Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Friday, June 14, 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, Bonin, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu, Smith and President Wesson (12); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar and O'Farrell (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-S313
18-0160-S313
CD 5

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of May 15, 2019)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(3)
LIEN CONFIRMED
ITEM NO.(2)19-0598
19-0598
CD 5

MOTION (KORETZ - RYU)  and RESOLUTION relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds or other obligations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,000,000 for the purpose of financing, refinancing, and reimbursing of the cost of design, development, construction, and equipping of aquatic facilities at 5031 Alonzo Avenue.

 

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

  1. DESIGNATE the California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) to issue bonds not to exceed $8,000,000 for the purpose of financing, refinancing, and reimbursing of the cost of design, development, construction, and equipping of aquatic facilities at 5031 Alonzo Avenue in Council District Five.

  2. HOLD a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) hearing and ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION at the City Council meeting to be held on June 14, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, California 90012.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(3)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(3)17-0600-S45
17-0600-S45

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to implementation, benchmarks, and hiring goals for the Targeted Local Hiring (TLH) and Strategic Workforce Development Task Force.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the February 22, 2019 and May 10, 2019 Personnel Department reports relative to implementation, benchmarks, and hiring goals for the TLH and Strategic Workforce Development Task Force.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(4)19-0380
19-0380

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appropriation for outside counsel regarding a case entitled S.G., et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United State District Court Case No. CV17-09003.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a contract with Orbach Huff Suarez and Henderson LLP funded by the project applicant in an amount up to $135,000.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute a reimbursement contract with the project applicant pursuant to which applicant agrees to pay the reasonable costs and fees of outside counsel in this matter.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney or designee to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustment, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled above)

 

 

Adopted FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(5)19-0439
19-0439

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a retaining outside counsel to assist the City Attorney regarding the Processing Organic Waste Material Utilizing Alternative Technologies Project.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a contract with Nossaman LLP for three years, not to exceed $359,000, to provide legal services regarding the Bureau of Sanitation's Processing Organic Waste Material Utilizing Alternative Technologies Project.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(6)19-0497
19-0497

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by KPMG, LLP.

 

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

 

APPROVE the refund claim file by KPMG, LLP in the amount of $498,034.25 plus accumulated interest.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. 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: Buscaino
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(7)19-0557
19-0557

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to retaining outside counsel to assist the City Attorney in matters regarding state and federal tax law.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a contract with Ice Miller LLP, in the amount of $20,000, for citywide assistance with tax law.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(8)15-1138-S40
15-1138-S40

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to make technical amendments to align with emergency shelter regulations in state law.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance amending Sections 12.80 and 12.81 of the LAMC to make technical amendments to align with emergency shelter regulations in state law (Government Code Section 8698 et seq).

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: Buscaino
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(9)18-1102
18-1102
CD 6

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to funding for a Motel Shelter Enhancement Program.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE Motion (Wesson for Martinez - Harris-Dawson) relative to funding for a Motel Shelter Enhancement Program.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(10)19-0377
19-0377

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a grant award from the United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) to support staffing of the Housing Crisis Response Team (HCRT) in the Mayor's Office of Citywide Homelessness Initiatives.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to execute the grant agreement with the UWGLA and accept funding in an amount up to $1,510,000 to support five HCRT positions within the Mayor’s Office of Citywide Homelessness Initiatives, for a three-year period effective upon grant agreement execution through June 30, 2022, and submit any other necessary agreements and documents relative to the implementation of this program, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council agenda for the first regular Council meeting on July 1, 2019, or shortly thereafter, the following actions relative to the 2019-22 UWGLA HCRT Implementation Grant Fund:

    Authorize the Controller to establish a new interest bearing fund entitled 2019-22 United Way of Greater Los Angeles (2019-22 UWGLA) HCRT Implementation Grant Fund No. XXX/46, recognize a receivable in an amount not to exceed $1,510,000, receive and disburse the funds upon presentation of documentation or proper demand from the Mayor's Office, and create new appropriation accounts within the new Fund No. XXX/46 as follows:

    Appropriation Account  Account Name Amount
    46S146 Mayor    $217,500
    46S246 Salary Reserve 1,192,500
    46S304 Contractual    100,000
      Total: $1,510,000
         
  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council agenda for the first regular Council meeting on July 1, 2019, or shortly thereafter, the following actions relative to the 2019-22 UWGLA HCRT Implementation Grant Fund:

    Authorize the Controller, upon presentation of documentation or proper demand, to transfer up to $217,500 from the 2019-22 UWGLA HCRT Implementation Grant Fund No. XXX/46 as follows:

    From:       
    Fund/Dept Account No. Account Name Amount
    XXX/46 46S146 Mayor      $217,500
           
    To:      
    Fund/Dept Account No.  Account Name Amount
    100/46 001020 Grant Reimbursed    $217,500
           
  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council agenda for the first regular Council meeting on July 1, 2019, or shortly thereafter, the following actions relative to the 2019-22 UWGLA HCRT Implementation Grant Fund:

    Authorize the Controller, in accordance with the UWGLA project and payment schedule, upon receipt of funds and proper demand from the Mayor, to transfer up to $352,500 from Fund No. XXX/46, Account No. 46S246 Salary Reserve as follows: $100,000 to Account No. 46S304 Contractual and $252,500 to Account No. 46S146 Mayor, and transfer therefrom to Mayor Fund No. 100/46, Account No. 001020 Salaries Grant Reimbursed.
               
  5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council agenda for the first regular Council meeting on July 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter, the following actions relative to the 2019-22 UWGLA HCRT Implementation Grant Fund:

    Authorize the Controller, in accordance with the UWGLA project and payment schedule, upon receipt of funds, to transfer up to $470,000 from Fund No. XXX/46, Account No. 46S246 Salary Reserve to Account No. 46T146 Mayor Salaries, and transfer therefrom to Mayor Fund No. 100/46, Account No. 001020 Salaries Grant Reimbursed.

  6. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council Agenda for the first regular Council meeting on July 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter, the following actions relative to the 2019-22 UWGLA HCRT Implementation Grant Fund:

    Authorize the Controller, in accordance with the UWGLA project and payment schedule, upon receipt of funds, to transfer up to $470,000 from Fund No. XXX/46, Account No. 46S246 Salary Reserve to Account No. 46V146 Mayor, and transfer therefrom to Mayor Fund No. 100/46, Account No. 001020 Grant Reimbursed.

  7. REQUEST the Mayor, or designee, to submit invoices or progress status reports in a timely manner to ensure reimbursement of HCRT salary costs.

  8. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller’s instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required to implement the actions approved by the Mayor and Council on these matters, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
           

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the recommendations will not have an impact on the General Fund.  Acceptance of the 2019-22 UWGLA - HCRT Implementation Grant (UWGLA HCRT Grant) in an amount of up to $1,510,000 and approval of grant-related actions will result in the funding of five new positions in the Mayor’s Office of Citywide Homelessness Initiatives and support for program evaluation services that will, in partnership with the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, implement the City’s $120 million Proposition HHH Housing Innovation Challenge. The UWGLA HCRT Grant provides funding direct salaries only.  The Mayor’s Office has indicated that the related costs are anticipated to be covered by funds allocated in the Mayor’s budget for the duration of the grant performance period.  Accepting the grant and approving the recommendations are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that sufficient grant revenues are available to support the salary costs of these positions.  Funding to continue the program beyond the three-year performance period is dependent on receipt of additional grant funds or General Fund appropriations.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(11)18-0651-S3
18-0651-S3
CD 15

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Bridge Housing project located at 515 North Beacon Street.

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

  1. DETERMINE the Bridge Housing Project on 515 North Beacon Street, Los Angeles, CA, which allows the development and use of the property as a temporary shelter, is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Sections 15332 Class 32; as set forth in the Notice of Exemption attached to the Council file.

  2. APPROVE funds in an amount up to $7,130,409 to develop a bridge housing facility on a site owned by the California State Department at 515 North Beacon Street.  Funds to be appropriated from the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) Grant Fund No. 60P/10, AC-1 - Capital and Operating Support, and the Crisis and Bridge Housing Fund line item within the General City Purposes (GCP) Fund No. 100/56.

  3. ESTABLISH a new account within the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54, entitled Bridge Housing - Beacon Street and appropriate $5,144,773.

  4. ESTABLISH a new account within the HEAP Grant Fund No. 60P/10, entitled Bridge Housing - Hope Street and appropriate $84,100.

  5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the agenda of the first regular Council meeting on July 1, 2019, or shortly thereafter, the following instructions:

    Authorize the Controller to appropriate the amount of $7,130,409 to develop a Crisis and Bridge Housing site in Council District 15, as follows:

    Transfer the amount of $891,890 from the HEAP Grant Fund No. 60P/10, Account No. 10R630, AC-1 - Capital and Operating Support, to the following accounts:
           
    Fund/Department Account Title   Amount
    100/54 Capital Improvement Expenditure Program TBD Bridge Housing, Beacon Street  $807,790
    60P/10 Homeless Emergency Aid Program TBD Bridge Housing, Beacon Street 84,100
         Total $891,890

    Transfer the amount of $6,238,519 from the Crisis and Bridge Housing Fund line item, Account No. 000931, within the GCP Fund No. 100/56, to the following accounts:
       
    Fund/Department Account Title Amount
    100/40 General Services Department 001101 Hiring Hall Construction $550,000
    100/40 General Services Department 001121 Benefits Hiring Hall Construction 150,000
    100/40 General Services Department 003180  Construction Materials  800,000
    100/78 Bureau of Engineering 001010  Salaries General  400,000
    100/54 Capital Improvement Expenditure Program TBD  Bridge Housing, Beacon Streat 4,336,983
    100/40 General Services 006030  Leasing  1,536
        Total  $6,238,519
           
  6. DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to prepare any additional Controller instructions to do the following:

    1. Make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council action in this matter; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

    2. Reimburse City departments for their accrued labor, material or permit costs related to this project from the Bridge Housing - Beacon Street account consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

  7. INSTRUCT the General Manager, Department of General Services, to report on the following actions:

    1. Negotiating a three-year lease agreement with the California Department of Transportation to develop a bridge housing facility on the property located - at 515 North Beacon Street, with the option to renew at the discretion of the City Council.

    2. Negotiating a three-year sub-lease agreement with the Volunteers of America Los Angeles to operate a bridge housing facility at this site, with the option to renew at the discretion of the City.
                     
  8. INSTRUCT the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, to amend the contract with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for Homeless Emergency Assistance Program funding to include funds in the amount of $84,100 for People Assisting the Homeless to purchase furniture, fixtures and equipment for the bridge housing facility at 515 North Beacon Street.

  9. INSTRUCT the City Homeless Coordinator to coordinate with the Los Angeles County to identify funds for interim housing operations at this site, including but not limited to County Measure H revenue.   
       

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that funds recommended in this report ($7,130,409) were budgeted in the is Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget and reserved in the HEAP grant for the A Bridge Home Program: $6,238,519 from the Crisis and Bridge Housing Fund line item within the GCP Fund and $891,890 from HEAP Activity Category 1- Capital and Operating Support. As such, there is no additional impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

Adopted as Amended, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(3)
HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT AND AMENDING MOTION 11A (BLUMENFIELD for BUSCAINO - HARRIS-DAWSON) - ADOPTED. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION
ITEM NO.(12)14-0425-S8
14-0425-S8
CD 14

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR)  and HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to the acquisition of the property located at 110 South Boyle Avenue from the Community Redevelopment Agency Los Angeles (CRA/LA) and associated Development and Disposition Agreement (DDA).

 

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

 

  1. FIND that    based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project located at 110 South Boyle Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90033 (Assessor Parcel Number 5174-018-900)(Property) was assessed in the previously certified EIR, State Clearing House No. 1997061065, certified on September 17, 1998; and pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164 and the Addendum, dated January 2019, that no major revisions to the EIR are required and no subsequent EIR, or negative declaration is required for approval of the project.

  2. REQUEST the Mayor, or designee, to exercise the Option by and between the City of Angeles and the CRA/LA, for the acquisition of the Property upon approval of the CRA/LA Governing Board, Oversight Board, and the State Department of Finance.

  3. AUTHORIZE and DESIGNATE the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) as the implementing City Department.

  4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee to:

    1. Acquire the Property for the fair market value of $1,535,000.

    2. Apply the CRA/LA Excess Housing Bond Proceeds (EHBP) available in Council District 14 from the Adelante Eastside Redevelopment Project Area for the acquisition cost of the Property that includes the Purchase Price, related closing costs, and associated site cleanup costs, up to the amount of $1,842,500.

    3. Execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and accept the Grant Deed, substantially consistent with Attachments A and B to the May 13, 2019 HCIDLA report, attached to the Council file, for the purchase of the Property from the CRA/LA for the purchase price as indicated above in Recommendation No. 4a,  approved as to form by the City Attorney.

    4. Proceed to effectuate all escrow and related required actions to complete the transaction, provided all contingencies are met, upon notice from the Mayor that the purchase of the Property from the CRA/LA has received all required approvals, and deposit all acquisition proceeds into an escrow account with Chicago Title Company to be applied towards City’s purchase of the Property.

    5. Negotiate and execute a DDA with Azure Development, Inc., or a to-be-formed limited partnership, for the purpose of ground leasing the Property and development of an affordable housing project, approved as to form by the City Attorney, based upon the negotiated key terms and conditions and the form of DDA, and substantially consistent with Attachments C and D of the May 13, 2019 HCIDLA report, attached to the Council file.

    6. Prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and City Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, request the Controller to implement those instructions.

  5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish a new account,  43R731-110 South Boyle Avenue Property Acquisition within the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund No. 55J/43.

    2. Transfer up to $1,842,500 from Tax Exempt Restricted Cash to Unrestricted Cash and appropriate therefrom to Account No. 43R731- 110 South Boyle Avenue Property Acquisition.

    3. Expend funds upon proper demand of the HCIDLA General Manager, or designee.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the proposed transaction is not anticipated to have an impact on the General Fund at this time.  The acquisition funds include up to $1,842,500 of CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds.  As an Affected Taxing Entity under the Dissolution Statute, it is anticipated that the City will receive approximately $399,100 in sales proceeds as property tax income upon the sale of the property.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

 

Adopted FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(13)18-0628
18-0628

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the State Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) - First Quarterly Expenditure Report, and funding recommendations.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER $3,513,921.30 from Category 3 -Capital, Operating, Services – Citywide to Activity Category 1 – Capital and Operating Support – A Bridge Home to consolidate funds reserved for A Bridge Home projects in order to effectuate Recommendation 2.a below.

  2. APPROVE the following funding from the HEAP grant in the amount of $17,848,711:

    1. The $13,183,781 from Activity Category 1 – Capital and Operating Support – A Bridge Home:

      1. $4,358,471 to address increased construction costs for A Bridge Home facilities as follows:

        1. $1,063,666 for the bridge housing facility at 1533 Schrader Boulevard.

        2. $1,607,519 for the bridge housing facility at 5695, 5971 and 5975 St. Andrews Place.

        3. $1,452,161 for the bridge housing facility at 2316 Imperial Highway.

        4. $235,125 for the bridge housing facility at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs West Los Angeles Campus.

      2. $8,825,310 for operating costs at A Bridge Home facilities as follows:

        1. $674,000 to supplement Measure H operating funds at the bridge housing facility at 5695, 5971, and 5975 St. Andrews Place through June 30, 2021.

        2. $667,000 to supplement Measure H operating funds at the bridge housing facility at 2316 Imperial Highway through June 30, 2021.

        3. $637,350 to supplement Measure H operating funds at the bridge housing facility at 2817 South Hope Street through June 30, 2021.

        4. $3,642,000 to support the full cost of services at the bridge housing facility ($60/bed/night) at 100 Sunset Avenue through June 30, 2021.

        5. $655,560 to support the full cost of services at the bridge housing facility ($60/bed/night) at 1819 South Western Avenue through June 30, 2021.

        6. $2,549,400 to support the full cost of services at the bridge housing facility ($60/bed/night) at 625 La Fayette Place through June 30, 2021.

    2. $2,698,250 from Activity Category 2 – Capital and Operating Support – Skid Row:

      1. $593,250 for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to implement tenant improvements at 538 San Pedro Street in order to establish a new location for The Bin voluntary storage facility.

      2. $779,000 for the LAHSA to support two Homeless Engagement Teams dedicated to Skid Row through June 30, 2021.

      3. $750,000 for The People Concern to provide shower and restroom access 24 hours per day, seven days per week next to the new location for The Bin through June 30, 2021.

      4. $266,000 for St. Vincent De Paul to expand restroom access through June 30, 2021.

      5. $250,000 for the Department of General Services to purchase and install five drinking fountains at Pit Stop locations in Skid Row.

      6. $60,000 for the Bureau of Sanitation to install and service a total of six sharps collection boxes in Skid Row to be co-located at four Pit Stop locations, The Bin, and the ReFresh Spot through June 30, 2021.

    3. $1,966,680 from Activity Category 4 – Youth Set-Aside for 54 bridge housing beds for youth at the bridge housing facility at 100 Sunset Avenue ($60/bed/night) through June 30, 2021.

  3. INSTRUCT the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, to amend the contract with the LAHSA for HEAP funding to include the following funds and services:

    1. Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System for the bridge housing facility at 5695 St. Andrews Place - $758,100:

      1. Operating costs through June 30, 2021 - $674,000 to supplement Los Angeles County Measure H funding for operating costs at the Schrader Boulevard A Bridge Home site through June 30, 2020.

      2. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment (funds previously approved under Council file No. 18-0654) - $84,100.

    2. The People Concern - $1,501,100:

      1. For the bridge housing facility at 2316 Imperial Highway – $751,100:

        1. Operating costs through June 30, 2021 - $667,000.

        2. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment funds previously approved under Council file No. 18-0651) - $84,100.

      2. For expanded shower and restroom access 24 hours per day, seven days per week at a facility next to the new location for The Bin through June 30, 2021 - $750,000.

    3. Volunteers of America Los Angeles for operating costs at the bridge housing facility at 2817 South Hope Street through June 30, 2021 - $637,350.

    4. 1736 Family Crisis Center for operating costs at the bridge housing facility at 1819 South Western Avenue through June 30, 2021 – $655,560.

    5. The Salvation Army for operating costs at the bridge housing facility at 625 La Fayette Place through June 30, 2021 - $2,549,400.
             
    6. People Assisting the Homeless for the bridge housing facility at 100 Sunset Avenue – $5,860,980:

      1. Operating costs through June 30, 2021 - $5,608,680.

      2. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment (funds previously approved under Council file No. 18-0510) - $252,300.
                   
    7. LAHSA - $1,372,250:

      1. For tenant improvements at 538 San Pedro Street in order to establish a new location for The Bin voluntary storage facility - $593,250.

      2. To support two Homeless Engagement Teams dedicated to Skid Row through June 30, 2021 - $779,000.

    8. St. Vincent De Paul to support expanded restroom access through June 30, 2021 - $266,00.

     

  4. Relative to the Controller instructions provided in Attachment B:

    Instruct the City Clerk to place the instructions provided in Attachment B on the agenda of the first regular Council meeting on July 1, 2019, or shortly thereafter.

    Authorize the Controller to implement the instructions provided in Attachment B, upon approval by Council, and authorize the City Administrative Officer (CAO), or designee, to prepare additional Controller instructions and make any technical and/or accounting corrections or clarifications to the attached instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this report, and authorize the Controller to implement those instructions.
           

  5. AUTHORIZE the CAO to prepare any additional Controller instructions to reimburse the City Departments for their accrued labor, material or permit costs related to projects in this report consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter, and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the recommendations in its report create a projected gap of $4,617,905 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 in construction funds reserved for A Bridge Home Projects. Moreover, funding for services at A Bridge Home sites in its report will need to be identified for operating costs beyond June 30, 2021. Funds for services at $60/bed/night will also have to be identified for all additional A Bridge Home sites. If all sites currently under review are deemed feasible and approved as A Bridge Home facilities, service funding for 645 additional beds will be required. The CAO is working with the Mayor’s Office to identify additional construction and services funds for A Bridge Home projects, including a second HEAP allocation from the State of California and/or additional funding from Los Angeles County Measure H.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Budget and Finance Committee report to be submitted in Council.)

 

Adopted as Amended FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(3)
HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT, BUDGET AND FINANCE (BF) COMMITTEE REPORT (CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BF REPORT), AND AMENDING MOTION 13A - ADOPTED FORTHWITH. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION
RECONSIDERED ITEM(s)
12-1543
12-1543

RECONSIDERED ITEM NO. 12-1543 FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2019

 

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF BALLOT TABULATION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishment of the Studio City Property and Business Improvement District (District), pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XII D of the California Constitution.

 

Recommendations for Council action, if the tabulation of ballots indicates majority support, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

 

 

  1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated April 18, 2019, establishing the Studio City Property and Business Improvement District and confirming the assessments to be levied upon properties within the District, as described in the Management District Plan.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, to prepare, execute and administer an operating agreement between the City and a non-profit corporation for the administration of the District's programs.

 

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that direct costs associated with department administrative expenses will be charged to the District and will be recovered from assessments collected.

 

There are three City-owned parcels within the District. The total assessment for these City-owned properties within the District is $2,295.65, representing 0.511 percent of the total assessments levied in the District.

 

Funding for assessments levied on the City-owned properties within the District were included in the General Fund allocation to the 2020-21 Business Improvement District Trust Fund No. 659.

 

(Pursuant to Council action on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 and adoption of Ordinance No. 186046 on April 3, 2019.)

 

 

Adopted FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
(3)
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
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13-0933MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - RYU) relative to amending prior Council action of December 5, 2018 regarding Arts Development Fee update and adopting the Arts Development Fee Expenditure Report.
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14-1223-S1MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - RYU) relative to amending prior Council action of May 18, 2016 regarding the allocation of Council District Seven General City Purposes Council Community Projects funds to the Valley Economic Development Center for the Pacoima Arts Incubator project.
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19-0645MOTION (KORETZ - BONIN) relative to authorizing Project Restore to use the City Hall Tom Bradley Room for an event on Saturday, June 29, 2019.
19-0010-S11
19-0010-S11MOTION (WESSON - KORETZ) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person responsible for a series of armed robberies across the City of Los Angeles beginning on January 9, 2019.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
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Michael Connelly Day in Los Angeles        Smith - Rodriguez 
Bill Koontz Bonin - Blumenfield 

At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
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James Arkatov        Koretz - Rodriguez - All Councilmembers 
Dr. Raul Ruiz Cedillo - Rodriguez - All Councilmembers 

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