21332 West Tulsa Street. (Lien: $4,017.07)

(Continued from Council meeting of August 27, 2019)

11257 West Blix Street. (Lien: $2,797.10)

(Continued from Council meeting  of September 24, 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.

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 Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue bonds not to exceed $30,000,000 to provide financing for a 157-unit affordable senior housing project called Miramar Towers located at 2000 Miramar Street in Council District 13.
   
   
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 approve the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to  amending Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 103.203 to revise the valet parking requirements.

(Public Safety 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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ORDINANCE SECOND 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 adopted on November 8, 2019.)

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department to apply for and accept Lead Hazard Reduction Program funding.

(Housing 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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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT and CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to the purchase of up to nine parcels in tax default from the County of Los Angeles for the development of affordable housing, located at 4801 South Western Avenue, 804-810 West 84th Street, 8401-8409 South Hoover Street, 8423 South Hoover Street, 8427 South Hoover Street, 8431 South Hoover Street, 801-811 West 85th Street, 8411-8417 South Hoover Street, and 8859 South Central Avenue.

(Housing 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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HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds or notes and the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)/Community Development Block Grant permanent loan for the PATH Villas Montclair/Gramercy project (Project).

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of up to $23,415,000 in tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue for the Project.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Negotiate and execute relevant loan documents and amendments to City Contract No. C-101200, including but not limited to amending interest rates, loan and affordability terms, and loan amount; executing separate promissory notes, deeds of trust, and regulatory agreements for the different funding sources; subordination to new permanent loans; and, assumption, assignment and transfer of ownership to a new limited partnership; subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute relevant bond documents for the Project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   3. Negotiate and reduce, if necessary, the interest rates of the City Permanent Loan from five percent to the Applicable Federal Rate (annual compounding), the HHH Loan from three percent to 1.5 percent, and the HOME and Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS Promissory Notes based on the Applicable Federal Rate (annual compounding).
      
      
3. REQUIRE Pacific Western Bank to fulfill the reporting requirements of the Responsible Banking Ordinance adopted by the Council on May 25, 2012 under Council file No. 09-0234, prior to the execution of the relevant bond documents.
              

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund as a result of the issuance of these tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for the Project. The City is a conduit issuer and does not incur liability for the repayment of the bonds, which are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the Project, and the City will in no way be obligated to make payments on the bonds.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request to utilize the State Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funds for rapid re-housing and services for women in Skid Row.

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

1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to submit to the Homeless Strategy Committee (HSC) for review, a funding request for $1.5 million to utilize HEAP funds for rapid re-housing and services for women in Skid Row, as further detailed in Motion (Huizar - Bonin).
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CAO to submit HSC’s recommendation to Council relative to the use of HEAP funds for the funding requests stated above.
   
   

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 a request to utilize the State Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funds for various programs in the Skid Row Area including shower and restroom access and community ambassadors.

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

1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to submit to the Homeless Strategy Committee (HSC) for review, a funding request for $650,000 to utilize HEAP funds for various programs in the Skid Row Area including shower and restroom access and community ambassadors, as further detailed in Motion (Huizar - Bonin).
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CAO to submit HSC’s recommendation to Council relative to the use of HEAP funds for the funding requests stated above.
   
   

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 a funding request for Rapid Re-Housing to assist families experiencing homelessness in Council District Six from the Homeless, Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (HHAPP).

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Martinez - O'Farrell):

1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to review LA Family Housing’s (LAFH) funding request for approximately $4 million for Rapid Re-Housing to assist families experiencing homelessness in Council District Six from the City’s allocation of State’s HHAPP funding and submit to the Homeless Strategy Committee (HSC).
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CAO to submit HSC’s recommendation to Council relative to the use of the City’s allocation of HHAPP Grant to LAFH for Rapid Re-Housing in Council District Six.
   
   

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 a funding request totaling $1 million for shared housing placement services for Venice Bridge Home clients.

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

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to submit to the Homeless Strategy Committee for review a funding request totaling $1 million for shared housing placement services for Venice Bridge Home clients.

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 a funding request totaling $1 million to establish a shared housing program with the Self Help and Recovery Exchange from the State's Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (HHAPP).

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price - Wesson):

1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to submit to the Homeless Strategy Committee (HSC) for review a funding request totaling approximately $1 million to establish a shared housing program in Council District Nine with the Self Help and Recovery Exchange to serve 100 individuals from  the City's allocation of the HHAPP funding.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CAO to submit HSC’s recommendation to Council relative to the use of HHAPP funding for shared housing in Council District Nine.
   
   

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 a funding request totaling $2,299,500 to provide motel vouchers and congregate family housing for families.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Harris-Dawson - Huizar):

1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to submit to the Homeless Strategy Committee (HSC) for review a funding request totaling approximately $2,299,500 that includes $1,423,500 to provide motel vouchers to 30 families, and $876,000 for congregate family housing for 30 families in Council District Eight.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CAO to submit HSC’s recommendation to Council relative to the use of State's Fiscal Year 2019-20 funds for family shelter.
   
   

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 the use of the parking lot located at 7541 North Figueroa Street as temporary emergency facilities for people experiencing homelessness.

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

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with assistance from the Department of Recreation and Parks, and other departments as necessary, to evaluate and report on the use of the parking lot located at 7541 North Figueroa Street as temporary emergency facilities for people experiencing homelessness.

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

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

For: Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Lease Agreement with Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission (HVRM) for a property owned by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power at 11839 Sherman Way for use as a Navigation Center for persons experiencing homelessness.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to execute a new license agreement with HVRM for the City-owned property located at 11839 Sherman Way, Los Angeles, California 91605 under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the Municipal Facilities Committee report dated October 25, 2019, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The GSD reports that HVRM operations at Sherman Way is financed by the General Fund for $791,000 as part of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority's (LAHSA) Fiscal Year 2019-20 budget, which contractually is budgeted to LAHSA through the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department's Fund No. 43a. No revenue will be generated from this license to the General Fund during the license period.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the Replacement Housing Plan and the Ground Lease Lamp Lodge Supportive Housing Project.

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the Lamp Lodge Replacement Plan for the Lamp Lodge project located at 656-660 Stanford Avenue, Los Angeles, Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 5147-029-048 and 5147-029-049, detailed in the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) transmittal dated October 24, 2019, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. DETERMINE that the public interest or necessity requires the long-term ground lease of the City-owned parcels located at 656-660 Stanford Avenue, Los Angeles, APNs 5147-029-048 and 5147-029-049, to the current Lessee under the existing Ground Lease, without advertisement for bids.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Terminate the existing Lamp Lodge Ground Lease and negotiate a new Lamp Lodge Ground Lease for a term not to exceed 99 years with an annual base rent of $1 and a pro rata share of fifty percent, or residual receipts to be shared with the other soft lenders, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   2. Amend and restate the existing Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA), or terminate the existing DDA and negotiate and execute a new DDA, as necessary, to facilitate the development of the project, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   3. Execute any relevant documents required to effectuate this transaction for any further amendments consistent with the Mayor and City Council actions on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
                     

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund. The Lamp Lodge Project received approval for City financing and nine percent tax credits through the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee in 2019. The recommendations in this report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that there is no additional cost to the City.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to tenant relocation assistance required for evictions under the Ellis Act.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Bonin - Ryu - Cedillo):

1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), with the assistance of the City Attorney as needed, to report in 90 days on:
   
   
   1. The feasibility of tying tenant relocation assistance required for evictions under the Ellis Act to:
      
      
      1. The median rental price for a comparable unit within the respective community plan area.
         
         
      2. Family size, unit size, and/or number of tenants.
         
         
      3. The annually adjusted Consumer Price Index (CPI), according to local area indexes, as opposed to the Los Angeles-Long Beach Area CPI.
         
         
   2. The feasibility of and recommendations for increasing the affordable housing replacement requirement (currently 20 percent) in Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 151.28.B. for new building construction.
      
      
   3. The feasibility of allowing tenants who are displaced as a result of demolition to be provided the right of first refusal to move into the new building, and have the right of first refusal to rent the new below-market rate units designated to replace the units that were demolished, at the rent that would have applied if they had remained in place, as long as their tenancy continues.
      
      
   4. The feasibility of and options for financing the acquisition or rehabilitation of Rent Stabilization Ordinance properties that are at-risk for Ellis Act evictions and demolitions for possible conversion to permanent affordable housing.
      
      
   5. An analysis of potential relocation packages, indicators and real life experiences to help inform an appropriate policy.
      
      
2. INSTRUCT the HCIDLA, with the assistance of the Department of City Planning and the City Attorney as needed, to report on the City's authority to restrict the provision of affordable development incentives at sites where rental tenants were evicted under the Ellis Act, such as density bonus incentives or Transit Oriented Community incentives, to ensure vulnerable housing sectors are not rewarding developers for creating unintended displacements.

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:   Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council

Greater Cypress Park Neighborhood Council

Greater Echo Park Neighborhood Council

Hollywood United Neighborhood Council

Los Feliz Neighborhood Council

MOTION (BUSCAINO - O'FARRELL) relative to funding for the administrative costs of Sharefest.

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD for WESSON - MARTINEZ) relative to reactivating expired Council file no. 11-0436-S1 regarding the Normandie  Avenue / Irolo Street / Madang Open Space Project / Linear Park matter.

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

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF EXEMPTION and ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and Hazen and Sawyer for the San Fernando Basin Groundwater Remediation Facilities. 

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3). 
   
   
2. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of September 24, 2019, Resolution No. 020-061, which approves the First Amendment to Agreement No. 47329 with Hazen and Sawyer for the continuation of professional services for the San Fernando Basin Groundwater Remediation Facilities to: 
   
   
   1. Increase the contract amount by $18.5 million for a total revised amount not to exceed $48.5 million.
      
      
   2. Upon proper certification, authorize and direct the Chief Accounting Employee to draw demands on the Water Revenue Fund, in accordance with the terms of this Amendment.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no General Fund impact. Approval of the proposed Resolution impacts the Water Revenue Fund at a cost of $18.5 million. Funding in Fiscal Year 2019-20 has been budgeted accordingly to support this work. The proposed action complies with the City Financial Policies in that funding is available for this purpose.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 25, 2019

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