1440 East 17th Street. (Lien: $7,730.92)

(Continued from Council meeting of July 2, 2019)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the temporary closure of Lurline Avenue between Nashville Street and Rinaldi Street.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that this matter is categorically exempt under Article III, Class 5, of the Los Angeles City Guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970.
   
   
2. FIND that the street as shown in the report from the City Engineer dated June 26, 2019, attached to the Council file, subject to the conditions contained herein, be temporarily closed pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4 for a period of eighteen months upon Council approval.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, signed by the City Attorney.
   
   
4. ADOPT the following findings:
   
   
   1. There is substantial evidence of serious and continual criminal activities in the street recommended for temporary closure.
      
      
   2. The temporary closure of the street will reduce the criminal activity in the area.
      
      
   3. The street does not provide necessary vehicular or pedestrian access to adjacent properties but affected property owners have agreed to the temporary closure.
      
      
   4. The closure will not adversely affect traffic flow, safety on adjacent streets or in the surrounding neighborhoods, operation of emergency vehicles, and performance of municipal or public utility services.
      
      
   5. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the street contribute to the criminal activities.
      
      
   6. The street has not been designated as a through highway or arterial street.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the Bureau of Engineering is absorbing the cost of processing the request in the approximate amount of $5,000. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of August 20, 2019)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the establishment of salaries for the new non-represented classifications of Benefits Analyst and Senior Benefits Analyst I and II.

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated July 2, 2019 amending Schedule A of Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 4.61 to include and provide salaries for the new non-represented classifications of Benefits Analyst and Senior Benefits Analyst I and II, Class Codes 9108 and 9109, respectively). 
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller and City Administrative Officer (CAO) to correct any clerical errors, or, if approved by the City Attorney, any technical errors in the Ordinance.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no additional impact upon the General Fund for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20.  The Personnel Department will absorb any additional costs into its approved FY 2019-20 Budget.  There is no General Fund impact for additional costs in the two pension departments.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Development and Disposition Agreement (DDA) for the development of affordable housing on City-owned property located at 1047-1053 South Mariposa Avenue.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to negotiate and execute a DDA with the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, for the City-owned property located at 1047-1053 South Mariposa Avenue, or the Developer’s Limited Partnership as a condition of financing, based on the Key Terms and Conditions negotiated with the Developer as detailed in Attachment A of the April 15, 2019 HCIDLA report, attached to the Council file, in substantial conformance with the Form of Agreement as detailed in Attachment B of said HCIDLA report, and subject to the completion of the pending California Environmental Quality Act Review.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.  The recommendations contained in the May 15, 2019 CAO report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that there is no additional cost to the City, and no additional funding commitments are being made at this time.  Potential project funding sources include State tax-exempt bonds, State grants and/or loans, State tax credits, private financing, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and a Proposition HHH Supportive Housing Loan, among others.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of July 31, 2019)

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

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

1. DETERMINE that the Project consisting of appropriating and withholding expenditure of funds for the Project pending the completion, review and consideration of planning and environmental documents related to the installation of exercise equipment, Americans with Disabilities Act improvements and water conservation features, 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 $1,200,000 in tax-exempt CRA/LA EBP available to Council District Two from the North Hollywood 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, subject to the requirements below and the availability of funds and a duly executed and encumbered contract(s), to expend up to $1,200,000 from the EBP Fund No. 57D, 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 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 McCormick Street and Vineland Avenue Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project (Project) within the North Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area.

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

1. DETERMINE that the 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 Article 19 Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. The Project is also categorically exempt under the City CEQA Guidelines Article III, Section 1, Class 3(4).
   
   
2. APPROVE up to $76,500 in tax-exempt CRA/LA EBP available to Council District Two from the North Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area to be utilized for the Project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to be the implementing department for activities relating to the Project.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the BOS to develop, negotiate, and execute contracting documents as required with Project contractor(s) to effectuate the Project no later than September 30, 2019.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the BOS to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles City Clerk and Los Angeles County Clerk upon Council adoption.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the BOS to expend the CRA/LA EBP allocation no later than September 30, 2024.
   
   
7. 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.
   
   
8. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the availability of funds, and a duly executed and encumbered contract(s), to expend up to $76,500 from the EBP Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22L9KN North Hollywood Tax-Exempt Series 2006-G, for activities related to the Project upon presentation of proper documentation by the BOS, and satisfactory review and approval of 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.

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

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

1. DETERMINE that the Project consisting of appropriating and withholding expenditure of funds for the Project pending the completion, review and consideration of planning and environmental documents related to the reconstruction of a plaza at 5225 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 $250,000 in tax-exempt CRA/LA EBP available to Council District Two from the North Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area to be utilized for the Project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) to be the implementing department for the 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 $250,000 from Account No. 22L9KN, North Hollywood Tax-Exempt Series 2006-G, 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 the 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. 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 Elmer Avenue Pedestrian Improvements Project (Project) within the North Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area.

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

1. DETERMINE that the Project consisting of appropriating and withholding expenditure of funds for the Project pending the completion, review and consideration of planning and environmental documents related to the reconstruction of the curb, driveway, and sidewalk along the frontage of 5633 Elmer Avenue, 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 $120,000 in tax-exempt CRA/LA EBP available to Council District Two from the North Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area to be utilized for the Project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) to be the implementing department for the 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 $120,000 from Account No. 22L9KN, North Hollywood Tax-Exempt Series 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 the 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. Said transfers have been deposited with the Controller.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to allocating Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Bond Proceeds (EBP) to fund the Madrid Theater Cultural Hub within the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Bonin), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. AUTHORIZE the transfer of jurisdiction of City-owned real property located at 7242 Owensmouth Avenue in Canoga Park (Property), from the Department of General Services (GSD) to the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) including the preparation and execution of any documentation needed to effectuate the transfer.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), DCA, GSD, and any other applicable City department, to provide a report with recommendations to the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee to allocate $435,464 in tax-exempt CRA/LA EBP available to Council District Three for building improvement to the Property as part of the Madrid Theater Cultural Hub identified in the Bond Expenditure Agreement and Bond Spending Plan for the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of $435,464 in tax-exempt CRA/LA EBP available to Council District Three from the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area to be utilized by DCA for building improvements to the Property identified as part of the Madrid Theater Cultural Hub contingent upon Council’s approval of the forthcoming EWDD report.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO 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 Commercial Corridor Litter Abatement Project (Project) within the Broadway/Manchester Redevelopment and Exposition/University Park Redevelopment Project Areas.

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

1. DETERMINE that these recommended actions related to funding and approving the Project consisting of trash receptacles installation are exempt from the California Environmental Qualify Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines and the City CEQA Guidelines Class 1(3), and Class 1(15).
   
   
2. APPROVE up to $138,333 in taxable CRA/LA EBP from the Broadway/Manchester Redevelopment Project Area, and up to $87,742 in taxable EBP from the Hoover now known as (NKA) Exposition/University Park Redevelopment Project Area available to Council District Nine for a combined total of up to $226,075 to be utilized for the Project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to be the implementing department for activities relating to the Project.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the BOS to take the necessary actions to effectuate the Project, and negotiate and execute any contracts and related documents (Contract) necessary to implement the Project with Rehrig Pacific Company by September 30, 2019.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the BOS to transmit copies of all the executed Contract for the Project to the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD).
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the BOS to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles City Clerk and Los Angeles County Clerk upon Council approval.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the BOS to expend the EBP appropriation no later than September 30, 2024.
   
   
8. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the availability of funds, and a duly executed Contract, to expend up to $138,333 from CRA/LA EBP Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22L9CT Broadway/Manchester Taxable Series 2007-A, and up to $87,742 from Account No. 22L9GT Exposition/University Taxable Series 2007-E for a combined total of up to $226,075, for activities related to the Project upon presentation of proper documentation by the BOS, and satisfactory review and approval of EWDD in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bond Expenditure Agreement.
   
   
9. 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.
   
   
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 Sherman Way Median And Sidewalk Repair And Improvements Project (Project) within the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area.

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

1. FIND that the action of appropriating and withholding expenditure of funds for the Project pending the completion, review and consideration of planning and environmental documents related to the Project 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 governmental 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 $115,362 in taxable, and $95,828, in tax-exempt CRA/LA EBP for a combined total of $211,190 plus all earned interest (Interest) available to Council District Six from the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area to be utilized for the Project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) to be the implementing department for activities relating to the Project.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the availability of funds and a duly executed and encumbered contract, to expend up to $115,362 plus Interest from the EBP Fund No. 57D, Account Nos. 22L9PT and 22S9PT, Reseda/Canoga Park Taxable Series 2003-B, 2006-C and 2010-D and $95,828 plus Interest from Account Nos. 22L9PN and 22S9PN, Reseda/Canoga Park Tax-Exempt Series 2003-A and 2010-E, for activities related to the Project upon presentation of proper documentation by the BSS, and satisfactory review and approval of by Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bond Expenditure Agreement.
   
   
5. 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.
      
      
6. INSTRUCT the BSS to report on its work accomplishments to the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and fund expenditures to the EWDD, on a quarterly and as-needed basis.
   
   
7. 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. Said transfers have been deposited with the Controller.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Chief Administrative Analyst (Class Code 1554) position, from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one  Chief Administrative Analyst (Class Code 1554) position for the City Administrative Officer (CAO), 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 CAO 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 exemption of four positions for the Department of General Services (GSD) from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of the following positions for the GSD from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(2):

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the GSD.  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 substitute and in-lieu position authorities needed in 2019-20.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the August 8, 2019 City Administrative Officer report relative to substitute and in-lieu position authorities needed in 2019-20.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for the exemption of 24 positions for the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE and CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners on June 27, 2019 to exempt 24 positions for the EWDD pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4), as follows: 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the EWDD.  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 Westlake 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, curb ramps, interim pedestrian median, interim curb extensions, traffic signal, conversion of Little Street from two-way to one-way, pedestrian activated flashing beacon plus related signage and striping, 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 $450,000 in taxable CRA/LA EBP plus all interest earnings (Interest) available to Council District 1 from the Westlake Redevelopment Project Area to 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 and/or other duly procured qualified 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 both CEQA Notice of Exemption, Attachments 2 and 3 of the CRA/LA Bond Oversight report dated July 28, 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 $450,000 plus Interest from the EBP Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22L9ST and 22S9ST Westlake Taxable Series 2006-A and 2008-B, 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.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to extending the term of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation contract with Alta Planning and Design, Inc., for continued technical design, civil engineering, and community outreach for the Sherman Way Streetscape Project.

(Transportation 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 above hyperlink or go to: www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to utilizing Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) for the Magnolia Elementary Safe Routes To School Project (Project) within the Pico Union 2 Redevelopment Project Area.

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

1. DETERMINE that the Project, consisting of installation of curb ramps, curb extensions, continental crosswalks, conversion of Orchard Avenue from two-way to one-way, road reconfiguration and bicycle lanes on Westmoreland Avenue, sidewalk reconstruction, and related signage and striping, 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 $360,960 in taxable CRA/LA EBP plus all interest earnings (Interest) available to Council District 1 from the Pico Union 2 Redevelopment Project Area to 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 and/or other duly procured qualified 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) for the Project to the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD).
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the LADOT to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles City Clerk and Los Angeles County Clerk upon Council approval.
   
   
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 $360,960 plus Interest from EBP Fund No. 57D, Account Nos. 22L90T and 22S90T Pico Union 2 Taxable Series 2008-B, for activities related to the Project upon presentation of proper documentation by the LADOT, and satisfactory review and approval 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.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed First Supplemental Agreement to Contract No. C-127274 with The Segal Company, Inc. (aka Western States) to provide administrative and communication services for the Deferred Compensation and Pension Savings Plans.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Personnel Department, to execute the First Supplemental Agreement to Contract No. C-127274 with The Segal Company, Inc. (aka Western States; dba Segal Consulting) to extend the term an additional two years for a revised term effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020, subject to City Attorney approval as to form.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Personnel Department to ensure that the contractor submits current documents in compliance with the applicable contracting requirements including the Disclosure Ordinances prior to executing the First Supplemental Agreement to Contract No. C-127274. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.  Contractual services supporting the Deferred Compensation and Pension Savings Plans are paid by a third party administrator and funded by participant fees.  Approval of the First Supplemental Agreement to Contract No. C-127274 complies with the City’s Financial Policies as sufficient funds are available to support the proposed expenditures in the Agreement.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 8, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 8, 2019)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Employee Engagement Survey Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the June 25, 2019 Personnel Department and July 18, 2018 Innovation and Performance Commission reports relative to the Employee Engagement Survey Program for FY 2018-19.   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a lease agreement with the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) for the property located at 1215 Lodi Place, and a sub-lease agreement with the People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) to operate a bridge housing facility.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (O'Farrell - Ryu);

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of General Services, with the assistance of the City Homeless Coordinator, to negotiate and submit to Council for approval a report relative to the following actions.
   
   
   1. A lease agreement with the YWCA for the property located at 1215 Lodi Place for second and third floors which will accommodate an additional 60 beds.
      
      
   2. A sub-lease agreement with the PATH to operate a bridge housing facility at this site.
      
      
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to identify interim operational funding for 30 adult women beds and for the lease of the second and third floors.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the CAO and CLA to work with the Los Angeles County to determine timeline for on-going funding for the beds and ensure a smooth transition.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement:  None  submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a sub-lease agreement with Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA) for the property located at 2817 South Hope Street as the operator of a bridge housing facility.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a sub-lease agreement with VOALA for the property located at 2817 South Hope Street, under the terms and conditions as substantially outlined in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated July 30, 2019, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The MFC reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The City Council and Mayor previously approved $6.3 million to construct the bridge housing facility using the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) Grant Fund, which includes capital and operating support in the amount of $6,079,875 and the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program Homeless Projects in the amount of $243,174. The City is coordinating with the County for operational funding offsets in the amount of $634,350 from the HEAP Grant for this facility.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a sub-lease agreement with People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) for the site at 100 Sunset Avenue, Venice CA 90293 for use as a bridge housing facility.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a new sub-lease agreement with PATH for the property at 100 Sunset Avenue, Venice, California 90293, in Council District 11, under the terms and conditions as substantially outlined in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated July 11, 2019, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The MFC reports that there is no impact to the General Fund, as the Mayor and Council authorized $5,860,980 in Homeless Emergency Aid Program funding for PATH's operating costs.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a lease agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) for the property located at 515 North Beacon Street to construct a crisis and bridge housing facility.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with Caltrans the property located at 515 North Beacon Street, under the terms and conditions as substantially outlined in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated July 30, 2019, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The MFC reports that there is no impact to the General Fund, as the Mayor and Council authorized $7.1 million to construct the facility under the Homeless Emergency Aid Program grant fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a license agreement between the City and the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) for the property at 826 Eubank Avenue, for use as a temporary bridge housing facility.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a license agreement with the POLA for the property located at 826 Eubank Avenue, under the terms and conditions as substantially outlined in the GSD report dated August 21, 2019, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The GSD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. A total of $7.7 million in funding was budgeted in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Budget, $5,537,350 from the Crisis and Bridge Housing Fund line item within the General City Purposes Fund, and $2,184,232 from the Unappropriated Balance (UB). Funds needed to operate this facility, estimated to be $2,190,000 annually are not included in this report. The FY 2019-20 Adopted Budget includes $9 million in the UB for Homeless Services Programs, which may be used for this purpose. Additionally, the City Administrative Officer is working with the Mayor’s Office to identify service funds for A Bridge Home projects, including a second Homeless Emergency Aid Program allocation from the State of California and/or additional funding from Los Angeles County Measure H.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Mr. Marc Mitchell to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) for the term ending June 30, 2024.  Mr. Mitchell's current term expired on June 30, 2019.

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 20, 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 above hyperlink to go to: www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK and RESOLUTION relative to the certified results of the August 13, 2019 Special Runoff Election for Member of the Los Angeles City Council, Council District 12.

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION declaring the results for the City of Los Angeles Special Runoff Election held on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 for the Office of Member of the Los Angeles City Council, Council District 12.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that while there is no fiscal impact of declaring the results for this election, the total estimated cost of the June Primary and August Runoff Elections is $2.4 million.  Funds are available in the Unappropriated Balance and City Clerk encumbrances.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

*Upon adoption of Item 27, Councilmember Lee assumed the Council seat for Council District 12 (temporarily held by G. Smith)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), ERRATA, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change, and Appeals for the properties located at 6100-6116 West Hollywood Boulevard, 1633-1649 North Gower Street, Assessor Parcel Nos. 5546-027-004, 5546-027-016, 5546-027-017 and 5546-027-018.

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

1. FIND, pursuant to Sections 21082.1(c) and 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code, the decision-makers have reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIR prepared for this project, which includes Draft EIR No. ENV-2016-2849-EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 200801113) dated September 2018, the Final EIR dated March 1, 2019, and the Errata dated April 2019 (collectively, Hollywood and Gower EIR), as well as the whole of the administrative record; CERTIFY the following: a) The Hollywood and Gower EIR has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; b) The Hollywood and Gower EIR was presented to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as a decision-making body of the lead agency; and c) The Hollywood and Gower EIR reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the lead agency; and ADOPT the following: a) The related and prepared Hollywood and Gower EIR Findings; b) The Statement of Overriding Considerations; and c) The MMP prepared for the Hollywood and Gower EIR.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the LACPC as the Findings of Council.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying Ordinance dated August 22, 2019, effectuating a Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change to amend the D Limitation on the site to allow a Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 4.5:1, for a Project Site currently developed as a surface parking lot, which would be redeveloped with the mixed-use Project containing 220 multi-family dwelling units, including five percent very low income restricted affordable units, and 3,270 square feet of ground-floor restaurant space; and would consist of a four-story podium structure with a 17-story residential tower located atop the podium, for a total of 21 levels and a maximum building height of 252 feet; parking would be provided in two subterranean levels as well as three above-grade levels; and the Project would contain 198,720 square feet of floor area and a FAR of up to 4.5:1; for the properties located at 6100-6116 West Hollywood Boulevard, 1633-1649 North Gower Street, Assessor Parcel Nos. 5546-027-004, 5546-027-016, 5546-027-017 and 5546-027-018, subject to Conditions of Approval, as Modified by the PLUM Committee and attached to the Council file.
   
   
4. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEALS filed by 1) Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (Representative:  Richard Drury, Lozeau Drury, LLP), 2) Music Box Building Co., LLC (Representative:  Michael Gonzalez, Gonzalez Law Group APC), and 3) Casey Maddren on behalf of Citizens for a Better LA, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in approving a Conditional Use to permit the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site sales and service of alcoholic beverages at one establishment for the 3,270 square-foot ground floor restaurant use, and a Site Plan Review for a project that would result in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units for the properties located at 6100-6116 West Hollywood Boulevard, 1633-1649 North Gower Street, Assessor Parcel Nos. 5546-027-004, 5546-027-016, 5546-027-017 and 5546-027-018, subject to Conditions of Approval, as Modified by the PLUM Committee and attached to the Council file.

Applicant:  6104 Hollywood, LLC

Representative:  Dale Goldsmith, Armbruster Goldsmith and Delvac, LLP

Case No. CPC-2016-2848-VZC-HD-CUB-SPR

Related Case No. VTT-74437-2A

Environmental No. ENV-2016-2849-EIR; SCH No. 200801113

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LACPC 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)

10 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), ERRATA, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Vesting Tentative Tract Map appeals for the properties located at 6100-6116 West Hollywood Boulevard, 1633-1649 North Gower Street, and Assessor Parcel Nos. 5546-027-004; 5546-027-016; 5546-027-017 and 5546-027-018.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND, pursuant to Sections 21082.1(c) and 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code, the decision-makers have reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIR prepared for this project, which includes Draft EIR No. ENV-2016-2849-EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 200801113) dated September 2018, the Final EIR dated March 1, 2019, and the Errata dated April 2019 (collectively, Hollywood and Gower EIR), as well as the whole of the administrative record; CERTIFY the following: a) The Hollywood and Gower EIR has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; b) The Hollywood and Gower EIR was presented to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as a decision-making body of the lead agency; and c) The Hollywood and Gower EIR reflects the independent judgement and analysis of the lead agency; and ADOPT the following: a) The related and prepared Hollywood and Gower EIR Findings; b) The Statement of Overriding Considerations; and c) The MMP prepared for the Hollywood and Gower EIR.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the LACPC as the Findings of Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE to DENY THE APPEALS filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (Representative:  Richard Drury, Lozeau Drury, LLP); Music Box Building Co., LLC (Representative:  Michael Gonzales, Gonzales Law Group APC); and Casey Maddren on behalf of Citizens for a Better L.A., and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in adopting the Hollywood and Gower EIR, and sustaining the Deputy Advisory Agency's determination to approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 74437 for the merger and resubdivision of an approximately 1.0-acre site to create one master ground lot comprising the entire site and five above and/or below grade airspace lots, to effectuate a proposed vacation merger along Gower Street, and to grant approval of a haul route; for the properties located at 6100-6116 West Hollywood Boulevard, 1633-1649 North Gower Street, and Assessor Parcel Numbers 5546-027-004, 5546-027-016, 5546-027-017 and 5546-027-018, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Applicant:  6104 Hollywood, LLC

Representative:  Dale Goldsmith, Armbruster Goldsmith and Delvac, LLP

Case No. VTT-74437-2A

Related Case No. CPC-2016-2848-VZC-HD-CUB-SPR

Environmental No. ENV-2016-2849-EIR; SCH No. 200801113

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LACPC 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)