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

(Continued from Council meeting of May 13, 2020)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of May 13, 2020)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of May 13, 2020)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of May 13, 2020)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of May 13, 2020)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of May 13, 2020)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of May 13, 2020)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of May 13, 2020)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of May 13, 2020)

1218 South Dunsmuir Avenue. (Lien: $428.40)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 13, 2020)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Bromont Avenue and Brand Boulevard No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Amigo Avenue and Sherman Way No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Craner Avenue and Oxnard Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Hill Street and 14th Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Violet Street and Santa Fe Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Rail to River Corridor Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Saloma Avenue and Magnolia Boulevard Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Fenton Avenue and Carl Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Douglas Street and Montana Street No. 2 Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the dedication of City-owned real property as easement for street and alley purposes on Barrington Avenue and alley northeasterly of Barrington Avenue, northwesterly of Missouri Avenue and southeasterly of Nebraska Avenue - Right of Way No. 36000-10076. 

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to the categorical exemptions included in the City's Environmental Guidelines under Article III, Class 5(19). 
   
   
2. DEDICATE the City-owned real property as easement for street and alley purposes on Barrington Avenue and alley northeasterly of Barrington Avenue, northwesterly of Missouri Avenue and southeasterly of Nebraska Avenue, shown on the Exhibit Map of the City Engineer's report dated July 16, 2020, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the dedication.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division, for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $4,000.73 was paid for processing this report pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.  No additional City funds are needed. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of August 4, 2020)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at Good Brown, located at 1509 South Mateo Street, Los Angeles, California 90021.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Good Brown, located at 1509 South Mateo Street, Los Angeles, California 90021, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
   
   
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at Good Brown, located at 1509 South Mateo Street, Los Angeles, California 90021.
   
   
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:  Giles Clark

Representative:  Margaret Taylor c/o Apex LA

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 17, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 14, 2020)

(Continued from Council meeting of August 4, 2020)

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the development of an Office of Anti-Corruption and Transparency (LA ACT).

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

1. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report on best practices in other jurisdictions or agencies for the development, implementation, structure and operation of an independent auditors/investigators office, LA ACT, to provide focused, independent and comprehensive oversight and monitoring of land use, development and construction processes and approvals in the City.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CLA, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and City Attorney, to report on the feasibility and with recommendations, including budget requirements and amendments to the Los Angeles Municipal Code, Los Angeles Administrative Code, and/or City Charter, for the creation of an independent auditors/investigators office, LA ACT, focused on land use, development and construction in the City, tasked with identifying and preventing fraud, corruption, and misconduct, and with the authority to conduct investigations of all government entities, the ability to issue subpoenas, examine all City documents, contracts, and monetary expenditures, compel testimony from City employees and elected officials, and recommend administrative discipline and policy improvements.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2020 Redistricting Process.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the Information Technology Agency (ITA), to review and recommend a software application to draw and analyze proposed geographic boundaries.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CLA to coordinate formation of the City Council Redistricting Commission and the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Redistricting Commission.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the CLA to seek financial and other resources necessary from the LAUSD to support the LAUSD Redistricting Commission and negotiate and report with any documents necessary to receive these resources.
   
   
4. REQUEST the City Council Redistricting Commission and the LAUSD Redistricting Commission to prepare and present budgets to support their work program.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to provide necessary administrative support to the City Council Redistricting Commission and the LAUSD Redistricting Commission.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the ITA with the CLA to prepare public outreach and meeting capabilities.
   
   
7. INSTRUCT the CLA to report on the status of any County, State, or Federal legislation or administrative action that may affect the timing of completion of the Redistricting process.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1343 East 21st Street (Case No. 368103) Assessor I.D. No. 5119-001-017

211 West 73rd Street (Case No. 662821) Assessor I.D. No. 6031-002-028

6026 East Meridian Street (Case No. 136535) Assessor I.D. No. 5484-004-011

740 West 24th Street (Case No. 710537) Assessor I.D. No. 7463-005-028

965 West 43rd Place (Case No. 97334) Assessor I.D. No. 5020-003-5033

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to a Fifth Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement with the Los Angeles County Development Authority and Emphasys Computer Solutions for the Provision of a Housing Listing Service (C-125923). 

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to execute a Fifth Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement (C-125926) with the Los Angeles County Development Authority and Emphasys Computer Solutions, Inc. for the continued provision of an affordable housing listing service, to increase compensation by $76,000 for cumulative compensation amount not to exceed $519,175, and to extend the contract term by 12 months from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 for a revised contract term of five years, in substantial conformance with the draft Amendment attached to the HCIDLA transmittal dated April 28, 2020, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and compliance with the City's contracting requirements. 
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to execute a fifth amendment to City contract number (C-125926) with the Los Angeles County Development Authority and Emphasys Computer Solutions, Inc., ending June 30, 2020, for an additional twelve months, for a contract term ending June 30, 2021. 
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to increase funding for City contract number (C-125926) with the Los Angeles County Development Authority and Emphasys Computer Solutions, Inc., by $76,000, for a new total of $519,175. The contract amendment shall be in substantial conformance with the draft document attached to the transmittal, subject to approval of HCIDLA's proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21. Funding is requested in the FY 2020-21 budget to be appropriated in Fund No. 100/43, Contractual Services Account No. 003040. The proposed funding sources are: $33,000 HOME Fund No. 561; $18,000 Municipal Housing Finance Fund No. 815; and $25,000 Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund No. 55J. 
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and City Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the CAO, and instruct the Controller to implement the instructions. 

Fiscal Impact Statement Submitted:  The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Funding for the proposed Fifth Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement (C-125926) with the Los Angeles County Development Authority and Emphasys Computer Solutions, Inc. will be provided by the Home Investment Partnership Program Fund ($33,000), Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund ($25,000), and Municipal Housing Finance Fund ($18,000). 

The recommendation in this report complies 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. 

The HCIDLA reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The recommendations contained in this report will authorize HCIDLA to add $76,000 to the contract with the County and Emphasys. Funding for this contract will be provided from the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget under Fund No. 100/43 Contractual Services Account No. 003040 to be reimbursed by the Municipal Housing Fund No. 815, Fund No. 561, and Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund No. 55J. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 11, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 11, 2020) 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter) 

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to a professional services agreement with Delia Torres dba Languages4you Translation Agency for translation services in support of various HCIDLA division programs. 

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

1. NOTE and FILE the HCIDLA transmittal dated May 11, 2020 relative to the request to execute a professional services agreement with Delia Torres dba Languages4you Translation Agency for the provision of translation services. 
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to: 
   
   
   1. Execute a professional services agreement with Delia Torres dba Languages4you Translation Agency for the provision of translation services in support of various HCIDLA programs, for an amount not to exceed $106,000, and contract term from August 1, 2020 through July 14, 2021, with a one-year renewal option, in substantial conformance with the draft Agreement attached to the Council file, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, funding availability, and compliance with the City's contracting requirements. 
      
      
   2. Prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the CAO. 
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: 
   
   
   1. Transfer appropriations totaling $625 within the Accessible Housing Fund No. 10D/43 as follows: 
      
      

      From:
      	Account	Title	Amount
      	43T143	HCID	$458.28
      	43T299	Reimbursement of General Fund Costs	166.72
      		Total	$625.00
      To:
      	Account	Title	Amount
      	43T560	Translation Services	$625.00

      
      
      
   2. Reduce appropriations in the amount of $458.28 within Fund No. 100/43, Account No. 001010, Salaries General. 
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with Delia Torres dba Languages4you Translation Agency, for an amount not to exceed $320,000 and a three-year term commencing on or about August 1, 2020 and expiring on July 31, 2023, subject to funding availability and approval of the City Attorney as to form. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. Funding for the proposed agreement with Delia Torres dba Languages4you Translation Agency will be provided by the Systematic Code Enforcement Fee Trust Fund ($45,575), Accessible Housing Fund ($41,625), Rent Stabilization Trust Fund ($10,180), Community Development Trust Fund ($7,795), and Municipal Housing Finance Fund ($835). 

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. 

The HCIDLA reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The contract will be funded by the Community Development Block Grant Fund No. 424, Rent Stabilization Trust Fund No. 440, Code Enforcement Trust Fund No. 41M, Accessible Housing Program Fund No. 10D, and Municipal Housing Finance Fund No. 815 for Fiscal Year 2020-21 and will continue to be funded through the annual budget process in Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter) 

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to the First Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) lease agreement with Prologis Targeted US Logistics Fund, LP.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the First Amendment to LAWA Lease Agreement DA-5441 with Prologis Targeted US Logistics Fund, LP, to reduce the rental amount and extend the term by three months, for LAWA's use of an industrial building located at 5540 West Century Boulevard.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on June 18, 2020, by Resolution No. 27038, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to Lease Agreement DA-5441 with Prologis Targeted US Logistics Fund, LP.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – AUGUST 13, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – AUGUST 12, 2020)

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

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (WESSON - PRICE) relative to an agreement with Brotherhood Crusade, Black Fund United, Inc. for the operation of the Vision Theatre located at 3341 West 43rd Place, Los Angeles.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Attorney, City Administrative Officer (CAO), Department of General Services, and the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), to negotiate an agreement with Brotherhood Crusade, Black Fund United, Inc., for the operation of the Vision Theatre located at 3341 West 43rd Place, Los Angeles, California 90008.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the DCA to refrain from booking any events at the Vision Theatre until the Council has reviewed the recommendations of the CLA.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

MOTION (CEDILLO - O'FARRELL) relative to renewing the Greater Chinatown Business Improvement District (BID) contract with New City America, Inc. by one year.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. EXTEND the contract between the City and New City America, Inc. for activities associated with the renewal of the Greater Chinatown Business Improvement District (C-134971) by one year, for a contract period of August 1, 2020 to August 1, 2021, with a one-year renewal option, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - CEDILLO) relative to amending Council action of May 26, 2020 regarding repurposing of Cultural Affairs funding from Hansen Dam Fireworks to CD 7 COVID-19 Programming.

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

1. AMEND the Council action of May 26, 2020 to RE-APPROPRIATE $75,000 from the Arts and Cultural Facilities and Services Trust Fund No. 480/30, previously allocated for Hansen Dam Fireworks to a new Account in the Cultural Affairs Fund No. 100/30 entitled CD-7 COVID-19 Programming to serve residents of the Seventh District with Arts and Cultural Programming in Response to COVID-19, inasmuch as the original action on this matter was not implemented prior to the close of the previous fiscal year and the funds were reverted to the cash balance of the Arts and Cultural Facilities and Services Trust Fund.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Cultural Affairs to 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 (KORETZ - LEE) relative to funding for tree trimming and other as needed improvements in Council District 5.

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

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $200,000 in the Council District 5 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) as follows:
   

   $20,000 be deposited in Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services)

   $100,000 be deposited in Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 1090 (Overtime)

   $30,000 be deposited in Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 1010 (Salaries)

   $30,000 be deposited in Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall)

   $20,000 be deposited in Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 6020 (Materials)

2. AUTHORIZE the BSS to make any corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (KORETZ - LEE) relative to funding for various non-reimbursable overtime activities at the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Wilshire, West Los Angeles, West Valley and Pacific Divisions in Council District 5.

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

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $70,000 in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0705 (CD 5 Community Services) to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 1092 (Overtime - Police Officers) for various non-reimbursable overtime activities in Council District 5 to be allocated as follows: $25,000 to Wilshire Division; $25,000 to West Los Angeles Division; $10,000 to West Valley Division; $10,000 to Pacific Division.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to 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.

MOTION (WESSON - MARTINEZ) relative to amending Council action of February 19, 2020 to transfer responsibility of the contract of the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) / La Brea-La Cienega Greening Study.

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND the Council action of February 19, 2020 relative to LANI / La Brea-La Cienega Greening Study / Council District 10 / AB1290 / Allocation Fund to transfer the responsibility / administration of the contract in this matter from the City Clerk to the Bureau of Street Services so that the Bureau of Street Services will be responsible for executing the contract and overseeing the work conducted by LANI.

MOTION (WESSON - MARTINEZ) relative to amending Council action of June 16, 2020 regarding the funding for the replacement of the air conditioning system at the Tom Bradley FamilySource Center.

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

AMEND Council action of June 16, 2020 relative to the transfer of Council District 10 AB 1290 funds for the replacement of the air conditioning system at the Tom Bradley FamilySource Center to TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $6,453 in the AB1290 Fund No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Department of General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 3180 (Construction Materials) to cover the cost of a change order for this project.

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. No. 2006-6862 located at 355 Newland Street, southerly of Meridian Street.

(Bond No. C-136295)

Owner: Colleen M. Edwards, Trustee of the Colleen M. Edwards Trust; Surveyor: Chris D. Nelson

Fiscal Impact Statement: The subdivider has paid a fee of $8,981.60 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B) (3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 73723 located at 5500 West Olympic Boulevard westerly of Cochran Avenue.

(Bond No. C-136372)

Owner: Pacific 5500, LLC;  Surveyor: Alfred J. Thelwell

Fiscal Impact Statement: The subdivider has paid a fee of $8,981.60 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A)(2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled The Parking Spot et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS170107.  (This matter involves potential settlement of The Parking Spot CEQA Writ Litigation challenging the Environmental Impact Report prepared/certified for the Landside Access Modernization Plan (LAMP) for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX))

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the formation of the Chinatown Property Business Improvement District (BID).

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION to establish a BID to be known as the Chinatown BID pursuant to the Provisions of the BID Law of 1994 (Division 18, Part 7, Streets and Highways Code, State of California) and to levy assessments.
   
   
2. ADOPT the Preliminary Report of the City Clerk, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. ADOPT the Management District Plan, attached to the Council file.
   
   
4. ADOPT the Engineer's Report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
5. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The petitions submitted on behalf of the proponents of the proposed Chinatown BID are signed by property owners who will pay more than 50 percent of the assessments proposed to be levied.
      
      
   2. All parcels included in the BID will receive a special benefit from the improvements and activities that are to be provided.
      
      
   3. All parcels will have a special benefit conferred upon them and upon which an assessment would be imposed are those as identified in the Management District Plan.
      
      
   4. In accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution all assessments are supported by the Engineer’s Report, prepared by a registered professional engineer certified by the State of California.
      
      
   5. In accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution and based on the facts and conclusions contained in the Engineer’s Report, the assessment levied on each parcel within the proposed BID is proportionate to the special benefit derived from the improvements and activities that are to be provided.
      
      
   6. In accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution and based on the facts and conclusions contained in the Engineer’s Report, the Engineer has separated the general from special benefits. The Engineer's Report identified general benefits in the amount of 2 percent to be separated from the special benefits conferred on parcels within the proposed BID. The yearly general benefits cost must be paid from funds other than the assessments collected for the Chinatown BID. The general benefit cost for first year of operation is $40,979.
      
      
   7. No publicly owned parcel is exempt from assessment.
      
      
   8. The assessments for the proposed BID are not taxes and that the BID qualifies for exemption from Proposition 26 under exemption 7 of Article XIIIC, Section 1(e).
      
      
   9. The services to be provided by the Owners’ Association are in the nature of professional, expert, technical or other special services, that the services are of a temporary and occasional character, and that the use of competitive bidding would be impractical, not advantageous, undesirable or where the common law otherwise excuses compliance with competitive bidding requirements.
      
      
   10. The proposed improvements and activities are completely separate from the day-to-day operations of the City.
       
       
6. APPROVE the Los Angeles Chinatown Business Council, Incorporated to administer the Chinatown BID if the BID is renewed.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, upon establishment of the BID, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City and Los Angeles Chinatown Business Council, Incorporated, a non-profit corporation, for the administration of the BID’s programs.
   
   
8. DIRECT the City Clerk to comply with the notice, protest, and hearing procedures prescribed in the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (California Government Code, Section 53750 et seq.).
   
   
9. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Clerk, to prepare an enabling Ordinance establishing the Chinatown BID for City Council consideration at the conclusion of the required public hearing.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that assessments levied on the six City-owned properties within the BID are to be paid from the General Fund total $137,922.68 for the first year of the BID. Funding is available in the BID Trust Fund No. 659 to pay the General Fund’s share of assessments for the first operating year. Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the Chinatown BID is $40,979 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 five-year term.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

MOTION (CEDILLO - MARTINEZ) and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and RESOLUTION relative to recommendations regarding the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Homekey Program Notice of Funding Availability.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the CAO to apply on behalf of the City to the State of California Homekey Program Notice of Funding Availability, with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles serving as the lead applicant, for a maximum award of $250 million. The City will prioritize properties that:
   
   
   1. May be occupied within 90 days for interim housing.
      
      
   2. Have minimal or no rehabilitation needs for operation as interim housing.
      
      
   3. Could be converted to permanent housing units within three to five years.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the CAO to enter into an Agreement, reviewed and approved by the City Attorney, with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles outlining the roles and responsibilities as co-applicants to the State of California Homekey Program Notice of Funding Availability.
   
   
3. APPROVE up to $150 million in COVID-19 Federal Relief Fund monies for the matching funds for successful Homekey Program applications.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the CAO to transfer up $150 million in COVID-19 Federal Relief Fund to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles to ensure the timely acquisition of all approved Homekey Program applications.
   
   
5. APPROVE $30,000,000 in Emergency Solutions Grant-COVID to fund urgent rehabilitation of successful Homekey Program properties.
   
   
6. APPROVE $100,000 from COVID-19 Federal Relief Fund No. 63M, Department No. 10, Account No. 10T695, to the Department of General Services, Department No. 40, General Fund No. 100, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services to conduct appraisals on approved Homekey properties.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the CAO, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), to issue a Request for Proposals to select qualified owner/operators for approved Homekey Program properties.
   
   
8. REQUEST that the City Attorney work with the CAO, with the assistance of the HCIDLA, to develop a deed of trust, regulatory agreement and any other necessary legal document to transfer ownership of approved Homekey Program properties to the selected owner/operators ensuring the City's interests and the sites' use meet the goals of the City and the Homekey Program.
   
   
9. REQUEST that Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles lease the units it acquires under the Homekey program in compliance with the Homelessness Roadmap Plan.
   
   
10. DIRECT the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to develop the Emergency Solutions Grant-COVID Consolidated Plan amendment and post for public comment immediately following the approval of this report.
    
    
11. INSTRUCT the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to amend the necessary contract with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for the Emergency Solutions Grant.
    
    
12. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, as required by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development, in or order to submit the Homekey Program application.
    
    
13. DIRECT the CAO to report back on successful properties and request the individual authorizing resolutions for each successful project, prior to executing the Standard Agreement with the State of California.
    
    
14. AUTHORIZE the CAO to prepare Controller instructions or make necessary technical adjustments, including to the names of the Special Fund accounts recommended for the CAO report dated August 7, 2020, consistent with the Mayor and Council action in this matter; and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommendations in this report at this time. All of the recommendations in this report will be funded with CARES Act funding.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Ad Hoc on COVID-19 Recovery and Neighborhood Investment Committee waived consideration of the above matter)