1240 West Slauson Avenue. (Lien: $1,284.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 5, 2020)

12438 Jerome Street. (Lien: $928.40)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 5, 2020)

12732 West Barbara Ann Street. (Lien: $1,284.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 5, 2020)

13425 West Van Nuys Boulevard aka 13429 West Van Nuys Boulevard. (Lien: $2,706.71)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 5, 2020)

1343 West 40th Place. (Lien: $2,531.12)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 5, 2020)

1547 North Baypoint Avenue. (Lien: $1,284.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 5, 2020)

15920 West Gledhill Street. (Lien: $1,284.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 5, 2020)

1617 North Lagoon Avenue. (Lien: $928.40)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 5, 2020)

3608 South Purdue Avenue. (Lien: $3,885.62)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 5, 2020)

2820 North Eastern Avenue. (Lien: $1,284.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 5, 2020)

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF BALLOT TABULATION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishment of the West Adams Property and Business Improvement District (District), pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

Recommendations for Council action, if the tabulation of ballots indicates majority support, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated May 2, 2020, establishing the District and confirming the assessments to be levied upon properties within the District, as described in the Management District Plan.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to approval of the City Attorney, tp prepare, execute and administer an operation agreement between the City and a non-profit corporation for the administration of the District's programs.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that direct costs associated with Department administrative expenses will be charged to the District and will be recovered from assessments collected.

There are currently no City-owned, real properties included in the list of properties to be assessed within the boundaries of the District, as disclosed in the Management District Plan and as required under existing State Property and Business Improvement District legislation. Therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Pursuant to Council action on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 and adoption of Ordinance No. 186595 on April 22, 2020)

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF BALLOT TABULATION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishment of the Pacific Palisades Property and Business Improvement District (District), pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

Recommendations for Council action, if the tabulation of ballots indicates majority support, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated May 2, 2020, establishing the District and confirming the assessments to be levied upon properties within the District, as described in the Management District Plan.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to approval of the City Attorney, to prepare, execute and administer an operation agreement between the City and a non-profit corporation for the administration of the District's programs.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that direct costs associated with Department administrative expenses will be charged to the District and will be recovered from assessments collected.

The assessment levied on the one City-owned parcel within the District to be paid from the General Fund totals $675 for the first year of the District. Funding for the assessment levied on this City owned property within the District was requested in the 2019-20 Budget. The assessment levied on the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power parcel within the District will not be paid from the General Fund.

Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the Pacific Palisades Business Improvement District is $3,102 for the first year. However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining years of the District's ten-year term.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Pursuant to Council action on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 and adoption of Ordinance No. 186596 on April 22, 2020)

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF BALLOT TABULATION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishment of the South Los Angeles Industrial Tract  Property and Business Improvement District (District), pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

Recommendations for Council action, if the tabulation of ballots indicates majority support, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated May 2, 2020, establishing the District and confirming the assessments to be levied upon properties within the District, as described in the Management District Plan.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to approval of the City Attorney, to prepare, execute and administer an operation agreement between the City and a non-profit corporation for the administration of the District's programs.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that direct costs associated with Department administrative expenses will be charged to the District and will be recovered from assessments collected.

There are no assessment for the City-owned properties within the District, therefore there is no impact on the General Fund.

Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the South Los Angeles Industrial Tract Business Improvement District is $15,277 for the first year. However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining years of the District's four-year term.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Pursuant to Council action on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 and adoption of Ordinance No. 186597 on April 22, 2020)

Recommendations for Council action, if the tabulation of ballots indicates majority support, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated May 24, 2020, establishing the District and confirming the assessments to be levied upon properties within the District, as described in the Management District Plan.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to approval of the City Attorney, to prepare, execute and administer an operating agreement between the City and a non-profit corporation for the administration of the District's program.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The assessment levied on the five City-owned parcels within the District to be paid from the General Fund totals $11,049.63 for the first year of the District. Funding for the assessment levied on this City owned property within the District was requested in 2019-2020 Budget. The assessment levied on the Department of Water and Power parcel within the District will not be paid from the General Fund.

Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone Business Improvement District is $2,562 for the first year. However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining years of the BID's ten-year term.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Pursuant to Council action on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 and adoption of Ordinance No. 186609 on April 29, 2020.) 

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Mr. Robert L. Ahn to the Cannabis Regulation Commission.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Robert L. Ahn to the Cannabis Regulation Commission for the term ending June 30, 2025 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Mr. Ahn resides in Council District Four. (Current composition:  F=4; M=2)

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 23, 2020

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

(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations 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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COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Ms. Rita Villa to the Cannabis Regulation Commission.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Rita Villa to the Cannabis Regulation Commission for the term ending June 30, 2025 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Villa resides in Council District Two. (Current composition:  F=4; M=2)

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Filed.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 23, 2020

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

(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations 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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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 to add funding to continue homeless services in Council District 1.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE Motion (Cedillo - Martinez) relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for FY 2020-21 to add funding to continue homeless services in Council District 1.

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 (FY) 2020-21 to identify funding for Movies in the Park for seven parks in Council Districts 8 and 10.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE Motion (Harris-Dawson - Wesson) relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for FY 2020-21 to instruct the City Administrative Officer to identify funding from sources including, but not limited to, the General Fund and the Justice Fund line item in the General City Purposes budget for Movies in the Park for the following seven parks: Algin Sutton, Mount Carmel, Harvard, St. Andrews, Van Ness, Martin Luther King Jr., and Denker.

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 (FY) 2020-21 to provide funding for Phase II of the Old Fire Station 39 Improvement Project.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE Motion (Martinez - Rodriguez) relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for FY 2020-21 to provide funding for Phase II of the Old Fire Station 39 Improvement Project.

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 (FY) 2020-21 to provide Municipal Improvements Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) funding for the first phase of the rehabilitation and restoration of the Warner Grand Theater.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE Motion (Martinez for Buscaino - O'Farrell) relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for FY 2020-21 to provide funding for the first phase of the planned multi-phased rehabilitation and restoration of the Warner Grand Theater, to be funded by MICLA.

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 (FY) 2020-21 to provide Municipal Improvements Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) funding for the Tujunga Canyon Green Streets Project.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE Motion (Rodriguez - Lee) to provide MICLA funding for the Tujunga Canyon Green Streets Project.

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 (FY) 2020-21 for a report on the feasibility of restoring funding for the repair and reconstruction of failed asphalt and concrete streets to FY 2019-20 funding levels.

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, for a report on the feasibility of restoring funding for the repair and reconstruction of failed asphalt streets and failed concrete streets to FY 2019-20 funding levels

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 (FY) 2020-21 for a report on the feasibility of providing funding for the Bureau of Street Services' (BSS) Motor Sweeper Route Optimization Technology for the remapping and optimization of Street Sweeping Routes.

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 providing funding for the BSS' Motor Sweeper Route Optimization Technology for the remapping and optimization of Street Sweeping Routes.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the General Fund Revenue Status Report - Year-End Update for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated June 11, 2020 relative to the General Fund Status Report - Year End Update for FY 2019-20, attached to Council file No. 19-0600-S181, inasmuch as this report is submitted for informational purposes only and no Council action is required.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE Motion (Rodriguez - Lee) relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for FY 2020-21 to provide Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles funding to install sidewalks along Glenoaks Boulevard between Colbalt and Bledsoe Streets, and a flashing beacon at Colbalt Street in Sylmar to allow students and the surrounding community to cross the street safely.

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 (FY) 2020-21 to authorize the use of Senate Bill (SB) 1 gas tax funding for contract trucking services for the Pavement Preservation Program prior to January 1, 2021.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE Motion (Koretz - O'Farrell) relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for FY 2020-21 to authorize the use of SB 1 gas tax funding for contract trucking services by the Bureau of Street Services that are necessary for the Pavement Preservation Program prior to January 1, 2021.

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 (FY) 2020-21 to provide Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) funding for sidewalk and curb improvements in Council District 7.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE Motion (Rodriguez - Martinez) relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for FY 2020-21 to provide MICLA funding for sidewalk and curb improvements along south side Hubbard Street from Dronfield Avenue to Foothill Boulevard, and to add a sidewalk to the north side Hubbard Street in front of 13755 Hubbard Street.

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 (FY) 2020-21 to provide Municipal Improvements Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) funding for the Pacoima Spreading Grounds feasibility and concept study.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE Motion (Rodriguez - Martinez) relative to amending the Mayor's Proposed Budget for FY 2020-21 to provide MICLA funding for the Pacoima Spreading Grounds feasibility and concept study.

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 (FY) 2020-21 to provide funding for leasing rooms in the Re Tan Hotel to provide shelters for families in Council District 13.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (O'Farrell - Krekorian): 

AUTHORIZE the use of $700,000 of the General City Purposes - Additional Homeless Services Account for a Family Shelter Lease for the Re Tan Hotel, subject to a feasibility evaluation by the City's Homelessness Coordinator.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the recommendation to appropriate a portion of the $10 million in the General City Purposes - Additional Homeless Services Account has no fiscal impact at this time.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CANNABIS REGULATION relative to the 2020 Comprehensive Fee Study.

(Rules, Elections, Intergovernmental Relations 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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COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CANNABIS REGULATION relative to the Public Convenience and Necessity Request standards and procedures.

(Rules, Elections, Intergovernmental Relations 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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CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - BUSCAINO) relative to clarifying and streamlining the Phase 3 Round 1 cannabis application process for cannabis business applicants and allowing the issuance of conditional Temporary Approval to Phase 3 Applicants for commercial cannabis activity.

(Rules, Elections, Intergovernmental Relations 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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COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CANNABIS REGULATION relative to the expanded cannabis Social Equity Analysis report.

(Rules, Elections, Intergovernmental Relations 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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CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (KREKORIAN - KORETZ - RODRIGUEZ) relative to the risks and dangers of un-regulated non-cannabis CBD products.

(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations 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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COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CANNABIS REGULATION (DCR) relative to the performance audit of the DCR's Phase III Round 1 Licensing Process.

(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations 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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CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (MARTINEZ - HUIZAR) relative to the feasibility of developing a cannabis enforcement program or task force, similar to the City Attorney’s Tobacco Enforcement Program.

(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations 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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COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CANNABIS REGULATION relative to a proposed ordinance amending Sections 104.01, 104.02, 104.03, 104.04, 104.05, 104.07, 104.08 and 104.12 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to reorganize, clarify and include necessary procedures for the administration of the City’s Commercial Cannabis Licensing and Social Equity Program.

(Rules, Elections, Intergovernmental Relations 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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COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CANNABIS REGULATION relative to reorganizing, clarifying and including necessary procedures for the administration of City’s commercial cannabis Licensing and Social Equity Program.

(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations 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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AD HOC COMMITTEE ON COMPREHENSIVE JOB CREATION PLAN AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to updating the Citywide Bid Preference Programs and First Source Hiring Ordinance.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the following modifications to the Local Business Preference Program, Small Local Business Program, and Transitional Job Opportunities Program Ordinances:
   
   
   1. Combine the Transitional Job Opportunities Program, Small Local Business Program, and Local Business Preference Program ordinances into a single program, to be named the Local Business Preference Program, to ensure a broader application of the Citywide bid preference.
      
      
   2. Increase the Transitional Job Opportunities Program contract threshold from $100,000 to $150,000.
      
      
   3. Allow local Small Business Enterprises, local Transitional Job Opportunities Program, and local subcontractors additional opportunities to qualify for the Local Business Preference Program, as follows:
      
      
      1. In addition to the Local Business Enterprise eight percent preference, if the business submitting a proposal holds a Small Local Business Enterprise certification approved by the Designated Administrative Agency it will receive an additional two percent preference.
         
         
      2. If the business submitting a proposal holds a Transitional Job Opportunities Program certification approved by the Designated Administrative Agency, it will receive an additional two percent preference.
         
         
      3. If the business submitting the proposal is certified as a Small Local Business and the contract amount is valued at less than $150,000, it will receive a ten percent preference. If the business submitting the proposal is not a local business, however, if it uses subcontractors who hold an Local Business Enterprise certification approved by the Designated Administrative Agency, a Small Local Business certification approved by the Designated Administrative Agency, and/or a Transitional Job Opportunities Program certification approved by the Designated Administrative Agency, it will earn a one percent preference for every ten percent of the cost of the proposed work to be performed by the certified subcontractor up to a maximum of a five percent preference.
         
         
      4. Awarding Authorities shall grant up to twelve percent Local Business Preference to Local Businesses.
         
         
2. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA) and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to prepare and present the necessary ordinance(s) to:
   
   
   1. Effectuate the proposed changes to: the Transitional Job Opportunities Program, including ensuring that Transitional Job Opportunities Programs are changed from being local to the state, to local to the County, to be consistent with all of the City's other local programs; the Local Business Preference Program; and Small Business Program.
      
      
   2. Instruct the BCA and the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to explore ways to automate the referral process.
      
      
   3. Effectuate any other changes approved by Council.
      
      
3. INSTRUCT the BCA to:
   
   
   1. Implement the modifications to the Transitional Job Opportunities Program, Local Business Preference Program, and Small Local Business Program consistent with this action.
      
      
   2. Revise certification criteria for the revised Local Business Preference Program which will be included in the rules and regulations that will accompany the implementing ordinance(s) and be promulgated by the BCA.
      
      
4. REQUEST the Board of Public Works and the BCA to conduct a marketing and educational campaign to the public on these revised programs.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the BCA, with the assistance of the EWDD, to:
   
   
   1. Develop revised rules and regulations for the implementation of the First Source Hiring Ordinance.
      
      
   2. Conduct training sessions for City employees on the implementation of the revised First Source Hiring Ordinance.
      
      
   3. Report to Council in six months with a status report on the implementation of the revised Local Business Preference Program and First Source Hiring Ordinance, including but not limited to the following: successes, challenges, and additional staffing requirements.
      
      
   4. Report to Council annually on program outcomes and ways to further enhance these programs, including but not limited to staffing and funding levels required for the new programs.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that this action may have a fiscal impact to the General Fund which cannot be estimated at this time. Increases in the number of businesses that qualify for a Citywide bid preference certification may result in increased expenditures during the contract award process.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Ms. Susana Reyes to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners (Board).

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Susana Reyes to the Board for the term ending June 30, 2025 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Reyes resides in Council District 10. (Current Composition: M = 1; F = 4)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JULY 8, 2020

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

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

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS (BOARD), CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO), AND CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a competitive sealed bid proposal method for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Scattergood Pershing Olympic Transmission Line Project (SPOTL Project).

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

1. CONCUR with the Board's action of February 25, 2020, Resolution No. 020 151, approving and recommending Council adoption of the Ordinance dated March 16, 2020 to establish the Engineer-Procure-Construct Criteria (Criteria) for selection of a contractor for the SPOTL Project, pursuant to Section 371(b) of the City Charter.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated March 16, 2020, authorizing the Board to award an Engineer-Procure-Construct Agreement pursuant to a competitive sealed proposal method, and permitting negotiations for the engineering, procurement, and construction of the SPOTL Project, including an option to contract out work necessary to decommission the existing Scattergood Olympic Line 2, for a term not to exceed five years in accordance with the Criteria outlined in said Ordinance. 
         

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the proposed Resolution and Ordinance will not have a fiscal impact on the City's General Fund. However, the ensuing contract will result in a total expenditure estimated at $61.4 million. Funding is proposed to be provided in Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23 from the Power Revenue Fund Adopted Budgets for this purpose. The proposed action complies with the LADWP's adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

10 VOTES REQUIRED

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

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

1. CONCUR with the Board's action of May 26, 2020, Resolution No. 020 213:
   
   
   1. Approving and authorizing the execution of the Amended and Restated Navajo Transmission Co-Tenancy Agreement, DWP No. BP 19-006; Amended and Restated Navajo Southern Transmission Agreement, DWP No. BP 19-007; Amended and Restated Navajo Western Transmission Agreement, DWP No. BP 19-008; Morgan 500 kiloVolt (kV) Switchyard Interconnection Agreement, DWP No. BP 19-002; Amended and Restated Morgan 500 kV Switchyard Interconnection Agreement, DWP No. BP 19-010; and Amendment No. 2 to the Navajo Project Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie Project Contract for the Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Replacement for the Phase Shifting Transformer at the Liberty Substation (Liberty Amendment No. 2), DWP No. 10622; collectively referred to as the Navajo Agreements between the LADWP and United States Department of the Interior, Arizona Public Service Company, Nevada Power Company dba NV Energy, Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, and Tucson Electric Power Company; collectively referred to as the Navajo Participants.
      
      
   2. Authorizing and directing the Chief Accounting Employee, LADWP, upon proper certification, to draw demands on the Power Revenue Fund in payment of the obligations arising from or related to the Navajo Agreements, in accordance with the terms of said Agreements.
                 
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying Ordinance dated June 17, 2020, approving and ratifying certain Navajo Agreements between the City, acting by and through the LADWP, and the Navajo Participants; and, delegating limited authority to the Board to act on and approve all future amendments to said Agreements without further approval by the Council, pursuant to Charter Sections 101 and 674, provided that such amendments do not increase the cost or extend the terms of said Agreements.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of the proposed Resolution and Ordinance will impact the LADWP Power Revenue Fund. The fiscal impact for the Navajo Transmission Agreements is unknown at this time, and a future determination regarding compliance will be provided in a subsequent report. All costs associated with the Morgan Interconnection Agreements are paid by the Morgan-Pinnacle Peak Participants. Liberty Amendment No. 2 is a time-only extension, and does not have a fiscal impact. These proposed actions comply with the LADWP's adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS (BOARD), CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO), CITY ATTORNEY, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a competitive sealed bid proposal method to establish Design-Build criteria for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Power Plants 1 and 2 Transmission Line Upgrade Project (Project).

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 18, 2020, authorizing the Board to award a contract pursuant to a competitive-sealed proposal method permitting negotiations for the engineering, procurement, and construction of the Project in accordance with City Charter Sections 371(b) and 674; and, award in whole or in part a Design-Build or Alternative Delivery Method contract for the replacement and construction of an existing double circuit transmission line from Haskell Canyon Switching Station to the Olive and Syimar Switching Stations.
   
   
2. CONCUR with the Board's action of May 26, 2020, Resolution No. 020 225, approving the Project Ordinance with the proposed criteria to be used in the selection of the contractor(s) for the Project pursuant to City Charter Section 371(b); and, that the Board be permitted to award the contract(s) for equipment and construction, for a term not to exceed five years, without further approval by the Council pursuant to City Charter Section 674.
   
   
3. REVIEW and DETERMINE that the Project is in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Sections 15080 - 15097.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the proposed Resolution and Ordinance will have no impact on the City's General Fund. However, the ensuing contract will result in a total expenditure estimated at $70 million. Funding will be budgeted in the LADWP Fiscal Years 2020-21 and 2021-22 Power Revenue Fund Adopted Budgets for this purpose. The proposed action complies with the LADWP's adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

10 VOTES REQUIRED

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) and RESOLUTION relative to the City's application strategy for the 2020 Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant. 

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

1. APPROVE the proposed grant activities, contained in Appendix A of the HCIDLA report dated June 12, 2020 (attached to the Council file), as recommended by the General Manager, HCIDLA, on behalf of the City. 
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to sign on behalf of the City as an applicant as determined by the LEAP Program as per the City Resolution, Appendix B of the HCIDLA report.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to lead the coordination, partnership and engagement in the development of the required application requirements for the LEAP Grant. 
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to lead the coordination, partnership and execution of the required Standard Agreement, annual progress reports (APRs) or any related documents in accordance with LEAP Grant requirements. 
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to accept the LEAP Grant funds if awarded. 
   
   
6. DIRECT the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to report on the acceptance of funds upon award. The report back shall include but not be limited to the following: recommended administration and distribution of funds, implementation of eligible activities, and program delivery timelines for the successful coordination, process and completion of LEAP Grant funded projects. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that there is no fiscal impact to the General Fund. All costs will be covered by the grant funds. The grant is currently structured as a reimbursement grant; however, HCIDLA is currently working with the California Department of Housing and Community Development to determine if part of the grant can be paid up front. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter) 

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (WESSON - PRICE - MARTINEZ for HARRIS-DAWSON - CEDILLO) relative to promoting racial equity, inclusion and diversity in City government.

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to:

1. Assert that racism is a public health crisis affecting our entire city.
   
   
2. Conduct an assessment of internal City policy and procedures, starting with the annual budget process, to ensure racial justice is a core element of city government, led by the Council with assistance from the Human Relations Commission.
   
   
3. Work to progress as an equity and justice-oriented organization, to identify specific activities to further enhance diversity and to ensure antiracism principles across City government.
   
   
4. Promote equity through all policies and enhance educational efforts aimed at understanding, addressing and dismantling racism and how it affects delivery of human and social services, economic development and public safety.
   
   
5. Continue to advocate locally for relevant policies that improve health in communities of color, and supports local, state, regional, and federal initiatives that advance efforts to dismantle systemic racism.
   
   
6. Further work to solidity alliances and partnerships with other organizations that are confronting racism and encourage other local, state, regional and national entities to recognize racism as a public health crisis.
   
   
7. Support community efforts to amplify issues of racism and engage actively and authentically with communities of color wherever they live.
   
   
8. Always promote and support policies that prioritize the health of all people, especially people of color by mitigating exposure to adverse childhood experiences.
   
   
9. Encourage racial equity training among all community partners, grantees, vendors and contractors.
   
   
10. Identify clear goals and objectives, including periodic reports to assess progress and capitalize on opportunities to further advance racial equity.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Immigrant Affairs, Civil Rights, and Equity Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS (BOARD) AND CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to a Third Amendment to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) to facilitate entry into Energy Imbalance Market.

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the Board's action of June 9, 2020, Resolution No. 020 233, approving the Third Amendment to the OATT, DWP No. BP 01-017, including the General Manager's Certificate and Supplemental Certificate recommending amendments to update the non-rate terms, conditions, and procedures for open access transmission and ancillary services in the OATT, to facilitate entry into Energy Imbalance Market; and, authorizing and directing the Chief Accounting Employee, LADWP, to draw demands on the Power Revenue Fund, upon proper certification, in payment of obligations arising under said Third Amendment.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of the Resolution and the Third Amendment to the OATT impacts the Power Revenue Fund, and complies with the LADWP's financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS (BOARD) AND CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER and RESOLUTION relative to Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47967 with Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition/Automatic Generation Control (SCADA/AGC) System.

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of May 26, 2020, Resolution No. 020 226, approving and authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47967 (Agreement) between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and OSI, to:

1. Extend the contractual term by five additional years from June 19, 2020 to June 18, 2025, for a total of term not to exceed 15 years; and, increase the Agreement amount by $26,589,278, for a not-to-exceed amount of $49,435,367, for continued software maintenance and technical support of the SCADA/AGC System; and, additional software products and support services to support the modernization and automation of the LADWP Power System distribution network.
   
   
2. Authorize and direct the Chief Accounting Employee, LADWP, to draw demands on the Power Revenue Fund upon proper certification, in accordance with the terms of Amendment No. 2 to said Agreement and Resolution.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of the Resolution impacts the Power Revenue Fund at a cost of $26.59 million. Funding in subsequent years will be budgeted accordingly to support the work. The proposed action complies with the LADWP's Financial Policies in that funding is available for such purpose.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 27, 2020

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

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

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 Yelena Lengle v. David Hazan, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC659488. (This matter arises from a bicycle accident, near the intersection of La Brea and Rosewood Avenue.)

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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 Kyong H. Kwak v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC685189. (This matter arises from a traffic accident near the intersection of Figueroa Street and James M. Wood Boulevard.)

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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 Medina Lester v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 18STCV10161. (This matter arises from a trip and fall on July 15, 2018 while plaintiff was crossing the street at Main Street and 110th street in Los Angeles, California.)

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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 Artak Muradyan v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC719223. (This matter involves a trip and fall which occurred on the sidewalk of Fulton Avenue near Victory Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.)

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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 Cheryl Ann Scheer v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 18STLC15289. (This matter arises from an automobile v. automobile collision that occurred on June 20, 2017 at Sepulveda Boulevard and Rinaldi Street in the City of Los Angeles.)

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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 Vasquez v. Hollywood Beautification Team, et. al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC655064. [This matter concerns a Qui Tam (whistleblower) action, alleging that defendants overbilled the State of California and City of Los Angeles for services provided.]

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA), BALLOT RESOLUTIONS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION calling for a potential ballot measure, to be submitted to the voters of the City of Los Angeles at a special election consolidated with the November 3, 2020, state general election ballot, to fund homeless services and programs, affordable housing, and other specific purposes through a parcel tax on certain vacant and/or unoccupied properties.

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

 Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 1, 2020

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

MAYOR’S VETO MESSAGE disapproving the Ordinance adopted by the Council on June 9, 2020 regarding approving and authorizing the execution of the Development Agreement by and between the City of Los Angeles and The City Market of Los Angeles, Inc., a California corporation, relating to real property in the Central City Community Plan area, and located at 1057 South San Pedro Street and ancillary locations (Block 1: 900-1080 South San Julian Street; 901 -1075 South San Pedro Street; Block 2: 1100-1118 South San Julian Street; 1122-1132 South San Julian Street; 1150 South San Julian Street; 1154 South San Julian Street; 1101-1145 South San Pedro Street; 612-624 East 11th Street; Block 3: 1021-1023 South San Julian Street; 1027 South San Julian Street; Block 4: 929 South San Julian Street; 933 South San Julian Street; 941-945 South San Julian Street).

TIME LIMIT FILE -  AUGUST 3, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 29, 2020) 

PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTION 250 (C)
 
12 VOTES REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE MAYOR’S VETO  

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 Guillermo Carreon v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC716861. (This matter arises from Plaintiff's claims of Discrimination and Retaliation in violation of Fair Employment and Housing Act against the City Personnel Office and Department of General Services.)

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)