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-E1401147 (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. 19-1401147 for the Vacation.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit, following Council adoption, Resolution to Vacate No. 19-1401147 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)

TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Mr. Gabriel L. Eshaghian to the Board of Airport Commissioners.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Gabriel L. Eshaghian to the Board of Airport Commissioners for the new term ending June 30, 2024, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Eshaghian resides in Council District Four. (Commission composition: M=4; F=3)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – SEPTEMBER 11, 2019)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION,  PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change for a new restaurant located at 1518 North Cahuenga Boulevard.

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

1. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 and Section 15303, and that there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
          
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Central Los Angeles Area City Planning Commission (CLAAPC) as the Findings of Council.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated May 28, 2019, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.32 F, effectuating a Zone Change from C4-2D-SN to (T)(Q)C2-2D-SN to allow a new 9,745 square-feet restaurant consisting of a 4,887 square-foot dining area and bar with 172 seats and a 911 square-foot music room with 59 seats located on the 7,357 square-foot first floor; a 1,687 square-foot mezzanine level, consisting of storage areas; and a 3,035 square-foot dining area with 201 seats located on the rooftop, as detailed in the proposed Ordinance Map for the property located at 1518 North Cahuenga Boulevard, subject to Conditions of approval.
   
   
4. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.32 G:
   
   ...property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated, and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.
   
   
5. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
   
   
6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

Applicant:  Botanical Hospitality Group

Representative: Dana Sayles, Three6ixty

Case No. APCC-2018-4958-ZC-CUB

Environmental No. ENV-2018-4959-CE

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 - NOVEMBER 4, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2019)

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of a pilot road construction program using plastic from the City's waste stream as a polymeric binder.

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

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services to report to Council with testing results and recommendations for the establishment of a pilot road construction program using plastic from Los Angeles’ waste stream as a polymeric binder.

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 WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to installing a rainwater cistern in a parkway and/or median island for the purpose of capturing rainwater to water newly planted trees.

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

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services to work with the Bureau of Sanitation and, in consultation with the staff of Council District Three, to report on the feasibility of implementing a pilot project to install a rainwater cistern in a parkway and/or median island for the purpose of capturing rainwater to water newly planted trees.

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 WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to identifying a long-term solution for the dirt roadway located on Mulholland Drive from Saltillo Road eastward to Trinidad Road.

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

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services with the assistance of the Bureau of Engineering to report with all purpose incremental mitigation recommendations to suppress dust, alleviate rutting, and provide limited control of drainage, and erosion in critical areas, while preserving the rural ambience of the dirt roadway located on Mulholland Drive from Saltillo Road eastward to Trinidad Road.

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.

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City of Glendale's proposed Scholl Canyon Biogas Generation Project's Environmental Impact Report (EIR).

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Martinez - Smith):

1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to submit comments to the City of Glendale in response to the proposed Scholl Canyon Biogas Generation Project's EIR, upon its release, to address the City's concerns and toward adequate review and full assessment of Project alternatives, including but not limited to the following:
   
   
   1. Power generation technologies that may be cleaner, such as fuel cell technology.   
      
      
   2. Continuing the use of gas at the Grayson Power Plant, by either conditioning the gas at Scholl Canyon or at Grayson.
      
      
   3. Injecting landfill gas from Scholl Canyon into the Gas Company's line, thereby providing renewable fuel to the area's gas supply without an increase in emissions.   
      
      
   4. Using captured landfill gas as a transportation fuel, including to supply the fleets of natural gas trucks that visit the site.   
      
      
   5. Adjusting the site location to minimize environmental impacts.
      
      
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to report to the Council on the EIR process and options the City may pursue to ensure a comprehensive EIR that fully addresses the City's interests, the selection of the cleanest Project alternative, and maximum benefits to, and protections for, the community of Eagle Rock

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.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion project.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Price - Wesson):

1. INITIATE all necessary updates and amendments to the Convention and Event Center Specific Plan (Ordinance No. 182282), Convention and Event Center Sign District (Ordinance No. 182281), and zoning, needed relative to the construction of the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), with the assistance of the City Attorney, to prepare all necessary legislative, land use, and environmental documents relative to Recommendation No. 1 of this report.
   
   
3. INITIATE a General Plan Amendment to the Transportation Element of the General Plan (Mobility 2035 Plan) and the Central City Community Plan to redesignate the street classification of Chick Hearn Court between Georgia Street and Figueroa Street, from a Modified Collector Street to Local Street designation, as needed relative to the potential street vacation of Chick Hearn Court for pedestrian plaza purposes.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the DCP, with the assistance of the City Attorney, Public Works Bureau of Engineering, and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, to prepare all necessary legislative, land use, and environmental documents relative to Recommendation No. 3 of this report.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the DCP and the Public Works, Bureau of Engineering, and REQUEST the City Attorney, to coordinate review and process the project application and all necessary legislative, land use, and environmental documents in an expedited manner.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Westwood Village Specific Plan.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to:

1. Conduct the necessary outreach, and conduct further analysis of potential options for amending the Westwood Village Specific Plan.
   
   
2. Initiate a Specific Plan Amendment to the Westwood Specific Plan, with the assistance of the City Attorney.
   
   
3. Prepare and present an Ordinance regarding the proposed amendments to the Westwood Village Specific Plan for consideration by the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), and, after LACPC's consideration of the Ordinance, provide recommendations for Council's consideration.

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

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

For:  North Westwood Neighborhood Council

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to decreasing the minimum installation depth requirements for substructure utility placement.

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

1. REQUEST the City Attorney, in coordination with the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) and the Bureau of Street Services, to prepare and present an Ordinance amending Section 62.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to decrease the minimum installation depth requirements for substructure utility placement and to make an applicable adjustment to the Street Damage Restoration Fee for substructure utilities placed via micro-trench and other similar installation methods.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the BOE to report with recommendations for implementing micro-trenching on concrete streets.

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.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to incorporate and make local administrative, climatic, geologic or topographical changes.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance amending Chapter IX of the LAMC to incorporate by reference certain portions of the 2018 International Building Code and the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code, and to make local administrative, climatic, geologic or topographical changes.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety.  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 contracting authorities and budget modifications for the Fiscal Year 2016 Urban Areas Security Initiative (FY16 UASI) grant award.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Modify the existing grant budget for the FY16 UASI grant by reallocating funds between projects as described within the August 9, 2019 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute a contract amendment with the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to increase its total contract amount by $249,100 from the previous authorized amount of $350,000, to a new contract amount of $599,100, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   3. Negotiate and execute a contract amendment with the City of El Segundo to increase its total contract amount by $59,515, from the previous authorized amount of $139,125, to a new contract amount of $198,640, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   4. Negotiate and execute a contract amendment with the American Red Cross to decrease its total contract amount by $127,745, from the previous authorized amount of $185,385, to a new contract amount of $57,640, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   5. Negotiate and execute a contract amendment with the City of South Pasadena to decrease its total contract amount by $95,681, from the previous authorized amount of $100,000, to a new contract amount of $4,319, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   6. Negotiate and execute a contract amendment with the City of Vernon to decrease its total contract amount by $26,873, from the previous authorized amount of $74,995, to a new contract amount of $48,122, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   7. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Transfer appropriations and create appropriation accounts within Fund No. 59E, FY16 UASI grant as follows:
      
      

      Transfer From:
      Fund	Account	Title	Amount
      59E/46	46N970	Los Angeles Police Department Grant Allocation	$99,950
      59E/46	46N668	Partner Jurisdictions	249,100
      		Total	$349,050
      Transfer To:
      Fund	Account	Title	Amount
      59E/46	46N935	Emergency Management Department Allocation	$99,950
      59E/46	46N904	LAWA Grant Allocation	249,100
      		Total	$349,050

      
             
   2. Transfer Cash from Fund No. 59E/46 to reimburse the General Fund, on an as-needed basis, upon presentation of proper documentation from City Departments, subject to the approval of the Mayor's Office of Public Safety.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact as a result of the budget modifications associated with this grant program.  Approval of the recommendations contained in the August 9, 2019 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will allow for the continued expenditure of the FY 16 UASI grant.  These actions are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that grant funds are sufficient to support the grant activities.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the non-monetary donation of 10,008 Naloxone Kits valued at $750,000 from the State of California Health and Human Services Agency.

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the non-monetary donation of 10,008 Naloxone Kits valued at $750,000 from the State of California Health and Human Services Agency, Naloxone Distribution Project to be utilized by the Los Angeles Police Department's first responders.

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 proposed contract amendment with ASSI Security, Inc. for security management systems at Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) facilities.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAPD, or designee, to negotiate and execute the Fourth Amendment to Contract No. C-124017, a professional services agreement between the LAPD and ASSI Security, Inc. for the design and implementation of security management systems at LAPD facilities, effective June 5, 2019 through June 4, 2020, with compensation not to exceed $1,000,000 for the life of the contract, subject to available funding and review and approval by the City Attorney as to form.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed contract amendment between the City and ASSI Security, Inc. for the design and implementation of security management systems at Police facilities will result in expenditures not to exceed $1,000,000 for the life of the contract. Funding for the sixth year of the contract is provided in the Police Department's 2019-20 Adopted Budget. No additional General Fund appropriation is required at this time. The proposed contract complies with the City's Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are used for budgeted purposes.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 21, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 15, 2019)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Lease with Westchester Golf Partners, LLC, for the Westchester Golf Course at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the First Amendment to LAWA Lease LAA-8486 with Westchester Golf Partners, LLC, to extend the term by 18 months for the Westchester Golf Course at LAX.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on August 1, 2019, by Resolution No. 26823, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the First Amendment to Lease LAA-8486 with Westchester Golf Partners, LLC.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the proposed First Amendment with Westchester Golf Partners, LLC, extends the current lease agreement by an additional 18 months and will generate minimum annual revenue (excluding any percentage rent) to LAWA of $525,000 ($787,500 over the 18-month extension). This lease complies with LAWA's adopted financial policies. The amendment will not impact LAWA's capital budget.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – SEPTEMBER 13, 2019)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Contract with Hensel Phelps for the Airport Police Facility Project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2.i of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the First Amendment to LAWA Contract DA-5288 with Hensel Phelps and increasing the Guaranteed Maximum Price, respectively for amounts $11,847,847 and $177,647,847, for the Airport Police Facility Project at LAX.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on August 1, 2019, by Resolution No. 26833, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the First Amendment to Contract DA-5288 with Hensel Phelps and the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Airport Police Facility Project at LAX.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. As a result of the transfer of $11,847,847 from the contract contingency fund to the base-cost-of-work project budget, the new Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Hensel Phelps Construction Company's five-year contract will be $177,647,847. The total project budget for all phases is estimated to be $218,361,403. Funding is available from the LAX Revenue fund. Costs incurred for this project will be capitalized and recovered through terminal rates and charges, as well as through non-aeronautical revenues (e.g., food and beverage, retail, car rentals). The underlying contract and the First Amendment comply with LAWA's adopted financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – OCTOBER 15, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – OCTOBER 15, 2019)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Second Amendments to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Contracts with ICF SH and E, Inc., and Innovative Emergency Management, Inc., for emergency management services.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Second Amendments to LAWA Contract DA-5022 with ICF SH and E, Inc., and DA-5023 with Innovative Emergency Management, Inc., to extend their terms to June 30, 2020, and to increase the contract amounts by $200,000, for a new total not to exceed $3,200,000, for emergency management services.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on August 1, 2019, by Resolution No. 26821, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Second Amendments to Contracts DA-5022 with ICF SH and E, Inc., and DA-5023 with Innovative Emergency Management, Inc.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The contractors will continue to assist with providing emergency management services at Los Angeles International (LAX) and Van Nuys Airports. The proposed Second Amendments extend the contract terms by nine months, revising each contract expiration date to June 30, 2020, and increase the existing contract authority by $200,000 each, thereby revising the contract budget totals to an amount not-to-exceed $3,200,000. Funds for these contracts are included in the Fiscal Year 2019-20 LAWA's Operating Budget in LAX Cost Center No. 1160003 – Emergency Management, Commitment Item No. 520 - Contractual Services. The proposed action complies with LAWA's adopted financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – OCTOBER 8, 2019

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

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Second Amendment to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Contract with Birdi and Associates, Inc., for ongoing technical support and maintenance services for LAWA's Credentialing System.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Second Amendment to LAWA Contract DA-5143 with Birdi and Associates, Inc., to extend the term by one year and increase the contract authority by $595,993, for new total not to exceed $3,177,393, for ongoing technical support and maintenance services for LAWA's Credentialing System.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on August 1, 2019, by Resolution No. 26820, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Second Amendment to DA-5143 with Birdi and Associates, Inc.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed Second Amendment will extend the contract term by one year, to November 30, 2020, and increase the contract authority by $595,993 for a total amount not-to-exceed $3,177,393. Funding for the proposed Second Amendment has been requested in the Fiscal Year 2019-20 LAWA Operating Budget in LAX Cost Center No. 1170072 - IT Public Safety and Security, Commitment Item No. 520 - Contractual Services and Commitment Item No. 522 - Materials and Supplies, or may be provided through Board of Airport Commissioners approved Work Breakdown Structure Elements as required. Funding for subsequent years will be requested as part of the annual budget process. This project complies with LAWA's adopted financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – OCTOBER 8, 2019

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

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Second Amendment to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Agreement with Tom Bradley International Terminal Equipment Company for custodial services in designated areas at the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Second Amendment to LAWA Agreement DA-4846 with Tom Bradley International Terminal Equipment Company to extend the term by one year, for total of seven years, and increase the contract amount by $2,304,300, for new total of $16,738,550, for custodial services in designated areas at the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on August 1, 2019, by Resolution No. 26822, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Second Amendment to Agreement DA-4846 with Tom Bradley International Terminal Equipment Company.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed Second Amendment extends the term by one year, to September 10, 2020, and increases the budget amount by $2,304,300, for a total not-to-exceed $16,738,550. Funding for the proposed Second Amendment is included in the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Los Angeles World Airports Operating Budget under LAX Cost Center No. 1180004 - Real Estate Services, Commitment Item No. 520 - Contractual Services. LAWA anticipates that the contractor will be compensated approximately $2,304,742 for the year. The total compensation will not exceed $16,738,550 over the seven-year term. Costs will be recovered through airline rates and charges. This project complies with LAWA's adopted financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – OCTOBER 8, 2019

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

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Amended and Restated Lease with PNF-LAX, Inc., to provide for reduction in monthly scheduled minimum rent for a parking operation at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease LAA-8948 with PNF-LAX, Inc., to provide for reduction in monthly scheduled minimum rent for a parking operation located east of Terminal 1 at LAX.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on August 1, 2019, by Resolution No. 26828, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease LAA-8948 with PNF-LAX, Inc.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with PNF-LAX, Inc., will reduce the number of passenger parking spaces at the LAX Park N' Fly lot by approximately 29.6 percent, with a corresponding reduction in lease revenue to LAWA of approximately $533,356 in 2019 and $284,713 in 2020, and will enable the development of an auxiliary curb passenger pick-up lot the goal of which is to reduce traffic congestion in the Central Terminal Area during construction of various airport projects. This project complies with LAWA's adopted financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – SEPTEMBER 13, 2019)

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Neighborhood Council system reforms.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. REQUEST the City Attorney, working with the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) and the City Clerk, to report on a draft Ordinance to implement a uniform minimum age for voting in Neighborhood Council elections and for Neighborhood Council board members, and the impact of such an Ordinance on the Neighborhood Council structural system.
   
   
2. NOTE and FILE the reports from DONE dated, August 20, 2019, and City Clerk, dated April 15, 2019, relative to Neighborhood Council system reforms.

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.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, and HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed revised agreement with The Tavern at Rancho Park LLC for the redevelopment, operation and maintenance of the food and beverage concession at Rancho Park Golf Course.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Section 1, Class 1(1,14) of the City CEQA Guidelines and Article 19, Section 15301 of California CEQA Guidelines, not subject to any of the exceptions set forth at CEQA Guideline Section 15300.2, DIRECT Staff to file a Notice of Exemption concerning the Project, and SET ASIDE the prior CEQA determination of the Board of Recreation of Parks Commissioners in RAP Board Report 19-135 regarding the Project.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to execute the proposed Revised Agreement with The Tavern at Rancho Park LLC for the redevelopment, operation and maintenance of the food and beverage concession at Rancho Park Golf Course, for a term of ten years with one five-year renewal option, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney as to form.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The RAP reports that The Tavern at Rancho Park LLC will pay the City at least $1,046,388 during the first ten-year term of the Revised Agreement based on the built-in escalation defined in the RFP. Revenues from the Concession Agreement will be deposited into the Department of Recreation and Parks’ Golf Surcharge Account. In addition, the Tavern at Rancho Park LLC will invest $4,285,184 in capital improvements as part of the Concession Redevelopment Project. There is no additional impact on the General Fund. To the extent applicable, the recommendation stated in this report complies with the City Financial Policies in that user charges and fees are set to support the full cost of operations for which the fees are charged.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 7, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 4, 2019)

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the agreement with Your Palisades Park Improvement Corporation for park improvements at the Palisades Park and Recreation Center.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the proposed Agreement with Your Palisades Park Improvement Corporation for the installation of new gardens and picnic areas, Bocce Courts, a flagpole monument, and other ancillary Park improvements as a gift to the City.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) reports that there is no fiscal impact to RAP's General Fund associated with this action. Associated costs will be funded entirely by Your Palisades Park Improvement Corporation through a grant provided by American Legion Post 283 and various donations from the public. Future maintenance of the improvements will be addressed through Palisades Park's existing maintenance budget, annual budget process, and future supplemental funding that may be provided by Your Palisades Park Improvement Corporation.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Second Amendment to the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) General Purposes Operating Agreement with ASK Marine, Inc.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Port Resolution No. 19-9489 approving Second Amendment to the POLA FTZ General Purposes Operating Agreement No. 19-2749-B with ASK Marine, Inc., extending the term by five years for the continued use of 159,865 square feet of warehouse and office space located at FTZ 202, Site 15, 1020 McFarland Avenue.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. ASK Marine, Inc., will pay an annual fee of $7,750 per year or $38,750 for a five-year contract term. All funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund. This action complies with City financial policies in that any expenditures made for FTZ-related expenses will be paid by appropriate Port revenues and fees.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – OCTOBER 4, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 4, 2019)

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the California State Preschool Program (CSPP), and California Center-Based Child Care Program (CCTR) grants, for Fiscal Year 2019-20, from the California Department of Education (CDE).

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

AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to execute two grant agreements with the CDE to accept $16,560 for the CCTR grant, and $547,871.00 for the CSPP grant, and execute any subsequent amendments not to exceed $25,000 per agreement (in compliance with the Grant Ordinance, Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 14.8(b)(l)A), for the grant contract period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The RAP reports that acceptance of the CSPP and CCTR grants from CDE do not require RAP to provide matching funding; therefore, it would not impact the RAP General Fund. These grants provide funding to continue the subsidized preschool programs at the Jim Gilliam Child Care Center and Ralph M. Parsons Preschool within EXPO Center.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the amendment on the Standard Agreement No. TV-1920-25 for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) for Fiscal Year 2019-20.

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

1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2019-20 SCSEP Budget and Standard Agreement TV-1920-25 (attached to Council file No. 19-0385) with the State of California, Department of Aging.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Aging (Aging), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Execute the Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2019-20 SCSEP Budget and Standard Agreement TV-1920-25 (attached to Council file No. 19-0385), subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
      
      
   2. Implement revised funding levels from the State of California, Department of Aging $1,511,361 in SCSEP program funds.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to adjust the appropriation within the Other Programs for Aging Fund No. 410, as follows:  
   
   

   	Account No.	Account Title	Amount
   	021021	Enrollee Wages	$8,710
   		Total	$8,710

    
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Aging, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Aging reports that the proposed action authorizes the receipt of $1,511,361 in Federal grant dollars for the SCSEP program. Adoption of the report recommendations will result in no material impact on the General Fund, and it materially complies with the City's Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of opening the Rowena Reservoir Complex located in Council District Four for passive recreation use including a strategy for implementation, costs and public use.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Ryu - O'Farrell):

REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the Department of Recreation and Parks, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and any other relevant departments, to report on the feasibility of opening the Rowena Reservoir Complex located in Council District Four for passive recreation use and include a strategy or implementation plan, including costs, to open it to the public for this use.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to recommendations for the dispositions of property located at 1140-1152 North Glendale Boulevard and 1140-1155 North Lemoyne Street for Permanent Supportive Housing. 

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DESIGNATE the real estate assets at 1140 -1152 North Glendale Boulevard and 1140 - 1155 North Lemoyne Street (APN 5404-016-900 and 5404-016-901) (the Subject Properties) as Affordable Housing Opportunities pursuant to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) review and analysis.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager,  Department of General Services, or designee, to transfer jurisdiction of the Subject Properties to the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA).
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager,  HCIDLA,  or designee, to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select qualified developers for the disposition and development of the Subject Properties to create affordable housing.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to report to the City Council and Mayor with recommendations regarding the selection of qualified candidates from the Request for Quote or RFP.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the CAO and the HCIDLA to make technical corrections to effectuate the intent of the Council’s actions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that it is anticipated that there will be a loss to the General Fund of approximately $7,000 in annual parking revenue for the nine parking spaces at 1146 Glendale Boulevard. There may be other fiscal impacts to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for those development strategies that require additional subsidy beyond the value of the land. A full estimate of these costs and impact will be included with the report back with any request for further approvals following completion of the RFP process.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted. 

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Dynelly Del Valle v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC662558. (This matter involves a trip and fall incident which occurred on November 8, 2015 on the sidewalk abutting 7677 Hollywood Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.)

(Budget and Finance Committee to consider the above matter on September 9, 2019.)

MOTION (BUSCAINO - CEDILLO) relative to funding planning and design services to be provided by Gensler for the San Pedro Little Italy Project located at a City owned plaza next to the San Pedro Municipal Building.

Members Present: Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Huizar, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez and President Wesson (11);  Absent: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Koretz and Ryu (4)