HEARING COMMENTS and RESOLUTION pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) 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.

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

1. CONSIDER the results of the TEFRA public hearing for the Simpson Arbor Apartments held on December 27, 2018.
   
   
2. 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.

(Scheduled pursuant to Council action of January 25, 2019)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSPORTATION AND BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES' REPORT and AMENDING MOTION (RYU - O'FARRELL) relative to returning parking meter revenue to the locations where it was generated for transportation improvements, and creating a Parking Enterprise Fund to replace the Special Parking Revenue Fund (SPRF).

A. TRANSPORTATION AND BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES' REPORT

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to implement the SPRF Local Return Pilot Program that would return a portion of meter revenue back to the area from which it was generated.
   
   
2. APPROVE the SPRF Local Return Pilot Program Rules and Procedures attached to the LADOT report dated May 14, 2018.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the attached SPRF Local Return Pilot Program Rules and Procedures in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
   
   
4. DIRECT the LADOT:
   
   
   1. In conjunction with the City Attorney, to prepare program agreements with Lincoln Heights, Pacific Palisades, and Westwood Village Business Improvement Districts to participate in the pilot program.
      
      
   2. To report to the Transportation Committee in 180 days with progress updates on the pilot program. 

    

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The pilot program is funded through an appropriation in the Fiscal Year 2018 adopted SPRF budget.

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

For:      Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council

B. AMENDING MOTION (RYU - O'FARRELL)

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND the Transportation and Budget and Finance Committees' Report to add the Sherman Oaks Business Improvement District to participate in the pilot program.

(Continued from Council meeting of January 18, 2019)

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Second Amendment to Contract No. C-129186 with Urban Futures Bond Administration, Inc. (Urban Futures) for the continuation of services related to occupancy monitoring of affordable housing.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Negotiate and execute a Second Amendment to Contract No. C-129186 with Urban Futures for the continued provision of services related to the monitoring of tenant occupancy of housing units with HCIDLA affordability restrictions, to increase compensation by $1,250,319, for a revised total not to exceed $3,150,319, for a retroactive term of 12 months from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, in substantial conformance with the draft Amendment contained in the January 15, 2019 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, availability of funds, and compliance with the City’s contracting requirements.
      
      
   2. Prepare Controller’s instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Council and Mayor actions on this matter, subject to the approval of the CAO.
             
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish and appropriate a new appropriation account entitled Occupancy Monitoring in the amount of $100,000 within the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund No. 55J/43 from the available cash balance of the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund.
      
      
   2. Transfer funding within the Housing Community Investment Department No. 43, HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fund No. 561 as follows to provide funding for a contract:
      
      

      From:
      	Fund	Account	Title	Amount
      	561	43R143	Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department	$88,770
      	561	43R299	Reimbursement of General Fund Costs	$57,700
      			Total:	$146,470
      To:
      	561	43R243	Occupancy Monitoring	$146,470

      
             
   3. Decrease appropriation in the amount of $88,770 in Fund No. 100/43, Account No. 1010, Salaries, General account.
      
      
   4. Expend funds appropriated to fund the contract, upon proper written demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, as follows:
      
      
      1. Municipal Housing Finance Fund No. 815, Account No. 43R243 in the amount of $170,430.
         
         
      2. Home Investment Partnerships Program Fund No. 561, Account No. 43R243 in the amount of $326,470.
         
         
      3. Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund No. 55J, Account No. 43R243 in the amount of $100,000.  

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund.  The proposed Second Amendment to Contract No. C-129186 with Urban Futures will be provided by the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fund No. 561, the Municipal Housing Finance Fund No. 815, and the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund No. 55J.  The above recommendations are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that funding for the proposed contract amendment is available within the identified funds.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization to accept and execute grants from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Accept and execute grant agreements with the OTS in the amount of $152,000 for the Child Passenger Safety Program and $250,000 for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program for the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019, subject to approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
      
      

   2. Execute Professional Services Agreements (PSAs) with six Family Source Center agencies that are willing to participate in the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program to provide pedestrian and bicycle safety education, outreach, and distribution of related safety equipment supplies for the period October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. There is $56,000 available for these contractual services as follows:
      
      

      Family Source Center Agency	Amount
      All People's Community Center	$8,500
      Barrio Action Youth and Family Center	10,000
      Central City Neighborhood Partners	10,000
      El Central de Ayuda	9,000
      Latino Resource Organization	10,000
      Youth Policy Institute	8,500
      Total:	$56,000

                               

2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish new accounts and increase/decrease accounts within the Traffic Safety Fund No. 45C/43 for the Child Passenger Safety Grant as follows:
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      43R143	Housing and Community Investment	$83,405.64
      43R299	Reimbursements to General Fund	(41,390.30)
      43R343	HCIDLA Cost	56,757.50
      43R582	Family Source Centers Nonprofit Managed	56,000.00
      	Total:	$154,772.84

      
             
   2. Increase/decrease appropriations in the amount of $83,405.64 within Fund No. 100/43 as follows: 
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      1010	Salaries- General	($17,739.41)
      1070	Salaries, As-Needed	40,342.23
      1090	Salaries- Overtime	695.67
      2120	Printing and Binding	1,767.40
      2130	Travel	5,159.00
      3040	Contractual Services	(696.00)
      3310	Transportation	(1,086.00)
      6010	Office and Administration	43,950.75
      6030	Leasing	11,012.00
      	Total:	$83,405.64

          

3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for technical corrections that may be necessary and consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement such transactions. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund.  The recommended actions comply with City Financial Policies in that they are fully funded by the OTS grant award in the amount of $152,000 for the Child Passenger Safety Program and $250,000 for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the City-owned property at 11010 Santa Monica Boulevard (Lot No. 748) as an Affordable Housing Opportunity.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DESIGNATE the municipal parking lot at 11010 Santa Monica Boulevard (Lot 748) as an Affordable Housing Opportunity pursuant to City Administrative Officer review and analysis. 
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to release a Request for Proposals to select qualified developers for the disposition and development of 11010 Santa Monica Boulevard, a real estate asset owned by the City of Los Angeles and currently operated as a municipal parking lot by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation.
      
3. INSTRUCT the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to report with recommendations regarding the selection of a qualified candidate from the RFP. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that there will be no immediate impact to the General Fund.  Any future impact is unknown at this time but will be transmitted to Council once that information is determined.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

6808 South Denver Avenue (Case No. 621657) Assessor I.D. No. 6013-019-011

3195 East Blanchard Street (Case No. 557402) Assessor I.D. No. 5178-005-038

MOTION (SMITH - BUSCAINO) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the series of bank robberies across the City of Los Angeles beginning on November 10, 2018. 

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

1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $15,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the series of bank robberies across the City of Los Angeles beginning on November 10, 2018.
   
   
2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.

MOTION (SMITH - WESSON) relative to changing the meeting time for the Information, Technology, and General Services Committee.

RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 2.2 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, that the regularly scheduled meeting day and time of the Information, Technology, and General Services Committee be changed from 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. to 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.; this change to be effective upon adoption of this Motion.

MOTION (KORETZ - BLUMENFIELD) relative to installing street banners announcing the importance of preserving our hillsides and building better communities for the period of January 2019 - January 2020.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE in accordance with the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, the Street Banner program being coordinated by the Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council identifying the importance of preserving our hillsides and building better communities, as a City of Los Angeles Nonevent Street Banner Program for the period of January 2019 - January 2020.
   
   
2. APPROVE the content of the Street Banner designs.

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 69616 located at 12130 North Nugent Drive southerly of Louise Avenue.

(Bond No. C-132707)

Subdivider: Aaron Sperling; Surveyor: Ofer Shapira

Fiscal Impact Statement: The subdivider has paid a fee of $8,720 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A)(2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Smith and President Wesson (12); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson and Ryu (3)