ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with Interloc Solutions, Inc.

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-5106 with Interloc Solutions, Inc., extending the contract term for one year for operations and maintenance support services for LAWA's Maximo System.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on June 20, 2019, by Resolution No. 26787, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the First Amendment to the contract with Interloc Solutions, Inc.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Funding for the one-year term extension is being requested in LAWA's First Year 2019-20 Operating Budget in Cost Center No. 1170010 - IT Airport Operations, Commitment Item No. 520 - Contractual Services and Commitment Item No. 522 - Materials and Supplies. This action complies with LAWA's adopted financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – AUGUST 26, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – AUGUST 23, 2019)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Usage-Driven General Purposes Operating Agreement with Apex Logistics International, Inc (Apex).

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 Port Resolution No. 19-9488 approving a POLA FTZ Usage-Driven General Purposes Operating Agreement with Apex for the use of warehouse and office space located at FTZ No. 202, Site No. 57, 18554 South Susana Road, Rancho Dominguez, 90221, for a term of five years with three, five-year renewal options, for an annual rental fee of $7,750.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports APEX has paid the POLA a one-time application fee of $5,000. In addition, Apex will pay an annual administrative fee of $7,750 per year or $38,750 for one five-year contract term, and each subsequent five-year contract term. Apex will have three additional renewal options, subject to approval by the Board of Harbor Commissioners, up to a total 20-year contract term. Total revenue amount may generate up to $160,000, including the $5,000 application fee. In Fiscal Year 2019, the POLA incurred expenses of approximately $42,281 for FTZ-related consulting services and collected $357,269 in revenue from POLA FTZ operators. The POLA provides FTZ sites as a service to its customers to promote international trade and commerce in the region.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

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

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) lease with Aerovias Empresa de Cargo SA de CV d.b.a. Aeromexico Cargo (Aeromexico Cargo).

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 lease with Aeromexico Cargo for the use of a 61,949-square foot cargo facility located at 6851 West Imperial Highway within Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for a term of 30 months with two one-year extension options for anticipated revenue in the amount of $1,751,993 for the first year.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on June 20, 2019, by Resolution No. 26779, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the lease with Aeromexico Cargo.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. This project complies with LAWA's adopted financial policies. Implementation of the lease will generate approximately $1,751,993 in the first year of the proposed term, and a minimum of $4,379,983 in revenue over the duration of the 30-month lease term, exclusive of annual adjustments and extension options.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – AUGUST 19, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – AUGUST 16, 2019)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with The ACT-1 Group, Inc. d.b.a. Agile 1 (Agile 1).

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-5105 with Agile 1 extending the contract term by one year and increasing compensation by $325,000 for a new total not to exceed $1,300,000, for the management and operation of LAWA's First Source Hiring Program.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on June 20, 2019, by Resolution No. 26788, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the First Amendment to the contract with Agile 1.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed contract amendment extends the term of the agreement for one year and increases the contracting authority by $325,000 to a maximum of $1,300,000. Financing will be from funds available in LAWA's Fiscal Year 2019-20 Operating Budget, in the Business, Jobs and Social Responsibility Cost Center, Commitment Item No. 520 - Contractual Services. Future years’ funding will be requested as part of the annual budget process. Expenditures will be recovered through landing fees, terminal rates and charges, and other non-aeronautical revenues (e.g., concessions, parking lot revenue, etc.).

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – AUGUST 26, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – AUGUST 23, 2019)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Usage-Driven General Purposes Operating Agreement with Toshiba Logistics America, Inc. (Toshiba).

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 Port Resolution No. 19-9487 approving a POLA FTZ Usage-Driven General Purposes Operating Agreement with Toshiba for the use of warehouse and office space located at FTZ 202, Site 58, 501 Burning Tree Road, Fullerton, 92833, and for a term of five years with three, five-year renewal options and for an annual rental fee of $10,000.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports Toshiba has paid the POLA a one-time application fee of $5,000. In addition, Toshiba will pay an annual administrative fee of $10,000 per year or $50,000 for a one five-year contract term, and each subsequent five-year contract term. Toshiba will have three additional renewal contract options, subject to approval by the Board of Harbor Commissioners, up to a total 20-year contract term. Total revenue amount may generate up to $205,000, including the $5,000 application fee, over the 20-year contract period. In Fiscal Year 2019, the POLA incurred expenses of approximately $42,281 for FTZ related consulting services and collected $357,269 in revenue from POLA FTZ operators. The POLA provides FTZ sites as a service to its customers to promote international trade and commerce in the region.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

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

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with x-Spatial, LLC (x-Spatial).

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-5107 with x-Spatial, extending the contract term for two years for maintenance and technical support services for the Los Angeles International (LAX) Geographic Information System (GIS).
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on July 18, 2019, by Resolution No. 26803, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the First Amendment to Contract DA-5107 with x-Spatial.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. This action complies with LAWA'S adopted financial policies. No increase in funding is needed inasmuch as the existing contract authority for an amount not-to-exceed $3,000,000 will suffice through the proposed contract extension. Funds for this contract were requested in the Fiscal Year 2019-20 LAWA Operating Budget in LAX Cost Center No. 1170082 - IT GIS Division, Commitment Item No. 520 - Contractual Services. Funding for subsequent years will be requested during the annual budget process.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – SEPTEMBER 20, 2019)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with Downstream Services, Inc. (Downstream Services).

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 LAWA Resolution No. 26805 for a LAWA contract with Downstream Services, for a period of three years with two one-year options to renew, and for an amount not to exceed $3,600,000, for the inspection and maintenance of stormwater management systems and low impact development stormwater devices at Los Angeles International Airport.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on July 18, 2019, by Resolution No. 26805, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute said contract with Downstream Services.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Airport Commissioners reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – SEPTEMBER 24, 2019)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initiating consideration of the property located at 5300 North Oakdale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 91364, Bothwell Ranch, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

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

1. INITIATE consideration of the property located at 5300 North Oakdale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 91364, Bothwell Ranch, as a Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM) under the procedures of Section 22.171.10 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to prepare the HCM application for review and consideration by the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC).
   
   
3. REQUEST the CHC, after reviewing the application, to submit its report and recommendation to the Council regarding the inclusion of the property located at 5300 North Oakdale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 91364, Bothwell Ranch, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

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.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing the salaries for five new job classes in connection with the APEX Generating Station (APEX).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the establishment of the salaries for the following new job classes:

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of a donation of $25,000 from VCA Charities for disaster relief efforts for animals.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Department of Animal Services (DAS) to accept a donation of $25,000 from VCA Charities.
   
   
2. APPROVE the deposit of the $25,000 donation into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund and restrict these funds to help with the relief for animals affected by future disasters.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The DAS reports that there is no financial impact on the DAS's budgeted funds.  The donation funds will be deposited into the DAS's Animal Welfare Trust Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (SCEA), MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), MITIGATION MEASURES and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for use of the SCEA for the properties located at 522, 530, 550 South Shatto Place and 3119 West 6th Street.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND, upon review of the entire administrative record, the Proposed Project complies with the requirements of CEQA for use of a SCEA as authorized pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21155.2(b).
   
   
2. ADOPT the SCEA (ENV-2018-3986-SCEA), MMP dated August 5, 2019 and attached to the Council file, and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project involving a mixed-use development that includes the construction, use, and maintenance of a 222,944 square-foot, 31-story, mixed-use tower with 256 residential units and 2,507 square feet of office floor area, the change of use of an existing, 12,800 square-foot building to commercial floor area, and that will set aside 29 units (11 percent of the total quantity of units) for Extremely Low Income Households, and 329 automobile parking spaces, 141 long-term bicycle parking spaces and 17 short-term bicycle parking spaces, and 21,450 square feet of open space, for the properties located at 522, 530, 550 South Shatto Place and 3119 West 6th Street.
   
   
3. ADOPT the following Findings:
          

1. The Proposed Project qualifies as a transit priority project pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21155.
              
2. The Proposed Project incorporates all feasible mitigation measures, performance standards, or criteria set forth in the prior environmental reports, as amended herein, including the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) Program Environmental Impact Report.
      
3. All potentially significant or significant effects required to be identified and analyzed pursuant to CEQA in an initial study have been identified and analyzed.
      
4. With respect to each significant effect on the environment required to be identified in the initial study, changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into the project that avoids or mitigates the significant effects to a level of insignificance.

Case Nos. ZA-2018-3985-MCUP-TOC-WDI-SPR; VTT-82171-CN

Environmental No. ENV-2018-3986-SCEA

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of a bequest of $119,000 from the Walter R. Wormell Intervivos Trust.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Department of Animal Services (DAS) to accept and receive a bequest in the amount of $119,000 from the  Walter R. Wormell Intervivos Trust.
   
   
2. APPROVE:
   
   
   1. The deposit of the above-mentioned funds into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund.
             
   2. The disbursement of these funds in accordance with the provisions of the Animal Welfare Trust Fund.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The DAS reports that there will be no financial impact on the General Fund.  This bequest will be deposited into the DAS' Animal Welfare Trust Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

The City Council shall recess into Closed Session, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with its legal counsel relative to the litigation entitled Garcia, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court, Central District of California, Western Division, Case No. 2:19-CV-6182, and pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(c)(d)(4) to enable the legislative body to decide whether to initiate one litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1) to confer with legal counsel relative to significant exposure to two litigation cases, and pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(5) regarding a statement threatening litigation.

(Homelessness and Poverty Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

(Continued from Council meeting of August 2, 2019)

MEETING HELD - NO ACTION TAKEN