TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a fee schedule for the Carshare Program and adding parking restrictions for the Free-Floating Program.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated July 24, 2018 amending Subsections (d) and (e) and adds Subsection (h) to Section 80.58.1 to the Los Angeles Municipal Code to establish a fee schedule for the Carshare Program and to add parking restrictions for the Free-Floating Program.

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: Yes

For: Van Nuys Neighborhood Council

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Mr. Eric Nam to the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC).

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Eric Nam to the NVAPC for the term ending June 30, 2023 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Nam resides in Council District 12. (Current Commission gender composition: F=2; M=3).

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

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

HEALTH, EDUCATION AND NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Mr. Jorge E. Acevedo to the Disabled Access Appeals Commission.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. Jorge E. Acevedo to the Disabled Access Appeals Commission for the term ending June 30, 2023, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Acevedo resides in Council District One. (Current Board composition: M=3; F=2.)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 26, 2018)

HEALTH, EDUCATION AND NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Iran C. Hopkins to the Commission on Disability.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Ms. Iran C. Hopkins to the Commission on Disability for the term ending June 30, 2023, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Hopkins resides in Council District Four. (Current Board composition: M=4; F=5.)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 26, 2018)

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE and HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the development of policies regarding the presence of pets in publicly-financed buildings.

1. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE
   
   Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Koretz - Buscaino):
   
   
   1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to promulgate regulations as soon as possible applicable to all of its affordable housing finance programs, including the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Proposition HHH, all State and Federal housing finance programs including tax credits, and any others, to require the developers and management of any buildings built with any public financing to permit residents to own pets.
      
      
   2. INSTRUCT the HCIDLA to work with the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services (DAS) and other interested parties to develop pet policies that can guide building owners, building managers and residents alike to ensure that the presence of pets in publicly-financed buildings is managed in a responsible, safe and harmonious manner.
      
      
   3. INSTRUCT the DAS to report in regard to the feasibility of adding spay and neuter requirements as part of any pet policies for publicly-financed buildings with said spay and neuter requirements to be at City expense.
                     
2. HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Koretz - Buscaino):

1. INSTRUCT the HCIDLA to promulgate regulations as soon as possible applicable to all of its affordable housing finance programs, including the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Proposition HHH, all State and Federal housing finance programs including tax credits, and any others, to require the developers and management of any buildings built with any public financing to permit residents to own pets.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the HCIDLA to work with the DAS and other interested parties to develop pet policies that can guide building owners, building managers and residents alike to ensure that the presence of pets in publicly-financed buildings is managed in a responsible, safe and harmonious manner. 

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the identification and evaluation of all Urban Oil Drilling Districts (UODDs) and their associated Ordinances within Council District One.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, Zoning Administration Division, and Board of Public Works to prepare and submit reports and determinations to start the termination process, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 13.01(J) for the following districts:
   
   
   1. U-16
      
      
   2. U-123
      
      
   3. U-128
      
      
   4. U-129
      
      
   5. U-130
      
      
   6. U-136
      
      
   7. U-137
      
      
   8. U-137A
      
      
   9. U-153
      
      
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present Ordinances terminating the following inactive UODDs pursuant to LAMC Section 13.01(J) inasmuch as said UODDs are inactive, have no current operations, no known oil wells, have no planned future oil and gas development, and meet the city’s criteria for termination in accordance with LAMC Section 13.01(J); terminating the following inactive districts:
   
   
   1. U-16
      
      
   2. U-123
      
      
   3. U-128
      
      
   4. U-129
      
      
   5. U-130
      
      
   6. U-136
      
      
   7. U-137
      
      
   8. U-137A
      
      
   9. U-153
      
      
3. REQUEST the City Attorney to:
   
   
   1. Prepare and present an Ordinance repealing UODD U-140 pursuant to Charter Section 558.
      
      
   2. Prepare and present an Ordinance amending LAMC Section 13.01(J) to include a new section on the termination of an urban oil district with buried wells.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Office of Petroleum and Natural Gas Administration and Safety.  Neither the City Administrative Officer 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 centralization of the oversight of petroleum and natural gas operations within the City of Los Angeles. 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Wesson - Koretz - Bonin - Cedillo):

1. INSTRUCT the Petroleum Administrator, with the assistance of the Department of City Planning (DCP), Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), Bureau of Engineering (BOE), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), City Administrative Officer (CAO) and City Attorney, to report in regard to providing an extensive identification of the functions, roles, and associated resources in each City Department related to petroleum, crude oil, natural gas and gas storage field oversight functions that can be transferred to the Office of Petroleum and Natural Gas Administration and Safety with said report to include consideration of:
   
   
   1. The centralization of petroleum-related functions to include:
      
      
      1. Inspection protocols
         
         
      2. Inspection frequency
         
         
      3. Bonding
         
         
      4. Permitting
         
         
      5. Conditions
         
         
      6. Zoning administration
         
         
      7. Accounting
         
         
      8. Subsidence
         
         
      9. Code enforcement
         
         
      10. Leasing
          
          
      11. Construction permit reviews
          
          
      12. Methane mitigation
          
          
      13. Other related oil and gas activities
          
          
   2. Where identified functions cannot be transferred, the report should make recommendations on methods to integrate work flows and increase collaboration between each Department and the Office of Petroleum Administration.
      
      
   3. Identify and recommend amendments to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and corresponding budget resources to reflect the recommended new organizational structure.
      
      
2. INSTRUCT the City Petroleum Administrator, with the assistance of Los Angeles City Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA), LAFD, DCP, RAP, LADBS, BOS, BOE, CLA, CAO and City Attorney to report in regard to:
   
   
   1. Amending the LAMC to modernize, eliminate conflicts, and enhance the petroleum administration function and oversight; including a comprehensive fee study to identify full cost recovery of associated resources needed to implement each recommended code change.
      
      
   2. Providing a series of operational recommendations to improve data management, graphic information systems, interagency coordination, inspection frequency, permitting enhancements, zoning hearings, community participation, environmental justice, regulatory enforcements, well abandonment liability, environmental remediation, comprehensive staff trainings, methane mitigation procedures, and policy support for oil and gas actives across the City.
      
      
3. INSTRUCT the Petroleum Administrator, with the assistance of the Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles World Airports, CLA and CAO  to report in regard to methods of enhancing coordination and integrated work flows related to oil and gas activities across the City, such as pipeline lease agreements, oil well management, oil well abandonments, royalties, refined petroleum product movement, refinery safety, marine oil terminals, oil well inspections and spill prevention and response.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the Petroleum Administrator, with the assistance of the Personnel Department, CLA and CAO to report in regard to the re-establishment of the Petroleum Administrator classification and related petroleum job families of classifications, such as petroleum engineer, pipeline engineer, petroleum geologist, oil field inspector, petroleum technician, and any other related job classification.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the Petroleum Administrator, with the assistance of external agencies such as the South Coast Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County Public Health Department, Los Angeles Regional Planning Department, Los Angeles County Assessor's Office, Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Board, California Department of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, California Public Utility Commission, California Office of State Fire Marshall, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, California Accidental Release Prevention, US Environmental Protection Agency, and the Federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, to report in regard to recommendations for enhancing communications, safety coordination, emergency preparedness, and potential terms to be included in future memorandum of understandings with each agency to clearly delineate roles, communication methods and partnership opportunities related to oil and gas activities within the City of Los Angeles.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing an annual Citywide oil well and gas facilities compliance inspections program.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Wesson - Bonin):

1. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance creating an Annual Oil Well and Facilities Compliance Inspection Program to be adopted by the Council and overseen by the Board of Public Works; and, AUTHORIZE the coordination of local oversight with relevant City Departments and external related government agencies, including the establishment of a new permit type, as described in the May 23, 2018 Office of Petroleum and Natural Gas Administration and Safety (OPNGAS) report, attached to the Council file.
                  
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify funding sources and propose the appropriate funding to enable the Petroleum Administrator to develop a centralized annual inspection program, including compliance standards and enforcement protocols for non-compliance, and to subsequently conduct a commensurate fee study establishing the fee amount of the proposed permit.
          
3. INSTRUCT the Petroleum Administrator, in consultation with the Department of City Planning (DCP) and the Zoning Administrator, to report in regard to existing or potential ability to incorporate real-time air monitoring at new or modified oil and gas facilities prior to commencement of operations, or upon the annual reauthorization of existing operations in close proximity to sensitive uses.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the Petroleum Administrator to:
   
   
   1. Report in regard to a work plan and resources required to implement the proposed program once the study is completed and Ordinance presented, as detailed in the above recommendations.
      
      
   2. Initiate, until the Compliance Inspection Program is formalized, preliminary review of sites for general compliance, with consideration of:
      
      
      1. The CalEnviro Screen
         
         
      2. Clean Up Green Up Communities
         
         
      3. Proximity to residential and sensitive uses to determine the priority order of sites to be reviewed.
                    
5. INSTRUCT the Petroleum Administrator, in consultation with the DCP, to report in regard to the viability/feasibility of implementing 25-foot setback requirements for new or modified oil and gas facilities in close proximity to sensitive and/or dense areas.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to preparing a comprehensive strategy for addressing mobility options in the Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles.

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

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to report with a comprehensive strategy for addressing mobility options in the Arts District including the expansion of bike share, car share, EV charging stations, mobility hubs, DASH and public transit, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities; said report to include funding options and needs including the creation of a parking revenue local return area in the Arts District to allow a percentage of revenue generated from parking meters to be reinvested in the recommended mobility improvements.

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 increasing the Bureau of Engineering’s (BOE) application for Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant funding for the Los Angeles River Valley Bikeway Greenway Design Completion Project.

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

AMEND the Council action taken July 3, 2018 relative to the BOE’s application for BUILD grant funding from the United States Department of Transportation for the Los Angeles River Valley Bikeway Greenway Design Completion Project, as follows:

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 270 for a Winnetka community neighborhood.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the establishment of PPD No. 270, 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 adjacent businesses and their employees from Saticoy Street cause adverse parking impacts on the adjacent residential blocks south of Saticoy Street from which the residents deserve immediate relief.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing the boundaries of PPD No. 270, pursuant to the Rules and Procedures for Preferential Parking Districts approved by Council on March 16, 2016,  to include the residential area generally bounded in a clockwise manner by Runnymede Street between Mason and Winnetka Avenues, Oso Avenue between Runnymede and Wyandotte Streets, Gifford Street between Oso Avenue and dead end east of Oso Avenue, Valerio Street between Oso Avenue and dead end east of Oso Avenue, Leadwell Street between Oso and Winnetka Avenues, Wyandotte Street between dead end east of Oso Avenue and Delco Avenue, Mason Avenue between Sherman Way and Runnymede Street, Valerio Street between Mason and Sunnybrae Avenues.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the following parking restrictions for use on the residential portions of all streets in PPD No. 270, except as noted:
   
   
   1. 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 270 PERMITS EXEMPT
      
      
   2. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM; 2 HOUR PARKING, 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 270 PERMITS EXEMPT
      
      
   3. NO PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 270 PERMITS EXEMPT (not allowed for use on street segments two blocks or less from Runnymede Recreation Center)
      
      
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. 270, 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 listed 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 on a street segment requesting installation or removal of the parking restriction set forth above, after the approval of this PPD by Council, without further Council action.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing, administering and enforcing PPD No. 270. 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 prohibiting the parking of vehicles with For Sale signs on a segment of South Western Avenue.

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

REQUEST the City Attorney, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and the California Department of Transportation, to prepare and present an ordinance amending Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 87.55, which establishes regulations for the parking of vehicles for private sale on certain City streets or public lands, to prohibit the parking of vehicles with For Sale signs on the east side of South Western Avenue (State Route 213) within the City of Los Angeles between West 182nd Street and West Paseo Del Mar.

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 South Olive Street and West 98th Street.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Harris-Dawson - 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 am, along South Olive Street between Imperial Highway and West Century Boulevard, and West 98th Street between Vermont Avenue and South Hoover 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 segments of Fallbrook Avenue, Devonshire Street, and Topanga Canyon Boulevard.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Englander - 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 am, along Fallbrook Avenue between Roscoe Boulevard and Saticoy Street, Devonshire Street between De Soto and Jordan Avenues, and Topanga Canyon Boulevard between Nordhoff and Parthenia 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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along segments of Rayen Street, Baird Avenue, and Vanalden Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Englander - 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 am, along Rayen Street between Reseda Boulevard and Yolanda Avenue, Baird Avenue between Nordhoff and Rayen Streets, and the 9000 block of Vanalden Avenue from Nordhoff Street south to the dead end.
   
   
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 Victoria Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Bonin – 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 am, along Victoria Avenue between Penmar and Glyndon 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 West Washington Boulevard.

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

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 am, along both sides of the 4000 - 4400 blocks of West Washington 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 the feasibility of implementing a pilot loading zone program for transportation network companies in Downtown Los Angeles.

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

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to:

1. Report in 30 days relative to the feasibility of implementing a pilot loading zone program for transportation network companies in Downtown Los Angeles; said report to evaluate potential loading zone locations, parking meters, required signage and curb markings, hours of operation and suggested guidelines for the implementation of transportation network company loading zones.
   
   
2. Work with transportation network companies to identify high volume destinations that would benefit from designated transportation network company loading zones.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding SB 1449 (Leyva), which would require law enforcement agencies to submit sexual assault forensic evidence to a crime lab and process it within existing timeframes.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for SB 1449 (Leyva), which would require law enforcement agencies to either submit sexual assault forensic evidence to a crime lab or ensure a rapid turnaround DNA program is in place, and require crime labs to either process or transmit the evidence to another crime lab for processing within existing timeframes.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding AB 3118 (Chiu), which would require law enforcement agencies or any facility that processes Sexual Assault Evidence Kits to conduct an audit of all kits in their possession and notify the California Department of Justice (DOJ).

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for AB 3118 (Chiu), which would require each law enforcement agency, crime lab, medical facility, or any other facility that possesses Sexual Assault Evidence Kits to conduct an audit of all kits in their possession and report the findings to the DOJ.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding SB 1017 (Allen), which would require the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) to develop a program to voluntarily transition the holders of drift gill net permits out of the fishery by January 31, 2023.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for SB 1017 (Allen) which would require the DFW to develop a program by March 31, 2020 to voluntarily transition the holders of drift gill net permits out of the fishery by January 31, 2023, the end of the 2023 fishing season.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding AB 1948 (Jones-Sawyer), which would add fentanyl to the list of controlled substances for which interception of wire or electronic communications may be ordered.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for AB 1948 (Jones-Sawyer) which would add fentanyl to the list of controlled substances for which interception of wire or electronic communications may be ordered.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to  the 44th Program Year of the Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan for 2018-19.

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

1. INCREASE and/or establish new accounts within Fund No. 42J Senior Human Services Program as follows:
   
   

   Account	Title	Amount
   02R102	Aging	$100,491

   
      
2. INCREASE appropriations within Fund No. 100/02 as follows:
   
   

   Account	Title	Amount
   1010	Salaries	$59,622
   2120	Printing and Binding	9,000
   3040	Contractual Services	7,000
   6010	Office and Admin.	24,869
   	Total	$100,491

     
                  

(Pursuant to Council action of April 10, 2018)

HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed Second and Third Amendments to Contract No. C-126913 with the Los Angeles County Public Health Department (LACPHD) to extend the contract of a Public Health Coordinator for the Emergency Management Department (EMD).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EMD, to execute the Second and Third Amendments to Contract No. C-126913, attached to the Council file, with the LACPHD for a term of one year beginning July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 and for a maximum amount of $137,828, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the EMD to:
   
   
   1. Deposit monthly reimbursement payments received to the City's General Fund, Fund No. 100/35, Revenue Source Code 5188, Miscellaneous Revenue-Others.
      
      
   2. 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 there is no additional General Fund impact associated with approval of these contract amendments.  Funding for the direct salary and related costs for the Senior Project Coordinator position are already included in the EMD's operating budget and will be fully reimbursed by the County of Los Angeles.  The EMD has been advised to monitor its contractual expenses and to request a Fourth Amendment, to address the Cost Allocation Plan and the 2.25 percent cost of living adjustment, should the maximum funding obligation of $137,828 be determined to be insufficient. No matching funds are required. Acceptance of the grant and approval of the recommendations in this report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time funding is being used for one-time expenses.

Community Impact Statement:  None  submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed contract with Saint Barnabas Senior Center of Los Angeles, Pacific Region Older Adult Services, to operate a Mini-Multipurpose Senior Center at the Sandra Cisneros Learning Academy.

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 with Saint Barnabas Senior Center of Los Angeles, for a term retroactive to July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019, for total funding of $450,000, to provide senior services at the Mini-Multipurpose Senior Center at the Sandra Cisneros Learning Academy, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
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 City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the funds for the proposed contract was provided in the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Adopted Budget and is available in Fund No. 100/02, Account No. 3040. There is no additional impact on the General Fund. Approval of this contract 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 a proposed contract with Watts Labor Community Action Committee to provide senior services at the Estelle Van Meter Mini-Multipurpose Senior Center.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Aging (Aging), or designee, to execute the proposed agreement with the Watts Labor Community Action Committee, to provide senior services at the Estelle Van Meter Mini-Multipurpose Senior Center, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Aging, or designee, to prepare Controller’s instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and City Council action on this matter, 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 on the General Fund associated with this action.  Funds for the proposed contract are provided in the 2018-19 adopted budget.  Approval of this contract 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 the proposed 2018-19 Senior and Family Caregiver Service contracts.

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 contracts, attached to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated August 14, 2018, for the senior and family caregiver services for one year for a total of $19,430,875, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Funding Allocations for Contractors, Attachments 3 of the CAO report dated August 14, 2018.
   
   
3. APPROVE the FY 2018-19 Service Units for Contractors, Attachments 2 of the CAO report dated August 14, 2018.
   
   
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 the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that funding for the proposed agreements is provided by the Older Americans Act and Older Californians Act Grant Funds from the State of California Department of Aging (Council File No. 14-0364), and Proposition A Local Transit Assistance Funds and General City Purposes Funds provided in the 2018-19 Adopted Budget (Council File No. 18-0600). There is no additional impact on the General Fund. Approval of these agreements 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 the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Emergency Alert Response System (EARS) program funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

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 release a RFP for the EARS program detailed in Attachment One of the Aging report dated August 16, 2018.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Aging, or designee, to submit to Council the results of the RFP and the funding recommendation for the program, pursuant to the selection of a qualified agency or contractor through the RFP process.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Aging reports that the proposed actions will facilitate the selection of a contractor for the EARS program. The ensuing contract will be funded with CDBG funds. No General Funds are required for these actions.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEES' REPORTS relative to dockless on-demand personal mobility services and recommended rules and guidelines.

1. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
   
   
   1. RECEIVE and FILE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) reports dated May 18, 2018 and June 27, 2018 relative to dockless on-demand personal mobility services and recommended rules and guidelines.
      
      
   2. ADOPT the Dockless On-demand Mobility Rules and Guidelines contained in the LADOT report dated June 27, 2018, as amended to:
      
      
      1. Add tail light requirement to Safety section (a) (page 4).
         
         
      2. Add California Vehicle Code definition of motorized scooters to Safety section (page 4).
         
         
      3. Amend Safety section (d) (page 4) to require No Riding on Sidewalks in minimum 48-point typeface on the platform of every scooter.
         
         
      4. Delete Fleet Size section (e) (page 4)
         
         
      5. Amend Fleet Size section (g) (page 5) to allow up to 3,000 vehicles.
         
         
      6. Amend Fleet Size section (h) (page 5) to allow up to 2,500 additional vehicles in disadvantaged communities; operators may be allowed up to 5,000 additional vehicles in disadvantaged communities in the San Fernando Valley.
         
         
      7. Amend Fleet Size section (i) (page 5) to require the General Manager, LADOT, to publish the criteria used to evaluate expansion permits.
         
         
      8. Add new Fleet Size section (j) (page 5): The General Manager, LADOT, may reduce the permitted number of vehicles in the case of demonstrated noncompliance and/or nonperformance by permittee.
         
         
      9. Delete: Failure to remove vehicles incorrectly parked within 24 hours in Enforcement and Termination Grounds section (c).
         
         
      10. Amend Outreach and Equity section (a) (page 10) to add: Disability Rights Organizations/Centers for Independent Living to list of organizations to be consulted.
          
          
      11. Amend Fees section (page 10) to reflect Option 1 of the June 27, 2018 LADOT report (page 3).
          
          
      12. Add a 12 miles per hour speed limit for scooters to Safety section (page 4) and provide that the LADOT may revise speed limit based on collision and injury data.
          
          
   3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make technical changes to the Rules and Guidelines.
      
      
   4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish a new account entitled Dockless On-demand Mobility Program within the Permit Parking Program Revenue Fund No. 49C/94.
      
      
   5. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to:
      
      
      1. Accept payments for permit fees and administrative costs.
         
         
      2. Deposit those payments into a new Revenue Source Code entitled Mobility Program within Fund No. 49C.
         
         
      3. Appropriate those deposited funds to the new account entitled Dockless On-demand Mobility Program.
         
         
   6. INSTRUCT the Information Technology Agency to report in 60 days with the steps and cost estimate necessary to integrate reporting of improperly parked or inoperable devices into 311.
      
      
   7. INSTRUCT the LADOT to report in 90 days with an update on the program.
      
      
   8. INSTRUCT the Bureaus of Street Services (BSS) and Sanitation to report 60 days after program implementation on enforcement procedures and staffing needs.
      
      
   9. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to:
      
      
      1. Issue revocable conditional permits to companies currently operating in the City of Los Angeles that include liability, performance bond, and indemnification requirements. Conditional permits shall expire no later than 120 days after Council action, shall require the disclosure of fleet size and service area as of August 1, 2018, and shall stipulate that no expansion is allowed under the conditional permit.
         
         
      2. Apply the provisions of this program to similar app-based mobility devices that have not yet appeared.
         
         
2. PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
   
   
   1. CONCUR with the Transportation Committee recommendations made on August 8, 2018 and June 27, 2018 with the following changes:
      
      Amend the recommendations made at the special Transportation Committee meeting held August 8, 2018 to:
      
      
      1. Approve the speed limit of 15 miles per hour.
         
         
      2. Reaffirm the Council’s authority to revise the speed limit based on collision and injury data as recommended by the LADOT and re-evaluate the speed limits quarterly.
         
         
      3. Open the Conditional Permit to all companies with a cap of 1,500 vehicles.
         
         
   2. INSTRUCT the LADOT to report with recommendations for building out the Bicycle and Neighborhood Enhanced Networks to create safe alternatives to sidewalk riding for personal mobility devices, including fees necessary to fund this effort.
      
      
   3. REQUEST the City Attorney to report regarding potential legal liabilities that the City might face due to the operation of personal mobility devices and strategies to mitigate those liabilities, including requiring operators to indemnify the City and/or imposing fees to recover expected liabilities.
      
      
   4. AMEND the Dockless On-demand Mobility Rules and Guidelines to include in the Parking Section (Page 8) a requirement that all dockless vehicles within a feasible timeframe come equipped with technology that would prevent operators from ending a ride if the vehicle is not standing upright.
      
      
   5. INSTRUCT the LADOT to report in three months on protocols to incentivize good behavior and penalize poor behavior with recommendations on requiring such incentives.
      
      
   6. INSTRUCT the LADOT and BSS to report on the feasibility of installing bicycle and scooter corrals in high traffic corridors and instituting geo-fencing around those corrals to require their use in high-density areas.
      
      
   7. INSTRUCT the LADOT to report on using technology to regulate speeds depending on street conditions and location.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that program permit fees will offset costs related to data analysis and ongoing management of the program. As the program evolves, the LADOT will evaluate and update the necessary resources required for the ongoing management and potential growth of the program. The current estimate is founded on companies compliance with the data requirement referenced in the rules and guidelines.

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

For, if amended: Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding SB 623 (Monning) which seeks to impose a water tax on Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) customers and utilize the funds for rural / agricultural water systems in a manner that does not benefit local ratepayer needs.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program, OPPOSITION to SB 623 (Monning) which seeks to impose a water tax on LADWP customers and utilize the funds for rural / agricultural water systems in a manner that does not benefit local ratepayer needs, UNLESS AMENDED to eliminate these provisions and ensure local control of utility-derived funds.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to a refund claim filed by BRE HH Property Owner LLC.

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

APPROVE the refund claim filed by BRE HH Property Owner LLC in the amount of $177,775.85, plus accumulated interest.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to a refund claim filed by RCSH Operations, Inc.

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

APPROVE the refund claim filed by RCSH Operations, Inc. in the amount of $153,572.18, plus accumulated interest.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Dispute Resolution Program (DRP) Grant.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to approve the Standard Agreement with the County of Los Angeles Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS) 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 $136,490 from the WDACS per Amendment No. 4, as previously authorized by Council (Council file No. 14-0882), for the fourth year of operations.
   
   
3. APPROVE the City cash and in-kind match and additional contribution in the amount of $34,123 for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a receivable within Fund No. 368 in the amount of $136,490 from the County of Los Angeles.
      
      
   2. Establish a new appropriation account within Fund No. 368 as follows:
      
      Account No. 12R701 - DRP CO Grant - $136,490
      
      
   3. Transfer $47,644 from Fund No. 368, Account No. 12R701 to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 001010 - Salaries General.
      
      
   4. Upon receipt of grant funds, transfer up to $18,805 from Fund No. 368, Account No. 12R701 to Fund No. 100/12, Revenue Account No. 5361 - Related Cost Reimbursements Other Funds.
         
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 2018-19 DRP is $170,613, of which $136,490 will be reimbursed by the County of Los Angeles. The match requirement for the grant is $34,123, which will be satisfied through volunteer hours and indirect costs previously allocated in the FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget. 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 the continuation of this grant.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to the 2017-18 Capital Improvement Expenditure Year-End Reappropriations.

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

1. APPROVE the reappropriation of the June 30, 2018, capital improvement and contingencies project account balances within the listed funds, except for those accounts and amounts delineated in Attachment A of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated August 9, 2018 (attached to the Council file) and those accounts with funds that have already been reappropriated by interim actions within Fiscal Year 2017-18:
   
   

   Fund	Number/Department
   General Fund (Non-Dept. Capital Improvement Expenditure Program)	100/54
   Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund	206/50
   Local Transportation Fund	207/94
   Park and Recreational Sites and Facilities Fund	209/88
   Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment Trust Fund	347/50
   Special Parking Revenue Fund	363/94
   Proposition A Local Transit Fund	385/94
   Stormwater Pollution Abatement Fund	511/50
   Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Trust Fund	528/94
   Convention Center Revenue Fund	725/48
   Sewer Capital Fund	761/50
   Measure R Local Return Fund	51Q/94
   Measure M Local Return Fund	59C/94
   Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program	59V/50
   Wastewater System Construction Fund	70F/50
   Wastewater System Rev Bd Cons/10A Fund	70K/50
   Wastewater Syst Comm Paper B Const Fund	70X/50
   WSSRB Construction Fund, Series 2017-A	75N/50

            
2. REQUEST the Controller to work with the CAO to identify those accounts within Fund No. 100/54 where 2017-18 reversions have already been reappropriated.
        
3. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections as necessary, subject to the availability of funds, to implement the Mayor and Council actions.
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that reappropriations are for previously approved General Fund and special-funded projects that were considered during the development of the 2018-19 Adopted Budget. The estimated expenditures in this report are $12,378,919 less than the estimates from the time of budget development (Attachment C of the CAO report dated August 9, 2018, attached to the Council file). This does not change available funds for 2018-19 appropriations. There is no additional impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to authorization to accept funding from the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) in the amounts of $2,010,371 for the Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project and $2,320,000 for the Dynamic Corridor Ramp Metering Project.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Bonin - Buscaino), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR.

1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to:
   
   
   1. Receive $2,010,371 from Metro for the Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project, deposit the funds into the Transportation Grant Fund Work Program Fund No. 655, and appropriate as follows:
      
      
      1. Therefrom $25,495 for the implementation of a scramble crosswalk at Washington Boulevard and Pacific Avenue, to Public Works, Bureau of Street Services, Fund No. 100/86, as follows:
         
         

         Account	Title	Amount
         001090	Salaries, Overtime	$7,200
         003030	Construction Expense	18,295
         	Total:	$25,495

      2. Therein up to $1,984,876 for the construction work associated with the Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project.
         
         
   2. Receive $2,320,000 from Metro for the Dynamic Corridor Ramp Metering Project and deposit the funds into the Transportation Grant Fund Work Program Fund No. 655, and appropriate therein to a new account (to be determined by the LADOT); and pay invoices up to this amount from the California Department of Transportation to design and construct the project.
      
      
2. INSTRUCT the LADOT to report within 30 days outlining the specific locations for work to be completed using funds from the Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project and the Dynamic Corridor Ramp Metering Project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion.
   
   

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.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) and RESOLUTIONS relative to removing certain properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS for the properties listed below removing the properties detailed in the August 14, 2018  HCIDLA report, attached to the Council file(s), from the REAP, inasmuch as the owner(s) have corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the HCIDLA, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance No. 173810:
   
   

   Council file No.	Case No.	Property Address
   18-0005-S179	15786	1253 West Court Street
   18-0005-S180	574693	171 South Orange Drive

    
      
2. ADOPT the Findings contained in the August 14, 2018 HCIDLA report, attached to the Council files.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUIZAR FOR KORETZ - O'FARRELL) relative to initiating consideration to include the property located at 132 North Kings Road in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments (HCMs).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE consideration of the property located at 132 North Kings Road as a HCM under the procedures of Section 22.171.10 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code; and, INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to prepare the HCM application for review and consideration by the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC).

 

2. REQUEST the CHC, after reviewing the application, to submit its report and recommendation to the Council regarding the inclusion of the property located at 132 North Kings Road in the City's list of HCMs.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

MOTION (BUSCAINO - BONIN) relative to funding for the support of the administrative costs of Sharefest.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $100,000 in the Pipeline Franchise Revenue portion of the Council District 15 Real Property Trust Fund No. 697 to support the administrative costs of Sharefest.
   
   
2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare the necessary document(s) with, and /or payment(s) to Sharefest, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, if needed; and, that the Council member of the District be authorized to execute any such documents on behalf of the city.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (RYU - O'FARRELL) relative to funding for maintenance and watering of trees in Council District Four.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $8,000 in the Council District 4 Real Property Trust Fund No. 686/14 to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services), for maintenance and watering of trees in Council District 4.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                        PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

HEARING COMMENTS and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of 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.

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

1. HOLD a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding the issuance of 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.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the issuance of 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.

(Scheduled pursuant to Council action of August 31, 2018)

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approval of $450,000 in funding, from the Homeless Services Program line item in the 2018-19 Unappropriated Balance, for 25 supportive housing units in the Anita May Rosenstein Campus for the LGBT Center.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Ryu - Krekorian), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. APPROVE $450,000 from the Homeless Services Programs line item in the Unappropriated Balance to fund 25 supportive housing units in the Anita May Rosenstein Campus for the LGBT Center.
      
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report whether the above source of funding is appropriate and whether other sources of funding are available for this project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to prepare any Controller instructions or make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council action in this matter; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.