10927 South Grape Street. (Lien: $3,920.55)

10919 South Broadway. (Lien: $4,026.17)

10760 North Glenoaks Boulevard. (Lien: $1,010.84)

7650 North Sepulveda Boulevard. (Lien: $27,271.62)

11600 West Haynes Street. (Lien: $1,628.30)

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Chrissie Castro to the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Chrissie Castro to the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission for the term ending October 7, 2017 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Castro resides in Council District One. (Current Commission gender composition: F=2; M=3).

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Not required.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of two iRobots and one CINT Commander System and tactical video phone system for use by the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Metropolitan Division.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the LAPD to accept the donation of two iRobots and one CINT Commander System and tactical video phone system valued at $68,194.49 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for use by the LAPD's Metropolitan Division, and THANK the donor for this generous gift.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of used gym equipment for use by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the LAPD to accept the donation of used gym equipment valued at $30,000.00 from the USA Fitness Center, and THANK the donor for this generous gift.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of landscaping products and services for use by the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Foothill Area.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the LAPD to accept the donation of landscaping products and services valued at $32,190.00 from the Foothill Area Boosters Association, Inc., for use by the LAPD's Foothill Area, and THANK the donor for this generous gift.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of the Leica Scanstation C10 Laser Scanning System for use by the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Force Investigation Division.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the LAPD to accept the donation of the Leica Scanstation C10 Laser Scanning System valued at $133,899.70 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, for use by the LAPD's Force Investigation Division, and THANK the donor for this generous gift.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to recommendations regarding the Los Angeles 2020 Commission reports.

Recommendation for Council action:

REFER the following recommendations from the Los Angeles 2020 Commission reports to the following Council committees:

1. Recommendation regarding Elections Consolidation (holding municipal elections at the same time as state and federal elections) to be held in the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.
   
   
2. Recommendation regarding Adopting a Truth in Budgeting Ordinance refer to the Budget and Finance Committee.
   
   
3. Recommendation regarding Combining the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach refer to the Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee.
   
   
4. Recommendation regarding Establishing a Regional Tourism Authority dually refer to the Economic Development Committee and the Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee.
   
   
5. Recommendation regarding a Focus on Economic Clusters to Generate Jobs of the Future refer to the Economic Development Committee.
   
   
6. Recommendation regarding Updating Community Plans refer to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Apple, Inc.

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

APPROVE the refund claim filed by Apple, Inc. for overpayment of business tax in the amount of $94,845.02 plus accumulated interest.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) grant and Standard Agreement No. SP-1415-25 for evidence-based senior nutrition education services.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Execute the Fiscal Year 2014-15 SNAP-Ed Grant Standard Agreement No. SP-1415-25, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
      
      
   2. Accept from the State of California, Department of Aging, $218,726 in SNAP-Ed Grant funds.
      
             
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a new Fund titled Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed), Fund No. XXX.
                  
   2. Establish new accounts and appropriate $218,726 within the newly established Fund No. XXX, titled Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) as follows:          
             

      Fund	Account	Title	Amount
      XXXX	02L102	Aging	$183,642
      XXX	02L299	Related Costs	35,084
      			$218,726

   3. Increase the appropriations within Fund No. 100/02 and transfer funds on an as-needed basis (Revenue Source Code 5693) as follows:         
             

      	Fund	Account	Title	Amount
      From:	XXXX	02L102	Aging	$183,642
      To:	100/02	001010	Salaries- General	$97,453
      	100/02	001070	Salaries-As Needed	74,280
      	100/02	002120	Printing and Binding	2,019
      	100/02	002130	Travel	2,914
      	100/02	003040	Contractual Services	276
      	100/02	006010	Office and Admin. Expenses	6,700

             
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
                                  

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOA reports that its proposed action authorizes the receipt of $218,726 in Federal grant dollars for the SNAP-Ed Program.  Adoption of the recommendations contained in the November 26, 2014 LADOA report, attached to the Council file, result in no material impact on the General Fund and the report recommendations materially comply with the City's financial policies.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting funds from AT&T to cover the cost of expedited reviews of traffic control plans.
 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Buscaino), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to accept up to $35,000 from AT&T, deposit the funds into Fund No. 840/94, and appropriate therefrom to Fund 100/94, Salaries Overtime Account No. 001090, to cover the cost of expedited reviews of traffic control plans.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this motion.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting funds from Westfield, LLC, to cover the cost of an expedited review of the striping and signal plan for B-permit design work.
 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Buscaino), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to accept up to $75,000 from the Westfield, LLC, developer of The Village at Westfield Topanga Project (Project), deposit the funds into Fund No.100/94, B-permits Revenue Source No. 3242, and transfer therefrom to Fund No. 100/94 Salaries Overtime Account No. 001090, to cover the cost of an ongoing expedited review of the striping and signal plan for the B-permit design work associated with the Project (approved under Council file No. 11-1980).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this motion.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the release of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Older Americans Act (OAA) senior and caregiver services.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA), to:

1. Release RFPs for OAA senior programs to be provided from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2019 for OAA, Proposition A Transit and New Freedom funded programs in accordance with the process described in the December 3, 2014 LADOA report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. Submit to City Council the results of the RFPs and the funding recommendations of each respective program, pursuant to the selection of qualified agencies (service providers) through the RFP process.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOA reports that its proposed actions will facilitate the selection of senior and caregiver service providers for the City of Los Angeles.  The ensuing contracts with these service providers will be funded with federal OAA funds, Older Californians Act funds, Proposition A Transit funds, and Federal New Freedom funds.  No General Funds are required for these actions.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed term extensions and project scope amendments for Department of Recreation and Parks administered Proposition A projects.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the amendments to the project agreements as follows:

1. Ardmore Recreation Center Redevelopment-Urban Impact Parks (Proposition A-I, Grant No. 58F6-94-0215, CD 10).
   
   
   1. Project Performance Period Extension:
             

      From:	December 31, 2012
      To:	June 30, 2015

                              
2. Elysian Park-Grand View Area Park Development (Proposition A-I, Grant No. 58F6-94-0207, CD 1).
   
   
   1. Project Scope Amendment:
                     

      From:	Development of Grand View viewpoint, including construction of a parking lot, installation of an irrigation system, development of picnic areas and pathways, and landscaping.
      To:	Development of Grand View viewpoint, including construction of a parking lot, installation of an irrigation system, development of picnic areas and pathways, landscaping, and road repairs leading to and from Grand View viewpoint.

                             
   2. Project Perfomance Period Extension:
      
      

      From:	December 31, 2012
      To:	June 30, 2015

                     
3. Hansen Dam Recreation Area-Dronefield Area Improvements (Proposition A-I, Grant No. 58F6-95-0321, CD 7).
      
   1. Project Scope Amendment:    
                           

      From:	Traffic circulation improvements at the Dronefield entrance to Hansen Dam, including reconstruction of the main entrance road at Osborne Street, rebuilding of the existing parking lot, installation of a computer-operated irrigation system compatible with the planned future use of reclaimed water, and construction of restroom facilities, children's play area, and picnic area with tables, BBQs and drinking fountains.
      To:	Traffic circulation improvements at the Dronefield entrance to Hansen Dam, including reconstruction of the main entrance road at Osborne Street, rebuilding of the existing parking lot, installation of a computer-operated irrigation system compatible with the planned future use of reclaimed water, construction of children's play area and picnic area with tables, BBQs and drinking fountains,and installation of fitness equipment.

                      
   2. Project Performance Period Extension:
                     

      From:	December 31, 2012
      To:	June 30, 2015

               
4. Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area-Franklin Fields (Proposition A-II, Grant No. 58F6-00-1238, CD 12).
   
   
1. Project Scope Amendment:
          

   From:	Installation of barriers to prevent vehicles from crossing the bike path and to create a safety buffer zone.
   To:	Installation of barriers to prevent vehicles from crossing the bike path and to create a safety buffer zone and safety improvements including replacement of walking/bike path including ADA drinking fountain; turf reduction and irrigation connecting to Franklin Fields.

                                 
2. Project Performance Period Extension:
                          

   From:	December 31, 2014
   To:	June 30, 2016

                 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LA For Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no immediate impact on the General Fund as a result of the recommended actions. However, there are potentially increased operational and maintenance (O&M) costs associated with the projects. The O&M costs are not yet determined at this time, but would be addressed through the City budget process as projects come online.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Proposition A project scope and performance period for the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area-Picnic Facilities, Trail Access and Parking in order to address the security lighting component of the project.

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area-Picnic Facilities, Trail Access and Parking (Grant No. 58F6-95-0258) project scope and performance period as follows:

1. Project Scope Amendment:
          

   From:	Realignment of a segment of a park access road and an existing bicycle path to accommodate the construction of a parking lot with security lighting and a passive park area with picnic facilities.
   To:	Realignment of a segment of a park access road and an existing bicycle path to accommodate the construction of a parking lot, and a passive park area with picnic facilities.

2. Project Performance Period Extension:
          

   From:	December 31, 2012
   To:	January 31, 2015

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LA for Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no immediate impact on the General Fund as a result of the recommended actions. However, there are potentially increased operational and maintenance (O&M) costs associated with the project.  The O&M costs are not yet determined at this time, but would be addressed through the City budget process as projects come online.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Investment Report for the month ending September 30, 2014.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the Investment Report submitted by the Office of Finance for the month ending September 30, 2014.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Proposition K Ninth Funding Cycle for Fiscal Years 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19 Request for Proposals (RFPs).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the Proposition K Ninth Funding Cycle RFPs, substantially in the form as detailed in the December 4, 2014 LA for Kids Steering Committee (Steering Committee) report, attached to the Council file; and AUTHORIZE the release of said Proposition K Ninth Funding Cycle RFPs on Thursday, January 29, 2015.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Steering Committee, with the approval of the City Attorney, to make technical modifications to the Proposition K Ninth Funding Cycle RFPs as detailed in the December 4, 2014 Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Steering Committee reports that adoption of Recommendation Nos. 1 and 2 will have no immediate impact on the General Fund.  City projects that receive funding through the Proposition K Ninth Funding Cycle RFP may result in increased operational and maintenance costs that would be addressed through the City budget process as projects come online.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to prohibiting the advertising of alcoholic beverages on City-owned and City-controlled property.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE adding a new Article 6 to Chapter 3 of Division 7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to prohibit the advertising of alcoholic beverages on City-owned and City-controlled property.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

746 South Hartford Avenue. (Case No. 6517) Assessor I.D. No. 5143-010-008

7822 South Avalon Boulevard. (Case No. 466250) Assessor I.D. No. 6023-032-015

2827 East Michigan Avenue. (Case No. 373618) Assessor I.D. No. 5180-018-002

1686 East 110th Street. (Case No. 10482) Assessor I.D. No. 6069-011-012

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE relative to proposed Agreement No. 47068-2 (Amendment No. 1) with Alstom Power, Inc. (Alstom) in connection with the Castaic Power Plant Unit 7 Reliability Improvement Project.

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of December 16, 2014, Resolution No. 15-107, approving Agreement No. 47068-2 (Amendment No. 1) with Alstom to extend the contract duration for one year, expiring February 7, 2016, at no additional cost in connection with the Castaic Power Plant Unit 7 Reliability Improvement Project.
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of Agreement No. 47068-2 with Alstom will have no fiscal impact.  Funding for this agreement was previously approved by the Board of Water and Power Commissioners and included in the Los Angeles Department of Water (LADWP) and Power System Capital Budget as part of the Multi-Year Expenditure Plan.  The proposed agreement complies with the LADWP's adopted Financial Policies.  There is no impact on the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 15, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 13, 2015)

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) and CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and RESOLUTION relative to authorization to issue up to $9,500,000 in Tax-Exempt Multi-Family Conduit Revenue Bonds for the Martha Bryant Manor Apartments Project.

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to the HCIDLA report dated December 3, 2014 (attached to Council file [C.F.] No. 14-1706), authorizing the issuance of up to $9,500,000 in Tax-Exempt Multi-Family Conduit Revenue Bonds in the form of Multi-Family Collateralized Notes for the development of the Martha Bryant Manor Apartments Project located at 8300 and 8327 South Hoover Street, Los Angeles.
   
   
2. APPROVE the related loan documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
3. REQUIRE that the Boston Private Bank and Trust Company fulfill the reporting requirements of the Responsible Banking Ordinance adopted by the Council on May 25, 2012 (C.F. 09-0234) prior to the execution of the relevant bond documents.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Negotiate and execute the relevant loan documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute amendments to the existing HCIDLA loan agreement documents for the Martha Bryant Apartments Project. Revisions will include, but are not limited to, changes to the interest rate, affordability and loan term, pay down, subordination to a new permanent loan, and assignment and transfer to a new limited partnership to enable admittance of tax credit investors; and shall be subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund as a result of the issuance of the bonds. The City is a conduit issuer and does not incur liability for the repayment of the bonds, which are limited obligation payable solely from the revenue of the Project, and the City will in no way be obligated to make payments on the bonds.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BUSCAINO - LABONGE) relative to naming the portion of 22nd Street between Signal Street and Miner Street as Leonard Aube Way.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DESIGNATE the portion of 22nd Street between Signal Street and Miner Street as Leonard Aube Way.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BONIN - BUSCAINO) relative to setting forth a clearer, faster, and simpler process for removing unattended property from our sidewalks.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to draft an amendment to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 56.11 to enhance the City's ability to ensure sidewalks are available for their intended purpose and set forth a clearer, faster, and simpler process for removing unattended property from our sidewalks, including the provision of notice and interim storage.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to Memorandum of Understanding for the Police Officers Captain and Above Bargaining Unit (MOU 25).

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

1. ADOPT the July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Police Officers, Captain and Above Bargaining Unit, attached to the Council file.
          
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and City Controller to correct any clerical errors in the MOU, or if approved by the City Attorney, any technical errors.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that implementation of the provisions of the MOU 25 will add approximately $295,000 in costs to the General Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15 and $338,000 in FY 2015-16.  The Los Angeles Police Department will absorb these additional costs within its current budget.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

Reconsidered Item No. 1d from Council meeting of January 16, 2015

Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for 1149 South Hi Point Street. (Lien: $1,121.41)

Captain III Ivan Minsal                             LaBonge - Krekorian

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                             PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE and RESOLUTION relative to grant funding from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for the South LA Carbon into Canopy Tree Planting Project: Vermont Corridor.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), or designee, to apply for, accept, negotiate, execute, and submit all grant documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, and amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, which may be necessary to receive funding, if awarded a grant, from CAL FIRE for the South LA Carbon into Canopy Tree Planting Project: Vermont Corridor not exceeding the amount of $750,000.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE a loan from the Public Works Trust Fund (Fund 834) in the amount of $750,000 payable by the Environmental Affairs Trust Fund (Fund 537), to front fund the South LA Carbon into Canopy Tree Planting Project: Vermont Corridor.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the submission of the grant application to the State of California and appointing the Director, BOS, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests, etc., which may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution in compliance with CAL FIRE requirements to complete the South LA Carbon into Canopy Tree Planting Project: Vermont Corridor and expend grant funds prior to December 31, 2019, if awarded the grant. 
   
   
4. REQUEST the Board of Public Works (Board) to authorize the Office of Community Beautification to amend Contract No. C-124509 with the Los Angeles Conservation Corps (LACC) to increase the contract ceiling by $650,000, and to extend the contract by two years to cover the grant implementation period, if the grant proposal is funded by CAL FIRE.
   
   
5. REQUEST the Board to authorize the work up to $750,000. 
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the Director, BOS, to receive and appropriate $750,000 from the Public Works Trust Fund, Fund 834, to the Environmental Affairs Trust Fund, Fund 537/50, New Account (South LA Trees- Vermont Corridor), and to make payments to LACC Contract No. C-124509 and the Director, BOS, expenses.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE reimbursements from CAL FIRE to be deposited into the Environmental Affairs Trust Fund and subsequently to be transferred back to the Public Works Trust Fund.
   
   
8.  AUTHORIZE the Controller to make technical corrections as necessary. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board reports that there is no impact to the City's General Fund.  The Public Works Trust Fund will front fund the Project for $750,000 and the Trust Fund will be reimbursed by the grant as the work is implemented.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of January 16, 2015)

MOTION (KORETZ - PARKS) relative to asserting jurisdiction over a West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission action to deny an appeal requesting a variance for property at 2201 South Prosser Avenue.

Recommendation for Council action:

ASSERT jurisdiction, pursuant to Section 245 of the Los Angeles City Charter, over the January 7, 2015 West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission action to deny the appeal requesting a variance to permit 5-foot 2-inches in lieu of the 3 1/2 foot fence located at 2201 South Prosser Avenue in the R1 Zone (Case No: ZA 2014-0844-F).

ADOPTED

SUBSTITUTE MOTION (KORETZ - PARKS)

Recommendation for Council action:

VETO the January 7, 2015 West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission action to deny the appeal filed by the applicant in the matter of a variance to permit a 5-foot 2-inches high fence in lieu of a 3 1/2 foot high fence located at 2201 South Prosser Avenue in the R1 Zone (Case No.: ZA 2014-0844-F) and grant the appeal.

RESOLUTION (CEDILLO - WESSON) relative to support and sponsorship of legislation regarding amendments by the Strategic Growth Council to the California Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program guidelines.

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

RESOLVE to include in the City's 2015-2016 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT and SPONSORSHIP of legislation, administrative action and specifically amendments by the Strategic Growth Council to the California AHSC Program guidelines to eliminate the $15 million funding cap per locality and require that a locality be a co-applicant to ensure better collaboration and a more effective program.