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

(Continued from Council meeting of October 28, 2014)

12232 West Miranda Street. (Lien: $3,687.66)

(Continued from the Council meeting of November 14, 2014)

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER and CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the commencement of eminent domain proceedings to acquire 73 parcels of real property in the vicinity located in three sections; north of Mojave- State Route 58 Alternate; West of Mojave and Oak Creek Road; and west of the town of Rosamond in Kern County, California.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE finding that in the public interest and necessity requiring the acquisition by eminent domain of 73 parcels of real property in the vicinity located in three sections: north of Mojave- State Route 58 Alternate; West of Mojave and Oak Creek Road; and west of the town of Rosamond in Kern County, California for the development of the Barren Ridge Renewables Transmission Project.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the Resolution of Necessity and Ordinance authorizes a process to legally acquire 73 parcels of land.  The total appraised value of the parcels to be acquired through this process is approximately $1,768,340.  Sufficient funding exists within the Power Revenue Fund. The proposed Resolution complies with the Los Angeles Department of Water Power's adopted Financial Policies.  There is no impact to the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at Idle Hour Cafe restaurant and bar.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Idle Hour Cafe restaurant and bar located at 4824 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood, 91601, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
   
   
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at 4824 Vineland Avenue.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.
   
   

Applicant: BA2, LLC (Dimitri Komarov, representative)

TIME LIMIT FILE – FEBRUARY 11, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – FEBRUARY 11, 2015)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to establishing and prescribing the legal rates to be charged by all private ambulance companies in the City of Los Angeles.

(Transportation Committee Report adopted on November 25, 2014)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to extending the expiration date applicable to the Southern California Gas Company Franchise.

(Transportation Committee Report adopted on November 25, 2014)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to requiring ammunition vendors to electronically transmit all records of ammunition transactions to the Los Angeles Police Department.

(Communication from the Vice-Chair and Member, Public Safety Committee Report adopted on November 25, 2014)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to options for an increased fee structure to cover demolition work enforcement cost and public notification for demolition of structures.

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee Report adopted on November 25, 2014)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to revising the fees for police permits for 2015.

(Communication from the City Attorney adopted on November 25, 2014)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to allow other City agencies to install or remove any temporary no parking sign.

(Transportation Committee Report adopted on November 25, 2014)

- URGENCY CLAUSE –

(12 VOTES REQUIRED)

AD HOC COMMITTEE ON FILM AND TV PRODUCTION JOBS REPORT relative to a Film Permit Customer Service Survey for improving services to the film industry.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the Film Permit Customer Service Survey (Filming Survey) attached to the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) report dated October 23, 2014 (attached to Council file No. 14-0443).
      
2. INSTRUCT the EWDD to collect and analyze the Filming Survey data on an annual basis and present findings and recommendations to address any issues identified in the Filming Survey to the Mayor and City Council for consideration.
   
   
3. REQUEST FilmL.A., Inc. (FilmL.A.) to notify all customers that obtained filming permits from the City of Los Angeles in the past two years of the new Filming Survey; provide a link to the Filming Survey on the FilmL.A. website; and provide the survey, and a link to the survey, with all new film permits.
   
   
4. REQUEST FilmL.A. to provide a report to the Ad Hoc Committee on Film and TV Production Jobs  on issues raised during the Location Manager Interviews including, but not limited to, current fee structures, permit expediting, community notifications, and the Film Permit Refund Policy.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to provide a report to the Ad Hoc Committee on Film and TV Production Jobs  on after-hour notifications and communication with Film Unit Fire Safety Officers.
   
   
6. REQUEST FilmL.A. to work with the LAFD, Department of Recreation and Parks, and Los Angeles Department of Transportation to automate the Application Intake System and link it to the FilmL.A. database.
   
   
7. REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to consider allowing the film industry to utilize parking at the John Ferraro Office Building and other LADWP facilities for film industry use.
   
   
8. REQUEST a report from the Los Angeles Police Department on the status and availability of Film Unit Vehicles and efforts to ensure reliable field response capabilities.
   
   
9. CONSIDER department-specific requests in the upcoming budget process for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 which support expanding film production in the City of Los Angeles and use of public property for location filming.
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The EWDD reports the cost associated with overseeing and reporting on the Filming Survey by EWDD is minimal and should have no fiscal impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

AD HOC COMMITTEE ON FILM AND TV PRODUCTION JOBS REPORT relative to development of an inventory of City-owned properties, facilities, and parking lots available to production companies for filming use.

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

1. DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Department of General Services to report within 45 days with a comprehensive list of City-owned properties that could be available either for location filming or production facility use.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles World Airports, Harbor Department, and the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles to report to Council with a comprehensive list of available buildings, facilities, open space, and parking lots that could reasonably accommodate production shoots or basecamps.
   
   
3. DIRECT the CAO and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to report within 45 days with a list of City-owned parking lots and structures available to filmmakers for basecamps and production parking.
   
   
4. DIRECT the CAO, the Information Technology Agency, and any other relevant departments to work with FilmL.A., Inc. (FilmL.A.) to notify/inform production companies of City-owned locations available for filming, via the City of Los Angeles and the FilmL.A. websites, and any other applicable ways, to encourage further filming in the City of Los Angeles.  

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

AD HOC COMMITTEE ON FILM AND TV PRODUCTION JOBS REPORT relative to a proposed extension of the Filming Use Fee Waiver (Ordinance No. 181386).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the extension of the Filming Use Fee Waiver for an additional five years to June 30, 2019.
   
   
2. APPROVE the application of the Filming Use Fee Waiver to all City of Los Angeles (City) departments except the Los Angeles Department of Convention and Tourism Development, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, Department of Recreation and Parks, Los Angeles Zoo, and the Department of Cultural Affairs' Warner Grand Theatre; and request that all departments subject to the Filming Use Fee Waiver track the fee waivers and related quantitative data on an annual basis.
   
   
3. REQUEST FiImL.A., Inc. to segregate City data collection from other non-City clients/contracts, and provide annual reports to the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) with data on the amount of fees waived by departments, what type of film production is associated with fee waivers, and fees separated out by property and address.
   
   
4. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance to extend the Filming Use Fee Waiver, retroactively for any fees that may have been assessed starting July 1, 2014, and to include in the ordinance an amendment to the Administrative Code to reflect that the EWDD should provide a report six months prior to the sunset date of June 30, 2019, replacing the City Administrative Officer.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The EWDD reports that the fiscal impact of waiving the Filming Use Fee will vary depending upon the type and number of future film productions utilizing City property, however, for the last five years, the fee waiver has cost the City $1.8 million, or approximately $350,000 per year.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

AD HOC COMMITTEE ON FILM AND TV PRODUCTION JOBS REPORT relative to eliminating impediments to filming in the City of Los Angeles and improving efficiency and coordination of film permits.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to evaluate staffing options for the Park Film Office that include additional full time staff to ensure continuity and consistency in the provision of services to the film, television, and commercial industry.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CAO and the RAP to develop workload and performance measures for the Park Film Office, including consideration of timely service delivery, to ensure that adequate staffing can be identified and assigned to this service.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the CAO and the RAP to conduct a review of the park filming fee, and adjust as necessary.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and the CAO to develop workload and performance measures for sign posting services, including consideration of timely service delivery, to ensure that adequate staffing can be identified and assigned to this service.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the CAO to review the LADOT sign posting fee and determine whether the fee includes all relevant cost factors, and adjust as necessary.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the CAO and the LADOT to identify a source of funds to acquire additional equipment and software necessary to improve efficiency in the preparation, assembly, and posting of signs.
   
   
7. INSTRUCT and REQUEST as appropriate, the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the LADOT, RAP, the Los Angeles Fire Department, and FilmL.A.,Inc., to report in 60 days on the status of information systems upgrades and improvements.
   
   
8. RECEIVE and FILE the reports from the City Attorney, Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners, LADOT, and RAP.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CLA reports that there is no fiscal impact on the General Fund associated with these actions.

Community Impact Statement:  Yes

Against Proposal:    Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT relative to the appointment of Mr. Jon Merritt to the Innovation and Performance Commission.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Council President's appointment of Mr. Jon Merritt to the Innovation and Performance Commission is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Mr. Merritt resides in Council District Five. (Current commission gender composition: F=4; M=8).

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

Background Review:  None submitted.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 6, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 5, 2014)

(Audits Committee waived consideration of the above matter)  

15115 West Parthenia Street (Case No. 444191) Assessor I.D. No. 2654-007-038

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to vacating the alley southerly of 12th Street from Flower Street to 150 feet easterly thereof (VAC-E1400760).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of May 15, 2013, that the vacation of the alley southerly of 12th Street from Flower Street to 150 feet easterly thereof, pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of May 15, 2013, that this vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION TO VACATE No. 13-1400760 for the vacation of the alley southerly of 12th Street from Flower Street to 150 feet easterly thereof.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit, following Council adoption, Resolution to Vacate No. 13-1400760 to the Land Development Group of the Bureau of Engineering for recordation of said Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.

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

(Continued from Council meeting of October 28, 2014)

COMMUNICATION FROM VICE-CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to the re-appropriation of 2010 and 2011 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant award funds for the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) project.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to approve the time extension of the:
   
   
   1. Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 UASI grant award, extending the grant performance period to April 30, 2015 (Attachment 1 in the Mayor's report to Council dated October 30, 2014, attached to the Council file).
      
      
   2. FY 2011 UASI grant award, extending the grant performance period to July 31, 2015 (Attachment 3 in the Mayor's report to Council dated October 30, 2014).
      
      
2. TRANSFER appropriations and create appropriation accounts within Fund 53V, FY10 UASI, as follows:
          

   	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
   From:	53V/46	46H669	LA-RICS JPA	$976,569.38
   	53V/46	46K978	BOE Grant Allocation	325,503.00
   	53V/46	46K132	ITA	23,076.98
   	53V/46	46K138	Fire	21,065.75
   	53V/46	46K170	Police	53,548.03
   			Total:	$1,399,763.14
   	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
   To:	53V/46	46L132	ITA	$625,960.14
   	53V/46	46L138	LAFD	119,772.20
   	53V/46	46L146	Mayor	49,347.39
   	53V/46	46L170	Police	139,658.28
   	53V/46	46L299	Reimbursement of General Fund	465,025.13
   			Total:	$1,399,763.14

                  
3. TRANSFER appropriations from Fund 53V, FY10 UASI to the General Fund to reimburse FY 2010 UASI related expenditures, as follows:    
              

   	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
   From:	53V/46	46L132	ITA	$625,960.14
   	53V/46	46L138	LAFD	119,772.20
   	53V/46	46L146	Mayor	49,347.39
   	53V/46	46L170	Police	139,658.28
   			Total:	$934,738.01
   	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
   To:	100/32	001010	Salaries, General	$625,960.14
   	100/38	001012	Salaries, Sworn	119,772.20
   	100/46	001020	Salaries, Grant Reimb	49,347.39
   	100/70	001012	Salaries, Sworn	139,658.28
   			Total:	$934,738.01

           
4. TRANSFER appropriations and create appropriation accounts within Fund 54M, FY11 UASI, as follows:
          

   	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
   From:	54M/46	46H902	LAFD	$32,531.48
   	54M/46	46K138	LAFD Salaries	37,734.52
   	54M/46	46H901	LAPD	61,876.41
   	54M/46	46K170	LAPD Salaries	44,940.53
   	54M/46	46H904	ITA	291,005.66
   	54M/46	46L146	Mayor Salaries	14,940.85
   	54M/46	46H908	Mayor	146,797.45
   	54M/46	46K299	Reimbursement of General Fund	32,134.88
   			Total:	$661,961.78
   	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
   To:	54M/46	46L138	LAFD	$42,558.60
   	54M/46	46L170	LAPD	65,399.46
   	54M/46	46L132	ITA	201,443.76
   	54M/46	46L299	Reimbursement of General Fund	352,559.96
   			Total:	$661,961.78

          
5. TRANSFER appropriations from Fund 54M, FY11 UASI to the General Fund to reimburse FY 2011 UASI related expenditures, as follows:    
              

   	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
   From:	54M/46	46L138	LAFD	$42,558.60
   	54M/46	46L170	LAPD	65,399.46
   	54M/46	46L132	ITA	201,443.76
   			Total:	$309,401.82
   	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
   To:	100/38	001012	Salaries, Sworn	$42,558.60
   	100/70	001012	Salaries, Sworn	65,399.46
   	100/32	001010	Salaries, General	201,443.76
   			Total:	$309,401.82

          
6. TRANSFER up to $76,426.64 from Fund 53V/46, Account 46L299 to Fund 100/38, Revenue Source Code 5346, for reimbursement of grant funded fringe benefits for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
   
   
7. TRANSFER up to $21,851.02 from Fund 53V/46, Account 46L299 to Fund 100/46, Revenue Source Code 5346, for reimbursement of grant funded fringe benefits for the Mayor's Office.
   
   
8. TRANSFER up to $88,445.59 from Fund 53V/46, Account 46L299 to Fund 100/70, Revenue Source Code 5346, for reimbursement of grant funded fringe benefits for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
   
   
9. TRANSFER up to $278,301.88 from Fund 53V/46, Account 46L299 to Fund 100/32, Revenue Source Code 5346, for reimbursement of grant funded fringe benefits for the Information Technology Agency (ITA).
   
   
10. TRANSFER up to $27,156.64 from Fund 54M/46, Account 46L299 to Fund 100/38, Revenue Source Code 5346, for reimbursement of grant funded fringe benefits for the LAFD.
    
    
11. TRANSFER up to $194,423.94 from Fund 54M/46, Account 46L299 to Fund 100/46, Revenue Source Code 5346, for reimbursement of grant funded fringe benefits for the Mayor's Office.
    
    
12. TRANSFER up to $41,417.48 from Fund 54M/46, Account 46L299 to Fund 100/70, Revenue Source Code 5346, for reimbursement of grant funded fringe benefits for the LAPD.
    
    
13. TRANSFER up to $89,561.90 from Fund 54M/46, Account 46L299 to Fund 100/32, Revenue Source Code 5346, for reimbursement of grant funded fringe benefits for the ITA.
    
    
14. TRANSFER cash from Fund 53V/46 and Fund 54M/46, to reimburse the General Fund on an as-needed basis, upon presentation of proper documentation from the Los Angeles City departments, subject to the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety approval.
    
    
15. AUTHORIZE the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary 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 this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the above recommendations will allow for the continued expenditures of the FY 2010 and 2011 UASI grants. These actions are in compliance with City financial policies in that budgeted appropriations will be balanced against receipts expected from the continuation of the grants.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM VICE-CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to the re-appropriation of 2012 and 2013 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant award funds for program projects.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to approve the time extension of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 UASI grant award, extending the end of the grant performance period to July 31, 2015.  
   
   
2. TRANSFER appropriations and create appropriation accounts within Fund 55E, FY12 UASI, as follows:    
              

   	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
   From:	55E/46	46J946	Grant Mgmt & Admin	$726,510.35
   	55E/46	46K299	Reimbursement of General Fund	70,443.98
   			Total:	$796,954.33
   	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
   To:	55E/46	46L146	Mayor	$504,183.96
   	55E/46	46L299	Reimbursement of General Fund	292,770.37
   			Total:	$796,954.33

          
3. TRANSFER appropriations from Fund 55E, FY12 UASI to the General Fund to reimburse FY 2012 UASI related expenditures, as follows:
      

   	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
   From:	55E/46	46L146	Mayor	$504,183.96
   	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
   To:	100/46	001020	Salaries, General Reimb	$504,183.96

      
   
4. TRANSFER appropriations and create appropriation accounts within Fund 55Y, FY13 UASI, as follows:     
      

   	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
   From	55Y/46	46K138	Fire	$217,454.75
   	55Y/46	46K938	LAFD Projects	1,630,308.69
   	55Y/46	46K135	Emergency Mgmt	440,000.00
   	55Y/46	46K935	EMD Projects	130,000.00
   	55Y/46	46K970	LAPD PSC	304,110.43
   			Total:	$2,721,873.87
   	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
   To:	55Y/46	46L135	Emergency Mgmt	$570,000.00
   	55Y/46	46L138	Fire	1,765,511.43
   	55Y/46	46L170	Police	280,945.43
   	55Y/46	46L299	Reimbursement of General Fund	105,417.01
   			Total:	$2,721,873.87

           
5. TRANSFER appropriations from Fund 55Y, FY13 UASI to the General Fund to reimburse FY 2013 UASI related expenditures, as follows:
              

   	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
   From:	55Y/46	46L135	Emergency Mgmt	$570,000.00
   	55Y/46	46L138	Fire	1,765,511.43
   	55Y/46	46L170	Police	280,945.43
   			Total:	$2,616,456.86
   	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
   To:	100/35	001010	Salaries General	$570,000.00
   	100/38	001012	Salaries Sworn	146,407.99
   	100/38	001098	Overtime Variable Staffing	1,1619,103.44
   	100/70	001092	Overtime Sworn	238,833.43
   	100/70	001012	Salaries Sworn	42,112.00
   			Total:	$2,616,456.86

          
6. TRANSFER up to $292,770.37 from Fund 55E/46, Account 46L299 to Fund 100/46, Revenue Source Code 5346, for reimbursement of grant funded fringe benefits for the Mayor's Office.
   
   
7. TRANSFER up to $82,2S2.01 from Fund 55Y/46, Account 46L299 to Fund 100/38, Revenue Source Code S346, for reimbursement of grant funded fringe benefits for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
   
   
8. TRANSFER up to $23,165 from Fund 5Y/46, Account 46L299 to Fund 100/70, Revenue Source Code S346, for reimbursement of grant funded fringe benefits for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
   
   
9. TRANSFER cash from Fund 55E/46 and Fund 55Y/46, to reimburse the General Fund on an as-needed basis, upon presentation of proper documentation from the LAFD, LAPD, and Emergency Management Department, subject to the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety approval.
   
   
10. AUTHORIZE the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary 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 this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the above recommendations will allow for the continued expenditure of the FY 2012 and 2013 UASI grants. These actions are in compliance with City financial policies in that budgeted appropriations will be balanced against receipts expected from the continuation of the grants.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM VICE-CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Accept the FY 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $2,120,954.00 for the period October 1, 2013, to September 30, 2017.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute the Grant Award Agreement on behalf of the City and submit any other necessary agreements and documents relative to the grant award, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
      
      
2. APPROVE the FY 2014 JAG budget and AUTHORIZE the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety to expend the grant in accordance with the approved budget.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, to:
   
   
   1. Execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles for receipt and expenditure of the FY 2014 JAG award in an amount not to exceed $2,120,954.00 for the period October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2017.
      
      
   2. Execute a Sub-recipient Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles for the disbursement of the FY 2014 JAG award in an amount not to exceed $954,429.30 for the period October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2017.
      
      
   3. Execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles for the Community Law Enforcement and Recovery (CLEAR) program for a period of up to 12 months, in an amount not to exceed $668,347.22 upon submission of invoices for JAG-related expenditures and approval by the Mayor's Office.
      
      
   4. Negotiate and execute a contract with a procured consultant to provide data collection and program evaluation for the CLEAR program for a term of up to 12 months within the applicable grant performance period in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Create a new interest-bearing fund, titled FY14 Justice Assistance Grant Fund, establish a receivable in this new Fund in the amount of $2,120,954.00 and create new appropriation accounts within the new Fund XXX/46, as follows:        
                             

      Account	Title	Amount
      46L216	CLEAR Contractual Services	$668,347.22
      46L217	CLEAR Evaluation	90,000.00
      46L112	City Attorney	196,082.08
      46L146	Mayor's Office (M&A)	145,403.95
      46L299	Related Costs	65,691.45
      46L203	Mayor - Office & Admin	1,000.00
      46L668	Partner Jurisdiction - LA County	954,429.30
      	Total:	$2,120,954.00

                     
   2. Expend funds upon presentation of proper documentation from the Mayor's Office.
      
      
5. TRANSFER up to $145,403.95 from FY14 JAG Fund XXX/46, Account No. 46L146 to the Mayor's Office Fund 100/46, Account No. 001020 Grant Reimbursed for reimbursement of grant-funded personnel salaries.
   
   
6. TRANSFER up to $65,691.45 from FY14 JAG Fund XXX/46, Account No. 46L299 to the Mayor's Office Fund 100/46, Revenue Source No. 5346 Related Cost Reimbursement From Grants for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.
   
   
7. TRANSFER cash up to $196,082.08 from FY14 JAG Fund XXX/46, Account No. 46L112 to the City Attorney Fund 100/12, Account No. 001010 Salaries General on an as-needed basis to reimburse the City Attorney's Office for grant-funded personnel salaries, upon presentation of proper documentation and approval from the Mayor's Office.
   
   
8. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller's instructions for any necessary technical adjustment, 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 acceptance of the FY 2014 JAG award in the amount of $2,120,954.00 will provide support for the continued implementation of the CLEAR program. Approval of the above recommendations will provide $196,082.08 to the City Attorney's Office to support nine Deputy City Attorney Ills. The full annual salary cost for these positions is $1,877,652, including fringe benefits. The majority of the remaining funding of $1,681,570 required for these positions is an obligation of the General Fund and will be absorbed by the City Attorney's 2014-15 Adopted Budget. No additional appropriation is needed at this time. Acceptance of the grant and approval of the above recommendations is in compliance with City financial policies in that budgeted General Fund monies plus grant receipts are available to support the cost of this program.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM VICE-CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to modifying the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) 2012 Forensic Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Backlog Reduction Program grant award to extend the term and change funding allocations.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAPD, or designee, to accept the no-cost time extension for the 2012 Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice, extending the grant term six months, through March 31, 2015.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to reprogram funds totaling $368,397 within the 2012 Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer appropriations from the Police Department Grants Fund 339/70, Account No. 70J533 2012 DNA Backlog Reduction Grant, to the General Services Department for laboratory renovation services, as follows:
      

   	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
   From:	339/70	70J533	2012 DNA Backlog Reduction Grant	$295,055
   	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
   To:	100/40	001101	Hiring Hall Construction	$100,000
   	100/40	001121	Benefits Hiring Hall Construction	50,000
   	100/40	003180	Construction Materials	145,055
   			Total:	$295,055

   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller's 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 this action will not impact the General Fund. The 2012 Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program costs are reimbursable. The above recommendations comply with City financial policies in that one-time revenue is used for one-time purposes.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM VICE-CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to the 2014 Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Program grant award for use by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAPD, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Negotiate and execute the 2014 Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Program Cooperative Agreement on behalf of the City and submit any necessary documents relative to the grant, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
      
      
   2. Accept the 2014 Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Program grant award in the amount of $78,558 from the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the Police Department Grant Trust Fund No. 339/70.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to set up a grant receivable in the amount of $78,558 and establish an appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70 for the receipt and disbursement of Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Program grant funds.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to spend up to the total grant amount of $78,558 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to increase appropriations as needed from Fund No. 339/70, appropriation account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, as follows:
   
   

   Account	Title	Amount
   701092	Overtime Sworn	$59,058

      
6. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller's 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 this action will not impact the General Fund. The 2014 Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Grant Program costs are fully reimbursable. The grant requires a 25 percent in-kind match which is provided in the form of a portion of an existing, authorized Police Officer salary and vehicle mileage costs. The cost of this position's salary and vehicle mileage costs are included in the 2014-15 Adopted Budget. The above recommendations comply with City financial policies in that one-time revenue is used for a one-time expense.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM VICE-CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to 2014 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program grant award for use by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAPD, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Retroactively apply for and accept the 2014 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program grant award in the amount of $168,980 from the Department of Justice for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute the 2014 Program Agreement on behalf of the City and submit all necessary documents relative to the grant award and to negotiate, execute, and submit any other necessary agreements and documents relative to the grant, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
   
   
   1. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the Police Department Grant Trust Fund No. 339/70.
      
      
   2. Spend up to the total grant amount of $168,980 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a grant receivable in Fund 339 in the amount of $168,980 and establish an appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund 339/70 for the receipt and disbursements of 2014 Coverdell grant funds.
      
      
   2. Increase appropriations on an as-needed basis from Fund No. 339/70, appropriation account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, as follows:
             

      Account	Title	Amount
      001010	Salaries Civilian	$14,258
      001090	Overtime Civilian	117,078
      001092	Overtime Sworn	31,356
      	Total:	$162,692

             
      
4. TRANSFER $6,288 within Fund No. 339/70, to an appropriation account number to be determined for related costs.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller's 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 this action will not impact the General Fund. The above recommendations comply with City financial policies in that one-time revenue is used for a one-time expense.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM VICE-CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to extending the terms of the 2012 Solving Cold Cases with Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Program grant award and program contracts, and reallocating grant funds.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to accept a no-cost extension for the 2012 Solving Cold Cases with DNA Program from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justices, extending the award period to March 31, 2015.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to reprogram grant funds totaling $60,077, as follows:
   
   

   Category	Current Allocation	Modification	Revised Amount
   Civilian Overtime	$70,993	$(5,293)	$65,700
   Sworn Overtime	127,575	(17,293)	110,282
   Travel	5,036	27,447	32,483
   Equipment	17,081	(17,081)	0
   Contractual Services	277,835	(20,410)	257,425
   Other	1,480	32,630	34,110
   Total:	$500,000	$0	$500,000

      
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAPD, or designee, to negotiate and execute no cost contract amendments with The Bode Technology Group, Inc. (C-121595) and Orchid Cellmark, Forensics Inc. (C-122276) for the purpose of extending the contract terms March 31, 2015, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller's 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 this action will not impact the General Fund. The 2012 Solving Cold Cases with DNA Program costs are fully reimbursable. The above recommendations comply with City financial policies in that one-time revenue is used for a one-time expense.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (WESSON - PRICE) relative to a non-financial transfer of jurisdiction and control of a City owned property (Vision Theater), between the General Services Department (GSD) and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the non-financial transfer of jurisdiction and control of certain City owned property from the jurisdiction of the GSD to the LADOT, within APN 5024-019-(903 and 904), subject to the City Attorney's approval as to form.
          
2. AUTHORIZE the non-financial transfer of jurisdiction and control of certain City owned property from the jurisdiction of the LADOT to the GSD, within APN 5024-019-900, subject to the City Attorney's approval as to form.
      

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Innovation, Technology and General Services Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (KORETZ - BLUMENFIELD) relative to waiving improvement requirements for a development at 1951 North Beverly Glen Boulevard.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works to waive the improvement of Dellwood Lane (20 feet wide unimproved/dirt right-of-way) and to waive the 8-foot dedication along Dellwood Lane (a paper street) a dirt right-of-way with a steep grade of approximately 75 percent for a development at 1951 North Beverly Glen Boulevard (APN 4380-019-035); the proposed driveway access is from Beverly Glen Boulevard (Standard Street), with no access from Dellwood Lane.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LA FOR KIDS STEERING COMMITTEE relative to proposed Amendment No. 1 to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-98258 and Supplemental No. 13 to the Proposition K Grant Agreement for Maintenance Funding No. C-102482 to change the organization's legal name from All Peoples Christian Center to All Peoples Community Center.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE All Peoples Christian Center's request to amend Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-98258 and Proposition K Grant Agreement for Maintenance Funding No. C-102482 to reflect a change of the organization's legal name from All Peoples Christian Center to All Peoples Community Center.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-98258 and Supplemental No. 13 to the Proposition K Grant Agreement for Maintenance Funding No. C-102482 to effectuate the above request.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LA for Kids Steering Committee reports that All Peoples Christian Center (Grantee) received funding of $254,464 in Proposition K competitive funds to rehabilitate recreation space.  After completion of the project, the Grantee entered into the maintenance and service payback portion of the Grant Agreement in October 2001.  The maintenance and service payback period is set to end on December 3, 2015.  The Grantee's Board of Directors filed paperwork with the Office of the Secretary of State to amend its Articles of Incorporation which was approved in July 26, 2012.  Because of the change in legal name, the City must amend the Grant Agreements to reflect the correct name.  There is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommended actions.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted. 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 24, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 23, 2015)

(Arts, Parks, Health, Aging and River Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

MOTION (HUIZAR - O'FARRELL) relative to funding for additional tree trimming work needed in Council District 14.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $40,000 in Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 47S/14 to the Council District 14 portion of the Street Furniture Fund No. 43D/50 for tree trimming and tree light installation in Council District 14.
   
   
2. ALLOCATE $75,115 in the Council District 14 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for tree trimming and tree light installation in Council District 14.
   
   
3. DIRECT the Bureau of Street Services to amend contract C-124623 (CF No. 14-0011-S18) to increase the amount of that contract from $24,885 to $100,000; and, to prepare and execute the necessary document(s) with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. as appropriate, in this amount and for this purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services, with the assistance of the Board of Public Works Office of Accounting and the Office of the City Controller to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (FUENTES - HUIZAR) relative to the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal not to exceed $15,500,000 for the purpose of financing the construction, development, and equipping of a 48-unit affordable housing project called Samoa Avenue Apartments located at 10046-10056 Samoa Avenue, Tujunga, California 91042, Council District Seven.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. WAIVE all City of Los Angeles Bond policies to allow the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to incur the Loan on behalf of the Project.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Hearing on the agenda for the City Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday, DECEMBER 10, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, California 90012.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Agenda for the City Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday, DECEMBER 10, 2014 consideration of the TEFRA hearing results and adoption of the attached TEFRA hearing Resolution to follow the conduct of the public hearing.

MOTION (KORETZ - O'FARRELL) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the unsolved murder of Harvey Cohen for an additional six months.

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

REAFFIRM Council’s findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the unsolved murder of Harvey Cohen  (Council action of January 7, 2014, C.F. No. 13-0010-S43) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the offer of reward by the Office of the City Clerk and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 64832 located at 1817-1833 South Corinth Avenue  southerly of Nebraska Avenue.

(Bond No. C-124840)

(Quimby Fee: $232,024)

Subdivider: 1825 Corinth, LLC & Open City, LLC; Surveyor: Bryan Gentry

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 50508 located at 12400 Mason Avenue southerly of Sesnon Boulevard.

(Bond No. C-124842)

(Quimby Fee: $379,040)

Subdivider: Porter Ranch Development Company; Engineer: Hunsaker & Associates Irvine, Inc.

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 53965-04 located at 805 South Hope Street southerly of 8th Street and westerly of Hope Street.

(Bond No. 124843)

(Quimby Fee: $1,194,510)

Subdivider: WDF-3 Wood Hope Street, LLC; Surveyor: Iacobellis & Associates, Inc.

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2013-0245 located at 940 South Crocker Street southwesterly of 9th Street.

(Bond No. C-124841)

Subdivider: Crocker & Towne Wholesale Mart, LLC; Surveyor: Iacobellis & Associates

Sal Merchain                                  Huizar - Blumenfield

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                                            PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL