6552 North Woodman Avenue. (Lien: $6,825.28)

1611 South Bedford Street. (Lien: $4,085.27)

6558 North Woodman Avenue. (Lien: $645.00)

4924 North Ventura Canyon Avenue. (Lien: $11,665.41)

659 South Soto Street. (Lien: $1,601.80)

1517 East Robidoux Street. (Lien: $1,119.40)

1563 East 108th Street. (Lien: $715.60)

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for both on-site and off-site consumption at Jason's Wine and Spirits, located at 828 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Jason's Wine and Spirits, located at 828 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
   
   
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for both on-site and off-site consumption at Jason's Wine and Spirits, located at 828 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

Applicant:  AXR LLC

Representative:  Kate Bartolo w/ Kate Bartolo and Associates

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 14, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 13, 2020)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of sanitary sewer easement lying on 900 North Alameda Street - Right of Way No. 36000-2194 (Easement).

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

1. FIND that the quitclaim of the Easement is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the petitioner’s request for the quitclaim of the Easement as shown on Exhibit A of the December 23, 2019 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition: That petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), Real Estate Division, with respect to the payment of the document recording fee.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated December 17, 2019 authorizing the quitclaim of the Easement, which has been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the BOE to record and deliver the necessary quitclaim deed or deeds to the persons legally entitled thereto.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action and Ordinance to the BOE for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $7,075.91 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Arturo Chavez as General Manager of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Arturo Chavez as General Manager of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.
   
   
2. RESOLVE that the salary rate of Mr. Arturo Chavez, as the General Manager of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, BE ESTABLISHED, as $173,262.24 as recommended by the Mayor and approved by the Executive Employee Relations Committee on February 14, 2020.

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

Background Check: Pending.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that the position is included in the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument's annual budget and there is no additional fiscal impact.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 23, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 20, 2020)

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Carl Cade to the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Carl Cade to the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners, inasmuch as the nominee withdrew his name from consideration.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 19, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 18, 2020)

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Sections 8.325 and 8.325.2 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to delegate oversight of the Los Angeles County Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Beaches Protection Measure of 2016 (Measure A) to the L.A. for Kids Steering Committee.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated November 22, 2019 amending Sections 8.325 and 8.325.2 of the LAAC to delegate oversight of Measure A to the L.A. for Kids Steering Committee.
 

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 63.44.B.2(d) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to add the Westwood Dog Park and Eagle Rock Dog Park to the list of off-leash city dog parks.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated January 28, 2020 amending Sections 63.44.B.2(d) of the LAMC to add the Westwood Dog Park and Eagle Rock Dog Park to the list of off-leash city dog parks.
 

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

STATUTORY EXEMPTION, MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and a Site Plan Review appeal for the property located at 1424 North Deepwater Avenue.

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

1. FIND, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the MND, No. ENV-2018-7330- MND and all comments received, there is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND the MND reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; and, ADOPT the MND.
   
   
2. FIND, pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080.27, that the project is a supportive housing project that meets all of the requirements of PRC Section 21080.27(a)(3).
   
   
3. FIND, pursuant to PRC Section 21080.27(b)(1), based on the whole of the record, that the supportive housing project is Statutorily Exempt from CEQA.
   
   
4. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
   
   
5. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, approved by the Mayor and the LACPC, for a General Plan Amendment to the Wilmington-Harbor City Community Plan to: a) re-designate the land use of the project site from Low Residential to General Commercial; and b) exclude and exempt from the provisions of Footnote No. 7 to no longer be restricted to the RD1.5 use and area provisions.
   
   
6. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated December 12, 2019, effectuating a Zone Change from R1-1XL-O-CUGU to (T)[Q]C2-1XL-O-CUGU, for the construction, use, and maintenance of a three-story, 36-foot tall, 51,202 square-foot affordable housing project comprised of 56 dwelling units (100 percent restricted to Very Low Income households exclusive of one manager's unit), with on-site supportive services, providing 19 parking spaces at grade level, and 48 long-term and five short-term bicycle parking spaces, having a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.92:1, and involving the grading of approximately 2,750 cubic yards of soil, the removal of one non-protected tree within the dedicated public right-of-way area, and the re-abandonment of one existing oil well, with the site being currently vacant, for the property located at 1424 North Deepwater Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.
   
   
7. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Lupe and Eddie Lopez and THEREBY APPROVE a Site Plan Review for a development project which creates, or results in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units.
   
   
8. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G:
   
   ...the Council may decide to impose a permanent Q Condition ... identified on the zone change map by the symbol Q in brackets ... There shall be no time limit on removal of the brackets around the [Q] Qualified designation nor on removal of the [T] Tentative designation. After the conditions of the permanent [Q] Qualified classification have been fulfilled, the brackets surrounding the Q symbol shall be removed.
   
   
9. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
   
   
10. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
    
    
11. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.

Applicant: LINC Community Development Corporation

Representative: Warren Resources of California Inc.

Case No. CPC-2018-7329-GPAJ-ZCJ-SPR

Environmental No. ENV-2018-7330-MND

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

Against: Wilmington Neighborhood Council

TIME LIMIT FILE – MARCH 23, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MARCH 20, 2020)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to correcting the applicable building dates for mandatory earthquake hazard reduction in existing non-ductile concrete buildings.

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

1. FIND that based on the whole of the administrative record, that this proposed ordinance is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), and that the project is not subject to CEQA because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the project may have a significant effect on the environment  
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying Draft Ordinance dated February 19, 2020  amending Section 91.9502, Division 95, Article I, Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to correct the applicable building dates for mandatory earthquake hazard reduction in existing non-ductile concrete buildings from January 13, 1977 to January 13, 1976.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Ordinance to expand the work that may be installed, inspected and certified by certified licensed contractors.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that based on the whole of the administrative record, the proposed Ordinance is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378, and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), and that the project is not subject to CEQA because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the project may have a significant effect on the environment.
   
   
2. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinance dated February 21, 2020, attached to the Council file.      
   
   
3. REQUEST that the City Attorney prepare an Ordinance amending Subsections 91.108.12 and 91.108.12.1 and adding Subsection 91.108.12.1.1 to Section 91.108, Division 1, Article 1, Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, to expand the work that may be installed, inspected and certified by certified licensed contractors and include amended language to Section 3, Item 1 of the proposed Ordinance adding plumbing fixtures including lavatories, sinks, clothes washers, and vacuum breakers as well as additional language regarding replacement with equal kind and quality, as amended by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and adopted by the PLUM Committee.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. 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 the Program Year (PY) 2019-20 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Carry-In Report and modifications to the PY 2019-20 Workforce Development Board (WDB) Annual Plan budget.

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

1. ACCEPT the PY 2019-20 WIOA Carry-In Report from the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD).
   
   
2. APPROVE the proposed modifications to the PY 2019-20 WDB Annual Plan budget as included in the Controller instructions in Attachment 2 of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated February 19, 2020, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Appropriate and Expend PY 2018-19 Carry-over funds for the City General Fund funded Cash for College, Day Laborer, Hire LA, Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise, YouthSource Centers, and Summer Youth Employment programs in PY 2019-20.
      
      
   2. Accept up to $3,485,404 as the second installment of the California Megafires National Dislocated Worker Grant from the California Employment Development Department to provide employment development services for 283 individuals impacted by the 2018 Woolsey Fire.
      
      
   3. Accept reimbursements from the Social Security Administration (SSA) for serving as an Employment Network under the SSA’s Ticket to Work Program (as previously approved under Council file No. 12-0818); and Authorize the EWDD to appropriate and expend within the Disability Employment Initiative Fund No. 54N upon presentation of supporting documentation.
      
      
   4. Accept $430,000 in grant funds from the Mayor’s Fund College Promise Program to provide work readiness training to participants in the Los Angeles College Promise program.
      
      
   5. Negotiate and execute agreements and amendments to agreements with the service providers and funding detailed in Attachment A of the EWDD/WDB transmittal dated January 14, 2020, attached to the Council file, subject to City Attorney review and approval as to form, legality, and procurement requirements, and compliance with City contracting requirements, including Charter Section No. 1022.
      
      
   6. Confirm EWDD’s three executed First Amendments to contracts with the replacement operators of the City workforce development programs formerly operated by the Youth Policy Institute as identified in Attachment 1 of said CAO report.
      
      
   7. Make technical corrections as necessary to transactions included in said CAO report to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the CAO.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the Controller instructions listed in Attachment 2 of said CAO report.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is an indirect impact to the General Fund. Approval of the above recommendations would reduce reimbursements for salary related costs to the General Fund from the WIOA Fund in the amount of $1,436,439. The above recommendations are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that funding for the 2019-20 WDB Annual Plan is provided by Special Funds and the Adopted Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to naming the intersection of Lincoln and Venice Boulevards as Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument (VJAMM) Square. 

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

1. DESIGNATE the intersection of Lincoln and Venice Boulevards as Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument (VJAMM) Square in recognition of this important monument. 
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to fabricate, install, and maintain four permanent ceremonial signs at the location reading Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument (VJAMM), in consultation with Council District Eleven. 

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 the Larchmont Village (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Larchmont Village BID attached to the City Clerk report dated December 3, 2019, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
   
   
2. ADOPT said FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Larchmont Village BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Hollywood Entertainment District (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Hollywood Entertainment District BID attached to the City Clerk report dated January 28, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2020 budget concurs with the intentions of the Hollywood Entertainment District BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Hollywood Entertainment District BID, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Venice Beach (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Venice Beach BID attached to the City Clerk report dated December 18, 2019, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2020 budget concurs with the intentions of the Venice Beach BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Venice Beach BID, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Greater Lincoln Heights (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Greater Lincoln Heights BID attached to the City Clerk report dated January 29, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
   
   
2. ADOPT said FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Greater Lincoln Heights BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fashion District (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Fashion District BID attached to the City Clerk report dated February 13, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2020 budget concurs with the intentions of the Fashion District BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Fashion District BID, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

AD HOC ON COMPREHENSIVE JOB CREATION PLAN and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES REPORT relative to providing a business preference for City contracts to businesses who employ foster youth and youth transitioning out of foster care.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian – Martinez – Blumenfield – Bonin – Harris-Dawson - Lee):

DIRECT the Bureau of Contract Administration, with the assistance of the Economic and Workforce Development Department and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report in 60 days on the feasibility of providing a business preference for City contracts to businesses who employ foster youth and youth transitioning out of foster care.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the renaming of the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve in memory of Park Ranger Captain Albert E. Torres and the establishment of a youth park ranger program to create a possible pipeline for future rangers like Captain Torres.

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

1. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners to name the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve in memory of Park Ranger Captain Albert E. Torres in recognition of his distinguished career of service to the Department of Recreation and Parks and to the people and City.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Department of Recreation and Parks to report with recommendations on the establishment of a youth park ranger program to create a possible pipeline for future rangers like Captain Torres.
              

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.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Proposition 68 Grant funds for the LA River Greenway - Habitat Restoration Project (Project) located at 4000 Whitsett Avenue.

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

AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to apply for the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Proposition 68 Grant (Grant) funds for the Project and designate RAP’s General Manager, Executive Officer, Assistant General Manager, or designee, as the agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to grant applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests, and all other required documents necessary for the acceptance and use of Grant funds.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The RAP reports that the total cost of the proposed Project is $683,015.84. The Grant will contribute $150,000 towards this project and Quimby fees will contribute an additional $371,000. There is an expected fiscal impact of $130,098.26 in staff salaries to RAP’s General Fund in order to complete the proposed Project. Future maintenance costs have yet to be determined.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the management of the Zoo’s Marketing and Public Relations program as authorized in the 2018-19 adopted budget.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Ryu - Lee):

1. AUTHORIZE the Zoo Department to make payment directly from the Zoo Enterprise Trust Fund No. 40E/87, Appropriation No. 87R300 to the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) in the amount of $1,364,057 for the management of the Zoo’s Marketing and Public Relations program as authorized in the 2018-19 adopted budget (Council file No. 18-0600).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make technical corrections, if necessary, to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the CAO and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report on the status of the ongoing negotiations for a new Operating Agreement between the City and GLAZA.
              

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the renaming of the Visitor Center Ranger Station at Crystal Springs in Griffith Park in memory of Park Ranger Captain Albert E. Torres.

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

REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners to name the Visitor Center/Ranger Station at Crystal Springs in Griffith Park in memory of Park Ranger Captain Albert E. Torres in recognition of his distinguished career of service to the Department of Recreation and Parks and to the people and City.
           

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 the Downtown Industrial District (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2019 Annual Planning Report for the Downtown Industrial District BID attached to the City Clerk report dated October 22, 2019, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2019 budget concurs with the intentions of the Downtown Industrial District BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2019 Annual Planning Report for the Downtown Industrial District BID, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Melrose (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Melrose BID attached to the City Clerk report dated December 20, 2019, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2020 budget concurs with the intentions of the Melrose BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Melrose BID, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the agreement with KOMPAN, Incorporated for installation of playground, outdoor fitness equipment, surfacing, and related products and services.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary, Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to execute the agreement with KOMPAN, Inc. for as-needed purchase and installation of playground, outdoor fitness equipment, surfacing, site accessories, and related products and services for a period of two-and-a-half years with two two-year renewal options with a maximum allowable compensation of $4 million annually, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.    

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed agreement will be funded on a project-by-project basis from various funding sources. The contract will be subject to the availability of funds. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. This recommendation complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time revenue will be used to fund one-time expenditures.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 3, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 3, 2020)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Byzantine Latino Quarter - Pico (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Byzantine Latino Quarter - Pico BID attached to the City Clerk report dated December 3, 2019, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
   
   
2. ADOPT said FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Byzantine Latino Quarter - Pico BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone BID attached to the City Clerk report dated November 21, 2019, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2020 budget concurs with the intentions of the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone BID, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Westchester Town Center (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Westchester Town Center BID attached to the City Clerk report dated December 3, 2019, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2020 budget concurs with the intentions of the Westchester Town Center BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Westchester Town Center BID, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District BID attached to the City Clerk report dated November 14, 2019, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2020 budget concurs with the intentions of the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District BID, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Westwood (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Westwood BID attached to the City Clerk report dated December 4, 2019, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2020 budget concurs with the intentions of the Westwood BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the Westwood BID, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal for the properties located at 738 South Normandie Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that based on the whole of the administrative record as supported by the justification prepared and found in the environmental case file, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332 (Class 32 Urban In-Fill Development), and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that any exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines regarding location, cumulative impacts, significant effects or unusual circumstances, scenic highways, or hazardous waste sites, or historical resources applies.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Director of Planning, dated December 19, 2019, as the Findings of Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Carolyn Zanelli and THEREBY APPROVE the Categorical Exemption for the construction, use and maintenance of a seven-story residential structure over one level of subterranean parking garage, containing 50 dwelling units, including five units reserved for Extremely Low Income Households and 45 market-rate units, with the building being a maximum of 80 feet 3 inches, as measured from grade to the top of parapet, and contain approximately 27,500 square feet of floor area with a floor area ratio of 5.75 with the unit mix being comprised of 45 studio units and five one-bedroom units, providing 25 vehicular parking spaces located at grade and within one level of subterranean parking garage and also providing 42 long-term and 4 short-term bicycle parking spaces, with the project totaling 3,750 square feet of open space, including a 2,350 square feet roof deck and 1,400 square feet of private balconies, for the property located at 738 South Normandie Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Applicant: 738 Normandie LP

Representative: Allen Park

Case No. DIR-2019-929-TOC

Environmental No. ENV-2019-930-CE

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of City Planning. 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 FILE – MARCH 18, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MARCH 18, 2020)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the implementation of the 2019 Proposition 47 Grant.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Negotiate and Execute a contract with the following four community-based organizations: Center for Employment Opportunities, Friends Outside, El Proyecto del Barrio and Watts Labor Community Action Committee, to provide Project impact employment services to justice involved individuals in these corresponding regional hubs throughout the City (Downtown Los Angeles, South Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Watts), for a period of up to 45 months within the grant performance period of August 15, 2019 to May 15, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $538,000 per each contract, subject to the availability of funds, review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and compliance with City contracting requirements.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and Execute a contract with the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, a Los Angeles based youth-focused reentry organization, to provide Project imPACT behavioral health, legal and employment services to Los Angeles residents ages 18-24 in four regional hubs, for a period of up to 45 months within the grant performance period of August 15, 2019 to May 15, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, subject to the availability of funds, review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and compliance with City contracting requirements.
      
      
   3. Negotiate and Execute a contract with the community-based organization Los Angeles Legal Aid Foundation to provide Project imPACT legal services in three regional hubs (Downtown Los Angeles, South Los Angeles and Watts), for a period of up to 45 months within the grant performance period of August 15, 2019 to May 15, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $340,000 per each hub, for a total of $1,020,000, subject to the availability of funds, review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and compliance with City contracting requirements.
      
      
   4. Negotiate and Execute a contract with the community-based organization Neighborhood Legal Services Los Angeles, to provide Project imPACT legal services in the San Fernando regional hub, for a period of up to 45 months within the grant performance period of August 15, 2019 to May 15, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $340,000 per hub, subject to the availability of funds, review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and compliance with City contracting requirements.
      
      
   5. Negotiate and Execute a contract with the community-based organization, Arming Minorities Against Addiction and Disease Institute, to provide Project imPACT behavioral health services in two regional hubs (South Los Angeles and Watts), for a period of up to 45 months within the grant performance period of August 15, 2019 to May 15, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $535,816, subject to the availability of funds, review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and compliance with City contracting requirements.
      
      
   6. Negotiate and Execute a contract with the community-based organization, Homeless Health Care Los Angeles, to provide Project imPACT behavioral health services in two regional hubs (Downtown Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley), for a period of up to 45 months within the grant performance period of August 15, 2019 to May 15, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $535,816, subject to the availability of funds, review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and compliance with City contracting requirements.
      
      
   7. Negotiate and Execute a contract with the nonprofit organization, The RAND Corporation, to provide data evaluation services of Project imPACT, for a period of up to 45 months within the grant performance period of August 15, 2019 to May 15, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $505,000, subject to the availability of funds, review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and compliance with City contracting requirements.
      
      
   8. Negotiate and Execute a contract with the University of Cincinnati Research Institute to provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training for Project imPACT contractors, for a period of up to 45 months within the grant performance period of August 15, 2019 to May 15, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $31,000 subject to the availability of funds, review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and compliance with City contracting requirements.
      
      
   9. Conduct a competitive bid process to solicit for a contractor to provide trauma informed care training to Project imPACT contractors, for a period of up to 45 months within the grant performance period of August 15, 2019 to May 15, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $61,900, subject to the availability of funds, review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and compliance with City contracting requirements.
      
      
   10. Conduct a competitive bid process to solicit for a contractor to provide rehabilitative arts services to Project imPACT Fellows, for a period of up to 45 months within the grant performance period of August 15, 2019 to May 15, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $26,400, subject to the availability of funds, review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and compliance with City contracting requirements.
       
       
   11. Conduct an informal bid process to solicit for a contractor to provide financial literacy and budgeting training to Project imPACT Fellows to develop skills and learn basic financial literacy techniques for financial self-sufficiency and independence, for a period of up to 45 months within the grant performance period of August 15, 2019 to May 15, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $8,214, subject to the availability of funds, review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, and compliance with City contracting requirements.
       
       
2. REQUEST the Mayor's Office to report on the results of the competitive and/or informal bid processes and the recommended contractors identified for the aforementioned Project imPACT services outlined in above Items 1i, 1j and 1k prior to Council approval of contracting authority with the proposed providers.
   
   
3. REQUEST that the Mayor, or designee, submit invoices in a timely manner to ensure that the General Fund is reimbursed in a timely manner.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish a new interest bearing fund entitled 2019 Proposition 47 Cohort 2 Board of State and Community Corrections Grant Fund No. XXX/46, recognize a receivable in the amount of $5,999,304, receive, deposit and disburse the funds upon presentation of documentation or proper demand from the Mayor’s Office, and create new appropriation accounts within the new Fund No. XXX/46 as follows:
   
   

   Account	Title	Amount
   46S304	Contractual Services	$5,419,632
   46S601	Office and Administration	5,000
   46S946	Grant Management and Administration	574,672
   	Total:	$5,999,304

        
5. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required to implement the actions approved by the Mayor and Council on these matters, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund. Retroactive acceptance and implementation of the 2019 Proposition 47 Cohort 2 Grant in the amount of $5,999,304 and approval of grant-related actions will result in the provision of essential wrap around employment services augmented with behavioral health, legal, housing and peer-based support services to formerly incarcerated individuals in the City. The City’s Financial Policies require that the City pursue federal, state and private grants but strictly limit financial support of these programs to avoid commitments that continue beyond available funding. The above recommendations comply with City Financial Policies in that the proposed funding is balanced against established revenue approved by Council actions and from Federal and State grant receipts. All funding is subject to the availability of grant funds and determinations by Mayor and Council.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR, PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE relative to acceptance of funds for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Urban Areas Security Initiative (FY19 UASI) Grant.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Accept on behalf of the City of Los Angeles (City) and the Los Angeles/Long Beach Urban Area (LA/LB UA), the FY19 UASI Grant in the amount of $56,236,000 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, for a performance period of September 1, 2019 to May 31, 2022.
      
      
   2. Submit to the grantor on behalf of the City and the LA/LB UA, requests for drawdown of funds for payment or reimbursements of City and Partner Jurisdiction funds expended for approved grant purposes.
      
      
   3. Execute a Memoranda of Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, for the distribution of the FY19 UASI grant funds, for a term of 33 months with the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), consistent with the approved grant budgets.
      
      
   4. Execute a Memoranda of Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, for the distribution of the FY19 UASI grant funds, for a term of 33 months with the Port of Los Angeles (POLA), consistent with the approved grant budgets.
      
      
   5. Execute subrecipient agreements, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, for the distribution of the FY19 UASI grant funds, for a term of up to 33 months within the applicable performance period with the LA/LB UA partner jurisdictions including: Burbank, Glendale, Inglewood, Long Beach, Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Fernando, Santa Monica, and the County of Los Angeles consistent with the approved grant budgets and in accordance with the pro forma Agreement, as detailed in the February 6, 2020 communication from the Mayor, attached to the Council file.
      
      
   6. Release Requests for Proposal, evaluate proposals, and negotiate contracts for the purchase of approved equipment, training, exercise, and planning items, including consulting services, with the assistance of General Managers of affected City departments, as detailed in the FY19 UASI budget, attached to the Council file.
      
      
   7. Execute on behalf of the City, the contracts referenced in Attachment 6 of the February 6, 2020 communication from the Mayor, attached to the Council file, for a term of up to 33 months within the applicable performance period, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   8. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to assist the Mayor, for a term up to 24 months, within the grant performance period, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   9. Receive, deposit into, and disburse from a new FY19 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund, the grant funds from the FY19 UASI grant award.
      
      
   10. Transfer up to $287,871.65 from Fund No. XXX, Account No. 46S299 to the General Fund, Department No. 38, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.
       
       
   11. Transfer cash from Fund No. XXX/46 to reimburse the General Fund, on an as-needed basis, upon presentation of proper documentation from City Departments, subject to the approval of the Mayor.
       
       
2. RESOLVE that the following grant-funded positions are APPROVED and CONFIRMED for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) for FY 2021-22 with one position for the Joint Regional Intelligence Center and two for the Regional Training Group:
   
   

   No.	Class Code	Class Title
   2	2142-2	Fire Captain II
   1	2152	Fire Battalion Chief

   
      
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a new interest-bearing fund entitled FY19 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund and create a receivable in the Fund in the amount of $56,236,000 for the FY19 UASI Grant.
      
      
   2. Expend and receive funds upon presentation of documentation and proper demand by the Mayor to reimburse City departments and the LA/LB UA participants for approved FY19 UASI Homeland Security Grant purchases.
      
      
   3. Transfer funds between appropriation accounts upon request by the Mayor, pursuant to modifications of the grant approved by the grantor.
      
      
   4. Transfer up to $287,871.65 from Fund No. XXX, Account No. 46S299 to the General Fund, Department No. 38, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.
      
      
   5. Transfer cash from Fund No. XXX, Department No. 46 to reimburse the General Fund, on an as-needed basis, upon presentation of proper documentation from City departments, subject to the approval of the Mayor’s Office.
      
      
4. ADOPT the FY 19 UASI Grant Budget as detailed in Attachment 3 of the February 6, 2020 communication from the Mayor, attached to the Council file; and AUTHORIZE the Mayor to create new appropriation accounts within the new FY 19 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund No. XXX for the FY 19 UASI Grant as follows:
   
   
   

   Account	Title	Amount
   46S138	LAFD	$1,080,128.35
   46S299	Reimbursement of General Fund Costs	287,871.65
   46S668	Partner Jurisdictions	6,693,486.00
   46S904	Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Grant Allocation	676,000.00
   46S935	Emergency Management Department (EMD) Grant Allocation	125,229.00
   46S938	LAFD Grant Allocation	347,305.00
   46S942	POLA	3,465,113.00
   46S946	Grant Management and Administration	2,271,800.00
   46S950	Los Angeles/Long Beach Region	35,000,000.00
   46S970	Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Grant Allocation	5,839,067.00
   	Total:	$56,236,000.00

        
5. TRANSFER appropriations from the FY 19 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund No. XXX/46 to the General Fund to reimburse the General Fund for the FY 19 UASI as follows:
   
   

   From:
   	Fund/Department	Account	Title	Amount
   	XXX/46	46S138	LAFD	$1,080,128.35
   To:
   	Fund/Department	Account	Title	Amount
   	100/38	1012	Salaries, Sworn	$412,128.35
   	100/38	1098	Overtime, Variable Staffing	668,000.00
   			Total:	$1,080,128.35

   
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the LAPD, LAFD, EMD, LAWA, and the POLA to provide quarterly reports to the Mayor, who in turn will compile and forward to the Chief Legislative Analyst and City Administrative Officer (CAO), relative to Request for Proposals, contracts, and other procurements undertaken and completed for approved FY19 UASI Grant projects within their respective entities.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no impact to the Genera! Fund.  Approval of the recommendations contained in the February 19, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will provide a total allocation of $56,236,000 to various City Departments and Los Angeles/Long Beach Urban Area Partner Jurisdictions from the FY19 UASI Grant award.  No matching funds are required.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 45th Year (2019-20) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) expenditures and revisions to the Housing and Community Development Consolidated Annual Action Plan (Con Plan) Budget. 

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

1. APPROVE the projects in Table 1 of the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) report dated February 18, 2020, attached to the Council file, and the revised Program Year (PY) 45 Con Plan budget in Attachment 1 of said HCIDLA report as an amendment to the PY 45 Con Plan. 
   
   
2. APPROVE the reprogramming of $4,868,629.12 in CDBG available balance detailed in Attachment 2 of said HCIDLA report as a source of revenue for the PY 45 Con Plan Budget. 
   
   
3. APPROVE the reprogramming of $1,700,000 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) prior year savings as follows: $300,000 to the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program, and $1,400,000 to the Permanent Supportive Housing Connections Grant Program. 
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the General Managers, program implementing departments, or their designees, to negotiate and execute contracts, contract amendments, and/or interdepartmental agreements as needed with the grant recipients, as identified as listed in Attachment 5 and where listed in Table 1, and consistent with Council action, in an amount not to exceed that set forth in the PY 45 Con Plan, in consultation with HCIDLA as grant administrator, and in substantial conformance with the pro forma agreements for public service activities or construction as provided in Council file No. 06-2366, subject to City Attorney review and approval as to form and review and approval by the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Contract Administration, as to compliance with the City's contracting requirements. 
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare and post for a 30-day public comment period a Substantial Amendment to the PY 45 Con Plan listing the revisions and submit the amendment to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval. 
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE Controller instructions as detailed in Attachment 4 of said HCIDLA report; and, AUTHORIZE the General Managers, program implementing departments, or designees, of program implementing departments to prepare any additional Controller instructions and any technical adjustments consistent with Mayor and Council actions on this matter, subject to the approval of the Chief Legislative Analyst; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions. 
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to release a Request for Proposals for the HOPWA program for contracts effective July 1, 2021.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that in regards to the CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships Program administrative budgets, each department affected by the adjustment will review their budgets closely in consultation with their City Administrative Officer analysts to determine if the adjustment can be absorbed, and will submit any requests for changes in the next Financial Status Report. In regards to HOWPA, there is no impact to the General Fund, as all costs are covered by the Federal grant. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initiating consideration of the property located at 7050 - 7054 West Hawthorn Avenue for inclusion on the City list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council, as initiated by Motion (O'Farrell - Blumenfield):

1. INITIATE consideration of the property located at 7050 - 7054 West Hawthorn Avenue as a City Historic-Cultural Monument under the procedures set forth in Section 22.170.10 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to prepare the Historic Cultural Monument application for review and consideration of the Cultural Heritage Commission.
   
   
3. REQUEST, that after reviewing the application, the Cultural Heritage Commission submit its report and recommendation to the City Council regarding the inclusion of the property located at 7050 - 7054 West Hawthorn, on the City list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

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.

(Continued from Council meeting of March 6, 2020)

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to creating the City-wide Innovation and Performance Awards. 

Recommendation for Council action: 

ESTABLISH the City-Wide Innovation and Performance Awards to recognize City Employees and Commissioners that have advanced the City of Los Angeles goal of being the Best Run Big City in America through their exemplary performance and that have significantly improved customer service, streamlined processes, saved money, and/or increased the quality of life in the City of Los Angeles. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Innovation and Performance Commission reports that the Innovation and Performance Awards Ad Hoc Committee has both reviewed potential costs with the Office of the Mayor and City Administrative Officer, and verified that the fiscal impact to implement the Innovation and Performance Awards is minimal, and costs associated with its implementation would be absorbed by the Innovation and Performance Commission Administrative Services Budget. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the funding required to complete all sidewalk projects adjacent to City facilities. 

Recommendation for Council Action:

NOTE and FILE the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) report dated January 29, 2020 relative to the funding required to complete all sidewalk projects adjacent to City facilities. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initiating consideration of the property located at 10433 Lindbrook Drive, Los Angeles, 90024, for inclusion in the City's Historic Cultural Monument list.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE Motion (Koretz - Huizar) relative to  consideration of the property located at 10433 Lindbrook Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90024 as a City Historic-Cultural Monument under the procedures of Section 22.171.10 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), ERRATA, MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Appeal for the properties located at 441 West Rainbow Avenue, 451 West Rainbow Avenue, 430 West Avenue 45 and 437 West Rainbow Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the MND, No. ENV-2016-3713-MND, as circulated on December 14, 2017, the errata dated February 5, 2019, the second errata dated February 20, 2020, and all comments received, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND the MND reflects the independent judgement and analysis of the City; FIND the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and ADOPT the MND and the Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the MND, including the technical correction dated February 20, 2020, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (ELAAPC) as the Findings of Council. 
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Carol Tilton on behalf of Mount Washington Homeowners Alliance  (Representative: Jamie Hall, Channel Law Group, LLP), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the ELAAPC in adopting the MND, including the technical correction dated February 20, 2020, attached to the Council file, for the construction, use and maintenance of a new single-family dwelling fronting on a Substandard Hillside Limited Street that does not provide the minimum 20-foot wide continuous paved roadway from the driveway apron to the boundary of the Hillside Area, as required by Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.21 C.10(i)(3), on a 3,483 square foot lot, for the Project located at 441 West Rainbow Avenue, 451 West Rainbow Avenue, 430 West Avenue 45 and 437 West Rainbow Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Applicant: Don Kain, Adobe Lumber

Representative: Don Zavatto, Zavatto Design Group; Michael Gonzales, Gonzales Law Group

Case No. ZA-2016-3710-ZAD-SPP-1A

Related Case Nos. ZA-2016-3712-ZAD-SPP-1A; ZA-2016-3715-ZAD-SPP-1A; ZA-2016-3717-ZAD-SPP-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2016-3713-MND-2A

Fiscal Impact Statement: The ELAAPC states that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 31, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 27, 2020)

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to temporarily closing the pedestrian access walkway located on the south sidewalk of the 16800 block of Nordhoff Street, which extends to the south and ends at the sidewalk between two private residences at 9055 and 9056 Forbes Avenue, for a period of 18 months for reasons of public safety. 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Lee - Rodgriguez): 

INSTRUCT the City Engineer to report with recommendations to temporarily close the pedestrian access walkway located near the 16800 block of Forbes Avenue, for a period of 18 months for reasons of public safety, pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.1. 

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. 

STATUTORICAL EXEMPTION and HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to funding for A Bridge Home site at 1479 South La Cienega Boulevard.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Koretz - Blumenfield), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. DETERMINE the Bridge Housing Project on 1479 South La Cienega Boulevard, which allows for the lease of the property and use as temporary shelter for those experiencing homelessness, is statutorily exempt under Public Resources Code Sections 21080.27 for the City's bridge homeless shelters, and 21080(b)(4) as a specific action necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency as reflected also in the California Environmental Quality Act Guideline Section 15269(c), as set forth in the Notice of Exemption attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to reimburse the Additional Homeless Services line item within the General City Purposes (GCP) Fund No. 100/56 upon receipt of the City’s Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (HHAP) grant award.
   
   
3. REQUEST the Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency (LAHSA) to contract with People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) to lease the property at 1479 South La Cienega Boulevard.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Process a loan from the Additional Homeless Services line item within the GCP Fund No. 100/56 in a cumulative amount up to $566,665 to support the security deposit and leasing costs for the bridge housing facility at 1479 South La Cienega Boulevard for nine months, which will be reimbursed through State of California HHAP grant receipts.
      
      
   2. Transfer up to $566,665 from the Additional Homeless Services line item within the GCP Fund No. 100/56, to Fund No. 62Y - HHAP, Department No. 10, Account No. FC-1: A Bridge Home Capital and Operating Gap, as authorized by Council file No. 19-0914.
      
      
   3. Establish a new account entitled A Bridge Home - 1479 South La Cienega Boulevard, Account No. TBD, and transfer up to $566,665 from Fund No. 62Y - HHAP, Account No. FC-1: A Bridge Home Capital and Operating Gap within the Fund No. 62Y - HHAP.
      
      
   4. Upon receipt of HHAP funding from the State, transfer the balance of the leasing costs up to $2,039,994, from Fund No. 62Y - HHAP, Account No. FC-1: A Bridge Home Capital and Operating Gap to the Account A Bridge Home - 1479 South La Cienega Boulevard, Account No. TBD.
             
5. AUTHORIZE the CAO to prepare any additional Controller instructions or make any necessary technical and/or accounting corrections or clarifications consistent with the Mayor and Council action in this matter; and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Amend the City's contract with the LAHSA to implement the State of California HHAP grant to add $2,039,994 for LAHSA to contract with PATH to lease the property at 1479 South La Cienega Boulevard for use as A Bridge Home interim housing facility to be in effect through June 30, 2023, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   2. Extend the City’s new contract with LAHSA to implement the HHAP grant from June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2023, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
7. INSTRUCT the City Homeless Coordinator to coordinate with the Los Angeles County to identify funds for interim housing operations at the site, including, but not limited to County Measure H revenue.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

STATUTORICAL EXEMPTION and HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to funding for A Bridge Home site at 4601 South Figueroa Street.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Price - Huizar), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. DETERMINE the Bridge Housing Project on 4601 South Figueroa Street, which allows for the lease of the property and use as temporary shelter for those experiencing homelessness, is statutorily exempt under Public Resources Code Sections 21080.27 for the City's bridge homeless shelters, and 21080(b)(4) as a specific action necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency as reflected also in the California Environmental Quality Act Guideline Section 15269(c), as set forth in the Notice of Exemption attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to reimburse the Additional Homeless Services line item within the General City Purposes (GCP) Fund No. 100/56 upon receipt of the City’s Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (HHAP) grant award.
   
   
3. REQUEST the Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency (LAHSA) to contract with Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System (HOPICS) to lease the property at 4601 South Figueroa Street.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Process a loan from the Additional Homeless Services line item within the GCP Fund No. 100/56 in a cumulative amount up to $305,555.56 to support the security deposit and leasing costs for the bridge housing facility at 4601 South Figueroa Street for nine months, which will be reimbursed through State of California HHAP grant receipts.
      
      
   2. Transfer up to $305,555.56 from the Additional Homeless Services line item within the GCP Fund No. 100/56, to Fund No. 62Y - HHAP, Department No. 10, Account No. FC-1: A Bridge Home Capital and Operating Gap, as authorized by Council file No. 19-0914.
      
      
   3. Establish a new account entitled A Bridge Home - 4601 South Figueroa Street, Account No. TBD, and transfer up to $305,555.56 from Fund No. 62Y - HHAP Account No. FC-1: A Bridge Home Capital and Operating Gap within the Fund No. 62Y - HHAP.
      
      
   4. Upon receipt of HHAP funding from the State, transfer the balance of the leasing costs up to $1.1 million from Fund No. 62Y - HHAP, Account No. FC-1: A Bridge Home Capital and Operating Gap to the Account A Bridge Home - 4601 South Figueroa Street, Account No. TBD.
             
5. AUTHORIZE the CAO to prepare any additional Controller instructions or make any necessary technical and/or accounting corrections or clarifications consistent with the Mayor and Council action in this matter; and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Amend the City's contract with the LAHSA to implement the State of California HHAP grant to add $1.1 million for LAHSA to contract with HOPICS to lease the property at 4601 South Figueroa Street for use as A Bridge Home interim housing facility to be in effect through June 30, 2023, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   2. Extend the City’s new contract with LAHSA to implement the HHAP grant from June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2023, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
7. INSTRUCT the City Homeless Coordinator to coordinate with the Los Angeles County to identify funds for interim housing operations at the site, including, but not limited to County Measure H revenue.
   
   

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 evaluation of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority's (LAHSA) governing structure and assessment of other models for the delivery of homeless services.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Martinez - O'Farrell - Price - Wesson):

INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Attorney, City Administrative Officer (CAO), the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, and LAHSA, to evaluate the LAHSA governing structure and assess other models for the delivery of homeless services.   
   

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Enhanced Comprehensive Homeless Strategy (ECHS) progress review, and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) strategic planning process.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Martinez - O'Farrell - Harris-Dawson - Wesson):

INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to:

1. Review the ECHS and report on its progress to ensure that each strategy includes measurable goals by which the City can evaluate its progress, assess what is working, and make any recommendations to improve.
   
   
2. Monitor the LAHSA strategic planning process to ensure the City’s ECHS is complementary with changes to LAHSA programs.   
      

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

Community Impact Statement:   Yes.

For:

Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to creating a pilot program to allow private entities to install Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in the public right-of-way.

Recommendation for Council action:

DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to report in 60 days with rules and guidelines for a pilot program to allow private entities to install EV charging stations in the public right-of-way.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT, and RESOLUTION relative to the expansion of Overnight Parking District (OPD) No. 560 in the Baldwin Village area.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the expansion of OPD No. 560 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION expanding OPD No. 560, pursuant to Section 80.54 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), to include the additional blocks:
   
   
   1. Both sides of Hauser Boulevard between the cul de sac south of Coliseum Street and Coliseum Street
      
      
   2. Center line of Hauser Boulevard between Coliseum Street and Obama Boulevard (formerly Rodeo Road)
      
      
   3. Center line of Obama Boulevard between Hauser Boulevard and Sycamore Avenue
      
      
   4. Center line of Sycamore Avenue between Obama Boulevard and Coliseum Street
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE posting or removal of NO PARKING, 2 AM TO 6 AM; DISTRICT NO. 560 PERMITS EXEMPT parking restriction on all residential street segments within OPD No. 560, except for areas where parking is prohibited at all times in the interest of traffic flow or public safety.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to:
   
   
   1. Initiate the necessary procedures to prepare, issue, and collect payments for overnight parking permits from the residents of OPD No. 560 in accordance with LAMC Section 80.54.
      
      
   2. Post or remove the authorized parking restriction upon written instructions from the Council Office.
      
      
5. FIND that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) should have the primary responsibility for the enforcement of the authorized parking restriction in OPD No. 560, with support from LADOT Parking Enforcement, since the reported problems involve criminal activity.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing, administering, and enforcing OPD No. 560. Additionally, violations of the posted parking restrictions may result in citation fines deposited into the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along a segment of Del Valle Street.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Blumenfield - Buscaino):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along Del Valle Street between Ventura Boulevard and its western terminus (west of Gomeres Road).
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles within the specific hours detailed.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
   
   

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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along segments of Saticoy Street and Woodman Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Martinez - Buscaino):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along Saticoy Street from Greenbush Avenue to the westerly cul-de-sac (13999 Saticoy Street), and Woodman Avenue from Roscoe Boulevard to Saticoy Street.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles within the specific hours detailed.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
   
   

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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along segments of Lassen Street and Vesper Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Martinez - Buscaino):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along Lassen Street between Natick and Woodman Avenues, and Vesper Avenue between Woodman Avenue and Van Nuys Boulevard.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles within the specific hours detailed.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
   
   

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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along several street segments in Council District Six.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Martinez - Buscaino):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along Cantara Street from Lankershim Boulevard to the eastern cul-de-sac, Jerome Street between Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Rincon Avenue, Laurel Canyon Boulevard between Roscoe Boulevard and Webb Avenue, Pendleton Street between Webb Avenue and Roscoe Boulevard, and Lankershim Boulevard between Arminta and Saticoy Streets.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles within the specific hours detailed.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
   
   

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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Green New Deal sustainable transportation network and projected mobility benefits and emissions reductions.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Bonin – Krekorian – Martinez):

DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to:

1. In consultation with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and with the support of the Bureau of Engineering and StreetsLA, report by July 1, 2020, with a proposed network of bus priority infrastructure that improves travel speeds on transit corridors by 30 percent consistent with the Metro Vision 2028 Strategic Plan.
   
   
2. Prioritize infrastructure serving high-need communities identified by the Plan for a Healthy Los Angeles’ Community Equity and Health Index, said implementation plan shall include projected mobility benefits and emission reductions.
   
   
3. In consultation with the Bureau of Engineering and StreetsLA, report by July 1, 2020, with an implementation plan for a comprehensive Citywide network of active transportation corridors for walking, bicycling, and micro-mobility, said implementation plan shall complete at least one major regional project and one neighborhood-oriented network per year and be prioritized based on the Plan for a Healthy Los Angeles’ Community Equity and Health Index, including projected mobility benefits and emission reductions.
   
   

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.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of Tax Exempt Multifamily Conduit Revenue Bonds for the PATH Metro Villas Phase 2 Apartments Project (Project) located at 320 North Madison Avenue.

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the re-issuance of up to $28.5 million in tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for the Project located at 320 North Madison Avenue.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, or designee, to negotiate and execute the relevant bonds documents for the Project, 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 as a result of the issuance of these tax-exempt multifamily 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 the Poverty Prevention Summit to identify innovative solutions to alleviate poverty.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to:
   
   
   1. Secure a subject-matter consultant to assist with the following:
      
      
      1. Develop a Poverty Reduction Strategic Plan setting concrete poverty reduction goals which will be accomplished by 2030, and outline strategies to break down silos and facilitate cross-sector communication and partnership.
         
         
      2. Create a comprehensive inventory of current and planned City poverty reduction efforts, including the identification of funding sources.
         
         
      3. Assemble corresponding metrics to evaluate the success and trends of these programs.
         
         
      4. Formalize recommendations from the expert summit stakeholders to identify gaps and inefficiencies in existing programs and develop on-going strategic partnerships (including public-private) to ensure equity and economic resilience.
         
         
      5. Develop a Los Angeles-specific poverty definition and metric to enhance decision making and programming allocation, which is intended to supplement Federal Poverty Level data and statistics.
         
         
   2. Report quarterly to Council to communicate progress on the Strategic Plan and work activities.
      
      
   3. Report with the budget and staffing needs to initiate the Strategic Plan process.
             
2. INSTRUCT HCIDLA, with the assistance of the CLA, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), the Department of Recreation and Parks, Department of Aging, and other appropriate departments and stakeholders that provide poverty reduction programs and services, to assist in the development of the Strategic Plan and enhance pathways towards economic resilience.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT HCIDLA to partner with the Workforce Investment Board and the EWDD to develop a workforce development strategy to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by HCIDLA.  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Quarterly report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 and 2018-19 Proposition (Prop) HHH Bond Issuance (October 1 - December 31, 2019).

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the February 3, 2020 Prop HHH Administrative Oversight Committee report relative to the Quarterly report for FY 2017-18 and 2018-19 Prop HHH Bond Issuance (October 1 - December 31, 2019).

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE, relative to the appointment of Ms. Capri Maddox as the Permanent Executive Director of the Civil and Human Rights Department.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Capri Maddox as the Permanent Executive Director of the Civil and Human Rights Department is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

Background Check: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 26, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 25, 2020)

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE, relative to the appointment of Ms. Stacy Twilley to the Human Relations Commission.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Stacy Twilley to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2022, to fill the vacancy created by Mark Rothman, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Twilley resides in Council District Four. (Current composition: M=4; F=7)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

Background Check: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 23, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 20, 2020)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR, PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the establishment of the salary for the new Bridge-To-Jobs Program job classifications of Communications Information Representative Assistant and Communications Information Representative Assistant Trainee (Class Codes 1479 and 1478, respectively).

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 4, 2020, amending Schedule A of Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 4.61 to establish the salary for the following newly created classifications for the Bridge-to-Jobs Hiring Program:
   
   
   1. Communications Information Representative Assistant (Class Code 1479)
      
      
   2. Communications Information Representative Trainee (Class Code 1478)
      
      
2.  AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO), upon accretion of said classes to a bargaining unit, to amend the appropriate Memorandum of Understanding to reflect the salary approved by Ordinance.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the CAO and the Controller to correct any clerical errors in or make any technical corrections to the Ordinance.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund.  Participating Departments will hire in these classifications using vacant civil service position authorities.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to the Third (Mid-Year) Financial Status Report (FSR) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20.

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

1. APPROVE the recommendations of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) as detailed in the Mid-Year FSR for FY 2019-20, dated March 6, 2020 [attached to Council file (C.F.) No. 19-0600-S176].
   
   
2. REDUCE the Budget FY 2019-20 appropriations to the Department of City Planning (DCP), Fund No. 100/68, Account No. 001010, Salaries General, by $500,000 from the City Planning Case Processing Special Revenue Fund No. 52D/68 in order to process potential refunds of up to $500,000 for limited applications.
   
   
3. REDUCE the Budget FY 2019-20 appropriation within Fund No. 52D/68, Account No. 68168S, DCP, by the corresponding amount of $500,000.
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the Mid-Year FSR identifies a total of $164.41 million in projected over-expenditures and unbudgeted expenses. Sections 1 and 2 in said CAO report recommend transfers, appropriations, and other adjustments totaling approximately $84.08 million.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to adding Article 18 to Chapter IV of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to regulate no-fault, just-cause evictions based on intent to substantially remodel residential rental property.

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

1. FIND that the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) through Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines and Article II, Section 1 of the City CEQA Guidelines. 
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated March 2, 2020 adding Article 18 to Chapter IV of the LAMC to regulate no-fault, just-cause evictions based on intent to substantially remodel residential rental property.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

10 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter) 

1474 West Vernon Avenue (Case No. 706272) Assessor I.D. No. 5016-002-003