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

1. DETERMINE that the Project is exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), since an activity is not subject to the CEQA if it does not meet the definition of a project, and Section 15378(b)(5) states that organizational or administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not meet such definition; therefore, the action of granting an easement of Cactus Flats Road over certain real property owned by the City and under the management and control of the LADWP to the County is not subject to the CEQA.
   
   
2. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of November 17, 2020, Resolution No. 021 083, resolving that the LADWP's and the public's interest will be furthered by granting an easement to the County for public roadway purposes on City-owned property located in Inyo County, California under the management and control of the LADWP, identified as a portion of Assessor's Parcel Numbers 033-110-20, 033-140-05, and 033-210-26 (Property); approving and recommending the Council's approval and authorization by Ordinance the granting of an easement to the County for public purposes, in accordance with City Charter Section 675(d)(2); and, authorizing and directing the LADWP to execute an instrument in writing, approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney, conveying said easement to the County for and on behalf of the LADWP in accordance with City Charter Section 675(d)(2).
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated December 8, 2020, approving Board Resolution No. 021 083 authorizing the LADWP to grant an easement over said Property to the County for public roadway purposes.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of the Resolution and Ordinance allows for the granting of a new easement to the County for public roadway purposes.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATON relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) relating to the City's Debt Management Policy.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying Ordinance, dated January 13, 2021 amending Section 11.5.1 of Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Division 11 of the LAAC relating to the City's Debt Management Policy.

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.

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of December 8, 2020, Resolution No. 021 108, approving and authorizing the LADWP to execute Agreement No. WR-19-1012 with Ultramar for a ten-year term, with two additional ten-year extension options, for ATRW service at the Valero Wilmington Refinery; and, authorizing and directing the Chief Accounting Employee, LADWP, upon proper certification, to draw demands on the Water Revenue Fund in accordance with the terms of said Agreement.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of the Resolution authorizes a one-time reimbursement expenditure up to $6 million for ATRW service at the Valero Wilmington Refinery, and $29.15 million in anticipated revenue for the Water Revenue Fund for the initial 10-year term. This fiscal impact does not assume anticipated revenue resulting from any contract extensions.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommended action complies with the LADWP's Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 22, 2021

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 19, 2021)

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action, December 8, 2020, Resolution No. 021 099, approving the LADWP's future use of the new Standard Offer in accordance with said Resolution to replace the existing Standard Offer for operation of electrical self-generating facilities and/or ESS larger than 30 kW in nameplate capacity in parallel with the LADWP's electric system, authorizing the LADWP to independently execute individual agreements, on behalf of the Board, in the same form of the new Standard Offer, which shall be approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney; rescinding the LADWP's authority to use the existing Standard Offer as described in Resolution No. 016 142; and, authorizing and directing the Chief Accounting Employee, LADWP, to draw demands on the Power Revenue Fund for payment of obligations arising under any individual Standard Offer agreements. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADWP reports that there is no significant anticipated net fiscal impact related to the approval of the new Standard Offer.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 20, 2021

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 17, 2021)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Figueroa Corridor (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The December 4, 2020 FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Figueroa Corridor (Property-Based) BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the Figueroa Corridor (Property-Based) BID Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Gateway to LA (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Gateway to LA (Property-Based) BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated December 15, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the Gateway to LA (Property-Based) BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Gateway to LA (Property-Based) BID, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fashion District (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Fashion District BID, attached to the January 11, 2021 City Clerk report and the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the Fashion District BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Fashion District BID, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to The Village at Sherman Oaks (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for The Village at Sherman Oaks (Property-Based) BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated December 17, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of The Village at Sherman Oaks (Property-Based) BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT the FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for The Village at Sherman Oaks (Property-Based) BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the South Los Angeles Industrial Tract (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the South Los Angeles Industrial Tract BID attached to the City Clerk report dated October 23, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2020 budget concurs with the intentions of the South Los Angeles Industrial Tract BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2020 Annual Planning Report for the South Los Angeles Industrial Tract BID, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Historic Core (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Historic Core BID, attached to the January 11, 2021 City Clerk report and attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the Historic Core BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Historic Core BID, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Hollywood Media District (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Hollywood Media District (Property-Based) BID attached to the City Clerk report dated December 1, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the Hollywood Media District (Property-Based) BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Hollywood Media District (Property-Based) BID, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the East Hollywood (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the East Hollywood BID attached to the City Clerk report dated December 11, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the East Hollywood BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the East Hollywood BID, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Brentwood Village (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Brentwood Village (Property-Based) BID attached to the City Clerk report dated December 11, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the Brentwood Village (Property-Based) BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Brentwood Village (Property Based) BID, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the North Hollywood 2020-2024 (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the North Hollywood 2020-2024 (Property-Based) BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the North Hollywood 2020-2024 (Property-Based) BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT the FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the North Hollywood 2020-2024 (Property-Based) BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the below market value sale of three Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) 2011 Freightliner Trolley vehicles to the San Pedro Property Owners Alliance.

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

1. FIND that the San Pedro Property Owners Alliance is eligible to purchase three LADOT 2011 Freightliner Trolley vehicles [Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 4UZAACB36ACAT4677) (VIN 4UZAACB38ACAT4678) (VIN 4UZAACB3XACAT4679) at below market value ($3), in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.547 (Donation of Surplus City Equipment), as the recipient is a non-profit organization that has been established exclusively to further the services provided by the City.
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Attorney prepare a contract to effectuate the sale and transfer of the above identified surplus equipment at below market value to the San Pedro Property Owner's Alliance.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to inform the San Pedro Property Owners Alliance [Board President, 390 W 7th St, San Pedro, CA 90731, (310) 832-2183] that the surplus equipment must be claimed within 60 days from the date of Council approval of the request after which time it 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 100 XTS5000 Motorola Radios to the California Emergency Mobile Patrol (CEMP).

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

1. FIND that the CEMP is eligible to purchase 100 XTS5000 Motorola Radios at below market value ($100), in accordance with LAAC Section 22.547 (Donation of Surplus City Equipment), as the recipient is a non-profit organization that has been established exclusively to further the services provided by the City.
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Attorney prepare a contract to effectuate the sale and transfer of the above identified surplus equipment at below market value to the CEMP.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to inform the CEMP [Mike Panman, President, PO Box 33631, Granada Hills, California, 91394, (818) 324-5363] that the surplus equipment must be claimed within 60 days from the date of Council approval of the request after which time it 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 escheatment of funds from the Unclaimed Monies Seized Incidental to Arrest Trust Fund (UMSIATF) to the City's General Fund.

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

1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department and the City Treasurer to process the sum of $457,540.03 from the UMSIATF No. 7772.
   
   
2. TRANSFER all identified eligible monies to the City's General Fund, Fund No. 100/70, Revenue Source Code No. 4834.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. 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 SB 165 annual report for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for Community Facilities District No. 8 (Legends at Cascades) Special Tax Bond, Series 2010.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report relative to the SB 165 annual report for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for Community Facilities District No. 8 (Legends at Cascades) Special Tax Bond, Series 2010.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Account - General City Purposes Fund Status Reports.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer reports, attached to the Council file, relative to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Account - General City Purposes Fund Status Report for the weeks ending November 20, 2020 through January 15, 2021.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed legal services agreement with Raines Feldman LLP for the Los Angeles Public Library's acquisition of Angel City Press.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHROIZE the City Attorney to enter into a contract with Raines Feldman LLP in the amount of $43,000 for legal services provided for the Library's acquisition of Angel City Press.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the CAO 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 proposed legal services agreement with Orrick, Herrington, and Sutcliffe LLP as bond counsel to the City of Los Angles in connection with the formation of the City of Los Angeles Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 10 (now abandoned) and CFD No. 11 (Ponte Vista).

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a contract beginning August 2017 with Orrick, Herrington, and Sutcliffe LLP as bond counsel to the City of Los Angles in connection with the formation of the City of Los Angeles CFD No. 10 (now abandoned) and CFD No. 11 (Ponte Vista), and with the contemplated bond issuance of $30 million for CFD No. 11.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to discuss the need for additional funding for outside counsel contracts.)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to modifications to the Program Year (PY) 2020-21 Workforce Development Board (WDB) Annual Plan.

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

1. APPROVE the recommendations contained in the January 21, 2021 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file, relative to modifications to the PY 2020-21 WDB Annual Plan and carry-in/savings from PY 2019-20.
   
   
2. APPROVE the modifications to the PY 2020-21 WDB Annual Plan budget as detailed in the attachment to the January 21, 2021 CAO report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Appropriate and expend PY 2019-20 carry-in funds for the following City General Funded-funded programs in PY 2020-21 for:
      
      
      1. Cash for College
         
         
      2. Day Laborer
         
         
      3. Hire LA
         
         
      4. Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise
         
         
      5. YouthSource Centers
         
         
      6. Summer Youth Employment 
         
         
   2. Accept reimbursements from the Social Security Administration (SSA) for serving as an Employment Network under the SSA’s Ticket to Work Program, previously approved under Council file No. 12-0818; and, authorize the EWDD to appropriate and expend within the Disability Employment Initiative Fund No. 54N upon presentation of supporting documentation.
      
      
   3. Negotiate and execute agreements and amendments to agreements with the service providers and funding as detailed in Attachment 1 of the December 24, 2020 EWDD/WDB report, attached to the Council file, subject to City Attorney review and approval as to form, legality, and procurement requirements, and compliance with City contracting requirements, including Charter Section 1022.
      
      
   4. Make technical corrections as necessary to transactions included in this Report to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the CAO.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the Controller instructions listed in the Attachment of the January 21, 2021 CAO report, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is an indirect impact to the General Fund. Approval of the recommendations contained in the January 21, 2021 CAO report, attached to the Council file, would reduce reimbursements for salary related costs to the General Fund from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Fund in the amount of $918,828.

Financial Polices Statement:  The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in the January 21, 2021 CAO Report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that funding for the 2020-21 WDB Annual Plan is provided by Special Funds and the Adopted Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

1. APPROVE proceeding with COVID-19 Workplace Safety Facility Improvements for public areas, including reception desks and air filter upgrades for approximately 350 City facilities; and, DEFER consideration of wide-scale improvements to the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 City Budget process.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer total funding of $434,412 in Capital Improvement Expenditure Program (CIEP) monies, to fund recommended COVID-19 Workplace Safety Facility Improvements, as identified in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated December 15, 2020 and the accompanying attachment, attached to the Council file, as follows:
   

   Account		Amount
   From:
   100/54/00S736 - Muni Facilities		$434,412
   To:
   100/54/TBD, COVID Retrofit Public Areas		$241,412
   100/40/003160, Maint Materials Supplies and SVC		193,000
   Total:		$434,412

3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to prepare any necessary technical adjustments; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement those instructions.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services and the Bureau of Engineering to report to the MFC on long-term infrastructure improvements, such as ultraviolet disinfection technologies, that are recommended as standards for development of new facilities and upgrades for existing City facilities.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT City departments to include any additional requests for COVID-19 Workplace Safety Facility Improvements that are not recommended for funding through said MFC report, as part of their respective funding requests for the upcoming FY 2021-22 City Budget.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that adoption of the above recommendations will have no additional impact on the General Fund beyond funding previously budgeted within the CIEP.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to updates on raising awareness of and the dissemination of information on the availability of low-income internet plans, for disadvantaged and low-income communities.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the Information Technology Agency reports dated June 8, 2020 and October 16, 2020 relative to updates on raising awareness of and the dissemination of information on the availability of low-income internet plans, for disadvantaged and low-income communities.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

1. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD) to effectuate the non-financial transfer of the City-owned property located at 610 West Channel Street in San Pedro from the Los Angeles Harbor Department to the GSD.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the GSD, with the assistance of the City Attorney and the Department of Recreation of Parks (RAP), to negotiate a non-profit lease agreement, subject to Council approval, with the San Pedro Skatepark Association for the operation and maintenance of the Channel Street Skatepark, which should specify that the RAP will oversee the completion of all necessary improvements and repairs identified in the City-approved construction plans that are needed to bring the Skatepark into compliance with relevant codes.

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.

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a new citywide assessment district for youth infrastructure and facility maintenance, modeled after the Proposition K program.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Rodriguez - Blumenfield):

DIRECT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), City Administrative Officer (CAO) with assistance from Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Recreation and Parks, and City Attorney to report with the steps necessary to create a new citywide assessment district to generate funds for youth infrastructure and facility maintenance, modeled after the Proposition K program, to begin prior to the Proposition K expiration date in order to prevent a lapse in program funding.
           

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the various applications for the Proposition 68 (Prop 68) Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) 2020 Round Grant.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to submit various preliminary applications for the Prop 68 SPP 2020 Round Grant, to the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation.
           

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners reports that there is no expected fiscal impact to RAP’s General Fund in applying for the Prop 68 SPP funds. The maintenance costs in connection with the projects are unknown at this time.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the grant application to the National Endowment for the Arts for the Big Read Program.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) or designee to:
   
   
   1. Submit a grant application to the National Endowment for the Arts for the FY21/22 Big Read Initiative.
      
      
   2. Submit all the necessary paperwork relative to the grant, subject to City Attorney approval as to form and content.
      
      
   3. Negotiate and execute the grant award and agreement on behalf of the City and submit the required reporting relative to the grant, subject to the City Attorney approval as to form and legality.
      
      
   4. Prepare any Controller’s instructions needed to implement actions approved by the Council and Mayor on matters presented in or deriving from the transmittal, and or to make necessary technical adjustment, and further, request that the Controller implement these instructions.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the DCA to accept grant funding, if awarded, from the National Endowment for the Arts for up to $20,000 for a one-year grant period, from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the DCA to receive and expend National Endowment for the Arts grant funds for activities for all eligible purposes for the twelve month grant period.
   
          
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a new appropriation account within Fund No. 337, Cultural Affairs Grants, to be labeled NEA BIG READ FY21/22.
      
      
   2. Appropriate up to $20,000 received from the National Endowment for the Arts into the newly established account within Fund No. 337, NEA BIG READ FY21/22.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The DCA reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None  submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Proposition K (Prop K) 10th Funding Cycle Request for Proposals (RFP) that includes funding from Prop K, and Health Alternatives to Smoking (HATS) Trust Fund.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the 10th Funding Cycle RFP, substantially detailed in the December 15, 2020 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file, that includes funding from Prop K and the HATS Trust Fund, and authorize its release on or about Thursday, February 25, 2021.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the L.A. for Kids Steering Committee staff, with assistance from the City Attorney, to make technical modifications to the RFP.
              

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no immediate General Fund impact. However, City departments that receive Tenth Cycle funding awards may have increased operational and maintenance costs associated with completed capital projects that would be addressed as part of the City budget process in future years. Funding made available through the RFP will be programmed over a three year period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

Oral report from the City Administrative Officer and Housing and Community Investment Department to discuss the status of the Homelessness Roadmap, interim housing, permanent supportive housing, and Prop HHH.

NO ACTION TAKEN

MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for supplemental community services, programs and needs in Council District 7.

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

TRANSFER the unencumbered / unallocated balance in the Council District 7 portion of the Special Events Fee Subsidy line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, within the same Fund to Account No. 0707 (CD 7 Community Services) for supplemental community services, programs and needs in Council District 7.

MOTION (PRICE - O'FARRELL) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting death of Pearl Myles on October 1, 2020.

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

1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting death of Pearl Myles on October 1, 2020.
   
   
2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.

MOTION (PRICE - O'FARRELL) relative to funding increase for the Main Street Project to provide for additional scope elements for the design and construction of access ramps and street resurfacing.

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

1. REPROGRAM $450,000 of the $1,570,000 for additional resurfacing and associated curb ramp scope elements on the Main Street project budget to address unforeseen site conditions encountered on the Main Street project.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (LEE - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding to serve the North San Fernando Valley to obtain much needed medical equipment.