PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Sections 62.00, 62.02, 62.04, 62.61, and 62.251 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to upgrade the Public Right of Way Reservation System and improve the public notification of construction activities within the public right-of-way. 

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying  ORDINANCE dated September 15, 2020 amending LAMC Sections 62.00, 62.02, 62.04, 62.61, and 62.251 to upgrade the Public Right of Way Reservation System and improve the public notification of construction activities within the public right-of-way. 

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted 

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change for the property located at 9212 North Cedros Avenue.

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

1. DETERMINE, that based on the whole of the administrative record, the Project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15301 and 15332, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC) as the Findings of Council.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying draft ORDINANCE dated May 7, 2020, effectuating a Zone Change from the RA-1 Zone (Suburban) to the (T)(Q)RD3-1 Zone (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling) for the demolition of an approximately 1,499 square foot single-family residence and detached garage, and the construction, use, and maintenance of two three-unit apartment buildings and one two-unit apartment building providing a total of eight units and approximately 9,776 square feet, constructed to a height of approximately 25 feet eight inches and two stories, with approximately 2,212 square feet of open space, on an approximately 23,517 net square foot site (23,706 gross square feet); sixteen covered parking spaces (two per unit) and two short-term bicycle parking spaces are proposed; one street tree, 11 non-protected trees, and one protected Black Walnut (Juglans californica) tree are proposed for removal; approximately 1,200 cubic yards of soil import and 500 cubic yards of on-site grading is proposed for the property located at 9212 North Cedros Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Applicant: Alon Gamliel, GR Builders, LLC

Representative: N/A

Case No. APCNV-2017-4406-ZC-ZAA

Environmental No. ENV-2017-4409-CE

Fiscal Impact Statement: The NVAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 98.0105 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to clarify the right of entry for Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) inspectors to conduct inspections.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated August 26, 2020 amending Section 98.0105 of the LAMC to clarify the right of entry for LADBS inspectors to conduct inspections.  

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.

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the approval of various Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) Agreements required for the LADWP's participation in the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) EIM.

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

1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of October 13, 2020, Resolution No. 021 051, relative to the approval of EIM Entity Agreement No. BP 20-011, EIM Participating Resource Agreement No. BP 20-009, EIM Entity Scheduling Coordinator Agreement No. BP 20-006, EIM Participating Resource Scheduling Coordinator Agreement No. BP 20-008, Meter Service Agreement for Scheduling Coordinators (Transmission) No. BP 20-010, and Meter Service Agreement for Scheduling Coordinators (Merchant) No. BP 20-007, collectively referred to as the various EIM Agreements, between the City, acting by and through the LADWP, and the CAISO for the LADWP's participation in the CAISO real time energy market as an Entity and Participating Resource; and, authorizing the Chief Accounting Employee, LADWP, upon proper certification, to draw demands on the Power Revenue Fund in accordance with the terms of the various EIM Agreements, to fund obligations incurred by said EIM Agreements.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated October 20, 2020 approving said EIM Agreements between the City, acting by and through the LADWP, and the CAISO; and, authorizing the Board to act on and approve all future amendments to the EIM Agreements without further approval by the Council, pursuant to the City Charter Sections 101 and 674.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of the Resolution and Ordinance are enabling and allow for participation. However, the LADWP estimates $5 million annually from the Power Revenue Fund for its ongoing labor and maintenance costs associated with participation in the EIM. Funding will be set aside as necessary.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the proposed request complies with the LADWP's adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 14, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 9, 2020)

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to installing ceremonial sign(s) at The Oakridge Estate: Historic-Cultural Monument No. 484, located at 18650 Devonshire Street. 

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

DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to fabricate and install permanent ceremonial signs at The Oakridge Estate: Historic-Cultural *Historical-Cultural Monument No. 484, located at 18650 Devonshire Street. 

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. 

*Journal correction in bold

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 56.08 for Administrative Citation Enforcement (ACE) Appeals to remove Board of Public Works in the appeal hearing process. 

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance amending the LAMC to allow for violations under LAMC Section 56.08 to be adjudicated through the Administrative Citation Enforcement Program.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the installation of a ceremonial sign on a city light pole in front of the California State University Northridge baseball stadium main entrance on Lindley Avenue that reads, Cal State Northridge Matadors Baseball, 19700 NCAA Division II National Champions, and 1984 NCAA Division II National Champions. 

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

AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services, in coordination with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to fabricate and install ceremonial signs on a city light pole in front of the baseball stadium main entrance on Lindley Avenue that reads, Cal State Northridge Matadors Baseball, and for two signs below, 1970 NCAA Division II National Champions and 1984 NCAA Division II National Champions.

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 WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of a portion of the T-shaped alley westerly of Figueroa Street between Florence Avenue and 73rd Street (VAC-E1401266). 

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

1. REINITIATE the street vacation proceedings for a portion of the T-shaped alley westerly of Figueroa Street between Florence Avenue and 73rd Street, 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. 16-0206, Engineering Work Order No. E1401266, and apply the conditions established under the Council action of January 27, 2017 relative to the Council file.  

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 WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the recommendation of the Innovation and Performance Commission to approve the funding from the Innovation Fund for the Office of City Attorney Claims Unit Modernization pilot program. 

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

1. ESTABLISH and APPROPRIATE a new appropriation account entitled, Office of the City Attorney - Claims Unit Modernization, in the amount of $25,000 within the Innovation Fund No. 105/10 from the available cash balance of the Innovation Fund. 
   
   
2. TRANSFER $25,000 from the Innovation Fund No. 105/10, account to be established, Office of City Attorney - Claims Unit Modernization to Fund No. 100/12 as follows: 
   
   

   Fund/Dept.	Account	Title	Amount
   100/12	006010	Office and Administrative Expenses	$25,000

   
   
   
   
3. REQUEST the Office of the City Attorney to: 
   
   
   1. Separately track all encumbrances and expenditures of Innovation Fund monies so that unspent funds can be returned to the Innovation Fund at the end of the fiscal year. 
      
      
   2. Report to the Innovation and Performance Commission with an accounting of the funds, the lessons learned, and any obstacles faced. 
      
      
   3. Report to the Innovation and Performance Commission if, after the receipt of funds, the scope of the funded item differs from the scope approved for funding by the Mayor and Council. 
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make technical corrections as necessary to those transactions included in this report to implement Mayor and Council intentions. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of these recommendations will allocate $25,000 of the remaining $1,546,234 Innovation Fund 2020-21 available balance. The $25,000 will be transferred to the Office of the City Attorney to begin implementation of the pilot project that has been approved by the Innovation and Performance Commission. In some cases, departments will incur ongoing costs. 

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations of this report are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies as Innovation Fund monies are being utilized for an eligible project which will improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of City service through innovation, productivity, and performance measurement. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the opportunity to advance City Contracting Equity through the Business Improvement Program (BIP) and building on existing efforts to use the City's contracting dollars to support local businesses.  

Recommendation for Council action: 

NOTE and FILE the City Controller report, dated July 8, 2020, relative to the opportunity to advance City Contracting Equity through the Business Improvement Program (BIP) and building on existing efforts to use the City's contracting dollars to support local businesses.  

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an exception to the City's one-year street cut moratorium on West 37th Street to allow for the relocation of power service at 1284-1288 West 37th Street.  

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Harris-Dawson - Cedillo):

1. APPROVE an exception to the City's one-year street cut moratorium on West 37th Street to allow for the relocation of power service at 1284-1288 West 37th Street.  
   
   
2. REQUIRE the permittee to properly repair and resurface the street cut area in accordance with the Bureau of Engineering requirements and standards; and, upon completion of the work, the repaired street cut be inspected by the Bureau of Contract Administration to maximize the longevity of the street.   

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 WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to naming the intersection of West Jefferson Boulevard and National Boulevard as, Conjunctive Points - The Vision of Frederick and Laurie Samitaur Smith. 

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

1. APPROVE the naming of the intersection at West Jefferson Boulevard and National Boulevard as, Conjunctive Points - The Vision of Frederick and Laurie Samitaur Smith. 
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to fabricate and install permanent ceremonial sign(s) at this location. 

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 third extension of the 2016-18 National Crime Statistics Exchange (NCS-X) Implementation Assistance Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department, or designee to:

1. Accept the no-cost grant extension for the 2016-18 NCS-X Implementation Assistance Program from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, extending the period of the grant award from September 30, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
   
   
2. Negotiate and execute the Third Amendment to Contract No. C-130065 with Justice and Security Strategies, Inc. (Justice and Security Strategies) to extend the term of the agreement from September 30, 2020 through September 30, 2021, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
3. Negotiate and execute the Fourth Amendment to Contract No. C-128985 with Niche Technology USA Limited (Niche Technology) to extend the term of the agreement from September 30, 2020 through September 30, 2021, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the October 23, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will extend the grant award period for the 2016-18 NCS-X Implementation Assistance Program from September 30, 2020 to September 30, 2021 at no-cost and authorizes the extension to the contract agreement terms with Justice and Security Strategies, Inc. (Contract No. C-130065) and the Niche Technology USA Limited (Contract No. C-128985) from September 30, 2020 to September 30, 2021.  There is no impact to the General Fund as a result these recommendations.  No matching funds are required for this grant.

Financial Policies Statement:  The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in the October 23, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time grant funding will be utilized for one-time program expenditures.

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 budget modifications, reappropriations, and contracting authorities in connection with the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Modify the existing grant budget for the FY 2018 UASI Grant by reallocating funds between projects and conducting the necessary fiscal transfers.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute a contract with the County of Los Angeles to decrease its total contract amount by $719,473 from the previously authorized amount of $4,993,616 to a new contract amount of $4,274,143, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   3. Negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) for an amount of $245,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   4. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to develop and conduct a Defense Support of Civil Authority seminar, for a term up to 12 months within the grant performance period for a contract amount not to exceed $20,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
             
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Transfer appropriations and create new appropriation accounts within Fund No. 62K/FY18 UASI as follows:        
      
      
      

      From:
      	Fund/Department	Account	Title	Amount
      	62K/46	46R668	Partner Jurisdictions	$719,473.00
      	62K/46	46R935	Emergency Management Department Grant Allocation	105,000.00
      	62K46	46S138	Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Salaries	202,544.40
      	62K46	46S299	Reimbursement of General Fund Costs	53,502.60
      			Total:	$1,080,520.00
      To:
      	62K/46	46R970	Los Angeles Police Department Grant Allocation	$146,000.00
      	62K/46	46R932	Information Technology Agency Grant Allocation	83,473.00
      	62K/46	46T146	Mayor	249,092.59
      	62K/46	46T299	Reimbursement of General Fund Costs	100,907.41
      	62K/46	46T904	LAWA Grant Allocation	245,000.00
      	62K46	46R938	LAFD Grant Allocation	256,047.00
      			Total:	$1,080,520.00

      
      
      
   2. Transfer appropriations within Fund No. 62K/46 to the General Fund for reimbursement as follows:
      
      

      From:
      	Fund/Department	Account	Title	Amount
      	62K/46	46T146	Mayor	$249,092.59
      			Total:	$249,092.59
      To:
      	100/46	1020	Grant Reimbursed	$249,092.59
      			Total:	$249,092.59

      
      
      
   3. Transfer up to $100,907.41 from Fund No. 62K/46, Account No. 46T299 to the General Fund/46, Revenue Source Code 5346, Related Cost Reimbursement for Grants, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.
      
      
   4. Transfer cash from Fund 62K/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.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to 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 additional impact to the General Fund.  Approval of the recommendations contained in the October 23, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will provide appropriations for various City departments and partner jurisdictions and allow for the continued expenditure of the FY 18 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant award for grant-related projects. There is no match requirement for this grant.

Financial Policies Statement:  The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in the October 23, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized for grant-eligible activities.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to submit the FY 2020 UASI grant application to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services on behalf of the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles/Long Beach Urban Area, for the estimated $56,236,000 allocation.
                  
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to designate the City entities that will apply for and manage Federal financial assistance provided by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and sub-granted through the State of California.
          
3. REQUEST the Mayor to report back with the necessary actions to approve and accept the FY 2020 UASI award once applications are evaluated and funding is allocated by the DHS, subject to Mayor and Council approval. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:   The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the October 22, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will have no additional impact to the General Fund.  No matching funds are required of this grant. 

Financial Policies Statement:  The CAO reports that the City’s Financial Polices are not applicable to the report recommendations since no funding commitment is being made at this time.  Approval of the recommendations  contained in the October 22, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will allow the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety to submit the FY 2020 USAI grant application.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) from the United States Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Retroactively apply for and accept the grant award from the DHS, Federal Emergency Management Agency, for the FY 2020 PSGP in the amount of $750,000 for the period of September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2023.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute the grant award agreement, subject to City Attorney approval as to form and legality.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
   
   
   1. Spend up to $750,000 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
      
      
   2. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in Fund No. 339/70.
      
      
   3. 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.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $750,000 to appropriation account number to be determined within Fund No. 339/70, for disbursement of the DHS FY 2020 PSGP Grant.
      
      
   2. Increase appropriations for FY 2020 PSGP from an appropriations account number to be determined within Fund No. 339/70 to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amount as follows:
      
      

      Account No. 1092, Sworn Overtime: $145,200
      
      

4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to:
   
   
   1. Place the following action in connection with the FY 2020 PSGP on the City Council agenda on July 1, 2021, or the first meeting day thereafter:
      
      
      Authorize the Controller to transfer from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amount as follows:
      
      
      Account No. 1092, Sworn Overtime: $290,400
      
      
   2. Place the following action in connection with the FY 2020 PSGP on the City Council agenda on July 1, 2022, or the first meeting day thereafter:
      
      
      Authorize the Controller to transfer from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amount as follows:
      
      
      Account No. 1092, Sworn Overtime: $290,400
      
      
   3. Place the following action in connection with the FY 2020 PSGP on the City Council agenda on July 1, 2023, or the first meeting day thereafter:
      
      
      Authorize the Controller to transfer from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amount as follows:
      
      
      Account No. 1092, Sworn Overtime: $24,000.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the October 27, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will provide up to $750,000 in funding to the LAPD for the FY 2020 PSGP.  The LAPD will provide $250,000 in salary funding as an in-kind match to meet a 25 percent match requirement.  This funding is already provided as a part of the LAPD’s FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget.  There is no impact to the General Fund as a result of these recommendations.

Financial Policies Statement:  The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the October 27, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time grant funding will be utilized for one-time program expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the 2020-21 Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) Program Grant.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Retroactively apply for and accept the 2020-21 APP Program grant in the amount of $97,500 from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute the grant agreement for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
                     
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
   
   
   1. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the LAPD Grant Fund No. 339/70.
      
      
   2. Spend up to grant amount of $97,500 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
      
      
   3. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
      
             
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $97,500 to appropriation account number to be determined within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of the APP Program grant funds.
      
      
   2. Increase appropriations on an as-needed basis from the 2020-21 APP Program grant, Fund No. 339/70, account numbers and accounts as follows:
      
      

      Account No. 1012	Salaries, Sworn	$65,707.50
      Account No. 1092	Overtime, Sworn	$29,292.50

Fiscal Impact Statement:   The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the October 30, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will allow for the expenditure of the 2020-21 APP Program grant award totaling $97,500.  The grant will provide 50 percent of the salary cost of one Police Sergeant II position; overtime funding for sworn personnel; and, equipment expenses.  No matching funds are required for this grant.  The 50 percent salary cost that is not supported by the grant is already provided within the LAPD’s FY 2020-21 City Budget, as the grant is supplementing an existing Department function.  There is no additional impact to the General Fund as a result of these recommendations.

Financial Policies Statement:  The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in the October 30, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time grant funding will be utilized for grant-eligible program expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Distance Learning Grant Program (DLGP) - Implicit Bias and Racial Profiling.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Retroactively apply for and accept the grant award of the FY 2020-21 DLGP - Implicit Bias and Racial Profiling from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in the amount of amount of $113,000 for the period of October 15, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute the grant agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
                     
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
   
   
   1. Spend up to the grant amount of $113,000 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
      
      
   2. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the LAPD Grant Fund No. 339/70.
      
      
   3. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
      
             
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $113,000 to appropriation account number to be determined within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of the FY 2020-21 DLGP - Implicit Bias and Racial Profiling funds.
      
      
   2. Transfer $66,077 from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts as follows:
      
      

      Account No. 1092	Overtime, Sworn	$62,592
      Account No. 1090	Overtime, Civilian	$3,485

Fiscal Impact Statement:   The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the October 21, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will allow for the expenditure of the FY 2020-21 DLGP - Implicit Bias and Racial Profiling award totaling $113,000.  There is no impact to the General Fund as a result of these recommendations.  No matching funds are required for this grant.

Financial Policies Statement:  The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in the October 21, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time grant funding will be utilized for one-time program expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Distance Learning Grant Program (DLGP) - Use of Force and De-Escalation.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Retroactively apply for and accept the grant award of the FY 2020-21 DLGP - Use of Force and De-Escalation from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in the amount of amount of $144,000 for the period of October 15, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute the grant agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
                     
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
   
   
   1. Spend up to the grant amount of $144,000 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
      
      
   2. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the LAPD Grant Fund No. 339/70.
      
      
   3. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
      
             
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $144,000 to appropriation account number to be determined within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of the DLGP - Use of Force and De-Escalation Program grant funds.
      
      
   2. Transfer $95,077 from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts as follows:
      
      

      Account No. 1092	Overtime, Sworn	$93,888
      Account No. 1090	Overtime, Civilian	$1,189

Fiscal Impact Statement:   The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the October 30, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will allow for the expenditure of the FY 2020-21  - Use of Force and De-Escalation award totaling $144,000.  There is no impact to the General Fund as a result of these recommendations.  No matching funds are required for this grant.

Financial Policies Statement:  The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in the October 30, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time grant funding will be utilized for one-time program expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the in-kind donation of one Thermite RS-3 remote fire-fighting vehicle to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the in-kind donation of one Thermite RS-3 remote fire-fighting vehicle by the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation in the value of $277,671.58; and, THANK the donor for their generous donation.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board of Fire Commissioners reports that that there is no fiscal impact to the LAFD's budget from the acceptance of this donation, which comes with a three-year extended warranty. Donations provide the necessary items meeting the needs of the respective fire stations or administration sections. Replacement or repair of items meeting City specifications and LAFD needs may be borne by General Fund, subject to budgetary constraints.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Distance Learning Grant Program (DLGP) - Organizational Wellness.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Retroactively apply for and accept the grant award of the FY 2020-21 DLGP - Organizational Wellness from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in the amount of amount of $113,000 for the period of October 15, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute the grant agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
                     
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
   
   
   1. Spend up to the grant amount of $113,000 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
      
      
   2. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the LAPD Grant Fund No. 339/70.
      
      
   3. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
      
             
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $113,000 to appropriation account number to be determined within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of the FY 2020-21 DLGP - Organizational Wellness funds.
      
      
   2. Transfer $66,077 from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts as follows:
      
      

      Account No. 1092	Overtime, Sworn	$62,592
      Account No. 1090	Overtime, Civilian	$3,485

Fiscal Impact Statement:   The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the October 22, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will allow for the expenditure of the FY 2020-21 DLGP - Organizational Wellness award totaling $113,000.  There is no impact to the General Fund as a result of these recommendations.  No matching funds are required for this grant.

Financial Policies Statement:  The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in the October 22, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time grant funding will be utilized for one-time program expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Supplemental Police Account (SPA) First Quarterly Report for April through June 2020.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FlLE the October 28, 2020 Board of Police Commissioners report relative to the SPA First Quarterly Report for April through June 2020. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed First Amendment and Restated Agreement for Contract No. C-127706 with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (Axon Enterprise) for the continued acquisition, maintenance and support services for the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Body-Worn Video Camera (BWVC) and Conducted Electrical Weapons (Taser) Programs.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAPD, or designee, to negotiate and execute the First Amendment and Restated Agreement to Contract No. C-127706 with Axon Enterprise for the continued equipment acquisition, maintenance and support services for the LAPD’s BWVC and Taser programs, for a term effective June 24, 2020 through July 31, 2026, and for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,012,103, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the recommendation stated in the October 21, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will obligate the City, through the LAPD, to a budgetary amount not to exceed $50,012,103 over a five-year period reflective of the terms within the First Amendment and Restated Agreement with Axon Enterprise.  The majority of the $50.01 million in costs for the Body-Worn Video Camera program will be borne by the General Fund, and to a lesser degree, may include other funding sources such as the Forfeited Assets Trust Fund, the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund, and outside agency grant funding, subject to the condition of the Funds, and based upon the availability of grant awards.

Financial Policies Statement:  The CAO reports that the recommendation contained in the October 21, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that current and on-going program expenditures will be subject to the availability of funds, as provided through the annual budget process. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 8, 2021

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 9, 2020)

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

PUBLIC SAFETY, PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE, and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to the 2020-21 Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Program Grant.

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

1. RESOLVE that the following three existing positions are APPROVED and CONFIRMED through June 30, 2021:
   
   
   1. Two Detective II (Class Code 2223-2) positions.
      
      
   2. One Detective III (Class Code 2223-3) position.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:
   
   1. Retroactively apply for and accept the grant award for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Program Grant in the amount of $700,000 from the County of Los Angeles for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
      
      
   2. Execute the grant agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
             
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $700,000 to appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70 for the receipt and disbursement of the 2020-21 Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Program Grant Funds.
      
      
   2. Transfer appropriation within Fund No. 339/70 as follows:
      
      
      

      From:
      	Fund/Department	Account No.	Title	Amount
      	339/70	70XXXX	To Be Determined	$202,070.40
      To:
      	338/70	70XXXX	Related Costs	$202,070.40

      
      
      
   3. Increase on an as-needed basis from Fund No. 339/70, FY 2020-21 Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Program Grant appropriation, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts as follows:
      
      
      

      Account No.	Title	Amount
      1012	Sworn Salaries	$427,929.60
      1092	Sworn Overtime	60,000.00

      
             
4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
   
   
   1. Spend up to the total grant amount of $700,000 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
      
      
   2. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit the grant receipts into Fund No. 339/70. 
      
      
   3. 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 approval of the recommendations contained in the October 19, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will allow for the expenditure of the 2020-21 Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Program grant award totaling $700,000.  The grant will provide 100 percent of the salary costs of three resolution authority positions consisting of one Detective III and two Detective IIs; 100 percent of the fringe benefit costs of one Detective III position; 94 percent of fringe benefit costs for one Detective II position; overtime funding for sworn personnel; and, other expenses.  No matching funds are required for this grant.  The remaining fringe benefit costs of $104,841 that is not supported by this grant program will be funded by the General Fund.

Financial Policies Statement:  The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in the October 19, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time grant funding will be utilized for grant-eligible program expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to retention of outside counsel for the case of Shimon BenBassat v. City of Los Angeles; Vadnais Trenchless Services, Incorporated.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to retain Wood, Smith, Henning, and Berman for the purpose of assisting the City in Shimon BenBassat v City of Los Angeles; Vadnais Trenchless Services, Inc., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC712053.

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 REPORT relative to amending Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 5.596 to accept and allocate donations for the Emergency Rental Assistance Subsidy Program.

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

REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), to prepare and present an Ordinance to amend LAAC Section 5.596 to provide that all gifts, contributions and bequests to the City for the purposes set forth in this chapter which exceed the sum of $5,000 in value shall be submitted to the City Council for acceptance or rejection. All such gifts, contributions and bequests to the City which do not exceed the sum of $5,000 in value shall be submitted to the General Manager, HCIDLA, for acceptance or rejection.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the below market value sale of one Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Seagrave Triple Engine (VIN No. 1F9EC28T3TCST2105) to the City of Beirut.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino - Krekorian):

1. FIND that City of Beirut is eligible to purchase one LAFD Seagrave Triple Engine (VIN No. 1F9EC28T3TCST2105) at below market value ($1.00) in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Sec. 22.547 (Donation of Surplus City Equipment to a domestic or foreign government) inasmuch as the City of Beirut is an official Sister City of the City of Los Angeles.
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to expedite preparation of appropriate documents to effectuate the sale and transfer of the surplus equipment identified above at below market value to the City of Beirut.  
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to inform the City of Beirut, Lebanon [Zaher Akl, Co-Founder, Cedars Relief Foundation, (805) 791-5945, zaherzackakl@gmail.com], the surplus equipment must be claimed within 60 days from the date of Council approval of the request or notification of availability of the equipment, whichever occurs later, at which time the equipment will revert to the City’s surplus equipment pool for disposal by the Department of General Services. 

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the below market value sale of one Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) 1996 Seagrave Triple Engine (VIN No. 1F9EC28T5TCST2106) to the City of Obregon.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez - Cedillo):

1. INSTRUCT the LAFD to submit a report to the Board of Public Works, within 30 days, for their recommendation of the sale of one LAFD 1996 Red Seagrave Triple Engine (VIN No. 1F9EC28T5TCST2106) at below market value ($1.00) in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 22.547 (Donation of Surplus City Equipment to a domestic or foreign government) to the City of Obregon, Mexico to meet the objectives of mutual cooperation between the Cities; and a finding be made that the City of Obregon, Mexico is eligible to purchase the one LAFD 1996 Red Seagrave Triple Engine at below market value ($1.00) in accordance with LAAC Section 22.547 (a)(4)(ii).
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to expedite preparation of appropriate documents to effectuate the sale and transfer.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to inform inform the City of Obregon, Mexico [Angel Garcia, Fire Chief, Obregon Fire Department, Chihuahua and 6 de Abril, (644) 417-0904], that the surplus equipment must be claimed within 60 days from the date of Council approval of the request or notification of availability of the equipment, whichever occurs later, at which time the equipment will revert to the City’s surplus equipment pool for disposal by the Department of General Services.

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.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the King Edward Hotel located at 117-131 East 5th Street and 455 South Los Angeles Street in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. DETERMINE that the property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. ADOPT the findings of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council.
   
   
4. APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the King Edward Hotel, located at 117-131 East 5th Street and 455 South Los Angeles Street, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Applicant/Owner: Liza Bereton c/o AIDS Healthcare Foundation; and AOF Bristol 423, LLC et al. c/o Capital Foresight/Accounting Department

Case No. CHC- 2020-288-HCM

Environmental No. ENV-2020-289-CE

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Jennie C. Brayton Building located at 5119-5121 1/2 North Eagle Rock Boulevard, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. DETERMINE that the property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. ADOPT the findings of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council.
   
   
4. APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Jennie C. Brayton Building, located at 5119-5121 ½ North Eagle Rock Boulevard, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Applicant: Brad Keyes

Owner: Eagle Rock 5117 LLC

Case No. CHC-2020-521-HCM

Environmental No. ENV-2020-522-CE

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Borun House and Garden located at 344 South Cliffwood Avenue, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. DETERMINE that the property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. ADOPT the findings of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council.
   
   
4. APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Borun House and Garden, located at 344 South Cliffwood Avenue, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Applicant: Elmer R. Borun, Trustee

Owner: Elmer R. Borun, Trustee

Case No. CHC-2020-2794-HCM

Environmental No. ENV-2020-2795-CE

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the palm trees that line March Avenue between Ingomar and Justice Street in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Lee - O'Farrell):

1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, Office of Historic Resources  to prepare the application relative to the inclusion of the palm trees that line March Avenue between Ingomar and Justice Streets in the list of Historical-Cultural Monuments and to submit the application to the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) for review and consideration, as amended by the PLUM Committee.
   
   
2. REQUEST that after reviewing the application, the CHC submit a report to Council regarding the inclusion of the palm trees that line March Avenue between Ingomar and Justice Streets in the City’s list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

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: West Hills Neighborhood Council

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to suspending all citation enforcement provisions related to temporary signs and allowing them until the end of the Covid-19 State of Emergency.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Blumenfield - Krekorian - Koretz):

APPROVE the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) recommendations as follows: 

1. Prioritize its code enforcement activities to focus on the highest priority issues during the Covid-19 crisis, as noted in the LADBS' report, dated October 14, 2020. 
   
   
2. Suspend enforcement of temporary signs during the Covid-19 crisis. 
   
   
3. Rescind all orders to comply citations for temporary sign violations that were issued from March 4, 2020 through July 24, 2020. 

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Conditional Use Permit, Zoning Administrator's Determination, a Site Plan Review and Appeal file for the property located at 11047 - 11055 North De Soto Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE, that based on the whole of the administrative record, the Project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15314, Class 14 (Minor Additions to Schools), and that there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies. 
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO GRANT THE APPEAL filed by Scot Munson from part of the determination of the LACPC and THEREBY AMEND Conditions of Approval for a Conditional Use Permit, a Zoning Administrator's determination, and a Site Plan Review for the expansion of bleacher seating at the Sierra Canyon School Athletic Field from 300 to 1,630 seats, a net increase of 1,330 seats; the Project would not result in any changes to the use of the existing Athletic Field as authorized by CPC-2008-3537-CU, which allows for up to seven varsity football home games per season (late August through early December), occurring between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Friday evenings; maximum attendance would be a total of 1,680 players and spectators; the Project also includes a request to allow the sharing of 326 parking spaces for shared parking, using the 236 parking spaces at the Upper Campus and the 90 spaces at the Athletic Field, for the Athletic Field’s sports events; no protected trees would be impacted as part of the Project; the Project proposes grading quantities in the amount of 1,075 cubic yards of cut, 180 cubic yards of fill, 300 cubic yards to be removed and recompacted, and 895 cubic yards of export and no increase in enrollment is proposed, for the property located at 11047 - 11055 North De Soto Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval as modified by the PLUM Committee, attached to the Council file.  

Applicant: James Skrumbis, Sierra Canyon School

Representative: Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown, LLP

Case No. CPC-2019-627-CU-ZAD-SPR-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2019-628-CE

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Appeal for the property located at 2595 South Hoover Street, Suite B.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 1, Class 5, Category 34, and that there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (SLAAPC) as the Findings of Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO GRANT THE APPEAL filed by James R. Childs, North University Park Community Association, and THEREBY OVERTURN the determination of the SLAAPC in approving a categorical exemption, for a Conditional Use to allow the sale and dispensing of beer and wine for on-site consumption in conjunction with an existing 1,500 square-foot restaurant with 32 indoor seats and proposed hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., daily, for the property located at 2595 South Hoover Street, Suite B, subject to Conditions of Approval.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to conduct additional environmental analysis. 

Applicant:  Paras Bhakta, Hoover Adams Holdings, LLC

Representative:  Ellia Thompson, Ervin Cohen and Jessup

Related Case No. ZA-2016-1630-CUB-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2016-1631-CE

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The SLAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Sam and Jane Taylor House located at 3235-3247 West Waverly Drive, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. DETERMINE that the property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. ADOPT the findings of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council.
   
   
4. APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Sam and Jane Taylor House , located at 3235-3247 West Waverly Drive, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Applicant: Louis and Suzanne Wenzlaff

Owner: Wenzlaff, Louis and Suzanne, Trustees, Wenzlaff Family Trust; Wenzlaff, Louise E. and Suzanne L.

Case No. CHC-2020-3293-HCM

Environmental No. ENV-2020-3294-CE

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Stanley Burke’s Restaurant and Sign located at 5037-5053 North Van Nuys Boulevard, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. DETERMINE that the property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. ADOPT the findings of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council.
   
   
4. APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Stanley Burke’s Restaurant and Sign located at 5037-5053 North Van Nuys Boulevard, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Applicant: Alan Hess

Owner: Fuller Realty Corporation

Case No. CHC-2020-2789-HCM

Environmental No. ENV-2020-2790-CE

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Vesting Tentative Tract Map appeal for the property located at 714-718 North Sweetzer Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332, Class 32, and that there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC) as the Findings of Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Keith Nakata and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the Deputy Advisory Agency's approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. VTT-74129 for the merger and re-subdivision of two lots into one ground lot and 26 condominium units for the construction of a 26-unit multi-family residential building on a 14,612 square-foot site in the [Q]R3-1 Zone, for the project located at 714-718 North Sweetzer Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval. 

Applicant: Carl Steinberg, ETCO Homes

Representative: Neill Brower, Jeffer Mangels Butler and Mitchell LLP

Case No. VTT-74129-CN-2A

Environmental No. ENV-2018-2721-CE

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 4, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 2, 2020)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the long term plan for the West Valley Animal Shelter.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Lee - Blumenfield):

1. AMEND the Motion to replace the third paragraph with the following:
   
   In 2019, the West Valley shelter impounded a total of 9,320 animals, while the East Valley shelter impounded 14,605.  With both valley shelters covering a geographic expanse that constitutes 40 percent of the total area of Los Angeles and with an estimated 1.77 million population, it is imperative that the City move forward on a long term plan for the West Valley Animal Shelter.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Department of Animal Services (DAS) to report in regard to its long-range plan for the West Valley Animal Shelter to include:
   
   
   1. The impacts of current DAS staffing levels on the re-opening of the West Valley Animal Shelter as a fully operational animal shelter.
      
      
   2. The roles and duties of the various DAS staff positions that are essential for the re-opening of the West Valley Animal Shelter as a fully operational animal shelter. 
      
      
   3. The impacts of current and future anticipated budgetary shortfalls on DAS staffing with special consideration of:
      
      
      1. Personnel losses due to the Separation Incentive Program.
         
         
      2. COVID-19
         
         
      3. Furloughs

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:

Encino Neighborhood Council

Northridge South Neighborhood Council

Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council

Tarzana Neighborhood Council

For, If Amended:

Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council

Northridge East Neighborhood Council

Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the disposition and development of a City-owned property located at 3551 and 3551 1/2 East 4th Street for supportive housing. 

Recommendations for Council action:

1. NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) transmittal dated September 2, 2020, attached to the Council file, relative to the disposition of the City-owned property located at 3551 and 3551 1/2 East 4th Street for the development of supportive housing.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager,  HCIDLA, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Extend the term of the negotiation period under the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) until March 31,2021, and prepare and execute, in consultation with the City Attorney, any documents necessary to facilitate such extension for the City-owned parcel located at 3551 and 3551 1/2 East 4th Street (APN: 5179-014-900).
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with Restore Neighborhoods, LA, Inc. (RNLA), or their to-be-formed Limited Partnership, for the City-owned property located at 3551 and 3551 1/2 East 4th Street, in substantial conformance with the Form of Agreement, and based on the amended, negotiated Key Terms and Conditions, both attached to the September 2, 2020 HCIDLA report, attached to the Council file, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   3. Negotiate and execute all loan-related documents and other ancillary documents for the sale of 3551 and 3551 1/2 East 4th Street, per the terms of the DDA.
      
      
3. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to effectuate the sale, and prepare all loan-related documents and other ancillary documents, for the City-owned property located at 3551 and 3551 1/2 East 4th Street, to RNLA or their to-be-formed Limited Partnership.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Potential project funding sources include County of Los Angeles grants, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles rental assistance subsidy vouchers, and private financing, among others.

Financial Policies Statement:  The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City's Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Proposition HHH Permanent Supportive Housing Loan Program Commitments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20, Project Expenditure Plan (PEP).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to issue letters of financial commitment for the projects identified in Table 1 of the October 16, 2020 HCIDLA report. The recommended projects are the result of the Housing Challenge Request for Proposals, and the final Proposition HHH (Prop HHH) Housing Challenge financial commitment will not exceed $11.2 million, per the breakdown provided in Table 1 detailed in the October 16, 2020 HCIDLA report.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to waive section 4.2 of the Prop HHH Regulations to allow a maximum contribution of $171,852 per unit to the Oatsie’s Place project.
   
   
3. APPROVE the FY 2019-20 PEP to be amended and increased as outlined in Attachment A of the October 16, 2020 HCIDLA report:
   
   
   1. $4,900,000 for the 11604 Vanowen project.
                 
   2. $6,300,000 for the Oatsie’s Place (formerly known Sherman Way) project.
                 
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to negotiate and execute loan documents, covenant/regulatory agreements, and any other documents necessary to implement the FY 2020-21 Prop HHH PEP with each of the borrowers on projects selected for funding, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the disbursement of Prop HHH funds to take place after the sponsors obtain enforceable commitments for all proposed funding, including, but not limited to, the full amount of funding and/or tax credits proposed.

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 Request for Site Approval and Conditional Financial Commitment for a Proposition HHH (Prop HHH) Housing Challenge Project.

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

1. APPROVE the site selections for Prop HHH Housing Challenge project at 1355 Avalon in Council District 15.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Issue a conditional financial commitment for the Prop HHH Housing Challenge project in the amount of $7 million.
      
      
   2. Negotiate acquisition, predevelopment, construction, permanent loan agreements subject to the satisfaction of all conditions and criteria contained in the Prop HHH Housing Challenge Request for Proposals, subject to the conditions detailed in the November 5, 2020, AOC report, attached to the Council file, and the HCIDLA Award Letter (if applicable), subject to the following condition:
      
      

      Prop HHH financial project commitments are subject to review and approval by the Prop HHH Citizens Oversight Committee and the Prop HHH AOC before recommendations are forwarded to the Mayor and City Council for consideration.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  HCIDLA reports that there is no impact to the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the data collection and Annual Point-in-Time count of unaccompanied homeless women in the City.

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

1. REQUEST the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to designate unaccompanied homeless women as a subpopulation and begin collecting information on race, gender, age, geography, sexual orientation, Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence status, etc., in the Annual Point-in-Time Count and in other data collection systems.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and City Administrator Officer (CAO), in partnership with LAHSA, the Los Angeles County, the Downtown Women’s Center, and other organizations, to:
   
   
   1. Report back with recommendations on strategies and resources to assist and house unaccompanied homeless women.
      
      
   2. Seek the feedback from the Jenesse Center, Shields for Families, A New Way of Life, and any other appropriate organizations.   
         

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the distribution of households in the Los Angeles County Coordinated Entry System, and program performance by acuity group.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) within 60 days to:

• Develop recommendations for improved strategies and programs to house people with mid-level and low acuity rating, including defining what the funding needs would be.
  
  
• Report on how it can improve the accuracy of SPDAT scores to provide a more accurate assessment of acuity.
  
  
• Report on how it contracts the speed with which unhoused individuals develop higher vulnerability and acuity scores and whether there are certain trends or causes that can be addressed through different strategies and programs.
  
  
• Report back with comprehensive data on outreach details and documentation of exactly what was offered in in-person settings in encampment communities with the following details:
  
  
  • The type of shelter that was offered or not offered.
    
    
  • If a name was taken and if a case was opened.
    
    
  • Number of instances a person has been outreached to and contacted.
    
    
  • If the person is no longer there after multiple visits, do we know why they are no longer there.
    
    
  • Reasons for resistance to the assistance being offered (if they resist).
    
    
  • Acuity of person who is housed temporarily and permanently.
    
    
  • Number of people that have been reunified and housed.   
           

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:
Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Affordable Housing Linkage Fee (AHLF) Expenditure Plan, revenue estimate from BAE Urban Economics Inc., and AHLF revenue activity analysis report. 

Recommendations for Council action: 

1. RECEIVE and FILE the AHLF Oversight Committee report dated June 25, 2020 relative to the Fiscal Year 2019-20 AHLF Expenditure Plan, revenue estimate from BAE Urban Economics Inc., and AHLF revenue activity analysis report. 
   
   
2. REQUEST the Los Angeles Housing and Committee Investment Department to report on the number of housing units produced as a result of the AHLF policy, how the value of the units to the City is calculated, the comparative cost of producing the units if completed independent of the AHLF policy and other pertinent information.  

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

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

REQUEST the LADWP to report to the Council with a plan and timeline for decommissioning the LADWP Valley Generating Station, which should evaluate the impacts this facility, as well as other polluters, have on the health of nearby residents; and, should describe how the Valley Generating Station can be decommissioned in a way that does not disrupt the overall power supply or negatively impacts jobs.

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.

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

1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of October 27, 2020, Resolution No. 021 062, authorizing an amendment to the License and approving the Supplemental Agreement between the LADWP and Union Pacific Railroad Company for a fiber optic cable crossing serving the LADWP Mojave Service Yard, to replace the terms regarding the annual rent payment of $2,500 with a one-time administrative fee of $1,000; and, to provide indefinite indemnification for the duration of the License as amended by the Supplemental Agreement.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Director of Real Estate, LADWP, to make additional administrative amendments to the Supplemental Agreement or License, provided there is no increase to the term or the amounts to be paid under the License, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of the Resolution allows the LADWP to save $2,500 in annual rent fees in exchange for a one-time administrative charge of $1,000 for the License, as amended by the Supplemental Agreement, for an indefinite term.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommended actions comply with the LADWP's adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 28, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 9, 2020)

Recommendation for Council action:

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of the Agreement will generate approximately $643,000 for the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund in Fiscal Year 2020-21.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommended action complies with the City's Financial Policies in that new revenues will be applied to support existing operations.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 28, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 9, 2020)

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (BPW), on behalf of the Bureau of Sanitation, to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-123864 with CRR and Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-123868 with Ecology for hauling services (Contract Amendments), to exercise the five-year renewal option for solid waste transportation from the CLARTS to designated disposal facilities, each in the amount of $9,295,664 for a new term effective April 21, 2014 through April 20, 2025; to increase the original contract ceiling amount of $79,717,652 by $18,591,328, for a revised total compensation amount of $98,308,980, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and compliance with the City's contracting requirements; and, to remove the current subcontractor participation levels of CRR in Contract No. C-123864, and of Ecology in Contract No. C-123868.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the President or two Members, BPW, to execute said Contract Amendments.
          

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Funding for the Contract Amendments is provided by the Central Recycling Transfer Station Fund and the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund. Funding beyond the current year will be appropriated through the City's budget process. The Contracts contain a Financial Liability Clause which limits the City's annual financial obligation to the amount approved in the corresponding year's annual budget.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommended actions comply with the City's Financial Policies in that expenditures of special funds are limited to the mandates of the funding source.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 28, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 9, 2020)

AD HOC ON COMPREHENSIVE JOB CREATION PLAN COMMITTEE REPORT relative to changing the definition of small business for procurement preference programs.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Krekorian - Price):

INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to:

1. With assistance from the Bureau of Contract Administration, the Chief Procurement Officer, and the City Attorney, and with input from the Small Business Commission, report relative to changing the definition of small business for procurement preference programs based on gross receipts, and to prepare recommendations for future evaluation of this threshold.
   
   
2. With the assistance from the Bureau of Contract Administration and the Chief Procurement Officer, conduct a survey of all local business enterprise certified companies (primes and subcontractors) to obtain data on the average gross receipts from the businesses that qualify for this program and to report on the results.
   
   
3. Report on altering the definition of small businesses to encompass businesses that are located only within the City and to make additional recommendations to maximize the benefit to jobs creation income within the City, economic stimulus, and tax revenues for the City.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY (IACRE) and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES REPORTS relative to the creation of a Civil and Human Rights Department (CHRD) and related matters.

1. IACRE COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   

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

    

   1. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to:
      
      
      1. Create a CHRD to support the work of the Civil and Human Rights Commission and to change the title and transfer the duties of the Civil and Human Rights Commission Executive Director to General Manager of the newly created department. The CHRD's duties will include working with the Civil and Human Rights Commission, the Commission on the Status of Women and Human Relations Commission and other related offices in other jurisdictions to serve and defend the liberties of Los Angeles's diverse communities.
         
         
      2. Transfer the Commission on the Status of Women and the Human Relations Commission from the Housing and Community Investment Department to the newly created CHRD.
         
         
      3. Amend Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 51.03 to replace the term Income status with source of income and to add primary language as a protected class.
         
         
      4. Establish a Civil and Human Rights Community Engagement Fund for the receipt, retention and disbursement of gifts, contributions and bequests for support to the CHRD and Commission, community outreach and engagement events, as well as capital expenses, including: resource fairs; translation services; volunteer stipends; consultant fees; and other programming and capital expense needs for the three commissions.
         
         
      5. Change the title of the Civil and Human Rights Commission to the Commission on Civil Rights.
         
         
      6. Delete the phrase Hearing Officers shall not be City employees from the definition of a Hearing Officer in LAMC Section 51.02.
         
         
   2. REQUEST the City Attorney to work with the General Manager, CHRD, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and City Administrative Officer (CAO), to further define the duties, responsibilities, goals and objectives of the CHRD.
      
      
   3. APPROPRIATE $7,006,232 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580318 (UB Reserve for Preservation of City Services, Reinvestment in Disadvantaged Communities and Communities of Color, Reimagining Public Safety Service Delivery, and Target Local Hire Program) to the following Accounts, and in the amounts specified in the new CHRD Fund No. 100/15 as follows:
      
      

      Fund	Title	Amount
      001010	General Salaries	$1,218,024
      001070	Salaries, As-Needed	82,180
      003040	Contractual Services	5,500,000
      007300	Equipment	206,028
      	Total:	$7,006,232

      
           
   4. RESOLVE that the employment authority in the CHRD for the 23 positions detailed below are APPROVED and CONFIRMED through June 30, 2021 to support the CHRD, commissions, and develop rules, regulations, and outreach programs to address discrimination and equity, and promote diversity within the City, subject to allocation by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners, and pay grade determination by the CAO’s Employee Relations Division:
      
      

      No.	Class Code	Class Title
      1	1117-3	Executive Administrative Assistant Ill
      1	1117-2	Executive Administrative Assistant Il
      3	1358	Administrative Clerk
      2	1538	Senior Project Coordinator
      2	9248	Management Analyst
      1	1800-1	Public Information Officer I
      2	9182	Chief Management Analyst
      7	9207	Human Relations Advocate
      1	9734-2	Commission Executive Assistant II
      3	2496	Community Affairs Advocate

          
       
   5. RESOLVE that the employment authority in the CHRD for the four AS-NEEDED positions detailed below are APPROVED and CONFIRMED to support the CHRD, Commissions, and develop rules, regulations, and outreach programs to address discrimination and equity, and promote diversity within the City, subject to allocation by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners and pay grade determination by the CAO’s Employee Relations Division:
      
      

      No.	Class Code	Class Title
      2	1535-2	Administrative Intern II
      2	1502-0	Student Professional Worker

       
          
   6. INSTRUCT the CLA, CAO, and General Manager, CHRD, to report to the IACRE Committee on the Office of Racial Equity including recommendations on the placement of the new Office of Racial Equity in the City hierarchy and its feasibility to be placed under the newly created CHRD.
      
      
   7. INSTRUCT the CLA, Office of Immigrant Affairs, and General Manager, CHRD, to report to the IACRE Committee on the Office of Immigrant Affairs, under the purview of the Mayor's Office, with recommendations on how this Office can either work in consultation with or under the purview of the newly created CHRD.
      
      
   8. INSTRUCT the CLA, in coordination with the CHRD, to report on adding the word equity into the name of the Department.
      
      
   9. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make any technical corrections to the above fund transfer instructions In order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

    

2. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT 
   
   Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
   
   
   1. CONCUR in Recommendation Nos. 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 made by the IACRE Committee on October 19, 2020. 
      
      
   2. AMEND the IACRE Recommendation No. 3 as follows:
      
      APPROPRIATE $1,195,474 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580318 (UB Reserve for Preservation of City Services, Reinvestment in Disadvantaged Communities and Communities of Color, Reimagining Public Safety Service Delivery, and Target Local Hire Program) to the following Accounts, and in the amounts specified in the new CHRD Fund No. 100/15 along with the budgeted amount of $417,554 for a sum of $1,613,028 to be allocated as follows: 
      
      

      Fund	Title	Amount
      001010	General Salaries	$900,000
      003040	Contractual Services	507,000
      007300	Equipment	206,028
      	Total:	$1,613,028

      
           
   3. AMEND the IACRE Recommendation No. 4 as follows:
      
      RESOLVE that the employment authority in the CHRD for the 14 positions detailed below are APPROVED and CONFIRMED in the CHRD through June 30, 2021 to support the CHRD, commissions, and develop rules, regulations, and outreach programs to address discrimination and equity, and promote diversity within the City, subject to allocation by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners, and pay grade determination by the Office of the CAO, Employee Relations Division: 
      
      

      No.	Class Code	Class Title
      3	1538	Senior Project Coordinator
      1	1537	Project Coordinator
      3	9207	Human Relations Advocate
      1	1368	Senior Administrative Clerk
      1	9182	Chief Management Analyst (to serve as an Assistant General Manager)
      1	9734-2	Commission Executive Assistant II
      1	1117-3	Executive Administrative Assistant III
      1	2496	Community Affairs Advocate
      1	1358	Administrative Clerk
      1	1539	Management Assistant

           
   4. EXEMPT the Human Relations Advocate, Chief Management Analyst, one Senior Project Coordinator and one Management Analyst from the Managed Hiring process; all other positions should be subject to Managed Hiring. 

    

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

    

   Community Impact Statement:  Yes

   For:	Hollywood Studio District Neighborhood Council

    

   (Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the salary recommendation for Ms. Capri Maddox as the Executive Director of the Civil and Human Rights Department.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the annual salary for Ms. Capri Maddox, as the permanent Executive Director of the Civil and Human Rights Department, BE ESTABLISHED as $259,893.36 as recommended by the Mayor and approved by the Executive Employee Relations Committee on August 11, 2020.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the position is included in the department's annual budget and there is no additional fiscal impact.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 relative to the salary recommendation.)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (O'FARRELL - CEDILLO - MARTINEZ, ET AL. - PRICE) relative to establishing the City’s position regarding legislation to ensure that children should not be separated from their parents as they seek to enter the United States (U.S.) through asylum or any other means, and related matters.

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 SPONSORSHIP and/or SUPPORT of legislation to ensure that under no circumstances, aside from any threat of abuse or neglect, should children ever be separated from their parents as they seek to enter the U.S. through asylum or any other means, including legislation that strengthens and guarantees the right to family integrity and procedural due process laws, U.S. asylum statutes which guarantee the right to apply for asylum, the Administration Procedures Act which prohibits arbitrary government action, and the Flores Agreement which prescribes national standards for the housing, detention, and release of children detained by federal immigration authorities.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), to confer with its legal counsel relative to pending litigation with American Teleconferencing Services, Ltd. (This matter involves the question of whether or not the services provided by the taxpayer is subject to the City's Communication Users Tax and whether the taxpayer has an obligation to collect and remit these taxes to the City.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the matter above in Closed Session on November 9, 2020)

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 Catherine Walker et al. v. City of Los Angeles et al., United States District Court (USDC) Case No. CV19-01064-SVW (ASx); and G.P., a minor, et al. v. City of Los Angeles et al., consolidated with USDC Case No.CV19-06113-SVW (ASx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on April 10, 2018, in Los Angeles, California.) (This is a complex police tort case against the City of Los Angeles.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the matter above in Closed Session on November 9, 2020)

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 Antonio Solis v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV19-07752 CAS (AGRx). (This is a complex police tort case against the City of Los Angeles.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the matter above in Closed Session on November 9, 2020)

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 Quentin Durity v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV18-07374 DMG (MAAx). (This is a complex police tort case against the City of Los Angeles)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the matter above in Closed Session on November 9, 2020)