10453 South Zamora Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

13522 West Gridley Street.  (Lien: $3,831.87)

216 East 64th Street.  (Lien: $1,935.18)

3636 South 5th Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

7819 North Bellingham Avenue.  (Lien: $2,006.87)

963 South Dacotah Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

232 West 49th Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

13874 West Daventry Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

1623 South Hoover Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

1756 East 42nd Street.  (Lien: $6,299.76)

2417 West 39th Street aka 3896 South 3rd Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

706 West 60th Street.  (Lien: $2,824.68)

7458 North Amigo Avenue aka 7462 North Amigo Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

948 West 85th Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

5460 West 77th Street.  (Lien: $2,765.44)

16433 West Gledhill Street. (Lien: $2,526.64)

(Continued from Council meeting of January 30, 2018)

13187 North Fellows Avenue. (Lien: $932.40)

(Continued from Council meeting of January 30, 2018)

715 East Manchester Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of January 30, 2018)

1438 West 28th Street. (Lien: $3,815.14)

(Continued from Council meeting of January 30, 2018)

20414 West Keswick Street. (Lien: $1,288.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of January 30, 2018)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes lying on the north sideline of Califa Street west of Whitsett Avenue - Right of Way No. 36000-10074 (Dedication).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the December 26, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on the west side line of Wilton Place between Clinton Street and Maplewood Avenue. - Right of Way No. 36000-10066 (Dedication).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the January 2, 2018 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $4,000.73 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on property on the northwest side of Sunset Avenue, between Main Street and Pacific Avenue - Right of Way No. 36000-10069 (Dedication).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the January 4, 2018 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on property on the southeast side of Paloma Avenue, between Main Street and Pacific Avenue - Right of Way No. 36000-10068 (Dedication).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the January 11, 2018 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes lying on the northeasterly sideline of 4th Place east of Molino Street - Right of Way No. 36000-10067 (Dedication).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the January 25, 2018 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Vesting Zone Change for the property located at 9755 North Topanga Canyon Boulevard.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. FIND, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including MND No. ENV-2016-1357-MND, and all comments received, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; that the MND reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; that the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and, ADOPT the MND, and the MMP prepared for the MND.

 

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.

 

3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated October 26, 2017, effectuating a Vesting Zone Change from [Q]C2-1 to (T)(Q)C2-1, removing the existing [Q] Qualified conditions on the site, for the removal of a portion of an existing surface parking lot and the subsequent construction, use and maintenance of an approximately 57,497 square foot, four-story (44 feet - 7 1/4 inches), 105 guest room hotel, with surface parking for 124 vehicle spaces (including 68 spaces covenanted for the use of the adjacent Radisson Hotel) and 16 bicycle parking spaces, on an approximately 1.95 acre, four-parcel site, requiring the grading and export of approximately 5,500 cubic yards of soil, and the removal of two protected trees, for the property located at 9755 North Topanga Canyon Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval.

 

4. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G:

 

...property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated, and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.

 

5. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.

 

6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

Applicant: Cheng Wu, Paradigm SSB, LLC Management Inc.

Representative: Gary Werner, Rosenheim and Associates

Case No. CPC-2016-1356-VZC-CU-SPR-ZAD-DRB-SPP

Environmental No. ENV-2016-1357-MND

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 2, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 28, 2018)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to creating the Cambria Hotel Project Trust Fund for the receipt and disbursement of appropriations to fund hotel development incentive payments in connection with the Cambria Hotel Development Project.

Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated January 31, 2018 adding Chapter 178 to Division 5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to create the Cambria Hotel Project Trust Fund for the receipt and disbursement of appropriations to fund hotel development incentive payments to be made by the City in relation to the Cambria Hotel Development Project.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding AB 1393 (Friedman), which would require that a vehicle be impounded for 30 days at the owner’s expense if the registered owner is convicted of reckless driving or of engaging in a speed contest while operating the vehicle.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Blumenfield - Englander), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for AB 1393 (Friedman), which would require that a vehicle be impounded for 30 days at the owner’s expense if the registered owner is convicted of reckless driving or of engaging in a speed contest while operating the vehicle.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding AB 279 (Holden), which would allow regional centers to adjust provider rates according to local minimum wage ordinances in order to continue providing critical services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Englander - Ryu), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for AB 279 (Holden), which would allow regional centers to adjust provider rates according to local minimum wage ordinances in order to continue providing critical services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding AB 1687 (Bloom), which would expand the existing law to include a prohibition of a pesticide containing additional specified anticoagulants and would also prohibit the use of a pesticide containing one of those anticoagulants in the entire state.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Blumenfield - Koretz), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for AB 1687 (Bloom), which would expand the existing law to include a prohibition of a pesticide containing additional specified anticoagulants and would also prohibit the use of a pesticide containing one of those anticoagulants in the entire state.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding grant-oriented funding from the Transformative Climate Communities Program (TCCP) to address needs in disadvantaged communities throughout the State.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Buscaino – Harris-Dawson – Martinez – Price – Rodriguez - Wesson), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for grant-oriented funding at continued or increased levels under the TCCP to address needs in disadvantaged communities throughout the State.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding extending the Proposition 84 grant performance period for the Slauson-Wall Park Project from June 30, 2018 to June 30, 2022.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Price - Ryu), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for extending the Proposition 84 grant performance period for the Slauson-Wall Park Project from June 30, 2018, to June 30, 2022.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to referring liens, street lighting districts, Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) licensing, and Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) items and reward motions to Council Committees for initial consideration.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to (Wesson – Englander - Martinez):

INSTRUCT the City Clerk to:

1. Refer the following items to the relevant policy committees for first consideration prior to Council approval:
   
   
   1. Liens to the Public Works Committee.
      
      
   2. Street lighting districts to the Public Works Committee.
      
      
   3. ABC licensing to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee.
      
      
   4. Reap motions to the Housing Committee.
      
      
   5. Reward motions to the Public Safety Committee.
      
      
2. Report to Council with an implementation plan to effectuate the proposed changes.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ADOPTED

MOTION (ENGLANDER - MARTINEZ)

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND the Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee Report, relative to items referred to Council Committees for initial consideration, to adopt the following recommendation:

INSTRUCT the City Clerk to:

1. Refer the following items to the relevant policy committees for first consideration prior to Council approval:
   
   
   1. Liens to the Budget and Finance Committee.
      
      
   2. Street lighting districts to the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.
      
      
   3. ABC licensing to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee.
      
      
   4. REAP motions to the Housing Committee.
      
      
   5. Reward motions to the Public Safety Committee.
      
      
   6. Easements and Street Vacations to the Public Safety Committee.
      
      
   7. Walk of Fame items to the Arts, Entertainment, Parks and River Committee.
      
      
2. Report to Council with an implementation plan to effectuate the proposed changes.

ADOPTED

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of an artists' affordable housing program.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Bonin):

1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), in consultation with the City Attorney, to report on whether artists may be considered an eligible category for targeted affordable housing policies.

 

2. INSTRUCT the HCIDLA, in consultation with the Department of City Planning and the City Attorney, to report back on the feasibility of an artists' affordable housing program, and the steps and department needs required to establish such a program.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with Austin Commercial, LP, for comprehensive engineering, design, demolition, pre-construction and construction services for the Terminal Cores and Automated People Mover Interface Project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III Class 1(18)(c)  of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the five-year contract with Austin Commercial, LP, for comprehensive engineering, design, demolition, pre-construction and construction services for the Terminal Cores and Automated People Mover Interface Project at LAX for an amount not to exceed $336,531,000.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on January 18, 2018 by Resolution No. 26411 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the contract with Austin Commercial, LP, for comprehensive engineering, design, demolition, pre-construction and construction services for the Terminal Cores and Automated People Mover Interface Project at LAX.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Authorization for an initial allocation of $129,306,000, available from the LAX Revenue Fund, is being requested by LAWA from the Board of Airport Commissioners to finance Phase I Design-Build Contract costs, the Department’s Soft Costs, costs for Interdepartmental Orders, and related contingency costs. Project costs will be capitalized and, when the project is completed, will be recovered through landing fees, terminal rates and charges, and non-aeronautical revenues (e.g., food and beverage, retail, and rental car concessions). This project and the contract award comply with LAWA’s adopted financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – MARCH 27, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MARCH 27, 2018)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Free Trade Zone (FTZ) agreement with PUMA North America, Inc., for the use of additional land and warehouse space.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Port Resolution No. 17-8212 authorizing a proposed Second Amendment to FTZ Operating Agreement No. 13-3149 with Puma North America, Inc., in FTZ No. 202, Site No. 9, at 19688 and 19700 Van Ness Avenue, Torrance, to expand land usage in FTZ No. 202, Site No. 9.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that PUMA has paid the POLA a one-time application fee of $5,000 and an annual fee from the beginning of the FTZ agreement. PUMA will continue to pay the POLA an annual fee of $10,000 per year or $50,000 in each of the remaining five-year contract terms. PUMA will have three additional renewal options, subject to approval by the Board of Harbor Commissioners. Total revenue will be approximately $205,000, including the $5,000 application fee, over the 20-year contract term. The POLA states that it has incurred expenses of approximately $48,606 for outside FTZ related consulting services and collected approximately $336,688 in revenue from the Port FTZ operators. The Port provides FTZ sites as a service to its customers to promote international trade and commerce in the region.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 10, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 10, 2018)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) agreement with H.S. Seafoods for the continued use of a stall at the San Pedro Municipal Fish Market.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article Ill, Classes 1 (14) and 6(2) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Port Resolution No. 18-8225 authorizing proposed Permit No. 919 with H.S. Seafoods for the use of POLA Stall No. 4 at the San Pedro Municipal Fish Market for a term of eight years, with two one-year renewal options, for up to a 10-year contract term.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. H.S. Seafoods will purchase and install one new refrigeration system, at a cost of approximately $90,000. H.S. Seafoods will pay rent to the POLA of approximately $37,680 per year, subject to annual Consumer Price Index increases. The POLA will provide a monthly rental credit to H.S. Seafoods of $600 per stall for the initial 60 months of the permit to off-set costs to assist H.S. Seafoods for the purchase and installation of the new refrigeration system. The rental credit will be a total of $60,000 for five years. In addition, the POLA will provide H.S. Seafoods a monthly rental credit of $2,500 per month for 24 months or a total of $60,000 to offset expenses associated with moving a portion of H.S. Seafoods' business (including equipment) to POLA’s Stall No. 4. H.S. Seafoods and other tenants will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the individual refrigeration systems. Rental payments will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – MARCH 12, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 9, 2018)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Principal Project Coordinator, Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Principal Project Coordinator (Class Code 9134), CAO, from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b)(1).

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Mayor.  Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 6, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 6, 2018)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Administrative Deputy Controller, Office of the Controller, from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Administrative Deputy Controller (Class Code 9177), Office of the Controller, from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b)(1).

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Mayor.  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 6, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 6, 2018)

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to enacting restrictions on commercial advertising of cannabis, cannabis products, commercial cannabis activity, or businesses engaged in any commercial cannabis activity on signs.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Departments of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) and Building and Safety (DBS), and the Chair of the Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, to prepare and present an ordinance amending Article VI, Chapter X of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) relative to regulating commercial cannabis advertising as follows:

1. Amend Section 106.04 to be consistent with the sensitive use restrictions and distances in Article V, Chapter X of the LAMC.
   
   
2. Authorize the City Attorney, with the assistance of the DCR, DBS, and the Chair of the Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, to make any technical modifications and/or legal corrections to the ordinance in order to further the objectives as described in these recommendations.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles City Planning Commission or the Department of City Planning. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (BONIN - MARTINEZ)

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND the Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee Report to adopt the following additional recommendation:

REQUEST the City Attorney to ensure that the ordinance makes clear that any new advertising regulations comply with Neighborhood Specific Plan Rules and other advertising rules.

ADOPTED

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to modifying commercial cannabis licensee requirements and expanding the social equity program.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motions (O’Farrell – Krekorian – Martinez – Englander), (Blumenfield – Wesson), (Blumenfield – Bonin) and (Blumenfield – Wesson):

1. REQUEST the City Attorney's office, with the assistance of the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) and the Chair of the Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, to prepare and present an ordinance to make the following adjustments to Article IV, Chapter X of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) relative to regulating commercial cannabis activity:
   
   
   1. Amend to strike to the word conviction from LAMC Section 104.03(c)(8) of the ordinance, and replace it with: 20 years after conviction or release, whichever is more restrictive.
      
      
   2. Add provisions to require every applicant and licensee to disclose all contracts, agreements and other similar information with respect to management companies as part of the licensing application process and restrict management companies and similar such entities to only being involved in three retail licenses and a maximum aggregate of 1.5 acres of cultivation canopy within the City of Los Angeles.
      
      
   3. Clarify LAMC Sections 104.02(a)(2), 104.02(a)(4), 104.07(a) and anywhere else in the code relative to retail delivery that provides that a Type 10 – Retailer and a Type 12 – Microbusiness (that engages in retail) temporary approval or license for medical and/or recreational allows the licensee to engage in delivery activities, subject to the rules and regulations of the DCR and the City of Los Angeles, as consistent with the State of California.
      
      
   4. Amend provisions to provide that any licensee or applicant may enter into a payment plan for taxes with the Office of Finance, at the Office of Finance’s discretion, and any licensee or applicant that is currently on a payment plan is considered current on their City of Los Angeles tax obligations.
      
      
   5. Clarify LAMC Section 104.07(a) relative to a Type 11 Distributor License and remove the description of self-distribution transport only as consistent with the State of California.
      
      
   6. Amend LAMC Section 104.08(d) relative to non-retailer processing to indicate that the application period will begin at the discretion of the DCR and that applications will be made available for 30 business days.
      
      
   7. Add provisions to establish a Cannabis Event Organizer License and a Temporary Cannabis Event License consistent with the State of California and allow applicants to apply for these licenses similar to the application procedures for non-retail businesses less than 30,000 square feet.
      
      
   8. Amend LAMC Section 104.09 relative to Testing Lab Licenses to allow the DCR to issue temporary approvals to a testing lab immediately after a pre-inspection is completed, and prior to completing the entire licensing process.
      
      
   9. Amend provisions to require that all retail products in the City of Los Angeles must following the City and State of California testing procedures beginning July 1, 2018.
      
      
   10. Amend LAMC Section 105.07(h) relative to grandfathering of uses from Existing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries (EMMD) to state: After December 31, 2022 all EMMDs shall be required to cease conducting any commercial cannabis activities on the Business Premises that do not meet the zone requirements of Article 5 of Chapter X of this Code.
       
       
2. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning and the DCR, with the assistance of the Chair of the Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, to extend the social equity analysis contract with Amec Foster Wheeler in order to provider further analysis of the San Fernando Valley, the Boyle Heights Community and longstanding residential enclaves in downtown Los Angeles, and to address which zip codes were adversely impacted by the war on drugs within San Fernando Valley, the Boyle Heights Community and certain areas of downtown Los Angeles for inclusion within the Disproportionately Impacted Areas definition in LAMC Section 104.20(b).
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: Yes

Against: Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) regarding the regulation of commercial cannabis activity to clarify open space and public park setbacks; the grandfathering of Existing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries (EMMD); restrictions for private clubs, lounges, and temporary events; and, environmental and public impact mitigation.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motions (Buscaino – Englander) and (Blumenfield – Bonin):

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), with the assistance of the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) and the Chair of the Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, to initiate amendments for consideration by the Citywide Planning Commission that would make the following adjustments to Article V, Chapter X of the LAMC relative to regulating commercial cannabis activity, as follows:

1. Amend LAMC Section 105.01 relative to the definition of a Public Park to include public parks that are not located in the City of Los Angeles and amend the definition of Open Space within Public Park to clarify that the public park definition does not include street medians or tributaries of the Los Angeles River that are considered flood channels or washes that are zoned Open Space.
   
   
2. Amend LAMC Section 105.03(b) relative to grandfathering of uses from EMMD to state: After December 31, 2022 all EMMDs shall be required to cease conducting any commercial cannabis activities on the Business Premises that do not meet the zone requirements of Article 5 of Chapter X of this Code.
   
   
3. Add provisions that allow for mixed-light cultivation in the same manufacturing zones where indoor cultivation is allowed under LAMC Section 105.02(a)(3) and provide mitigation measures and possible restrictions with respect to odors and any other identified impacts to the public.
   
   
4. Add provisions that will provide for location and sensitive use restrictions for private clubs and lounges that may engage in providing social consumption to the public, subject to the rules and regulations of the DCR and the State of California.
   
   
5. Add provisions for location and sensitive use restrictions for temporary cannabis events that would be provided for under a Temporary Cannabis Event License.
   
   
6. Add provisions to allow for the Cannabis Regulation Commission to make exceptions to the 600-foot school restriction for non-retail cannabis activities subject to a California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 analysis of environmental impacts and conditions to address public health, safety and welfare considerations, as well as a public hearing.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCP. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: Yes

Against: Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to additional staffing for the regulation of commercial cannabis activity in the City of Los Angeles.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. RESOLVE that the following positions in the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) are APPROVED and CONFIRMED through June 30, 2018, to support the Department’s licensing, inspection, and compliance programs, implement recently adopted ordinances, and improve delivery of services consistent with the City’s adopted policies and procedures, subject to position allocation by the Personnel Department and pay grade determination by the City Administrative Officer (CAO):
   
   

   Class Code	Title	No.
   9428-0	Assistant Executive Director - Cannabis Regulation	1
   9171-2	Senior Management Analyst II	1
   9171-1	Senior Management Analyst I	2
   9184-0	Management Analyst	4
   1539-0	Management Assistant	5
   1523-1	Senior Accountant I	1
   1800-1	Public Information Director I	1
   1785-1	Public Relations Specialist I	2
   1223-0	Accounting Clerk	1
   1117-2	Executive Administrative Assistant II	1
   1358-0	Administrative Clerk	2
   	Total:	21

           
2. RESOLVE that the following as-needed positions in the DCR are APPROVED and CONFIRMED through June 30, 2018 to support the Department’s licensing, inspection, and compliance programs, implement recently adopted ordinances, and improve delivery of services consistent with the adopted policies and procedures, subject to position allocation by the Personnel Department and pay grade determination by the CAO:
   
   

   Class Code	Title
   1223-0	Accounting Clerk
   1358	Administrative Clerk
   1502-0	Student Professional Worker

           
3. RESOLVE that the following position in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is APPROVED and CONFIRMED through June 30, 2018 to research, compile, analyze, and disseminate information associated with the City’s regulation of licensed cannabis businesses, subject to position allocation by the Personnel Department:
   
   

   Class Code	Title
   2236-1	Crime and Intelligence Analyst I

           
4. RESOLVE that the following positions in the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) are APPROVED and CONFIRMED through June 30, 2018 to conduct pre-application and on-going inspections associated with the regulation of hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and the Fire Code, subject to position allocation by the Personnel Department:
   
   

   Class Code	Title	No.
   2128-1	Fire Inspector I	2

           
5. RESOLVE that the following positions in the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) are APPROVED and CONFIRMED through June 30, 2018 to expand case management services to support DCR, subject to position allocation by the Personnel Department and pay grade determination by the CAO:
   
   

   Class Code	Title	No.
   7957-4	Structural Engineering Associate IV	1
   7957-2	Structural Engineering Associate II	1
   	Total:	2

           
6. APPROPRIATE $1,000,000 from Fund No. 100/13, Revenue Source Code No. 3295, Licenses and Permits - Others to Cannabis Regulation Fund No. 100/13, Account No. 3040, Contractual Services, to support licensing and inspection system development, social equity program development, mailing services, and general administration contract activities.
   
   
7. APPROPRIATE $300,000 from Fund No. 100/13, Revenue Source Code No. 3295, Licenses and Permits - Others to Cannabis Regulation Fund No. 100/13, Account No. 1010, Salaries General, to support interim salary costs for licensing, inspection, and compliance related activities.
   
   
8. AUTHORIZE the CAO and the Controller to make any necessary technical modifications to implement these recommendations.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding SB 930 (Hertzberg) supporting subsequent legislation to establish a State-chartered bank to allow a person licensed to engage in commercial cannabis activity under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act to engage in banking activities in California.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Wesson - Krekorian), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for SB 930 (Hertzberg), which would state the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation that would establish a State-chartered bank that would allow a person licensed to engage in commercial cannabis activity under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act to engage in banking activities in California.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA). The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

3426 South 3rd Avenue (Case No. 533925) Assessor I.D. No. 5042-002-042

4939 East Lynnfield Street (Case No. 489336) Assessor I.D. No. 5218-010-042

6851 North Sepulveda Boulevard (Case No. 626684) Assessor I.D. No. 2234-024-008

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (CEDILLO - PRICE) relative to proposed sole-source agreement with The University Corporation (CSUN) for evaluation services in connection with the current FamilySource System Program Year (PY).

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Cedillo - Price):

INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Housing and Community Investment Department of Los Angeles, to negotiate and execute a sole source agreement with CSUN for the period of January 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018, to ensure that evaluation services are in place for the remainder of the current FamilySource System PY and until the procurement process is complete and a new agreement with a program evaluator is executed.

Fiscal Impact Statement Submitted:  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the position exemption of one Deputy Superintendent of Building, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Deputy Superintendent of Building (Class Code 9201) for the LADBS, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 2, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 2, 2018)

[Scheduled pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b)(1)]

MOTION (KREKORIAN - WESSON) relative to holding a public hearing on the Mayor's Proposed 2018-19 Budget for the City on Friday, May 18, 2018.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. HOLD a public hearing on the Mayor's Proposed 2018-19 Budget for the City on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., in the John Ferraro Council Chamber.
   
   
2. SCHEDULE a special meeting beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 21, 2108, which shall be devoted entirely to consideration of the Budget and Finance Committee report and City Council motions to amend the Mayor's Proposed 2018-19 Budget, and continuing each regular and special Council meeting day until such time as the City Council concludes its consideration of the Proposed Budget.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer and the Chief Legislative Analyst, to provide information to the public on the Mayor's Proposed 2018-19 Budget and publish the required public notices.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Jatuan Valentine, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC603647 [Council District 11].

(Arts, Entertainment, Parks and River Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

MOTION (CEDILLO - PRICE) relative to facilitating payments of invoices related to the Westlake/MacArthur Park Metro Plaza Market Project.

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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Regular meeting recessed at 11:17 a.m.
Special meeting convened at 11:17 a.m.
Special meeting adjourned at 11:18 a.m.
Regular meeting convened at 11:18 a.m.