Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Mia Lehrer to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners, for the term ending June 30, 2024, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Lehrer will fill the vacancy created by Mel Levine, who has resigned. (Current composition: M = 0; F = 4)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

Background Check: Completed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 9, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 6, 2020)

(Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice 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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EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS, CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, AND CITY ATTORNEY, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to Power Sale Agreement No. BP 20-001 and Agency Agreement No. BP 20-002 (Agreements) between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for the Clean Grid LA - Red Cloud Wind Project (Project).

(Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice 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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RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to Redistricting Commission start-up support; and, adding an ex parte communication disclosure requirement for Redistricting Commission members and to make technical adjustments to Commission deadlines.

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated October 8, 2020, amending Sections 2.21 and 2.22 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to add an ex parte communication disclosure requirement for Redistricting Commission members and to make technical adjustments to Commission deadlines.
   
   
2. APPROPRIATE $150,000 from the Census 2020 / Redistricting Commission line item in the Unappropriated Balance Fund No.100/58 to the Council Fund No. 100/28, Account No. 6010 (Office and Administrative Expense) to cover the cost of needed equipment and services associated with redistricting.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney nor Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS (BOARD) AND CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's (LADWP) initial authorization to issue up to $330 million of Water System Revenue Bonds.

(Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice 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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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD AND WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS (BOARD) AND CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's (LADWP) initial authorization to issue up to $661 million of Power System Revenue Bonds.

(Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice 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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RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position regarding AB 2405 (Burke), which would establish housing as a right for children and families in California.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Harris-Dawson - Price -Wesson - Martinez), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for AB 2405 (Burke), which would establish housing as a right for children and families in California.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position regarding AB 1835 (Weber), which would close a loophole that currently allows local education agencies and charter schools to misappropriate funds that are earmarked for vulnerable student populations.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Harris-Dawson - Price - Wesson - Martinez for Ryu), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for AB 1835 (Weber), which would close a loophole that currently allows local education agencies and charter schools to misappropriate funds that are earmarked for vulnerable student populations.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst.  The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position for AB 2054 (Kamlager), which would enact the Community Response Initiative to Strengthen Emergency Systems (C.R.I.S.E.S.) Act Grant Pilot Program to improve emergency response services for vulnerable populations.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (O'Farrell for Harris-Dawson - Price - Wesson - Martinez for Cedillo), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for AB 2054 (Kamlager), which would enact the C.R.I.S.E.S. Act Grant Pilot Program to improve emergency response services for vulnerable populations.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to revising Payment Terms of Non-Exclusive License Agreements for Non-Concessionaire Rental Car Services at Los Angeles International Airport.

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

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ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to the Second Letter Agreements for the Los Angeles World Airports Concessionaire Relief Program to amend various concession agreements at Los Angeles International Airport.

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

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HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reporting on the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority's (LAHSA) demographic composition, and the Services Planning Area leadership. 

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

REQUEST LAHSA  to report on both LAHSA’s demographic composition and that of the Services Planning Area leadership and include how it is reflective of the homelessness population it serves.
   

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.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Enhanced Comprehensive Homeless Strategy Quarterly Performance report for the Third and Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2019-20.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the September 8, 2020, Homeless Strategy Committee report relative to the Enhanced Comprehensive Homeless Strategy Quarterly Performance for the Third and Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2019-20.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of The Pet Retention Program and associated actions with the Animal Welfare Trust Fund.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Koretz- Blumenfield), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. AUTHORIZE the Department of Animal Services (DAS) to:
   
   
   1. Create a new program entitled, The Pet Retention Program, to be funded in the Animal Welfare Trust Fund, Fund No. 859 to provide medical care and treatment for privately owned pets for low-income City residents through private donations and grants, and disburse the funds in accordance with City of Los Angeles rules and regulations for the care of privately owned pets.
      
      
   2. Make any technical corrections/adjustments to the above funding instructions detailed below in Recommendation No. 2 in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution, attached to the Council file.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to create a new Account No. 060051 within the Animal Welfare Trust Fund No. 859 entitled, The Pet Retention Program, for the depositing of donations and grants designated for the care of privately owned pets.

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.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Fur Ban Ordinance (Ordinance No. 186002) so that the amended Ordinance mirrors and is fully consistent with AB 44, to become effective on January 1, 2021, and to sunset on December 31, 2022, immediately prior to the date on which AB 44 becomes operative.

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

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance amending the Fur Ban Ordinance (Ordinance No. 186002) so the amended ordinance mirrors and is fully consistent with AB 44, to become effective on January 1, 2021, and to sunset on December 31, 2022, immediately prior to the date on which AB 44 becomes operative.

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

Community Impact Statement:  Yes

For:

Los Feliz Neighborhood Council

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Controller Aide (Class Code 9199) position for the Office of the Controller pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Controller Aide (Class Code 9199) position for the Office of the Controller pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Mayor.  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 - NOVEMBER 3, 2020

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

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the re-exemption of one Chief Police Psychologist (Class Code 2384) position for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the re-exemption of one Chief Police Psychologist (Class Code 2384) position for the LAPD from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Fiscal Impact Statement Submitted:  None submitted by the Mayor.  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 - OCTOBER 30, 2020

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

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Principal Project Coordinator (Class Code 9134) position for the Board of Public Works (BPW) pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Principal Project Coordinator (Class Code 9134) position for the BPW pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Mayor.  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 - NOVEMBER 3, 2020

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

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Illegal Dumping Reward Program Trust Fund No. 46G for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated September 15, 2020, attached to the Council file, regarding the annual report of the Illegal Dumping Reward Program Trust Fund No. 46G, for FY 2019-20.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Vandalism and Graffiti Trust Fund No. 870 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the September 15, 2020 City Clerk report relative to the status of the Vandalism and Graffiti Trust Fund No. 870 for FY 2019-20.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund (DATF) Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year (FY) ending June 30, 2020.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the October 2, 2020 City Administrative Officer report relative to the DATF Annual Financial Report for FY ending June 30, 2020.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Hit-and-Run Reward Trust Fund No. 59G for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the September 29, 2020 City Clerk report relative to the status of the Hit-and-Run Reward Trust Fund No. 59G for FY 2019-20.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District One Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 889 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated September 15, 2020 relative to the status of the Council District One Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 889 for FY 2019-20.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District 15 Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Harbor Division Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 888 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated September 15, 2020 relative to the status of the Council District 15 LAPD Harbor Division Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 888 for FY 2019-20.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District 13 Public Assistance Trust Fund No. 904 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FlLE the September 15, 2020 City Clerk report relative to the status of the Council District 13 Public Assistance Trust Fund No. 904 for FY 2019-20.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District 12 Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Devonshire and Foothill Division's Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 883 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated September 15, 2020 relative to the status of the Council District 12 LAPD Devonshire and Foothill Division's Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 883 for FY 2019-20.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District Nine Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 48X for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the September 15, 2020 City Clerk report relative to the status of the Council District Nine Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 48X for FY 2019-20.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District Eight Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 49F for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the September 15, 2020 City Clerk report relative to the status of the Council District Eight Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 49F for FY 2019-20.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the semi-annual report for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Revolving Training Fund (RTF) Budget for the period from January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the September 22, 2020 Board of Police Commissioners report relative to the semi-annual report for the LAPD RTF Budget for the period from January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reward payment in connection with the apprehension and conviction of the perpetrators in connection with the vehicular manslaughter of Elsa Debelen and Bella West on July 27, 2016 (DR No. 1618-15111).

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

APPROVE the payment of $50,000 in connection with the apprehension and conviction of the perpetrators in connection with the vehicular manslaughter of Elsa Debelen and Bella West on July 27, 2016 (DR No. 1618-15111).

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners.  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 REPORT relative to the acceptance of grant funds from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant for the City Attorney's Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving Vertical Prosecution Program.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Approve the accompanying grant award between the City and the OTS as detailed in the September 8, 2020 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to Council File.
      
      
   2. Accept the grant award in the amount of $980,000 for funding the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving Vertical Prosecution Program for the period October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021.
      
             
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a receivable within Fund No. 368/12 in the amount of $980,000.
      
      
   2. Establish appropriation Account No. 12T231, Impaired Driving Prosecution, within Fund No. 368/12 in the amount of $980,000.
      
      
   3. Transfer $364,176 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12T231, Impaired Driving Prosecution, to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 1010, Salaries General.
      
      
   4. Upon receipt of grant funds, transfer up to $431,554 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12R231, Impaired Driving Prosecution, to Fund No. 100/12, Revenue Source Code 5346, Related Costs Reimbursement- Grants.
      
      
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council Agenda for the first regular Council Meeting on July 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter, the following action relative to the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving Vertical Prosecution Program, subject to the approval of the Mayor:
   
   
   1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $176,270 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12T231, Impaired Driving Prosecution, to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 1010, Salaries General.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the September 8, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will allow for the disbursement of the FY 2020-21 OTS Grant funding for the Program.  The total Program budget is $1,066,031, of which $980,000 is reimbursed by the grant as follows: $972,000 for direct and partial indirect costs, including fringe benefits, and $8,000 for travel costs. Grant funding will cover the full direct and partial indirect costs of five existing positions, including two Deputy City Attorney II's, two Deputy City Attorney I's, and one Legal Assistant I.

Financial Policies Statement:  The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in the September 8, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, comply with the City's Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to harmonize with relevant state laws and legal authorities regarding identification for individuals employed as public officers by the City.

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

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to harmonize LAMC section(s) associated with public officers with relevant state laws and legal authorities regarding identification for individuals employed as public officers by 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.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the recent increase in homicides and other violent crimes occurring in Operations-South Bureau (OSB).

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino - Harris-Dawson - Price):

DIRECT the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), with the assistance of the Mayor’s Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD), to report in regard to the recent increase in homicides and other violent crimes occurring in the OSB, and the response from the LAPD, GRYD and community-based organizations to reduce the increase in gang-related violence in these communities.

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 REPORT relative to the Narcotics Analysis Laboratory Trust Fund (NALTF) Expenditure Plan No. 23.

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

1. APPROVE NALTF Expenditure Plan No. 23, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish appropriation accounts within Fund No. 863/70 as follows:
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      TBD	Toxicology Analyses	$10,000
      TBD	Casework Overtime	$100,000

      
             
   2. Increase appropriations as needed from Fund No. 863/70, Account to be determined to Fund No. 100/70, General Overtime Account No. 1090, by an amount not to exceed $100,000.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE and REQUEST the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners.  Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed adjustments to the Board of Police Commissioners (BPC) Service Fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present the appropriate Ordinances to effectuate the proposed adjustments to the BPC Service Fees for FY 2020-21 as recommended in the April 30, 2020 BPC report, attached to the Council file.    

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the proposed adjustments to the Police Commission Service Fees as recommended in the October 6, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are estimated to generate approximately $1.27 million in net cost recovery for the services provided.

Financial Policies Statement:  The CAO reports that the recommendation in the October 6, 2020 CAO report is in compliance with the City's Financial Polices in that the proposed fees are deemed fair and recover the full cost of the services provided. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Fourth Amendment to Contract No. C-117907 with Stryker Sales Corporation (Stryker Sales) to automate the emergency billing services.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), or designee, to execute the Fourth Amendment to Contract No. C-117907 with Stryker Sales to automate the emergency medical billing services and provide technology improvements to field data capture devices for electronic patient records for a term of three years and increase the maximum allowable compensation by $3,534,506 from $13,726,487 to $17,260,487, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendation contained in the September 3, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will authorize the LAFD to enter into an agreement with Stryker Sales through September 23, 2022.  The maximum allowable compensation shall not exceed $3.54 million over the three-year term.  Funding for this agreement is provided within the LAFD's 2020-21 Contractual Services Account- Field Data Capture Services.  There is no additional impact to the General Fund.

Financial Policies Statement:  The CAO reports that the recommendation contained in the September 3, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, comply with the City's Financial Policies in that current operations will be funded by current revenues.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – DECEMBER 7, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – DECEMBER 4, 2020)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to re-appropriations of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 State Homeland Security Program (FY18 SHSP) Grant.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Transfer and create new appropriations within Fund No. 60S/46, SHSP 18, as follows:
      
      

      FROM:
      Fund	Account	Title	Amount
      60S/46	46R938	Los Angeles Fire Department Grant Allocation	$125,000.31
      60S/46	46S138	Fire	236,953.31
      		Total:	$361,953.31
      TO:
      Fund	Account	Title	Amount
      60S/46	46T138	Fire	$361,953.31

      
      
             
   2. Transfer appropriations from Fund No. 60S/46, SHSP 18, to the General Fund to reimburse SHSP 18-related expenditures as follows:
      
      

      FROM:
      Fund	Account	Title	Amount
      60S/46	46R138	Fire	$361,953.31
      		Total:	$361,953.31
      TO:
      Fund	Account	Title	Amount
      100/38	1098	Overtime, Variable Staffing	$236,953.31
      100/38	6020	Operating Supplies	125,000.00
      			$361,953.31

      
      
      
   3. Transfer cash from Fund No. 60S/46, to reimburse the General Fund, on an as-needed basis, upon presentation of proper documentation from City Departments, subject to the approval of the Mayor.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommendations contained in the September 24, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, and approval of the recommendations in said report will allow for the continued expenditure of the FY 2018 SHSP grant.  No matching funds are required.

Financial Policies Statement:  The CAO reports that execution of the proposed grant agreement complies with the City's Financial Policies in that all grant-eligible costs are fully covered by grant funds, and grant funds are sufficient to support grant activities.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District Four Public Safety Trust Fund No. 884 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated September 15, 2020 relative to the status of the Council District Four Public Safety Trust Fund No. 884 for FY 2019-2020.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

STATUTORY EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and BUREAU OF ENGINEERING, and RESOLUTIONS relative to the Homekey Program Notice of Funding Availability, and acquisition of 10 Homekey Properties.

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

1. DETERMINE that the purchase of the properties listed in Attachment 1, of the October 15, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are statutorily exempt under the Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(4) as a specific action necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency, also reflected in the California Environmental Quality Act Guideline section 15269(c); Health and Safety Code section 50675.1.2 (AB 83); applicable to any project funded from the 2020 Budget Act or any related acts, including the Coronavirus Relief Fund by the federal CARES Act, with funds disbursed in accordance with the Multifamily Housing Program for the acquisition of motels and hotels to be used as Homekey Program shelters; as set forth in the Notice of Exemption, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the purchase of the properties listed in Attachment 1, of the October 15, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, by the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) on behalf of the City.
   
   
3. APPROPRIATE up to $42 million of the $150 million reserved for successful Homekey Program applications to the COVID-19 Federal Relief Fund No. 63M, Department No. 10, Account No.10TXXX, Matching Funds for Homekey Program Applications to purchase the properties on Attachment 1, of the October 15, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, contingent on final appraisals, and for the cost for real estate and property management services provided by the HACLA.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to wire the funds, outlined below as properties are scheduled to close escrow, directly to the Commonwealth Land Title Company, 888 South Figueroa Street, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, CA 90017.
   

   	Site	CD	Units	City Match	Estimated Closing Costs	Total Estimated Cost to the City
   1	Solaire Hotel	1	91	$4,238,814	$4,350	$4,243,164
   2	Howard Johnson	3	75	4,532,777	169,350	4,702,127
   3	Econo Motor Inn	6	59	2,135,002	110,050	2,245,052
   4	Panorama Inn	6	51	2,602,083	102,800	2,704,883
   5	EC Motel	8	31	1,013,635	3,225	1,016,860
   6	Best Inn	10	23	744,957	2,725	747,682
   7	Travelodge	12	76	15,808,000	4,350	15,812,350
   8	The Nest	13	41	1,435,783	3,350	1,439,133
   9	Titta's Inn	14	49	1,689,344	3,350	1,692,694
   10	Travelodge	15	40	2,756,574	3,350	2,759,924
   		Total:	536	$36,956,969	$406,900	$37,363,869

5. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) or designee, to negotiate and execute escrow documents, covenant/regulatory agreements, and any other documents necessary to implement the Homekey Program purchases listed in Recommendation 4, of the October 15, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
6. ADOPT the authorizing RESOLUTIONS, detailed in Attachment 2, of the October 15, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, as required by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development to purchase the 10 Project Homekey Program sites.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the CAO or designee to accept Homekey awards and execute the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Standard Agreements for the awards.
   
   
8. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a new Special Fund entitled, State Homekey Program Operating Subsidy, within Department No. 10, to receive and disburse the State Homekey operating subsidy to support interim operating and service costs at Homekey sites.
      
      
   2. Create appropriation accounts, account numbers to be determined.
      
      
   3. Upon receipt of State funds, increase the appropriation within the newly created Special Fund.
                     
9. AUTHORIZE the payment of up to $4.5 million to the HACLA for Homekey grant, property management and real estate services related for the acquisition of the Homekey properties as outlined in the executed Professional Services Agreement between HACLA and the City.
   
   
10. APPROVE up to $22 million in Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG)-COVID for operations costs, including services, for the first two years of operation, December 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022.
    
    
11. DIRECT the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) or designee, to develop the ESG-COVID Consolidated Plan amendment, and post for public comment immediately following the approval of this report.
    
    
12. INSTRUCT the General Manager, HCIDLA or designee, to amend the necessary contract with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for the ESG-COVID for Homekey sites operations.
    
    
13. APPROVE the allocation of up to $20 million, pending final appraisal and close of escrow by December 30, 2020, to the Volunteers of America Los Angeles to purchase the site at 6800 Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90003-1922.
    
    
14. APPROPRIATE up to $20 million of the $150 million reserved for successful Homekey Program applications to the COVID-19 Federal Relief Fund No. 63M, Department No. 10, Account No. 10TXXX, Matching Funding for Homekey Program Application to purchase the property at 6800 Avalon Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90003-1922, contingent on the final appraisal and close of escrow by December 30, 2020.
    
    
15. AUTHORIZE the Controller to wire up to $20 million at close of escrow, directly to the Volunteers of America Los Angeles escrow company for the purchase of the property at 6800 Avalon Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90003-1922.
    
    
16. REQUEST the City Attorney to work with the CAO to determine appropriate service repayment loan and/or other documents to record on the property at 6800 Avalon Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90003-1922, at close of escrow.
    
    
17. AUTHORIZE the CAO to enter into any necessary agreements with the Volunteers of America Los Angeles to effectuate the transfer of up to $20 million for the purchase of the site at 6800 Avalon Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 9003-1922.
    
    
18. AUTHORIZE the CAO to amend its contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services for real estate services to monitor alterations at Project Homekey sites.
    
    
19. REQUEST the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA) to transfer ESG-CV funds in the amount of $117,500 to the CAO to fund these activities through the Los Angeles Department of Health Services.
    
    
20. INSTRUCT the CAO to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with LAHSA on the use and disbursement of these funds.
    
    
21. AUTHORIZE the CAO to prepare Controller instructions or make necessary technical adjustments, including to the names of the Special Fund accounts recommended for this report, 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 at this time. All of the recommendations in this report will be funded with CARES Act funding.

Financial Policies Statement: The recommendations in this report comply with the City Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

MOTION (LEE - KORETZ) relative to a Supplemental Fee Agreement with T-Mobile to expedite review of modifications to the infrastructure applications.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, and in consultation with the City Attorney, to enter into a Supplemental Fee Agreement (Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 5.121.9.3) with the wireless carrier, T-Mobile, to expedite review of nearly five hundred network upgrade applications, and thereby modify existing infrastructure, and agree upon the services required to process the discretionary actions, including environmental reviews, and the personnel, time and resources which the city will need to process the applications.

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

MEETING HELD - NO ACTION TAKEN

MOTION (RYU - O'FARRELL) relative to approving a transfer of funds to reimburse City staff for the damage assessment, design, and project management costs associated with the repair of the slope near 15253 Mulholland Drive as a result of a water main break on December 26, 2019.

MOTION (BONIN - KORETZ) relative to funding for shared recovery housing to house persons in Venice experiencing homelessness.

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - BUSCAINO) relative to installing street banners as an outreach tool to encourage neighborhood stakeholders, including residents and employees, to patronize shops and restaurants in the Tarzana Safari Walk and maintain the vitality of this area.

MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - BUSCAINO) relative to reinstating the reward offer for the unsolved murder of Julia Moniz.

MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - MARTINEZ - KREKORIAN - O'FARRELL) and RESOLUTION relative to co-sponsoring an application with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Agency (Metro) for the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning (TOD) grant.

Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Martinez (13); Absent: De Leon and Wesson (2)