1933 North Vista Del Mar Avenue. (Lien: $2,745.23)

(Continued from Council meeting of February 27, 2018)

3030 North Eva Terrace. (Lien: $1,288.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of February 27, 2018)

5208 South Vermont Avenue aka 5210 South Vermont Avenue. (Lien: $6,150.66)

(Continued from Council meeting of February 27, 2018)

12864 West Correnti Street.  (Lien: $3,853.13)

(Continued from Council meeting of March 6, 2018)

105 West E Street aka 505 North Avalon Boulevard. (Lien: $2,132.71)

(Continued from Council meeting of March 6, 2018)

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of the portion of northwesterly side of Bunker Hill Avenue from Cesar Chavez Avenue to its southwesterly terminus, VAC - E1401287 (Vacation).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed Vacation.
   
   
2. FIND that the Vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the September 6, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   A 2-foot wide portion of northwesterly side of Bunker Hill Avenue from Cesar Chavez Avenue to its southwesterly terminus
   
   
4. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.
   
   
5. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
6. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
7. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated September 6, 2017 with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Administrative Code. Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the Administrative Code will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of 7th Street from Catalina Street to its westerly terminus (Re-application), VAC - E1401020 (Vacation).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed Vacation.
   
   
2. FIND that the Vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit A of the July 10, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   7th Street from Catalina Street to its westerly terminus
   
   
4. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.
   
   
5. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
6. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
7. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated July 10, 2017 with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $32,100 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Administrative Code. Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the Administrative Code will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of Marathon Street and Alvarado Street Vacation District, VAC - E1401019 (Vacation – Re-application).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed Vacation.
   
   
2. FIND that Council has imposed all the mitigation measures that are within the control of the City, as described in the Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2005061007) that are associated with the impacts of the street vacation and that other mitigation measures that are not within the authority of the City, have been or should be imposed as set forth in the findings of the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, dated June 26, 2007.
   
   
3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the April 7, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   
   1. A portion of Marathon Street from Alvarado Street to the alley southeast of Mohawk Street
      
      
   2. The northeast/southwest alley joining Lot 15, Block 1, Bellevue Avenue Tract
      
      
   3. The northwest/southeast alley adjoining Lots 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13, Bellevue Avenue Tract No. 2
      
      
   4. The northeast/southwest alley adjoining Lot 6, Bellevue Avenue Tract No. 2
      
      
4. FIND that the vacation of the area shown colored orange on Exhibit B of the April 7, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, be denied.
   
   
5. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.
   
   
6. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
7. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
9. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated April 7, 2017 with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Administrative Code. Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the Administrative Code will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of Vantage Avenue from Archwood Street to the alley southerly of Vanowen Street, VAC - E1401145 (Vacation).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed Vacation.
   
   
2. FIND that Council has imposed all the mitigation measures that are within the control of the City, as described in the Final Environmental Impact Report, (State Clearinghouse No. 2008021101) that are associated with the impacts of the street vacation and that other mitigation measures that are not within the authority of the City, have been or should be imposed as set forth in the findings of the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, dated October 14, 2008. Council finds that no new information exists to show that the project or circumstances of the project have been changed to require additional environmental review, as described in State CEQA Guidelines 15162, and therefore the existing environmental documents adequately describe the potential impact for this street vacation.
   
   
3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit A of the October 20, 2016 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:  
       
   Vantage Avenue from Archwood Street to the alley southerly of Vanowen Street
   
   
4. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.
   
   
5. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
6. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
7. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated October 20, 2016 with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Administrative Code. Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the Administrative Code will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the sale of City-owned property located at 1611 South Beloit Avenue to Quattro SM / Beloit Partners, LLC, and Berdan Holdings LLC.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated March 9, 2018, authorizing and providing for the sale of certain City-owned real property which is no longer required for use by the City, and the public interest or necessity requires the sale thereof without the necessity of calling to bids, to Quattro SM / Beloit Partners, LLC, A California Limited Liability Company, and to Berdan Holdings LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company, for the sum of $1,848,000.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Ordinance No. 184251 (2015-16 through 2017-18 Fiscal Year Salaries and Benefits) to include and provide salaries for the new, non represented classes of Animal Care Assistant, Assistant Executive Director Cannabis Department, Executive Director Cannabis Department, and Public Safety Risk Manager.

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 15, 2018 amending Ordinance No. 184251 (2015-16 through 2017-18 Fiscal Year Salaries and Benefits) to include and provide salaries for the new, non represented classes of Animal Care Assistant, Assistant Executive Director Cannabis Department, Executive Director Cannabis Department, and Public Safety Risk Manager.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO), upon accretion of said classes to a bargaining unit, to amend the appropriate Memorandum of Understanding to reflect the salary approved by Ordinance.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the annual cost of the Animal Care Assistant and Public Safety Risk Manager positions will not exceed $59,132 and $152,737, respectively; they will be absorbed within budgeted funds of the employing departments.  The annual cost of the salaries for the Cannabis Department positions will not exceed $465,332.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Ordinance No. 184251 (2015-16 to 2017-18 Fiscal Year Salaries and Benefits) to make various technical changes.

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the following ORDINANCES amending Ordinance No. 184251 (2015-16 to 2017-18 Fiscal Year Salaries and Benefits):
   
   
   1. Ordinance dated January 25, 2018 to delete the obsolete classification of Electrical Tester (Class Code 7513).
      
      
   2. Ordinance dated January 25, 2018 to change the class code number of Police Administrator, in accordance with action by the Civil Service Commission, from Class Code 9183 to 9196.
      
      
   3. Ordinance dated February 15, 2018 to reflect pay grade changes for the classes of Accountant (Class Code 1513), Airport Police Captain (Class Code 3228), Art Instructor (Class Code 2452), Chemist (Class Code 7833), Day Camp Director (Class Code 0835), Recreation Assistant (Class Code 2498), Recreation Instructor (Class Code 2499), Sanitation Wastewater Manager (Class Code 4128), and Systems Analyst (Class Code 1596), in accordance with applicable Memoranda of Understanding. 
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Controller to correct any clerical errors, or, if approved by the City Attorney, any technical errors in the above Ordinances.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no cost associated with any of the technical changes reflected in the accompanying Ordinances amending Ordinance No. 184251 (Schedule A of Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 4.61).

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 4.61 (Salary Notes 2 through 12 of Schedule A) to correct a reference to an obsolete section in the LAAC.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated March 13, 2018 to amend Notes 2 through 12 of the Salary Notes of Schedule A of LAAC Section 4.61 to correct a reference to an obsolete section in the Code.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to City processes and policy concerns that directly impact the transgender community.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. REQUEST the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) to begin tracking the number and type of vouchers that are provided to transgender individuals; monitor the rate of successful housing placements they experience compared to their cisgender counterparts; increase education and outreach to transgender individuals on how to secure a Section 8 voucher.
   
   
2. REQUEST the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to monitor and record its homeless shelters compliance with the Equal Access Rule and to report on its enforcement policies and action.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT or REQUEST, as appropriate, the Personnel Department, Human Relations Commission (City HRC) and the Transgender Advisory Council (TAC) with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer, to review the City's current online training program on transgender awareness, and make appropriate modifications to that program to ensure that it is properly addressing the issues facing the transgender community, and report on the feasibility and budgetary requirements of implementing an online mandatory training and an in-person training program that is geared towards City employees with public-facing roles and high levels of interaction with community members.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City HRC to monitor relevant legislative action and alert the TAC, as needed, of any pending federal or state legislation affecting the transgender community; and, REQUEST the TAC to add a legislative update as a standing item on its regular meeting agenda.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the AIDS Coordinator's Office within the Department on Disability, with the assistance of the TAC and the City HRC, to report on current and future funding opportunities for the transgender community.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department reports that pending Council’s approval of the above recommendations, the necessary fiscal assessments will be conducted and submitted for review.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Central Service Yard Master Plan.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. NOTE and FILE the Joint Report from the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) and Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) dated February 28, 2018.
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with assistance from BOE and RAP, to identify potential funding sources for one or more phases of this project and report to the City Council with recommendations.
   
   
3. REQUEST the BOE and RAP to report to Council with a more detailed timeline on the steps necessary to begin implementing each Phase of the proposed project and community engagement.

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

Against Unless Amended: Atwater Village Neighborhood Council.

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles River Water Quality Testing and Notification Protocols.

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the protocols submitted by the Bureau of Sanitation relative to the Los Angeles River Water Quality Testing and Notification Protocols detailed in their February 22, 2018 report, attached to the Council file.

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

Against: Elysian Valley Riverside Neighborhood Council.

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE  COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authorization to apply for grant funding from the California State Coastal Conservancy (SCC) Proposition 1 Stormwater Grant Program for the San Fernando Valley Stormwater Capture Project.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), or designee, to apply for and accept grant funding; conduct all negotiations; provide additional information; and execute and submit all grant-related documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, or amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, which may be necessary to secure funding from the SCC Proposition 1 Stormwater Grant Program for the San Fernando Valley Stormwater Capture Project beginning Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 through FY 2020-21 in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to:
   
   
   1. Authorize the Director, BOS, or designee, to accept grant funding; to conduct all negotiations; to provide additional information; to render and certify payment of invoices on behalf of the City; and to execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, or amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, for a grant from the Proposition 1 from the SCC in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 for the implementation of the San Fernando Valley Stormwater Capture Project.
      
      
   2. Certify that the BOS or title holder will have sufficient funds to implement the San Fernando Valley Stormwater Capture Project or will secure the resources to do so.
      
      
   3. Certify that the San Fernando Valley Stormwater Capture Project will comply with any applicable laws and regulations.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board of Public Works reports that acceptance of this funding will have no impact on the City's General Fund.  The total project cost will be paid by the City's Proposition O Program (Prop O).  This grant will be front-funded by Prop O.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE  COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization to apply for grant funding from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authorirty (Metro) 2013 Call For Projects for the Vermont Avenue Stormwater Capture and Green Street Project.

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

AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), or designee, to apply for and accept grant funding; conduct all negotiations; provide additional information; and execute and submit all grant-related documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, or amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, which may be necessary to secure funding from the Metro for the Vermont Avenue Stormwater Capture and Green Street Project.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board of Public Works reports that the Vermont Avenue Stormwater Capture and Green Street Project is funded from the Stormwater Pollution Abatement Fund. Acceptance of this grant will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. The total estimated cost for this project is $18,300,000.  The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is a partner and has provided funding for the completion of the project through a MOU with the BOS.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE  COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authorization to apply for grant funding from the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission (SMBRC) Proposition 84 Stormwater Grant Program for the Westwood Neighborhood Greenway Project.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), or designee, to apply for and accept grant funding; conduct all negotiations; provide additional information; and execute and submit all grant-related documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, or amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, which may be necessary to secure funding under the SMBRC Proposition 84 Grant Program.
          
2. AUTHORIZE the BOS to accept grant funding for the Westwood Neighborhood Greenway Project from the SMBRC, beginning Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 through FY 2020-21 in an amount not to exceed $2,200,000.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Director, BOS, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Sign and file, for and on behalf of the City of Los Angeles, a Financial Assistance Application for an assistance agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board for the planning, design, and construction of the Westwood Neighborhood Greenway Project.
      
      
   2. Designate this authorized representative, to provide the assurances, certifications, and commitments required for the financial assistance application, including executing a financial assistance agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board and any amendments or changes thereto.
      
      
   3. Designate the authorized representative to represent the City of Los Angeles in carrying out the City's responsibilities under the assistance agreement, including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the City and compliance with applicable requirements.  

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board of Public Works reports that the initial funding for the Westwood Neighborhood Greenway Project will be budgeted through the Proposition O Bond Program. Receipt of grant funds will replace funds that otherwise will be provided by Proposition O Bond Program.  Acceptance of this grant will have no impact on the City’s General Fund.  The total estimated cost for this project is $5,460,000.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to the 2017-18 Street Reconstruction and Vision Zero Program budget.

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

1. APPROVE the revised Attachment A of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated February 16, 2018 (attached to Council file [C.F.] No. 17-0950).
   
   
2. APPROVE appropriations for the Street Reconstruction and Vision Zero programs, and AUTHORIZE the acquisition of equipment, as detailed in the revised Attachment A of the CAO report dated February 16, 2018 (attached to C.F. No. 17-0950).
   
   
3. RESOLVE that the following positions are APPROVED and CONFIRMED for the period from February 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018, as detailed in the CAO report dated February 16, 2018 (attached to C.F. No. 17-0950):
   
   
   1. Two positions of Street Lighting Electrician, Class Code 3811.
      
      
   2. Two positions of Electrical Craft Helper, Class Code 3799.
      
      
4. APPROVE the revised SB 1 Project List, as detailed in Attachment C of the CAO report dated February 16, 2018 (attached to C.F. No. 17-0950).
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to only transfer SB 1-related cost reimbursements to the General Fund after actual SB 1 salary expenditures have been incurred and only upon the written request of the CAO.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Reduce 2017-18 budgeted revenue for the new SB 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program Special Fund (Fund No. 59V) from $28,096,617 to $23,050,626.
      
      
   2. Reduce the 2017-18 Street Reconstruction - 15 percent VZ - SB 1 appropriation within for the new SB 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program Special Fund (Fund No. 59V) from $14,064,071 to $9,469,348.
      
      
   3. Increase 2017-18 budgeted revenue for the Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund (Fund No. 206) by including a new revenue item entitled State loan repayment in an amount of $4,594,723.
      
      
   4. Create a new appropriation within the Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund No. 206 entitled Street Reconstruction - 15 percent VZ - GT in the amount of $4,594,723.
      
      
7. INSTRUCT the City Engineer to include sidewalk repair and green street stormwater compliance elements in the designs for the first six Complete Streets projects, as well as curb extensions for Avalon Boulevard and Reseda Boulevard and the protected bike lane on Avalon Boulevard; and, to report to Council with the final project budgets, working with the Council offices of the districts that include each of those projects, to maximize the amount of work performed while keeping costs within the following budgets for each project:
   
   
   1. Avalon Boulevard:  $17.5 million.
      
      
   2. Main Street South:  $13.9 million.
      
      
   3. Reseda Boulevard:  $17.3 million.
      
      
   4. Roscoe Boulevard:  $8.6 million.
      
      
   5. Temple Street:  $9.2 million.
      
      
   6. Venice Boulevard East:  $13.6 million.
      
      
8. INSTRUCT the CAO, City Engineer, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, and Bureau of Street Services not to implement any phase of each of these projects if the cost of that phase is significantly higher than the projected budget and the Council has not already approved a new budget for the project.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Public Works and Gang Reduction and Personnel and Animal Welfare Committees waived consideration of the above matter)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - MARTINEZ)

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

AMEND the Budget and Finance and Transportation Committees' Report as follow:

1. Clarify that Recommendation Nos. 7 and 8 are intended to allow for construction on projects to proceed without further Council action if they stay within their budgetary limitation, subject to an available appropriation in the Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget, but any project should come back for further Council consideration if it exceeds the limitation outlined in Recommendation No. 7.
   
   
2. Include a new Recommendation No. 9 as follows:
         

   DECLARE sidewalk repairs for Access Requests a matter of urgent necessity; and, AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works and/or the City Engineer to utilize existing City contracts as appropriate, including emergency pre-qualified on-call contracts, to accelerate pending repairs.

   
   
3. Include a new Recommendation No. 10 as follows:

   AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make technical corrections to Attachment A and Attachment C of the CAO report to reflect the intent of the Council and the Mayor.

   
   

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the transfer of $11,816,050 in funding for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to access federal Medicaid funds for emergency medical and ambulance transport services.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Transfer $11,816,050 from Fund No. 100/38, Salaries Sworn Account No. 001012 to Fund No. 100/38, Contractual Services Account 003040.
      
      
   2. Electronically transfer $11,816,050 therefrom to the California Department of Health Care Services by no later than April 9, 2018 for LAFD participation in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 Medi-Cal Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) program to access federal Medicaid funds for emergency medical and ambulance transport services.
      
      
2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the agenda of the first regular Council meeting on July 1, 2018, or shortly thereafter, the following instruction:
   
   AUTHORIZE the LAFD to:
   
   
   1. Transfer $9,250,000 from Fund No. 100/38, Salaries Sworn Account No. 001012 to the Reserve Fund for reimbursement of a loan authorized in the FY 2017-18 Mid-Year Financial Status Report (Council file No. 17-0600-S114) in connection with the FY 2016-17 IGT Program.
      
      
   2. Upon receipt of FY 2016-17 IGT funds, deposit program revenue into Fund No. 59F Medi-Cal IGT Program Trust Fund, Account to be determined.
      
      
   3. Transfer $11,816,050 from Fund No. 59F, Account TBD, to Fund No. 100/38, Salaries Sworn Account No. 001012.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the LAFD, subject to approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments to comply with the intent of Council actions; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE  COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Agreement No. 47430 with Superheat FGH Services, Inc. (Superheat FGH Services) for welding preheat and postweld heat treatment services.

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of March 13, 2018, Resolution No. 018-167, authorizing Agreement No. 47430 with Superheat FGH Services for welding preheat and postweld heat treatment services for a term of five years with two one-year extension options and an expenditure authority not to exceed $1,200,000.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of Resolution No. 018-167 will impact the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's (LADWP) Power Revenue Fund.  The proposed Agreement complies with the LADWP's adopted Financial Policies.  There is no fiscal impact to the City General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) agreement with State of California Network 3 (CALNET) Authorizations to Order (ATO) for telecommunications products and services from the AT and T Corporation (ATT) at reduced rates.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Port Resolution No. 17-8223 authorizing proposed Agreement No. 18-3333-A between the Port of Los Angeles and the CALNET ATO to order telecommunications products and services from ATT at reduced rates for two one-year extensions.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the ATOs will provide the POLA with reduced rates negotiated by the State, with ATT, for telecommunication products and services. The POLA’s annual cost under CALNET was approximately $568,000 for telecommunication services during the previous fiscal year. Any future costs will be included in the POLA’s annual budget. The ATOs under CALNET are non-binding and do not have an exclusivity clause with the POLA.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 7, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 4, 2018)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) agreement with the Sohagi Law Group, PLC, for ongoing professional legal services for environmental matters.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Port Resolution No. 18-8231 authorizing proposed Agreement No. 18-3310-B amending the agreement between POLA and the Sohagi Law Group PLC to extend the term by three years through February 28, 2021, and to increase the amount by $500,000, for ongoing professional legal services for environmental matters.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approving the proposed Second Amendment to the POLA agreement with the Sohagi Law Group, PLC, authorizes a contract extension from three to six years, to February 2021, and increases compensation by $500,000, to a total of $1,133,547. Funding for this agreement will be dispersed over its six-year contract term. Funding for future fiscal years will be requested as part of the annual budget adoption process, subject to the approval of the Board of Harbor Commissioners.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 7, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 4, 2018)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) agreement with FedEx Trade Networks Transport and Brokerage, Inc. (FedEx), for the operation of a warehouse and the use of office space within Free Trade Zone (FTZ) 202.

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. 17-8223 authorizing proposed POLA Agreement No. 18-3563 with FedEx for the operation of a warehouse and the use of office space within FTZ 202, Site 52, at 17120 South Main Street, Gardena, for $7,500 per year for a term of five years with three, five-year renewal options.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that FedEx has paid the POLA a one-time application fee of $5,000. In addition, FedEx will pay an annual administrative fee, from the beginning of its FTZ agreement, of $7,500 per year or $37,500 for one five-year contract term, and each subsequent five-year contract term. FedEx will have three additional renewal options up to a total 20-year contract term. Total revenue amount may generate up to $155,000, including the $5,000 application fee. In 2017, the POLA stated that the Department incurred expenses of approximately $37,750 for outside consultants for all FTZ related consulting services and collected approximately $337,000 in revenue from Port FTZ operators. The POLA provides FTZ operational sites as a service to its customers to promote international trade and commerce in the region.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 14, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 11, 2018)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an indemnity agreement for the development of the former U.S. Customs House and Los Angeles Export Terminals facility and pilot study to market-test the validity of the Harbor Performance Enhancement Center, LLC (HPEC), proposed operational model.

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 II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Port Resolution No. 17-8200 and indemnity agreement for the proposed development of the former U.S. Customs House and Los Angeles Export Terminals facility and pilot study to market-test the validity of the HPEC proposed operational model.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approving the proposed indemnity agreement with HPEC will provide the POLA with certain protections against losses, damages, liabilities, legal fees and costs, and other potential proceedings regarding the approval of the CEQA assessments for development of the project site. The potential indemnity cost is indeterminate at this time. In addition, HPEC will reimburse the POLA for staff time for the review of CEQA documents associated with the project at an amount not to exceed $200,000.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 7, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 4, 2018)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann and Girard extending the contract term for two years for legal services to assist LAWA and the City Attorney with complex Antelope Valley groundwater adjudication matters.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Fourth Amendment to Contract DA-4717 between LAWA and the law firm of Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann and Girard to extend the current contract by two years, to March 31, 2020, to continue the provision of expert legal services related to groundwater pumping and storage rights and corresponding litigation pertaining to LAWA's Palmdale properties, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality and compliance with the City's Standard Provisions for Contracts including the Living Wage Ordinance, Affirmative Action Program, Child Support Obligations Ordinance, Contractor Responsibility Ordinance, First Source Hiring Program, Bidder Contributions CEC Form 55 restrictions, and Charter Section 609(e) relative to the prohibition on underwriter gifts and political contributions to elected or City department officials.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on March 1, 2018 by Resolution No. 26444 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to amend the contract with Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann and Girard extending the contract term for two years for legal services to assist LAWA and the City Attorney with complex Antelope Valley groundwater adjudication matters.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The existing total funding allocation of $1,300,000 will not change as there is approximately $344,000 remaining in the contract authority. Financing is available in LAWA’s Fiscal Year 2017-18 Operating Budget in Cost Center 1110004 - Legal Services Division, Commitment Item 520 - Contractual Services. Future funding will be requested as part of the Department's annual budget process. The use of these outside legal services complies with LAWA’s adopted financial policies and the provisions of Charter Section 275, Employment of Other Legal Counsel.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 8, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 8, 2018)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Deputy General Manager Airports I and one Deputy General Manager Airports II for the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)  from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Deputy General Manager Airports I (Class Code 0162) and one Deputy General Manager Airports II (Class Code 0163) for the LAWA pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

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.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 18, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 18, 2018)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed First Supplemental Agreement to Contract No. C-125311 with PSI Services, LLC (PSI Services) to extend the term by one year from December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018 for civil service testing and other testing related services.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Personnel Department, to execute the First Supplemental Agreement with PSI Services to extend the term by one year from December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018 for civil service testing and other testing related services on an as-needed basis.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that funding is available in the Personnel Department’s budget, Fund No. 100, Contractual Services Account No. 3040 for this purpose.  There will be no additional impact on the General Fund.  The First Supplemental Agreement to Contract No. C-125311 complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that the City’s financial obligation is limited to funds budgeted for services rendered per the terms of the Agreement.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 12, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 11, 2018)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of a bequest of $68,000 from the Leda G. Geller Trust on behalf of the Department of Animal Services (DAS).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the DAS to accept and receive a bequest in the amount of $68,000 from the Leda G. Geller Trust.
   
   
2. APPROVE:
   
   
   1. The acceptance of any residual funds up to $10,000 to be distributed in 2018.
      
      
   2. The deposit of the above-mentioned funds into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund.
      
      
   3. The disbursement of these funds in accordance with the provisions of the Animal Welfare Trust Fund.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The DAS reports that there will be no financial impact on the General Fund.  This bequest will be deposited into the DAS' Animal Welfare Trust Fund and used to support DAS programs in accordance with the provisions of the fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a loan program to assist property owners in financing building seismic retrofit requirements, and identification of a source of funding for the program.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Englander - Huizar):

INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), City Administrative Officer (CAO), Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, and Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department to:

1. Evaluate the feasibility of a loan program geared toward assisting property owners in financing building seismic retrofit requirements, and provide recommendations for the initial program framework, including eligibility criteria and identification of possible sources of funding, such as the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) and special funds (particularly those special funds related to affordability of housing, earthquake safety, public safety, or other relevant purposes).
   
   
2. Examine the framework of the State's Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loan program and how a proposed City seismic retrofit loan program would compare; and also determine whether seismic retrofits would be eligible under the State's PACE program and if not, what would be necessary for such retrofits to be eligible.
   
   
3. Propose protections, if the AHTF is able to be used as a source of funding for a seismic retrofit loan program, that would limit loan funding to those units covered under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance or Affordable Housing Land Use Covenants, and that would require a property owner who might receive AHTF seismic retrofit loan funding to ensure that the property's rental units remain on the rental market.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a second amendment with the County of Los Angeles (County), Department of Public Health (DPH) and a second amendment with FirstWatch Solutions, Inc. (FirstWatch) to extend the dates of these agreements to January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2022 and increase the total amount for each agreement to $415,718 to support local activities related to early detection and notification of emerging diseases, outbreaks, and bio-terrorist events.

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

AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), or designee, to:

1. Accept up to $314,292 in grant funds from the County; $18,488 from April 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018, and $295,804 from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2022 to fund syndromic surveillance software and support.
   
   
2. Execute a second amendment between the LAFD and the County DPH Agreement PH-002851-1 (C-126916) to extend the term of the syndromic surveillance program agreement from January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2022, for a total grant award not to exceed $415,718, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
3. Execute a second amendment between the LAFD and FirstWatch (C-127484) to license syndromic surveillance software and extend the term of the agreement from January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2022, for a total grant award not to exceed $415,718, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the above recommendations will have no impact on the General Fund. Full funding for the agreements will be provided through the County. The recommendations above are consistent with the City's Financial Policies as sufficient grant funds will be utilized to fully fund the services provided.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 8, 2018

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

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Haul Route appeal for the property  located at 2521 North Nottingham Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners (BBSC) and the additional findings of the PLUM Committee, as the Findings of Council.
   
   
2. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by MT Yohai, LLC (Representative: Benjamin Reznik and Neill Brower, Jeffer Mangels Butler and Mitchell LLP) and THEREBY SUSTAIN the action of the BBSC in not accepting the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV-2015-2260-MND) and denying an application to export 10,000 cubic yards of earth from the project site located at 2521 North Nottingham Avenue.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

Applicant/Owner:  MT Yohai, LLC

Board File No. 150068

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 28, 2018

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to utilize up to $1,529,000 in Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Bond Proceeds available to Council District 13 within the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area to assist in the cost of development, preparation and review of an Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Study (EIR/EIS) and associated technical studies for the proposed Hollywood Central Park Project.

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

1. APPROVE up to $1,529,000 in tax-exempt CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds available to Council District 13 from the portion of the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area within the District. The funds will be utilized by the RAP to assist in the cost of development, preparation and review of an EIR/EIS and associated technical studies for the proposed Hollywood Central Park Project.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the RAP to be the implementing department, and to expend funds up to $1,529,000 from the CRA/LA Excess NonHousing Bond Proceeds Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22L9FN Hollywood Tax-Exempt Series for transactions related to the Hollywood Central Park Environmental Study Project upon presentation of proper documentation and demand by the General Managers of the Department of Recreation and Parks and Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), or their designees. This authorization is subject to the General Manager of Recreation and Park’s determination and reporting in writing to the General Manager of EWDD and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) that all the funds required to complete the Hollywood Central Park Environmental Study Project have been fully secured.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the availability of funds and a duly executed contract between the RAP and the Friends of the Hollywood Central Park no later than December 31, 2019, to provide the RAP with access up to $1,529,000 from the CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22L9FN Hollywood Tax-exempt Series, to process transactions related to the Hollywood Central Park Project.
   
   
4. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners to make the required sole source procurement, sub-contractor engagement, and City Charter Section Nos. 1022, 371 and 372 findings prior to the execution of any agreement with the Friends of the Hollywood Central Park.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary, Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners, to negotiate and execute an agreement and all related documents with the Friends of the Hollywood Central Park, no later than December 31, 2019, to provide services relative to the preparation of an EIR/EIS and associated technical studies for the proposed Hollywood Central Park Project.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the RAP to report on its work accomplishments and fund expenditures to the CAO and EWDD on a quarterly basis.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee reports that approval of the above recommendations will have no impact on the General Fund. The CRA/LA Excess NonHousing Bond Proceeds Fund No. 57D is funded solely from the transfer of approximately $84.1 million in pre-2011 tax allocation bond proceeds from CRA/LA to the City (Council file No. 14-1174).

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to utilize up to $100,000 in Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds available to Council District 14 within the Adelante Eastside Project Area for the First and Boyle Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Project (Project).

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

1. APPROVE up to $100,000 in CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds available to Council District 14 from the Adelante Eastside Redevelopment Project Area within the Council District to be utilized for the Project.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the availability of funds, to give the BOE access to the CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds Fund No. 57D to process transactions related to the Project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the BOE to be the implementing department, and to expend funds up to $100,000 from the CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22L9AT, Adelante Eastside, Taxable Series 2007-C, for transactions related to the Project upon proper documentation and demand from the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), or designee, and pursuant to satisfactory review by the EWDD.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the BOE to negotiate and execute an agreement and all related documents as required for up to $100,000 with the selected contractor to effectuate this Project.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the BOE to submit deliverables and report project progress to EWDD prior to disbursement of CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO, and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee reports that approval of the recommendations in this report will have no impact on the General Fund. The CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds Fund No. 57D is funded solely from two transfers of approximately $86 million in pre-2011 tax allocation bond proceeds from CRA/LA to the City (Council file No. 14-1174).

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 Staffing Budget to manage the Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Bond Proceeds (EBP).

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

1. APPROVE the proposed FY 2017-18 City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) staffing budget of $1,143,762 to manage the CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds as indicated in Attachments A, B, C, D and E of the CAO report dated February 26, 2018, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Appropriate up to $900,643 for EWDD staffing and related costs for the administration of the EBP, using funds from each taxable EBP into the account(s) as described in Section 4.7(ii) of the Bond Expenditure Agreement (BEA), with the amount representing $683,874 allocated in the Mayor’s 2017-18 adopted budget plus a proposed budget net increase of $216,769.
      
      
   2. Appropriate up to $243,119 for the CAO staffing and related costs using funds from each taxable EBP into the account(s) as described in Section 4.7 (ii) of the BEA, as specified in Attachment E of the CAO report dated February 26, 2018, attached to the Council file.
             
   3. Transfer appropriations within the CRA/LA Non-Housing EBP Fund No. 57D, as specified in Attachment D of the CAO report dated February 26, 2018, attached to the Council file, as follows:
      
      
      1. Increase appropriation for EWDD expenditures, based on projections specified in Attachment D (variance column), and decrease the amount of Related Costs approved under the Mayor’s adopted budget to be consistent with EWDD projections of related costs, also outlined in Attachment D, as follows:
         
         

         Account	Title	Amount
         22P122	Economic and Workforce Development	$220,014*
         22P299	Reimbursement of General Fund Costs	(25,338)*
         	Total:	$194,676
         *Variance between Mayor's adopted budget and EWDD projections.

      2. Increase appropriations within Fund No. 100/22 to allocate EWDD's projected expenditures by account per breakdown provided in Attachment D, as follows:
         
         

         Account	Title	Amount
         001010	Salaries - General	$141,294
         001070	Salaries as Needed	10,898
         001090	Overtime	53
         002120	Printing and Binding	46
         002130	Travel	111
         003040	Contractual Services	10,940
         003310	Transportation	11
         006010	Office and Admin	3,389
         006020	Operating Supplies	13
         006030	Lease	53,259
         	Total:	$220,014*
         *Variance between Mayor's adopted budget and EWDD projection.

                    
      3. Establish new accounts within the CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds Fund No. 57D for EWDD Personnel Department salaries and related costs, and appropriate as follows:
         
         

         Account	Title	Amount
         22P166	Personnel	$12,319
         22P297	Related Costs - Personnel	9,774
         	Total:	$22,093

                              
      4. Increase appropriations within Fund 100/66 as follows:
         
         

         Account	Title	Amount
         001010	Salaries - General	$12,319

                    
   4. Establish new accounts within the CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds Fund No. 57D for City Attorney salaries and related costs, and appropriate as follows:
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      22P112	City Attorney	$10,159
      22P292	Related Costs - City Attorney	8,060
      	Total:	18,219

           
   5. Increase appropriations within Fund No. 100/12 as follows:
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      001010	Salaries - General	$10,159

      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact on the City’s General Fund from the proposed appropriation of CRA/LA EBP for FY 2017-18. There are sufficient funds within the CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bonds Proceeds Fund No. 57D of approximately $86 million to address the staffing costs.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to additional Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Bond Proceeds to Council Districts within the Western/Slauson and Wilshire/Koreatown Project Areas.

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

1. ACCEPT $1,900,530.61 in CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds as listed on the approved CRA/LA, a Designated Local Authority's (CRA/LA-DLA) Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Deposit $376,899.98 from the approved CRA/LA-DLA ROPS FY 2017-18 No. 1822 to Fund No. 57D as follows:
      
      

      To:
      Account	Title	Amount
      22L9RT	Western/Slauson Taxable Series 2006 A	$376,899.98

   2. Deposit $1,523,630.63 from the approved CRA/LA-DLA ROPS FY 2017-18 No. 1823 to Fund No. 57D as follows:
      
      

      To:
      Account	Title	Amount
      22L9TN	Wilshire/Koreatown Tax-Exempt Series 2008 C	$1,523,630.63

3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee reports that approval of the recommendations in this report will have no impact on the General Fund. The CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds Fund No. 57D is funded solely from the transfer of approximately $84.1 million in pre-2011 tax allocation bond proceeds from CRA/LA to the City (Council file No. 14-1174). This recommendation will increase Fund No. 57D by $1,900,530.61 for a new total of $85.9 million in pre-2011 tax allocation bond proceeds.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE  COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the latest proposal of the California WaterFix Project in the Bay Delta Region.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Martinez - Ryu):

1. REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the Ratepayer Advocate/Office of Public Accountability to provide an update and review of the California Department of Water Resources' latest proposal of staged implementation for the WaterFix and the MWD Board’s proposal to independently fund the second tunnel including any update on the project finance and cost allocation plan and the status of participation commitments by Central Valley Project and State Water Project contractors with said review to include information on how costs or financing proposals would affect Los Angeles ratepayers.
          
2. REQUEST the LADWP to prepare written communication to the MWD Board expressing any of the LADWP’s concerns with the impacts of this new proposal; and, INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), if necessary, to prepare a Resolution for consideration by the Council to oppose the participation by MWD in the WaterFix should the proposal for adoption by the MWD Board of Directors result in greater costs and/or a greater portion of the financing burden to Los Angeles ratepayers.    

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of March 23, 2018)

SUBSTITUTE MOTION (MARTINEZ - KREKORIAN)

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the following recommendations in lieu of original recommendations:

1. Consistent with the Council action of September 26, 2017 (Council file No. 17-0930), REQUEST the Department of Water and Power (DWP) to provide comment and request confirmation and assurances from the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of the Council’s principles, including:
   
   
   1. MWD participation in the WaterFix, if any, shall be capped at 26 percent of the project cost of either the original estimate of $16.7B, or the amount validated by Department of Water Resources, whichever is lower.
      
      
   2. MWD participation shall be contingent on the California EcoRestore Initiative being fully funded.
      
      
2. Should the original participation, finance structure, or project subscriptions no longer be viable, the DWP is REQUESTED to provide the following concerns and preferences to best advocate for the Ratepayers of the City of Los Angeles:
   
   
   1. Oppose consideration or participation by MWD to finance all or any portion of a second tunnel, or any unsubscribed share, if this results in total MWD participation exceeding 26 percent of the project cost.
      
      
   2. To avoid having the Ratepayers of the City of Los Angeles carry the financial burden for other parts of the State, Oppose consideration or participation by MWD to finance all, or any portion of a second tunnel or any unsubscribed share, for the Central Valley Project Contractors.
      
      
   3. Oppose consideration or participation by MWD of a One Tunnel staged project unless the following criteria are incorporated:
      
      
      1. MWD participation is capped at 47 percent of the reduced total project cost of $11.1B.
         
         
      2. MWD participation is contingent on the California EcoRestore Initiative being fully funded by non-MWD resources.
         
         
      3. MWD will increase their participation and financial investment in local water efforts, including local stormwater capture and contaminated groundwater remediation.
         
         
      4. MWD financial participation is structured in a way that protects low-income and lifeline customers of the DWP; minimizes the use of fixed revenues such as property taxes, and instead maximizes the use of water usage charges so as to encourage water conversation by all MWD member agencies.
         
         
3. REQUEST the DWP and the Office of Public Accountability/Ratepayer Advocate to report back on any new proposals, changes or MWD Board action concerning the WaterFix so that the Council can evaluate further; and if necessary, INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst to prepare a Resolution for consideration by the Council to oppose the WaterFix should the matter result in greater costs and/or a greater portion of financial burden to the Ratepayers of the City of Los Angeles.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to approval of qualified firms to provide bond and related legal counsel services for the City's Multifamily Housing Bond Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the City Attorney and the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to jointly select from the list of firms identified below for the provision of housing bond counsel services; and, AUTHORIZE the HCIDLA to execute contracts, as needed, for a term of three years for City housing bonds, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form:

1. Kutak Rock LLP
   
   
2. Hawkins, Delafield and Wood LLP
   
   
3. Squire Patton Boggs
   
   
4. Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
   
   
5. Amira Jackmon

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Attorney reports that counsel services provided in connection to a housing bond issuance will be paid from bond proceeds or developer equity.  If counsel services are required after the completion of the bond issuance, services will be paid by the project owner.  No general funds will be used for payment of bond counsel legal or administrative fees.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

MOTION (PRICE - CEDILLO) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the severe injury of Pedro Reyes and robbery of him and two other individuals on March 18, 2018. 

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

1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $25,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the severe injury of Pedro Reyes and robbery of him and two other individuals on March 18, 2018.
   
   
2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.
   
   
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the reward notice in La Opinon and Hoy in addition to the regular publications used by the City Clerk for reward notices, to ensure adequate community notice.

MOTION (BONIN - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding for consultant services to continue transportation and parking-related studies as part of the Venice Local coastal Program.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $150,000 from the unallocated / uncommitted balance of the Venice Coastal Parking Impact Trust Fund, No. 864, to the Department of City Planning, Fund No. 100/68, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for consultant services to continue transportation and parking-related studies as part of the Venice Local Coastal Program.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of City Planning to make corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

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 Aztmon v. Oren, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC637224. (This matter involves approval of a proposed settlement in the above-referenced litigation.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on March 19, 2018)

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. APPROVE settlement of the above-referenced matter for payment to the City of Los Angeles in the amount of $1.2 million, in exchange for the termination of the covenant agreement and discharge of the obligation to build the Project.
   
   
2. APPROVE the City Attorney to execute a settlement agreement, and all other documents necessary, to implement the settlement.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

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 Cangress dba Los Angeles Community Action Network v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC155307. (This matter arises out of requests for records made to the Los Angeles Police Department under the California Public Records Act in August and October of 2014.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on March 19, 2018)

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay up to $200,000 in full settlement of attorneys' fees and costs in the above-entitled matter.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer up to $200,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 00978, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to draw demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, in the amount of $200,000 and made payable to Davis Wright Tremaine LLP.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - HUIZAR) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Gerald Hamilton on November 18, 2017.

MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - BLUMENFIELD) relative to extending the negotiating period of the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with NHS Neighborhood Redevelopment Corporation and Women Organizing Resources Knowledge and Services through December 31, 2018.

MOTION (PRICE - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Jonathan Delgadillo on February 3, 2018.

Blumenfield, Bonin, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez and Ryu (10); Absent: Buscaino, Cedillo, Englander, Koretz and President Wesson (5)

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By:

Council Clerk                                         PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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Regular meeting recessed at 12:17 p.m.

Special meeting convened at 12:17 p.m.

Special meeting adjourned at 1:07 p.m.

Regular meeting convened at 1:07 p.m.