8400 North Calvin Avenue. (Lien: $3,631.04)

(Continued from Council meeting of March 20, 2019)

2143 North Hyperion Avenue. (Lien: $2,777.34)

(Continued from Council meeting of March 20, 2019)

6970 North Lurline Avenue. (Lien: $4,344.84)

(Continued from Council meeting of March 20, 2019)

1429 South Los Angeles Street. (Lien: $2,415.05)

(Continued from Council meeting of March 20, 2019)

5627 North Agnes Avenue. (Lien: $7,620.18)

(Continued from Council meeting of March 19, 2019)

6730 North Whitaker Avenue. (Lien: $2,755.51)

(Continued from Council meeting of March 19, 2019)

6900 North Langdon Avenue. (Lien: $2,665.07)

(Continued from Council meeting of March 19, 2019)

11627 South Main Street. (Lien: $2,813.27)

(Continued from Council meeting of March 27, 2019)

5024 North Rubio Avenue. (Lien: $2,601.79)

(Continued from Council meeting of March 27, 2019)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Ventura Boulevard and Fruitland Drive Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Broadway and 9th Street Lighting District.

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

1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.
          
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Eldridge Avenue and Polk Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Roscoe Boulevard and Louise Avenue Street Lighting District.

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

   
1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.
          
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Topham Street and Etiwanda Avenue Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to implementation of the Civil and Human Rights Commission and establishment of the Los Angeles Civil Rights Ordinance.

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the following ORDINANCES, both dated February 1, 2019, to:
   
   
   1. Add Article 16 to Chapter IV of the Los Angeles Municipal Code establishing the Los Angeles Civil and Human Rights Ordinance.
      
      
   2. Add Chapter 32 to Division 22 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code establishing a Civil and Human Rights Commission and Executive Director.
      
      
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report in regard to:
   
   
   1. Identifying the source of funds for the establishment of the Civil and Human Right Commission for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2018-19.
      
      
   2. Identifying costs for a full year under the preemption scenario, as detailed in the February 1, 2019 CAO report, attached to the Council file, through the budget process and to include consideration of the:
      
      
      1. Hiring process.
         
         
      2. Timeline for the creation of establishment and the Civil and Human Right Commission and hiring of the Commission Executive Director.
         
         
3. REFER the reports requested in Recommendation No. 2 above, upon receipt by the City Clerk, to the Personnel and Animal Welfare and Budget and Finance Committees.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the CLA, and REQUEST the City Attorney, to report in regard to options for removing the State preemption clause for the California Fair Employment and Housing Act as it relates to enforcement in the City of Los Angeles. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as this report is for informational purposes only. Should the Council decide to approve the creation of the Commission and direct the authorization of the listed position authorities in the current fiscal year, funding would need to be identified and require adjustments to existing expenditure appropriations or the allocation of new unbudgeted revenues.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a General Plan Amendment (GPA) for the project located at 20245 South Vermont Avenue.

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

1. DETERMINE, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15300, this action is Exempt from CEQA Class 5 and Category 12 of the City Guidelines, and that there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION for a GPA, as recommended by the Mayor and LACPC, to the Harbor Gateway Community Plan to add a footnote prohibiting residential development on select parcels within the Del Amo Superfund site consisting of 40 parcels roughly bounded by: 190th Street on the North; Normandie Avenue on the West; Hamilton Avenue on the East; and Del Amo Boulevard on the South, for the property located at 20245 South Vermont Avenue.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.
   
   
5. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
   
   
6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

Applicant:  Carol Campagna, Shell Oil Company

Representative:  Michael R. Leslie, Boles Schiller Flexner LLP

Case No. CPC-2018-4236-GPA

Environmental No. ENV-2018-4237-CE

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Yes.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 30, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 30, 2019)

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to key components and structure of the Safe, Clean Water Program (Program), its administration, requirements, funding criteria and schedule.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Martinez - Rodriguez), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to report on the key components/structure of the Program, the County’s administration of the Program, Program requirements/criteria, and funding schedule, including: 
   
   
   1. The City’s participation in the regional watershed program, including the identification of Watershed Steering Committees that warrant City representation and options for appointing representatives to these bodies in a manner that ensures accountability to the Council and Mayor.
      
      
   2. The City’s local share of funds, including the Los Angeles County’s requirements for use of these funds and options for the effective local programming of these funds in a manner that meets the City’s stormwater management compliance and objectives.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller, upon instruction from the Director, BOS, to transfer cash and create/increase/decrease appropriations between the Sewer Operations and Maintenance Fund (SCMO) and the Stormwater Pollution Abatement Fund (SPAF) as follows:   
   
   
   1. SCMO Appropriation:
      
      

      	Fund	Account	Title	Amount
      From:	760(SCMO)		Cash Balance	$2,200,000
      To:	760(SCMO)	TBD	Loan to SPAF	$2,200,000

           
   2. SPAF Transfer - transfer cash and increase appropriations within SPAF, upon instructions from the Director, BOS, up to a maximum of $2,200,000 as shown:
      
      

      	Fund	Account	Title	Amount
      From:	760 (SCMO)	TBD	Loan to SPAF	$2,200,000
      To:	511 (SPAF)	50R565	Sanitation Contracts	$2,200,000

           
3. AUTHORIZE the BOS to make any technical or accounting corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this recommendation.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BOS. Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to urban trees, including the City’s tree inventory, fines for illegal tree pruning removal, and the 2015 State of the Street Trees Report.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) to proceed in the next round of consideration for a CalFire Urban and Community Forestry Proposition 68 Grant from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to fund a street tree inventory; and, if awarded, INSTRUCT the BSS to report to the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee to receive authorization to accept the grant.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to operations of the StreetsLA Tree Nursery.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the Bureau of Street Services report, dated March 12, 2019, relative to the operations of the StreetsLA Tree Nursery.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the impact of existing R3, Multiple Dwelling, zoning in Silver Lake's residential areas, on the character of the adjacent existing lower-density residential built environment.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (O'Farrell - Ryu):

1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to prepare a report relative to how the existing R3, Multiple Dwelling, zoning in Silver Lake's residential areas, in particular those on substandard hillside and neighborhood streets, could impact the character of the adjacent existing lower-density residential built environment.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the DCP to include recommendations for zoning/land use amendments that would ensure that any potential future development complements, and is consistent with, the scale and character of the built environment as described in the text of the Motion.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City's Tree Trimming and Maintenance Program.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) to report with a detailed implementation plan for the completion of a Street Tree Inventory, including a(n):
   
   
   1. Analysis of the feasibility of utilizing technology-based strategies identified in the Controller's February 21, 2019 report, attached to the Council file, to ensure efficiency and accuracy in data collection.
      
      
   2. Discussion of BSS's efforts to collaborate and coordinate with the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), County of Los Angeles, and the private sector to determine how best to complete the Street Tree Inventory.
      
      
   3. Plan to coordinate and partner with the LADWP to compile and share Street Tree Inventory and maintenance data.
      
      
2. INSTRUCT the BSS to report on the development and implementation of a centralized system to manage the Street Tree Inventory and to manage and inform maintenance operations. The report should include an analysis of the forestry management system utilized by RAP and evaluate whether the system can be customized to, at a minimum, integrate work order and inventory management functions, including reports made through MyLA311, and provide dynamic inventory and maintenance report capabilities.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the BSS, and REQUEST the Community Forest Advisory Committee, to review street tree maintenance and trimming practices among City departments that perform tree trimming functions.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the BSS to report with an analysis and recommendations to improve the City’s 2 to 1 street tree replacement policy, including, but not limited to: consideration of the holistic value of a tree slated for removal based on the tree’s health, maturity and canopy size, and an evaluation of the existing tree planting in lieu fee to ensure the City achieves full cost recovery.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the BSS to report with alternative sidewalk design options, that adhere to Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the BSS and City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report with cost estimates and budget recommendations for the hiring of a Director of Community Forestry and additional staff.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Controller. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the existing zoning and land use patterns along Echo Park Avenue, Scott Avenue, Logan Street, Lemoyne Street, Montana Street, and Morton Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (O'Farrell - Ryu):

1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to prepare a report relative to the existing zoning and land use patterns along Echo Park Avenue, Scott Avenue, Logan Street, Lemoyne Street, Montana Street, and Morton Avenue and its impact on the character of the abutting existing lower-density residential built environment.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the DCP to include recommendations for zoning/land use amendments to ensure that any potential future development complements, and is consistent with, the scale and character of the existing lower density built environment in Echo Park described in the text of the Motion.

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.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reevaluation and reallocation of Transfer of Floor Area Rights (TFAR) Trust Funds, by the TFAR Public Benefit Payment Trust Fund (Trust Fund) Committee.

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

1. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst, with the assistance of the Department of City Planning, to prepare a report with recommendations to the TFAR Trust Fund Committee to reevaluate and reallocate the TFAR Trust Funds provided to four projects/programs in Council District 9 (Casa de Rosas Affordable Housing, La Opinion Affordable Housing, Florence Mills Murals, and People Streets at Paul Williams Apartments) inasmuch as the projects/programs have changed and alternate uses have been identified for these funds (Council file No. 14-1411-S3).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE and DIRECT all City Departments that received TFAR Trust Funds to negotiate and execute any contracts necessary to implement the projects/programs, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and in consultation with each respective Council Office.

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.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) relative to temporary permits issued by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Martinez - Buscaino - Harris-Dawson - Wesson):

1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and LADBS to report with recommendations to establish a system to allow hangar space at Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport as well as suitable event space at the Port of Los Angeles, to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and with safety requirements as to what would allow these spaces to be utilized for special events.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Attorney, the LAFD, and LADBS to report with recommended changes to state law, and the LAMC, that would authorize the LAFD and LADBS to adopt alternative safety standards for temporary special events that occur in warehouses and hangers owned by the City of Los Angeles.
   
   
3. REQUEST the City Attorney prepare and present an Ordinance amending Sections 91.106.1 and 91.107 of Division 1, Article 1, Chapter IX of the LAMC with respect to the temporary permits issued by LADBS and associated fees, in consultation with LADBS, LAFD, Los Angeles World Airports, and the Port of Los Angeles/Harbor Department.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by LADBS.  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed an analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

Yes, if amended:  Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approval to release the Proposition HHH Housing Challenge Request for Proposals (RFP).

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

1. APPROVE the draft Proposition HHH Housing Challenge RFP, attached to the joint City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) report, dated March 29, 2019, with the following amendments:
   
   
   1. Delete the community engagement from Panel’s Feasibility Review under Evaluation Criteria 2 to mitigate the duplication of the community engagement criteria in the RFP.
      
      
   2. Add under the Funding Amount Section in III. Proposal Guidelines B. Program/Project Requirements the following:
      
      
      1. Cap the projects receiving additional Proposition HHH funds in excess of $140,000 per unit at $220,000 per unit.
         
         
2. AUTHORIZE the HCIDLA to:
   
   
   1. Make any technical edits to the RFP that would facilitate its implementation and that are consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter.
      
      
   2. Release the RFP once finalized.
      
      
   3. Lead the scoring and review process for the RFP, with other assistance as outlined in the March 29, 2019 CAO report (attached to the Council file).
      
      
3. DIRECT the HCIDLA to report on the results of the RFP, once the selection process is complete, for Mayor and Council consideration.
                  

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that up to $120 million in Proposition HHH bond proceeds will be reserved for this RFP. There is no impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Proposition HHH Administrative Oversight Committee's recommendations for the Permanent Supportive Housing Project Expenditure Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19, and authorization to reprogram Proposition HHH bond funds.

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

1. APPROVE the Proposition HHH FY 2019-20 Permanent Supportive Housing Loan Program Project Expenditure Plan as detailed in Attachment A of the March 28, 2019 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report (attached to the Council file), for $281,340,750 for eligible project costs.
            
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to negotiate and execute loan documents, covenant/regulatory agreements, and any other documents necessary to implement the FY 2019-20 Permanent Supportive Housing Loan Program Project Expenditure Plan as detailed in Attachment A of the March 28, 2019 CAO report (attached to the Council file) with each of the borrowers on projects selected for funding, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.  
          
3. APPROVE the disbursement of Proposition HHH funds after the sponsor obtains enforceable commitments for all proposed funding sources, including, but not limited to, the full amount of funding and/or tax credits proposed.
              
4. AUTHORIZE the CAO to reprogram within Proposition HHH Bond Funds between projects that have been approved by the Mayor and City Council in Proposition HHH Project Expenditure Plans for the purposes of project reprogramming to ensure both the timely construction of projects, and the expenditure of bond proceeds.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to correct applicable building code dates for mandatory earthquake hazard reduction in existing non-ductile concrete buildings.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance amending the first sentence of Section 91.9502, Article 95, Chapter IX of the LAMC to correct applicable building code dates for mandatory earthquake hazard reduction in existing non-ductile concrete buildings.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Human Trafficking Shelter Operations Pilot Program.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Martinez - Cedillo):

1. NOTE AND FILE the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) report (dated March 28, 2019, attached to the Council file) relative to the status of the Human Trafficking Shelter Operations Pilot Program.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the HCIDLA to report annually with updates on the status of the Human Trafficking Shelter Operations Pilot Program.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report within 30 days with funding options to transition the Human Trafficking Shelter Operations Pilot Program into a permanent program.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to additional recommendations regarding the 2017 Brush Clearance Assessment Appeals.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Rodriguez-Martinez):
                            

1. AMEND the 2017 Brush Clearance Assessments, for the following appeals:
   
   
   1. Waive the administrative fee of $1,304, and confirm the total assessment of $8,500 for the parcel identified as Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 5572034012, situs address 7131 Senalda Road.
      
      
   2. Waive the administrative fee of $1,304, and confirm the total assessment of $11,900 for the parcel identified as APN 2278023004, situs address 3650 Stone Canyon Avenue.   
      
      
   3. Waive the administrative fee of $1,304 and confirm the total assessment cost in the amount of $4,800 for the parcel identified as APN 5430015005, situs address 3834 Clayton Avenue.
      
      
   4. Waive the administrative fee of $1,304, reduce the cost of clearance by $12,850, and confirm the total assessment of $29,650 for the parcel identified as APN 4415023009, situs address 16970 West Sunset Boulevard.
                                             
   5. Waive the administrative fee of $1,304 and confirm the total assessment cost in the amount of $12,500 for the parcel identified as APN 5302010026.
                     
   6. Waive the administrative fee of $1,304, reduce the cost of clearance by $1,495, and confirm the total assessment of $1,495 for the parcel identified as APN 5306009030, situs address 3932 North Randolph Avenue.
      
      
   7. Waive the administrative fee of $1,304 and confirm the total assessment cost in the amount of $2,200 for the parcel identified as APN 5443007005, situs address 2360 North Fellowship Parkway.    
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Fire Department.  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initiating discussions with the Downtown Women's Center (DWC) to lease or transfer the site at 501 East 5th Street to the DWC for development of the site for homeless housing and facilities.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - O'Farrell):

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department to begin discussion with the DWC to lease or transfer the site at 501 East 5th Street to the DWC to develop the site for homeless housing and facilities.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY and PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE  COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant application.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Accept on behalf of the City of Los Angeles (City) and the Los Angeles/Long Beach Urban Area (LA/LB UA), the FY 2018 UASI Grant in the amount of $56,236,000 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for a performance period of September 1, 2018 to May 31, 2021. 
      
      
   2. Submit to the grantor on behalf of the City and the LA/LB UA, requests for drawdown of funds for payment or reimbursements of City and Partner Jurisdiction funds expended for approved grant purposes. 
      
      
   3. Execute a Memorandum of Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, for the distribution of the FY 2018 UASI grant funds, for a term of 33 months with the Port of Los Angeles (POLA), consistent with the approved grant budgets.
      
      
   4. Execute subrecipient agreements, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, for the distribution of the FY 2018 UASI grant funds, for a term of up to 33 months within the applicable performance period with the LA/LB UA partner jurisdictions including: County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS); and the cities of Burbank, Inglewood, Long Beach, Pasadena, and Santa Monica, consistent with the approved grant budgets and in accordance with the pro forma Agreement. 
      
      
   5. Release a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluate the proposals, and negotiate contracts for the purchase of approved equipment, training, exercise, and planning items, including consulting services, with the assistance of the General Managers of affected City departments, as detailed in the FY 2018 UASI budget referenced in Attachment 4 of the Mayor's transmittal (dated December 21, 2018, attached to the Council file).
      
      
   6. Execute on behalf of the City the contracts referenced in Attachment 6 of the Mayor's transmittal (dated December 21, 2018, attached to the Council file),  for a term of up to 33 months within the applicable performance period, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 
      
      
   7. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to assist the Mayor's Office, for a term up to 24 months, within the grant performance period, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   8. Receive, deposit into, and disburse from a new FY 2018 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund, the grant funds from the FY 2018 UASI grant award. 
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the continuance of resolution position authority for three grant-funded sworn positions for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) for FY 2019-20, one for the Joint Regional Intelligence Center, and two for the Regional Training Group:
   
   

   Quantity	Class Code	Class Title
   2	2142-2	Fire Captain II
   1	2152	Fire Battalion Chief

   
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish a new interest-bearing fund entitled FY 2018 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund, and create a receivable in the Fund in the amount of $56,236,000 for the FY 2018 UASI grant. 
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to expend and receive funds,  upon presentation of documentation and proper demand by the Mayor's Office, to reimburse City departments and the LA/LB UA participants for approved FY 2018 UASI Homeland Security grant purchases. 
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer funds between appropriation accounts upon request by the Mayor's Office, pursuant to modifications of the grant approved by the grantor. 
   
   
6. ADOPT the FY 2018 UASI Grant Budget; and, AUTHORIZE the Mayor's Office to create new appropriation accounts within the new FY 2018 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund No. XXX for the FY 2018 UASI Grant, as follows:
   

   Account	Title	Amount
   46R138	LAFD	$985,176.35
   46R299	Reimbursement of General Fund Costs	287,871.65
   46R668	Partner Jurisdictions	6,722,974.00
   46R935	EMD Grant Allocation	330,000.00
   46R938	LAFD Grant Allocation	210,000.00
   46R942	Port of Los Angeles	3,493,729.00
   46R946	Grant Management and Administration	2,721,800.00
   46R950	Los Angeles / Long Beach Region	35,000,030.00
   46R970	LAPD Grant Allocation	6,484,419.00
   	Total:	$56,236,000.00

7. Transfer appropriations from the FY 2018 UASI Homeland Security Grand Fund No. XXX/46, to the General Fund to reimburse the General Fund for FY 2018 UASI as follows:
   

   FROM:
   Fund	Account	Title	Amount
   XXX/46	46R138	LAFD	$985,176.35
   		Total:	$985,176.35
   TO:
   100/38	001012	Salary, Sworn	$412,128.35
   100/38	001098	LAFD Grant Allocation	573,048.00
   		Total:	$985,176.35

8. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer up to $287,871.65 from Fund No. XXX, Account No.46R299 to the General Fund, Department No. 38, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits. 
   
   
9. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer cash from Fund No. XXX/46 to reimburse the General Fund, on an as-needed basis, upon presentation of proper documentation from City departments, subject to the approval of the Mayor. 
   
   
10. INSTRUCT the City's Fire, Police and Emergency Management Departments and POLA to provide quarterly reports to the Mayor's Office, which the Mayor's Office will compile and forward to the Chief Legislative Analyst and City Administrative Officer (CAO), relative to the RFP, contracts, and other procurements undertaken and completed for approved FY 2018 UASI grant projects within their respective entities. 
    
    
11. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of the recommendations in this report will provide a total allocation of $56,236,000 to various City departments and LA/LB UA Partner Jurisdictions from the FY 2018 UASI Grant award. No matching funds are required. The recommendations in this report are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that all grant-eligible costs are fully covered by grant funds.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to recommendations from the Homeless Strategy Committee regarding State Homelessness Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) commitments for the establishment of  A Bridge Home facility at the Sylmar Armory; and an update on the status of overall HEAP commitments.

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

1. APPROVE funding in the amount of $3,723,000 for the A Bridge Home facility at the Sylmar Armory located at 12860 Arroyo Street in Council District 7. Funds to be appropriated from the Homeless Emergency Aid Program Grant Fund No. 60P/10, AC-1 - Capital and Operating Support - A Bridge Home, and the Crisis and Bridge Housing Fund line item within the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a new account within the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department's (HCIDLA) General Fund Program Fund No. 10A/43 entitled Bridge Home Operations - LAFH - Sylmar Armory, and appropriate $723,000; and transfer funds in the amount of $723,000 to HCIDLA General Fund Program Fund No. 10A/43, new account entitled Bridge Home Operations - LAFH - Sylmar Armory from General City Purposes (GCP) Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000931, Crisis and Bridge Housing Fund.
      
      
   2. Establish a new account within HEAP Fund No. 10/60P entitled Bridge Home Operations - LAFH - Sylmar Armory and appropriate $3 million; and transfer funds in the amount of $3 million to Bridge Home Operations - LAFH - Sylmar Armory from the HEAP Grant Fund No. 60P/10, Account No. 10R630, AC-1 - Capital and Operating Support - A Bridge Home.
      
      
3. INSTRUCT the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Negotiate and execute a new contract or amend an existing General Fund contract with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) in the amount of $723,000 for services to be provided by LA Family Housing to establish 85 trauma-informed bridge housing beds for women at the Sylmar Armory.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute a new contract or amend an existing State HEAP contract with the LAHSA in the amount of $3 million for services to be provided by LA Family Housing to establish 85 trauma-informed bridge housing beds for women at the Sylmar Armory.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to prepare any additional Controller instructions or make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council action in this matter; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
          

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that funding recommended in this report is provided through the State HEAP Grant and the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Adopted Budget for the GCP fund. There is no additional impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF and ACTION RELATED TO CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332 (Class 32) and related CEQA findings, report from the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC), and an APPEAL filed by Keith Nakata from the decision of the CLAAPC in determining that the Project is exempt pusuant to City CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332 (Class 32) (ENV-2018-2721-CE) and sustaining the determination of the Deputy Advisory Agency's approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. VTT-74129 for the merger and re-subdivision of two lots into one lot and a 26-unit residential condominium building for the construction of a 26-unit residential building on a 14,612 square-foot site in the [Q]R3-1 Zone, for the property located at 714-718 North Sweetzer Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Applicant:  Carl Steinberg, ETCO Homes

Representative:  Neill Brower, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

Case No. VTT-74129-CN-2A

Environmental No. ENV-2018-2721-CE

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 26, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 17, 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.)

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PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a study of the impacts of independent retail uses on the social fabric of a community.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Bonin - Krekorian):

1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to study the impacts of independent retail uses on the social fabric of a community and report on the levels of economic, social, and cultural activity such uses support, including the number of jobs per square foot and the diversity of residents.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the DCP, in consultation with the City Attorney, to report on the feasibility of using zoning and other land use planning tools to encourage the siting of independent retail uses on Ocean Front Walk in the Venice community.

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.

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (O'FARRELL - KREKORIAN - KORETZ) relative to establishing the City's position regarding AB 1080 (Gonzales) and SB 54 (Allen), the California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Act, which would require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to adopt regulations to reduce and recycle 75 percent of single-use plastic materials sold or distributed in California by 2030.

(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee report to be submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (RODRIGUEZ - KREKORIAN - O'FARRELL) relative to establishing the City's position regarding HR 296, which will make the United States policy to commemorate the Armenian Genocide through official recognition and remembrance.

(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations 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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COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to funds for an outside counsel contract with Meyers Nave for remediation of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory Site.

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

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ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Solar Rooftops Program (SRP) revised Guidelines and Lease Agreements and approving the pilot Shared Solar Program (SSP).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of September 25, 2018, Resolution No. 019-041, authorizing the SRP - Guidelines and Lease Agreement as follows:
    
   
   1. Revise the Guidelines and Lease Agreement for the SRP to include installations on two-story houses, remove requirement that houses have composite shingles, allow for various solar system sizes from one kilowatt to ten kilowatts, and add energy storage systems to photovoltaic solar systems to increase eligibility and participation in the SRP.
      
      
   2. Delegate authority to the General Manager (GM), Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), to make further modifications to the Guidelines as needed to offer various lease payments, not to exceed $100 per month for future participants while remaining within the existing authorized budget to expand home eligibility requirements and increase operational efficiencies within the SRP.
      
      
   3. Request the LADWP to report in six months with a status update on the SRP as a result of the revised Guidelines, including enrollments.

    

2. CONCUR with the Board action of September 25, 2018, Resolution No. 019-040 approving the SSP as follows:
   
   
   1. Approve the proposed SSP Guidelines and Rate Contract; and, Authorize the GM, LADWP, to enter into Ten Year Rate Contracts to implement the SSP for a total amount not to exceed $79 million in total spending over a twenty year period by the LADWP, commencing no sooner than January 1, 2019.
      
      
   2. Authorize the GM, LADWP,  to make non-substantive technical modifications to the Guidelines, as necessary to correct errors, improve clarity and facilitate the SSP.
      
      
   3. Authorize the GM, LADWP,  to make further modifications to the Guidelines, after reporting such modifications to the Board, as adopted in the amended Resolution:  
      
      
      1. Expand subscriber eligibility to potentially include all customers receiving electric service under LADWP Schedule R-1 Residential Service, or any replacement thereof, and accordingly adjust the methodology to credit subscriber’s bills to encourage conservation.
         
         
      2. Modify the maximum subscription amount per subscriber not to exceed $5,000 over the term of the contract.     
         
         
      3. Modify the various sizes of SSP blocks of energy offered.
         
         
   4. Evaluate the use of financial hedges to help deliver a cost neutral program in the event that Tier 1 electric rates exceed forecasted levels prior to the start of the second year of the SSP, as requested by the Board.
      
      
   5. Request the LADWP to report in one year with a program status update.       
                 
3. FIND that the energy and environmental attributes acquired from the SRP and the SSP projects be credited toward the compliance targets of LADWP’s Renewable Portfolio Standard Policy and Enforcement Program.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the Chief Accounting Employee, LADWP,  upon proper certification to draw demands on the Power Revenue Fund, in payment of the obligations arising under any individual rate contract related to the SRP and SSP.       

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact. The total cost of the SSR is currently approved at $13 million over three years and the SSP is proposed to cost up to $79 million over 20 years. Funding for the SSR and SSP will be funded by the LADWP Power Revenue Fund. The recommendations comply with City Financial Policies in that sufficient special fund revenues are sufficient and available for this purpose.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 13, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 10, 2019)

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization to execute a temporary staffing services contract with Partners in Diversity, Inc. to assist the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) Investigations and Enforcement Unit.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Execute an agreement with Partners in Diversity, Inc. for the provision of qualified paralegals to assist the HCIDLA Investigations and Enforcement Unit, with a contract term of January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 and a cumulative compensation amount not to exceed $520,000, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, compliance with the City's contracting requirements, and contingent upon the availability of special funds.
      
      
   2. Prepare Controller instructions and make any technical adjustments consistent with Mayor and City Council action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO).
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Increase appropriations within the Rent Stabilization Trust Fund No. 440, HCIDLA, and the Code Enforcement Trust Fund No. 41M, HCIDLA, as follows:
      
      
      1. Increase appropriations in the amount of $468,000 within Fund No. 440/43, Account No. 43R412 from the available cash balance of Fund No. 440/43.
         
         
      2. Increase appropriations in the amount of $52,000 within Fund No. 41M/43, Account No. 43R412 from the available cash balance of Fund No. 41M/43.
         
         
   2. Expend funds in an amount not to exceed $185,000 and $335,000 for costs in Fiscal Years (FY) 2018-19 and 2019-20, respectively, upon proper written demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, as follows:
      
      

      Fund	Account	FY 2018-19	FY 2019-20
      44O	43R412- Service Delivery	$166,500	$301,500
      41M	43R412- Service Delivery	18,500	33,500
      	Total:	$185,000	$335,000

      
      
      
3. INSTRUCT the HCIDLA to incorporate language into the subject agreement indicating that compensation of the contract is contingent upon the availability of special funds. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports there is no impact to the General Fund.  The proposed contract with Partners in Diversity, Inc. will be provided by the Rent Stabilization Trust Fund No. 440 and the Code Enforcement Trust Fund No. 41M.  The recommendations contained in the April 4, 2019 CAO report are in compliance with the City Financial Policies in that funding for the proposed contract is available within the identified funds.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 3, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 31, 2019)

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approval to extend the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for the development of affordable housing on the City-owned property located at 3233 South Thatcher Avenue.

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

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, or designee, to:

1. Restate and extend the term of the negotiating period under the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement until May 15, 2021, and to prepare and execute, in consultation with the Office of the City Attorney, any documents necessary to facilitate or implement such extension, for the 3233 South Thatcher Avenue site.
   
   
2. Prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical corrections consistent with Mayor and Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO).
                  

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.  The recommendations contained in the April 1, 2019 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that there is no additional cost to the City, and no additional funding commitments are being made at this time.  Potential project funding sources include State tax-exempt bonds, State grants and/or loans, State tax credits, private financing, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and a HHH Supportive Housing Loan, among others.   

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization to contract with the Coalition for Economic Survival, Inner City Law Center, and Strategic Actions for a Just Economy for tenant outreach and education services for the Rent Escrow Program (REAP) and Utility Maintenance Program (UMP).

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 negotiate and execute contracts with the following agencies to provide outreach and education services to tenants who reside in the buildings that are subject to REAP and/or UMP programs for a one year term to commence on or about July 1, 2019, with an option to extend for two additional periods of up to one year each, and for a cumulative compensation not to exceed $200,000 for each contractor, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, compliance with the City's contracting requirements, and contingent upon availability of funds:
   
   

   Contractor	Contract	Contract Term	Annual
   Coalition for Economic Survival	C-126478	7/1/19-6/30/20	$200,000
   Inner City Law Center	C-126529	7/1/19-6/30/20	200,000
   Strategic Actions for a Just Economy	C-126477	7/1/19-6/30/20	200,000
   		Total	$600,000

            
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to expend funds in a cumulative amount not to exceed $600,000, upon proper written demand by the General Manager,  HCIDLA, or designee, the source of which is $594,000 from the Systematic Code Enforcement Trust Fund No. 41M and $6,000 from the Rent Stabilization Trust Fund No. 440.
      
3. AUTHORIZE, the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments consistent with Mayor and City Council actions, 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 CAO.  The Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authorization to issue up to $22,810,000 in Tax-Exempt Multifamily Conduit Revenue Bonds and issuance of a Letter of Commitment from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund of up to $4,000,000 in funding for the Gramercy Place Apartments Project located at 2375 West Washington Boulevard.

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authoring the issuance of up to $22,810,000 in Tax-Exempt Multifamily Conduit Revenue Bonds (2019H) for the Gramercy Place Apartments Project located at 2375 West Washington Boulevard.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Negotiate and execute the relevant bond documents for the development, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   2. Issue a financial commitment letter not to exceed $4,000,000 using funds from the Low and Medium Income Housing Fund.
      
      
   3. Negotiate and execute a loan agreement with Gramercy Place Apartments, L.P., including, but not limited to, revisions in the interest rate, loan terms, affordability terms and subordination to new permanent loans; subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a new account 43R750 Gramercy Place Apartments within the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund No. 55J and appropriate $4,000,000 from available program income.
      
      
   2. Expend funds upon proper demand from the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary adjustments consistent with Mayor and City Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund as a result of the issuance of the Tax-Exempt Multi-Family Conduit Revenue Bonds for the Gramercy Place Apartments Project.  The City is a conduit issuer and does not incur liability for the repayment of the bonds, which are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the Project, and the City will in no way be obligated to make payments on the bonds.  The recommended actions in the April 4, 2019 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that the $4,000,000 loan commitment is fully funded by the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization to execute a professional services contract with Global Environmental Network, Inc. (Global Environmental Network) for mandatory occupational health and safety training.

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 execute a professional services agreement with Global Environmental Network for the provision of mandatory occupational health and safety training services with a contract term of three years from April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2022 and a cumulative compensation amount not to exceed $110,000, subject to the review and approval · of the City Attorney as to form, compliance with the City's contracting requirements, and contingent upon the availability of special funds.
          
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish a new appropriation account, 43R620 - Code Enforcement Training; and, APPROPRIATE $50,000 within the Code Enforcement Trust Fund No. 41M/43; and to expend those funds upon proper demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA.
          
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, to prepare Controller instructions and any technical adjustments consistent with Mayor and City Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the HCIDLA to incorporate language into the subject agreement indicating that compensation of the contract is contingent upon the availability of special funds.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports there is no impact to the General Fund.  The proposed contract with Global Environmental Network will be provided by the Code Enforcement Trust Fund No. 41M.  The recommendations contained in the April 4, 2019 CAO report are in compliance with the City Financial Policies in that funding for the proposed contract is available within the identified funds.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act Funds, and amendment to Contract No. C-132443 with the Center for Health Care Rights for provision of Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program services. 

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

1. APPROVE the 2019-19 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act grant budget and Standard Agreement MI-1819-25.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Aging, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Execute the Standard Agreement MI-1819-25 with the California Department of Aging.
      
      
   2. Execute the proposed amendment to Contract No. C-132443 with the Center for Health Care Rights to add the 2018-19 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act grant funds from the California Department of Aging to increase the maximum contract amount by $72,745, from $679,415 to $752,160, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   3. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO; and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish new accounts and appropriate $80,828 within the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program Fund No. 47Y as follows:
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      02R102	Aging	$8,083
      02RDD2	MIPPA 9 Month	72,745
      	Total	$80,828

   2. Increase appropriations within Fund No. 100/02 and transfer funds on an as- needed basis as follows:
      

      	Fund	Account	Title	Amount
      From:	47Y/02	02R102	Aging	$8,083
      To:	100/02	001010	Salaries, General	$8,083

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that funding for the proposed recommendations is provided by Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act grant funds from the California Department of Aging. There is no additional impact on the General Fund. Approval of the proposed recommendations is in compliance with the City's Financial Policies, as one-time funding is being used for one-time expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to hazard mitigation efforts and goals in the Wildland-Urban Interface.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Bonin - Ryu - et al.):

DIRECT the Los Angeles Fire Department and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), in consultation with the Los Angeles Police Department, Emergency Management Department, Department of Transportation, Department of Recreation and Parks, Department of Animal Services, Information Technology Agency, Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, Department of City Planning, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and any other internal or external partners, to report on issues related to hazard mitigation efforts and goals in the Wildland-Urban Interface. This report should include an outline of the scope of work and objectives for each department with responsibilities in this area.

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

For:

Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council

Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed Park Improvement Plan to effectively manage Measure A Program funds. 

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the Measure A proposed Park Improvement Plan, detailed in the April 2, 2019, L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report (attached to the Council file).
   
   
2.  INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks to report in 60 days on:
   
   
   1. The instructions approved by the City Council on December 12, 2017 under Council File No. 16-0841, and circumstances in which Measure A funding could be used as part of the establishment of a master joint use agreement with Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).
      
      
   2. Any opportunities to include LAUSD sites and facilities in future Measure A allocations and programming.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that the recommendation will have no immediate impact on the General Fund and any incremental increases for operation and maintenance costs will be addressed through future City budgets following completion of the respective projects.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Designation of Subrecipient's Agent Resolution for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the Designation of Subrecipient's Agent Resolutions, referenced in Attachments 1 and 2 of the Mayor's Communication (dated March 12, 2019, attached to the Council file), relative to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program, designating the Mayor’s Office as the City's Authorized Agent to execute and deliver certificates, agreements, and other documents as may be required of the City in connection with obtaining pre-disaster mitigation and hazard mitigation grants to be administered through the Mayor’s Office on behalf of third party entities only.

Fiscal Impact Statement Submitted: 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.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an in-kind donation of Squeezamals plush toys from the Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT a donation of Squeezamals plush toys from the Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company to the LAFD for distribution to fire stations to pass on to children with whom LAFD members may come into contact; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reallocation of uncommitted Proposition A-II grant funds. 

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

1. AUTHORIZE the reallocation of proposition A-II grants funds for the recommended projects detailed in the April 2, 2019, L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report (attached to the Council file).
   
   
2. APPROVE the reallocation of Proposition A-II uncommitted (residual) funds from completed projects to ongoing projects detailed in Attachment No. 1 of the April 2, 2019, L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report (attached to the Council file) as follows:
   
   
   1. From: Plaza de la Raza - $966.59
      To: Alpine Recreation Center Expansion (aka Ord & Yale Park) - $966.59
      

       

   2. From: Bull Creek Channel Environmental Restoration Project $332,045
      To: Sun Valley Recreation Center Sports Lighting and Area Lighting Improvement Project - $257,262.40
      and Sepulveda Recreation Center Aquatics Pool Equipment Improvements Project - $74,782.60

       

   3. From: Sepulveda Recreation Center Family Aquatics Center - $125,217.40
      To: Sepulveda Recreation Center Aquatics Pool Equipment Improvements Project-$125,217.40

       

   4. From: Weingart Urban Center YMCA - $50,000
      To: Algin Sutton Recreation Center Pool Improvement Project - $50,000
      
      

   5. From: Rancho Cienega Childcare Center - $44,786.61
      To: Rancho Cienega Sports Complex Phase I - $44,786.61
             

3. APPROVE the submission of applications, amendment of existing grant agreements, adopt the resolutions, and approve the Youth Employment Plans in accordance to the Proposition A Procedural Guide, to effectuate the above reallocation of funds, pursuant to the actions taken by the Department of Recreation and Park Commissioners on January 16, 2019 and detailed in the April 2, 2019, L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report (attached to the Council file).
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that the recommendations will have no immediate impact on the General Fund and any incremental increases for operation and maintenance costs will be addressed through future City budgets following completion of the respective projects.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Narcotics Analysis Laboratory Trust Fund Expenditure Plan No. 21.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish appropriation accounts within Fund No. 863/70 as follows:   
      

   Account	Title	Amount
   TBD	Toxicology Analyses	$15,000
   TBD	Casework Overtime	$65,000
   TBD	Equipment	$422,700
   TBD	Training, Travel and Subscriptions	$110,000

     
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to increase appropriations as needed from Fund No. 863/70, Account to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, General Overtime Account No. 001090, by an amount not to exceed $60,000.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT, and RESOLUTION relative to the acceptance of Proposition A grant funds for the North Atwater Multimodal Bridge project. 

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying Resolution which authorizes the Public Works Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to submit a grant application for the Proposition A Excess Cities Fund (Prop A) grant from the Los Angeles County Supervisorial District Three (County), through the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District, in the amount of $333,000 for landscape elements to be constructed as part of the North Atwater Multimodal Bridge over the Los Angeles River.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying Prop A Youth Employment Plan, relative to the North Atwater Multimodal Bridge over the Los Angeles River.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to:
   
   
   1. Accept and receive the Prop A grant in the amount of $333,000 from the County.
      
      
   2. Make any technical correction or clarifications to the above instructions.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a new account within BOE, Engineering Special Services Fund No. 632/50, entitled North Atwater Multimodal Bridge - LA County Prop A Grant to receive the grant funds from County.
      

       

   2. Make any technical accounting corrections or clarifications to the above instructions.
      
      

5. AUTHORIZE the submission of applications, amendment of existing grant agreements, adopt the resolutions, and approve the Youth Employment Plans in accordance Proposition A Procedural Guide, to effectuate the above reallocation of funds, pursuant to the actions taken by the Department of Recreation and Park Commissioners on January 16, 2019 and detailed in the April 2, 2019, L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report (attached to the Council file).
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that with the submission of the grant application to secure the Prop A funds, there is no impact to the General Fund. Future costs for maintenance will be included in annual budget requests for the applicable department.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) contract with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc., for the purchase, installation, and programming of Transit Access Pass (TAP) fare collection system equipment; and, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for TAP revenue reimbursements and for the sale of related TAP products.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, to execute:

1. A five-year contract with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc., for the purchase, installation and programming of TAP fare collection system equipment for an amount not to exceed $3,046,493, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
2. Any MOUs required by Metro for LADOT to:
   
   
   1. Be reimbursed for the TAP system upgrade of 347 units.
      
      
   2. Be a TAP participant, including acceptance of the TAP Regional Operating Rules.
      
      
   3. Sell transit products such as Regional Products and TAP Participant-specific fare products, including a TAP Third Party Regional Vendor Seller Agreement.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Funding is available for the proposed contract within the Proposition A Local Transit Assistance Fund. This action complies with City financial policies in that sufficient special fund revenues are available and eligible for this purpose.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 3, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 31, 2019)

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a purchase and sale agreement and related documents for the acquisition of property located at 1925 North Marianna Avenue. 

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD), with the assistance of the City Attorney, to negotiate, prepare, and execute any documents necessary, including, but not limited to, the purchase and sale agreement, to effectuate the acquisition of the property located at the northern portions of 1925 North Marianna Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90032, Assessors Parcel Number: 5223-002-007 and 5223-002-015.
   
   
2. APPROVE Municipal Improvements Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) funds in the amount of $12,500,000 for the purchase price and an additional $450,000 for the Public Works Bureau of Engineering and all related incidental costs, including but not limited to closing costs, to be utilized for the acquisition of the property.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the availability of funds, to expend funds upon presentation of proper documentation and demand of the General Manager, GSD, or designee.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, GSD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that there is no additional impact on the General Fund as MICLA funds previously budgeted for this purpose are available to fully fund the acquisition and associated costs.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the adaptive youth sports programming that serves the special needs and disabled youth population.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez - Ryu):

INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks to: 

1. Report on adaptive youth sports programming, including existing programming, inclusion and outreach efforts, and the number of special needs and disabled youth served annually.
   
   
2. Report, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), on programmatic elements of a City wide adaptive play program such as the accessibility of programming locations, special transportation and equipment needs, the feasibility of funding such a program, and other program elements.
   
   
3. Work with the Department on Disability to develop programming options.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to protecting affordable housing opportunities for renters utilizing rental assistance or other sources of income as payment.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. NOTE and FILE the November 16, 2018 Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) report, attached to the Council file, relative to protecting affordable housing opportunities for renters utilizing rental assistance or other sources of income as payment.
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to make it unlawful for any person offering for rent or lease, renting, leasing or listing any housing accommodation, or any authorized agent or employee, to do or attempt to do any of the following:
   
   
   1. Refuse to rent or continue to rent, a housing accommodation based upon source of income.
      
      
   2. Refuse to enter into or renew a rental agreement or housing assistance payment contract or execute any documents required to do so, based on source of income.
      
      
   3. Require any clause, condition or restriction upon a tenancy based on source of income.
      
      
   4. Refuse access to or use of a common area of facilities associated with a housing accommodation based upon source of income.
      
      
   5. Serve a notice of termination of tenancy, seek to terminate or terminate a tenancy based on source of income.
      
      
   6. Refuse to make repairs or improvements to a housing accommodation based on source of income.
      
      
   7. Deny or withhold a housing accommodation or housing service or amenity based on source of income.
      
      
   8. Apply different terms or conditions in connection with the rental of a housing accommodation based on a person's source of income.
      
      
   9. Represent the unavailability of a housing accommodation based upon a person's source of income.
      
      
   10. Make, print or publish in any manner, any materials having to do with the rental of a housing accommodation that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based a person's source of income.
       
       
3. REQUEST the City Attorney to include in the requested draft Ordinance, detailed in Recommendation No. 2 above the following:
   
   
   1. Defining Source of Income to include any rental assistance subsidy or financial aid from any person whether paid directly to the program participant, landlord or representative, including but not limited to the Section 8 voucher program, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority's Rapid Re-Housing program or any other housing subsidy program, homeless assistance prevention program or security deposit assistance program.
      
      
   2. Civil liability and equitable relief; Civil damages may be 3 times the amount of actual damages and special damages or 3 times the amount of one month's rent for the housing accommodation at issue, whichever is higher.
      
      
   3. Attorney fees, court costs and punitive damages may also be awarded.
      
      
   4. Provide that a violation of this Ordinance shall constitute an affirmative defense for a tenant against any unlawful detainer action brought under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to make any technical modifications and/or legal corrections to the requested draft Ordinance in order to further the objectives as described in this recommendation and in accordance with current case law. 
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department to amend the scope of work for Contract No. C-128714 with the Southern California Housing Rights Center for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 to include enforcement of the Source of Income Discrimination Ordinance.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the HCIDLA, to identify a source of funds for enforcement of the proposed source of income discrimination Ordinance under the fair housing services contract for FY 2019-20.

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

Community Impact Statement:  Yes

For:

East Hollywood Neighborhood Council

Los Feliz Neighborhood Council

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approval of repayment plan and request for fund allocation of $6,319,138.16 to resolve the United States (U.S.) Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) findings regarding various community development block grant projects.

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

1. APPROVE the use of the City General Fund for a three-year repayment plan to HUD as follows, with General Fund appropriations for the second and third payments (Recommendation Nos. 1b and 1c below), for a total of $6,319,138.16, subject to the approval of Council and Mayor through the annual budget process:
   
   
   1. $2,000,000.00 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 (Unappropriated Balance)
      
      
   2. $1,974,592.72 in FY 2019-20 (July 31, 2019)
      
      
   3. $2,344,545.44 in FY 2020-21 (May 31, 2021)
             
2. PROVIDE that upon approval of General Fund appropriations for FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21 (Recommendation Nos. 1b and 1c, respectively), the payments be reflected as revenue for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Program Year (PY) 45 and PY 46 Consolidated Plan Budgets, respectively, subject to the approval of Mayor and Council.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE $2,000,000 allocated in the FY 2018-19 Unappropriated Balance for the first repayment as follows:
   
   
   1. $337,629.18 for payment to the U.S. Treasury Department.
      
      
   2. $1,662,370.82 for payment to the CDBG Letter of Credit and reflect this as revenue for the CDBG program in the PY 44 Consolidated Plan budget.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Submit the repayment plan as detailed in Recommendation No. 1 to HUD for approval and proceed with the first installment of the repayment plan, in accordance with Recommendation No. 3.
      
      
   2. Prepare and post for a 30-day public comment period a substantial amendment for the PY 44 Annual Action Plan to reflect the amendment in Recommendation No. 5.
      
      
   3. Pay $337,629.18 to the U.S. Treasury Department from the Community Development Trust Fund No. 424/43, Account No. 43R730 Repayment to HUD.
      
      
   4. Prepare Controller’s instructions and any technical adjustments consistent with Mayor and Council actions related to this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO).
      
      
5. AMEND the PY 44 2018-19 Annual Action Plan to:
   
   
   1. Add total resources of $2,859,316.62 consisting of $1,196,945.80 in proceeds from the sale of property related to the Adams and La Brea North Project and $1,662,370.82 of repayment to the local Letter of Credit.
      
      
   2. Reflect that of the $2,859,316.62 to be used for PY 44, $711,104.20 should be classified as program income per the letter from HUD.
      
      
   3. Approve the use of the additional $2,859,316.62 in CDBG resources for the Vision Theater Renovation Project.
      
      
6. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a new account 43R730 - Repayment to U.S. Housing and Urban Development within Community Development Trust Fund No. 424/43.
      
      
   2. Transfer $1,196,945.80 from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund No. 55J/43, and $2,000,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Fund No 100/58 to the Community Development Trust Fund No. 424/43, and appropriate therefrom as follows:
      
      

      FROM:
      Fund	Account	Title	Amount
      55J/43	2100	Due to the Federal Government	$1,196,945.80
      100/58	580259	Repayment for Community Development Block Grant Projects	2,000,000.00
      		Total:	$3,196,945.80
      TO:
      Fund	Account	Title	Amount
      424/43	43R730	Repayment to HUD	$337,629.18
      424/43	43R523	Vision Theater	2,859,316.62
      		Total:	$3,196,945.80

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is a direct impact to the General Fund.  The HCIDLA’s proposal to submit a repayment plan to HUD would utilize up to $6,319,138.16 in General Fund to repay HUD over a period of three years to resolve audit and review findings regarding previous CDBG and Section 108 Loan projects.  There is currently $2,000,000 in the Unappropriated Balance for repayment to HUD for CDBG projects.  The recommendations contained in the April 9, 2019 CAO report are in compliance with the City Financial Policies in that General Fund appropriations for the repayment to HUD in subsequent FYs will be subject to the approval of the Mayor and Council through the annual budget process.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)