ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a vacation request for Cum Laude Avenue between St. Bernard Street and 92nd Street (VAC-E1401343).

Recommendations for Council action: 

1. RESCIND the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) report dated February 20, 2020, attached to the Council file, as information contained within has been superseded by a future report. 
   
   
2. FIND that the vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Street, Highways, and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of-way indicated below, shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the City Engineer's report dated June 22, 2020 attached to the Council file, and that the limit of the vacation area be permitted to be adjusted based on the final design of the cul-de-sac on 92nd Street: 
   
                 Cum Laude Avenue between St. Bernard Street and 92nd Street 
   
   
3. REVIEW and CONSIDER the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Northside Plan Update (Project) Draft and Final Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2012041003) dated May 2014 and February 2015, respectively (Transmittal Nos. 1 and 2). The Project EIR was prepared by the Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA) in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and included the street vacation of Cum Laude Avenue between St. Bernard Street and 92nd Street (Vacation).
   
   
4. FIND that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Vacation that mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment. Project mitigation measures are described in the Project EIR and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP) dated February 2015. A fully enforceable program for reporting or monitoring the changes required in the Vacation, or made a condition of approval to avoid or substantially lessen significant environmental effects, has been required by the City. A copy of BOE's Summary of Relevant Findings and Mitigation Measures, included in the CEQA Recommendations for Council Referral Letter dated September 11, 2019 (EMG Memo), is attached and incorporated herein (Transmittal No. 3).
   
   
5. CONCUR with the Board of Airport Commissioners finding that the unavoidable significant adverse operational and construction air quality related impacts associated with the proposed Project are acceptable in light of the economic, legal, social, technological, and other benefits the Project will bring to the surrounding community and LAWA. These specific overriding considerations are described in the Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Project dated February 2015 and is attached and incorporated herein (Transmittal No. 4). 
   
   
6. FIND that no new information exists to show that the Project or circumstances of the Project have been changed to require additional environmental review, as described in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, and therefore the existing environmental documents adequately describe the potential impacts for the Vacation. 
   
   
7. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the streets, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements. 
   
   
8. FIND that in conformance with Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter, the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan. 
   
   
9. DETERMINE that in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code, that the vacation area is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities. 
   
   
10. DETERMINE that in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code, that the the vacation area is not necessary for present or prospective public use. 
    
    
11. ADOPT the City Engineers report with the conditions contained therein. 
    
    
12. DENY the vacation of the area, shown colored yellow on Exhibit B of the City Engineer's report dated June 22, 2020, attached to the Council file. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $69,400 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner. 

Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of Vermont Avenue and 85th Street Vacation District (Airspace and Street Vacation). California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis and recommendations (1) that project be determined to be statutorily exempt under Public Resources Code Sections 21155 and 21155.1, and (2) that the transit priority development project and the associated street and alley vacation meets all of the requirements of Section 21151.1 subdivisions (a) and (b) and a requirement of subdivision (c) as set forth in the Notice of Exemption, Transmittal No. 2 of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) Recommendation report (VAC-E1401352). 

Recommendations for Council action: 

1. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of-way indicated below, shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the City Engineer's report dated July 23, 2020 attached to the Council file, and that the exact limits of the vacation areas be permitted to be adjusted based on the final approved design of the adjoining street improvements:
   
   
   1. An approximately 30.5 feet wide portion of the easterly side of Vermont Avenue between 84th Street and Manchester Avenue. 
      
      
   2. 85th Street from Vermont Avenue to approximately 137 feet easterly thereof. 
      
      
   3. The alley easterly of Vermont Avenue between 84th Street and 85th Street. 
      
      
   4. The alley southerly of 84th Street from the alley easterly of Vermont Street to approximately 27 feet easterly thereof. 
      
      
   5. The limited airspace of the corner of Vermont Avenue and 84th Street, above a lower limit of 15 feet above the sidewalk surface.
      
      
2. REVIEW and CONSIDER the Vermont Avenue and 85th Street Vacation District Notice of Exemption (NOE), which was prepared by the BOE with supporting documentation provided by the County of Los Angeles (Transmittal No. 2). 
   
   
3. FIND that the vacation, which is a component of the Vermont and Manchester Transit priority Project previously adopted by the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors on December 5, 2017, is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Public Resource Code Sections 21155 and 21155.1. The transit priority development project and the associated street and alley vacation meet all the requirements of sections 21151.1 subdivisions (a) and (b) and a requirement of subdivision (c) as detailed in the NOE attachments. As such, this project is declared to be a sustainable communities project. 
   
   
4. SPECIFY that the Engineering's Permit Case Management Division, located at 201 North Figueroa Street, Suite 290, Los Angeles, CA 90012, is the custodian of the documents or other relevant material which constitute the record of the proceedings upon which the Council's decision is based .
   
   
5. FIND that there is a public benefit to this street vacation. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements. 
   
   
6. FIND that, in conformance with Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter, the vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan. 
   
   
7. DETERMINE that, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the vacation area is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities. 
   
   
8. DETERMINE that, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the vacation area is not necessary for present or prospective public use. 
   
   
9. ADOPT the City Engineer's report with the conditions contained therein. 
   
   
10. DENY the vacation of the area, shown colored orange on Exhibit B of the City Engineer's report dated July 23, 2020, attached to the Council file. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a deposit of $64,200 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit to the deposit will be required of the petitioner to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the LAAC. 

Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

MOTION (MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing one or more series of qualified solid waste disposal facility bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $150,000,000 (Bonds) to finance improvements to solid waste disposal facilities located at 9081 and 9227 Tujunga Avenue in Council District 6.

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

1. HOLD a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) hearing at the City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION to allow the *California Statewide Communities Development Municipal Finance Authority to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $150,000,000 to provide financing improvements to solid waste disposal facilities located at 9081 and 9227 Tujunga Avenue in Council District 6.  
   
   
   

*Journal corrections in bold

MOTION (MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $18,000,000 for the acquisition, development, improvement, and equipping of an existing 103-unit multifamily housing project (Project) located at 11971 Allegheny Street in Council District 6.

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

1. HOLD a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Hearing  at the City Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.
   
   

2. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION to allow California Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $18,000,000 to provide financing for the acquisition, development, improvement, and equipping of an existing 103-multifamily housing project located at 11971 Allegheny Street in Council District 6.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to appointments of members to the Workforce Development Board (WDB) for the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointments of the following members of the WDB, as detailed in the July 1, 2020 Communication from the Mayor, attached to the Council file, for the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022, are APPROVED and CONFIRMED:

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Jay Sanderson to the Human Relations Commission.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Jay Sanderson to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2024, to fill the vacancy created by Ms. Amna Qazi, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Sanderson resides in Council District Five. 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

Background Check: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to extend the reduced cost of a vending operating permit until July 1, 2021.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 25, 2020, amending Section 42.13.B.2 of the LAMC to extend the reduced cost of a vending operating permit until July 1, 2021.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) and the process for monitoring project implementation.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of Department General Managers, or designees, tasked with implementing CRA/LA EBP funded projects, programs, or activities related to the Bond Expenditure Agreement (BEA; Contract C-125212) and as identified in Attachment A of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report dated July 29, 2020, attached to the Council file, to provide the Bond Oversight Committee and Council with quarterly updates on the implementation status and accounting of those EBP-funded projects, programs, and activities including the reprogramming of any EBP funds through the remaining term of the BEA, or January 15, 2025.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CAO, with the assistance of the CLA, Economic and Workforce Development Department, and any City Department involved in implementing EBP-funded projects, programs, and activities to report to the Bond Oversight Committee within 30 days with a comprehensive standardized monitoring report that tracks the progress of all EBP-funded projects and the accounting of all EBP funds on a quarterly basis through the remaining term of the BEA, or January 15, 2025.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that approval of the above recommendations will not have an impact on the General Fund inasmuch as this is informational only. The extent of any future impact on the General Fund is unknown at this time.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to encouraging and incentivizing women- and minority-owned businesses to bid on City contracts, and on steps the City can take to ensure that qualified women- and minority-owned businesses are awarded contracts with the City.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Cedillo - Price):

REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Department of General Services, to report with options to further encourage and incentivize women- and minority-owned businesses to bid on City contracts, and on steps the City can take to ensure that qualified women- and minority-owned businesses are awarded contracts with the City.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to evaluating economic development incentives for the proposed hotel development at 544 Pacific Avenue in San Pedro (Project).

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino - Koretz), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

AUTHORIZE and INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to hire the consultants necessary to evaluate the Project, as further detailed in the text of the Motion, attached to the Council file, and make recommendations on economic development incentives that could help the project proceed, including but not limited to:

1. A potential incentive agreement consistent with City policies.
   
   
2. Accept $150,000 for consultant services from the Developer to analyze the economics and financing associated with this proposal, with the understanding that the Developer will pay the full cost of any financial and economic analysis, consultants, and any other reviews associated with the economic evaluation of this Project.
   
   
3. Cause these funds to be deposited into the Council Fund No. 100/28, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services).

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES REPORT relative to the Sidewalk and Park Vending Program permit extension and fee deferment. 

Recommendations for Council action: 

1. CONSIDER and approve the following Bureau of Street Services (BSS) recommendations: 
   
   
   1. Defer permit fees until December 31, 2020, with the temporary return of fees paid to date. A fee not paid by that date December 31, 2020, will result in revocation of the permit.
      
      
   2. Extend the expiration date of all vending permits issued through June 30, 2020, to be eighteen months from the date of permit issuance. 
      
      
   3. Report back before December 31, 2020, if the emergency conditions require consideration of a further extension or other modifications. 
      
      
   4. Extend the Sidewalk and Park Vending Program enrollment period through December 31, 2020.   
      
      
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer to report back on the cost of processing a sidewalk vending permit application. 
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the BSS to report back on the feasibility of creating a payment installment plan for the sidewalk vending permit process. 

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to submit grant applications to the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to compete for the 2021 Active Transportation Program (ATP) - Cycle 5 Call for Projects.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, and/or the Director of the respective lead City department, to:
   
   
   1. Submit 13 grant applications to the Caltrans on behalf of the City for possible funding through the ATP grant, for all recommended projects referenced in the subject LADOT report dated August 12, 2020, attached to Council file No. 14-0499-S5.
      
      
   2. Execute any necessary funding and contractual documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, for projects that are awarded funding through this grant opportunity.
      
      
2. DIRECT the General Manager, LADOT, and/or the Director of the respective lead City department, to identify any additional resource needs, including staff and/or overtime funding, for the implementation of the projects that are awarded funding through this grant opportunity; and, to seek approval for any additional staffing from the Council prior to accepting the ATP grant funds.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the LADOT, in consultation with the Bureau of Street Services and Bureau of Engineering, to report back in 90 days with recommendations for a City-wide coordinated project selection process for transportation grant applications.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there is no impact to the City's General Fund. No local match is required for the aforementioned projects. There is also no immediate impact on special funds; however, future appropriations by the Mayor and the Council will require a final memorandum of understanding or notice of award to deliver the projects, such as design, project management, construction, and inspection. For projects awarded grant funding, LADOT, with the City Administrative Officer and the Chief Legislative Analyst, will identify the recommended appropriate sources of funds from available revenues during the development of each Fiscal Year's budget, as well as multi-year schedules for transportation special funds.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to accept the annual allocation of Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Senate Bill (SB) 1 State Transit Assistance (STA) program funds for transit and capital and operating projects.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, or Chief of Transit Programs, to apply for and accept up to $1,694,953 in FY 2020 SB1 STA program funds; and, execute any necessary agreements and contractual documents with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) on behalf of the State of California Department of Transportation, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the General Manager, LADOT, or designee, to apply for, submit, and execute the annual claim to the Metro for the FY 2020 SB1 STA funding allocation, in an amount not to exceed $1,694,953.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The SB1 STA funds will be deposited in the Proposition A Fund 385, Revenue Code 3361, State Grants - Other.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to execute five Contract Amendments with MV Transportation, Inc. (MVT) for transit and paratransit services, to allow payment of COVID-19 related expenses.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, or designee, to execute the following Amendments to existing Agreements with MVT, to allow MVT to prepare and invoice the City for COVID-19 related operations or maintenance services, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality:
   
   
   1. Sixth Amendment to Agreement C-127028, for the Cityride program.
      
      
   2. Fourth Amendment to Agreement C-127432, for the DASH Central region.
      
      
   3. Second Amendment to Agreement C-127433, for the DASH North and South regions.
      
      
   4. First Amendment to Agreement C-134340, for the DASH Mid-City and Central regions and the LAnow program.
      
      
   5. First Amendment to Agreement C-13434, for the DASH Downtown region.
      
      
2. INSTRUCT the LADOT to submit requests for reimbursement from the CARES Act funding allocation provided through Metro as quickly as possible, giving priority to lost revenue.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Funding is available for the proposed Contracts and Amendments within the Proposition A Local Transit Assistance Fund, with reimbursements to come from Federal grant funding. Funding for subsequent years of the Contract will be provided in those respective Fiscal Year budgets. The recommended actions comply with the City's Financial Policies in that sufficient Special Fund revenues are available and eligible for this purpose.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to enable the Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System (LACERS) to determine the effective retirement dates for Separation Incentive Program (SIP) retirement applicants.

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

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

(URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING)

142 West 52nd Street (Case No. 689778) Assessor I.D. No. 5110-030-014

281 East 48th Street (Case No. 676812) Assessor I.D. No. 5109-009-*022

*Journal correction in bold

3444 West Florence Avenue (Case No. 711753) Assessor I.D. No. 4012-017-015

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - BUSCAINO) relative to the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) various co-response units.

Recommendation for Council action:

DIRECT the LAPD to report in regard to its various co-response units, including but not limited to the Mental Evaluation Unit, Systemwide Mental Assessment Response Teams, Domestic Abuse Response Teams, and Homeless Outreach and Proactive Engagement teams with said report to include:

1. Information on the number of officers assigned to these units.
   
   
2. Number of calls responded to annually and how they are dispatched.
   
   
3. Qualifications, specialized training, length of service and method of selection for officers assigned to these units, as well as any incentives offered for assignment to one of these units.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - MARTINEZ)  relative to re-initiating the street vacation proceedings for 31st Street northerly of Jefferson Boulevard from Catalina Street to 250 feet easterly thereof. 

Recommendations for Council action: 

1. INITIATE the street vacation proceedings for 31st Street northerly of Jefferson Boulevard from Catalina Street to 250 feet easterly thereof, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law. 
   
   
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to process this vacation request under Council file No. 03-0314, Engineering Work Order No. E-1400844, and apply the conditions established under the Council action of September 21, 2018 relative to Council file No. 03-0314 excepting condition 5(a) as contained in the Bureau of Engineering report dated June 6, 2018.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to append the Motion to Council file No. 03-0314.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTION (RODRIGUEZ - PRICE) relative to establishing the City’s position regarding H.R. 2831 (Mitchell)/S. 1517 (Kaine), the Building United States Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILDS) Act, which would require the Secretary of Labor to award grants for promoting industry or sector partnerships to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement as part of an infrastructure investment.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for H.R. 2831 (Mitchell)/S. 1517 (Kaine), the BUILDS Act, which would require the Secretary of Labor to award grants for promoting industry or sector partnerships to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement as part of an infrastructure investment.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City Administrative Officer 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 CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTION (RODRIGUEZ - MARTINEZ) relative to establishing the City’s position regarding legislation and/or administrative action that reverses the recent amendment to the guidelines of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which undermine existing protections for victims of sexual violence and compromise the safety of all students on school campuses.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for legislation and/or administrative action that reverses the recent amendment to the guidelines of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which undermine existing protections for victims of sexual violence and compromise the safety of all students on school campuses.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City Administrative Officer 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)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (CEDILLO - MARTINEZ) relative to establishing the City’s position regarding SB 1399 (Durazo) which would provide protections for garment workers including prohibiting the practice of piece-rate compensation and requiring garment manufacturers and contractors to jointly share legal responsibility for their workers.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for SB 1399 (Durazo) which would provide protections for garment workers including prohibiting the practice of piece-rate compensation and requiring garment manufacturers and contractors to jointly share legal responsibility for their workers.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

GENERAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS (Board) relative to amendment to Lease LAA-8975 with Southwest Airlines Company.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by said Board that the action is this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.i of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the First Amendment to Lease LAA-8975 with Southwest Airlines Company, to reduce the maximum Facility Improvements acquisition amount by $14,228,552 and to remove portions of the secure connector scope of work from the Facility Improvements under said lease at Los Angeles International Airport.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on July 30, 2020, by Resolution 27081, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, of Los Angeles World Airports to execute said First Amendment to Lease LAA-8975 with Southwest Airlines Company.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Board.  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 - SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

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

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

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS (Board) relative to a proposed amendment to Permit No. 692 with Yusen Terminals, LLC (YTI).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article IIl, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE Harbor Department Resolution No. 20-9682 authorizing proposed 12th Amendment to Permit No. 692 with YTI.
   
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed 12th Amendment to Harbor Department (Port) Permit No. 692 with YTI to modify and increase the land usage under the Permit for a net addition of 7.04 acres and related compensation increase will generate a revenue increase of $262,240 to the Port in Fiscal Year 2021. The proposed terms meet Port leasing and financial policies. All funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund. There is no impact on the City General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 30, 2020)

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

ADMINSTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS relative to a proposed second amendment to the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Developer Agreement between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and Carson Dominguez Properties, L.P.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE Harbor Department Resolution No. 20-9631 authorizing proposed second amendment to FTZ Developer Agreement No. 20-2824-B between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and Carson Dominguez Properties, L.P.
   
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed Second Amendment to the FTZ Developer Agreement No. 2824 between the Harbor Department (Port) and Carson Dominguez Properties, L.P. (CDP) will have no impact on the City General Fund. CDP paid and initial one-time application fee of $2,500 deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund. Approval of the agreement provides tax and operating benefits to CDP and economic development in the region. There will be no additional payment to the Port. The recommendations in this report comply with Port Financial Policies in that any expenditures made for FTZ-related expenses will be paid by appropriate Port revenues and fees.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 30, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 30, 2020)

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

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS (Board) relative to a proposed extension of State of California Network 3, contract Authorizations to Order services from AT&T Corporation.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE Harbor Department Resolution No. 20-9655 authorizing approval of a proposed extension of State of California Network 3, contract Authorizations to Order services from AT&T Corporation.
   
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed Harbor Department (Port) Agreement No. 15-3333A authorizes purchase of discounted telecommunication services and equipment through two Authorizations to Order with AT&T Corporation under the State of California, California Network and Telecommunications 3 Statewide Contract for an extended term of 18 months, ending December 31, 2021, resulting in a total term of six years and six months. Minimum funding of $656,000 for these services is included in the Port 2020-21 Budget from the Harbor Revenue Fund. There is no impact on the City General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 30, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 30, 2020)

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

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS (Board) relative to a proposed Permit No. 932 with Southern California Edison (SCE) Company.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article III Class 1(18)(g) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE Harbor Department Resolution No. 20-9624 authorizing proposed Permit No. 932 with SCE Company.
   
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed Harbor Department (Port) Permit No. 932 with SCE Company would allow SCE continued access to operate and maintain its overhead electrical power transmission line across the Intermodal Container Transfer Facility for a period of 20 years at an annual rate of $76,687, adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index and reset every five years to reflect fair market rental value. The proposed compensation meets Port leasing and financial policies. All funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund. SCE will be responsible for all costs related to the operation and maintenance of the premises. There is no impact on the City General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 30, 2020)

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

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - BONIN) relative to funding for maintenance services throughout Council District Eight coordinated by the Coalition for Responsible Community Development.

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

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $100,000 in the AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281208 (CD 8 Redevelopment Projects-Services) to the Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for maintenance services throughout Council District Eight coordinated by the Coalition for Responsible Community Development, as further detailed in the text of the Motion.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification to prepare the necessary documents with and/or payments to the Coalition for Responsible Community Development, or any other agency or organization, in the above amount for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion.

MOTION (MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing Multifamily Housing Revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $13,797,356 to finance the acquisition and new construction of the 46-unit multifamily housing project known as Oatsie's Place (Project) located at 16015 Sherman Way in Council District 6.

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

1. CONSIDER the results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) public hearing held on July 15, 2020 for the Project.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION approving the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $13,797,356 for the acquisition and new construction of a 46-unit multifamily housing project located at 16015 Sherman Way in Council District 6.

MOTION (KORETZ - BLUMENFIELD) relative to reactivating and restoring Council file No. 17-1237-S1 to its most recent legislative status as of the date of the file's expiration.

Recommendation for Council action:

REACTIVATE and RESTORE the matter of the Definition of Kennel / Business Purposes / Los Angeles Planning and Zoning Code / Amendment, as recorded under Council file No. 17-1237-S1, which expired per Council policy (CF 05-0553), to its most recent legislative status as of the date of the file's expiration.

Recommendations for Council action:  

1. APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, the Street Banner program approve the Street Banner Program identifying the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program for the period of November 2020 to November 2021.
   
      
2. APPROVE the content of the street banner design attached to the Motion. 

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - PRICE) relative to accepting a grant from the United Way of Greater Los Angeles to support planning and projects related to housing and homelessness in Council District Eight.

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

1. AUTHORIZE Council District Eight to accept a grant of up to $30,000 from the United Way of Greater Los Angeles to support homelessness policy staff costs; to cause these funds to be deposited into the Council District 8 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 49F to be used for Council District Eight salary costs; and to negotiate and execute any document with the United Way of Greater Los Angeles for this purpose, subject to the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any correction, clarifications or revisions to the above instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes to be made orally, electronically or by any means.

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - O'FARRELL) relative to amending Council action of August 18, 2020 regarding the appropriation of General City Purposes funds to support the Homeless Housing and Recovery Project, (Council file No. 20-0111-S1).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to contract with the Tarzana Treatment Center (TTC) to complete the transfer of these funds, as follows: 
   
   
   1. Amend the City's 2020-21 General Fund Contract with Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) (C-136465) to add $450,000 for LAHSA to contract with TTC to support the Homeless Housing and Recovery Project (HHRP) in partnership with Providence Tarzana Medical Center and Providence Holy Cross Medical Center for leases, temporary housing, patient navigators and ancillary services.
      
      
   2. Amend the City's 2021-22 General Fund Contract with LAHSA, to add the remaining funds for TTC unspent under contract C-136465 for LAHSA to continue subcontracting with TTC, to support the HHRP in partnership with TTC, Providence Tarzana Medical Center and Providence Holy Cross Medical Center for leases, temporary housing, patient navigators and ancillary services.
      
      
2. REQUEST LAHSA to contract with TTC to complete the transfer of funds and execute a sole source subcontract with TTC to support the HHRP for temporary housing, patient navigators and ancillary services from October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021, and in an amount not to exceed $450,000.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE HCIDLA to make any technical changes necessary to effectuate the intent of the Motion.

MOTION (PRICE - O'FARRELL) relative to reprogramming Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) funds to implement the Vermont Square Park Improvement Project and the South Park Improvement Project.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department to: 
   
   
   1. Reprogram $450,000 in CDBG funds from the 2019-20 Program Year 45, Council District 9 Vermont Square Library line item to the following projects, subject to CDBG eligibility and other applicable federal requirements:
      

      Project	Amount
      Vermont Square Parks Improvements	$300,000
      South Park Improvements	150,000
      Total	$450,000

   2. Effectuate a substantial amendment to the Consolidated Plan, if necessary. 
      
             

   3. Prepare additional technical corrections and/or Controller instructions that may be necessary to effectuate the intent of the Motion, subject to the approval of the Chief Legislative Analyst; and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.

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2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks to utilize the $450,000 in reprogrammed CDBG funds to implement the Vermont Square Park Improvement Project and the South Park Improvement Project.

MOTION (WESSON - PRICE) relative to rescinding Council action of June 16, 2020 transferring $750,000 in Council District 10 AB 1290 funds to the Economic Development Trust Fund (Council file No. 20-0147-S10).

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

1. RESCIND the Council action of June 16, 2020 transferring $750,000 in Council District 10 AB 1290 funds to the Economic Development Trust Fund (Council file No. 20-0147-S10), as these funds are no longer needed for the purposes stated in that action, and transfer and appropriate back from the Economic Development Trust Fund No. 621/22 to the AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects - Services).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers.

MOTION (KORETZ - O'FARRELL) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $22,833,000 to finance the new construction of the 50-unit multifamily housing project known as the Pointe on La Brea located at 843 North La Brea Avenue.

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

1. CONSIDER the results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) public hearing held on July 15, 2020 for the Pointe on La Brea.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION approving the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $22,833,000 for the new construction of a 50-unit multifamily housing project located at 843 North La Brea Avenue in Council District Five.

Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson and President Martinez (14)