Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM



(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL

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

Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items Noticed for Public Hearing - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(1)

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC).

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the following properties:

(a)18-0160-S305
18-0160-S305
CD 6

11041 West Strathern Street aka 8015 Vineland Avenue. (Lien: $932.40)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of April 30, 2019)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Wesson
(3)
LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $928.40 AND CONFIRMED
ITEM NO.(2)19-0900-S18
19-0900-S18
CD 8

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Jefferson Boulevard and Western Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on March 27, 2019 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on June 19, 2019 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Wesson
(3)
CONTINUED HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JUNE 19, 2019
ITEM NO.(3)19-0900-S19
19-0900-S19
CD 15

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Western Avenue and Westmont Drive Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on March 27, 2019 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on June 19, 2019 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
CONTINUED HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JUNE 19, 2019
ITEM NO.(4)19-0900-S20
19-0900-S20
CD 11

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the La Tijera Boulevard and 74th Street No. 1 Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on March 27, 2019 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on June 19, 2019 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
CONTINUED HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JUNE 19, 2019
ITEM NO.(5)19-0900-S21
19-0900-S21
CD 6

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Roscoe Boulevard and Woodman Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on March 27, 2019 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on June 19, 2019 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
CONTINUED HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JUNE 19, 2019
ITEM NO.(6)19-0900-S22
19-0900-S22
CD 14

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Mateo and 7th Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on March 27, 2019 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on June 19, 2019 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
CONTINUED HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JUNE 19, 2019
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(7)16-1028
16-1028

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Shane Goldsmith to the Board of Police Commissioners.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Shane Goldsmith to the Board of Police Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2024 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Goldsmith resides in Council District Five. (Current Board composition: M=2; F=3.)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 1, 2019

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 28, 2019)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(8)18-0600-S69
18-0600-S69

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the completion date for the City Hall East electrical upgrade project.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the Bureau of Engineering report dated May 3, 2019, in response to a 2018-19 Budget Recommendation, relative to the completion date for the City Hall East electrical upgrade project.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(9)19-0289
19-0289
CD 8

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to conducting an assessment of 16 alleys to undertake a determination of the scope of necessary repairs.

 

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

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) and Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to conduct an immediate assessment of the identified alleys set forth below and to undertake a determination of the scope of repairs necessary to remedy the current condition of these alleys:

    1. 5206 South Manhattan PIace - SR No. 1-1297246691

    2. 1437 West 59th Street - SR No. 1-1297250611

    3. 6404 Raymond Avenue - SR No. 1-1297252321

    4. 1762 West 48th Street - SR No. 1-1297255121

    5. 702 West 81st Street - SR No. 1-1297259661

    6. Between 81st and 82nd on Hoover - SR No. 1-1298174831

    7. 243 West 91st Street - SR No. 1-1297687111

    8. 3810 South Western Avenue - SR No. 1-1297702521

    9. 115 East Colden - SR No. 1-1298160851

    10. 1458 West 49th Street - SR No. 1-1298167551 (T-shaped alley)

    11. 99th Street and Cimarron Street - SR No. 1-1302035861

    12. Cimarron Street and Van Ness Avenue - SR No. 1-1302039841

    13. 710 West 81st Street - SR No. 1-1313617191

    14. Avalon (east - west) and 97th to 98th Street (north - south) SR No. 1-1313620351

    15. 8100 South Hoover Street SR No. 1-1313619851

    16. 4510 Cimarron SR No. 1-1313649881

  2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify funding to undertake the repairs recommended by BSS and BOE on the above alleys and report to Council within 30 days.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(10)19-0340
19-0340
CD 8

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the intersection at Rochester Circle and Cimarron Street as Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson Square.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Harris-Dawson - Price):

 

  1. DESIGNATE the intersection at Rochester Circle and Cimarron Street as Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson Square.

  2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to fabricate and install appropriate ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location.

 

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.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(11)19-0361
19-0361
CD 12

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating Devonshire Street between Larwin Avenue and the Chatsworth Park South boundary as Virginia Watson Way.

 

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

 

  1. DESIGNATE Devonshire Street between Larwin Avenue and the Chatsworth Park South boundary as Virginia Watson Way.

  2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, with the assistance of Council District 12, to erect a permanent ceremonial sign at this location and to determine the appropriate language to be contained in such sign.

 

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.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(12)19-0203
19-0203
CD 12

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the intersection of Chatsworth Street and White Oak Avenue, in Granada Hills, as Paula Boland Square.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Smith - Rodriguez):

 

  1. DESIGNATE the intersection of Chatsworth Street and White Oak Avenue, in Granada Hills, as Paula Boland Square.

  2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to fabricate and install appropriate ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location, in consultation with Council District 12.

 

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.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(13)19-0279
19-0279
CD 12

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to temporarily closing Topanga Canyon Place, located between Plummer Street and Hanna Avenue and Halsted Street in Chatsworth for a period of eighteen months for reasons of public safety.

 

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

 

INSTRUCT the City Engineer to report with recommendations to temporarily close Topanga Canyon Place, located between Plummer Street and Hanna Avenue and Halsted Street in Chatsworth for a period of eighteen months for reasons of public safety, pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4.

 

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.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(14)14-1510-S11
14-1510-S11
CD 14

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to transferring the responsibility of management, maintenance, and operation of the lands underneath and adjacent to the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project to the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) for landscaping purposes.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Huizar - Koretz):

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), RAP, and Department of General Services, with the assistance and cooperation of the City Attorney and City Administrative Officer (CAO), to undertake all actions necessary to effectuate a non-financial transfer of jurisdiction of those properties acquired by the BOE, for the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project, including all appropriate survey data which shall include but not limited to the completion of a Point Cloud Survey, GeoMatic or Spatial Survey, creation of the correct legal description, preparation and review of related title documents, and acquiring other necessary approvals.  

  2. APPROVE the April 29, 2019 BOE Report Recommendations No. 1 and 2, attached to the Council file, in relation to the preamble of Motion (Huizar - Koretz).        

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(15)19-0460
19-0460

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to allocating funds from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to the Department of Public Works (DPW) for costs of relocating LADWP’s facilities that interfere with DPW projects.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Harris-Dawson), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the DPW to:

    1. Establish new project accounts in the Engineering Special Services Fund, Fund No. 682/50 and accept and deposit funds from the LADWP in an amount up to $535,000 to new accounts as follows:

       Account  Title  Amount
       TBD  ATP 1 Little Tokyo Pedestrian  $100,000
       TBD  ATP 1 Dolores Huerta ES, 29th St ES and Quincy Jones ES  200,000
       TBD  ATP 1 Sheridan St Elementary School ES and Breed St ES  235,000
           
    2. Transfer surplus funds back to LADWP upon completion of the above identified projects, including proper documentation from the City Engineer.

             
  2. AUTHORIZE the DPW to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the said Motion, attached to the Council file.

 

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.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(16)19-0374
19-0374

TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to seeking recommendations from Los Angeles business groups regarding visits of international business delegations in the City of Los Angeles.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Ryu – Buscaino):

 

REQUEST business groups in Los Angeles, which have a role in international trade and welcoming foreign trade delegations, including, but not limited to the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles County Business Federation, Central City Association, Los Angeles Business Council, Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, Valley Industry and Commerce Association, and the World Trade Center Los Angeles to present recommendations for a process to better structure intake, resource allocation, and management of international business delegations in the City of Los Angeles and to coordinate with the Mayor’s Office of International Affairs as necessary.

 

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.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(17)17-1178
17-1178
CD 15

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Permit with the Jankovich Company (Jankovich) to continue operating a marine fuel station.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE POLA Resolution No. 19-8441 for the First Amendment to POLA Permit No. 930 with Jankovich to continue operating its marine fuel station at Berth Nos. 73A and 51 and the Canetti’s Building for an additional year at no additional rent until November 2019.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approving the First Amendment to POLA Permit No. 930 with Jankovich will require Jankovich to pay monthly rent, percentage of rent, and monthly dockage charges subsequent to November 5, 2019. In 2017, the POLA required Jankovich to relocate its operations to another site at the port. The proposed amendment will allow Jankovich to forego $290,402 in annual minimum rent payments for one year, retroactively from November 2018 to November 2019 to obtain the required permits and complete construction and improvements at the relocated site.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 10, 2019

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 7, 2019)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(18)19-0455
19-0455

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) General Purpose Operating Agreement with Quik Pick Express, LLC (Quik Pick).

 

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. 19-8439 for POLA FTZ General Purpose Operating Agreement No. 19-3636 with Quik Pick for the use of warehouse and office space in Carson located at 1021 East 233rd Street, 1058 and 1128 East 230th Street, 22418 Bonita Street, and 23610 South Banning Boulevard at FTZ Site 202 Magnet Site 10 for a term of five years with three five-year renewal options for an annual fee of $7,750.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed POLA FTZ Operating Agreement authorizes Quik Pick to operate and manage FTZ office and warehouse facilities within FTZ 202, at five different location sites. Quik Pick will pay the POLA an annual administrative fee of $7,750 per year or $38,750 for a five-year contract term, up to a 20-year term. Funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – JULY 1, 2019

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 28, 2019)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(19)19-0456
19-0456
CD 15

TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Permit with PBF Energy Western Region, LLC (PBF), for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a marine oil terminal, subsurface pipelines, and storage tanks at the port.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action has been previously evaluated in the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for the PBF Improvements Project (SCH Number 2018031006) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE POLA Resolution No. 19-8450 for POLA Permit No. 936 with PBF for the use of 40.04 acres at Berth Nos. 238-239 for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a marine oil terminal, subsurface pipelines, and storage tanks for a term of 30 years and for an annual rent of $6,236,794 for the land, and an annual rent of $1,712,000 for the use of the site tanks.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed POLA request for Permit No. 936 would ensure that PBF would continue its marine oil terminal at port and continue to pay the POLA a fixed rental compensation for land rent of approximately $6.2 million. In addition to the land rent, PBF will also be responsible for the payment of minimum rent for the wharf and storage tank of $1.7 million each year. The POLA estimates that construction of the new wharf projects to comply with the State of California’s Marine Oil Terminal Engineering and Maintenance Standards will cost up to $19.8 million. The POLA will invest up to $7.5 million and PBF will invest the balance and anything exceeding the total amount. The proposed compensation will meet the POLA's rate of return for land and improvements. The proposed Permit is for 30 years, and will supersede existing Permit No. 914, upon execution. PBF will be responsible for all costs associated with property maintenance and operation, including payment for project features in the Permit.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 30, 2019

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 29, 2019)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(20)14-0734
14-0734
CD 15

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Third Amendment to the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) General Purpose Operating Agreement with Customs Air Warehouse, Inc. (Customs Air).

 

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. 19-8454 for the Third Amendment to POLA FTZ General Purposes Operating Agreement No. 19-2340-C with Customs Air, extending the contract term by five years for the continued use of 37,000 square feet of office and warehouse space at FTZ 202, Site 2A, located at 5540 West 104th Street.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed Third Amendment to the FTZ Agreement allows Customs Air to continue operating its warehouse and office facilities in FTZ Site No. 2A. Customs Air will pay the POLA an additional annual fee of $7,750 per year and $38,750 for a five-year contract term ending in June 2024. Funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – JULY 1, 2019

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 28, 2019)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(21)19-0495
19-0495
CD 11

ADMINISTRATIVE AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) lease with United Airlines, Inc. (UAL), for an aircraft and ground service equipment maintenance facility at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively and categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2.i and Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. CONCUR with the Findings of the Board of Airport Commissioners that that there have been no changes to the activities contemplated under the proposed action, and no changes in circumstances since certification of the Environmental Impact Report, that would result in a new significant impact or an increase in the severity of a previously disclosed significant impact, and no further CEQA review is required pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines section 15162.

  3. APPROVE the LAWA lease with UAL for land and improvements at 6000-6024 Avion Drive for an aircraft and ground service equipment maintenance facility at LAX for a term of 30 years for a total annual rent of $6,364,716 with annual Consumer Price Index adjustments.

  4. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on May 2, 2019, by Resolution No. 26758, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the aforementioned lease with UAL.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the proposed lease with UAL will result in revenues of approximately $6 million in the first year. The lease complies with LAWA's adopted financial policies. There is no appropriation of funds being requested.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 10, 2019

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JUNE 7, 2019)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(22)19-0494
19-0494

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with The Revenue Markets, Inc., d.b.a. TRMI Systems Integration (TRMI), for operations and maintenance support services for the Automatic Vehicle Identification System at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the First Amendment to LAWA Contract DA-5193 with TRMI for operations and maintenance support services for the Automatic Vehicle Identification System at LAX, extending the contract term for two years and increasing the amount by $1,507,205 for a new total not to exceed $3,554,045.

  3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on May 2, 2019, by Resolution No. 26747, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the First Amendment to Contract DA-5193 with TRMI.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Funding for this agreement has been requested from LAWA's Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget. Future years' funding will be requested as part of the annual budget process. All expenditures will be recovered through LAX landing fees, terminal building rates and charges, and non-aeronautical revenues.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – JULY 8, 2019

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JULY 3, 2019)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(23)11-0626-S1
11-0626-S1

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Amended and Restated Terminal Facility Lease and License Agreement with Alaska Airlines, Inc., for the continued use and consolidation of additional space and improvements at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the LAWA Amended and Restated Terminal Facility Lease and License Agreement LAA-8581 with Alaska Airlines, Inc., for the continued use and consolidation of additional space and improvements at LAX Terminal No. 6 through January 1, 2028 for an annual estimated rent of $23,000,000.

  3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on May 2, 2019, by Resolution No. 26757, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the aforementioned Amended and Restated Terminal Facility Lease and License Agreement LAA-8581 with Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the Amended and Restated Lease and License Agreement with Alaska Air Group, Inc., to modify the space rental rates at LAX's Terminal No. 6 and extend the current 10-year lease by approximately six years to allow Alaska Airlines, Inc., to make improvements to and upgrade the terminal's security screening, hold rooms, and layout will result in approximately $23,000,000 in rental revenue being generated for LAWA during the first year and approximately $196,000,000 over the six-year term. The agreement complies with LAWA's adopted financial policies. There is no appropriation of funds being requested.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 10, 2019

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JUNE 7, 2019)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(24)19-0179
19-0179

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of a grant award for the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Program from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Service (Cal OES).

 

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 in the amount of $1,000,000 for the 2018 ICAC Program from the Cal OES for the period of July 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020. 

    2. Negotiate and execute the Cooperative 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. 
                 
    4. Spend up to the total grant amount of $1,000,000 in accordance with the grant award agreement. 

    5. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit the grant receipts in the LAPD Grants Fund No. 339/70. 

    6. 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. 

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $1,000,000 to appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of 2018 ICAC Program grant funds. 

    2. Increase appropriations for the 2018 ICAC Program grant 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 No. 001090, Civilian Overtime       $25,350
      Account No. 001092, Sworn Overtime 64,800
      Total: $90,150

     

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to:

    1. Place the following action relative to the 2018 ICAC Program grant on the City Council agenda on July 1, 2019 or the first meeting day thereafter:  

      Authorize the Controller to transfer from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amount as follows:
         
      Account No. 001090, Civilian Overtime     $12,350
      Account No. 001092, Sworn Overtime 32,400
       Total: $44,750
         
    2. Place the following action relative to the 2018 ICAC Program grant on the City Council agenda on July 1, 2020 or the first meeting day thereafter:

      Authorize the Controller to transfer from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amount as follows:
         
      Account No. 001090, Civilian Overtime      $12,350
      Account No. 001092, Sworn Overtime    32,400
      Total:  $44,750

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations within this report will allow for the retroactive approval and subsequent acceptance and expenditure of the 2018 ICAC Grant Program from the Cal OES, totaling $1,000,000. 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.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(25)19-0381
19-0381

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

 

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

 

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Emergency Management Department (EMD), or designee, to: 

  1. Accept the FY 2018 EMPG in the amount of $644,547 from the DHS Grant Programs Directorate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with a grant performance period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. 

  2. Execute the subrecipient agreement, included as an attachment to the EMD transmittal (dated April 8, 2019, attached to the Council file), between the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles, in the amount of $644,547 for a term of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 

  3. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit the grant receipts into the General Fund No. 100/35, Revenue Source Code No. 3685 Emergency Management Assistance. 

  4. Expend up to the total grant amount of $644,547 in accordance with the grant award agreement. 

  5. 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.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund. Acceptance of the FY 2018 EMPG in the amount of $644,547 will provide support for the City's emergency management programs. These recommendations are in compliance with the City's financial policies in that grant funds will be utilized to support emergency preparedness activities.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(26)19-0182
19-0182

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2020 Intellectual Property Enforcement (IPE) Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Administration.

 

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 in the amount of $400,000 for the FY 2018-2020 IPE grant from the U.S. DOJ, Bureau of Justice Administration, for the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2020. 

    2. Negotiate and execute the Cooperative Agreement, 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 $400,000 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 (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. 

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $400,000 to appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of 2018-2020 IPE grant funds. 

    2. Increase appropriations for the 2018-2020 IPE grant as needed from appropriation account number to be determined in Fund No. 339/70, to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amount as follows:

      Account No. 001092, Sworn Overtime $ 50,000

    3. Transfer $54,555 from Fund No. 339/70, appropriation account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 001010 - Salaries, General.  

  4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to:

    1. Place the following action relative to the 2018-2020 IPE grant on the City Council agenda on July 1, 2019, or the first meeting day thereafter:

      Authorize the Controller to transfer from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amount as follows:

      Account No. 001092, Sworn Overtime $150,000

    2. Place the following action relative to 2018-2020 IPE grant on the City Council agenda on July 1, 2020, or the first meeting day thereafter:

      Authorize the Controller to transfer from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amount as follows:

      Account No. 001092, Sworn Overtime $ 50,000

    3. Place the following action relative to the 2018-2020 IPE grant on the City Council agenda on July 1, 2019, or the first meeting day thereafter:

      Authorize the Controller to transfer from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/12, account number and amount as follows:

      Account No. 001010, Salaries, General $ 74,373

    4. Place the following action relative to the 2018-2020 IPE grant on the City Council agenda on July 1, 2020,  or the first meeting day thereafter:

      Authorize the Controller to transfer from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/12, account number and amount as follows:

      Account No. 001010, Salaries, General $ 21,072

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the above recommendations will allow for the expenditure of the FY 2018-2020 IPE Program grant award totaling $400,000. No matching funds are required for this grant. There is no impact to the General Fund as a result of these actions. These actions are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time revenue is used for one-time expenses.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(27)16-0037-S92
16-0037-S92

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a donation of Tac-Ops Pistols valued at $276,952, from Sig Sauer, Incorporated, for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Metropolitan Division.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT a donation of Tac-Ops Pistols valued at $276,952, from Sig Sauer, Incorporated, to be used to replace the current inventory of 1911 pistols carried by the SWAT Team, for the benefit of the LAPD Metropolitan Division; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement Submitted: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners.  The City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(28)18-0560-S3
18-0560-S3

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Supplemental Police Account (SPA) Fourth Quarterly Report (October through December 2018).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the SPA Fourth Report (dated March 26, 2019, attached to the Council file), relative to the status and activities of the SPA for the period October through December 2018.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Huizar
(3)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(29)19-0600
19-0600

ANNUAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST.

 

 

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Wesson
(3)
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
14-1632-S3
14-1632-S3

MOTION (O'FARRELL - MARTINEZ) and RESOLUTION  relative to issuing Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, in accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, in an amount not to exceed $24,830,428 to finance the new construction of the 64-unit multifamily housing project known as the HiFi Collective located at 3200 West Temple Street.

18-0542-S1
18-0542-S1

MOTION (O'FARRELL - MARTINEZ) and RESOLUTION  relative to issuing Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, in accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, in an amount not to exceed $31,200,000 to finance the new construction of a 61-unit multifamily housing project known as PATH Villas Hollywood located at 5627 West Fernwood Avenue.

COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
19-0004
19-0004
Nico Tortorella Day      O'Farrell - Martinez

ENDING ROLL CALL
Ending Roll Call

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