HEARING COMMENTS and RESOLUTION pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) relative to the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $23,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of an 88-unit multifamily rental housing project known as Hollywood El Centro Apartments located at 6211 De Longpre Avenue.

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 revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $23,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of an 88-unit multifamily rental housing project known as Hollywood El Centro Apartments located at 6211 De Longpre Avenue.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $23,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of an 88-unit multifamily rental housing project known as Hollywood El Centro Apartments located at 6211 De Longpre Avenue.

(Scheduled pursuant to Council action of November 21, 2018)

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to negotiating and executing a new lease with Congressman Ted Lieu for office space at the West Los Angeles (WLA) Municipal Building, located at 1645 Corinth Avenue.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease with Congressman Ted Lieu of the California 33rd Congressional District, for office space available at the WLA Municipal Building located at 1645 Corinth Avenue for a term of two years with one two-year option to renew with the amended clause to allow the City to terminate at its discretion due to future plans to redevelop the facility.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the transfer of $170,000 from the West Los Angeles Tenant Improvement CIEP Fund No. 100/54/00P316 to GSD’s Leasing Account Fund No. 100/40/6030.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that there is no net impact on the General Fund.  The City will front fund tenant improvements totaling $190,000 which will be fully reimbursed by monthly lease payments of $7,916 over a two-year term.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTIONS relative to support and/or sponsorship of legislation to change the Passenger Facility Charge, improve staffing and technology for security at the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), and regulate clean fuel requirements; and,  to monitor legislation to streamline California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) reviews and integrate LAWA with an Unmanned Aircraft System. 

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS to include in the City's 2019-20 Federal and State Legislative Programs, SUPPORT for the following proposals, as submitted by LAWA:
      
   
   1. Eliminating or increasing the cap on the Passenger Facility Charge.
      
      
   2. Increasing Customs and Border Protection Officer staffing and funding entry and exit technology programs at Los Angeles International Airport.
      
      
   3. Local/airport authority to set clean fuel requirements for Transportation Network Companies operating at airports.
      
      
2. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of LAWA, to monitor the following proposals; and, INSTRUCT the CLA to report and prepare resolutions, if necessary, when additional details regarding the legislation are available:
      
   
   1. Streamlined CEQA review of critical local public works infrastructure projects for identified, large-scale public events.
      
      
   2. Safe integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems into national and regional airspace that prohibits activity that presents a risk to aviation or public safety.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. 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 RESOLUTIONS relative to support and/or sponsorship of legislation to redefine gravely disabled, establish guidelines for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Community Paramedicine Programs (CPPs), and establish guidelines for the transportation of patients to medical facilities.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS to include in the City’s 2019-20 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT and/or SPONSORSHIP of the following proposals:

1. Legislation that would expand the definition of gravely disabled to include medical treatment where the lack or failure of such treatment results in substantial physical harm or death, while maintaining safeguards to protect an individual’s rights.
   
   
2. Legislation which would establish guidelines that would enable local EMS agencies to establish CPPs.
   
   
3. Legislation which would authorize local EMS agencies to allow paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians to transport patients to community care facilities such as behavioral health facilities or sobering centers instead of to a hospital with an emergency department.
   
   

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.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a new license agreement with CIM/H and H Retail, LP/Andrews International, for a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Bureau of Street Services (BSS) substation located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard. 

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a new license agreement with CIM/H and H Retail, LP/Andrews International, for a LAPD and BSS substation located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, under the terms and conditions as substantially outlined in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated November 5, 2018.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The MFC reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTIONS relative to support and/or sponsorship of legislation promoting affordable housing; and, to monitor legislation on other related housing matters.

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS to include in the City’s 2019-20 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT and/or SPONSORSHIP of the following proposals:
   
   
   1. Ellis Act Reform.
      
      
   2. Eviction Data.
      
      
   3. Redevelopment Financing Tool.
      
      
   4. Article 34 Reform or Repeal.
      
      
2. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, to monitor the following proposals; and, INSTRUCT the CLA to report and prepare Resolutions, if necessary, when additional details regarding related legislation are available:
    
   1. Anti-Discrimination for Section 8 and Other Rental Assistance Vouchers.
      
      
   2. Cap and Trade Program.
      
      
   3. Upzoning / Streamlining.
      
      
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS to include in the City’s 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT and/or SPONSORSHIP of the following proposals: 
   
   
   1. Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program Reform.
      
      
   2. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule.
      
      
   3. National Housing Trust Fund.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a new lease with City Printing Center to operate a printing service in Suite D of the Marvin Braude Retail Mall located at 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard. 

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a new lease with City Printing Center to operate a printing service in Suite D of the Marvin Braude Retail Mall located at 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard, under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated October 29, 2018. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that approval of the report recommendation and lease will result in $2,184 monthly or $26,208 annually and are unanticipated revenues to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

INSTRUCT the Department of General Services and other appropriate departments, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to negotiate an amendment to the existing lease with the South Bay Boys and Girls Club for space located at 802 Gardena Boulevard, Los Angeles 90247, to extend the lease term at a below market rate and to make any other modifications as necessary.

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.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Administrative Citation Enforcement (ACE) Program status update.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the City Attorney report dated October 16, 2018 (attached to the Council file), which provides the most recent update to the ACE Program.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 Adopted Budget Recommendation for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) computer modernization.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the LAPD report dated April 19, 2018 (attached to the Council file), which responds to the FY 2017-18 Adopted Budget Recommendation regarding the LAPD's computer replacement needs and development of immediate and long-term plans for modernizing the LAPD's computers.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 Adopted Budget Recommendation for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) BMW electric vehicle placements.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the LAPD report dated October 4, 2018 (attached to the Council file), which responds to the FY 2017-18 Adopted Budget Recommendation regarding the LAPD's BMW electric vehicles received by the City and the date each vehicle was placed in service.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the in-kind donation of Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers game tickets, valued at $26,550, for the benefit of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the donation of Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers game tickets from Mr. Steve Needleman of Anjac Fashion Buildings, valued at $26,550, for the benefit of the LAFD, Bureau of Admninstration; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LAFD reports that there is no fiscal impact to the LAFD's budget from the acceptance of this donation.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to evaluating the property at 741 Gayley Avenue for possible development as a crisis and bridge housing facility.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Koretz - Blumenfield):

1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), the Bureau of Engineering, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, and any other affected City stakeholders, to evaluate the property at 741 Gayley Avenue to determine if the property is suitable for development as a crisis and bridge housing facility.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the City Homeless Coordinator, if the property is determined to be suitable for development as a crisis and bridge housing facility, to coordinate with the Los Angeles County to identify funds for operations at the sites, including,  but not limited to County Measure H revenue.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an agreement with the Los Angeles County (County) Department of Health Services (DHS) for the development of supportive housing and shelter for homeless individuals.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Koretz - Harris-Dawson):

1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to submit to the Homeless Strategy Committee (HSC) for review the following request to utilize State Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funds:
   
   

   a.	Approve funds in the amount of $100,000 from the HEAP Grant Fund No. 60P/10, AC-3 - Programs and Services, for evaluation and rehabilitation services to be provided by the County DHS.
   b.	Authorize the CAO to negotiate and execute a Letter of Agreement with the County for real estate services to develop supportive housing and shelter for homeless individuals throughout the City, including the property at 741 Gayley Avenue with the following terms: The County will:

   
   

   	i.	Partner with the City to identify crisis and bridge housing sites in the City of Los Angeles.
   	ii.	Evaluate and procure suitable sites for rehabilitation and development, which includes site and program design, improvements, and land-use permitting.
   	iii.	Negotiate lease rates.
   	iv.	Provide project management.
   	v.	Collaborate with all stakeholders to attain project completion.

2. INSTRUCT the CAO to submit HSC's recommendations to Council relative to the use of HEAP funds for County real estate services.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to evaluating the property at 2817 South Hope Street for possible development as a crisis and bridge housing facility.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price - Harris-Dawson):

1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), the Bureau of Engineering, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, and any other affected City stakeholders, to work with the Los Angeles County to evaluate the property at 2817 South Hope Street to determine if the property is suitable for development as a crisis and bridge housing facility.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the City Homeless Coordinator, if the property is determined to be suitable for development as a crisis and bridge housing facility, to coordinate with the Los Angeles County to identify funds for operations at the site, including, but not limited to, County Measure H revenue.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initiating reviews of the City-owned properties located at 928 Marine Avenue and 529 West 11th Street for possible development as permanent supportive housing.

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

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and any other affected stakeholders, to initiate reviews of City-owned properties located at 928 Maine Avenue and 529 West 11th Street in Council District 15, to determine the suitability for development as permanent supportive housing in conformance with the procedure set forth for the City's Asset Evaluation Framework.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funding for vehicular homelessness programs in Council Districts 8, 9 and 15.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Harris-Dawson - Price - Buscaino):

1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to submit to the Homeless Strategy Committee (HSC) for review the funding requests as stated in Motion to utilize State HEAP funds.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CAO to submit HSC's recommendation to Council relative to the use of HEAP funds for the funding requests stated in the Motion.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funds for Council District 8's Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Harris-Dawson - Price):

1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to submit to the Homeless Strategy Committee (HSC) for review the funding request for $450,000 to utilize State HEAP funds for Council District 8's Multi-Disciplinary Team to continue their outreach services, as detailed in the Motion.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CAO to submit HSC's recommendation to Council relative to the use of HEAP funds for the funding request stated in the Motion.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Neither the CAO 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 authorizing and executing Amendment No. 1 to Contract C-127521 with Verizon Business Network Services Inc. for Citywide telecommunications services.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Information Technology Agency (ITA), to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract C-127521 with Verizon Business Network Services, Inc. for Citywide telecommunications services in order to: 

1. Extend the term of the contract by one year and include an option to renew for an additional year subject to the State's renewal of the CALNET 3 Program, for a new contract term of June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2020.
   
   
2. Permit ITA to execute an amendment to this contract without subsequent Mayor and Council approvals in the event of an ownership change during the lifespan of the contract; subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and compliance with the City’s contracting requirements.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed Amendment No. 1 to Contract C-127521 with Verizon Business Network Services Inc. will authorize the City to use State-negotiated pricing for various telecommunications services. ITA estimates that the cost of the services will be approximately $800,000 this fiscal year, and indicates that this cost can be paid from the Department’s existing $9.7 million 2018-19 Adopted Budget appropriation within its Communication Services Account for telephone, internet, and other communications services. Additional contract expenditures will be subject to future annual appropriations within the Adopted Budget. Since budgeted funds are available in 2018-19 and future payments are subject to subsequent appropriation, the recommendation of this report complies with the City’s Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

1646 West 57th Street. (Lien: $1,288.56)

SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION - MOTION REQUIRED.

731 West 77th Street. (Lien: $2,728.15)

SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION - MOTION REQUIRED.

1183 East 35th Street. (Lien: $3,789.30)

SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION - MOTION REQUIRED.

3417 South 4th Avenue (Front Single Family Dwelling and Rear Dwelling). (Lien: $14,257.43)

SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION - MOTION REQUIRED.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Ordinance No. 184251 (2015-16 to 2017-18 Fiscal Year Salaries and Benefits) to provide adjusted salaries for the non-represented class of Community Arts Director (Class Code 2477).

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated September 7, 2018 to amend Ordinance No. 184251 (2015-16 to 2017-18 Fiscal Year Salaries and Benefits) to provide adjusted salaries for the non-represented class of Community Arts Director (Class Code 2477).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Controller to correct any clerical errors or to make technical corrections in the Ordinance. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the retroactive cost of the salary adjustment will be approximately $20,800 with an annual cost of $10,565 for fiscal year 2018-19.  The Department of Cultural Affairs will absorb the additional cost within its current annual budget.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Ordinance No. 184251 (2015-16 to 2017-18 Fiscal Year Salaries and Benefits) to amend the salary for the new non-represented class of Assistant Executive Director Department on Disability (Class Code 9722) and provide revised salaries for the non-represented class and pay grades of Senior Labor Relations Specialist I and II (Class Codes 9202-1 and 9202-2, respectively).

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated November 6, 2018 to amend Ordinance No. 184251 (2015-16 to 2017-18 Fiscal Year Salaries and Benefits) to amend the salary for the new non-represented class of Assistant Executive Director Department on Disability (Class Code 9722) and provide revised salaries for the non-represented class and pay grades of Senior Labor Relations Specialist I and II (Class Codes 9202-1 and 9202-2, respectively).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO), upon accretion of said new class to a bargaining unit, to amend the appropriate Memorandum of Understanding to reflect the salary approved by Ordinance.  
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the CAO and Controller to correct any clerical errors, or, if approved by the City Attorney, any technical errors in the above Ordinance. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that any costs associated with the technical changes reflected in the attached Ordinance will be absorbed within budgeted funds for the employing departments.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 4.245.1 to make certain technical changes.

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated November 6, 2018 to amend Ordinance No. 184251 (2015-16 to 2017-18 Fiscal Year Salaries and Benefits) to:
   
   
   1. Reflect class title changes.
      
      
   2. Delete Executive Director positions covered for the same benefit as General Managers listed in LAAC Section 4.321.
      
      
   3. Delete Personnel Director III following its accretion to a bargaining unit and add Senior Relations Specialist III.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Controller to correct any clerical errors or, if approved by the City Attorney, any technical errors in the above Ordinance. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no cost associated with the technical changes reflected in the attached ordinance amending LAAC Section 4.245.1.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE relative to the exemption of one Assistant Director Bureau of Street Services (Class Code 4156) position for the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Assistant Director Bureau of Street Services (Class Code 4156) position for the BSS from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 7, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 7, 2018)

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE relative to the exemption of one Deputy Airport General Manager Airports II (Class Code 0163) position for the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Deputy Airport General Manager Airports II (Class Code 0163) position for the LAWA from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 7, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 7, 2018)

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE relative to the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) position for the Library Department from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) position for the Library Department from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 7, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 7, 2018)

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE relative to acceptance of a bequest of $45,000 from the Phyllis Biddiscombe 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 $45,000 from the Phyllis Biddiscombe Trust.
   
   
2. APPROVE:
   
   
   1. The acceptance of any residual funds up to the $8,500 to be distributed by December 2019.
      
      
   2. The deposit of the above-mentioned funds into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund.
      
      
   3. The disbursement of these funds 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.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE relative to the exemption of one Project Assistant (Class Code 1542) position for the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Project Assistant (Class Code 1542) position for the HCIDLA from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4).

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) Grant status and funding requests.

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

1. APPROVE the following uses of the HEAP Grant funds:
   
   

   a.	$100,000 for a contract with the County Department of Health Services for real estate evaluation and rehabilitation services related to privately owned buildings proposed as bridge housing facilities.
   b.	$1,600,000 for the Department of Public Works Bureau of Engineering for consultant services to perform California Environmental Quality Act analysis and design services for proposed bridge housing facilities.
   c.	$363,072 for the Department of General Services (GSD) for staffing, consultant and equipment costs associated with implementing approved bridge housing facilities.
   d.	$11,066 for the CAO for 12 months of overtime for accounting transactions.

2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   

   a.	Transfer $100,000 from the HEAP Grant Fund No. 60P/10, AC-3 Programs and Services to the CAO Fund No. 100/10, Account No. 003040 Contractual Services.
   b.	Transfer $1,600,000 from the HEAP Grant Fund No. 60P/10, AC-1 - Capital and Operating Support to a new account in the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50, entitled Crisis Bridge Housing Facilities - Various Engineering Services.
   c.	Transfer $124,612 from the HEAP Grant Fund No. 60P/10, AC-5 Administrative Costs to the GSD Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 001010 Salaries General.
   d.	Transfer $238,460 from the HEAP Grant Fund No. 60P/10, AC-1 - Capital and Operating Support to the following accounts:

   	Fund-Department	Account	Title	Amount
   	100/40-GSD	003040	Contractual Services	$  50,000
   	100/40-GSD	003180	Construction Materials	$114,000
   	100/40-GSD	001010	Salaries General	$  74,460

   
   

   e.	Transfer $11,066 from the HEAP Grant Fund No. 60P/10, AC-5 Administrative Costs to the CAO Fund No. 100/10, Account No. 001090 Overtime General.

3. AUTHORIZE the CAO, or designee, to make any technical and/or accounting corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this report; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of approving the recommendations in this report.  The approved recommendations will be funded with State HEAP Grant funds.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Homelessness and Poverty Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

MOTION (MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL) relative to accepting two grant awards for the Mid Valley Multipurpose Center and Cesar Chavez Park Projects.

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

1. ACCEPT and receive the two grant awards of Prop 68 Specified grant funds for the Mid Valley Multipurpose Center Project in the amount of $300,000 and Cesar Chavez Park Project in the amount of $1,500,000; and AUTHORIZE the Controller to deposit and appropriate $300,000 to Recreation and Parks Fund No. 205/89, Account No. TBD for Mid Valley Multipurpose Center Project and $1,500,000 to Recreation and Parks Fund No. 205/89, Account No. TBD for Cesar Chavez Park Project.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks to execute the two grant agreements and to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments consistent with this motion, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Reconsidered Item No. 16 from Council meeting of November 28, 2018

MOTION (BONIN - BUSCAINO) relative to funding for the installation of string lighting for the median islands on Venice Boulevard from Wasatch to Grand View.

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                 PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

4719 South Gramercy Place. (Lien: $6,142.92)

SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION - MOTION REQUIRED.