CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Whitsett Avenue and Addison Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Elmer Avenue and Burbank Boulevard Street Lighting District.

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

1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to assure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Vanalden Avenue and Santa Rita Street No. 1 Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Erwin Street No. 1 Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Woodman Avenue and Chatsworth Street No. 1 Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Riverside Drive and Glendale Boulevard Street Lighting District.

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

1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to assure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization to utilize additional Foreclosure Registry Program penalty fees for the Moderate Income Purchase Assistance (MIPA) Homeownership Program.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to utilize up to $2,316,042 of penalty fees received from the Foreclosure Registry Program Fund with a total of $2,000,000 to be utilized for the MIPA Homeownership Program home buyer loans and $316,042 to be used to cover staff salaries, lease, General Administration and Support costs, and other related program costs.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Increase appropriations within the Foreclosure Registry Program Fund No. 56V as follows:
      
      

      Account	Name	Amount
      43N258	MIPA	$2,000,000
      43R143	Housing and Community Investment	209,050
      43R299	Reimbursement of General Fund Costs	106,992

      
             
   2. Increase appropriations in the following accounts in Fiscal Year 2018-19:
      
      

      Account	Name	Amount
      100/43/1010	Salaries General	$182,164
      100/43/6030	Leasing	28,886

      
             
   3. Expend funds upon proper written demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee.
      
      
   4. Appropriate into Account No. 43N259-MIPA Loan Repayment, within the Foreclosure Registry Program Fund No. 56V, upon receipt of program income from loan repayments and shared appreciation. 
                 
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and City Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.  The recommendation contained in the July 27, 2018 CAO report, attached to the Council file, is in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that the proposed continuation of the MIPA Homeownership Program will be fully funded by Foreclosure Registry Program penalty fees.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to contracting with A.L. Brown and Associates, Beth Rosen-Prinz, Robert Klepa, Rosebaum Mediation, and the ADR Coach for hearing officer services related to Code Enforcement and Rent Stabilization Ordinance Programs.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to execute Professional Services Agreements with the following entities for Hearing Officer services for a one year term to commence on or about September 1, 2018, with an option to extend for two additional periods of up to one year each, for a total not to exceed three years, for the amounts listed in Recommendation I of the June 14, 2018 HCIDLA report, attached to the Council file, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney and compliance with the City’s contracting requirements:
   
   
   1. A.L. Brown and Associates
      
      
   2. Beth Rosen-Prinz
      
      
   3. Robert Klepa
      
      
   4. Rosenbaum Mediation
      
      
   5. The ADR Coach  
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council actions on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, REQUEST the Controller to implement those instructions.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Appropriate $74,000 from the cash balance of the Systematic Code Enforcement Trust Fund No. 41M/43 to the Hearing Officer Contract account within that fund.
      
      

   2. Expend funds upon written demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, on an as needed basis for a total compensation amount not to exceed $250,000 from the 2018-19 account in the funds shown below:
      
      

      Account	Fund 440	Fund 41M
      43*229- Hearing Officer Contract	$5,000	$245,000

       

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.  The recommendations contained in the June 28, 2018 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that there is no additional cost to the City.  The contracts total $250,000, with 98 percent of the proposed budget ($245,000) to be provided by the Code Enforcement Trust Fund and 2 percent ($5,000) to be provided by the Rent Stabilization Trust Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Measure A projects, fund management framework and implementation status.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (O'Farrell - Martinez):

1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), Controller, and the City Attorney, as needed, to report with an update on the status of Measure A implementation and recommendations for establishing a framework for proper management of Measure A projects and funds.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the RAP to report with recommendations for the following:
   
   
   1. Community Outreach Plan and strategies from beginning to end of proposed projects.
      
      
   2. Measure A Assessment Districts and methods by which projects can be maximized per Council District.
      
      
   3. Schedule and timeline for Council approval.
      
      
3. DESIGNATE the RAP as the Grant Administrator for Measure A (Los Angeles County Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Beaches Measure of 2016).
   
   
4. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code to establish the Special Funds that are necessary for receipt of funds under the various funding categories that will be provided through Measure A.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the CAO to ensure that their forthcoming report proposing a framework for Measure A implementation includes substantive community outreach to identify priority projects, and Council input and formal approval of all projects proposed for Measure A funding.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the RAP to combine the Council-approved instructions from Council file No. 16-0841 regarding joint-use and Measure A, into future report backs on Council file No. 18-0611 and add joint use agreements as a high priority for Measure A project criteria.
              

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 275 in the Paramount Studios area of Hollywood.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the establishment of PPD No. 275, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. FIND that the movie studio's employees, visitors and equipment cause adverse parking impacts on the surrounding residents’ blocks from which the residents deserve immediate relief.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing the boundaries for PPD No. 275, pursuant to the Council's March 16, 2016 Rules and Procedures tor Preferential Parking Districts, to include the south side of Santa Monica Boulevard between Vine Street and Western Avenue, the west side of Western Avenue between Santa Monica Boulevard and Melrose Avenue, the north side of Melrose Avenue between Western Avenue and Lillian Way, Lillian Way between Melrose and Waring Avenues, the south side of Waring Avenue between Lillian Way and Vine Street, and the east side of Vine Street between Waring Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard; and excluding streets within Overnight Parking District No. 557.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the following parking restrictions for use on the residential portions of all streets in PPD No. 275, except as noted:
   
   
   1. 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 275 PERMITS EXEMPT
      
      
   2. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM; 2 HOUR PARKING, 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 275 PERMITS EXEMPT
      
      
   3. NO PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 275 PERMITS EXEMPT
      
      
5. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within PPD No. 275, as specified in LAMC Section 80.58.
   
   
6. DIRECT the LADOT to post or remove the authorized parking restrictions:
   
   
   1. On the residential portions of the street segment enumerated above, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited in the interest of traffic flow or public safety.
      
      
   2. Upon receipt and validation of petitions containing signatures from 75 percent of the dwelling units, covering more than 50 percent of the developed frontage on blocks requesting installation or removal of the parking restriction set forth above, after approval of this PPD by Council, without further action of Council.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing, administering and enforcing PPD No. 275. Additionally, violations of the posted parking restrictions may result in citation fines deposited into the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain street segments in the Holmby Westwood community.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Koretz - Martinez):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to 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 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., along South Beverly Glen Boulevard between Comstock Avenue and Club View Drive, Comstock Avenue between South Beverly Glen Boulevard and Club View Drive, and Club View Drive between South Beverly Glen Boulevard and Comstock 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.

MOTION (HUIZAR - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for the installation of tree lights within Council District 14.

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

1. TRANSFER $45,000 in the Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 47S/14, to the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services (BSS) Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 003040-Contractual Services for the installation of tree lights within Council District 14.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the BSS to make any technical corrections or clarifications in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - BONIN) relative to funding for various public maintenance efforts and services throughout Council District Eight.

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

1. TRANSFER / APPROPRIATE $100,000 in the Council District 8 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for various public maintenance efforts and services throughout Council District Eight coordinated by the Coalition for Responsible Community Development, as further detailed in the text of this Motion.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification to prepare the necessary documents with and/or payments to the Coalition for Responsible Community Development, or any other agency or organization, in the above amount for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services as well as the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (RYU - RODRIGUEZ) and RESOLUTION relative to submitting a grant application to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for the Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program to be used for the Griffith Park Pilot Recycling Program.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to submit a grant application to the CalRecycle for the Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program to be used for the Griffith Park Pilot Recycling Program.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, which authorizes the City of Los Angeles to apply for this grant and authorizes the RAP to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to grant applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests, and all other action pertaining to this grant in order to effectuate the participation in the Fiscal Year 2019-21 grant cycle.
   
   
3. REQUEST that upon award and acceptance of the grant, the RAP to report with the details of how this grant will be implemented.

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 Joel Peraza, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC642651. (This matter rises out of an alleged motor vehicle collision which occurred on May 6, 2016 in Van Nuys.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 13, 2018)

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 Heleine Tchayou, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV-16-06073 TJH (MRWx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on March 1, 2015, in Los Angeles, California.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 13, 2018)

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 Maria Hernandez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CF16-02689 (AB) (JEMx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on April 13, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 13, 2018)

ATTEST:     Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

                    Council Clerk                              PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL