943 South Dacotah Street. (Lien: $5,157.25)

(Continued from Council meeting of February 7, 2020)

3446 North Arroyo Seco Avenue. (Lien: $2,511.39)

(Continued from Council meeting of March 4, 2020)

10954 North Sutter Avenue. (Lien: $2,797.15)

10414 North Irondale Avenue. (Lien: $1,284.56)

10446 North El Dorado Avenue. (Lien: $1,284.56)

127 East 51st Street. (Lien: $1,284.56)

11335 West Moorpark Street aka 11343 West Moorpark Street. (Lien: $1,284.56)

11244 North Cometa Avenue. (Lien: $2,845.03)

10501 North Cayuga Avenue. (Lien: $1,284.56)

1218 South Dunsmuir Avenue. (Lien: $428.40)

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Amazon Retail LLC, located at 5101 North Lankershim Boulevard, Suites 100 and 200.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Amazon Retail LLC, located at 5101 North Lankershim Boulevard, Suites 100 and 200, 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 off-site consumption at Amazon Retail LLC, located at 5101 North Lankershim Boulevard, Suites 100 and 200.
   
   
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:  Amazon Retail LLC

Representative:  Solomon Saltsman and Jamieson

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 3, 2020

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

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at H-Mart, located at 3500 West 6th Street.

Application filed by:  H-Mart ECC, LLC (Representative:  Art Rodriguez Associates)

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 4, 2020

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

(Findings and Council recommendations relative to the above application required)

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for both off-site and on-site consumption at Erewhon Market, located at 4121 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90029.

Application filed by:  Nowhere Partners Corporation (Representative:  Brett Engstrom - LiquorLicense.com)

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 11, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 8, 2020)

(Findings and Council recommendations relative to the above application required)

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Convenience Market, located at 3200 West Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90018.

Application filed by:  Connie Chang (Representative:  Woods, Diaz Group, LLC)

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 26, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 26, 2020)

(Findings and Council recommendations relative to the above application required)

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at Basement Bar, located at 515 West 7th Street, Basement.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Basement Bar, located at 515 West 7th Street, Basement, 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 on-site consumption at Basement Bar, located at 515 West 7th Street, Basement.
   
   
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:  Spirited Group Properties, LLC

Representative:  FE Design and Consulting

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 4, 2020

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

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Grocery Outlet, located at 19718 West Sherman Way, Winnetka, California 91306.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Grocery Outlet, located at 19718 West Sherman Way, Winnetka, California 91306, 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 off-site consumption at Grocery Outlet, located at 19718 West Sherman Way, Winnetka, California 91306.
   
   
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:  Grocery Outlet c/o Compass Commercial, Attn. Katy Schardt

Representative:  Steve Rawlings, Rawlings Consulting

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 2, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 2, 2020)

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to recommendations to modernize and update the annual weed and brush abatement process to improve program transparency and accessibility. 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino - Ryu): 

REQUEST the Bureau of Street Services and the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Department of City Planning and any other necessary departments, to report with recommendations to modernize and update the annual weed and brush abatement process to improve program transparency and accessibility. 

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of installing CityTrees. 

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

1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services (BSS), in conjunction with the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), to report to Council in 30 days on the feasibility of installing CityTrees, which serve to effectively absorb harmful particulate matter thereby improving air quality.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the BSS, in conjunction with the BOS, to report on potential funding sources to support CityTrees including grant funds from the South Coast Air Quality Management District and/or the California Air Resources Board. 

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes. 

For: Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council 

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to lower cost options to repair sidewalks to prevent trip-and-fall liability. 

Recommendation for Council action: 

NOTE and FILE the Bureau of Street Services report dated February 12, 2020 relative to lower cost options to repair sidewalks to prevent trip-and-fall liability, including options that may not meet Americans with Disabilities Act  requirements but would allow the City to perform more repairs.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to how the positions added in the Proposed Budget will impact the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) current vacancy rate and ability to complete its proposed work program. 

Recommendations for Council action: 

1. NOTE and FILE the BSS report dated February 14, 2020 relative to an analysis of MyLA311 pothole service requests over the last three years. 
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Personnel Department to work with BSS to expand on-the-spot hiring process to various trades classifications and to explore holding a Citywide job fair to expedite hiring.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the BSS to work with the City Administrative Officer to reallocate existing vacant operations positions and convert them to support staff positions without any funding impact. 

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an analysis of MyLA311 pothole service requests over the last three years. 

Recommendation for Council action: 

NOTE and FILE the Bureau of Street Services report dated February 12, 2020 relative to an analysis of MyLA311 pothole service requests over the last three years. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the progress of efforts to develop long-range plans for the Pavement Preservation Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the Bureau of Street Services report dated February 12, 2020 relative to the progress of efforts to develop long-range plans for the Pavement Preservation Program. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE relative to United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2019 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant Program (Lead Grant 12) funding for the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) Lead Hazard Remediation Program.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a new interest-bearing fund, Lead Grant 12 Fund, for the receipt and disbursement of the HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant in the amount of $5.6 million, to be administered by the HCIDLA.
      
      
   2. Establish new accounts within the Lead Grant 12 Fund and appropriate funds as follows:

       

      Account	Title	Amount
      43S143	Housing and Community Investment Department	$262,111.10
      43S299	Reimbursement of General Fund Costs	128,467.65
      43S904	Administrative Reserve	2,507,421.25
      43S902	Lead Hazard Reduction Direct	1,807,200.00
      43S903	Healthy Home Supplement	600,000.00
      43S844	Technical Services	294,800.00
      	Total:	$5,600,000.00

             

   3. Increase appropriations in the amount of $262,111.10 in the following accounts within Fund No. 100/43:

       

      Account	Title	Amount
      001010	Salaries, General	$227,215.52
      002130	Travel	6,129.72
      006030	Lease	27,265.86
      003310	Transportation	1,500.00
      	Total:	$262,111.10

       

   4. Transfer appropriation in the amount of $20,000 within the Community Development Block Grant Fund No. 424 from Account No. 43S143 - Housing and Community Investment to Account No. 43S588 - Handyworker Program.
             

   5. Decrease appropriation in the amount of $20,000 within Fund No. 100/43, Account No. 001010 - Salaries General.
      
      
   6. Expend funds upon proper demand from the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Release a Request for Proposal in substantial conformance with Attachment B of the HCIDLA report dated January 22, 2020, attached to the Council file, to select contractors for the provision of Lead Hazard Remediation Program outreach, education, enrollment, and training services, subject to the review and approval of the Office of the City Attorney as to form, assessment of the qualifications submitted, and return to the Mayor and Council with contractor recommendations, funding levels, and Controller instructions.
      
      
   2. Execute a First Amendment to contracts with the five organizations listed below for the provision of services related to the ongoing operation of the Lead Hazard Remediation Program, in substantial conformance with the Draft Amendments attached to the HCIDLA report, to increase compensation in the amounts listed below for each contractor, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, compliance with the City’s contracting requirements, compliance with Federal requirements, contractor performance reviews, and funding availability:
      
      
      1. Barr and Clark Inc. (C-134779) for the continued provision of lead and asbestos inspection, survey, and analysis services to increase the compensation amount by $58,500 for a revised contract amount not to excess $68,500 from the newly established Lead Grant 12 Fund No. TBD.
         
         
      2. Lead Tech Environmental Inc. (C-134622) for the continued provision of lead and asbestos inspection, survey, and analysis services to increase the compensation amount by $58,500 for a revised contract amount not to exceed $68,500 from the newly established Lead Grant 12 Fund No. TBD.
         
         
      3. ESML Analytical, Inc. (C-134577) for the continued provision of laboratory lead and radon testing services to increase the compensation amount by $102,800 for a revised contract amount not to exceed $122,800 from the Community Development Trust Fund No. 424 ($20,000) and newly established Lead Grant 12 Fund No. TBD ($82,800).
         
         
      4. Overland, Pacific, and Cutler (C-134807) for the continued provision of relocation services to increase the compensation amount by $75,000 for a revised contract amount not to exceed $105,000 from the newly established Lead Grant 12 Fund No. TBD.
         
         
      5. Forensic Analytical Consulting Services Inc. (C-134808) for the continued provision of technical training services to increase the compensation amount by $20,000 for a revised contract amount not to exceed $70,000 from the newly established Lead Grant 12 Fund No. TBD.
         
         
   3. Prepare Controller instructions and any technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council actions related to this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO).

    

3. RESOLVE that the employment of the following five positions within HCIDLA to implement the 2019 Lead Grant 12 for the period March 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020, subject to allocation by the Civil Service Commission and paygrade determination by the CAO Employee Relations Division, is APPROVED:
   
   

   Number	Class Code	Classification Title
   2	1569-1	Rehabilitation Construction Specialist I
   1	1537	Project Coordinator
   1	1542	Project Assistant
   1	1358	Administrative Clerk

     
4. APPROVE the exemption of the positions described in Recommendation No. 3 from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to City Charter Section 1001(d)(4) based on the positions being grant-funded for a term of no more than two years, which may be extended for one additional year for a maximum exemption period of three years.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Funding for the proposed first amendments to the contracts with five organizations for the provision of technical services and employment of five positions will be provided by the HUD's Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes 2019 Lead Grant 12 and the Community Development Trust Fund. Funding for the Lead Grant 12 requirement for City matching funds will be provided by the Community Development Trust Fund, Rent Stabilization Trust Fund, Systematic Code Enforcement Trust Fund, and in-kind contributions form community based organizations providing outreach and other services for the Lead Hazard Remediation Program. The recommendations in this report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that program costs are paid for by grant funds and special fees.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES REPORT relative to the transfer of funding from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for Stocker/Crenshaw MLK Access to Expo LRT Station Project. 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Wesson - Harris-Dawson - Price), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 

1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to transfer $1,350,000 from Transportation Grant Fund No. 655/94, Stocker MLK Crenshaw Account 94NT55, to the following accounts to reimburse the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) and Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) for their work on the project: 
   
   

   Fund	Account	Title	Amount
   100/86	001010	Salaries General (BSS)	$630,000
   100/86	001090	Salaries Overtime (BSS)	170,000
   100/86	003030	Construction Expense (BSS)	70,000
   100/86	003040	Contractual Services (BSS)	140,000
   100/86	006020	Operating Supplies (BSS)	230,000
   100/84	001010	Salaries General (BSL)	35,000
   100/84	001090	Salaries Overtime (BSL)	55,000
   100/84	006020	Operating Supplies (BSL)	20,000

   
   
   
2. TRANSFER, upon completion of the project, any surplus funds to Transportation Grant Fund No. 655/94, Stocker MLK Crenshaw Account No. 94NT55. 
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of Motion.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE relative to the Innovation and Performance Commission (IPC) Innovation Fund consideration of the Knowledge Transfer Study Project from the Personnel Department. 

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

1. ESTABLISH and APPROPRIATE a new appropriation account entitled Personnel Department - Knowledge Transfer Study in the amount of $40,000 within the Innovation Fund No. 105/10 from the available cash balance of the Innovation Fund. 
   
   
2. TRANSFER $40,000 from the Innovation Fund No. 105/10, to Account to be Established, Personnel Department - Knowledge Transfer Study Fund No. 100/66 as follows: 
   
   

   Fund	Account	Title	Amount
   100/66	006010	Office and Administrative	$40,000

      
3. INSTRUCT the Personnel Department to:
   
   
   1. Separately track all encumbrances and expenditures of Innovation Fund monies so that unspent funds can be returned to the Innovation Fund at the end of the fiscal year.
      
      
   2. Report to the IPC with an accounting of the funds, the lessons learned, and any obstacles faced. 
      
      
   3. Report to the IPC if, after the receipt of funds, the scope of the funded item differs from the scope approved for funding by the Mayor and the City Council. 
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make technical corrections as necessary to those transactions included in this report to implement Mayor and Council intentions. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations will allocate $40,000 of the remaining $80,000 Performance Evaluation Funds 2019-20 available balance. The $40,000 will be transferred to the Personnel Department to begin implementation of the project that has been approved by the IPC. In some cases, departments will incur ongoing costs. The recommendations in this report comply with the City's Financial Policies in that one-time funds budgeted in the Innovation Fund will be used for one-time expenditures. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of T-Shaped Alley Northerly of Adams Boulevard between Alsace Avenue and Sycamore Avenue (VAC E1401366).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the vacation of T-shaped Alley Northerly of Adams Boulevard between Alsace Avenue and Sycamore Avenue, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. FIND that street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easement Vacations Law be for the vacation of the public right-of-way indicated below and shown on the map of the attached Exhibit A:
   
   T-Shaped Alley Northerly of Adams Boulevard between Alsace Avenue and Sycamore Avenue.
   
   
3. FIND that there is a public benefit to this Vacation. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.
   
   
4. FIND that in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter, the Council make the finding that the vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan.
   
   
5. FIND that in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the Council determine that the vacation area is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities.
   
   
6. FIND that in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the Council determine that the vacation area is not necessary for present or prospective public use.
   
   
7. ADOPT the City Engineer’s report dated January 28, 2020 with the conditions contained therein as amended, detailed in the February 14, 2020 City Engineer communication, attached to the Council file for Condition No. 5 to read as follows:
   
   Dedicate a 2.5-foot wide strip of land along Lot 242, 241, and 186 on Adams Boulevard to complete a 47.5-foot wide standard half right-of-way according to the Modified Avenue I standard including 20-foot radius property line returns or 15-foot by 15-foot corner cuts at the intersections with Alsace Avenue.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Engineering (BOE) reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980.00 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner.

Community Impact Statement: None Submitted

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the utilization of Foreclosure Registry Program Funds for the Moderate Income Purchase Assistance Program (MIPA).

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Cedillo - Harris-Dawson), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to utilize up to $1,448,700 of penalty fees received from the Foreclosure Registry Program Fund, of which a total of $1,087,221 will be utilized for the MIPA Program homebuyer loans, and the administrative cost of $361,479 included in the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget will be used to cover staff salaries, lease, general administration and support costs, and other related program costs.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Increase appropriations within the Foreclosure Registry Program Fund No. 56V as follows:
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      43N258	Moderate Income Purchase Assistance	$1,087,221

        
   2. Expend funds upon proper written demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee.
      
      
   3. Appropriate into Account No. 43N259-MIPA Loan Repayment, within the Foreclosure Registry Program Fund No. 56V upon receipt of program income from loan repayments and shared appreciation.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, request the Controller to implement these instructions.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of a pilot revolving loan program at the Van Nuys FamilySource Center to help families during a financial emergency.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Martinez - Cedillo - Krekorian - Koretz):

DIRECT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report within 60 days on the feasibility of piloting a revolving loan program at the Van Nuys FamilySource Center to help families pay for necessities during a financial emergency.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to execute general construction services contracts with selected general contractors for the Accessible Housing Program (AcHP).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the addition of the four contractors listed below (Contractors) for the HCIDLA's AcHP Licensed General Contractors Prequalified List (AcHP Prequalified List), previously consisting of only one vendor, AG Pacific Construction and Development Corporation, which has an existing term of three years effective May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2022, with the option to extend for up to two one-year terms:
   
   
   1. ARO Construction
   2. EMAC Construction, Inc.
   3. Omega Contractors, Inc.
   4. Sarahang Construction
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Negotiate and execute contracts with the four new Contractors included in Recommendation No. 1 for the provision of general construction services for the AcHP on an on-call basis, with a compensation amount not to exceed $6,000,000 for each Contractor; and, a contract term commencing on or about February 1, 2020 through April 30, 2022, with an option to extend for up to two additional one-year terms, in substantial conformance with the Draft On-Call General Contractors Agreement attached to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated February 25, 2020, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, funding availability, and compliance with the City's contracting and minimum insurance requirements.
      
      
   2. Solicit bids for AcHP projects from the five Contractors on the amended AcHP Prequalified List, in substantial conformance with the Draft Request for Bids Packet attached to the HCIDLA report dated January 30, 2020.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Partial funding for the proposed contracts will be provided by the Accessible Housing Fund No. 10D and funding available in the Unappropriated Balance for general contractors to conduct accessibility retrofits. Funding for the second year of the contracts and contract extensions are subject to approval as part of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 and subsequent annual budget processes. The recommendations comply with the City's Financial Policies in that the City's financial obligation is limited to funds budgeted for this purpose according to the Standard Provisions.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 13, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 8, 2020)

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authorizing an application to the State of California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) for Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond allocations for the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program.

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the MCC Program and authorizing the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to apply for an allocation of MCCs from the CDLAC, and to issue the MCCs pursuant to Section 25 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for a cumulative amount not to exceed $100,000,000.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller, or designee, to expend funds from Fund No. 643, Account No. 43L407, in an amount not to exceed $130,600, per allocation application round, upon proper written demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, for application costs associated with the MCC Program.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council actions on this matter, 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 fiscal impact to the General Fund. The proposed allocation of up to $130,600 will be funded by application fees and penalties for the MCC Program. The recommendations comply with the City's Financial Policies in that sufficient funds are available to fund applications for an allocation of Single-Family Mortgage Revenue Bond authority and marketing for the MCC Program.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Subsection S of Section 63.44 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to allow for 24-hour access to the park restrooms at Echo Park Lake.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 19, 2020 amending Subsection S of Section 63.44 of the LAMC to allow for 24-hour access to the park restrooms at Echo Park Lake.

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 waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to a proposed contract with BAE Urban Economics, Inc. for the purpose of conducting a fee study analysis of the Systematic Code Enforcement Program (SCEP). 

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to: 
   
   
   1. Negotiate and execute a contract with BAE Urban Economics, Inc. for the purpose of conducting a fee study analysis for the Systematic Code Enforcement Fee Trust Fund, with a compensation amount not to exceed $120,000, and contract term of three years from February 1, 2020 through January 23, 2023, in substantial conformance with the draft contract attached to this report, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, funding availability, and compliance with the City's contracting requirements.
      
      
   2. Prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with Council and the Mayor actions on this matter, subject to the approval of the CAO. 
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: 
   
   
   1. Establish a new account 43S798 - Code Enforcement SCEP Fee Study within the Systematic Code Enforcement Fee Trust Fund No. 41M/43. 
      
      
   2. Transfer appropriations in the amount of $80,000 in Fund No. 41M/43 from Account No. 43P143, HCIDLA to the new Account No. 43S798, Code Enforcement SCEP Fee Study. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The proposed contract with BAE Urban Economics will be provided by the Systematic Code Enforcement Trust Fund No. 41M. The requested appropriation will provide funding for the first year of the contract. The remaining balance of funding for the second and third year of the contract term may be subject to approval as part of the 2020-21 Financial Status Reports. The recommendations in the report comply with the City's Financial Policies in that the City's financial obligation is limited to funds budgeted for this purpose according to the City's Standard Provisions. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2020) 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter) 

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES CITY PLANNING COMMISSION (LACPC)  and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Vesting Zone Change for the property located at 7111 - 7123 North Winnetka Avenue.

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

1. FIND that 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-2016-3865-MND, 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 that the MND reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; FIND that the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and ADOPT the MND and the Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the MND.
   
   
2. ADOPT the Findings of the LACPC as the Findings of Council.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated October 24, 2019, effectuating a Vesting Zone Change from (Q)C2-1 VL-RIO to (T)(Q)RAS4-1 VL-RIO, with the exception of the portion zoned P-1 VL-RIO which shall remain P-1V-RIO for the demolition of an existing, one-story, 21,489 square-foot medical building and associated parking lot, and the construction of a new, four-story, 154 unit apartment building; the building will have a maximum height of 45 feet and a total floor area of 162,559 square feet, on a site comprised of two parcels with a total combined area of 70,276 square feet (after dedications), a total of 209 vehicular parking spaces will be provided on the ground level and within one level of subterranean parking providing an interior courtyard, a community recreational room, a rooftop deck, pool area, and community gym; a portion of the subterranean parking garage will extend within the P-1VL-RIO zone, while all other habitable portions of the structure have been set back to be located outside of the P-1VL-RIO zone for the Project Site located at 7111 - 7123 North Winnetka Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.
   
   
4. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G:
   ...property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated, and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.
   
   
5. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
   
   
6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

Applicant: George Shakiban/Rainbow Investments LLC

Representative: Athena Novak, AHN And Associates LLC

Case No. CPC-2016-3866-VZCJ-SPR

Environmental No. ENV-2016-3865-MND

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 1, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 1, 2020)

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

1664 West Cordova Street (Case No. 688583) Assessor I.D. No. 5075-038-012

9220 North Langdon Avenue (Case No. 666935) Assessor I.D. No. 2656-026-031

9517 South San Pedro Street (Case No. 40643) Assessor I.D. No. 6052-012-028

1014 East 80th Street (Case No. 683697) Assessor I.D. No. 6029-005-018

789 East 41st Place (Case No. 666008) Assessor I.D. No. 5115-001-004

1059 South Manhattan Place (Case No. 723359) Assessor I.D. No. 5080-002-011

4014 West Adams Boulevard (Case No. 689839) Assessor I.D. No. 5051-004-020

1729 South Kingsley Drive (Case No. 516468) Assessor I.D. No. 5074-022-014

26366 South Western Avenue (Case No. 516082) Assessor I.D. No. 7411-030-029

12660 North Bradley Avenue (Case No. 707895) Assessor I.D. No. 2506-031-007

6531 Elmhurst Drive (Case No. 349135) Assessor I.D. No. 2572-017-024

5410 South Western Avenue (Case No. 688184) Assessor I.D. No. 5003-020-024

858 East 33rd Street (Case No. 672081) Assessor I.D. No. 5120-028-015

1640 West 226th Street (Case No. 705011) Assessor I.D. No. 7347-010-005

1043 North Avalon Boulevard (Case No. 694825) Assessor I.D. No. 7420-022-015

132 East 120th Street (Case No. 704835) Assessor I.D. No. 6086-001-005

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to funding recommendations and contracts pursuant to the FamilySource Center Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP).

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

1. APPROVE HCIDLA’s list of recommended contractors selected through the HPP Request for Interest (RFI) process.
      
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Negotiate and execute new contracts with the eight recommended contractors to operate the HPP for the period of April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021, including an option to renew and amend the contract for an additional one-year term, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   2. Establish a HPP Operator Replacement list to be in effect for two years commencing on or about April 1, 2020, to include any HPP proposer receiving a score of 25 points or greater, including non-funded proposers, as a result of the 2020 RFI as detailed in Attachment B of the March 10, 2020 HCIDLA report, attached to the Council file; and, instruct HCIDLA to report to Council before the implementation of any portion of said list.
      
      
   3. Prepare any Controller’s instructions needed to implement actions approved by the Council and Mayor on matters presented in or deriving from this transmittal, and/or to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and further, request that the Controller implement the instructions.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer appropriation in the amount of $1 million from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580305- Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Program Expenses to HCIDLA General Fund No. 100/43,  Account No. 003040- Contractual Services.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The HCIDLA reports that the funding to implement Phase I of the HPP is provided in the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Program Expenses line item in the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Homelessness and Poverty Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET SERVICES relative to the exemption of one Project Coordinator (Class Code 1537) for the Bureau of Street Services (BOSS) pursuant to Charter Section 1004(d)(4).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Project Coordinator (Class Code 1537) for the BOSS pursuant to Charter Section 1004(d)(4).

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to authority to add time and funds to the BAE Urban Economics Contract (C-132971). 

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to execute a first amendment to the City's contract with BAE Urban Economics, Contract No.  C-132971, to extend the term by four months for a new contract end date of June 30, 2020, and to increase the compensation by $5,500 for a new total of $85,490, subject to funding availability and approval of the City Attorney as to form. 
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: 
   
   
   1. Transfer appropriation within Fund No. 100/43, the source of fund for which is the Municipal Housing Finance Fund No. 815, as follows: 
      
      

      	Account	Title	Amount
      From:	001010	Salaries, General	$3,290.46
      To:	003040	Contractual Services	$3,290.46

      
      
      
   2. Transfer appropriation within the Municipal Housing Fund No. 815 as follows: 
      
      

      	Account	Title	Amount
      From:	43S299	Reimbursement of General Fund Costs	$2,209.54
      To:	43S143	Housing and Community Investment	$2,209.54

      
      
      
   3. Increase appropriation in the amount of $2,209.54 in Fund No. 100/43, Account No. 003040 Contractual Services. 
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments consistent with Council and Mayor actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, request the Controller to implement the instructions. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The additional funds of $5,500 that will be added to the contract with BAE Urban Economics are from salary and related costs savings that are funded by the Municipal Housing Finance Fund No. 815. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter) 

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a Lease Amendment with Leigh Holmes for continued use of space for the LAPD's radio equipment and antenna towers located at 1050 Montecito Drive, Los Angeles, California 90031, under the terms and conditions outlined in the MFC report dated March 3, 2020.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is a fiscal impact to the General Fund in the amount of $35,010 for unfunded rent payment costs that will be tracked and addressed through the City's Financial Status Report. Future leasing costs will be addressed through the City's Budget adoption process as part of the GSD's leasing account.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Information, Technology, and General Services Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to funding for transportation component projects of the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Grant. 

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer a total of $371,250.01 to front-fund design costs for the transportation improvements associated with the AHSC Cycle 3 Grant for Elden Elms and Path Villas Hollywood Projects as follows: 
   
   

   From:

   Fund	Account	Title	Amount
   59C/94	94PV14	Castellammare Drive (17434)	$300,649.01
   59C/94	94PV15	Eucalyptus Lane (6006) Bulkhead	70,601.00
   			$371,250.01

   
   

   To:

   Fund	Account	Title	Amount
   59C/94	TBD	AHSC 3-Elden Elms and Path Villas (CIEP account)	$371,250.01

   
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, upon receiving the grant proceeds from the California Department of Housing and Community Development AHSC Grant Program for the design of the Elden Elms and Path Villas Projects, to deposit the grant proceeds to the new Capital Improvement Expenditure Program (CIEP) account, AHSC 3-Elden Elms and Path Villas, within Fund No. 59C/94 and to increase the appropriation by a like amount.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the  Controller to process any transfer requests of any amount up to the balance of Fund No. 59C/94, AHSC 3-Elden Elms and Path Villas, submitted by the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), to any City department for related project costs. 
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the BOE to notify the CAO upon completion of the design for Elden Elms and Path Villas. 
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the BOE, with the approval of the CAO, to make any technical corrections to implement the intent of Council and the Mayor. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact. Funds within the CIEP provided by Measure M Local Return Fund will be used as front-funding for grants receipts. Overall, expenditures are expected to be fully offset by revenues, leading to no net fiscal impact. The recommendations in this report comply with the City's Financial Policies in that sufficient funds are available to fund initial costs. Funding for future years is subject to the City annual budget process. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter) 

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) grant-funded position from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4).

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the Board of Civil Service Commissioner's February 27, 2020 action to exempt the following position for the HCIDLA pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4):

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (LADOT) and RESOLUTION relative to an application to the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) grant funds.

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying LCTOP Project RESOLUTION to continue the free fare on LADOT DASH services for Los Angeles Unified School District K-12 students and Community College students.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, to apply for and accept the LCTOP grant funds from Caltrans, and to execute any necessary agreements on behalf of the City of Los Angeles.
   
   
3. DEPOSIT the Fiscal Year 2019-20 LCTOP allocation of up to $1,376,916 in Fund No. 385 94TA25 LCTOP Free Fare for Students appropriation account.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that this action will not impact the General Fund inasmuch as there is no required match.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (LADOT) relative to an application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, to submit a Buses and Bus Facilities Program application for a FTA grant award in an amount up to $8 million for the design and construction of additional bus and bus operator parking and electrification infrastructure.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that this action will not impact the General Fund inasmuch as the grant match will be provided by Proposition A. If awarded funding, LADOT will request an allocation of Proposition A funding for the project when authority is requested to accept the grant funds.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) relative to the State Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) Fourth Quarterly Expenditure Report (October 1 - December 31, 2019) and reprogramming recommendations.

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

1. APPROVE the recommendations provided in Attachment A of the February 21,
   2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions provided in Attachment B of the February 21, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to appropriate $350,000 from Fund No. 60P/10R631 AC-2 Capital and Operating Support - Skid Row and transfer to Fund No. 60P/43R833 Downtown Women's Center and increase Account No. 43R833 by $350,000.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), to increase Contract No. C-133135 with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) by $350,000 for Downtown Women's Center to continue their bridge housing program.
   
   
5. REQUEST that LAHSA to subcontract with Downtown Women's Center to continue their bridge housing program through June 30, 2021.
   
   
6. REPROGRAM $120,000 of previously allocated and unutilized HEAP grant funds from the Problem Solving Program line item to the Homeless Families program in Council Districts  6 and 7 to increase its services.
   
   
7. INSTRUCT General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to amend Contract No. C-133135 with LAHSA to reprogram $120,000, as follows:
   
   
   1. Decrease Problem Solving at FamilySource Centers by $120,000.
      
      
   2. Increase Services for Homeless Families in Council Districts 6 and 7 by $120,000.
      
      
8. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $120,000 from the HEAP – LAHSA Diversion Family Source Center, Fund No. 60P, Account No. 43R837 to the Sepulveda Boulevard Motel Initiative, Fund No. 60P, Account No. 43R839.
   
   
9. REQUEST LAHSA to:
   
   
   1. Subcontract with New Economics for Women for an amount of $120,000, to coordinate Services for Homeless families in Council Districts 6 and 7 for the term of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
      
      
   2. Subcontract with Watts Labor Community Action Center for $100,000 to implement Problem Solving for families at risk of homelessness in Service Planning Area 4.
      
      
10. INSTRUCT the CAO to prepare any additional Controller instructions or make any necessary technical corrections or clarifications consistent with the Mayor and Council action in this matter, and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.
    
    

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommendations in the attached report. Sufficient funding is available within the HEAP to support these recommendations.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Homelessness and Poverty Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATIONS FROM LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (LADOT), BUREAUS OF ENGINEERING (BOE), STREET SERVICES (BSS) AND SANITATION (BOS), relative to the modified segment and scope of the Avalon Boulevard Complete Streets Project.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the modified segment and scope of the Avalon Boulevard Complete Streets Project, as shown in Table A of the LADOT, BOE, BOSS, and BOS report dated March 4, 2020, in order to provide for the delivery of all base scope elements consistent with the Complete Streets Project Planning, PreDesign, and Design Checklist.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the LADOT, BSS, and BOS to proceed with delivering complete streets improvements where practicable in the remaining segments of Avalon Boulevard that can be integrated within their respective capital and maintenance programs.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the BOE to provide design and construction management services for the LADOT Vision Zero improvements in the remaining segments, apart from the Complete Streets Program project.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT, BOE, BOSS, and BOS report that approval of the modified segment of Avalon Boulevard Complete Streets Project will not increase the project’s budget nor impact the General Fund. The adopted budget for the Avalon Boulevard Complete Streets Project is $17,500,000. Approval of the design and construction of Vision Zero safety improvements located within the remaining Avalon Boulevard segments uses the $5,000,000 allocation in Vision Zero funding for concrete elements.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Transportation, Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice, and Public Works and Gang Reduction Committees waived consideration of the above matter)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for an alley southerly of Santa Monica Boulevard between Stoner Avenue and South Barrington Avenue (VAC-E1401378).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate an alley southerly of Santa Monica Boulevard between Stoner Avenue and South Barrington Avenue as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report dated February 10, 2020, attached to the Council file, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to:
   
   
   1. Investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
      
      
   2. Report to Council relative to the feasibility of vacating the requested area.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $14,980 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of March 17, 2020)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with Pacific Bell Telephone Company d.b.a. AT and T California, AT and T Wholesale, AT and T Datacomm (ATT), for materials and services for the Airport Police E911 Dispatch Telephone System Replacement Project.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the LAWA contract with ATT, under the terms and conditions of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Master Purchase Agreement, for materials and services for the Airport Police E911 Dispatch Telephone System Replacement Project, for term expiring April 9, 2020 with up to four one-year renewal options in accordance with the underlying agreement, for cost not to exceed $877,600.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on February 6, 2020, by Resolution No. 26940, authorizing the Interim Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the contract with ATT.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Airport Commissioners reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – APRIL 14, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – APRIL 8, 2020)

(Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to the First Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with WiPro, LLC, for continued information technology systems development and support services at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the First Amendment to LAWA Contract DA-5164 with WiPro, LLC, extending the term by one year with a one-year renewal option for continued information technology systems development and support services at LAX.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on February 6, 2020, by Resolution No. 26941, authorizing the Interim Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the First Amendment to LAWA Contract DA-5164 with WiPro, LLC.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Airport Commissioners reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – APRIL 14, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – APRIL 8, 2020)

(Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to Personal Services Contracts with ACCO Engineering Systems Inc. and Murray Plumbing and Heating Corporation for as-needed specialized maintenance services.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, on behalf of the Bureau of Sanitation, to execute Personal Services Contracts for specialized as-needed maintenance services with ACCO Engineering Systems Inc. and Murray Plumbing and Heating Corporation, each for the term of five years with two renewal options of two years per option, and an additional six-month extension, in an amount not to exceed $63 million, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and compliance with the City's contracting requirements.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommended action. The proposed Personal Services Contracts will be paid for on a project-by-project basis by a combination of special funds, which are subject to the availability of funds. The recommended action contained in the CAO's report complies with the City's Financial Policies as expenditures will be limited to the use of approved budget funds.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 24, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 22, 2020)

(Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) and CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and RESOLUTIONS relative to the issuance of tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for the Building 208 Apartments (Project) located at 11301 Wilshire Boulevard.

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION attached to the March 10, 2020 HCIDLA report, authorizing the issuance of up to $19 million in tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for the Project located at 11301 Wilshire Boulevard.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION attached to the April 2, 2020, CAO report, authorizing the issuance of up to $19 million in tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for the Project located at 11301 Wilshire Boulevard.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to negotiate and execute the relevant bond documents for the development, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
             

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO and HCIDLA reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund as a result of the issuance of these tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds (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 waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE (MFC) relative to a new Lease Agreement with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel to consolidate office space located at 1910 West Sunset Boulevard for the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA).

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a new Lease Agreement with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel for office space located at 1910 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90026, for a term of ten years with one five-year renewal option, substantially under the terms and conditions outlined in the MFC report dated February 27, 2020.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The HCIDLA will fully fund lease costs with Special Fund monies utilizing the Rent Stabilization Trust Fund and the Systematic Code Enforcement Fee Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Information, Technology, and General Services Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with Sohagi Law Group for assistance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and related environmental legal issues.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under CEQA in accordance with Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the LAWA contract with Sohagi Law Group to provide support to the City Attorney's Office and LAWA regarding CEQA and related environmental legal issues, for a cost not to exceed $825,000, and for a term of one year.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on February 6, 2020, by Resolution No. 26934, authorizing the Interim Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the contract with Sohagi Law Group.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Airport Commissioners reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – APRIL 14, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – APRIL 8, 2020)

(Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) and CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and RESOLUTIONS relative to the issuance of tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for the Building 205 Apartments (Project) located at 11301 Wilshire Boulevard.

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION attached to the March 10, 2020 HCIDLA report, authorizing the issuance of up to $21 million in tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for the Project located at 11301 Wilshire Boulevard.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION attached to the April 2, 2020, CAO report, authorizing the issuance of up to $21 million in tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for the Project located at 11301 Wilshire Boulevard.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to negotiate and execute the relevant bond documents for the Project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
             

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO and HCIDLA reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund as a result of the issuance of these tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds (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 waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to proposed Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. C-129063) with Medata, Inc. (Medata) to extend the contract term through March 31, 2020 and increase expenditure authority by $19,147,424 for services related to the City's Workers' Compensation Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Personnel Department, to execute Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement No. C-129063 with Medata to:

1. Extend the term resulting in a five-year term effective April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2022.
   
   
2. Increase the expenditure authority by $19,147,424 providing a not to exceed total of $47,868,560, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that funding is included in the Human Resources Benefits 2019-20 Adopted Budget, Contractual Services Account for this purpose.  There is no additional impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2020)

(Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) agreement with Alclear, LLC, for the operation of an expedited traveler service program at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the LAWA non-exclusive space use license agreement with Alclear, LLC, for the operation of an expedited traveler service program at LAX.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on February 20, 2020, by Resolution No. 26963, authorizing the Interim Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the non-exclusive space use license agreement with Alclear, LLC.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Airport Commissioners reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – APRIL 9, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – APRIL 8, 2020)

(Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to proposed Fifth Amendment to Contract No. C-128953 with  GSG Protective Services CA, Inc. (GSG) for Security Guard Services.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, or designee, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), to execute the Fifth Amendment to Contract No. C-128953 with GSG for security  guard services and said Amendment to extend the term of the contract an additional two years from February 21, 2020 to February 20, 2022.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund.  Funding for this contract has already been provided and is available in the LAPD’s Contractual Services account.  Approval of the recommendation contained in the February 24, 2020 CAO report complies with the City's Financial Policies in that contract expenditures will be limited to the use of approved budgeted funds.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 19, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 19, 2020)

(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)