PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to repealing City Ordinance Nos. 76,896, 77,302, 78,193, 87,022, 93,631, 107,271, 108,896, 110,625, 125,282, 132,411 and 140,292 to reinstate certain streets for public use.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 31, 2019, to repeal City Ordinance Nos. 76,896, 77,302, 78,193, 87,022, 93,631, 107,271, 108,896, 110,625, 125,282, 132,411 and 140,292 to reinstate certain streets for public use.

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.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an action plan to implement a badge and reward system for the MyLA311 app.

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

INSTRUCT the Information Technology Agency, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), City Administrative Officer (CAO), and other departments as needed, to report with an action plan to implement a badge and reward system for the MyLA311 app.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to negotiating an extension of the current lease with Atlas V Chatsworth LLC, for continued use of office space located at 9207/9211 Oakdale Drive as a field office and Community Service Center for Council District 12.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Smith - Blumenfield):

INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD), with the assistance of the City Attorney, to negotiate and execute the second option to extend the lease (C-l 19872) with Atlas V Chatsworth LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, to continue use of the office space located at 9207/9211 Oakdale Drive, Suite 200, Chatsworth, CA 91311 as a field office and Community Service Center for Council District 12 for the period commencing July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2023 with the same terms and conditions of the current lease in effect during the lease term extension period.

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.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) General Purposes Operating Agreement No. 19-3180-A with Evolution Enterprise Holdings, 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 Port Resolution No. 19-8415 approving First Amendment to POLA FTZ General Purposes Operating Agreement No. 19-3180-A with Evolution Enterprise Holdings, Inc., for the continued use of 15,356 square feet of warehouse and office space located at FTZ No. 202, Site No. 35, located at 16518 Valley Boulevard, La Puente, for an additional five years for an annual fee of $7,750.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that Evolution Enterprise Holdings, Inc., has paid the POLA a one-time application fee of $5,000. In addition, Evolution Enterprise Holdings, Inc., will continue to pay an annual administrative fee of $7,750 per year or $38,750 for a one five-year contract term, and each subsequent five-year contract term. Evolution Enterprise Holdings, Inc., will have two 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 $160,000, including the $5,000 application fee, over the 20-year contract period. In Fiscal Year 2018, the POLA incurred expenses of approximately $36,575 for FTZ-related consulting services and collected $344,746 in revenue from POLA FTZ operators. 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 – APRIL 15, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – APRIL 12, 2019)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) General Purposes Operating Agreement No. 19-3180-A with H. Rauvel, Inc., d.b.a. Nova Container Freight Station (Nova).

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 Port Resolution No. 19-8410 approving First Amendment to the POLA FTZ General Purposes Operating Agreement No. 19-3181-A with Nova for the continued use of 259,249 square feet of warehouse and office space located at FTZ No. 202, Site No. 36, located at 1710 East Sepulveda Boulevard, Carson, for an additional five years, for an annual fee of $7,750.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that Nova has paid the POLA a one-time application fee of $5,000. In addition, Nova will continue to pay an annual administrative fee of $7,750 per year or $38,750 for a one five-year contract term, and each subsequent five-year contract term. Nova will have two 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 $160,000, including the $5,000 application fee, over the 20-year contract period. In Fiscal Year 2018, the POLA incurred expenses of approximately $36,575 for FTZ-related consulting services and collected $344,746 in revenue from POLA FTZ operators. 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 – APRIL 15, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – APRIL 12, 2019)

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding California Assembly Bill (AB) 220, which would amend the Political Reform Act of 1974 to expressly allow campaign funds to be used for child care.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2019-20 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for AB 220 which would amend the Political Reform Act of 1974 to expressly allow campaign funds to be used for child care by those who choose to run for elected offices in California.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTIONS relative to establishing the City's position regarding implementation of a consolidated reporting timeframe for water reporting requirements and seeking to amend the Joint Exercise of Powers Action.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolutions (Martinez - Koretz) and (Martinez -Smith), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

1. ADOPT the accompanying Resolution (Martinez -Koretz) to include in the City's 2019-20 State Legislative Program, SPONSORSHIP of and/or SUPPORT for legislation that seeks to implement a consolidated reporting timeframe of either January 1st or July 1st of every year for State water reporting requirements to allow water suppliers to effectively meet the State’s conservation objectives.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying Resolution (Martinez -Smith) to include in the City's 2019-20 State Legislative Program, SPONSORSHIP of and/or SUPPORT for legislation that seeks to amend the Joint Exercise of Powers Act in relation to financing water quality capital improvement projects to:
   
   
   1. Remove the December 31, 2020 sunset date relative to the use of Rate Reduction Bonds.
      
      
   2. Allow Rate Reduction Bonds to finance wastewater capital improvement projects in addition to water quality capital improvement projects.
      
      
   3. Clarify the role of the California Pollution Control Financing Authority in the review of the Rate Reduction Bonds in order to facilitate review issuance.
      
      
   4. Specify that Rate Reduction Bonds financing documents/resolutions are irrevocable to ensure proper securitization.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding administrative action and/or legislation which would narrow the definition of domestic violence.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program, OPPOSITION to legislation and/ or administrative action that would narrow the definition of domestic violence to only felony or misdemeanor crimes.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position to oppose legislation allowing discrimination by federally funded foster care agencies.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2019­-20 Federal Legislative Program, OPPOSITION to legislative and/or administrative action which would allow a federally funded foster care agency to discriminate on the basis of religion or sexual orientation.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst (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 RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding the State's budget proposal to invest in pilot projects with First 5 California, First 5 Commissioners, and local government.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Ryu - Wesson – et al.), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2019-20 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for the Governor’s Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget proposal to provide a one-time General Fund investment of $50 million to support and implement pilot projects and partnerships with First 5 California, local First 5 Commissioners, local government, and philanthropy to increase access to Children’s Savings Account programs among incoming kindergartners.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding support for and funding of After School Education and Safety (ASES) Programs.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Ryu - Wesson - et al.), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2019-20 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for legislation that would continuously appropriate an additional $112,800,000 from the General Fund to the State Department of Education for ASES Programs.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst (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 RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding Dispersal Headings and Lateral Track Variations for Proposed Hollywood Burbank Airport Departures Procedures.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Krekorian - Ryu), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying revised RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for legislation and/or administrative action implementing dispersal headings or other lateral track variations for any new departure procedures out of Hollywood Burbank Airport to address the noise concerns of City residents.

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.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the request for proposals for operations and programming services at five of the City's Art Partner Centers.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), to release a Request for Proposals for qualified non-profit art organizations to provide operating and programming services at five of the City’s Art Partner Centers for a term of five years, with options to extend the term for up to ten years.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The DCA reports that the recommendation will have no impact on the General Fund.  The recommendation in this report will authorize DCA to procure services from qualified non-profit arts organizations to provide art, cultural and educational programs and services at the City’s Community Arts Public/Private Partnership Facilities.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of the 2018 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program Grant.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee to:
   
   
   1. Retroactively apply for and subsequently accept the grant award for the 2018 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program in the amount of $727,582 for the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019, from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, United States (U.S.) Department of Justice.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute the grant award agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   3. Negotiate and execute either new agreements or to amend any agreements with affiliate task force agencies, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
   
   
   1. Spend up to the total grant amount of $727,582 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
      
      
   2. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit the grant receipts in the Police Department Grants Fund No. 339/70.
      
      
   3. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $727,582 to appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of 2018 Internet Crimes Against Children Program grant funds.
      
      
   2. Increase appropriations for the 2018 Internet Crimes Against Children Program as needed from Appropriations Account No. to be determined, in Fund No. 339/70, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts as follows:
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      001012	Sworn Salaries	$22,382
      001090	Civilian Overtime	38,775
      001092	Sworn Overtime	162,000
      	Total:	$223,157

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the recommendations within this report will allow for the retroactive approval and subsequent acceptance and expenditure of the 2018 Internet Crimes Against Children Grant Program from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. No matching funds are required for this grant. Approval of the recommendations in this report will have no additional impact on the General Fund. Acceptance of the grant is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time revenue is used for one-time expenses.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2016-18 National Crime Statistics Exchange Implementation Assistance Program and First Amendment to Contract with Justice and Security Strategies, Inc.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department, or designee to:

1. Accept the no-cost grant extension for the 2016-18 National Crime Statistics Exchange Implementation Assistance Program from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, extending the period of the grant award from September 30, 2018 through September 30, 2019.
   
   
2. Negotiate and execute the First Amendment to Contract No. C-130065 between the City of Los Angeles and Justice and Security Strategies, Inc., extending the term of the agreement from September 30, 2018 through September 30, 2019, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the approval will extend the grant award period for the 2016-18 National Crime Statistics Exchange Implementation Assistance Program from September 30, 2018 through September 30, 2019 at no-cost. There is no impact to the General Fund as a result these recommendations. Acceptance of the grant is in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that one-time revenue is used for one-time expenses. No matching funds are required for this grant.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Vandalism and Graffiti Trust Fund No. 870.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated January 2, 2019, attached to the Council file, relative to the status of the Vandalism and Graffiti Trust Fund No. 870 covering Fiscal Year 2017-18.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to executing a non-profit lease with the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City (UFLAC) for property located at 14123 Nordhoff Street.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a non-profit lease with the UFLAC at Fire Station 7, located at 14123 Nordhoff Street, to provide a wellness and an employee assistance program for a term of ten years with two ten-year options to renew. The rental rate is $0 per year on the basis that the value of the community benefit provided ($958,751) exceeds the market value of the leased space ($40,129). 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that there is no impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to department compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 1732 (Ting) requiring all businesses and government agencies to identify single-user restroom facilities as all-gender facilities.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the Port of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles World Airports, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the Department of General Services, and the Department of Recreation and Parks reports relative to department compliance with AB 1732 requiring all businesses and government agencies to identify single-user restroom facilities as all-gender facilities. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address the noise impact of new instructions for departing flights from Van Nuys Airport.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Koretz – Krekorian – Ryu):

INSTRUCT Los Angeles World Airports to request the FAA to:

1. Undertake a Section 175 process to address noise impacts at Van Nuys Airport, while rescinding the 2017 change to a longstanding no early turns instruction for take-offs that resulted in departing jets being unable to make turns until they were south of the Sepulveda Basin, at its earliest opportunity pending the outcome of the process.
   
   
2. Take into account the potential noise impact of any new departing flight guidelines on the surrounding communities before they are implemented.
   
   

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.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION REPORT relative to the inclusion of The Apeta Momonga Mission Trail located at 20765-20855 West Rinaldi Street; 11026-11050 North De Soto Avenue; 11100-11101 North Lurline Avenue; and 11200 North Porter Ranch Drive in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 28, 2019

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

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council.  If a public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

(Click on the above hyperlink to go to: www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)

(Scheduled pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.171.10)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed decisions and recommendations for the 2017 Brush Clearance Assessment Appeals.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONFIRM the 2017 Brush Clearance Assessments, as recommended by the Board of Fire Commissioners at its meeting held on November 27, 2018 and as contained in the 2017 Brush Clearance Assessment Hearings Report, Proposed Decisions, and Recommendations (attached to the Council file), including assessments for the following appeals:
   
   
   1. Parcel identified as Assessor Parcel No. (APN) 5572034012, situs address 7131 Senalda Road.
      
      
   2. Parcel identified as APN 2278023004, situs address 3650 Stone Canyon Avenue.
      
      
   3. Parcels identified as APN 2190009049 and 2190009057, situs address 4540 San Blas Avenue.
      
      
   4. Parcel identified as APN 4416010034, situs address 17542 West Posetano Road.
      
      
   5. Parcel identified as APN 2543014009, situs address 10131 Johanna Avenue.
      
      
   6. Parcel identified as APN 5214025006, situs address vacant lot west of 4553 East Richelieu Terrace.
      
      
   7. Parcel identified as APN 5443024003, situs address 2412 Valley View Drive.
      
      
   8. Parcel identified as APN 2601026052, situs address 12201 Highwater Road.
      
      
   9. Parcel identified as APN 2601040046, situs address 2412 vacant lot north of 17619 West Rinaldi Street.
      
      
   10. Parcels identified as APN 5312028004, situs address 6328 North Monterey Road; and  APN 5312028033, situs address 6332 North Monterey Road.
       
       
   11. Parcel identified as APN 2564018013, situs address 7020 West Walpole Drive.
       
       
   12. Parcel identified as APN 2572015015, situs address 9729 Tujunga Canyon Boulevard.
       
       
   13. Parcels identified as APN 2563042009 and APN 2563042010, situs address 9681 Hillhaven Avenue.
       
       
   14. Parcel identified as APN 2017014011, situs address 24158 West Jensen Drive.
       
       
   15. Parcel identified as APN 2564027020, situs address 7091 West Flora Morgan Terrace.
       
       
2. AMEND the 2017 Brush Clearance Assessments, for the following appeals:
   
   
   1. Waive the administrative fee of $1,304 and confirm the cost of clearance in the amount of $215 for the parcel identified as APN 2601023065, situs address vacant lot west of 18015 Dali Drive.
      
      
   2. Waive the administrative fee of $1,304 and confirm the cost of clearance in the amount of $900 for the parcel identified as APN 5209016009, situs address 4339 East Radium Drive.
      
             
3. SUBMIT WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION the following assessment appeals:
   
   
   1. Parcel identified as APN 5430015005, situs address 3834 Clayton Avenue, to allow the property owner to work with the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). 
      
      
   2. Parcel identified as APN 4415023009, situs address 16970 West Sunset Boulevard, to refer the assessment back to the LAFD Hearing Officer.
            

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LAFD reports that property owners are assessed an administrative fee of $1,304 and the cost of clearance to abate the hazard for failure to comply with brush clearance requirements. The average cost of clearance is $3,726.36. For the 2017 brush season, 140 appeal requests were received from property owners electing to appeal their assessments. Of the 140 appeals received, 40 were granted or reduced. The Brush Clearance Assessment Hearings estimated total revenue is $690,038.50.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Ms. Quyen Vo-Ramirez to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Quyen Vo-Ramirez to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2022, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Ramirez resides in Council District Seven. (Current composition: M=3; F=3.)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

Background Check: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 28, 2019

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

(Health, Education, Neighborhood, Parks, Arts, and River Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)

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 Tyrone 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 January 28, 2019.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 1, 2019 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Ventura Boulevard and Tyrone 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, $1,851.71 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:  April 24, 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 Bentley Avenue and Venice Boulevard No. 1 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 January 28, 2019.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 1, 2019 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Bentley Avenue and Venice Boulevard No. 1 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, $195.90 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: April 24, 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 Wellesley  and Idaho Avenues 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 January 28, 2019.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 1, 2019 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Wellesley  and Idaho Avenues 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, $258.59 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:  April 24, 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 11th Street and Burlington 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 January 29, 2019.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 1, 2019 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the 11th Street and Burlington 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, $732.66 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:  April 24, 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 Marson Street and Saloma 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 January 29, 2019.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 1, 2019 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Marson Street and Saloma 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, $24,693.20 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:  April 24, 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 Valjean Avenue and Sherman Way 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 January 30, 2019.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 1, 2019 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Valjean Avenue and Sherman Way 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, $274.26 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:  April 24, 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 Deering 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 January 30, 2019.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 1, 2019 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Roscoe Boulevard and Deering 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, $5,764.77 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:  April 24, 2019)

6100 West Horner Street (Case No. 386793) Assessor I.D. No. 5068-006-007

125 East 87th Street (Case No. 632793) Assessor I.D. No. 6041-001-019

1819 West 49th Street (Case No. 478348) Assessor I.D. No. 5015-005-019

1208 South Mariposa Avenue (Case No. 579191) Assessor I.D. No. 5078-034-025

1355 North Bay View Avenue (Case No. 630792) Assessor I.D. No. 7415-008-011

1272 South Muirfield Road (Case No. 631757) Assessor I.D. No. 5083-031-016

4439 West Clarissa Avenue (Case No. 53953(7183) Assessor I.D. No. 5590-010-018

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of MANDY MOORE on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  

Recommendation for Council action:    

APPROVE the installation of the name of MANDY MOORE at 6562 Hollywood Boulevard.  

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

MOTION (O'FARRELL - MARTINEZ) relative to funding to support the transgender assistance programs of the Midnight Stroll and Cafe program.

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

1. APPROPRIATE $80,000 in the Midnight Stroll Transgender Cafe line item in the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 to the Board of Human Relations Trust Fund No. 52W, New Account 43R705 (Midnight Stroll Transgender Cafe) to support the transgender assistance programs of the Midnight Stroll and Cafe program.
   
   
2. DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the Human Relations Commission (HRC) to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to Midnight Stroll Transgender Cafe, or any other agency or organization in the above amount for the above purpose subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the HRC to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of the 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 (HARRIS-DAWSON - KREKORIAN) relative to funding to support community programs and groups in Council District Eight.

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

1. TRANSFER $65,000 in the Council District 8 portion of the Special Events Fee Subsidy line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to Account No. 0708 (CD 8 Community Services) within the same fund to provide funding to support community programs and groups in Council District Eight.
   
   
2. 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 (PRICE - CEDILLO) relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 to assist in the financing of acquisition and construction of an affordable housing project located at 5130 Broadway Street (Project).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. WAIVE the City of Los Angeles Multifamily Bond policy to allow the California Public Finance Authority (CalPFA) to issue bonds not to exceed $15,000,000 to provide financing for the acquisition and construction of an affordable housing project located at 5130 Broadway Street in Council District Nine.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to execute and enforce the terms of an ADA Regulatory Agreement with Borrower.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Hearing and consideration of the accompanying TEFRA Resolution for the City Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, MARCH 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, California 90012.

MOTION (CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to amending prior Council action of October 26, 2018 regarding a lease with Friends of Homeboy, LLC for use of the City-owned property located at 901-903 North Main Street.

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND prior Council action of October 26, 2018 to instruct the City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst, Department of General Services, the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, and any other departments as necessary, to initiate a review of the property to determine the suitability for development as housing, transitional housing, childcare, and services for formerly gang-involved men and women, in conformance with the procedure set forth for the City's Asset Evaluation Framework.

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2017-0355 located at 1546 South Wellesley Avenue northwesterly of Idaho Avenue.

(Bond No. C-132801)

Owner: 1546 Wellesley, LLC; Surveyor : William M. Raymond Jr.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B)(3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.