CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Hoover and Council Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on August 27, 2019 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 26, 2019 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

(Continued from Council meeting of October 29, 2019)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RYU - RODRIGUEZ) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds or notes, in an amount not to exceed $46,000,000 for the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of a 96-unit affordable rental housing project located at 1919 Argyle Street.

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

1. WAIVE the City of Los Angeles Multi-Family Bond Policy to allow California Public Finance Authority to issue the bonds not to exceed $46,000,000 to provide financing for a 96-unit affordable rental housing project located at 1919 Argyle Street in Council District 4.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department  to execute and enforce the terms of an ADA Regulatory Agreement with Borrower.
   
   
3. HOLD a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) hearing.
   
   
4. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION to issue the bonds not to exceed $46,000,000 to provide financing for a 96-unit affordable rental housing project located at 1919 Argyle Street in Council District 4.

(Continued from Council meeting of November 1, 2019)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to decreasing the minimum installation depth requirements and to adjust the Street Damage Restoration Fee for substructure utilities placed via micro-trench and similar installation methods.

(Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

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

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

1. DETERMINE that the Project, consisting of graffiti abatement, sidewalk repairs and landscape, is categorically exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Section 15301(c), (d) and (h), and Section 15304(b).  The Project is also exempt under the City CEQA Guidelines Article III, Section 1, Class 1, Categories 3, 4 and 8, and Class 4, Category 3.
   
   
2. APPROVE up to $539,360 in taxable and $478,878 in tax-exempt CRA/LA EBP for a combined total of $1,018,238 plus all interest available to Council District One from the Project Area to be utilized for the Project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Office of Community Beautification (OCB) to be the implementing department for activities related to the Project.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the OCB to approve, negotiate and execute contracting documents (Contract) as required to implement the Project with selected contractor(s) (Contractor), subject to approval of the Board of Public Works to effectuate the Project and prevailing wage requirements.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the OCB to:
   
   
   1. Transmit copies of all executed Contract(s) for the Project to the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD).
      
      
   2. Expend the EBP appropriation no later than September 30, 2024.
      
      
   3. Report on its work accomplishments to the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and fund expenditures to the EWDD, on a quarterly and as-needed basis.
      
      
6. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption on behalf of the OCB with the City Clerk and the Los Angeles County Clerk, upon City Council adoption.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the availability of funds and duly executed and encumbered Contract(s), to expend up to $539,360 plus interest from EBP Fund No. 57D, Account Nos. 22L9TT and 22S9TT, Wilshire Center/Koreatown Taxable Series 2006-A and 2006-B; and, to expend up to $478,878 from EBP Fund No. 57D, Account Nos. 22L9TN and 22S9TN, Wilshire Center/Koreatown Tax-Exempt Series 2008-C, for activities related to the Project, upon presentation of proper documentation by the OCB, and satisfactory review and approval of the EWDD, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bond Expenditure Agreement.
   
   
8. AUTHORIZE the Interim General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
      
      
   2. 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 CAO reports that there is no impact to the City's General Fund from the proposed appropriation.  The CRA/LA EBP Fund No. 57D is funded solely from 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.

CONSIDERATION OF and ACTIONS RELATED TO SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (SCEA), ERRATA, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, MITIGATION MEASURES and RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, and COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING relative to compliance with the requirements of the CEQA for use of a SCEA as authorized pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21155.2(b), by the Proposed Project for a proposed project identified as Planning Case Number CPC-2019-5593-CDP-DB-CU-SPR-WDI-SPP-MEL for the Thatcher Yard Project located at 3233, 3311, 3321 South Thatcher Avenue.

Applicant: Thatcher Yard Housing LP

Representative: Dana Sayles, Three6ixty

Case No. CPC-2018-5593-CDP-DB-CU-SPR-WDI-SPP-MEL

Environmental No. ENV-2018-5594-SCEA

(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)

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to utilizing Community Redevelopment Agency/Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) from the Westlake Redevelopment Project Area for the MacArthur Park Improvements Project (Project).

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

1. DETERMINE that the Project, consisting of renovation of the old playground, installation of a new playground, LED lighting, security cameras, landscaping and a new irrigation system, is categorically exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Sections 15301 and 15301(d), Sections 15303 and 15303(e), Sections 15304(b) and 15304(f), and Sections 15311 and 15311(a).  The Project is also exempt under the City CEQA Guidelines Article III, Section 1, Class 1(4) and (12), Class 3(4) and (6), Class 4(3) and (12), and Class 11(1) and (6).
   
   
2. APPROVE up to $2,087,544 in taxable CRA/LA EBP available to Council District One from the Westlake Redevelopment Project Area to be utilized for the Project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to:
   
   
   1. Be the implementing department for activities related to the Project.
      
      
   2. Expend the CRA/LA EBP allocation no later than September 30, 2024.
      
      
4. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners to negotiate and execute contracting and related documents as required with its selected Pre-Qualified On Call Contractor(s) to effectuate the Project.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the RAP to:
   
   
   1. Transmit copies of all executed contract(s) under the Project to the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD).
      
      
   2. File a CEQA Notice of Exemption with the City Clerk and the Los Angeles County Clerk upon Council adoption.
      
      
   3. Report on its work accomplishments to the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and fund expenditures to the EWDD, on a quarterly and as-needed basis.
      
      
6. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the availability of funds and a duly executed and encumbered contract, to expend up to $2,087,544 from EBP Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22L9ST Westlake Taxable Series 2008-B, for activities related to the Project, upon presentation of proper documentation by the RAP, and satisfactory review and approval of the EWDD, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bond Expenditure Agreement.
   
   
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 CAO reports that there is no impact to the City's General Fund from the proposed appropriation.  The CRA/LA EBP Fund No. 57D is funded solely from 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 (Council file No. 14-1174).

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to utilizing Community Redevelopment Agency/Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) from the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment Project Area for the Bradley Alley Food Kiosk Project (Project).

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

1. DETERMINE that the Project, consisting of installation of a food service kiosk, is categorically exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Section 15301(c).  The Project is also exempt under the City CEQA Guidelines Article III, Section 1, Class 1, Categories 2 and 3.
   
   
2. APPROVE up to $450,000 in taxable CRA/LA EBP available to Council District Seven from the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment Project Area to be utilized for the Project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to:
   
   
   1. Be the implementing department for activities related to the Project.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute contracting documents as required with Project contractor(s) (Contractor) to implement the Project subject to Board of Public Works approval to perform the scope of work related to the Project.
      
      
4. INSTRUCT the BOS to:
   
   
   1. Transmit copies of all executed contract(s) under the Project to the Economic Workforce Development Department (EWDD).
      
      
   2. File a CEQA Notice of Exemption with the City Clerk and Los Angeles County Clerk upon Council adoption of the Project.
      
      
   3. Expend the CRA/LA EBP allocation no later than September 30, 2024.
      
      
   4. Report on its work accomplishments to the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and fund expenditures to EWDD, on a quarterly and as-needed basis.
      
      
5. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the availability of funds and duly executed and encumbered contract(s), to expend up to $450,000 from EBP Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22L9MT Pacoima/Panorama City Taxable Series 2006-B for activities related to the Project, upon presentation of proper documentation by the BOS, and satisfactory review and approval of the EWDD in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bond Expenditure Agreement.
   
   
6. 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 CAO reports that there is no impact to the City's General Fund from the proposed appropriation.  The CRA/LA EBP Fund No. 57D is funded solely from 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 (Council file No. 14-1174).

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 Normandie Beautiful Streetscape Project (Project) within the Normandie 5 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 $951,473 in taxable CRA/LA EBP plus all earned interest (Interest) available to Council District Eight from the Normandie 5 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 the Project.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the BSS to approve, negotiate and execute contracting documents (Contract) as required with duly procured contractor(s) (Contractor) subject and pursuant to the approval of the Board of Public Works (BPW) to effectuate the Project and prevailing wage requirements.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the requirements below and availability of funds and duly executed and encumbered Contract(s), to expend up to $951,473 plus Interest from the CRA/LA EBP Fund No. 57D, Account Nos. 22L9JT and 22S9JT Normandie 5 Taxable Series 2003-E, for activities related to the Project upon presentation of proper documentation from BSS, and satisfactory review by the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bond Expenditure Agreement.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the BSS to perform limited preliminary planning as may be necessary to conduct the environmental review for the Project from the above-noted funds allocated to the Project.
   
   
7. INSTRUCT the BSS to withhold expending, or committing to expend, any of the remainder of the above-noted funds allocated to the Project until all of the following have occurred:
   
   
   1. The Bureau of Engineering has completed the preliminary planning documents and environmental review documents on its behalf.
      
      
   2. The City has complied with the requirements of CEQA with respect to the Project, including obtaining any necessary CEQA clearances.
      
      
   3. The BPW has considered and approved the Project for expenditure of the remaining funds.
      
      
8. INSTRUCT the BSS to transmit copies of all executed Contract(s) for the Project to the EWDD.
   
   
9. INSTRUCT the BSS to expend the CRA/LA EBP allocation no later than September 30, 2024.
   
   
10. 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.
    
    
11. AUTHORIZE the Interim General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
    
    
12. 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. The CRA/LA EBP Fund No. 57D is funded solely from transfers totaling approximately $88.4 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 Office of the Controller.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Historic-Cultural Monument application for the property located at 1054 South Orange Grove Avenue.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Wesson - Harris-Dawson):

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to prepare a Historic-Cultural Monument application for review and consideration by the Cultural Heritage Commission for the property located at 1054 South Orange Grove Avenue.

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.

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

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

1. FIND that the action of allocating 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 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 $420,465 plus all earned interest (Interest) in taxable CRA/LA EBP available to Council District Eight from the Western/Slauson Redevelopment Project Area to be utilized for the Project.
          
3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to be the implementing department for activities related to the Project.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the BOE to approve, negotiate and execute contracting documents and/or amendments to C-122910 (Contract) with the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (Contractor) as required to effectuate the Project subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works (BPW), prevailing wage requirements, and the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the requirements below and availability of funds and duly executed and encumbered contract(s), to expend up to $420,465 plus Interest from the EBP Fund No. 57D, Account Nos. 22L9RT and 22S9RT, Western/Slauson Taxable Series 2006-A, for activities related to the Project upon presentation of proper documentation by the BOE, and satisfactory review and approval of the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bond Expenditure Agreement.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the BOE to perform limited preliminary planning as may be necessary to conduct the environmental review for the Project from the above-noted funds appropriated to Project.
   
   
7. INSTRUCT the BOE 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 BOE has completed the preliminary planning documents and environmental review documents.
      
      
   2. The City has complied with the requirements of CEQA with respect to the Project, including obtaining any necessary CEQA clearances.
      
      
   3. The BPW has considered and approved the Project and the Contractor for expenditure of the remaining funds.
      
      
8. INSTRUCT the BOE to transmit copies of all executed Contract(s) for the Project to the EWDD.
   
   
9. AUTHORIZE the BOE to expend the EBP allocation no later than September 30, 2024.
   
   
10. INSTRUCT the BOE to report on its work accomplishments to the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and fund expenditures to EWDD, on a quarterly and as-needed basis.
    
    
11. AUTHORIZE the Interim General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to make any corrections or clarifications to this report as necessary in order to effectuate the intent of this action. 
    
    
12. 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. The CRA/LA EBP Fund No. 57D is funded solely from transfers totaling approximately $88.4 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 Office of 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 Westlake Public Improvements Project (Project) within the Westlake Redevelopment Project Area.

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

1. FIND that the action of allocating 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 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 $500,000 in taxable CRA/LA EBP available to Council District One from the Westlake Redevelopment Project Area to be utilized for the Project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Office of Community Beautification (OCB) to be the implementing department for activities related to the Project.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the OCB to take the necessary actions to effectuate the Project, and select from its pre-approved list of contractors a contractor(s) (Contractor) to perform all activities related to the Project.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the OCB to negotiate and execute any contracts and related documents (Contract) necessary to implement the Project with the Contractor.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the OCB to transmit copies of all executed Contract for Project to the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD).
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the requirements below and the availability of funds and a duly executed and encumbered Contract, to expend up to $500,000 from EBP Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22L9ST, Westlake Taxable Series 2006-A and 2008-B, for activities related to Project upon presentation of proper documentation by the OCB, and satisfactory review and approval of the EWDD in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bond Expenditure Agreement.
   
   
8. AUTHORIZE the OCB 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.
   
   
9. INSTRUCT the OCB 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 Bureau of Engineering has completed the preliminary planning documents and environmental review documents on behalf of the OCB.
      
      
   2. The City has complied with the requirements of CEQA with respect to the Project, including obtaining any necessary CEQA clearances.
      
      
   3. The BPW has considered and approved the Project for expenditure of the remaining funds.
      
      
10. INSTRUCT the OCB to expend the EBP allocation no later than September 30, 2024.
    
    
11. INSTRUCT the OCB 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.
    
    
12. AUTHORIZE the Interim General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to make any corrections or clarifications to this report as necessary in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
    
    
13. 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:  There is no impact on the City’s General Fund from the proposed appropriation. The CRA/LA EBP Proceeds Fund No. 57D is funded solely from transfers totaling approximately $88.4 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 Streetscape Phase II Project (Project) within the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area.

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

1. DETERMINE that the Project, consisting of minor alteration of existing streets, sidewalks, gutters and minor alterations to land including new gardening, tree planting, and landscaping, is categorically exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1(c) Existing Facilities, and Section 15304, Class 4(b) Minor Alterations to Land. The Project is also exempt under the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines Article III, Section 1, Class 1, Existing Facilities, Categories 3 and 15; and, Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land, Category 3.
   
   
2. APPROVE all of the remaining taxable and tax-exempt interest (Interest) derived from CRA/LA EBP available to Council District Three from the Project Area to be utilized for the Project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to be the implementing department for activities related to the Project.
   
   
4. REQUEST the President and Executive Officer, Board of Public Works (BPW), to advertise and solicit competitive bids from prospective bidders, receive bids and award contract(s) (Contract) to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) (Bidder).
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the BOE to negotiate, prepare, and execute Contract(s) and all related documents with Bidder(s) for the Project subject to prevailing wage requirements.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the BOE to transmit copies of all executed Contract(s) under the Project to Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD).
   
   
7. INSTRUCT the BOE to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption with the City Clerk and Los Angeles County Clerk upon Council adoption of the Project.
   
   
8. INSTRUCT the BOE to expend the CRA/LA EBP allocation no later than September 30, 2024.
   
   
9. INSTRUCT the BOE 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 Controller, subject to the availability of funds and duly executed and encumbered Contract(s) between the BOE and the Bidder(s), to expend Interest from the EBP Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22S9PT, Reseda/Canoga Park Taxable Series 2003-B, 2006-C, 2010-D, and Account No. 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 BOE, and satisfactory review and approval of the EWDD in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bond Expenditure Agreement.
    
    
11. AUTHORIZE the Interim General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to make any corrections or clarifications to this report as necessary in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
    
    
12. AUTHORIZE the Interim General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
    
    

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee reports that there is no impact on the City's General Fund from the proposed appropriation. The CRA/LA EBP Fund No. 57D is funded solely from transfers totaling approximately $88.4 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 Office of the Controller.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the annual report of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) California Joint Apprenticeship Committee (CAL-JAC) Revolving Training Fund No. 40K for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FlLE the October 1, 2019 Board of Fire Commissioners report relative to the LAFD CAL-JAC Revolving Training Fund No. 40K Annual Report for FY 2018-19.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the annual report of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Special Training Fund No. 40J for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FlLE the October 1, 2019 Board of Fire Commissioners report relative to the LAFD Special Training Fund No. 40J Annual Report for FY 2018-19.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Revolving Training Fund (RTF) Semi-Annual Report for the reporting period of January 1 through June 30, 2019.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the September 24, 2019 Board of Police Commissioners relative to the LAPD RTF Semi-Annual Report, covering January 1 through June 30, 2019.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the monetary donation of $17,765.67 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation (LAPF) to fund equipment to enhance the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Sniper Weapon Systems for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Metropolitan Division.

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the monetary donation of $17,765.67 from the LAPF  to fund equipment to enhance the SWAT Sniper Weapon Systems for the LAPD Metropolitan Division, SWAT team; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to adjusting the annual Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) Rental Unit Registration Fee and allowing interest and earnings attributable to monies in the Rent Stabilization Trust Fund to be credited to the fund.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the increase of the RSO Rental Unit Registration Fee to an amount of up to $38.75 per unit annually, effective in the 2020 billing cycle and with corresponding revenues to be reflected in the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the monthly pass through of 1/12th of 50 percent of the RSO Rental Unit Registration Fee to tenants.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the credit of interest and earnings attributable to monies in the Rent Stabilization Trust Fund to the fund.
   
   
4. REQUEST the City Attorney prepare and present Ordinances in substantial conformance with the proposed ordinances included in the accompanying Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) report dated October 3, 2019, to:
   
   
   1. Amend Sections 151.05 and 151.09.A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to adjust the RSO Rental Unit Registration Fee to an amount of up to $38.75, and allow a monthly pass through of 1/12th of 50 percent of the Fee to tenants instead of an annual lump sum.
      
      
   2. Amend Section 5.111.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to allow interest and earnings attributable to monies in the Rent Stabilization Trust Fund to be credited to the Fund.
      
      
5. REQUEST the Rent Adjustment Commission, upon Council adoption of the Ordinances amending the LAMC and the LAAC relative to the RSO, to adopt regulations necessary to implement the amendments to the RSO.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the HCIDLA to:
   
   
   1. Conduct a subsequent fee study and report to Council after the proposed Tenant Anti-Harassment, Eviction Prevention and Defense, and Just Cause programs, and any requested resources for implementing the programs are approved, to request an additional fee adjustment prior to 2022, if needed.
      
      
   2. Prepare a separate report with recommendations to administer the provision of the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, as well as potential funding sources for these services.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no net impact to the General Fund if Council approves a proposed Rental Registration Fee of $38.75.  Approval of any of the HCIDLA's other recommended fees could result in a negative impact on the General Fund because they reflect only a partial reimbursement to the General Fund for related costs.  If Council approves the request to credit interest earned from fees to the Rent Stabilization Trust Fund instead of the General Fund, there is an estimated impact of $260,000 in reduced revenue to the General Fund.  The recommendations in the accompanying CAO report dated October 21, 2019, comply with City Financial Policies in that the proposed fee is intended to recover the full costs for enforcing the RSO and related programs including all direct and indirect operating costs.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of this matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT relative to the exemption of seven grant-funded positions for the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4).

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

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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES' REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Proposition 47 Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Grant Program for Fiscal Years (FY) 2019-23.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Execute the grant agreement between the BSCC and the City Attorney.
      
      
   2. Accept the grant award in the amount of 6,000,000 from the BSCC.
      
      
   3. Execute a vendor agreement with Special Service for Groups- Project 180.
      
      
   4. Execute a vendor agreement with West Angeles Community Corporation.
      
      
   5. Execute a vendor agreement with the RAND Corporation.
             
   6. Execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City Attorney and the Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender.
      
      
2. RESOLVE that one position of City Attorney Administrative Coordinator I (Class Code 0567) is APPROVED and CONFIRMED for the period of November 10, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
   
   
3. RESOLVE that one position of Legal Clerk I (Class Code 0585) is APPROVED and CONFIRMED for the period of January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a receivable for this program totaling $6,000,000 from BSCC.
      
      
   2. Establish an appropriation account within Fund No. 368 City Attorney Grants, as follows:
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      12S960	Proposition 47 Grant Program	$6,000,000

      
             
5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Transfer $90,507 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12S960 to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 1010- Salaries General, for FY 2019-20 salary expenses.
      
      
   2. Upon receipt of grant reimbursements and approval of expenses, transfer up to $341,353 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12S960 to Fund No. 100/12, Revenue Source No. 5346, Related Cost Reimbursement- Grants, to reimburse for the fringe benefits and related costs during the grant period.
      
      
6. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council Agenda for the first regular Council meeting on July 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter, the following actions relative to the Prop. 47 Grant Program:
   
   That the City Council, subject to the approval of the Mayor, authorize the Controller to transfer $160,954 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12S960 to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 1010- Salaries General, for FY 2020-21 salary expenses.
   
   
7. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council Agenda for the first regular Council meeting on July 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter, the following actions relative to the Prop. 47 Grant Program:
   
   That the City Council, subject to the approval of the Mayor, authorize the Controller to transfer $169,043 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12S960 to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 1010- Salaries General, for FY 2021-22 salary expenses.
   
   
8. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council Agenda for the first regular Council meeting on July 1, 2022, or shortly thereafter, the following actions relative to the Prop. 47 Grant Program:
   
   That the City Council, subject to the approval of the Mayor, authorize the Controller to transfer $141,561 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12S960 to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 1010- Salaries General, for FY 2022-23 salary expenses.
   
   
9. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the City Attorney to participate in the Prop. 47 Grant Program.
   
   
10. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the total project cost of the Los Angeles Diversion Outreach and Opportunities for Recovery is $6,079,678.04 of which 56,000,000 will be reimbursed by the BSCC Proposition 47 Grant Program.  The grant will provide direct cost funding of $5,658,647.17 and partial related cost funding of $341,352.83.  The remaining related costs totaling $79,678.04 represents a General Fund obligation and will be absorbed by the City.  No additional General Fund appropriation is required at this time.  Approval of the recommendations contained in the September 27, 2019 CAO report complies with the City's Financial Policies in that total program costs are funded through grant funds to the extent possible.  Program costs beyond the grant performance period will be subject to the availability of on-going revenues.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Personnel and Animal Welfare 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 Catherine Walker et al. v. City of Los Angeles et al., United States District Court (USDC) Case No. CV19-01064-SVW (ASx); and G.P., A Minor, et al. v. City of Los Angeles et al., consolidated with USDC Case No. CV19-06113-SVW (ASx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on April 10, 2018, in Los Angeles, California.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the matter in Closed Session on November 4, 2019)

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - BONIN) relative to the reversionary right of the proposed vacation entitled 113th Street and Broadway Vacation District - VAC - E1401347.

MOTION (CEDILLO - KREKORIAN) and RESOLUTION relative to authorizing the Department of City Planning  to apply and accept a grant in an amount up to $625,000 under the SB 2 Planning Grant Program to support the City's actions to promote housing in the City.

MOTION (CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to amending the Council action of October 8, 2019 to update various contracting and implementing authorities for several 45th Program Year Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan Budget funded projects and activities.

MOTION (CEDILLO - KREKORIAN) relative to transferring funds for additional community and neighborhood services in Council District 1.

MOTION (MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL) relative to waiving or suspending enforcement of parking and administrative fees at City Parking Lot 601 (Friar and Sylmar Parking Garage) in connection with the annual Gift of Reading event.

MOTION (RYU - RODRIGUEZ) relative to transferring funds to support the ReelAbilities Film Festival 2019.

MOTION (O'FARRELL - KREKORIAN) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds or notes, in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 for the acquisition, construction, development, rehabilitation, and equipping of a 157-unit affordable senior housing project called Miramar Towers located at 2000 Miramar Street.

Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Rodriguez and Ryu (10);  Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Krekorian, Price and President Wesson (5)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (MARTINEZ - CEDILLO) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds or notes, in an amount not to exceed $135,000,000 for the acquisition, development, improvement, and equipping of a 356-unit affordable rental housing project called Sepulveda Apartments located at 8811 Sepulveda Boulevard.

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

1. WAIVE the City of Los Angeles Multifamily Bond policy to allow the California Public Finance Authority to issue bonds not to exceed $135,000,000 for the acquisition, development, improvement, and equipping of a 356-unit affordable rental housing project located at 8811 Sepulveda Boulevard in Council District 6.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department to execute and enforce the terms of the ADA Regulatory Agreement with the Borrower.
   
   
3. HOLD a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Hearing and consider the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION.

(Continued from Council meeting of November 5, 2019)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Nicole Neeman Brady to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners (Board).

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Nicole Neeman Brady to the Board for the term ending June 30, 2021, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Neeman Brady resides in Council District Four. (Current composition: M=1; F=3)

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Filed.

Background Check:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 23, 2019

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

(Continued from Council meeting of November 6, 2019)