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 Whole Foods Market, located at 11650-11674 West Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90025.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Whole Foods Market, located at 11650-11674 West Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90025, 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 Whole Foods Market, located at 11650-11674 West Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90025.
   
   
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:  Mrs. Gooch's Natural Food Markets, Inc. dba Whole Foods Market

Representative:  Stephen Jamieson, Solomon, Saltsman and Jamieson

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 3, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 31, 2020)

HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the proposed maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the 2019-20 Proposition 218 Confirmed Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District.

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

1. HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the 2020-21 Proposition 218 Confirmed Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, if protest denied and assessment confirmed, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, for the proposed maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the 2020-21 Proposition 218 Confirmed Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District - Benefiting Footing Method.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, if protest denied and assessment confirmed, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, for the proposed maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the 2020-21 Proposition 218 Confirmed Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District - Land Use Method.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on May 26, 2020)

HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the proposed maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Los Angeles City Lighting District.

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

1. HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Los Angeles City Lighting District.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, if protests denied and assessment confirmed, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on May 26, 2020)

HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the proposed maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the 1996-97 Z-Series Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for 2020-21. 

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

1. HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed maintenance and operation of the annual assessment for the 1996-97 Z-Series Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for 2020-21.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, if protests denied and assessment confirmed, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, for the proposed maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the 1996-97 Z-Series Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for 2020-21. 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on May 26, 2020)

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Ann Sewill as the permanent General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA). 

Recommendation for Council action: 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Ann Sewill as the permanent General Manager of HCIDLA, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending. 

Background Check: Pending. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 2, 2020

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

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Loretta Lopez Herndon to the Commission for Community and Family Services. 

Recommendation for Council action: 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Loretta Lopez Herndon to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2022, to fill the vacancy created by Peggy Hill, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Loretta Lopez Herndon currently resides in Council District No. 10. (Current composition: M = 3; F = 11) 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed. 

Background Check: Pending. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 22, 2020

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and AD HOC ON COMPREHENSIVE JOB CREATION PLAN COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to expenditure guidelines for the Economic Development Trust Fund (EDTF).

1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendations for Council action:
   
   
   1. APPROVE the recommended guidelines for the expenditure of funds from the EDTF proposed by the Economic Workforce Development Department (EWDD), as attached to the report to the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) dated November 1, 2016.
      
      
   2. INSTRUCT the EWDD to report annually to the Council and the Mayor’s Office on the status of the EDTF including, but not limited to:
      
      
      1. Amount of economic development incentives anticipated to be attained, or otherwise owing, for each project for the upcoming fiscal year.
         
         
      2. The maximum anticipated balance of incentives for each project over the term of the project agreement(s).
         
         
2. AD HOC ON COMPREHENSIVE JOB CREATION PLAN COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendations for Council action:
   
   
   1. APPROVE the recommended guidelines for the expenditure of funds from the EDTF as stated in said MFC report, as amended to include the following:
      
      
      1. Only projects on City-owned properties will be forwarded to the MFC for review and approval.
         
         
      2. Add assistance to small businesses under the eligible project categories.
         
         
      3. Require Council approval for all EDTF funding allocation.
         
         
   2. INSTRUCT the EWDD to report annually to Council and the Mayor on the status of the EDTF including, but not limited to:
      
      
      1. Amount of economic development incentives anticipated to be attained, or otherwise owing, for each project for the upcoming fiscal year.
         
         
      2. The maximum anticipated balance of incentives for each project over the term of the project agreement(s).
         
         
   3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer and EWDD, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report with a detailed property review and evaluation process for economic development opportunity sites modeled after the Affordable Housing Opportunity Sites process.
      
      
   4. INSTRUCT the CLA to report on the EDTF guidelines and strategies for increasing the fund’s revenue.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The EWDD reports that the recommendations as stated said MFC report will result in the allocation of fifty percent of the sale or lease proceeds to the EDTF from City-owned properties that have been designated by the Council for economic development use. The remaining fifty percent will be deposited in the Real Property Trust Fund of the Council District in which the proceeds were generated. Such diversion of Council approved sale or lease funds will result in reduced monies to the General Fund. The amount of sale or lease proceeds that will be deposited into the EDTF and Council District Real Property Trust Funds is unknown at this time.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 relative to proposed furloughs and an assessment of how soon the furlough requirement can be adjusted or eliminated.

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

1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to continue negotiations with the Labor Coalition Partners, and report before July 1, 2020, on whether it is necessary to proceed with the proposed furloughs.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CAO to report in the first Financial Status Report with an assessment of how soon the furlough requirement can be adjusted or eliminated.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 relative to developing cost-neutral or cost-beneficial plans that would achieve the same or greater savings as furloughs.

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

AUTHORIZE all City departments to develop cost-neutral or cost-beneficial plans on a quarterly basis for Council consideration that would achieve the same or greater savings as furloughs; and, if a departmental plan is approved by Council, that department may eliminate furlough days when off-budgeted funding is secured or when its vacancies exceed double the established salary savings cap.

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.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 to provide monthly status reports on the City's payroll, including the City's ability to meet its payroll obligations.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE AND FILE Motion (Koretz - O'Farrell) relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for FY 2020-21 to instruct the CAO and the Controller to provide monthly status reports on the City's payroll, including the City's ability to meet its payroll obligations.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 to identify expenditures that are potentially reimbursable under the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

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

1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify expenditures that are potentially reimbursable under the Federal CARES Act and/or Federal Emergency Management Agency funding.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CAO to report to the Budget and Finance Committee with recommendations for requesting reimbursement for those expenditures as identified.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 for a report regarding the ability of the Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRAN) to meet the City's cash flow needs and make the annual retirement system and pension fund contributions.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Koretz - O'Farrell):

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report on whether the amount of TRAN authorized for issuance in the FY 2020-21 Proposed Budget is sufficient to address the City's cash flow needs, to make the annual retirement system and pension fund contributions, and whether the City can borrow additional funds if necessary.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 regarding the feasibility of exempting grant-funded positions from the Furlough Program.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Koretz - O'Farrell):

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report on the feasibility and impact of exempting grant-funded positions, which have no impact on the General Fund, from the Furlough Program.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 for a report regarding the impact of the hiring freeze on the Targeted Local Hire and Bridge to Jobs programs.

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

INSTRUCT the Personnel Department to report on the impact of the hiring freeze on the Targeted Local Hire and Bridge to Jobs programs, and how a waiting list can be utilized to help those looking for a job.

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.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 for a report regarding the feasibility of using additional reserve funds to offset proposed furloughs in City departments that provide direct housing, homeless, senior, and social services.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE AND FILE Motion (Ryu - Koretz) relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for FY 2020-21 to instruct the City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst, to report on the feasibility of using additional reserve funds to offset proposed furloughs in City departments that provide direct housing, homeless, senior, and social services, including the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, Economic and Workforce Development Department, Department of Aging, Department on Disability, and Department of Recreation and Parks.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 for a report regarding a plan and funding sources to secure and maintain the Sepulveda Basin.

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

INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks to report with a plan and funding sources to secure and maintain the Sepulveda Basin.

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.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 to allow utilities and telecommunications providers to pre-pay permitting costs to generate general fund savings and cover upfront City staffing costs.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian - O'Farrell):

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report on the feasibility of allowing non-City entities, such as utilities and telecommunications providers, to pre-pay permitting costs for the entire FY at permit issuing bureaus, specifically the Bureau of Street Lighting and the Bureau of Engineering; and, whether such mechanism would generate general fund savings and cover upfront City staffing costs at the start of the upcoming FY.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 regarding the Arts and Cultural Facilities Trust Fund.

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

DELETE the request to the City Attorney to prepare and present ordinances amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code regarding the Arts and Cultural Facilities Trust Fund, as further detailed in Exhibit H, Budget Page 39: I. Ordinance Changes 2 and 3.

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.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 regarding the Transit Occupancy Tax and the Arts and Cultural Facilities Trust Fund.

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

DELETE the request to the City Attorney to prepare and present ordinances amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code regarding the Transit Occupancy Tax and the Arts and Cultural Facilities Trust Fund, as further detailed in Exhibit H, Budget Page 39: I. Ordinance Changes 2.

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 status of the Council District 10 Small Business Relief Fund/Emergency Microloan Program.

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

1. TRANSFER $750,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Economic Development Trust Fund No. 62L/22.
   
   
2. ESTABLISH a new account within the Economic Development Trust Fund No. 62L/22 and appropriate as follows:
   
   

   Account	Title	Amount
   22SXXX	Emergency Microloan Program - CD 10 AB 1290	$750, 000

        
3. DIRECT the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to utilize the above funding only for businesses located in the 10th Council District, with all other loan terms/requirements to be consistent with the existing microloan program.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to make any technical changes to effectuate the intent of the CLA report dated April 28, 2020, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of this action.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to COVID-19 Assistance for Small Business and Preliminary Industry Gap Analysis.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) and City Administrative Officer (CAO), to develop a process to allocate supplemental COVID-19 Recovery federal funds, such as the Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant, to ensure that priority services areas are addressed.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the HCIDLA and the Economic and Workforce Development Department to report on appropriate staffing needs to manage supplemental Federal and State funding to ensure the execution of contracts and agreements with local agencies and non-profit organizations.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the CAO, with the assistance of the CLA, to review and track federal funding to ensure that all applicable City departments seek COVID-19 related reimbursements, as well as to apply for future grant opportunities.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that there is no fiscal impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting two grants from the State of California - Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and authority to execute new agreements with five FamilySource Centers.

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. Accept and execute two grant agreements with the OTS for a grant award of $152,000 for the Child Passenger Safety Program and $240,000 for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program for a period of one-year from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020, in substantial conformance with the grant agreements attached to the HCIDLA transmittal dated February 26, 2020, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. 
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute Professional Service Agreements with the five FamilySource Center agencies listed below to provide community services related to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program for a compensation amount not to exceed $9,500 for each agency, and a contract term of one-year from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020, in substantial conformance with the draft agreements attached to this report; subject to funding availability, the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and compliance with the City's contracting requirements. 
      
      

      FamilySource Center Agencies	Compensation Amount
      All People's Community Center	$9,500
      Barrio Action Youth and Family Center	9,500
      Central City Neighborhood Partners	9,500
      El Centro de Ayuda	9,500
      Latino Resource Organization, Inc.	9,500
      Total:	$47,500

       
2. ADOPT recommendations C and D of the related HCIDLA report, dated February 26, 2020, relative to the request for the authority to accept and execute grant agreements with the OTS for the Child Passenger Safety and Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Programs.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The recommended actions will be fully funded by the OTS grant awards in the amount of $152,000 for the Child Passenger Safety Program and $240,000 for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program. 

The recommendations in this report comply with the City's Financial Policies in that the Child Passenger Safety and the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Programs will be fully funded by the OTS grants and the OTS grants do not require a City match.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the authority to approve recommendations for the results of the technical services request for proposals (RFP) for the production and preservation of affordable housing. 

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 contracts with the 12 contractors included in the Table of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, dated May 29, 2020, for the provision of the technical services to support the HCIDLA's affordable housing and development programs with compensation amounts not to exceed the amounts listed for each contractor and a contract term of one year from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms, in substantial conformance with the Draft Agreements attached to the HCIDLA's transmittal dated April 7, 2020, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, compliance with the City's contracting requirements, compliance with applicable Federal, State, and City regulatory requirements, satisfactory contractor performance, and funding availability.
      
      
   2. Prepare Controller instructions and any technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council actions related to this matter, subject to the approval of the CAO. 
      
      
2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the agenda on the first regular Council meeting on July 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter, the following instructions: 
   
   
   1. Establish a new Account No. 43T722 - Technical Services RFP Year 1 within the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund No. 55J/43 and transfer appropriations as follows:
      
      

      	Account	Title	Amount
      From:
      	43J412	Service Delivery	$208,750.94
      	43K844	Technical Services	2,063.69
      	43M143	HCID	153.63
      	43N112	City Attorney	1,535.85
      	43N143	HCID	18,995.89
      		Total:	$231,500.00
      To:
      	43T722	Technical Services RFP Year 1	$231,500.00

      
      
      
   2. Decrease appropriations totaling $274,500 within the Municipal Housing Finance Fund No. 815/43 as follows:
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      43L143	HCID	$ (312.82)
      43M143	HCID	(20,644.00)
      43N143	HCID	(24,780.93)
      43N411	Unallocated	(228,762.25)
      	Total:	$ (274,500.00)

      
      
      
   3. Decrease appropriations totaling $35,000 within the HOME Investment Partnership Program Fund No. 561/43 as follows: 
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      43N628	Technical Services RFP Year 1	$ (15,000.00)
      43R722	Technical Contracts	(20,000.00)
      	Total:	$ (35,000.00)

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Funding for the proposed contracts will be provided by the Low and Moderate Income Housing Finance Fund No. 55J, the Municipal Housing Finance Fund No. 815, and the HOME Investment Partnership Program Fund No. 561. 

The recommendations in this 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. 

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a First Amendment to the inter-agency agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) for the continued provision of professional environmental services. 

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to negotiate and execute a First Amendment to the inter-agency agreement between HCIDLA and HACLA for the continued provision of environmental review services for HACLA, to increase the compensation amount by $200,000; and, to extend the contract term by one year from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, in substantial conformance with the draft Amendment included in HCIDLA's transmittal dated April 8, 2020, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and compliance with the City's contracting requirements. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund and there is no additional cost to the City. The proposed First Amendment to the inter-agency agreement between HCIDLA and HACLA will be funded by HACLA proceeds. 

The recommendation in this report complies with the City's Financial Policies. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to extending the term of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) to acquire and rehabilitate affordable housing on a City-owned property at 1211 East 43rd Street.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to reinstate and extend the term of the negotiating period under the ENA until March 31, 2021; and, to prepare and execute, in consultation with the Office of the City Attorney, any documents necessary to facilitate or implement such extension, for the City-owned parcel located at 1211 East 43rd Street (APN: 5115-031-900).

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. There is no additional cost to the City and no funding commitments are being made at this time. Potential project funding sources include Federal grants and/or loans, State tax credits, and private financing, among others.

The recommendation in this report complies with the City's Financial Policies. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (MARTINEZ - WESSON - PRICE - RODRIGUEZ - PRICE FOR KREKORIAN) relative to the identification of at least $100 - $150 million of cuts from the Los Angeles Police Department budget and recommendations on reinvesting these funds back into disadvantaged communities and communities of color.

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

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1855 South Mansfield Avenue (Case No. 130292) Assessor I.D. No. 5067-015-013

4626 South Wall Street (Case No. 367100) Assessor I.D. No. 5109-010-001

1401 North Maltman Avenue (Case No. 304015) Assessor I.D. No. 5427-024-015

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS (BOHC) AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to a Port of Los Angeles (POLA) permit with Crimson California Pipeline, L.P., for the use of a subsurface pipeline right-of-way.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the BOHC that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1(18) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE POLA Resolution No. 19-9578 authorizing proposed Permit No. 943 with Crimson California Pipeline, L.P. a California Limited Partnership, to occupy 2,259 square feet of subsurface pipeline right-of-way in East Wilmington, for a term of 20 years, for $4,324 in annual rental revenue, subject to annual increases based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed permit will allow Crimson Pipeline, L.P., continued access to operate and maintain its subsurface pipelines through POLA property for a period of 20 years at an annual rate of $4,324, adjusted annually based on the CPI and reset every five years to reflect fair market rental value and current California Public Utilities Code regulations. The proposed compensation meets POLA leasing and financial policies. All funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund. Crimson Pipeline, L.P., will be responsible for all costs related to the operation and maintenance of the premises.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 22, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JUNE 19, 2020)

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS (BOARD) relative to the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) Decommissioning and Monitoring Agreement (Agreement) between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the Participants in the Navajo Project.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONCUR with the Board's action of April 21, 2020, Resolution No. 020 183, approving and authorizing the execution of the Agreement between the LADWP and the United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Reclamation, Arizona Public Service Company, Nevada Power Company doing business as NV Energy, Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, and the Tucson Electric Power Company, collectively referred to as the Participants in the Navajo Project, to fulfill its obligations and liabilities relative to the NGS shutdown activities; and, authorizing and directing the Chief Accounting Employee, LADWP, to draw demands on the Power Revenue Fund, upon proper certification, for payment of obligations in accordance with the terms of said Agreement.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Board to act on and approve all future amendments to the Agreement without further approval by the Council, provided that such amendments do not increase the costs or extend the term of said Agreement.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Resolution will not have an impact on the General Fund. However, the ensuing Agreement will result in a total expenditure estimated at $43.3 million. Future funding is proposed to be budgeted from the LADWP Power Revenue Fund through Fiscal Year 2027-28 for this purpose. The proposed action complies with the LADWPs adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 22, 2020

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

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE (MFC) relative to the procurement process for the proposed construction of the Los Angeles Street Civic Building (LASCB) Project located at 150 North Los Angeles Street.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to cancel the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Maintain (DBFOM) the LASCB Project through a Public-Private Partnership procurement process; and, not issue a Request for Proposals.
   
   
2. DIRECT the BOE, with the assistance of the Office of the City Administrative Officer and Economic Workforce Development Department, to explore procurement alternatives to build the LASCB; and, report back within 45 days with a report on procurement alternatives.
   
   
3. Direct the BOE to report back within 45 days on the status of the funding provided in the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Adopted Budget for the DBFOM predevelopment work, and on any additional needs for the recommended procurement alternative(s).

Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that approval of the recommendations will not have an additional impact to the General Fund. The recommended actions comply with the City's Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Budget and Finance, Information, Technology, and General Services, and Public Works and Gang Reduction Committees waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES (POLA) relative to waiving Council review pursuant to City Charter Section 245(b) of various recent critical and time-sensitive actions approved by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (BOHC).

Recommendation for Council action:

WAIVE review of the following BOHC actions taken June 4, 2020, pursuant to Charter Section 245(b):

1. Approve Resolution No. 20-9650 for the POLA Revocable Permit No. 20-10 with Fisherman’s Pride Processors, Inc.
   
   
2. Approve Resolution No. 20-9652 relative to POLA Change Order No. 3 Adjustment of Bid Item No. 15 Contractor: Griffith Company San Pedro Waterfront Berth Nos. 74-84 and Promenade and Town Square Project Specification No. 2807 - Contract No. 2312.
   
   
3. Approve Resolution No. 20-9653 relative to the POLA agreements for as-needed professional writing and editing services with Dorothea Diemer-Kovacevich d.b.a. DDK Communications, Full Vision Productions, LLC, and Natalie L. Shore Peterson and Reservoir, LLC.
   
   
4. Approve Resolution No. 20-9654 relative to a Memoranda of Understanding formalizing the terms under which instructors are provided to the Regional Maritime Law Enforcement Training Center Between the Los Angeles Police Department, the City of Long Beach, the County of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, the County of Orange Sheriff’s Department, the County of San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, the San Diego Harbor Police Department, and POLA.
   
   
5. Approve Resolution No. 20-9656 relative to the Ratification of Change for the POLA agreement with Occupational Health Centers of California for occupational medical services.
   
   
6. Approve Resolution No. 20-9657 relative to POLA's proposed Fiscal Year 2020/21 Annual Budget.
   
   
7. Approve Resolution No. 20-9658 relative to a POLA funding agreement with the South Coast Air Quality Management District to fund a technology advancement program project with Daimler Trucks North America, LLC.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the POLA. 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 – JUNE 17, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JUNE 17, 2020)

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE HOMELESS STRATEGY COMMITTEE (HSC) relative to the State Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) - Fifth Quarterly Expenditure Report (January 1 - March 31, 2020) and Reprogramming and Funding Recommendation.

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

1. APPROVE the recommendations detailed in Attachment A of the May 22, 2020 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, or designee, to reduce Contract No. C-133135 with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority by $702,850. Decrease Skid Row Bin Tenant Improvements by $86,850 and decrease Skid Row Restrooms St. Vincent De Paul by $616,000 to ensure implementation of Recommendation No.  2 in Attachment A of the May 22, 2020 CAO report attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions provided in Attachment B of the May 22, 2020 CAO report attached to the Council file.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HSC reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommendations. Sufficient funding is available within the Homeless Emergency Aid Program to support the recommendations.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) relative to the vacancy tax and empty homes penalty.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the following instructions to place a vacancy tax measure on the November 2020 ballot:
   
   Approve the framework for a vacancy tax utilizing the policy points provided in Attachment B of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report dated June 8, 2020, attached to the Council file, or as stipulated by the Council,
   
   
   1. Request the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance and other documents necessary to place a Parcel Tax on the November 3, 2020 ballot to generate new revenue to fund specific services and affordable housing that addresses the homelessness crisis and housing needs in the City utilizing the Council-approved framework.
      
      
   2. Instruct the City Administrative Officer (CAO), in consultation with the Office of Finance, to report with projected revenue, administrative costs, and resources needed to implement a vacancy tax, including any COVID-19 impacts, to be considered concurrently with the draft ordinance.
      
      
2. ADOPT the following instructions to continue to study the matter for the 2022 ballot:
   
   Approve the framework for a vacancy tax by determining the policy points provided in Attachment B of said CLA report or as stipulated by the Council.
   
   
   1. Instruct the CAO, in consultation with the Office of Finance, to report with projected revenue, administrative costs, and resources needed to implement a vacancy tax, including any COVID-19 impacts, within 180 days.
      
      
   2. Instruct the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, with assistance from the City Attorney, to monitor the implementation of vacancy taxes in other cities, including any legal challenges that may pose a risk to the City in implementing a similar tax
      
      
   3. Instruct the CLA to evaluate the additional challenges and considerations identified in said CLA report and report with potential amendments to the vacancy tax framework.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The CAO has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to a contract with the Los Angeles LGBT Center to operate a Mini-Multipurpose Senior Center.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Aging (Aging), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Negotiate and execute a contract in the amount of $450,000 with the Los Angeles LGBT Center for the provision of senior services at the LA LGBT Mini Multipurpose Center for a term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   2. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO, and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a new account and appropriate funds within the Area Plan for Aging Title III Fund No. 395/02 as follows:
      

      Account No.	Account Title	Amount
      02SQ11	LGBT Mini MPC	$450,000

   2. Disburse funds upon the submission of proper demand from the General Manager, Aging, or designee.            

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that funding for the proposed contract was initially provided in the 2019-20 General City Purposes Fund and subsequently transferred to the Area Plan for Aging Title III Fund No. 395/02, Account No. 5301. This funding is currently available and the approval of the contract will have no additional impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Health, Education, Neighborhoods, Parks, Arts, and River Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

MOTION (WESSON - MARTINEZ) relative to funding the acquisition and installation of a replacement air conditioning unit at the Tom Bradley Family Source Center.

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

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $26,837 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the following Accounts and in the amounts specified in the General Services Fund No. 100/40 to replace an air conditioning unit at the Tom Bradley Family Source Center.
   
   

   Account No.	Amount
   1101 (Construction Hiring Hall)	$  9,079
   1121 (Construction Benefits HH)	7,429
   3180 (Construction Materials)	10,329

   
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.
   
      

MOTION (O'FARRELL - KREKORIAN) relative to funding The Walk of Fame Master Plan Project.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE and INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department to apply for up to $30 million in grant funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) available through the United States Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration Fiscal Year 2020 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity that will provide upgrades and improvements to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Master Plan Project.

MOTION (RYU - BONIN) relative to funding services in connection with the Department of Aging's request to light up City Hall the color purple from June 15, 2020 through June 19, 2020 in observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

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

APPROPRIATE $120 from the Department of Aging (Fund No. 100/02, Account No. 006010) to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries As-Needed Account) for services in connection with the Department of Aging's request to light up City Hall the color purple from June 15, 2020 through June 19, 2020 in observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled LA Alliance for Human Rights, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., US Central District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-02291.

MEETING HELD - NO ACTION TAKEN