| | | | | | | | Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Wednesday, February 26, 2020 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM
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(For further details see Official Council Files)
(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)
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| | | | | | | | Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, O'Farrell, Price and President Martinez (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Rodriguez, Ryu and Wesson (5) | | |
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Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council | | | |
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (1) | | | | | | 20-1200-S4 | 20-1200-S4 | | | | | | ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Steve S. Kang to the Community Forest Advisory Committee as the Council District 10 alternate.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Steve S. Kang to the Community Forest Advisory Committee as the Council District 10 alternate, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. (Current composition: M=8; F=7)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable.
Background Check: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson (5) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (2) | | | | | | 20-0132 | 20-0132 | | | | | | ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the Amended and Restated Victorville-Lugo Interconnection Agreement (Amended and Restated Agreement) between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Southern California Edison Company (SCE).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of January 28, 2020, Resolution No. 020 122, approving and authorizing the execution of the Amended and Restated Agreement, DWP No. 10343, between the LADWP and SCE, a California corporation.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated February 11, 2020, approving the Amended and Restated Agreement, DWP No. 10343, between the City, acting by and through the LADWP, and SCE; and, authorizing the Board to act on and approve all future amendments to the Amended and Restated Agreement without further approval by the Council, pursuant to Charter Sections 101 and 674, provided that such amendments do not increase the cost or extend the term of said Agreement.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Resolution and Ordinance will not have an impact on the General Fund, and will not have any new or additional fiscal impact on the Power Revenue Fund. The proposed action complies with the LADWP's adopted financial policies.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino, Wesson (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (3) | | | | | | 19-1418 | 19-1418 | | | | | | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the implementation of policies and procedures to eliminate the purchase of products, for City use, derived from deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Koretz - Ryu - Blumenfield):
- INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) and the Chief Procurement Officer, in conjunction with the Department of General Services (GSD), to report in 45 days on policies and procedures the City can implement to eliminate the purchase of products, for City use, derived from the deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest.
- INSTRUCT the BOS and the Chief Procurement Officer, in conjunction with the GSD, to also report on policies and procedures the City can implement to eliminate contracting with, investing in, or otherwise doing business with firms that engage in deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has submitted a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of February 12, 2020)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino, Wesson (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (4) | | | | | | 19-0002-S133 | 19-0002-S133 | | | | | | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding administrative or legislative action which would prohibit the practice of industrial clear-cutting in the forests of California, and would require forest management methods that maximize carbon sequestration and forest health.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Koretz- Blumenfield), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for any administrative or legislative action which would prohibit the practice of industrial clear-cutting in the forests of California, and would require forest management methods that maximize carbon sequestration and forest health.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of February 12, 2020)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino, Wesson (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (5) | | | | | | 19-0002-S186 | 19-0002-S186 | | | | | | RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position regarding any legislation that would require clear labeling of any product sourced from the Amazon or any other rainforest; and related actions.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Koretz - Ryu - Blumenfield), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to:
- Call on corporate and government entities operating in the City to divest from agricultural industries that benefit from deforestation, the murder of the Indigenous People who inhabit the rainforests, and the acceleration of global warming.
- Include in the City's 2019-20 State and Federal Legislative Programs, SUPPORT for any legislation that would require clear labeling of any product sourced from the Amazon or any other rainforest.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino, Wesson (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION 5A (KORETZ - BONIN) ADOPTED. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (6) | | | | | | 16-0968 | 16-0968 | | | | | CD 1 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the extension of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) regarding development of the Lincoln Heights Jail.
Recommendations for Council action:
- AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and REQUEST the City Attorney to negotiate and execute an amendment to the ENA with Lincoln Property Company and Fifteen Group to develop the Lincoln Heights Jail for an additional 12-month term with one 12-month extension at the option of the City, which should incorporate requirements that the proposed project provide the City with community benefits.
- INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and Department of General Services to provide a status update and time frame for the relocation of the LADOT yard located at 401 North Avenue 19.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that there is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 4, 2020
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 3, 2020)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson (5) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (7) | | | | | | 20-0066 | 20-0066 | | | | | | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status and implementation of all Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Bond Proceeds (EBP) Projects.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson):
INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the Economic and Workforce Development Department and City Administrative Officer, to report on the status of all CRA/LA EBP and the process for actively monitoring project implementation, and present any recommendations necessary to ensure that all funds are expended in a timely manner and in accordance with underlying Bond Expenditure Agreement (Council file No. 14-1174; Contract No. C-125212).
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson (5) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (8) | | | | | | 19-1555 | 19-1555 | | | | | | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to negotiating and executing a contract with the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) for the purpose of conducting an economic impact analysis of the Destination Crenshaw Project.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Harris-Dawson - Bonin), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department to:
- Negotiate and execute a contract with the LAEDC for the purpose of conducting an economic impact analysis of the Destination Crenshaw Project, with an agreement term of October 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 in the total amount of $40,000, subject to review by the City Attorney as to form and compliance with the City’s contracting requirements.
- Make any technical changes and/or prepare any Controller instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion; and, Authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.
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.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson (5) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (9) | | | | | | 19-1392 | 19-1392 | | | | | | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to options for the City to enforce Assembly Bill 5 and related legal/programmatic factors.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Bonin):
INSTRUCT or REQUEST, as appropriate, the City Attorney and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report on options for the City to enforce Assembly Bill 5, and related legal/programmatic factors to take into account, when it becomes operative January 1, 2020.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson (5) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (10) | | | | | | 18-1007 | 18-1007 | | | | | | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to strategies for food-centered community economic development initiatives and piloting a Good Food Zone in South Los Angeles.
Recommendations for Council action:
- ADOPT the Good Food Zones Policy included as Attachment A of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report dated February 10, 2020, attached to the Council file, specifying that the geographic boundaries of a Good Food Zone be determined and initiated by Motion and be evaluated by the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) for compliance with the proposed Jobs and Economic Development Incentive Zone Eligibility Criteria.
- APPROVE implementation of a Good Food Zones Pilot in South Los Angeles with the parameters discussed in said CLA report.
- DIRECT the EWDD, with assistance of the City Administrative Officer, to report on the feasibility of implementation of the proposed Good Food Zones Pilot Program using existing resources in the Business Response Unit for the 2020-21 Fiscal Year; provide an estimate of the funding necessary for implementation of the pilot program for the full pilot term of three years, including the hiring of a Food Business Liaison; and, identify a permanent funding source.
- INSTRUCT the Food Business Liaison, at the end of the pilot term, to report on pilot success, services gaps, and metrics including, but not limited to those outlined in said CLA report.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that there is no fiscal impact on the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson (5) | | |
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (11) | | | | | | 20-0208 | 20-0208 | | | | | CD 15 | CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Permit with County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County (County Sanitation).
Recommendations for Council action:
- ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article Ill, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines and State CEQA Guidelines 14, California Code Section 15261(a).
- APPROVE the POLA Resolution No. 19-9541 approving Permit No. 933 with County Sanitation for the use of 10,500 square feet of surface land and 12,858 square feet of subsurface land for the continued operation of a sewage force main system located across the Classification Yard northerly of Pacific Coast Highway and a sewer trunk line and pumping plant for a term of 30 years for an annual rent of $67,716, adjusted by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. POLA Permit No. 933 with County Sanitation will allow County Sanitation continued access to operate and maintain its facilities and equipment on and through POLA property for a period of 30 years at an annual rate of $67,716, adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index and reset every five years to reflect fair market rental value. The proposed compensation meets POLA leasing and financial policies. All funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund. County Sanitation will be responsible for all costs related to the operation and maintenance of the premises.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE – MARCH 16, 2020
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MARCH 6, 2020)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson (5) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (12) | | | | | | 18-0204 | 18-0204 | | | | | | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the transfer of Unappropriated Balance Funds for the United States (U.S.) Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration Revolving Loan Fund Program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,302,978 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580237, U.S. Economic Development Administration Grant Obligation, to Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD)'s LA City Industrial-Commercial Revolving Loan Fund No. 58J, Account No. 225919, titled Los Angeles Citywide Industrial-Commercial Revolving Loan Fund.
- AUTHORIZE the Acting General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to make technical corrections as necessary to the transaction included in the report from the City Administrative Officer (CAO) dated January 9, 2020, attached to the Council file, to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the CAO.
- INSTRUCT the Acting General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to report in 60 days with a strategy to deploy the funds to eligible businesses and projects, including but not limited to potential partnerships with community organizations engaged in business lending and plans to leverage private investments with U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration Revolving Loan Fund grant funds.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund. The above recommendations comply with City Financial Policies in that funds in the amount of $1,302,978 have been budgeted in the Adopted Fiscal Year 2019-20 Unappropriated Balance for the outstanding City obligation to the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration for implementation of the Revolving Loan Fund Program.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson (5) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (13) | | | | | | 20-0058 | 20-0058 | | | | | | HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2019 Neighborhood Council Elections.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the January 15, 2020 City Clerk report relative to the 2019 Neighborhood Council Elections, and the February 5, 2020 Department of Neighborhood Empowerment report relative to the Neighborhood Council 2019 Election Outreach Update.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson (5) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (14) | | | | | | 18-0467 | 18-0467 | | | | | | HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Neighborhood Council Elections.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the February 5, 2020 Department of Neighborhood Empowerment report relative to the Neighborhood Council System reforms update.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson (5) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (15) | | | | | | 12-1670-S6 | 12-1670-S6 | | | | | CD 15 | HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to rescinding the Proposition K (Prop K) 8th Cycle competitive grant that was awarded to the Children's Institute Incorporated (CII).
Recommendations for Council action:
- AUTHORIZE the rescission of the Prop K 8th Cycle competitive grant of $1,299,749 that was awarded to CII for the Children’s Institute Watts Center - Landscaping and Sports Field Lighting project.
- AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to terminate the Prop K Grant Agreement No. C-127725.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no associated General Fund impact as this report recommends administrative actions that impact the Prop K program funds.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson (5) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (16) | | | | | | 12-1670-S5 | 12-1670-S5 | | | | | CD 12 | HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to rescinding the Proposition K (Prop K) 8th Cycle competitive grant for the Chatsworth and De Soto Pocket Park Project.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the rescission of the Prop K 8th Cycle competitive grant of $1,264,844 that was awarded to the Department of Recreation and Parks for the Chatsworth and De Soto Pocket Park Project.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no impact on the General Fund as the report recommendation involves administrative action that impacts the Prop K program funds.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson (5) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (17) | | | | | | 19-0117 | 19-0117 | | | | | CD 5 | HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an increase in the approved project budget for the Robertson Recreation Center Project.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- APPROVE an increase to the project budget from $13,195,408 to $13,695,408 for the Robertson Recreation Center Project.
- AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer a total of $500,000 in additional specified GAP funds, to establish new accounts for the Robertson Recreation Center Project account as follows:
From: Fund No. 43K/10/10S999 - Additional Specified Funding
To: Fund No. 43K/10/TBD - GAP:Robertson Rec Center (S46)
Fiscal Impact Statement: The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no anticipated impact on the General Fund as the construction shortfall for the Robertson Recreation Center Project would be fully offset by utilizing Proposition K program funds. As an existing facility, any incremental increases for operation and maintenance costs will be addressed through future City budgets following the project’s completion.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson (5) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (18) | | | | | | 18-0865 | 18-0865 | | | | | CD 8 | HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the People Who Care (PWC) request for subordination of the City's Deed of Trust for the property located at 1512-1516 West Slauson Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
- APPROVE the People Who Care (PWC) request that the City subordinate its Deed of Trust subject to execution of a use restriction covenant for the Proposition K services to be provided by PWC.
- AUTHORIZE and INSTRUCT the City Engineer, with the assistance of the City Attorney, Chief Legislative Analyst, City Administrative Officer, and Council District Eight staff to negotiate and execute a Subordination Agreement, the use restriction covenant, and any related documents to effectuate the request.
- AUTHORIZE the City Engineer and City Attorney to make technical corrections in order to facilitate PWC’s request.
- NOTE and FILE the August 30, 2019 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no impact on the General Fund as the facility will be maintained by a non-profit organization.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson (5) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (19) | | | | | | 20-0135 | 20-0135 | | | | | | ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a 50-Year License Agreement (License) between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Honeywell International, Inc. (Honeywell) to implement the North Hollywood Honeywell Settlement Agreement (Settlement Agreement).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of January 28, 2020, Resolution No. 020 130, approving the License between the LADWP and Honeywell whereby the LADWP grants permission to Honeywell to use certain LADWP-owned properties for the purposes and upon the terms and conditions set forth in said License; and, authorizes the LADWP to execute the License and any ancillary documents required to be entered into in furtherance of said License.
- FIND that the term of the License longer than 30 years is in the best interest of the City, pursuant to City Charter Section 607(a), due to long-term access needs relative to the implementation of the Settlement Agreement.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the approval of the proposed Resolution and License will not have an impact on the General Fund, and will not have any new or additional fiscal impact to the Water Revenue Fund. The License complies with the LADWP's adopted Financial Policies.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 29, 2020
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 28, 2020)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted Forthwith, (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson (5) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (20) | | | | | | 12-1367-S4 | 12-1367-S4 | | | | | | ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-121334 (Amendment) between the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) and Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for the Residential Special Materials (RSM) Management Program and Routine and/or Emergency Response Hazardous Materials Services.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, on behalf of the BOS, to execute the Amendment with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. to extend the contract term by three years, for a new term of 11 years effective November 2, 2012 through November 1, 2023, and to increase compensation by $73,000,000 for a new total contract compensation amount not to exceed $126,000,000, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney for the City's RSM Management Program and Routine and/or Emergency Response Hazardous Materials Services.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the potential impact on the General Fund of the proposed Amendment is unknown as the request to increase the contract ceiling by $73,000,000 is over a four-year period, and the funding amount of $4,525,920 identified for the contract is for the current fiscal year. Funds for this contract will be identified for each task order based on the type of work and program.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 14, 2020
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 8, 2020)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted Forthwith, (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson (5) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (21) | | | | | | 20-0099 | 20-0099 | | | | | CD 7 | HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the scope of work in maintaining the lawn and grounds of Brand Park in Mission Hills, and extending the hours for restroom access.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez - Lee):
INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks to report with a scope of work to include equipment and staffing needs, and any additional funding needed to address the maintenance of the lawn and grounds which have yielded uneven surfaces and holes that should be repaired for park users. The report should include the possible resources needed to expand the hours for restroom access to make the park more user-friendly.
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.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson (5) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (22) | | | | | | 19-1598 | 19-1598 | | | | | CD 14 | CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of Union Bank Square, located at 445-459 South Figueroa, 930 West 4th Street and 929 West 5th Street, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
Recommendations for Council action:
- DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
- DETERMINE that the property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
- ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council.
- APPROVE the inclusion of Union Bank Square, located at 445-459 South Figueroa, 930 West 4th Street and 929 West 5th Street, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
Applicant: Adrian Scott Fine, Los Angeles Conservancy
Owners: KBSII 445 South Figueroa LLC c/o Thomson Reuters; KBSII 445 South Figueroa LLC c/o KBS Capital Advisors LLC; Time Helgeson (Senior Vice President), KBS Realty Advisors
Case No. CHC-2019-4334-HCM
Environmental No. ENV-2019-4335-CE
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT – MARCH 4, 2020
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACITON – MARCH 4, 2020)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson (5) | | |
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (23) | | | | | | 20-0243 | 20-0243 | | | | | CD 12 | MOTION (LEE - KREKORIAN) relative to funding additional police resources for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Devonshire Division.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $50,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P Account No. 281212 (CD12 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the LAPD Fund No. 100/70 Account No. 001092 (Overtime - Police Officers) to fund additional police resources for the LAPD Devonshire Division.
- AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino, Wesson (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (24) | | | | | | 20-0242 | 20-0242 | | | | | CD 5 | MOTION (KORETZ - LEE) relative to installing street banners to promote the Pick Pico Fair which will take place on May 17, 2020 and to enhance business on Pico Boulevard during the weekend of the event.
Recommendations for Council action:
- APPROVE, in accordance with the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, the street banner program supported by the Westside Neighborhood Council, as a City of Los Angeles Event street banner program.
- APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino, Wesson (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 17-0863 | 17-0863 | MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - BONIN) relative to amending Council action of February 25, 2020 regarding the promotion of an effective bicycle registration program and to encourage bicycle serial number registration. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19-1270 | 19-1270 | MOTION (KORETZ - CEDILLO) relative to installing street banners to promote participation in local government and to assist the City of Los Angeles in working together to preserve our hillsides and build a better community. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20-0253 | 20-0253 | MOTION (HUIZAR - LEE) relative to funding to support the Charter Bus program in Council District 14. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20-0259 | 20-0259 | MOTION (HUIZAR - LEE) relative to funding sidewalk restoration efforts within Council District 14 in coordination with Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20-0065 | 20-0065 | RESOLUTION (MARTINEZ - CEDILLO) relative to extending the provisions of Ordinance No. 186504 imposing temporary interim regulations prohibiting the construction or operation of private detention centers and community detention facilities for unaccompanied minors in the City. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20-0260 | 20-0260 | MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - BONIN) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 3 special reception in City Hall on February 25, 2020 for the Anti Defamation League. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF: | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20-0004 | 20-0004 | Eta Pi Lambda Alumni Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity | Price - Harris-Dawson | Theta Upsilon Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority | Price - Harris-Dawson | Judge C. Virginia Keeny | Koretz - Cedillo | Nadia Sutton | O'Farrell - Huizar | The Soraya | Lee - Blumenfield | Violins of Hope | Lee - Blumenfield | Linda Perez Granados | O'Farrell - Huizar |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Roll Call | Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Martinez (13); Absent: Buscaino and Wesson (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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