CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Operating Agreement with ABM Aviation, Inc.

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 First Amendment to LAWA Operating Agreement DA-5043 with ABM Aviation, Inc., to add scope of services, adjust the hourly billable rates, and increase expenditure authority by $2,700,000, for new total not to exceed $143,300,000, for the operation and management of the Central Terminal Area parking garage system at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on January 17, 2019, by Resolution No. 26682, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the First Amendment to Operating Agreement DA-5043 with ABM Aviation, Inc.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the First Amendment to the LAWA agreement with ABM Aviation, Inc., expands the scope of work, adjusts the employee compensation and increases contract authority by $2,676,030, from $140,561,800 to $143,237,830, over the remainder of the five-year term (concluding May 31, 2021) to automate parking garage access and payment controls and to address management fee and hourly billable rate increases for services impacted by LAWA's adoption of adjustments to the City's Living Wage Ordinance. The proposed action will result in a $2,676,030 increase to LAWA's Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Operating Budget. The required funding will be appropriated and allocated from the LAX Revenue Fund to the FY 2018-19 LAWA Operating Budget in the Landside Management and Airport Permit Services Cost Center. This amendment and the original agreement comply with LAWA's adopted financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – MARCH 26, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MARCH 26, 2019)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fourth Amendment to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) lease with Concentra Health Services, Inc.

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 Fourth Amendment to the LAWA lease with Concentra Health Services, Inc., to extend the term by 120 months, for the use of 17,217 square feet of space in Skyview Center, located at 6033 West Century Boulevard, adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on January 17, 2019, by Resolution No. 26675, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Fourth Amendment to Lease with Concentra Health Services, Inc.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. 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 $6,204,000 in revenue to LAWA over the duration of the term.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – FEBRUARY 27, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – FEBRUARY 27, 2019)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Agreement with Toolots, Inc.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor 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 POLA Resolution No. 18-8399 and proposed FTZ Agreement No. 18-3622 with Toolots, Inc., for the use of 145,520 square feet of warehouse and office space at FTZ No. 202, Site No. 53 located at 16300 Shoemaker Avenue, Cerritos, for an initial term of five years, with three subsequent five-year renewal options for an annual fee of $10,000.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that Toolots, Inc., has paid the POLA a one-time application fee of $5,000. In addition, Toolots, Inc., will pay an annual administrative fee of $10,000 per year or $50,000 for the five-year contract term, and each subsequent five-year contract term. Toolots, Inc., will have three additional renewal contract options, subject to approval by the Board of Harbor Commissioners, up to a total 20-year contract term. Total revenue amount may generate up to $205,000, including the $5,000 application fee, over the 20-year contract period. In Fiscal Year 2017-2018, the Port incurred expenses of approximately $36,575 for FTZ- related consulting services and collected $344,746 in revenue from Port FTZ operators. The Port 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 – MARCH 26, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 26, 2019)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Operating Agreement with CEVA Freight, LLC.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor 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 POLA Resolution No. 18-8397 and Third Amendment to POLA FTZ Operating Agreement No. 18-2722-C with CEVA Freight, LLC, for the use of 305,400 square feet of office and warehouse space at 19600 South Western Avenue, Torrance, for a term of five-years with three, five-year renewal options, and for an annual fee of $7,750.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed Third Amendment of POLA's Operating Agreement allows CEVA Freight, LLC, to continue operating and managing its FTZ office and warehouse facilities. CEVA will pay the POLA an annual fee of $7,750 per year for the five-year term of the agreement. Funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – APRIL 1, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 29, 2019)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Developer Agreement with Cognac Pacific Gateway, LLC.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor 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 POLA Resolution No. 18-8398 and Second Amendment to POLA FTZ Developer Agreement No. 18-2723-B with Cognac Pacific Gateway, LLC, for the use of offices space and warehouses at the southwest corner of Vermont Avenue and 190th Street, Torrance, for an annual fee of $7,750.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed Second Amendment with Cognac Pacific Gateway, LLC, will authorize the FTZ Developer to continue operations for an additional five-year contract term. Cognac Pacific Gateway, LLC, has paid a one-time application fee of $2,500 to the POLA. Under separate contracts, FTZ Operators leases land from Cognac Pacific Gateway, LLC, and submit the FTZ agreements to the Board of Harbor Commissioners, Mayor and Council for review and consideration of approval. Approval of the proposed agreement provides tax and operating benefits to Cognac Pacific Gateway, LLC, and economic development in the POLA region.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – APRIL 1, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 29, 2019)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE relative to the sale of former Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles Wilmington Block 27 properties (810-829 East E Street and 514-530 McFarland Avenue) to Konoike Pacific California, Inc., for an industrial expansion project.

(Economic Development Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

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INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to granting a Private Line Telecommunications Franchise (PLF) application to the Regents of the University of California/University of California at Los Angeles (Regents).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE Option No. 2, as set forth in the Information Technology Agency (ITA) report dated May 31, 2018, to include the granting of a streamlined approval process to allow for the Regents to add to their proposed fiber system in the future; MAINTAIN a performance bond or other financial guarantee acceptable to the City, in the amount of $460,000, as a condition to the grant of the Regents requested franchise; and, GRANT the maximum 21-year term for the PLF allowed under the Charter.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The ITA reports that if approved, the renewal of this PLF will generate annual franchise fees in the amount of $36,797.50; total franchise fees to be paid over 21 years will equal $772,747.50

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Permit with Tri-Marine Fish Company, LLC.

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. 18-8405 and the Second Amendment for Permit No. 892 with Tri-Marine Fish Company, LLC, clarifying the commencement date of the First Amendment as November 6, 2017, establishing a term of 20 years, and allowing for the assignment of the Permit, for the ongoing use of approximately 248,350 square feet of paved land, and warehouse and office space on Terminal Island, as a wet fish processing facility.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action changes various administrative provisions in POLA Permit No. 892 and will result in no change of financial obligations.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – FEBRUARY 28, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 27, 2019)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Assistant General Manager (Class Code 1745) position for the Personnel Department from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Assistant General Manager (Class Code 1745) position for the Personnel 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 - FEBRUARY 20, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 20, 2019)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of two Controller Aide (Class Code 9199) positions for the Controller from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of two Controller Aide (Class Code 9199) positions for the Controller 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 20, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 20, 2019)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Administrative Deputy Controller (Class Code 9177) position for the Controller from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Administrative Deputy Controller (Class Code 9177) position for the Controller 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 20, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 20, 2019)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF LOS ANGELES (CRA/LA) BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE relative to appropriating CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds to acquire a commercial property located at 13460 Van Nuys Boulevard for a culinary arts program and business incubator project.

(Economic Development Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

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The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(d)(4), (one potential case), to confer with its legal counsel relative to settlement regarding the RecycLA program.  (This matter arises from a dispute related to RecycLA contracts.) 

(Budget and Finance Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on February 11, 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 RJ, a Minor, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:16-CV-07232. (This matter is a complex police tort case against the City of Los Angeles.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 27, 2018)

(Continued from Council meeting of February 8, 2019)

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - HUIZAR) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Robert Hernandez.

MOTION (O'FARRELL - RYU) relative to accepting a donation of a digital wireless surveillance camera for the Hollywood Entertainment District.

Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu and Wesson (14); Absent: Smith (1)