CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to vacating Butte Street between Santa Fe Avenue and Perrino Place, VAC-E1401381 (Vacation).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of May 22, 2013, that it has imposed all the mitigation measures that are within the control of the City as described in the EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 90011169, attached to the Council file) that are associated with the impacts of the Vacation.
   
   
2. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of May 22, 2013, that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION TO VACATE No. 19-1401381 for the Vacation.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit, following Council adoption, Resolution to Vacate No. 19-1401381 to the Bureau of Engineering, Land Development Division for recordation of said Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.

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

(Continued from Council meeting of July 3, 2019)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to require all firearms located in a residence to be kept in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated July 26, 2019 to amend LAMC Section 55.21 to require that all firearms located in a residence be kept in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock. 

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.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to repeal LAMC Section 57.108 of Article 7, Chapter V establishing a Board of Appeals for decisions made pursuant to the Los Angeles Fire Code (LAFC).

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated July 8, 2019 to repeal LAMC Section 57.108 of Article 7, Chapter V establishing a Board of Appeals for decisions made pursuant to the LAFC.

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.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the operating hours for Serrania Park located at 20865 Wells Drive Woodland Hills, CA 91364.

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

1. ESTABLISH the hours of operation at Serrania Park located at 20865 Wells Drive Woodland Hills, CA 91364 in Council District Three, as opening at sunrise and closing at sunset.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks to prominently post the aforementioned hours at Serrania Park.
   
   
3. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to add Serrania Park to the list of parks closed at various times, as specified in the Los Angeles Municipal Code, Section 63.44.
   
   
4. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners to concur with the above recommendations.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Park Rangers to enforce the new park hours at Serrania Park.
              

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.

(Continued from Council meeting of June 21, 2019)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to make certain changes in regard to one-day valet parking permits in a valet parking residential sensitive zone.

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

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to amend LAMC Section 103.203 to remove the exception for a nonrecurring special event at a private residence, and to clarify that any valet parking service in a valet parking residential sensitive zone requires a one-day permit. 

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a monetary donation for the Harvard Park Community Safety Partnership Program.

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

1. ACCEPT a monetary donation in the amount of $250,000 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for the Harvard Park Community Safety Partnership Program, for the benefit of 77th Street Area and the community it serves; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.
   
   
2. APPROPRIATE $235,000 to the Police Department Trust Fund No. 885/70P807, Department No. 70 for Harvard Park Community Safety Partnership Program; and REIMBURSE to Fund No. 100/70 the following:
   
   
   1. Account No. 1012- Salaries Sworn $90,000
      
      
   2. Account No. 1092- Overtime Sworn $145,000

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a monetary donation for the South Park Community Safety Partnership Program.

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

1. ACCEPT a monetary donation in the amount of $250,000 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for the South Park Community Safety Partnership Program, for the benefit of Newton Area and the community it serves; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.
   
   
2. APPROPRIATE $235,000 to the Police Department Trust Fund No. 885/Appropriation Account to be determined, Department No. 70 for the South Park Community Safety Partnership Program; and REIMBURSE to Fund No. 100/70 the following:
   
   
   1. Account No. 1012- Salaries Sworn $90,000
      
      
   2. Account No. 1092- Overtime Sworn $145,000

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to utilizing Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) for the Welcome to Western Project (Project) within the Wilshire Koreatown Redevelopment Project Area.

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

1. DETERMINE that the Project, consisting of minor streetscape alterations to improve pedestrian amenities along Western Avenue between 3rd Street and Melrose Avenue, is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis as defined by Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1(c) Existing Facilities, and City CEQA Guidelines, Article III, Section 1, Class 1, Category 3 Existing Facilities.
   
   
2. APPROVE up to $14,645 in taxable, and $368,149 in tax-exempt CRA/LA EBP for a combined $382,794 plus all earned interest (Interest) available to Council District 4 from the Wilshire Koreatown Redevelopment Project Area to be utilized for Project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Office of Community Beautification (OCB) to be the implementing department for Project.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the OCB to approve, negotiate and execute contracting and/or amendment documents as required with Koreatown Youth Community Center, Contract No, C-122618 to effectuate the Project, subject to the approval of City Attorney as to form no later than September 30, 2019.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the OCB to expend the EBP appropriation no later than September 30, 2024.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles City Clerk and Los Angeles County Clerk upon City Council approval.
   
   
7. REQUEST the OCB to report on its work accomplishments to the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and fund expenditures to Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), on a quarterly and as-needed basis.
   
   
8. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the availability of funds and a duly executed and encumbered contract and/or amendment, to expend up to $14,645 plus Interest from the EBP Fund No. 57D, Account Nos. 22L9TT and 22S9TT Wilshire Koreatown Taxable Series 2008-B, and $368,149 plus Interest from Account Nos. 22L9TN and 22S9TN Wilshire Koreatown Tax-Exempt 2008-C plus Interest for activities related to the Project upon presentation of proper documentation by the OCB, and satisfactory review and approval of EWDD in accordance with the terms and condition of the Bond Expenditure Agreement.
   
   
9. AUTHORIZE the Interim General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee reports that there is no impact on the City’s General Fund from the proposed appropriation of CRA/LA EBP. The CRA/LA EBP Fund No. 57D is funded solely from three transfers totaling approximately $88.4 million in pre-2011 tax allocation bond proceeds from CRA/LA to the City. Said transfers have been deposited with the Controller.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the monetary donation of $100,000 from the Los Angels Police Foundation (LAPF) to create a targeted recruitment campaign for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the monetary donation of $100,000 from the LAPF to create a targeted recruitment campaign for the LAPD; 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.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the monetary donation of $250,000 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation (LAPF) for hiring a marketing and recruitment vendor to enhance the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) marketing and recruitment diversity efforts.

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the monetary donation of $250,000 from the LAPF for hiring a marketing and recruitment vendor to enhance the LAPD's marketing and recruitment diversity efforts; 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.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the distribution of funds for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Revolving Training Fund (RTF) Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20.

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

1. APPROVE the distribution of funds for the LAPD RTF for FY 2019-20 in the amount of $1.5 million dollars.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the distribution of the funds as follows:
   
   

   Executive Development:	$218,000
   Professional Development:	1,032,000
   Tuition Reimbursement:	250,000
   Total:	$1,500,000

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed adjustments to the Board of Police Commissioners (BPC) Service Fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present the appropriate Ordinances to effectuate the proposed adjustments to the BPC Service Fees for FY 2019-20 as recommended in the May 9, 2019 BPC report, attached to the Council file.    

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the proposed BPC Service Fee adjustments recommended in the July 8, 2019 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are estimated to generate approximately $9.12 million in revenue during FY 2019-20.  It is anticipated that the Los Angeles Police Department will achieve the budgeted revenue from the Service Fees in 2018-19.  The recommendation contained in the July 8, 2019 CAO report is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as the proposed fees are deemed fair and recover the full cost of the services provided.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to utilizing Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) for the Vermont Public Improvements Project (Project) within the East Hollywood/Beverly Normandie Redevelopment Project Area.

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

1. DETERMINE that the Project consisting of allocating and withholding expenditure of funds for the Project pending the completion, review and consideration of planning and environmental documents related to the installation a new traffic signal, curb ramps, street lighting and Americans with Disabilities Act improvements, is not a project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because it merely creates a funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity that does not commit the City to a project that may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment, and that preparing preliminary planning and environmental documents is not a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because it is an administrative activity that will not result in physical changes in the environment.
   
   
2. APPROVE up to $1,107,327 in taxable CRA/LA EBP plus all earned interest available to Council District Four from the East Hollywood/Beverly Normandie Redevelopment Project Area to be utilized for the Project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) to be the implementing department for activities related to Project.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer appropriations within the CRA/LA EBP Fund No. 57D as follows:
   
   

   	Account	Title	Amount
   From:	22L9EN	East Hollywood/Beverly-Normandie Tax Exempt	$1,048,579.27
   To:	22L9ET	East Hollywood/Beverly-Normandie Taxable	$1,048,579.27

        
5. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the requirements below and the availability of funds and a duly executed and encumbered contract(s), to expend up to $1,107,327 from the CRA/LA EBP Fund No. 57D, Account Nos. 22L9ET and 22S9ET East Hollywood/Beverly Normandie Taxable, for activities related to the Project upon presentation of proper documentation from the BSS, and satisfactory review by Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bond Expenditure Agreement.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the BSS to perform limited preliminary planning as may be necessary to conduct the environmental review for the Project from the above-noted funds allocated to the Project.
   
   
7. INSTRUCT the BSS to withhold expending, or committing to expend, any of the remainder of the above-noted funds allocated to the Project until all of the following have occurred:
   
   
   1. The BSS has completed the preliminary planning documents and environmental review documents.
      
      
   2. The City has complied with CEQA requirements with respect to the Project, including obtaining any necessary CEQA clearances.
      
      
   3. The Board of Public Works has considered and approved the Project for expenditure of the remaining funds.
      
      
8. INSTRUCT the BSS to transmit copies of all executed contract(s) for Project to EWDD.
   
   
9. INSTRUCT the BSS to expend the CRA/LA EBP allocation no later than September 30, 2024 pursuant to a duly executed and valid contract.
   
   
10. INSTRUCT the BSS to report on its work accomplishments to the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and fund expenditures to EWDD, on a quarterly and as-needed basis.
    
    
11. AUTHORIZE the Interim General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee reports that there is no impact on the City’s General Fund from the proposed appropriation of CRA/LA EBP. The CRA/LA EBP Fund No. 57D is funded solely from three transfers totaling approximately $88.4 million in pre-2011 tax allocation bond proceeds from CRA/LA to the City. Said transfers have been deposited with the Controller.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to utilizing Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) for the Vineland Walkway and Median Improvements Project (Project) within the North Hollywood Project Area.

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

1. DETERMINE that the Project consisting of allocating and withholding expenditure of funds for the Project pending the completion, review and consideration of planning and environmental documents related to to landscape and irrigation improvements to the existing median islands between Magnolia Boulevard and the intersection of Camarillo Street and Lankershim Boulevard, is not a project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because it merely creates a funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity that does not commit the City to a project that may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment, and that preparing preliminary planning and environmental documents is not a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because it is an administrative activity that will not result in physical changes in the environment.
   
   
2. APPROVE up to $780,654 in taxable CRA/LA EBP available to Council District Two, and up to $64,840 in tax-exempt EBP available to Council District Four, as well as $130,163 in earned interest, for a total of up to $975,657 from the North Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) to be the implementing department for activities related to Project.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the requirements below and the availability of funds and a duly executed and encumbered contract(s), to expend up to $975,657 from Account No. 22L9KN, North Hollywood Tax-Exempt Series 2006-G and 2008-H, for activities related to the Project upon presentation of proper documentation from the BSS, and satisfactory review by Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bond Expenditure Agreement.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the BSS to perform limited preliminary planning as may be necessary to conduct the environmental review for the Project from the above-noted funds allocated to the Project.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the BSS to withhold expending, or committing to expend, any of the remainder of the above-noted funds allocated to the Project until all of the following have occurred:
   
   
   1. The BSS has completed the preliminary planning documents and environmental review documents.
      
      
   2. The City has complied with CEQA requirements with respect to the Project, including obtaining any necessary CEQA clearances.
      
      
   3. The Board of Public Works has considered and approved the Project for expenditure of the remaining funds.
      
      
7. AUTHORIZE the BSS to expend the CRA/LA EBP allocation no later than December 31, 2024.
   
   
8. INSTRUCT the BSS to report on its work accomplishments to the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and fund expenditures to EWDD, on a quarterly and as-needed basis.
   
   
9. AUTHORIZE the Interim General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee reports that there is no impact on the City’s General Fund from the proposed appropriation of CRA/LA EBP. The CRA/LA EBP Fund No. 57D is funded solely from two transfers totaling approximately $86 million in pre-2011 tax allocation bond proceeds from CRA/LA to the City (Council file No. 14-1174). Said transfers have been deposited with the Controller.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to utilizing Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) for the Union Avenue Elementary School Safe Routes to School Project (Project) within the Westlake Redevelopment Project Area.

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

1. DETERMINE that the Project, consisting of installation of continental crosswalks, Leading Pedestrian interval, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon, temporary curb extensions, speed humps, protected turn signals, signage, and intersection murals is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c). The Project is also exempt under the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines Article III, Class 1, Categories 3 and 15.
   
   
2. APPROVE up to $498,714 in taxable CRA/LA EBP plus all interest earnings (Interest) available to Council District 13 from the Westlake Redevelopment Project Area be utilized for the Project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to be the implementing department, to project manage design and implement activities to effectuate the Project.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to negotiate and execute any contract and/or amendment(s) and related documents as necessary no later than September 30, 2019 with KOA Corporation, Contract No. 128931 or other duly procured contractor(s), to prepare the final design for select treatments of the Project.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the LADOT to transmit copies of all executed contract(s) under the Project to the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD).
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the LADOT to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption, Attachment 2 of the CRA/LA Bond Oversight report dated July 15, 2019, attached to the Council file, with the Los Angeles City Clerk and Los Angeles County Clerk upon Council adoption.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to expend the EBP allocation no later than September 30, 2024.
   
   
8. INSTRUCT the LADOT to report on its work accomplishments to the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and fund expenditures to EWDD on a quarterly and as-needed basis.
   
   
9. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the availability of funds, and a duly executed and encumbered contract and/or amendment, to expend up to $498,714 plus Interest from the EBP Fund No. 57D, Account Nos. 22L9ST and 22S9ST, Westlake Taxable, for activities related to the Project upon presentation of proper documentation from the LADOT, and satisfactory review by EWDD in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bond Expenditure Agreement.
   
   
10. AUTHORIZE the Interim General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee reports that there is no impact on the City’s General Fund from the proposed appropriation of CRA/LA EBP. The CRA/LA EBP Fund No. 57D is funded solely from two transfers totaling approximately $86 million in pre-2011 tax allocation bond proceeds from CRA/LA to the City (Council file No. 14-1174). Said transfers have been deposited with the Controller.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to utilizing Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) for the De Longpre Park Improvements Project (Project) within the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area.

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

1. ACKNOWLEGE the finding by the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) on November 7, 2018 that the Project consisting of outdoor lighting for security and operations, replacement of existing structures with a new structure of substantially the same size, purpose and capacity, new landscape, minor trenching and backfilling to restore surface, and installation of new accessory equipment is categorically exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Article XIX, Sections 15301, 15302(b), 15304(b,f) and 15311. The Project is also exempt under the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines Article III, Section 1, Class 1(12), Class 2(2), Class 4 (3, 12) and Class 11(3). A CEQA Notice of Exemption was filed with the Los Angeles City Clerk and Los Angeles County Clerk on December 4, 2018, Attachment 3 of the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee report dated July 11, 2019, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. APPROVE up to $250,000 in tax-exempt CRA/LA EBP available to Council District Four from the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area to be utilized for the Project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to be the implementing department for activities relating to the Project.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the RAP to select contractor(s) from its list of Pre-Qualified On Call Contractors previously approved the Board, and negotiate and execute contracting documents as required to effectuate the Project no later than September 30, 2019.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the RAP to transmit copies of all executed contract(s) under Project to Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD).
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the RAP to expend the CRA/LA EBP appropriation no later than September 30, 2024 pursuant to a duly executed and valid contract.
   
   
7. INSTRUCT the RAP to report on its work accomplishments to the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and fund expenditures to EWDD on a quarterly and as-needed basis.
   
   
8. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the availability of funds, and a duly executed and encumbered contract(s), to expend up to $250,000 from the CRA/LA EBP Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22L9FN Hollywood Tax-Exempt, for activities related to the Project upon presentation of proper documentation from the RAP, and satisfactory review by the EWDD in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bond Expenditure Agreement.
   
   
9. AUTHORIZE the Interim General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee reports that there is no impact on the City’s General Fund from the proposed appropriation of CRA/LA EBP. The CRA/LA EBP Fund No. 57D is funded solely from two transfers totaling approximately $86 million in pre-2011 tax allocation bond proceeds from CRA/LA to the City (Council file No. 14-1174). Said transfers have been deposited with the Controller.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to identifying and tracking confiscated firearms seized in the City of Los Angeles.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (O'Farrell - Krekorian):

1. DIRECT the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to:
   
   
   1. Report on its ability to identify and track confiscated firearms in the City, including but not limited to: the number of firearms seized, registration status, and whether weapons recovered are otherwise legal under California law.
      
      
   2. Report annually on the types of firearms seized in the City, including the number of firearms seized and the number of weapons recovered that originated outside of California.
      
      
2. DIRECT the LAPD, in cooperation with the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to identify potential improvements to Federal and State legislation in connection to firearms movement across state lines.  

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to utilizing Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) for the Ben Victory Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project (Project) within the Laurel Canyon Redevelopment Project Area.

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

1. DETERMINE that the Project, also known as the Area 6 of the Sun Valley/North Hollywood Greenway Project, consisting of construction and/or reconstruction of bioswales and drywell, is categorically exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1(c), Existing Facilities. The Project is also exempt under the City CEQA Guidelines Article III, Section 1, Class 1, Existing Facilities, Category 3.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption, Attachment 2 of the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee dated July 15, 2019, attached to the Council file, with the Los Angeles County Clerk upon Council approval.
   
   
3. APPROVE up to $769,650 in taxable CRA/LA EBP plus all earned interest (Interest) available to Council District Two from the Laurel Canyon Redevelopment Project Area to be utilized for the Project.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the BOS to be the implementing department for activities relating to the Project.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the BOS to develop, negotiate, and execute contracting documents as required to implement the Project subject to the Board of Public Work’s approval to perform the scope of work related to the Project no later than September 30, 2019.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the BOS to report on its work accomplishments to the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and fund expenditures to EWDD on a quarterly and as-needed basis.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the availability of funds, and a duly executed and encumbered contract(s), to expend up to $769,650 plus Interest from EBP Fund No. 57D, Account Nos. 22L9HT and 22S9HT Laurel Canyon Taxable Series 2003-B and 2007-C, for activities related to the Project upon presentation of proper documentation from the BOS, and satisfactory review and approval by EWDD in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bond Expenditure Agreement.
   
   
8. AUTHORIZE the Interim General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee reports that there is no impact on the City’s General Fund from the proposed appropriation of CRA/LA EBP. The CRA/LA EBP Fund No. 57D is funded solely from two transfers totaling approximately $86 million in pre-2011 tax allocation bond proceeds from CRA/LA to the City (Council file No. 14-1174). Said transfers have been deposited with the Controller.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF and ACTION RELATED TO EDINBURGH AVENUE SLS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), including Draft EIR dated August 2018 and Final EIR dated January 4, 2019), MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, and related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings, REPORT from the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC), and APPEALS filed by Guy Penini, BLDG Edinburgh, LLC (Representative:  Elisa L. Paster, Glaser Weil, LLP), and John Mottishaw, from the determination of the CLAAPC in the following:  1) Sustaining the Deputy Advisory Agency's determination to deny Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 74201; 2) Certifying the following:  a) The EIR has been completed in compliance with the CEQA; b) The EIR was presented to the Deputy Advisory Agency as a decision-making body of the lead agency; and c) The EIR reflects the independent judgement and analysis of the lead agency; 3) Adopting the related and prepared Edinburgh Avenue SLS Environmental Findings; and 4) Denying the following:  a) The related and prepared Edinburgh Avenue SLS Statement of Overriding Considerations; and b) The MMP prepared for the Edinburgh Avenue SLS; for the project consisting of a 0.4468-acre (19,456.91 square feet) gross, 0.2883 (12,560.28 square feet) net site for eight small lot subdivision purposes, for a net area after dedication of 0.2732 acre (11,899.08 square feet), with eight regular parking spaces and eight compact parking spaces, as shown on map stamped-dated April 18, 2016; for the properties located at 750-756 1/2 North Edinburgh Avenue.

Applicant:  Guy Penini, BLDG Edinburgh, LLC

Representative:  Elisa L. Paster, Glaser Weil, LLP

Case No. VTT-74201-SL-2A

Environmental No. ENV-2016-1367-EIR; SCH No. 2017011016

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CLAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 30, 2019

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

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

(Click on the hyperlink above to go to:  www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of a donation of $100,000 from the Annenberg Foundation for charitable purposes.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Department of Animal Services (DAS) to accept a donation of $100,000 from the Annenberg Foundation for unrestricted purposes.
   
   
2. APPROVE the:
   
   
   1. Deposit of the $100,000 donation into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund.
      
      
   2. Disbursement of these funds in accordance with the provisions of the Animal Welfare Trust Fund.

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.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the re-exemption of one Assistant Airport Police Chief (Class Code 3234) position, from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the re-exemption of one  Assistant Airport Police Chief (Class Code 3234) position for the Los Angeles World Airports, from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 6, 2019)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the re-exemption of one Airport Police Chief (Class Code 3232) position, from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the re-exemption of one  Airport Police Chief (Class Code 3232) for the Los Angeles World Airports, from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 6, 2019)

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a study of different Smart Cities governance models and presentation on the optimal model for advancing a Smart City program in Los Angeles.

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

INSTRUCT the Information Technology Agency, Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and City Administrative Officer (CAO) to study the different Smart Cities governance models and then present their joint conclusion for the optimal model for advancing a Smart City program in Los Angeles, given its unique complexities.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City's current independent Information Technology (IT) networks as well as the status of any upcoming independent network projects. 

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

INSTRUCT the General Manager, Information Technology Agency, to lead a committee that includes, but is not limited to, the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles Police Department, Department of Public Works, Department of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Sanitation, Los Angeles World Airports, Port of Los Angeles and the Emergency Management Department to provide the City Council and Mayor with a report that will provide an overview of the City's (including proprietary agencies') current independent IT networks as well as the status of any upcoming independent network projects. Further, the report shall provide an overview of how these networks could be consolidated; and the costs and benefits of such a consolidation of either current networks or of future networks that are being considered by City Departments. This report shall be submitted no later than 90 days from the date that this motion is adopted by the City Council.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RECONSIDERED ITEM NO. 8 FROM COUNCIL MEETEING OF AUGUST 27, 2019

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 22.820 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) establishing a revised procedure to create a certified Neighborhood Council within the boundaries of one or more existing certified Neighborhood Councils.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated July 23, 2019, amending Section 22.820 of the LAAC to establish a revised procedure to create a certified Neighborhood Council within the boundaries of one or more existing certified Neighborhood Councils.

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:  Yes.

For:  West Hills Neighborhood Council

Against:  Hollywood United Neighborhood Council