ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's (LADWP) Barren Ridge Switching Station Static VAR Compensator (SVC)/Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) Project. 

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

1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of April 2, 2019, Resolution No. 019-173, which approves Barren Ridge Switching Station SVC/STATCOM Project Ordinance requesting the City Council to establish a Design-Build Criteria. 
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated July 2, 2019, authorizing the LADWP to use a competitive sealed bid proposal method in accordance with Charter Section 371(b) to award in whole or in part a Design-Build contract for the construction of a SVC and/or a STATCOM system at the Barren Ridge Switching Station.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Resolution and Ordinance will not have a fiscal impact. However, the ensuing contract will result in a total expenditure estimated at $32 million. Full funding has been set aside in the Power Revenue Fund as part of the 2018-19 Adopted Budget for this purpose. Approval of the proposed Resolution and Ordinance will have no impact on the City's General Fund. The proposed request complies with the Department’s adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the relocation of the ReFresh Spot to 544 Towne Avenue, and a master lease with Los Angeles Holdings, LLC.

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

1. DETERMINE the ReFresh Spot on 540 Towne Avenue, Los Angeles, CA  90012, which allows the development and permanent use of the site as a ReFresh Spot Hygiene Services Center, is statutorily exempt under Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(4) as a specific action necessary to mitigate an emergency. The project is also categorically exempt under state California Environmental Quality Act guidelines, Section 15332, Class 32 Infill Development Projects; as set forth in the Notice of Exemption attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. APPROVE funds in the amount of $4,315,212 to develop a hygiene facility at 544 Towne Avenue/545 Stanford Avenue. Funds to be appropriated from the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) Grant Fund No. 60P/10, Account No. 10R631, AC-2 - Capital and Operating Support - Skid Row.
   
   
3. ESTABLISH a new account within the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54, entitled Hygiene Center - 544 Towne and appropriate funds in the amount of $1,416,284.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to appropriate the amount of $4,315,212 to develop a hygiene facility at 544 Towne Avenue/545 Stanford Avenue in Council District 14, as follows:
   
   Transfer the amount of $4,315,212 from the HEAP Grant Fund No. 60P/10, Account No. 10R631, AC-2 - Capital and Operating Support - Skid Row, to the following accounts:
      

   Fund/Department	Account	Title	Amount
   100/40 General Services Department	001101	Hiring Hall Construction	$277,200
   100/40 General Services Department	001121	Benefits Hiring Hall Construction	226,800
   100/40 General Services Department	003180	Construction Materials	797,250
   100/78 Bureau of Engineering	001010	Salaries General	470,000
   100/54 Capital Improvement Expenditure Program	TBD	Hygiene Center - 544 Towne	1,416,284
   100/40 General Services	006030	Leasing	1,127,678
   		Total	$4,315,212

5. 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 Hygiene Center - 544 Towne account within the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54 consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
      
      
6. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services, to negotiate and execute a new lease agreement with Los Angeles Holdings, LLC for the property located at 544 Towne Avenue/545 Stanford Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90013 under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the report, and approve the funding recommendations and Controller instructions.   
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the estimated construction project costs are $4.32 million which will be funded through the HEAP Grant Fund. As such, there is no additional impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of August 16, 2019)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $154,770 for the 2018 California Coverdell Program from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES) for the period of January 1 through December 31, 2019.

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 accept the grant award for the 2018 California Coverdell Program Grant from the OES in the amount of $154,770 for the period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute the Grant Agreement for the period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Set up a grant receivable and appropriate $154,770 to appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of the 2018 California Coverdell Program Grant funds.
      
      
   2. Increase appropriations for the 2018 California Coverdell Program 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	Title	Amount
      1090	Overtime Civilian	$101,770

      
             
3. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
   
   
   1. Spend up to the grant amount of $154,770 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
      
      
   2. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts into 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.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the August 1, 2019 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will allow for the expenditure of the 2018 California Coverdell Program grant award totaling $154,770.  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 being used for one-time expenses. There are no matching funds required.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed agreement with Regents of the University of California for analytical and scientific expertise applicable to the prevention of crime and enhancement of police performance management.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, or designee, to negotiate and execute the Professional Services Agreement with the Regents of the University of California for analytical and scientific expertise applicable to the prevention of crime and enhancement of police performance management with said services to be provided as a no-cost donation to the City and with a term of three years beginning upon contract execution, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no General Fund appropriation that is required.  Approval of the recommendation contained in the June 27, 2019 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will authorize the Los Angeles Police Department to execute a contract with the Regents of the University of California for analytical and scientific expertise applicable to the prevention of crime and enhancement of police performance management.  The proposed services are valued at $110,247.20, but will be provided as a donation to the City at no-cost.  The term of the contract is three years upon contract execution.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Grant Award in the amount of $30,000 for the MacArthur Phase IV Mental Health Diversion Program pursuant to AB 1810.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office, attached to the Council file, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
      
      
   2. Accept the grant award in the amount of $30,000 for funding the MacArthur Phase IV Mental Health Diversion Program for the period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020.
             
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a receivable in the amount of $30,000 within Fund No. 368/12.
      
      
   2. Establish Appropriation Account No. 12S956- MacArthur IV within Fund No. 368/12 in the amount of $30,000.
      
      
   3. Upon receipt of grant funds and approval of grant expenses, transfer up to $30,000 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12S956 to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 5301 Reimbursement from Other Funds for grant-related salary expenses.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary 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 acceptance of this grant award will provide $30,000 to the City Attorney's Office to partially offset the salary costs of one existing Deputy City Attorney III position assigned to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 MacArthur Foundation Phase IV program.  The balance of the salary requirement for this position is fully funded in the FY 2019-20 Adopted Budget. There is no new General Fund impact.  The recommendations contained in the August 6, 2019 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that budget appropriations will be balanced against receipts expected from this grant.   

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the in-kind donation of gym equipment from Cal-Coast Development and Fitness Ventures International to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT an in-kind donation of gym equipment secured by Mr. Clint Culwell, Superintendent of the Rise Hollywood, from Cal-Coast Development and Fitness Ventures International, valued at $6,775.57, to LAFD Fire Station 27; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

Fiscal Impact Statement: LAFD reports that there is no fiscal impact to the Department’s budget from the acceptance of this donation. Replacement or repair of items meeting City specifications and Fire Department business needs may be borne by General Fund, subject to budgetary constraints.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the in-kind donation of flashlights to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Recruit Training Division.

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT an in-kind donation of flashlights, from the LAFD Foundation, valued at $5,787, to the LAFD Recruit Training Division; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LAFD reports that there is no fiscal impact to the Department’s budget from the acceptance of this donation.  Replacement or repair of items meeting City specifications and LAFD business needs may be borne by General Fund, subject to budgetary constraints.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a monetary donation to be used to pay for improvements to the building located at 3320 West 36th Street, for the benefit of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Task Force on Violent Gangs.

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT a monetary donation in the amount of $18,685 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation to be used to pay for improvements to the building located at 3320 West 36th Street, for the benefit of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Task Force on Violent Gangs; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a new license agreement between the City and The Foxhole Creative for a theater space located at 6520 Hollywood Boulevard. 

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a new license agreement, on behalf of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, between the City and The Foxhole Creative for a theater space located at 6520 Hollywood Boulevard, under the terms and conditions as substantially outlined in the subject Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated July 18, 2019.    

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to 2019-22 successor Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Engineers and Architects Association for MOUs 1, 19, 20, and 21.

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

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MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - KREKORIAN) relative to reinstating the reward for the unsolved murder of Kristy Ann Roby.

MOTION (RYU - O'FARRELL) relative to funding for the use of the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center for a Homeless Connect Day event on September 19, 2019.

MOTION (SMITH - RYU) relative to funding for the repair and maintenance of the Remote Automated Weather Station in Porter Ranch.

MOTION (O'FARRELL - RYU) relative to funding to keep the Hollywood Recreation Center swimming pool open from 1 pm to 5 pm on weekends through September 29, 2019.

MOTION (PRICE - SMITH) relative to reinstating a reward offer for the Teardrop Rapist for an additional six months.

RESOLUTION (WESSON - SMITH) relative to establishing the City's position regarding House Bill (H.R.) 1629 (Torres), the Supporting Accurate Views of Emergency Services (911 SAVES) Act.

Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu, Smith and President Wesson (13); Absent: Buscaino and Rodriguez (2)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to creating a special fund for the Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) 2019 Street Lighting Financing.

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated July 29, 2019, providing for the lease/leaseback financing, referred to as the MICLA 2019 Street Lighting Financing, by approving the lease and sublease of certain property.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated July 29, 2019, amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code to add section 5.162.50 to create a special fund for the MICLA 2019 Street Lighting Financing.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying Authorizing RESOLUTION, including various documents required for the execution of the financing, which authorizes the execution and delivery of the lease agreement, sublease agreement, and purchase and assignment agreement.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to decrease appropriations in Fund No. 100/53, Account No. 000364, MICLA 2019 Street Lighting, by $2,050,000 from $2,300,000 to $250,000.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to decrease appropriations in Fund No. 347, Account No. 50S153, Capital Finance Administration, by $2,050,000 from $13,920,135 to $11,870,135.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish a $2,050,000 appropriation in Fund No. 347, Account No. 50SLAA, titled High Voltage Conversion Program.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make adjustments as necessary to those transactions included in the CAO report dated July 31, 2019, attached to the Council file, to implement Mayor and Council intentions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no fiscal impact to the General Fund as a result of this financing as the lease payments will be repaid by the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment Fund, via the Capital Finance Administration Fund (Fund No. 100/53).

Debt Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no debt impact to the General Fund as a result of this financing as the lease payments will be repaid by the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment Fund, via the Capital Finance Administration Fund (Fund No. 100/53). The Financing will not cause the City’s debt service payments to exceed six percent of General Fund revenues for non-voter approved debt as established in the City’s Financial Policies, Debt Management Section. The average annual debt service will be approximately $2.05 million over ten years. These monies will be borrowed on a tax-exempt basis at a fixed interest rate of 2.01 percent. The total debt service, including total principal and interest, over the life of the loan is approximately $19.85 million. The estimated cost of issuance (COl) for the transaction will not exceed $125,000, which includes fees for municipal advisor, bond counsel, and bank counsel. COl will be paid from the loan proceeds upon a successful closing.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.