COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK and RESOLUTION relative to the certified results of the Special Runoff Election held August 12, 2014 to fill the vacancy in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Board District 1.

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION declaring the results of the Special Runoff Election held August 12, 2014 to fill the vacancy in the LAUSD, Board District 1, for the portion of the unexpired term remaining through June 30, 2015.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that declaring the results of the Special Runoff Election held August 12, 2014 will have no impact on the City's General Fund. Funds allocated in the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Budget for the 2015 Municipal Election have been utilized to front the cost of this special runoff election. These costs are subject to reimbursement by LAUSD and these funds should be reallocated back to the City Clerk for the 2015 Municipal Election to avoid a shortfall. An allocation may be required in the 2014-15 Mid-Year Financial Status Report if reimbursement from LAUSD is not timely.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted

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

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (BLUMENFIELD - HUIZAR) relative to establishing the City's position to support AB 1739 and SB 1168.

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

RESOLVE to include in the City's 2013-14 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for the passage of AB 1739 (Dickinson) and SB 1168 (Pavley), which enables local agencies to regulate groundwater pumping, raise funds, permit wells, and develop groundwater management plans.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                                   PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL