1100 West Temple Street. (Lien: $6,304.83)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 12, 2014)

11719 West Victory Boulevard aka 11717 West Victory Boulevard.  (Lien: $8,206.48)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 12, 2014)

5832 South Hoover Street.  (Lien: $2,433.47)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 12, 2014)

Dr. Bruce E. King DDS Dental Inc.  (Lien: $6,059.45)

Ron Swing Interior Design Collections Inc.  (Lien: $21,827.98)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Walnut Avenue and Venice Boulevard Street Lighting District.  

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

1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).  

(Public Hearing held October 29, 2014)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Figueroa Terrace and Beaudry Avenue Street Lighting District.  

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

1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).  

(Public Hearing held October 29, 2014)  

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Whitsett Avenue and Emelita Street Lighting District.  

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

1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).  

(Public Hearing held October 29, 2014)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Olympic Boulevard and Grand Avenue Street Lighting District.  

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

1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).  

(Public Hearing held October 29, 2014)  

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Sun Valley and North Hollywood Street Lighting District.   

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

1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).  

(Public Hearing held October 29, 2014)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Riverside Drive and Katherine 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 September 17, 2014 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on December 16, 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 Chenault Street and Barrington 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 September 17, 2014 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on December 16, 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 Vestal and Preston Avenues 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 September 17, 2014 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on December 16, 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 Olive Street and Olympic Boulevard 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 September 17, 2014 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on December 16, 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 Burnet Avenue and Saticoy 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 September 17, 2014 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on December 16, 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 Victory Boulevard and Canoga 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 September 17, 2014 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on December 16, 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 Vanalden Avenue and Malden Street (Reballot) 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 September 17, 2014 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on December 16, 2014 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change request at 8435 Orion Avenue.

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

1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council File No. 14-1386 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and, ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV-2014-1664-MND] filed on June 20, 2014.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC) as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the NVAPC, effecting a zone change from RA-1 to (T)(Q)R3-1, subject to Conditions of Approval, for the proposed construction of a 24-unit residential apartment building, located at 8435 Orion Avenue.
   
   
4. REMOVE the (T) Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to the Council file.
   
   
5. ADVISE the applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.
   
   
6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fes to cover the cost of such monitoring.
   
   
7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
   
   Applicant: Al Leibovic, 8435 Orion NH, LLC
   Representative: Eric Lieberman
   
   Case No. APCNV-2014-1663-ZC

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 6, 2015
  
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 6, 2015)

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change request at 20424 and 20432 West Stagg Street.

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

1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council File No. 14-1439 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and, ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV-2014-936-MND] filed on June 27, 2014.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the South Valley Area Planning Commission (SVAPC) as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the SVAPC, effecting a zone change from RA-1 to (T)(Q)RD6-1, subject to Conditions of Approval, for the proposed construction of six, two-story single-family residential dwellings, located at 20424 and 20432 West Stagg Street.
   
   
4. REMOVE the (T) Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to the Council file.
   
   
5. ADVISE the applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.
   
   
6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fes to cover the cost of such monitoring.
   
   
7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
   
   Applicant:  Stagg Village, LLC; Brenda Bischak
   Representative:  EZ Permits, LLC; Sean Nguyen
   
   Case No.  APCSV-2014-937-ZC-ZV-ZAA

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 21, 2015
  
 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 21, 2015)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed first amendments to the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) operating agreements with Puma North America, Inc. for FTZ 202, Site 9 and Site 28.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Los Angeles Harbor Department that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the first amendments to the FTZ operating agreements with Puma North America, Inc. for FTZ 202, Site 9 and Site 28.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed first amendments to two FTZ operator agreements with Puma will have no impact on the City General Fund. The proposed amendments will change the annual administration fee from $7,750 per year to an administrative fee increase to $10,000 per year for a total of $47,750 for the initial five-year contract term and a total of $157,750 in administrative fees for each of the agreements over the 20-year contract term, subject to approval by the Board of Harbor Commissioners. All Funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 6, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 16, 2014)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of a biomedical technology corridor within the footprint of the Adelante Eastside Redevelopment Project Area.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Price for Huizar - Fuentes):

1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning and the Economic and Workforce Development Department, in consultation with the City Administrative Officer, City Attorney, and Chief Legislative Analyst, to report with a preliminary analysis of potential land use and case-processing incentives to encourage biomedical technology uses, an analysis of opportunity sites, and potential economic development initiatives and incentives to capture investment interest and establish a biomedical technology corridor within the footprint of the Adelante Eastside Redevelopment Project Area.
   
   
2. DIRECT staff to seek input from the groups below:
   
   Los Angeles 32 Neighborhood Council
   University Village Neighborhood Watch
   Hillside Village Neighborhood Watch
   Concerned Neighbors of El Sereno
   California State University of Los Angeles
   University of Southern California Grifols
   El Sereno Chamber of Commerce
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for authority to execute 66 Mills Act historical property contracts.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Director of Planning, or designee, to execute 66 Mills Act historical property contracts between the City and the property owners identified in the Department of City Planning (DCP) report dated September 22, 2014 and attached to Council file No. 14-1469.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to modifying the public right-of-way in the northerly terminus of the alley east of 1200 South Figueroa Street.

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

INSTRUCT the City Engineer to issue a Revocable Permit to close, fence, occupy and construct in the public right-of-way in the northerly terminus of the alley east of 1200 South Figueroa Street (from approximately 280 feet north of Pico Boulevard's centerline to approximately 340 feet north of Pico Boulevard's centerline) for the completion of the conditions of Tract Map 53384 which has already been recorded, subject to the applicant satisfying the conditions of such permit.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Gang Reduction and Youth Development grant extensions and reappropriations of funds.

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

1. APPROVE the no-cost extension of the Second Program Year of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Grant for a revised performance end date of May 31, 2015.
   
   
2. APPROVE the no-cost extension of the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Fund Grant for a revised performance end date of October 31, 2014.
   
   
3. APPROVE the no-cost extension of the Fiscal Year 2013 Second Chance Act Juvenile Re-Entry Program Grant for a revised performance end date of June 30, 2015.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a new appropriation account within the USAID Technical Assistance Fund 56A/46 and transfer $36,887 from salaries and $25,732 from related costs as follows:
             

      FROM:
      Fund/Dept.	Account	Title	Amount
      56A/46	46L146	Mayor Salaries	$36,887.53
      56A/46	46L299	Reimbursement of General Fund	25,732.35
      		Total:	$62,619.88
      TO:
      Fund/Dept.	Account	Title	Amount
      100/46	001020	Salaries Grant Reimbursed	$36,887.53
      100/46	5346	Related Costs Reimbursement of Grants	25,732.35
      		Total:	$62,619.88

                              
   2. Establish new appropriation accounts within the Fiscal Year 2012 Community-Based Violence Prevention Demonstration Program (CVPDP) Fund 55K/46 and transfer $126,594 from the Mayor's Reserve account and $55,731 from Reimbursement of the General Fund account as follows:
             

      FROM:
      Fund/Dept.	Account	Title	Amount
      55K/46	46L146	Mayor Salaries	$126,594.24
      55K/46	46L299	Reimbursement of General Fund	55,731.01
      		Total:	$182,325.25
      TO:
      Fund/Dept.	Account	Title	Amount
      100/46	001020	Salaries Grant Reimbursed	$126,594.24
      100/46	5346	Related Costs Reimbursement of Grants	55,731.01
      		Total:	$182,325.25

             
5. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required to implement the actions approved by the Mayor and Council on these matters, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.
   
   
6. RECEIVE and FILE the communication from the Mayor, dated October 3, 2014, relative to the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Gang Reduction and Youth Development grant extensions and reappropriations of funds.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no additional impact on the General Fund. Funding for the proposed transactions is available within the identified grant funds. The recommendations to approve no-cost extensions on the USAID Grant, HACLA PILOT Funds Grant and the Fiscal Year 2013 Second Chance Act Juvenile Re-Entry Program Grant provide additional time for staff and service providers to complete program activities and fully expend the grant funds.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a contract amendment with WLC Architects for architectural/engineering services for the Proposition F Fire Facilities Bond Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the President, Board of Public Works, to execute Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C-102242 between the City and WLC Architects, the architectural/engineering consultant for Fire Stations 7 and 39 to extend the term of the contract four years from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2018, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed amendment extends the term of the architectural/engineering services provided by WLC Architects with no fiscal impact on the General Fund. These services are paid by the Proposition F General Obligation Bond.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (LABONGE - WESSON)

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer, Bureau of Engineering, and the Los Angeles Fire Department to report relative to a potential site for Fire Station 76 in the Cahuenga Pass on property owned by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power known as Parcel A.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Ms. Yolanda Anguiano to the North Valley Area Planning Commission.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Yolanda Anguiano to the North Valley Area Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2018, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Anguiano resides in Council District Seven. (Current Commission gender composition: M= 3; F=2)

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Filed.

Background Check Review:  Pending

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to reconfirmation of the Wilshire Center Merchant-Based Business Improvement District (BID).

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

1.  FIND that:
   
   
   1. The assessments imposed by the Wilshire Center BID for the 2015 fiscal year provide services that directly benefit each of the businesses which pay the assessments.
      
      
   2. The services funded by the assessment are provided only to each of the assessed businesses within the boundaries of the District.
      
      
   3. The assessment imposed does not exceed the reasonable cost of conferring the benefits.
      
      
   4. The proposed improvements and activities are completely separate from the day to day operations of the City of Los Angeles.
      
      
   5. The assessments for the proposed business-based District are not taxes and that the District qualifies for exemption from Proposition 26 under Exemption 1 of Article 1 XIII C §1(e)(1).
      
      
   6. The services to be provided by the Owners' Association, Wilshire Center Business Improvement Corporation, are in the nature of professional, expert, technical or other special services, that the services are of a temporary and occasional character, and that the use of competitive bidding would be impractical, not advantageous, undesirable or where the common law otherwise excuses compliance with competitive bidding requirements.
      
      
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION confirming the Wilshire Center BID Annual Report and levying an annual assessment for the Wilshire Center BID's twentieth operating year, January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
   
   
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule, prepare, publish, and mail the public hearing notice, as required by the provisions of Section 36500 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney as to form and legality, to prepare an enabling Ordinance levying the special assessment for the Wilshire Center BID's twentieth operating period beginning January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
   
   
5. APPROVE the Wilshire Center Business Improvement Corporation, a California non-profit mutual benefit corporation, to administer the proposed services of the Wilshire Center BID pursuant to Section 36500 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and City regulations.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute, and administer a contract between the City and the Wilshire Center Business Improvement Corporation to administer the Wilshire Center BID, if the Ordinance reconfirming the BID is adopted.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports this is a merchant-based BID and there are no assessments for City-owned properties within the BID, therefore there is no impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

5650 North Cartwright Avenue (Case No. 438138) Assessor I.D. No. 2415-022-019

1337 West 22nd Street (Case No. 204655) Assessor I.D. No. 5055-018-035

352 East 84th Place (Case No. 274930) Assessor I.D. No. 6030-025-019

352 East 84th Place (Case No. 335956) Assessor I.D. No. 6030-025-019

533 West 58th Street (Case No. 16354) Assessor I.D. No. 5001-017-023

5402 West Smiley Dr. (Case No. 466634) Assessor I.D. No. 5043-016-008

5560 West Packard Street (Case No. 186372) Assessor I.D. No. 5085-029-023

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - O'FARRELL) relative to including energy and water-saving strategies in the construction and maintenance of Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) facilities.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the RAP to include energy and water-saving strategies in the construction and maintenance of RAP facilities, including parking lots, and to include energy and water-saving elements when cost-effective.       

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

For, amended:  Encino Neighborhood Council

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

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - O'FARRELL) relative to utilizing drought-tolerant landscaping and low maintenance alternatives for City landscaping.

Recommendations for Council action: 

1. INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), the Department of General Services, and the Bureau of Engineering to:
   
   
   1. Evaluate the cost effectiveness and feasibility of using drought-tolerant landscaping and low maintenance alternatives whenever the City acquires, renovates, or re-landscapes City property.
      
      
   2. Include drought-tolerant landscaping and low maintenance alternatives in City landscaping projects whenever cost-effective.
      
      
2. INSTRUCT the RAP to update its Strategic Water Conservation Plan and include the latest methods and strategies in water conservation such as the use of drought-resistant plants and low-maintenance alternatives. 

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

For, amended:  Encino Neighborhood Council

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

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to the proposed lease with Qantas Airways Limited for an aircraft maintenance operations facility located in the West Aircraft Maintenance Area 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 II, Class 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the twenty-year Lease with Qantas Airways Limited.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of October 2, 2014 by Resolution No. 25535 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the lease with Qantas Airways Limited for an aircraft maintenance operations facility located in the West Aircraft Maintenance Area at LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed lease with Qantas will result in gross revenue of approximately $1,967,000 in the first year and approximately $37 million in gross revenue over the initial 20-year term, excluding the cost to LAWA (approximately $11,054,286) of purchasing Qantas' nonproprietary improvements to the new aircraft maintenance facility and the revenue from annual rental rate adjustments. It is estimated that net revenue will exceed $20 million over the initial term due to LAWA's cost to acquire the non-proprietary improvements and rental credits associated with the acquisition of improvements. LAWA's completion of the Midfield Satellite Concourse project, one component of the overall LAX modernization program, and the associated passenger aircraft gates that will be built on the site of the old hangar facility being vacated by Qantas, will generate as yet undetermined revenue that should more than compensate LAWA for the cost of the hangar demolition. This lease complies with LAWA's adopted Financial Policies. As part of its request to the Board, LAWA requested an appropriation and allocation of a not-to-exceed amount of $11,054,286 from the LAX Revenue Fund to WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) Element 1.15.03-700 (Qantas — Aircraft Maintenance Facility) to purchase Qantas' nonproprietary improvements.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 12, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 12, 2014)

(Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to the proposed contract with Dooley Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of ammunition for the Airport Police Division 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 II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the contract with Dooley Enterprises, Inc.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of October 2, 2014 by Resolution No. 25533 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the contract with Dooley Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of ammunition for the Airport Police Division at LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed contract between Dooley and LAWA will have no impact on the General Fund. Funds for the proposed contract are available in the fiscal Year 2014-15 LAWA Operating Budget in the LAX Cost Center 1160068 — APD Firing Range, Commitment Item 522 — Materials and Supplies. Funding for future years will be requested through the annual budget process. This project complies with LAWA's adopted Fiscal Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 11, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 9, 2015)

(Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to the proposed contract with Transportation Security Clearinghouse for background clearance services 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 II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the contract with Transportation Security Clearinghouse.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of September 18, 2014 by Resolution No. 25520 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the contract with Transportation Security Clearinghouse for background clearance services at LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed contract's pricing reflects the current rates without any increases. The not-to-exceed amount of $1.2 million will be expended at the rate of approximately $600,000 per year depending upon the number of applicants requesting security clearance from LAX's Security Badge Office. For the last three fiscal years, the average annual expenditures were $510,870 for a total of $1,532,609. According to LAWA, the Transportation Security Administration pricing is competitive with that of the industry. Approval of the proposed contract will have no impact on the General Fund. Funding is available in the Department's 2014-15 Operating Budget in Cost Center 1160022 — Security Credential Section, Commitment Item 520 — Contractual Services. Future years' funding will be requested as part of the annual budget process. This project complies with LAWA's adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 11, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 9, 2015)

(Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to the proposed issuance and sale of the Department of Airports Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Revenue Bonds.

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

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 II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE Resolution No. 25552, authorizing and approving the issuance and sale of the Department of Airports LAX Revenue Bonds.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM VICE-CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant for use by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to update the Hazardous Materials Area Plan.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE, the Chief, LAFD, to accept the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant award in the amount of $19,970 from the United States Department of Transportation for use by the LAFD to update the Hazardous Materials Area Plan.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the LAFD to use a unique work order number to track all costs associated with the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFD reports that the required minimum 20 percent matching share of this project is estimated as $5,030.00 and is covered entirely by personnel services (salaries and wages).

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (WIB) and ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (EWDD) relative to authorization to accept and expend $3,757,700 in Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Dislocated Worker Additional Assistance (WIA 25 Percent) Funds  to assist individuals impacted by mass layoffs in Los Angeles, Burbank, and Glendale.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to accept on behalf of the City, and in partnership with the Verdugo Workforce Investment Board, up to $3,757,700 in WIA 25 Percent funds under the designation: A New Direction for the Workforce, for a grant term of 18 months, retroactive to January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to execute grant agreements and/or amendments with the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) for receipt of the WIA 25 Percent funds to provide re-employment services to 500 eligible workers dislocated in mass layoffs from private employers.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to negotiate agreements, retroactive to October 1, 2014, with the following City of Los Angeles WorkSource Centers (WSC), selected by a Request for Interest procurement instrument, to provide re-employment and training services:
          

   No.	WSC and Agency	Funding	Slots
   1	Hollywood WSC Managed Care Solutions	$263,610	45
   2	Canoga Park/South Valley WSC Arbor E&T LLC dba ResCare Workforce Services	$263,610	45
   3	Watts WSC Watts Labor Community Action Committee	$263,610	45
   4	Boyle Heights/East Los Angeles WSC Chicana Service Action Center	$263,610	45
   5	Sun Valley WSC El Proyector del Barrio, Inc.	$263,610	45
   6	Pacoima/North Valley WSC Youth Policy Institute, Inc.	$263,610	45
   7	Wilshire-Metro WSC Community Career Development, Inc.	$263,610	45
   8	West Valley WSC Build Rehabilitation Industries	$117,510	20
   9	Southeast Los Angeles WSC Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles	$263,610	45
   10	South Los Angeles WSC UAW-Labor Employment and Training Corporation	$263,610	45

                  
4. APPROVE the allocation of $510,000 to the EWDD for grant management, program oversight, and administrative costs for the contract term.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a new interest-bearing fund entitled: WIA 25% New Direction for
      the Workforce Fund No. XXX. This fund is to be administered by the EWDD and will be used for receiving, appropriating, and expending WIA 25 Percent funds.
      
      
   2. Establish a receivable within the new WIA 25% New Direction for the Workforce Fund No. XXX from the EDD for $3,000,000.
      
      
   3. Establish new accounts within the new WIA 25% DW New Direction for the Workforce Fund No. XXX and appropriate as follows:         
                             

      Account	Title	Amount
      22L122	EWDD	$332,606
      22L299	Related Costs - EWDD	111,741
      22L622	Reserved for EWDD PY 15-16	65,653
      22L760	WIA 25% New Direction for the Workforce	2,490,000
      	Total:	$3,000,000

                              
   4. Increase appropriations within Fund 100/22 as follows:         
             

      Account	Title	Amount
      001010	Salaries-General	$287,839
      001070	Salaries-As-Needed	1,337
      001090	Overtime	48
      002120	Printing and Binding	127
      002130	Travel	301
      003040	Contractual Services	6,562
      003310	Transportation	216
      006010	Office and Admin. Expense	3,313
      006020	Operating Supplies	3
      006030	Leases	32,860
      	Total:	$332,606

                               
6. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to review by the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The WIB/EWDD report that all recommendations in this report will have no negative financial impact on the General Fund, inasmuch as the grant provides full cost-recovery of the EWDD salaries, expenses, and all related costs.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (WIB) and ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (EWDD) relative to approval of a layoff aversion provider and authorization to implement a new layoff aversion program.

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

1. APPROVE the EWDD's selection of the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) as the successful bidder for the Layoff Aversion Provider Request for Proposals (RFP), released by the EWDD on April 25, 2014.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to negotiate and execute an agreement with the LAEDC for a layoff aversion provider, subject to City Attorney review and approval as to form, and in compliance with the Workforce Investment Board-Local Elected Officials Agreement and City contracting requirements, for an initial 8-month period, November 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, and in an amount not to exceed $455,133.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to increase appropriations within the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Fund No. 44A as follows:    
              

   Account	Title	Amount
   22L727	WIA Rapid Response	$455,133

                   
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare such Controller instructions as are necessary to implement actions approved by the Council and Mayor on matters presented in, or deriving from, this transmittal, and/or to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to review by the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The WIB/EWDD report that approval of the results of the Layoff Aversion RFP and funding of the Layoff Aversion Provider will have no impact on the General Fund as all items are being funded through WIA funds.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM VICE-CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to a 2012 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Task Force Cooperative Agreement transfer of unspent grant funds.

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

1. TRANSFER $92,998.84 from Fund 100/38, Account 001012 (Salaries Sworn) to Fund 335/38, Account 38012R, to support the necessary expense and purchase of equipment items that will be reimbursed by the FEMA grant.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), or designee, to deposit the FEMA grant funds received under this cooperative agreement into Fund 335/38, Account 38012R (Fire Department Grants) and re-appropriate back to Fund 100/38, Account 001012 (Salaries Sworn) as reimbursements are received.
   
   
3. TRANSFER the uncommitted balance of advanced funds as of June 1, 2015 from Fund 335/38, Appropriation Account 38012R to Fund 100/38, Account 001012 (Salaries Sworn) to meet payroll needs.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of RENAN ALMENDAREZ COELLO on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  

Recommendation for Council action:    

APPROVE the installation of the name of Renan Almendarez Coello at 6141 Hollywood Boulevard.  

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of CHRISTOPH WALTZ on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  

Recommendation for Council action:    

APPROVE the installation of the name of Christoph Waltz at 6667 Hollywood Boulevard.  

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

COMMUNICATION FROM VICE-CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to a 2013 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Task Force Cooperative Agreement transfer of unspent grant funds.

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

1. TRANSFER $283,655 from Fund 100/38, Account 001012 (Salaries Sworn) to Fund 335/38, Account 38013R, to support the necessary expense and purchase of equipment items that will be reimbursed by the FEMA USAR grant. 
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), or designee, to deposit the FEMA grant funds received under this cooperative agreement into Fund 335/38, Account 38013R (Fire Department Grants) and appropriate back to Fund 100/38, Account 001012 (Salaries Sworn) as reimbursements are received.
   
   
3. TRANSFER FEMA grant funds up to $368,553, from Fund 335/38, Account 38013R to Fund 100/38, Account 001012 (Salaries Sworn), Account 001010 (Salaries General), and Account 001098 (Variable Staffing) based on the LAFD submissions to the City Administrative Officer documenting actual costs incurred for this FEMA USAR no-match Cooperative Agreement Program through March 31, 2015.
   
   
4. TRANSFER FEMA grant funds up to $15,000 from Fund 335/38, Account 38013R to Fund 100/38, Account 001012 (Salaries Sworn) as reimbursement for travel expenses advanced by the General Fund, based on submission by the LAFD of actual costs incurred for personnel travel under this FEMA USAR no match Cooperative Agreement Program through March 31, 2015.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAFD, or designee, to deposit FEMA grant funds received under this grant (estimated at $50,185) into Fund 100/38, Account 005346 for fringe benefits upon submission of proper documentation by the LAFD of actual costs incurred from the continued development and maintenance of USAR Response System resources through March 31, 2015.
   
   
6. TRANSFER the uncommitted balance of advanced funds as of June 1, 2015, from Fund 335/38, Account 38013R to Fund 100/38, Account 001012 (Salaries Sworn) to meet payroll needs.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFD reports that this action does not impact the General Fund. The LAFD needs to transfer the aforementioned funds to support the expense and equipment purchases, salary, fringe benefit, travel, program administration, and training costs.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (KREKORIAN - MARTINEZ) relative to reprogramming $200,000 in Program Year 39 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Kittridge and Tujunga Pocket Park project to the New Directions for Youth Recreation Center project.

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

1. REPROGRAM $200,000 in Program Year 39 CDBG funds from the Kittridge and Tujunga Pocket Park project to the New Directions for Youth Recreation Center project, subject to the review of the Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) as to eligibility.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee to:
   
   
   1. Negotiate and execute an agreement not to exceed $200,000 in CDBG funds with New Directions for Youth to renovate an existing garage and storage space into a recreational facility.
      
      
   2. Amend the appropriate Consolidated Plan as necessary in accordance with the City's adopted Citizen Participation Plan.
      
      
   3. Expend funds upon proper demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee.
      
      
   4. Prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish new account 43L578 New Directions for Youth, and transfer appropriations within the Community Development Trust Fund No. 424 as follows:     
      

   	Account	Title	Amount
   From:	43K572	Kittridge/Tujunga Pocket Park	$200,000
   To:	43L578	New Directions for Youth	$200,000

          

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to the proposed lease with Delta Air Lines, Inc. covering a cargo facility located at 11101 Aviation Boulevard within 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, Section 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the five-year lease and building rental rate for Delta Air Lines, Inc.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of September 18, 2014 by Resolution No. 25515 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the lease and building rental rate with Delta Air Lines, Inc. covering a cargo facility located at 11101 Aviation Boulevard within LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed lease will have no impact on the City's General Fund. LAWA indicates that approval of the proposed lease and building rental rates will have no impact on LAWA's Capital or Operating Budgets and that no appropriation is being requested.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 12, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 12, 2014)

(Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (ENGLANDER - FUENTES - MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL) relative to amending previous Council action in regards to the use of outside counsel in the case of City of Los Angeles v. Patel.

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

AMEND previous Council action of November 7, 2014 relative to the use of outside counsel in the case of City of Los Angeles v. Patel as follows:

1. Authorize the City Attorney to retain the services of Orin S. Kerr to assist in this matter and to process and execute any documentation as may be needed for this purpose.
   
   
2. Find that the work to be performed by Orin S. Kerr are for professional, scientific, expert, technical, or other services of a temporary and occasional character for which competitive bidding is not practicable or advantageous and that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by independent contractors than by City employees.
   
   
3. Appropriate $10,000 from the Outside Counsel Including Workers Compensation line item in the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100-58 to the City Attorney Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009301 (Outside Counsel), to pay for these services.
      

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 61047 located at 6313 North Variel Avenue lying northerly of Vanowen Street and easterly of Variel Avenue.

(Bond No. C-124839)

(Quimby Fee: $51,374)

Subdivider: Funding Investment Corporation; Surveyor: Robert K. Kameoka