ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION, TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorizing Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to commence eminent domain proceedings to acquire the property located at 9200 Aviation Boulevard for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP) project.

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

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. The LAX LAMP Environmental Impact Report (EIR) [ENV-2016-3391-EIR] was certified and adopted by Council on June 7, 2017. The proposed action is within the scope of that certified EIR and does not include any changes to the LAX LAMP project that would require further review under CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code 21166 and CEQA Guidelines 15162.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Resolution of Necessity (26650) as adopted by the Board of Airport Commissioners on December 6, 2018, making all necessary findings and authorizing the commencement of eminent domain proceedings to acquire the property located at 9200 Aviation Boulevard, including an Urban Rotate Bulletin single face billboard, for the LAX LAMP; in accordance with Code of Civil Procedure sections 1245.235 and a hearing conducted by the Board of Airport Commissioners.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated December 11, 2018, finding that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of property interests located at 9200 Aviation Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90045 (Assessor's Parcel Number 4128-002-015).
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund or LAWA's Operating budget. The proposed property and billboard acquisitions, for an estimated amount of $2,768,806 will be funded through the LAX Revenue Fund to be reimbursed with Passenger Facility Charges, subject to eligibility. The proposed acquisition of properties complies with LAWA's financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION  relative to providing employees in the City of Los Angeles who are activated as members of the National Guard, Naval Militia or any reserve component of the armed services of the United States as a result of the deployment of military personnel in response to the 2018 California summer wildfires with the difference between their regular City salaries and their military salaries and to ensure the continuation of certain benefits for the duration of their military assignment.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated October 3, 2018 relative to providing employees in the City of Los Angeles who are activated as members of the National Guard, Naval Militia or any reserve component of the armed services of the United States as a result of the deployment of military personnel in response to the 2018 California summer wildfires with the difference between their regular City salaries and their military salaries and to ensure the continuation of certain benefits for the duration of their military assignment.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no additional cost to the General Fund for implementation of this Ordinance as the City budgets for the full-time annual salaries of any deployed employees who would otherwise be active at work in those departments.  There is also no additional cost to the General Fund through the Los Angeles Fire Department because there were no deployments for this event by that department’s field staff for which mandatory backfilling is required.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to additional funding for outside counsel.

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

1. TRANSFER $852,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Outside Counsel Including Workers Compensation line item, to the City Attorney, Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009301.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to amend, increasing the maximum compensation, the following contracts by these respective amounts:
   
   

   Contract No.	Contractor	Amount
   C130402	Sanders Roberts	$290,000
   C132206	Sanders Roberts	$375,000
   C106214	Colantuono Highsmith and Whatley	$11,000
   C 129460	Colantuono Highsmith and Whatley	$150,000
   C122342	Theodora Oringher PC	$11,000

3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a contract with Fox Rothschild for a period of three years to accommodate John Hansberry's move from the law firm of Pepper Hamilton, for his continued assistance in the Mei Ling Department of Justice Investigation; and, TRANSFER the remaining balance under the Pepper Hamilton Contract (C130531), $270,495, to the new contract with Fox Rothschild.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to fund the contract with Meyers Nave, already approved by Council for assistance in the Santa Susana matter, in the amount of $15,000.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, 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: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal Counsel relative to the above matter.)

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to outside counsel expenditures for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Attorney report, dated December 20, 2018, relative to outside counsel expenditures for FY 2019, as of September 30, 2018.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the retention of outside counsel to provide advice to the City of Los Angeles Deferred Compensation Plan (Plan) and the Personnel Department, Employee Benefits Division (EBD), regarding federal tax and regulatory matters.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, to execute a contract with Ice Miller and Reed Smith, to assist the City Attorney in the provision of tax and regulatory advice and guidance to the Plan, EBD, and the Board of Deferred Compensation Administration in total initial amount of $30,000 for both contracts, to be funded from the reserve fund of fees collected from Plan participants for administrative purposes.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) with Chevron U.S.A., Inc. (Chevron), for the continued operation of refinery and storages facilities.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the POLA Resolution No. 18-8385 authorizing proposed POLA FTZ Agreement No. 183614 with Chevron for the continued operation of refinery and storages facilities located within FTZ No. 202, Site B on 951 acres in El Segundo for a term of five years with three, five-year renewal options, and for an annual rent of $10,000.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that Chevron will pay the POLA an administrative fee of $10,000 per year or $50,000 for one five-year contract term, and each subsequent five-year contract term. Chevron will have three additional renewal options, subject to approval by the Board, up to a total 20-year contract term. The initial five-year term will be from January 2019 through December 2023. Total revenue anticipated from administrative fees for this contract may generate up to $200,000. The POLA estimated that the department will incur expenses of approximately $36,575 for outside consultants for all FTZ related consulting services and collect $344,746 in revenue from FTZ operators in 2018. The POLA provides FTZ sites as a service to its customers to promote international trade and commerce in the region.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – FEBRUARY 19, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 19, 2019)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) lease agreement with United Airlines, Inc. (UAL), for the use of 10,534 square feet of space in Skyview Center.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the LAWA Lease with UAL covering 10,534 square feet of space in Skyview Center, located at 6033 West Century Boulevard, adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport for approximately $950,000 over the 39-month term.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on December 6, 2018 by Resolution No. 26645, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the lease agreement with UAL.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The lease agreement complies with LAWA's adopted financial policies. LAWA funding for tenant improvements and broker commission costs are included in the Fiscal Year 2018-19 LAWA Operating Budget, LAX Cost Center No. 2001525 - Skyview Ctr, Commitment Item No. 520 - Contractual Services. It is anticipated that implementation of the lease will provide approximately $950,000 in revenue to LAWA over the duration of the term.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – FEBRUARY 4, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 1, 2019)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Third Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with Total Commercial Real Estate, Inc., for property management services.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Third Amendment to LAWA Contract No. DA-4877 with Total Commercial Real Estate, Inc., reducing the monthly fee from $56,830 to $40,000 for property management services.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on December 6, 2018 by Resolution No. 26648, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Third Amendment to Contract No. DA-4877 with Total Commercial Real Estate, Inc.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The revised monthly fee of $40,000 paid by LAWA is for continued property management services provided by Total Commercial Real Estate, Inc. The new amount is in LAWA's following budget category: Passenger Facility Charge funds, LAX Passenger Facility Charge Fund to Work Breakdown Structure Element No. 1.01.00019-71R. The contract complies with LAWA's adopted financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 12, 2019)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) operating agreement with MV Transportation, Inc., for the operation of Hollywood, Long Beach, and Westwood FlyAway bus service to and from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the First Amendment to LAWA Operating Agreement DA-5035 with MV Transportation, Inc., to add scope of services and revise the financial terms for the two renewal option years, for the operation of the Hollywood, Long Beach and Westwood FlyAway bus service to/from LAX.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on December 6, 2018 by Resolution No. 26655, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the First Amendment to Operating Agreement DA-5035 with MV Transportation, Inc.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the proposed First Amendment to the FlyAway bus services contract with MV Transportation, Inc., will result in a net cost to LAWA of approximately $2,524,844 for the first year of two one-year extension options. Recovery of the expenditures will be from landing fees, terminal rates and charges, and LAWA's non-aeronautical revenues. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2018-19 LAWA Operating Budget in the following LAX Cost Centers: No. 2001510 - LND Hollywood FlyAway, No. 2001512 - LND Long Beach FlyAway, and No. 2001198 - LND Westwood FlyAway. Funding for future years will be requested as part of the LAWA annual budget process. The proposed amendment complies with LAWA's adopted financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – FEBRUARY 11, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 8, 2019)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Superintendent of Building (Class Code 9201) position for the Department of Building and Safety (DBS) from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Superintendent of Building (Class Code 9201) position for the DBS 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 - FEBRUARY 5, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 5, 2019)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT  relative to the exemption of three Project Coordinator (Class Code 1537) and three Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) positions for the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of three Project Coordinator (Class Code 1537) and three Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) positions for the RAP from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4).

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Assistant Director of Sanitation (Class Code 7225) position for the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Assistant Director of Sanitation (Class Code 7225) position for the BOS 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 - FEBRUARY 5, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 5, 2019)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Second Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with Airports Council International World for the annual Airport Service Quality survey.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Second Amendment to LAWA Contract No. 4700001225 with Airports Council International World to extend the term by one year and increase the contract authority to not exceed $870,000, for participation by LAWA in the annual Airport Service Quality survey.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on December 6, 2018 by Resolution No. 26652, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Second Amendment to Contract No. 4700001225 with Airports Council International World.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Financing will be from funds currently available in LAWA's Fiscal Year 2018-19 Operating Budget in the Guest Experience Cost Center, Commitment Item 520 - Contractual Services. Future years' funding will be requested as part of the annual budget process. Expenditures will be recovered through landing fees, terminal rates and charges, and other non-aeronautical revenues (e.g., concessions, parking lot revenue, etc.).

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – FEBRUARY 11, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 8, 2019)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT  relative to Resolution Authority for one Arts Manager II position for the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the August 31, 2018 Department of Cultural Affairs report relative to  Resolution Authority for one Arts Manager II position for the LAWA.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Ventura Boulevard and Fruitland Drive Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 6, 2018.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MARCH 27, 2019 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Ventura Boulevard and Fruitland Drive Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,514.44 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2018-19 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  March 20, 2019)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Broadway and 9th Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 6, 2018.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MARCH 27, 2019 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Broadway and 9th Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $14,775.46 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2018-19 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  March 20, 2019)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Eldridge Avenue and Polk Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 12, 2018.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MARCH 27, 2019 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Eldridge Avenue and Polk Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,098.91 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2018-19 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  March 20, 2019)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Roscoe Boulevard and Louise Avenue Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 12, 2018.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MARCH 27, 2019 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Roscoe Boulevard and Louise Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,763.27 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2018-19 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  March 20, 2019)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Topham Street and Etiwanda Avenue Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 12, 2018.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MARCH 27, 2019 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Topham Street and Etiwanda Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $861.96 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2018-19 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  March 20, 2019)

5855 South Denver Avenue (Case No. 478091) Assessor I.D. No. 6004-034-009

MOTION (WESSON - MARTINEZ) relative to holding a special meeting for the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) in the City Hall Tom Bradley Room.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the HCIDLA to use the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on Friday, January 25, 2019, with the understanding that any costs incurred by the Department of General Services associated with this event will be reimbursed to that Department by the HCIDLA.

MOTION (KREKORIAN - O'FARRELL) relative to issuing Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $23,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition and rehabilitation of the 83-unit multifamily housing project located at 7507 Simpson Avenue.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule and place on the next available City Council agenda consideration of the results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) public hearing for the Simpson Arbor Apartments, held on December 27, 2018; and adopt the accompanying TEFRA Resolution and Minutes of the public hearing held in accordance with Section 142 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and Section 147(f) of the Code setting the official intent of the City to issue Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $23,000,000 to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of the 83-unit multifamily housing project located at 7507 Simpson Avenue in Council District Two.

MOTION (RYU -BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding four street improvement projects in Council District Four.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish new project accounts and TRANSFER $578,000  within the Special Gas Tax Improvement Fund, Fund No. 206/50, Vista Crest Drive (3006) Account No. 50RKHC to those new accounts as follows:
   
   

   Account	Title	Amount
   TBD	McCadden Pl Concrete St. between 1st and 2nd	$73,533
   TBD	Lyric Avenue Reconstruction	167,467
   TBD	6th  - Ogden/Curson HAWK	149,000
   TBD	Bronson and Canyon Sidewalk Repair	188,000

   
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $151,467 from the Engineering Special Services Fund, Fund No. 682/50, McCadden PL Beverly, Account No. 50NVCA to the newly created McCadden Pl Concrete St between 1st and 2nd account within Fund No. 206/50.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make technical corrections, as necessary, to the above instructions to effectuate the intent of this motion.

MOTION (WESSON - CEDILLO) relative to installing street banners to encourage neighborhood stakeholders to participate in MidCity's community programs and activities.

Recommendations for Council action:  

1. APPROVE in accordance with the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 63.132, the Street Banner Program recognizing the MidCity Neighborhood Council's outreach efforts, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program for the period of February 1, 2019 to February 1, 2020.  
   
   
2. APPROVE the content of the Street Banner design, as attached to this Motion.

MOTION (PRICE - RODRIGUEZ) relative to waiving the room rental fees for the Glamour Gowns 2019 event to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on March 22-24, 2019.

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

1. FIND that the Glamour Gowns 2019 event, sponsored by CASA of Los Angeles, serves a public purpose in that it provides high-school aged girls in foster care with dresses and accessories for a special event while instilling self-esteem, self confidence and a feeling of self-worth.
   
   
2. APPROVE  a fee waiver for the Glamour Gowns 2019 event, in the amount of $6,805 for Convention Center room rental fees, in accordance with the Convention Center Fee Subsidy Policy approved by the City Council (Council file No. 08-0589).
   
   
3. ALLOCATE $6,805 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0709 (CD-9 Community Services) to reimburse the Convention Center for this purpose.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT/AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to  prepare, process and execute the necessary document(s) or agreement(s) with, or payment to AEG Management LACC, LLC, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE the City Clerk 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.

MOTION (O'FARRELL - KREKORIAN) relative to funding for enforcement services and First Amendment permitting related functions in the Hollywood Walkability Program.

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

1. TRANSFER / APPROPRIATE $190,443 in the Various Tunnels Closures CD-13 portion of the Council Community Projects line item General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 as follows: $10,000 to the Personnel Fund No. 100/66, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services) and $180,443 to the below listed Accounts and in the amounts specified in the Street Services Fund No. 100/86, for enforcement services and First Amendment permitting related functions in the Hollywood Walkability Program.
   
   

   Account	Title	Amount
   001010	Salaries-General	$153,777
   001090	Overtime	12,500
   002120	Printing and Binding	333
   003310	Transportation Expense	10,000
   006010	Office and Administrative Expense	3,833
   	TOTAL:	$180,443

   
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the following five resolution authority positions for the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) - effective March 1, 2019:
      
   ( 1) Senior Street Services Investigator II, Class Code 4285-2
   ( 4) Street Services Investigator, Class Code 4283-0
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the BSS to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

MOTION (BUSCAINO - SMITH) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Derek Schaefer for an additional six months.

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

REAFFIRM the Council's findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the death of Derek Schaefer (Council action of April 18, 2018, Council file No. 18-0010-S14) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the offer of reward by the Office of the City Clerk and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.

MOTION (WESSON - RYU) relative to retroactively extending the performance period of the contract between the City and the Lifeway Connection Center.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), with the assistance of the City Attorney, to retroactively extend the performance period of the contract between the City and the Lifeway Connection Center from May 28, 2018 to December 31, 2019.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the HCIDLA to make any technical changes or adjustments to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (SMITH - RYU) relative to funding for additional Police services in Council District 12.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $11,340 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281212 (CD 12 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 001092 (Overtime - Police Officers) to fund additional Police services in Council District 12.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department to make any corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (SMITH - RYU) relative to funding for a Police Department party car in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Devonshire Division.

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

1. ALLOCATE/APPROPRIATE $38,660 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 1092 (Overtime - Police Officers) to be used in funding a party car in the LAPD Devonshire Division.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this motion.

MOTION (RYU for WESSON - MARTINEZ) relative to hosting a special reception for the Office of the City Clerk in the City Hall Tom Bradley Room.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Office of the City Clerk to use the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on February 28, 2019 during normal business hours.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled City of Los Angeles v. Deloitte Financial Advisory Services, LLC, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC702439. (This case arises from a business tax assessment.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on January 14, 2019)

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled City of Los Angeles v. Tony Buzelli, Jim Jaeger, and Don Teichen, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC702440. (This case arises from a business tax assessment.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on January 14, 2019)

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Vahik Shahbazian v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC611377. (This incident arises out of an alleged trip-and-fall accident which occurred on December 8, 2015 at 13091 Hubbard Street, Los Angeles.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on January 14, 2019)

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Maya Holcomb v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC634742. (This matter arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on February 4, 2016 in the Encino area of Los Angeles.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on January 14, 2019)

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Smith v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC660301. (This matter arises from an incident alleges inverse condemnation and seeks damages caused by a landslide.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on January 14, 2019)

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Joseph Martin v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC585781. (This matter arises from an accident where the plaintiff stepped onto a sunken sprinkler on July 16, 2014, in the Penmar Municipal Golf Course in Venice.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on January 14, 2019)

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Leann Peteque v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC670964. (This matter arises out of a motor vehicle accident in the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on January 14, 2019)

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Be Wicked, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, and MNP, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC600533. (This matter arises from a flooding incident of commercial property that occurred on December 12, 2014, at 1020 Wilde Street.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on January 14, 2019)

Reconsidered Item No. 25 from Council meeting of January 22, 2019

ITEM NO. (25) - 18-0527 (CD 9)

COMMUNICATION FROM the LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT and RESOLUTION relative to request for authority to issue Tax-Exempt Multifamily Conduit Revenue Bonds in the amount up to $10,771,000 for the Casa De Rosas Apartments Project.