HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code, for property located at 10927 South Grape Street. (Lien: $3,920.55)

(Continued from Council meeting of January 20, 2015)

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code, for property located at 10919 South Broadway. (Lien: $4,026.17)

(Continued from Council meeting of January 20, 2015)

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code, for property located at 11600 West Haynes Street. (Lien: $1,628.30)

(Continued from Council meeting of January 20, 2015)

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the transfer of surplus money from the Power Revenue Fund of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to the Reserve Fund of the City of Los Angeles during Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15.

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

1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of December 16, 2014, Resolution No. 015-116, authorizing the adoption of an Ordinance authorizing the transfer of $265,586,000 during FY 2014-15.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE directing the transfer of surplus money from the Power Revenue Fund of the LADWP to the Reserve Fund of the City of Los Angeles during FY 2014-15.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to make various changes to the City's officeholder and legal defense committee laws.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Article 9.7 of the LAMC to make various changes to the City's officeholder and legal defense committee laws.

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.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) relating to business taxes.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Subsection (f) of Section 21.33 of the LAMC (1) to lower the business tax rate on professions and occupations over time and (2) to amend Sections 21.41 and 21.43 while repealing Sections 21.42, 21.44, and 21.45 so as to consolidate several business classifications into two sections.

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.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to adoption of rates needed to implement agency wastewater service agreements in Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15.

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the Board of Public Works' December 12, 2014 action to adopt the following rates used for charging agencies for sewer service, pursuant to the Universal Terms Agreements for service in FY 2014-15:

1.  Amalgamated System Sewerage System Charge (ASSSC) rates.
   
   
2. Classification of ASSSC rates between operation and maintenance and capital.
   
   
3. Amalgamated System Sewerage Facilities Charge (ASSFC) rates.
   
   
4. Capital investment buyout rates.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board of Public Works reports that there will be a positive impact on the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund due to an increase in both the ASSSC rates and the ASSFC rates, as compared to last year.  There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., to increase funding for annual maintenance costs and upgrades for the Alarm and Permit Management System (APMS).

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAPD, or designee, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, to negotiate and execute:

1. A Fifth Amendment to the professional services agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. (C-114355) for maintenance of the APMS from August 2014 through April 2017, adding $726,903 for a new total contract value of $3,393,976.
   
   
2. A Sixth Amendment to the professional services agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. (C-114355) for the enhancement of the APMS, adding $353,948 for a new aggregate total contract value of $3,747,924.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund inasmuch as funding for the proposed contract amendments will be provided from previously budgeted General Fund appropriations. Approving the above recommendation complies with City financial policies in that all one-time expenses are funded through one-time appropriations.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to budget modifications and contracting authorities for the United States Department of Homeland Security Fiscal Years (FY) 2010, 2011, and 2012 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant awards.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Modify the existing grant budget for the FY 2010 UASI grant by reallocating funds from the Los Angeles Regional Communications Systems (LA-RICS) to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
      
      
   2. Modify the existing grant budget for the FY 2011 UASI grant by reallocating funds from a variety of appropriations to the LAPD.
      
      
   3. Modify the existing grant budget for the FY 2012 UASI grant by reallocating funds from the Los Angeles City Project Management Team to the LAPD.
      
      
   4. Negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., which was selected pursuant to an approved sole source procurement, to upgrade the current radio platform, for a term up to four months within the grant performance period, and for an amount not to exceed $2.18 million to be funded by the FY 2010 UASI grant, subject to sole source approval by the grantor and the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
      
      
   5. Negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., which was selected pursuant to an approved sole source procurement, to upgrade the current radio platform, for a term up to seven months within the grant performance period, and for an amount not to exceed $2.62 million to be funded by the FY 2011 UASI grant, subject to sole source approval by the grantor and the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
      
      
   6. Negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., which was selected pursuant to an approved sole source procurement, to upgrade the current radio platform, for a term up to seven months within the grant performance period, and for an amount not to exceed $757,222 to be funded by the FY 2012 UASI grant, subject to sole source approval by the grantor and the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Transfer appropriations within Fund 53V/46, for the reallocation of FY 2010 UASI grant funds, as follows:
             

      	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
      From:	53V/46	46H669	LA-RICS JOINT POWERS	$2,143,128.00
      	53V/46	46L170	Police	41,334.92
      				$2,184,462.92
      	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
      To:	53V/46	46H970	LAPD	$2,184,462.92

             
      
   2. Transfer appropriations within Fund 54M/46, for the reallocation of FY 2011 UASI grant funds, as follows:
                     

      	Fund Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
      From:	54M/46	46H902	LAFD-UASI 11	$964.15
      	54M/46	46H668	Partner Jurisdictions	46,082.00
      	54M/46	46L146	Mayor	38,346.27
      	54M/46	46L299	Reimbursement of GF costs	16,979.73
      	54M/46	46H904	ITA-UASI 11	440,773.85
      	54M/46	46H912	LA-RICS LA City Project	2,077,645.00
      			Total:	$2,620,791.00
      	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
      To:	54M/46	46H901	LAPD-UASI 11	$2,620,791.00

                              
   3. Transfer appropriations within Fund 55E/46, for the reallocation of FY 2012 UASI grant funds, as follows:
             

      	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
      From:	55E/46	46J670	LA-RICS LA City	$757,222.00
      	Fund/Dept No.	Account	Title	Amount
      To:	55E/46	46J970	LAPD	$757,222.00

             
      
   4. Decrease appropriations in Fund 100/70, Account 001012 by $41,334.92 as a result of transferring out funds from Fund 53V, Account 46L170 for the LAPD as noted above.
      
      
   5. Decrease appropriations in Fund 100/46, Account 001020 by $38,346.27 as a result of transferring out funds from Fund 54M, Account 46L146 for the Mayor's Office as noted above.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to 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 2010, 2011, and 2012 UASI grant awards. These actions are in compliance with City financial policies in that grant funds are sufficient to support the grant activities.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an ordinance to require new cellular communications towers to be constructed to satisfy the requirements of an Importance Factor of 1.5.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Blumenfield - Buscaino):

REQUEST the City Attorney, in consultation with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, to prepare and present an ordinance to require new cellular communications towers to be constructed to satisfy the requirements of an Importance Factor of 1.5, which mirrors the standard currently required for public safety facilities.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2014 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Leveraging Innovative Solutions to Enhance Neighborhoods (LISTEN) Program to Address Police Bias through Community Mediation 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 grant award for the 2014 LISTEN Program to Address Police Bias through Community Mediation grant in the amount up to $99,962, for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2016, from the United States Department of Justice COPS.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute the Award Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney approval as to form and legality.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
   
   
   1. Spend up to the grant amount of $99,962 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
      
      
   2. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in Fund No. 339/70.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Set up a grant receivable and establish an appropriations account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70, for disbursement of the 2014 LISTEN Program to Address Police Bias through Community Mediation grant in accordance with the grant award agreement.
      
      
   2. Transfer appropriations for the LISTEN Program to Address Police Bias through Community Mediation grant as needed from appropriation account to be determined in Fund No. 339/70, to the Office of the City Attorney Fund No. 100/12, as follows:
             

      Account	Title	Amount
      001010	Salary General	$68,278

             
      
   3. Transfer appropriation, as needed, within Fund No. 339/70, to the City Attorney's Office Fund No. 100/12, for fringe benefits, as follows:
             

      	Fund/Dept No.	Title	Amount
      From:	339/70	To be determined	$25,062
      To:	100/12	Related Costs	$25,062

             
4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller 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: None submitted by the LAPD. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding AB 8 (Gatto) which would authorize law enforcement agencies to issue a Yellow Alert.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Englander - Buscaino - Bonin), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2015-16 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 8 (Gatto), which would authorize law enforcement agencies to issue a Yellow Alert if a person has been seriously injured or killed in a hit-and-run incident, and there is a reliable description of the suspect or the suspect's vehicle available.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Buscaino - Blumenfield), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2015-16 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for any proposal to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States for five years, which would give certainty to U.S. exporters, large and small, while sending a message to the world that the U.S. is open for business.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) contract with Pruno Veterinary Enterprises d.b.a. Mid Valley Veterinary Hospital / Canine Veterinary Services.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAPD, or designee, to execute the agreement between Pruno Veterinary Enterprises Inc., d.b.a. Mid Valley Veterinary Hospital and the City of Los Angeles for 24-hour veterinary care and services for LAPD's Canine Platoons for a term of three years, with two one-year options to renew, at a cost not to exceed $60,000 per year.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Chief, LAPD, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Notify and schedule all routine vaccinations and health examinations, based on a right of first refusal, with the General Manager, Animal Services Department, or designee.
      
      
   2. Reimburse the Animal Services Department by use of Interdepartmental Order for services rendered.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The recommended actions will allow the LAPD to spend up to $60,000 annually for veterinary services. Funding is available in the Department's current budget and the Supplemental Police Account of the Forfeited Assets Trust Fund to meet this obligation. This action complies with City financial policies in that budgeted funds are used for the intended purpose.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding increased funding for the federal government's Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) program.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (O'Farrell - Englander), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying revised RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2015-16 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for the federal government’s CVE program, which is based on a grassroots strategy with a significant focus on cooperation and coordination with local law enforcement and community groups, including support for any grant programs, training, and legislative efforts that are parts of the CVE program.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) contract with VCA Animal Hospitals Inc., d.b.a. VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAPD, or designee, to execute the agreement between VCA Animal Hospitals Inc., d.b.a. VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital and the City of Los Angeles for 24-hour veterinary care and services for the LAPD's Canine Platoons for a term of three years, with two one-year options to renew, at a cost not to exceed $60,000 per year.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Chief, LAPD, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Notify and schedule all routine vaccinations and health examinations, based on a right of first refusal, with the General Manager, Animal Services Department, or designee.
      
      
   2. Reimburse the Animal Services Department by use of Interdepartmental Order for services rendered.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The recommended actions will allow the LAPD to spend up to $60,000 annually for veterinary services. Funding is available in the Department's current budget and the Supplemental Police Account of the Forfeited Assets Trust Fund to meet this obligation. This action complies with City financial policies in that budgeted funds are used for the intended purpose.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to honoring the contributions of Angelenos who worked tirelessly to pass the 1994 California Desert Protection Act. 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Blumenfield - Huizar - Koretz), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

RESOLVE to honor the contributions of Angelenos who worked tirelessly to pass the 1994 California Desert Protection Act and recommit the City to the protection of the desert environment, its scenic vistas, animal migration corridors, wildlife habitat, rare plants, dark night skies, air quality and water resources.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving Vertical Prosecution Program grant award for use by the City Attorney.

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

1. APPROVE the grant award between the City of Los Angeles and the California Office of Traffic Safety, and AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute the grant award in the amount of $349,981 for the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving Vertical Prosecution Program, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to accept the grant award in the amount of $349,981 for funding the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving Vertical Prosecution Program for the period October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a receivable within Fund 368/12, in the amount of $349,981.
      
      
   2. Establish a new appropriation account within Fund 368 as follows:
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      12L231	FY 14-15 Impaired Driving Prosecution	$349,981

                    
4. TRANSFER, upon receipt of grant funds, up to $343,981 from Fund 368/12, Account 12L231 to Fund 100, Account 5301, Reimbursement from Other Funds/Dept.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney 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 the total cost of the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving Vertical Prosecution Program is $436,727, of which $349,981 will be reimbursed by the California Office of Traffic Safety. The General Fund impact will be $86,746 for overhead costs (central services and department administration). No additional appropriation is needed. The recommendations in this report are in compliance with City financial policies in that budgeted appropriations will be balanced against receipts expected from this grant.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to funding for the artwork at the new Los Angeles Department of Transportation Bus Maintenance/CNG Fueling Facility in Downtown Los Angeles.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - O'Farrell), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. AUTHORIZE the Department of Cultural Affairs, Accounting Division, to receive and deposit $172,000 FROM the Department of Transportation TO Fund 480/30, Account DOT Percent for Art, Account number to be established later.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, or designee, to expend funds for the artwork design, fabrication and installation, project administration and long term artwork maintenance.

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 the Investment Report for the month ending October 31, 2014.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the Investment Report submitted by the Office of Finance for the month ending October 31, 2014.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the multi-family and commercial refuse collection franchise staffing plan.

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

1. APPROVE the Bureau of Sanitation's (BOS) Franchise System Organization Plan, attached to the Council file, with the following elements:
   
   
   1. Management
      
      
   2. Administration/Finance/Audit
      
      
   3. Facility Certification
      
      
   4. Field Inspection
      
      
   5. Call Center
      
      
   6. Zero Waste and Systems
      
      
2. APPROVE resolution authority for 16 new positions, subject to allocation by the Civil Service Commission and paygrade determination by the Employee Relations Division, for the period January 24, 2015 through June 30, 2015 as follows:
          

   Code	Classification	No.
   Franchise Division Management
   4126-2	Solid Resources Manager II	1
   4126-1	Solid Resources Manager I	1
   1368	Senior Clerk Typist	1
   Facility Certification
   9184-2	Management Analyst II	1
   2330	Industrial Hygienist	1
   Field Inspection
   4289-1	Chief Environmental Compliance Inspector I	1
   7213	Geographic Information Systems Specialist	1
   Call Center
   9171-1	Senior Management Analyst I	1
   Admin/Finance/Audit
   9171-1	Senior Management Analyst I	1
   9184-2	Management Analyst II	3
   Zero Waste
   7310-3	Environmental Specialist III	1
   Systems
   1431-5	Programmer Analyst V	1
   1431-4	Programmer Analyst IV	1
   1470	Database Architect	1
   Total New Positions		16

      
3. INSTRUCT the Personnel Department to assist the BOS in expediting allocating and hiring the positions described above in Recommendation No. 2.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to assist the BOS in expediting the establishment of paygrades for the positions described above in Recommendation No. 2 and the appropriate modification of the Sanitation Management Hiring Plan.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the BOS to:
   
   
   1. Expedite the submission of information required by the Personnel Department and the CAO to establish these new positions and paygrades.
      
      
   2. Evaluate the use of existing vacancies to assist with implementation of the second and third phases of the staffing plan, attached to the Council file.
      
      
6. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections to the above recommendations, consistent with the intent of the Council and Mayor.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that approval of the above recommendations will result in 16 new positions and an estimated additional cost of $927,000 ($562,000 in salaries and $365,000 in related costs) for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2014-15.  Annual costs of the new positions are estimated at $2,390,000 ($1,687,000 in salaries and $703,000 in related costs).  There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.  Sufficient funds are available within the Citywide Recycling Trust Fund and within the current year Bureau Budget to cover the incremental costs during the current year.  Therefore, additional appropriations are not required.  The recommendations contained in the January 16, 2015 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies as sufficient revenues have been identified to support proposed expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the 1109 North Coronado Terrace House located at 1109 North Coronado Terrace in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
2. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the 1109 North Coronado Terrace House located at 1109 North Coronado Terrace Street in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
   
   Owner: Enrico Arvielo, Arvielo Family Trust, Jim Marino, Marino Investments

Applicant: City of Los Angeles, Council District 13

Case No. CHC-2014-3924-HCM

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CHC reports that such designation in and of itself has no fiscal impact. Future applications for permits may cause minimal administrative costs.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 4, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 4, 2015)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to protecting the City's murals from graffiti vandalism.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Krekorian – O'Farrell – Huizar – Fuentes):

REQUEST the City Attorney to:

1. Report relative to increasing the City's penalties for graffiti violations, particularly over murals that have been recognized to be of historical and cultural significance to the City of Los Angeles by the Department of Cultural Affairs.
   
   
2. Prepare and present an ordinance to increase the reward for the capture and conviction of graffiti vandals, when the property defaced is a mural, to $2,000.
   
   

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.

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (KREKORIAN - O'FARRELL - BUSCAINO - HUIZAR)

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND the Public Safety Committee report to revise the recommendations to read as follows:

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBERS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to reconfirmation of the Little Tokyo 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 Little Tokyo 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 XIII C §1 (e)( 1 ).
      
      
   6. The services to be provided by the Owners' Association, the Li'l Tokyo Businessmen's Association, 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 Little Tokyo BID Annual Report and levying an annual assessment for the Little Tokyo BID's twelfth 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 approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality, to prepare an enabling Ordinance levying the special assessment for the Little Tokyo BID's twelfth operating period beginning January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
   
   
5. APPROVE the Li'l Tokyo Businessmen's Association to administer the proposed services of the Little Tokyo 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 Li'l Tokyo Businessmen's Association to administer the Little Tokyo BID, if the Ordinance reconfirming the BID is adopted.
   
   
7. APPOINT the Little Tokyo BID Advisory Board Members as listed in the 2015 Annual Report attachment to the City Clerk report dated January 21, 2015, attached to Council file No. 14-0385.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES (GSD) and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the exchange of properties located in the Porter Ranch Area.

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

1. FIND under the California Public Resources Code Section 21166 and the State's Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162, on the basis of substantial evidence contained in the whole record, that since the Advisory Agency decision on June 3, 2014, approving modifications to the subject Vesting Tentative Tract (VTT-50505-M1), there have been no changes to the Project, changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is being undertaken, or new information of substantial importance concerning the Project, which cause new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects, and therefore no additional environmental review is required for the Project.
   
   
2. DETERMINE that, based on the unique features of the proposed exchange of properties, transfer of the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) Parcels through competitive bidding would not be practicable, and public interest would be best served by a direct transfer to Porter Ranch Development Company (PRDC).
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE authorizing transfer of the RAP Parcels to PRDC, in exchange for City's receipt of the PRDC Parcels.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the GSD to negotiate and execute an Exchange Agreement and Escrow Instructions regarding the transfer of City-owned RAP Parcels to PRDC in exchange for City's receipt of PRDC-owned PRDC Parcels, in a form substantially similar to the Exchange Agreement, attached to the Council file, subject to approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the GSD to take any action and negotiate and execute any agreement or document necessary to implement the contemplated exchange of properties, subject to approval of the City Attorney as to form with respect to such agreement(s) or document(s).
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to make technical corrections and changes to all agreements and documents necessary for the contemplated transaction.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the GSD.  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 waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBERS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE relative to the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone Business Improvement District's (BID) 2015 Fiscal Year Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Annual Planning Report for the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone BID's 2015 fiscal year complies with the requirements of the City's Landscaping, Security, Programming, and Maintenance Property BID (LSPM PBID) Ordinance.
   
   
2. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone BID's 2015 fiscal year, pursuant to the LSPM PBID Ordinance.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with the action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBERS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE relative to the Byzantine Latino Quarter-Pico Property-Based Business Improvement District's (BID) 2015 Fiscal Year Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Annual Planning Report for the Byzantine Latino Quarter-Pico BID's 2015 fiscal year complies with the requirements of state law.
   
   
2. FIND that the increase in the 2015 budget concurs with the intentions of the Byzantine Latino Quarter-Pico BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
   
   
3. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the Byzantine Latino Quarter-Pico BID's 2015 fiscal year, pursuant to state law.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBERS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE relative to the Gateway to L.A. Property-Based Business Improvement District's (BID) 2015 Fiscal Year Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Annual Planning Report for the Gateway to L.A. BID's 2015 fiscal year complies with the requirements of state law.
   
   
2. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the Gateway to L.A. BID's 2015 fiscal year, pursuant to state law.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBERS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE relative to the Greater Leimert Park Village/Crenshaw Corridor Property-Based Business Improvement District's (BID) 2015 Fiscal Year Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Annual Planning Report for the Greater Leimert Park Village/Crenshaw Corridor BID's 2015 fiscal year complies with the requirements of state law.
   
   
2. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the Greater Leimert Park Village/Crenshaw Corridor BID's 2015 fiscal year, pursuant to state law.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBERS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE relative to the East Hollywood Property-Based Business Improvement District's (BID) 2015 Fiscal Year Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Annual Planning Report for the East Hollywood Property BID's 2015 fiscal year complies with the requirements of state law.
   
   
2. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the East Hollywood Property BID's 2015 fiscal year, pursuant to state law.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBERS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE relative to the San Pedro Historic Waterfront Business Improvement District's (BID) 2014 Fiscal Year Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Annual Planning Report for the San Pedro Historic Waterfront BID's 2014 fiscal year complies with the requirements of state law.
   
   
2. FIND that the adjustments in the 2014 budget concur with the intention of the San Pedro Historic Waterfront BID's Management District Plan and do not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
   
   
3. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the San Pedro Historic Waterfront BID's 2014 fiscal year, pursuant to state law.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBERS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE relative to the Greater Chinatown Property-Based Business Improvement District's (BID) 2015 Fiscal Year Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Annual Planning Report for the Greater Chinatown BID's 2015 fiscal year complies with the requirements of the City's Landscaping, Security, Programming, and Maintenance Property BID (LSPM PBID) Ordinance.
   
   
2. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the Greater Chinatown BID's 2015 fiscal year, pursuant to the LSPM PBID Ordinance.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBERS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE relative to the Figueroa Corridor Property-Based Business Improvement District's (BID) 2015 Fiscal Year Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Annual Planning Report for the Figueroa Corridor BID's 2015 fiscal year complies with the requirements of state law.
   
   
2. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the Figueroa Corridor BID's 2015 fiscal year, pursuant to state law.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBERS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE relative to the Highland Park Property-Based Business Improvement District's (BID) 2015 Fiscal Year Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Annual Planning Report for the Highland Park BID's 2015 fiscal year complies with the requirements of the City's Landscaping, Security, Programming, and Maintenance Property BID (LSPM PBID) Ordinance.
   
   
2. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the Highland Park BID's 2015 fiscal year, pursuant to the LSPM PBID Ordinance.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE relative to the proposed Non-Exclusive Pipeline Right-of-Way License Agreement with ExxonMobil Oil Corporation for an underground fuel pipeline and related surface facilities at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the five (5)-year Non-Exclusive Pipeline Right-of-Way License Agreement with ExxonMobil Oil Corporation.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of December 18, 2014 by Resolution No. 25586 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the Non-Exclusive Pipeline Right-of-Way License Agreement with ExxonMobil Oil Corporation for an underground fuel pipeline and related surface facilities at LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed pipeline right-of-way license agreement with ExxonMobil will have no impact on the City's General Fund; neither will it affect LAWA's capital or operating budgets. Approval of the subject right-of-way license agreement complies with LAWA's adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 14, 2015

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

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE relative to the proposed second amendments to four existing rental car concession agreements at Los Angeles/Ontario International Airport (LA/ONT).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the second amendments with Avis Rent A Car System, LLC; DTG Operations, Inc. dba Dollar and Thrifty; Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Los Angeles, LLC and Hertz Corporation.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of November 6, 2014 by Resolution No. 25541 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the second amendments to four existing rental car concession agreements at LA/ONT.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the proposed second amendment to the four on-airport rental car agreements complies with LAWA's adopted Financial Policies. Approval of the proposed second amendment will have no impact on LAWA's operating or capital budgets or the City's General Fund. Approval of the second amendment will result in the Department continuing to receive approximately $6 million in annual revenue.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 14, 2015

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

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE relative to the proposed third amendment to ten automobile rental concession agreements at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the third agreements with Avis Rent A Car System, LLC; Alamo Rental (US) LLC.; Budget Rent A Car System, Inc.; National Rental (US) LLC; DTG Operations, Inc. dba Dollar Rent A Car; DTG Operations, Inc. dba Thrift Car Rental; Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Los Angeles, LLC; Hertz Corporation; Fox Rent A Car, Inc; and Advantage Opco, LLC dba Advantage Rent A Car at LAX.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of January 15, 2015 by Resolution No. 25615 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the third amendment to ten automobile rental concession agreements at LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the proposed third amendments between the ten automobile rental car concessions and LAWA will have no impact on the General Fund. Approval of the proposed amendments will continue to generate revenue of approximately $70 million annually and, in addition, staff projects an eight percent annual increase in revenue generated during the term extension. This project complies with LAWA's adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 15, 2015

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

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE relative to the proposed lease with Runway Two-Five Corporation for premises at 11022 Aviation Boulevard at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the 20-Year Lease with Runway Two-Five Corporation.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of January 15, 2015 by Resolution No. 25618 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports, to execute the lease with Runway Two-Five Corporation for premises at 11022 Aviation Boulevard at LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed lease with Runway Two-Five Corporation will generate approximately $4.6 million in revenue over the 20-year term, not including annual Consumer Price Index adjustments, five-year market rate adjustments, or additional fees generated by overflow parking. The proposed lease will have no impact on the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 14, 2015

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

MOTION (O'FARRELL for HUIZAR - FUENTES) relative to amending prior Council action of December 17, 2014 regarding a deposit of Public Benefit Payment for the Metropolis Project.

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

1.  AMEND prior Council action of December 17, 2014 to TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $750,000 from the Hollenbeck Park Account in the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 205/88 to a new account in the Stormwater Pollution Abatement No. 511, entitled Hollenbeck Park, inasmuch as the Bureau of Sanitation will be performing work associated with this project.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections/clarifications/changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

MOTION (O'FARRELL - KREKORIAN) relative to conducting an updated Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) hearing for the Swansea Park Senior Apartments located in Council District 13.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. WAIVE the City's Multifamily Bond Policy to allow the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue the bonds on behalf of the project.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule a TEFRA Hearing on the agenda for the City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 300, Los Angeles, California 90012.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the  City Clerk to place on the agenda for the City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 consideration of the TEFRA Hearing results and adoption of the attached TEFRA hearing Resolution following the TEFRA Hearing.

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - BUSCAINO) relative to option agreements allowing the City to collect rent for the First Mission TOD and Watts Train Station properties.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Services Department to collect any rent received by tenants from properties referenced in Council File 14-0425, for deposit into the General Services Trust Fund until such time as the use of the funds is determined.

MOTION (KORETZ - WESSON) relative to installing street banners identifying the South Robertson Neighborhood Council.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the street banner program identifying the South Robertson Neighborhood Council, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program.
   
   
2. APPROVE the content of the street banners for the above specified event.
   
   
3. APPROVE the continuation of the street banner installation program, as described above, should unforeseen circumstances change the actual period of the street banner installation.

MOTION (HUIZAR - BUSCAINO) relative to funding for community beautification efforts in Council District 14.

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

TRANSFER $5,720 from the Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 47S/14 to Board of Public Works Contractual Services Fund 100/74, Account 3040 to be allocated for community beautification efforts in Council District 14.

MOTION (BUSCAINO - BLUMENFIELD) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for the alley easterly of Reseda Boulevard from Erwin Street to approximately 153 feet northerly of Bessemer Street.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law for the alley easterly of Reseda Boulevard from Erwin Street to approximately 153 feet northerly of Bessemer Street.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
   
   
3. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested areas to the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.
   
   
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council’s consideration at the appropriate time under the City’s Street Vacation procedures.

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - BUSCAINO) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the hit and run death of Thomas Price 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 hit and run death of Thomas Price (Council action of February 1, 2013) 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.

RECONSIDERED ITEM NO. 1d FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015

Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for property located at 115 East 82nd Street. (Lien: $4,403.20).

MOTION (BONIN - O'FARRELL) relative to the installation of fiber cable by Time Warner Cable for the implementation of an emergency public address and security camera for the Venice Beach Boardwalk.

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                                PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for the donation of one van to the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Blumenfield):

1. FIND that the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts is eligible to purchase one van (Shop No. 05014) at below market value ($1.00), in accordance with LAAC Sec. 22.547 (Donation of Surplus City Equipment), as the recipient is a non-profit organization located in the City of Los Angeles which has been established exclusively to further the services provided by the City.
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to expedite preparation of the appropriate documents to effectuate the sale and transfer of the above identified surplus equipment at below market value to the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to inform the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts [Aracelly Alvarez, Bilingual Foundation of the Arts 201 N Los Angeles Street, Space 12 Los Angeles, 90012] that the surplus equipment must be claimed within 60 days from the date of Council approval of the request after which time it will revert to the City's surplus equipment pool for disposal by the Department of General Services.

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.