CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF 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.

(Continued from Council meeting of May 29, 2018)

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE  COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Agreement Nos. 47478A-8 and 47478B-8 with Navigant Consulting, Inc. (Navigant Consulting) and PA Consulting Group, Inc. (PA Consulting), respectively, for rate consulting services and marginal cost study and benchmarking services. 

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of July 24, 2018, Resolution No. 019-010, authorizing the following Agreements:

1. Agreement No. 47478A-8 with Navigant Consulting for rate consulting services for a term of three years and an optional three-year extension and a cost not to exceed $3,307,083.
   
   
2. Agreement No. 4748B-8 with PA Consulting for marginal cost study and benchmarking services for a term of three years with an optional three-year extension and a cost not to exceed $1,272,142.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Agreements will impact the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Water Revenue Fund and LADWP Power Revenue Fund.  There is no fiscal impact to the City General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 21, 2018)

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along segments of Ellesmere Avenue and Airdrome Street.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Wesson - Bonin):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along Ellesmere Avenue from Venice Boulevard to Airdrome Street, Airdrome Street between South Curson and South Sierra Bonita Avenues, and Airdrome Street between Ellesmere and South Curson Avenues.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the street listed above with the specific hours detailed above.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
   
   

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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard between San Pedro Street and South Central Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Price - Rodriguez):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard between San Pedro Street and South Central Avenue.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the street listed above with the specific hours detailed above.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
   
   

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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along Prairie Avenue from Wilbur Street to Reseda Boulevard.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Englander – Harris-Dawson):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along Prairie Avenue from Wilbur Street to Reseda Boulevard.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the street listed above with the specific hours detailed above.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
   
   

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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along several street segments in Panorama City.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Martinez – O’Farrell):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along Kagel Canyon Street between Canterbury and Roslyndale Avenues, Garber Street between Canterbury and Roslyndale Avenues, Bracken Street between Canterbury and Sandusky Avenues, Beachy Avenue between Bryson and Branford Streets, and Chase Street between Canterbury and Sandusky Avenues.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the street listed above with the specific hours detailed above.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
   
   

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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along several street segments in Sun Valley.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Martinez – O'Farrell):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along Pendleton Street between Glenoaks Boulevard and Clyboum Avenue, Chivers Avenue between Pendleton Street and Sunland Boulevard, Vinedale Street between Herrick Avenue and Glenoaks Boulevard, Vinedale Street between Sunland Boulevard and Wheatland Avenue, Dora Street between Norris Avenue and Glenoaks Boulevard, Olinda Street between Norris Avenue and Sunland Boulevard, Norris Avenue between Penrose Street and the cul-de-sac south of Nettleton Street, Lehigh Avenue between Penrose Street and Sunland Boulevard, Telfair Avenue between Lankershim Boulevard and the cul-de-sac (8660 Telfair), Randall Street between De Garmo Avenue and Glenoaks Boulevard, Vineland Avenue between San Fernando Road and Roscoe Boulevard, and Olinda Street from San Fernando Road to the cul-de-sac (11067 Olinda Street).
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the street listed above with the specific hours detailed above.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
   
   

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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along a segment of Venice Boulevard.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Bonin – O’Farrell):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along Venice Boulevard between Globe Avenue and Inglewood Boulevard.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the street listed above with the specific hours detailed above.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
   
   

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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along a segment of Iowa Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Bonin – O’Farrell):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along Iowa Avenue between Amherst and Centinela Avenues.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the street listed above with the specific hours detailed above.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
   
   

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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along a segment of Gateway Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Bonin – O’Farrell):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along Gateway Avenue between Stoner and Granville Avenues.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the street listed above with the specific hours detailed above.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
   
   

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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along a segment of Matteson Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Bonin – O’Farrell):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along Matteson Avenue between Minerva and Bledsoe Avenues.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the street listed above with the specific hours detailed above.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
   
   

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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along segments of Wyandotte Street and Tobias Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Martinez – O’Farrell):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along the 15300 block of Wyandotte Street between Firmament Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard, and the 6600 block of Tobias Avenue between Vanowen and Kittridge Streets.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the street listed above with the specific hours detailed above.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
   
   

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.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing the salary for Electric Meter Setter Supervisor (Class Code 3824) and a salary amendment for Electric Meter Setter (Class Code 3822).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the following:

1. The salary range for the Class of Electric Meter Setter Supervisor (Class Code 3824; Duties Descriptive Record 95-38241) as detailed in the July 26, 2018 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. Modification of the current salary for the Class of Electric Meter Setter (Class Code 3822; Duties Descriptive Record 94-38081) as detailed in the July 26, 2018 LADWP report, attached to the Council file. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the LADWP.  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 relative to establishing the salary for Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic (UDCM) C, (Class Code 3812; Duties Description Record 95-38120) and amend the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 18, Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the following:

1. The salary range for the Class of UDCM C (Class Code 3812; Duties Descriptive Record 95-38120) as detailed in the July 26, 2018 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. Amend the IBEW Local 18, Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit MOU as detailed in the July 26, 2018 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) report, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the LADWP.  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 relative to establishing the salary for Utility Microbiologist (Class Code 7858 and amend the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 18, Professional Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the following:

1. The salary range for the Class of Utility Microbiologist (Class Code 7858 as detailed in the July 26, 2018 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. Amend the IBEW Local 18, Professional Unit MOU as detailed in the July 26, 2018 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) report, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the LADWP.  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 RESOLUTION relative to the 2018-19 Personnel Authority Resolution.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION granting personnel authority in accordance with Attachments A, B, and C of the August 1, 2018 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file, consisting of the following:

1. Attachment A providing authority effective July 1, 2018, unless otherwise noted therein, for positions approved by City Council in the 2018-19 Adopted Budget requiring temporary on-budget resolution authority.
   
   
2. Attachment B providing temporary authority for the positions included in the 2018-19 Adopted Budget and the 2018-19 Proposed Detail of Positions and Salaries, pending the effective date of the 2018-19 Departmental Personnel Ordinances. 
   
   
3. Attachment C providing authority effective July 1, 2018, for positions that were approved by Resolution during the 2017-18 Fiscal Year (FY), which are funded off-budget and continue to be needed during FY 2018-19; and in instances where departments/bureaus are requesting continuation of resolution authority beyond current authorized periods of time, the CAO concurs with such requests contained herein.

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.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Unfreeze Resolution pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 4.132.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTION granting the filling of vacated positions for FY 2018-19 except for the positions detailed in number, code, and title in departments, bureaus, and offices as detailed in the Resolution, attached to the Council file, pursuant to LAAC Section 4.132.

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.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing an Overnight Parking District (OPD) to prohibit the parking of non-permitted vehicles along a segment of David Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Wesson – Price):

1. FIND 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. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54, to hereby establish an OPD along the east side of David Avenue from Venice Boulevard to La Cienega Boulevard.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to post or remove the NO PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM EXCEPT WITH PERMIT restriction on all street segments noted above, where parking is not already prohibited for traffic or safety reasons, without further Council action.
   
   
4. DIRECT the LADOT to take appropriate steps to prepare, issue and require payments for permits from residents of the OPD in accordance with the LAMC and the OPD Rules and Procedures adopted by Council.
   
   
5. DETERMINE that the Los Angeles Police Department shall have primary responsibility for enforcement of these OPD parking restrictions, with support from LADOT Parking Enforcement.
   
   

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.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to negotiating a temporary easement agreement with the Little Tokyo Service Center Community Development Corporation to correct the legal description of the property located at 237-249 South Los Angeles Street.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar – Martinez):

DIRECT the Department of General Services to:

1. With the assistance of the City Attorney, to negotiate a temporary easement agreement, or other appropriate agreement, that is co-terminus with the existing lease with the Little Tokyo Service Center Community Development Corporation to correct the legal description of the property located at 237-249 South Los Angeles Street to include the additional 200 square feet on the northern portion of the site that was inadvertently omitted from the lease and to allow Little Tokyo Service Center access over the adjacent City-owned property (Assessor’s Parcel No. 5161-026-907) for use as a pedestrian emergency exit.
   
   
2. Immediately conduct a Class C estimate for this property as part of the above negotiations.
   
   

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.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to declaring three City-owned properties as remnant parcels for the purpose of selling the properties for fair market value.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Koretz – Buscaino):

DIRECT the Department of General Services (GSD) to:

1. Declare approximately 1,218 square feet of the property adjacent to 2251 Beverwil Drive, 1,528 square feet of the property adjacent to 2301 Beverwil Drive and approximately 1,173 square feet of the property adjacent to 2315 Beverwil Drive as remnant parcels, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 7.27.1(a).
   
   
2. Conduct a Class C estimate of the remnant parcels.
   
   
3. With the assistance of the City Attorney and any relevant departments, sell the remnant parcels to the owners of the adjoining properties for fair market value as determined by the Class C estimate to be completed by the GSD pursuant to the Own a Piece of Los Angeles 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.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non-exclusive easement with CP V Cumulus, LLC, for the use of City-owned property located at Jefferson Boulevard and La Cienega Boulevard.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Wesson – Blumenfield):

INSTRUCT the Department of General Services, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to:

1. Negotiate and execute a non-exclusive easement with CP V Cumulus, LLC, for the City-owned property located at Jefferson Boulevard and La Cienega Boulevard (Assessor’s Parcel No. 4205-035-900) for ingress and egress purposes to a mixed-use development project.
   
   
2. Negotiate a temporary construction easement with CP V Cumulus, LLC, for use of a portion of the property for a temporary construction staging area, so long as it does not impede existing easements on the site.
   
   
3. With the assistance of any other relevant City departments, report on the steps necessary, including any required agreements, utility and cable companies will need to undertake to run their service lines under the property to the 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.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to declaring the City-owned property located 1001 East First Street as surplus for the direct sale of the property.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar – Price):

1. DECLARE the City-owned parcel located at 1001 E. First Street (the Pickle Works Building) as a surplus asset.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Department of General Services (GSD) to initiate the Surplus Properly Process and conduct a Class A appraisal of the parcel.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to evaluate the feasibility of a direct sale at fair market value.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the CAO and the GSD, to report on a disposition recommendation for the parcel.
   
   
5. DIRECT the GSD, with the assistance of the CAO, CLA and the City Attorney, to take all necessary steps and to prepare all required documents to effectuate the potential sale of the parcel.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an agreement with Leigh Holmes for the continued use of space at 1050 Montecito Drive for Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) radio equipment and antenna towers.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Cedillo – Harris-Dawson):

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with Leigh Holmes for the continued use of space at 1050 Montecito Drive for LAPD radio equipment and antenna towers for approximately $62,400 per year and for a term of five years and two options for five-year extensions, pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the GSD report dated June 28, 2018.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that this action will impact the General Fund. The City currently leases the property at no cost. The new negotiated proposed monthly rent will total $62,400 per year with 3 percent annual increases throughout the life of the contract. No special funds have been identified for this lease.

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For: Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

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

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a lease with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for two vacant lots for use as a bus layover depot.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease with Caltrans for two vacant lots located at Maple Street and 16th Street, and Grand Avenue and 17th Street for use by Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), Foothill Transit and the Antelope Valley Transit Authority as a bus layover depot for a term of 20 years with two options for 10-year extension options, at a proportioned rate of $318,960 per year for LADOT, pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the GSD report dated June 28, 2018.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The LADOT will pay all of the Department’s lease-related expenses. LADOT is funded through Proposition A-385 for the base rent lease payment. The total amount paid to Caltrans from the tri-agencies will be approximately $531,000 per year. The LADOT will be responsible for approximately 60 percent of the total price, approximately $318,960 per year. The LADOT has 57 buses and will be adding an additional 16 buses. The monthly rent determination can fluctuate based on the number of buses that each agency has within the facility.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

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

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an agreement with Paramount Plaza, LLC., for the lease of office space for use by the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA).

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a new lease agreement with Paramount Plaza, LLC., for the use of 3,500 square feet of office space located on the 15th floor of the Paramount Plaza at 3550 Wilshire Boulevard for use by the HCIDLA Code Enforcement and Rent Division for $507,277 per year and for a term of five years with one option for a five-year extension, pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the GSD report dated June 28, 2018.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. HCIDLA funds the entire cost of this lease cost. HCIDLA is currently paying $31,962 per month in base rent plus $72.76 per space for parking for 64 spaces. In the new lease, HCIDLA will increase their square feet by approximately 3,448 for a total of 22,249 square feet for a total monthly rent of $42,273.10. In addition, HCIDLA will reduce its parking costs from $72.76 to $60.00 per space for a total reduction of $816.64 in monthly parking costs. The annual HCIDLA expenditure for leasing this office space will be $507,277.20 for base rent and $46,080 annually for parking.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

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

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an agreement with the State of California, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES), for the use of the Mount Lee Communication Center telecommunication facilities and equipment.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute an agreement with the CAL OES for the use of the Mount Lee Communication Center located at 3800 Mount Lee Drive for vital telecommunication facilities and equipment for $20,844 per year and for a term of 10 years and three options for five-year extensions, pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the GSD report dated June 28, 2018.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the annual base revenue generated to the General Fund from this retail location will be $20,844 per year. A rental rate increase of 3.5 percent will occur annually.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – OCTOBER 9, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – OCTOBER 9, 2018)

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an agreement with the State of California, Department of State Police - California Highway Patrol (CHP), for the continued use of the Mount Lee Communication Center telecommunication facilities and equipment.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute an agreement with the CHP for the continued use of the Mount Lee Communication Center located at 3800 Mount Lee Drive for vital telecommunication facilities and equipment for $44,965 per year and for a term of 10 years and three options for five-year extensions, pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the GSD report dated June 28, 2018.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the annual base revenue generated to the General Fund from this retail location will be $44,965 per year, an annual increase of $6,210 over the current annual revenue of $38,755. A rental rate increase will occur annually at the rate of 3.5 percent.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

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

HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed amendments to increase funding levels for the Evidence-Based Program (EBP) contracts for the program period April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019. 

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager,  Los Angeles Department of Aging (Aging), or designee, to execute the proposed contract amendments with the EBP service providers, as described in Attachment 1 of the  August 3, 2018 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, and to allocate the additional funds as described in Attachment 2 of the August 3, 2018 CAO report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Aging, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments that are consistent with Mayor and Council actions, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
     
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to expend funds upon proper demand of the General Manager, Aging, or designee.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that funds for the proposed amendments are available in Fund No. 100/02, Account No. 003040. There is no additional impact on the General Fund.  Approval of this agreement is in compliance with the City's Financial Policies as one-time funding is being used for one-time expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to grant funds from the Los Angeles Foundation on Aging (LAFA) for temporary emergency funding for senior services.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Aging (Aging), or designee, to accept the $40,000 three-year LAFA grant and to execute the agreement.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE Aging to deposit a total of $40,000 from the LAFA grant into Fund No. 597, Fund for Senior Services, contribution from Non-Government Sources Revenue Account No. 5101.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to adjust an appropriation within Account No. 02M951, LAFA Senior Emergency Assistance Program, and appropriate $40,000, upon receipt, within Fund No. 597/72, Fund for Senior Services.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Aging, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Aging, or designee, to transfer a total of $40,000 from Fund No. 597 into the established checking account (No. 4000149237), which is used by Aging exclusively for the deposit and expenditures for the purposes of administering the Emergency Assistance Fund.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the General Manager, Aging, to report to Council regarding final disposition of the fund.
                  

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Aging reports that there is no impact to the General Fund, and there is no matching fund requirement. The proposed actions authorize Aging to receive a total of $40,000 of grant funds from the LAFA for continued implementation of the innovative Low-Income Emergency Assistance Program.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City's acceptance of donated office or meeting space from private donors for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Ryu - Rodriguez):

ACCEPT the donated office and/or meeting space on behalf of the Neighborhood Councils from private donors for FY 2017-18 as listed in the Motion and attached to Council file No. 16-0298-S2.
           

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.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed closed-out amendments to the Senior and Family Caregivers contracts, and acceptance of Farmers Market vouchers. 

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager,  Los Angeles Department of Aging (Aging), or designee, to execute the proposed amendments to the 2015-16 Senior and Family Caregiver Service Contracts to reflect actual program expenditures and service levels, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Aging, or designee, to accept and distribute $106,000 in Farmer's Market Vouchers from the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to disburse funds to the Contractors upon submission of proper demand from the General Manager, Aging, or designee.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Aging, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments that are consistent with Mayor and Council actions, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that funding is provided by the Older Americans Act Grant Funds from the State of California Department of Aging, General City Purposes Fund, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. There is no additional impact on the General Fund. Approval of the amendments is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as one-time funding is being used for one-time expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION (CE) and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal for the property located at 925-927 West Marco Place.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303, and City CEQA Guidelines, Article III, Section One, Class 3, Category One, Class 31, and Class 32, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a CE pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.

 

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (WLAAPC) as the Findings of the Council.

 

3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Sue Kaplan, Shepard Stern, and Mary Jack (Representative: Amanda Seward, Law Offices of Amanda Seward), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the WLAAPC in adopting CE No. ENV-2015-3505-CE as the environmental clearance for Case Nos. DIR-2015-3504-CDP-SPP- MEL-1A, DIR-2015-3506-CDP-SPP- MEL-1A, and DIR-2015-3507-CDP-SPP- MEL-1A, for the demolition of a one-story, 688 square foot, single family dwelling located at 927 West Marco Place (Lot 24) and the relocation of one-story, 1,256 square foot, single family dwelling located at 925 West Marco Place (Lots 22 and 23) to 927 West Marco Place (Lot 24), with the structure to be preserved and a two-story addition constructed to the rear, resulting in a two-story, 2,335 square foot single-family dwelling with an attached, two-car garage, with the project including the construction of a two-story 2,337 square foot, single-family dwelling with a rooftop deck and an attached two-car garage at 925 West Marco Place (Lot 22) and a two-story 2,104 square-foot single-family dwelling with a rooftop deck and an attached two-car garage at 927 West. Marco Place (Lot 23), with each single-family dwelling providing a total of three parking spaces onsite, for the property located at 925-927 West Marco Place.

Applicant: Shula Harel and Ron Harel

Representative: Daniel Feedman, Jeffer Mangels Butler and Mitchell LLP

Related Case Nos. DIR-2015-3504-CDP-SPP-MEL-1A, DIR-2015-3506-CDP-SPP-MEL-1A, DIR-2015-3507-CDP-SPP-MEL-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2015-3505-CE

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles County Criminal Record Clearance Project grant acceptance packet.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to approve the contract between the City and the County of Los Angeles for the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
2. ACCEPT funding in the amount of $850,760.21 from the County of Los Angeles.
   
   
3. RESOLVE that the following positions are APPROVED and CONFIRMED, in the City Attorney's Office for the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019:
   
   

   No.	Class Code:	Title:
   2	0568-1	Administrative Coordinator I
   1	0594-1	Deputy City Attorney I

4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   

   a.	Establish a receivable for this program totaling $850,760.21 from the County of Los Angeles.
   b.	Establish an appropriation Account No. 12R861 - HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project with Fund No. 368/12 in the amount of $850,760.21.
   c.	Transfer $539,961 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12R861 - HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project, to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 001010, Salaries General.
   d.	Transfer, upon receipt of grant funds, up to $246,330.21 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12R861 - HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project to Fund No. 100/12, Revenue Source Code No. 5361, Related Costs Reimbursement-Other.

5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the total cost of the Los Angeles County Criminal Record Clearance Project is $1,121,550.65, of which $850,760.21 will be reimbursed by the County of Los Angeles. There is no match requirement, however the City will bear additional indirect costs of $270,790 which will be paid by the General Fund, comprised of $151,306 which was included in the 2018-19 Adopted Budget and an additional unfunded General Fund impact of $119,484. No additional appropriation is needed. The recommendations in this report are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that budgeted appropriations will be balanced against receipts expected from this grant.

Community Impact Statement:  Yes

For:  Sylmar Neighborhood Council

(Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS relative to the payment of a reward for information leading to the arrest and subsequent indictment of the person(s) responsible for the shooting deaths of Khachik Safaryan and Lusine Safaryan on December 11, 2008 and Karine Hakobyan on March 26, 2010.

(Public Safety Committee report to be submitted in Council.  If a public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

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MOTION (CEDILLO - BONIN) relative to funding for the replacement of windows at the Council District One District Office.

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

TRANSFER/APPRORIATE $7,500 from the Council District One portion of the Council Fund No. 100/28, Account No. 1010 (Salaries - General) to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 001014 (Salaries - Construction Projects) for the replacement of windows at the Council District One District Office at 5577 North Figueroa Street.

MOTION (KORETZ - BLUMENFIELD) relative to a personal services contract with Speedway Policy Associates for Council District Five.

Recommendations for Council actions:

1. APPROVE the accompanying personal services contract with Speedway Policy Associates for services to the Fifth Council District.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the Fifth District to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for Fiscal Year 2018-19 and to reflect it as a charge against the budget of the involved Council Office.  

MOTION (CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to installing street banners identifying the 5th Annual Latin Jazz and Music Festival on September 29, 2018 through September 30, 2018.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the street banner program identifying the 5th Annual Latin Jazz and Music Festival, as a City of Los Angeles Event, for the period September 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018.
   
   
2. APPROVE the content of the street banner designs, attached to the Council file, for the above specified event.

MOTION (WESSON - RYU) relative to amending prior Council actions of July 28, 2017, December 4, 2017, April 25, 2018, and June 26, 2018 regarding the embRACE LA Project. 

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

1. AMEND prior Council actions of July 28, 2017, December 4, 2017, April 25, 2018, and June 26, 2018 regarding the allocation of the unallocated balance in the embRACE LA line item in the General City Purposes Fund to Community Coalition and UNO Partners for the embRACE LA Project (Council file No. 17-0822) to allocate an additional $50,000 from AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects - Services) for the above purpose.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT / AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to take any actions necessary for this purpose, including but not limited to negotiating and executing the necessary documents and contract amendments with any suitable organizations. 

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 53783 located at 11601 Porter Ranch Drive northerly of Rinaldi Street.

(Bond No. C-131699)

Subdivider: Shapell Liberty Investment Properties, LLC; Surveyor: Peter Edward Weilbacher

Final Impact Statement: The subdivider has paid a fee of $8,981.60 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A)(2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

MOTION (RYU - MARTINEZ) relative to funding for additional tree maintenance throughout Council District Four.

MOTION (RYU - MARTINEZ) relative to issuing one or more series of tax-exempt loans in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 to assist in the financing and/or refinancing of capital improvements on the Notre Dame High School campus at 13645 Riverside Drive in Council District Four.

MOTION (WESSON - RYU) relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal not to exceed $28,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 142-unit affordable housing facility located at 639 South Commonwealth Avenue in Council District 10.

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By:

Council Clerk                                      PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL