2803 South Somerset Drive. (Lien: $680.41)

521 East Terrill Avenue. (Lien: $728.77)

5741 West Venice Boulevard aka 5743 West Venice Boulevard. (Lien: $1,446.18)

3326 North Linda Vista Terrace. (Lien: $2,831.23)

4300 South Vermont Avenue. (Lien: $2,776.26)

6516 South Vermont Avenue. (Lien: $3,396.30)

8940 West National Boulevard. (Lien: $5,531.90)

Himelsein Mandel Advisors LLC.  (Lien: $15,425.43)

Medaid Transportation Inc. (Lien: $17,600.95)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Stoner Avenue and Idaho Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 11, 2014 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on September 10, 2014 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Wilshire Boulevard and Malcolm Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 11, 2014 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on September 10, 2014 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Bowmont Drive and Kimridge Road Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 11, 2014 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on September 10, 2014 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed revision to the fees for the Japanese Garden located at the Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant.

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the Board of Public Works (Board) action of February 11, 2013, approving the revision of fee charges for the Japanese Garden located at the Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant as reflected in the February 11, 2013 Board report, attached to the Council file, with said revision to include revision of the Filming Use Fees.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the permanent appointment of Ms. Holly L. Wolcott as City Clerk.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Holly L. Wolcott as the permanent City Clerk, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 29, 2014)

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Agreement with the Los Angeles Petanque Club, Inc. (LAPC) on park property at the Cheviot Hills Recreation Center.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary, Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners, to execute the Agreement with the LAPC for the operation of the Petanque Program and maintenance of the petanque courts at Cheviot Hills Recreation Center for a term of ten years, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed Agreement with the LAPC for the operation of the Petanque Program and maintenance of the petanque courts located in the Cheviot Hills Recreation Center will generate $1,062 in revenue each year.  The fee waiver sought for the use of City facilities is in compliance with the City Financial Policies in that a direct public benefit can be obtained by the free lessons and maintenance of the petanque courts provided by LAPC at no cost to the City.  There is no additional impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted. 

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 29, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 29, 2014)

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to grant funding in connection with the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) After-School Enrichment and Supervision Program grant award to help fund the Clean and Safe Spaces (CLASS) Parks Youth Employment Internship Program (YEIP).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to accept and receive JJCPA (formerly known as the Schiff-Cardenas Crime Prevention Act) grant funding in the approximate amount of $504,430 from the Los Angeles County Probation Department to provide youth services through the CLASS Parks YEIP during specified hours of peak juvenile criminal occurrences for a fourteenth fiscal year (2014-15) at selected recreational facilities.
   
   
2. DESIGNATE the General Manager, RAP, or Executive Officer or Assistant General Manager, as the agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Employee, RAP, to establish the necessary account and/or appropriate funding received within "Recreation and Parks Grant" Fund 205 to accept the JJCPA grant funds in the approximate amount of $504,430 for the CLASS Parks YEIP.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The RAP reports the grant is administered on a reimbursement basis from the County to allow the RAP the ability to negotiate services in a timely manner.  The RAP may realize a financial benefit as participants, who successfully complete the Camp Counselor Leadership Training Program, begin to serve as volunteers at various RAP facilities.  There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to 2014-15 General Child Care Program (CCTR) and 2014-15 California State Preschool Program (CSPP) continued funding for subsidized preschool services at the Jim Gilliam Child Care Center.

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

1. APPROVE, retroactively, the Department of Recreation and Parks' (RAP) submission of the California Department of Education (CDE) 2014-15 Child Care Development Program continued funding application for the CCTR and the CSPP for subsidized preschool services at the Jim Gilliam Child Care Center. 
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the CCTR and CSPP grant funds, to enter into an agrement with the CDE, and to designate the General Manager, RAP, or designee, as the agent to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents including but not limited to grant applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests which may be necessary.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Employee, RAP, to establish the necessary accounts and/or appropriate funding received within "Recreation and Parks Grant" Fund 205 to accept the 2014-15 CDE CCTR grant in the amount of $5,587 and CSPP grant in the amount of $161,041 for subsidized preschool services at the Jim Gilliam Child Care Center.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The RAP reports that the CCTR and CSPP grants do not require a match.  The grants assist RAP by providing additional funding to continue the subsidized preschool program at the Jim Gilliam Child Care Center.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of $380,000 donation from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

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

1. ACCEPT the ASPCA funds in the amount of $380,000 to pay for New Hope adoption fees.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Animal Services (DAS) to deposit $304,000 of the grant receipts in the Animal Sterilization Fund (Fund 842).
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish an appropriation account titled ASPCA New Hope Adoptions and Appropriation Account No. 060042, within Fund 842 for the receipt of the grant funds; and, AUTHORIZE the DAS's disbursement of the ASPCA donation to assist New Hope adopters.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the DAS to deposit $76,000 of the grant receipts in the Animal Welfare Trust Fund, Fund 859.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish an appropriation account titled ASPCA New Hope Adoptions and Appropriation Account No. 060043, within Fund 859 for the receipt of the grant funds; and, AUTHORIZE the DAS disbursement of the ASPCA donation to pay for electronic animal identification devices (microchips).

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The DAS reports that approval of the recommendations in the May 21, 2014 DAS report, attached to the Council file, will provide $380,000 in funding to the Animal Welfare Trust Fund.  Acceptance of this donation will have no impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Chief Financial Officer for the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Chief Financial Officer for the BOS from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 19, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 19, 2014)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Cable Television Production Manager for the Information Technology Agency (ITA) from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Cable Television Production Manager for the ITA from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 19, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 19, 2014)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Principal Project Coordinator for the Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Principal Project Coordinator for the HCIDLA from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 19, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 19, 2014)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to Contract No. C-116636 with Mercer Human Resources Services, LLC (Mercer) for administration of the City's Civilian Modified Flexible Benefits (FLEX) Program.

Recommendations for Council action: 

1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Personnel Department, to negotiate and execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to Contract No. C-116636 with Mercer for third party administration of the FLEX Program to extend the contract term by three years for a revised contract term effective eight years from June 5, 2009 to June 4, 2017 and revise the scope of services, subject to the inclusion of a ratification clause and review and approval of the City Attorney.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Personnel Department and/or Joint Labor Management Benefits Committee to report in regard to:
   
   
   1. The status of the dependent eligibility audit.
      
      
   2. Expected plan-year costs for the Flex Program in 2015.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that funding of $2 million is provided in the 2014-15 Human Resources Benefits Adopted Budget, Fund No. 100, Contractual Services Account No. 003040 for third party administration services of the City’s FLEX Program, with no additional impact on the General Fund. Expenditures on the contract are determined based on the number of participants in the City’s Civilian FLEX Benefits Program and additional services that may be required by the City.  As funds are budgeted to support the proposed expenditures and the City’s obligation is limited to funds budgeted for services rendered per the terms of the contract, the recommendation provided in this report complies with the City’s Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 16, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 15, 2014)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a report on the feasibility of amending the hours of operation within the Colorado Boulevard Specific Plan.

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

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, in consultation with the City Attorney and Council District 14, to report on the feasibility of amending the hours of operation within the Colorado Boulevard Specific Plan.

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 Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13 Special Training Fund Annual Report.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the LAFD FY 2012-13 Special Training Fund Account 40J Annual Report (attached to the Council file).

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFD reports that the State's annual training reimbursements are critical due to the cost of annual training fees that rise significantly each year. If funding for the LAFD's Vocational Education Training was interrupted, numerous mandatory certifications and re-certifications could not occur within the Department's current budget.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13 Revolving Training Fund 40K California Joint Apprenticeship Committee (CAL-JAC) Program Annual Report.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the LAFD FY 2012-13 Revolving Training Fund 40K CAL-JAC Program Annual Report (attached to the Council file).

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAFD. 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 a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the California Fire and Rescue Training Authority (CFRTA) for the Los Angeles Fire Department's (LAFD) Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team to conduct an operational exercise and mobilization.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAFD, to:
   
   
   1. Accept and execute the MOA with the CFRTA, in the amount up to $100,000, for the term May 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014, for the LAFD USAR team to conduct an operational exercise and mobilization, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
      
      
   2. Deposit the CFRTA funds received into the LAFD, Fund 335/38, account number to be determined.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to reimburse up to $100,000, upon reimbursement by the CFRTA, to Fund 100/38, Account 001098, from Fund 335/38, account number to be determined.
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFD reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. All monies will be reimbursed to the LAFD Department within the Fiscal Year.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to outside counsel expenditures for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Attorney's report relative to outside counsel expenditures for FY 2013-14 as of March 31, 2014.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to wastewater system interest rate swap deals.

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

1. CALL on NY Mellon Bank as well as Dexia to renegotiate or terminate the interest rate swap deals associated with the Wastewater System Bonds with no additional fees to save taxpayers millions of dollars every year and call on NY Mellon Bank and Dexia to return the unfair profits and termination payments since 2008, estimated to have cost the City up to $65 million.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Office of Finance, along with the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and any other appropriate departments, to report to the Budget and Finance Committee in 30 days on the progress of negotiations.
      
3. REFER all related reports to the City Attorney, including the CAO reports dated May 30 and June 27, 2014 and the Fix LA Coalition report entitled No Small Fees dated March 25, 2014 (attached to the Council file); and, REQUEST the City Attorney to evaluate potential legal remedies that the City may have against the two parties.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the CAO to work with the Office of Finance on a continual basis to renegotiate and identify lower bank fees with all financial institutions.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the CAO, if NY Mellon and Dexia are unwilling to renegotiate or terminate this swap deal at no cost to the City, to report to the Budget and Finance Committee on the merits and risks of terminating any current business with these banks and excluding NY MeIlon and Dexia from all future business with the City.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of August 6, 2014)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed seven-year agreement with Lenlyn Ltd. dba ICE Currency Services USA to manage and operate the Currency Exchange and Business Services Concessions at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the seven-year agreement with Lenlyn Ltd. dba ICE Currency Services USA.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of July 21, 2014 by Resolution No. 25473 authorizing the Executive Director to execute the seven-year agreement with Lenlyn Ltd. dba ICE Currency Services USA to manage and operate the Currency Exchange and Business Services Concessions at LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the proposed Currency Exchange and Business Services Concession Agreement will result in revenue to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) of approximately $57.5 million over the seven-year term (excluding the three one-year renewal options). The estimated $57.5 million in revenue represents, according to LAWA, an increase when compared to revenue being generated under the current LAX currency exchange services contract. In addition to the projected revenue, LAWA will benefit from a $1.7 million investment by the contractor in construction and refurbishment costs for the various currency exchange locations at LAX. The agreement complies with the Department of Airports' adopted Financial Policies. Approval of the proposed concession agreement will have no impact on LAWA's Operating or Capital Budgets or the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 29, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 29, 2014)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Mr. Aaron Thomas to the Community Forest Advisory Committee.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Aaron Thomas to the Community Forest Advisory Committee for the term ending January 31, 2015 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Thomas resides in Council District One.

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

Background Check:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Energy and Environment Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Eldridge Avenue and Terra Bella Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated July 21, 2014.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of OCTOBER 15, 2014 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Eldridge Avenue and Terra Bella Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,413.95 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  October 8, 2014)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Monon and St. George Streets Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated July 21, 2014.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of OCTOBER 15, 2014 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Monon and St. George Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $228.60 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  October 8, 2014)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Center Drive and Howard Hughes Parkway Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated July 21, 2014.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of OCTOBER 15, 2014 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Center Drive and Howard Hughes Parkway Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $3,408.58 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  October 8, 2014)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the 1st Streetscape (Soto Street to Concord Street) Reballot Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated August 5, 2014.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of OCTOBER 15, 2014 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the 1st Streetscape (Soto Street to Concord Street) Reballot Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $21,757.71 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  October 8, 2014)

11158 South Figueroa Street.  (Case No. 438281) Assessor I.D. No. 6075-029-010

2533 East Lancaster Avenue.  (Case No. 425847) Assessor I.D. No. 5202-013-011

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to amending the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) contract with Charles Esau for the continued provision of equine farrier services.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAPD, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the LAPD contract with Charles Esau for the continued provision of equine farrier services, for a term of two years commencing on August 16, 2014, and on a month-to-month basis thereafter until the Request for Proposals process is completed and a new contract is executed, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the above recommendation authorizes the LAPD to extend its current contract with Charles Esau for equine farrier services for an additional two-year period.$30,000 is available in the Department's budget for these services. Should additional funding be needed, the LAPD will identify savings from existing accounts. Execution of this contract amendment is in compliance with City financial policies in that budgeted funds are used for budgeted purposes.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (WESSON - PRICE) relative to amending prior Council action of September 10, 2010 regarding the Vision Theater (Theater), located in Leimert Park and the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Cultural Affairs and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT).

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND prior Council action of September 10, 2010 relative to the Theater located in Leimert Park and the execution of an MOU between the Departments of Cultural Affairs and LADOT transferring control/management of the underutilized parking lot to the rear of the Theater to LADOT to include that the MOU be subject to the approval of the Council member of the 10th District.

(Continued from Council meeting of August 6, 2014)

MOTION (PARKS – O’FARRELL) relative to amending prior Council action of November 18, 2011 regarding the allocation of Council District 8 CDBG funds for the Slauson Avenue/Overhill Drive facade improvement program.

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

1. AMEND prior council action of November 18, 2011 to reprogram a portion of these funds to the Council District 8 sidewalk reconstruction program, to be managed by the non-profit Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) for various eligible sidewalk reconstruction projects in Council District 8.
   
   
2. REPROGRAM $800,000 from Account 22H634 Slauson Avenue and Overhill Drive Façade Improvements within the Community Development Trust Fund No. 424 to the Council District 8 sidewalk reconstruction program.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Housing and Community Investment Department, to:
   
   
   1. Amend the necessary Consolidated Plan(s) as required by HUD, including the posting of a 30-day public comment period.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and Execute a contract with LANI in the amount of $800,000 for the Council District 8 sidewalk reconstruction program, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   3. Prepare any additional Controller instructions that may be necessary and make any technical corrections that may be required to effectuate the intent of this motion, and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to take all necessary steps to establish accounts and other actions required to effectuate the intent of this motion.

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - BONIN) and RESOLUTION relative to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) regarding the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, in an amount not to exceed $17,500,000, to finance the new construction of the Winnetka Senior Apartments (Project),  located at 20750 Sherman Way, Los Angeles, CA 91306.

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

1. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule and place on the next available City Council meeting agenda consideration of the accompanying Resolution and hearing results of the TEFRA public hearing held on May 28, 2014 at the Housing and Community Investment Department.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION in accordance with Section 142 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and Section 147 (f) of the Code setting the official intent of the City to issue conduit Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in the above amounts to finance the new construction of the above project.  The borrower has pledged to comply with all applicable City policies.

MOTION (KORETZ – O’FARRELL) relative to the renewal of the existing street banner campaign for Third Street between La Cienega Boulevard and Fairfax Boulevard.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the street banner program identifying the West Third Street Banner Association, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program.
          
2. APPROVE the renewal for the exsisting banner design, as attached to the Council file.

MOTION (BUSCAINO - KORETZ) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings to vacate the turning area along the southerly side of Anzio Road approximately 135 feet westerly of Roscomare Road.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law for the turning area along the southerly side of Anzio Road approximately 135 feet westerly of Roscomare Road.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
   
   
3. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested areas to the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.
   
   
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council’s consideration at the appropriate time under the City’s Street Vacation procedures.

MOTION (BUSCAINO – O’FARRELL) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings to vacate the north-south alley westerly of Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and the east-west alley northerly of Selma Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law for north-south alley westerly of Cahuenga Boulevad between Selma Avenue and the east-west alley northerly of Selma Avenue.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
   
   
3. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested areas to the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.
   
   
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council’s consideration at the appropriate time under the City’s Street Vacation procedures.

MOTION (BUSCAINO - BONIN) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings to vacate portion of southeasterly side of Reseda Boulevard from approximately 140 feet to 315 feet northeasterly of Sunset Boulevard.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law to vacate portion of southeasterly side of Reseda Boulevard from approximately 140 feet to 315 feet northeasterly of Sunset Boulevard.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
   
   
3. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested areas to the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.
   
   
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council’s consideration at the appropriate time under the City’s Street Vacation procedures.

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 Anthony Garrett, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. CV12-01670 FMO (SSx). (This is a police litigation case against the City of Los Angeles regarding wrongful death claims.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 4, 2014)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $500,000 in settlement of the above entitled matter from City Attorney, Fund 100/59, Account 009770.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon in the amount of $500,000 and made payable to The Cochran Firm, The Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo, Henley Saltzburg, Receiver, and plaintiff Anthony Garrett.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

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 Michelle Jordan v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. CV13-03152 DDP (RZx)). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on August 21, 2012 in Los Angeles, CA.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 4, 2014)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $550,000 in settlement of the aboveentitled matter from City Attorney, Fund 100/59, Account 009770.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon in the amount of $550,000 and made payable to Marcereau & Nazif Client Trust Account.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

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 Los Angeles Police Protective League, Stephan Lee v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC495799. (This case arises from plaintiffs' claims for money to be paid based on theories of promissory estoppel, misrepresentation, and assumpsit, and seeking writ of mandate and/or order compelling arbitration of two grievances.)

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

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

APPROVE settlement of the above-entitled matter which provides a four-step salary increase for certain Los Angeles Police Department police officers.

Detective I Robert Riske                 Buscaino - Englander

Lauren Bacall                                 LaBonge - All Councilmembers

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                                     PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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Regular meeting recessed at 11:58
Special meeting convened at 11:58
Special meeting adjourned at 12:56
Regular meeting convened at 12:56