CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Redbank Street and Webb 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 January 28, 2015)  

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Neenach Street and Amboy 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 January 28, 2015)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Soto Street and Norfolk Street No. 1 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 January 28, 2015)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Tarzana - Encino 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 January 28, 2015)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Redbank Street and Amboy 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 January 28, 2015)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Neenach Street and Webb 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 January 28, 2015)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Eastlake Avenue and Biggy 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 January 28, 2015)  

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the San Pablo and Alcazar Streets 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 January 28, 2015)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Glendale Boulevard and Waverly Drive 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 December 16, 2014 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on March 18, 2015 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 Vanowen Street and Variel 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 December 16, 2014 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on March 18, 2015 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 Louise Avenue and Weddington 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 December 16, 2014 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on March 18, 2015 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEARING COMMENTS and CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) relative to the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal not to exceed $24,000,000 to assist in financing the acquisition, construction, and development of a 76-unit senior multifamily residential housing project located at 5151 Romaine Street, generally known as Swansea Park Senior Apartments-Phase 2.  

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

1. HOLD a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $24,000,000 to assist in financing the acquisition, construction, and development of a 76-unit senior multifamily residential housing project located at 5151 Romaine Street, generally known as Swansea Park Senior Apartments-Phase
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the issuance by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority of multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Swansea Park Senior Apartments-Phase 2.
   
   

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF 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 10616 West Rainier Street. (Lien: $2,571.30)

(Continued from Council meeting of Februry 4, 2015)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Mr. Keith Martin to the Los Angeles Convention and Exhibition Center Authority Commission.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Keith Martin to the Los Angeles Convention and Exhibition Center Authority Commission for the term ending January 16, 2019 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Martin resides in Council District 11.  (Current Commission gender composition:  F=2; M=8.)

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Not required.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF BALLOT TABULATION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the establishment of the Village at Sherman Oaks Property and Business Improvement District (District), pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution.  

Recommendations for Council action, if the tabulation of ballots indicates majority support, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE establishing the District and confirming the assessments to be levied upon properties within the District, as described in the Management District Plan.    
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to approval of the City Attorney, to prepare, execute and administer an operating agreement between the City and the Village at Sherman Oaks, Incorporated non-profit corporation for administration of the District.  

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that direct costs associated with Department administrative expenses will be charged to the District and will be recovered from assessments collected.  

There are currently no City-owned, real properties included in the list of properties to be assessed within the boundaries of the District, as disclosed in the Management District Plan and as required under existing state PBID legislation. Therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund.       

(Pursuant to Council action on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 and adoption of Ordinance No. 183330 on December 16, 2014.)

TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorizing the Department of Airports to use the competitive sealed proposal selection process and the Construction Manager at Risk alternative project delivery method, and establishing criteria relating to such contracts for select airfield capital improvement projects at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE authorizing the Department of Airports, also known as Los Angeles World Airports, to use the competitive sealed proposal selection process and the Construction Manager at Risk alternative project delivery method, and establishing criteria relating to such contracts for select airfield capital improvement projects at LAX.

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 WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for authorization to negotiate and execute a contract with the Advancement Project to implement the Los Angeles Violence Intervention Training Academy (LAVITA).

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

1. APPROVE the results of the Request for Proposals and the recommended provider, the Advancement Project, selected by the Mayor's Office.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the Advancement Project for the implementation and coordination of the LAVITA in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for a one-year term effective from the date of execution, with the option to renew for two one-year terms in substantial conformance with the scope of work included in the Mayor's transmittal, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, funding availability and compliance with the City's contracting requirements.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make any 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 (CAO); and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund. Funding for the proposed contract with the Advancement Project is available in the Mayor's Office Fiscal Year 2014-15 Adopted Budget. The execution of a new contract will provide continued training of community/crisis intervention workers and reinforce the key components of the City's Gang Reduction and Youth Development Strategy. The recommendations in this report comply with City Financial Policies in that the proposed funding is balanced against established revenue approved by Council actions and from Federal and State grants. All funding is subject to the availability of grant funds and funding determinations by Mayor and Council.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to naming the intersection of 48th Street and South Gramercy Place as Bishop Hamel Hartford Brookins and Bishop T. Larry Kirkland Square.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Buscaino for Parks - O’Farrell):

1. DESIGNATE the intersection of 48th Street and South Gramercy Place as Bishop Hamel Hartford Brookins and Bishop T. Larry Kirkland Square.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location.

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 naming the intersection of 89th Street and South Vermont Avenue as Bishop Bennie Roberts Benbow, Sr. Square.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino for Parks - O’Farrell):

1. DESIGNATE the intersection of 89th Street and South Vermont Avenue as Bishop Bennie Roberts Benbow, Sr. Square.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location.

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 amending the Council Action of May 25, 2005 to also name the intersection of West 78th Street and Budlong Avenue as Angela Marie Evans, Cheryl Ann Price, Stephanie Pauline Buchanan, and Pastor Frederick Kenneth Price Square.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (O’Farrell for Parks - Martinez):

1. AMEND the Council Action of May 25, 2005, Council file No. 05-0936, to also name the intersection of West 78th Street and Budlong Avenue as Angela Marie Evans, Cheryl Ann Price, Stephanie Pauline Buchanan, and Pastor Frederick Kenneth Price Square.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location.

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 naming the intersection of Weddington Street and Lankershim Boulevard as Guy Weddington McCreary Square.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Wesson for Krekorian - LaBonge):

1. DESIGNATE the intersection of Weddington Street and Lankershim Boulevard as Guy Weddington McCreary Square.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location.

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For: Mid Town North Hollywood Neighborhood Council

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to naming the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Wilcox Avenue as Hollywood Theatre Row.

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

1. DESIGNATE the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Wilcox Avenue as Hollywood Theatre Row.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location.
   
   
3. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $750 from the Council District 13 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Transportation Fund No. 100-94, as follows: $400 to Account No. 001090 (Salaries - Overtime), and $350 to Account No. 003350 (Paint and Sign Maint. and Repairs) for the above work.

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 feasibility of limiting street sweeping no-parking restrictions on streets near elementary schools.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian - Martinez):

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to report on the feasibility of limiting street sweeping no-parking restrictions, on streets near elementary schools, to begin only after 8:30 a.m., and include an estimate of costs that would be incurred in changing the signage to facilitate the change in policy.

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 condition and possible reinstatement of four streets and roadways as public streets in Council District Three.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Martinez):

INSTRUCT the Department of Public Works to prepare and present a report on the condition of various streets and roadways withdrawn from public use in 1936 under Ordinance No. 76896 within Council District Three, and to take the steps necessary to reinstate such streets and roadways as public streets, as follows:

1. Arcos Drive from Alatar Drive to Galendo Street.
   
   
2. Yucatan Avenue from Salamanca Avenue to Arcos Drive.
   
   
3. Marmoi Drive from Dumetz Road to Avenue San Luis.
   
   
4. Alatar Drive from San Blas Avenue to Arcos Drive.

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 negotiating and executing an agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to accept funds for consultant services to effectuate Public Way Reservation System (PWRS) enhancements for improved coordination of construction and projects in City streets.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to negotiate and execute an agreement with Metro for $300,000 and accept these funds for consultant services to effectuate PWRS enhancements for improved coordination of construction and projects in City streets.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to deposit the $300,000 from Metro into a new account entitled PWRS Enhancements Project within the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50, for the Bureau of Engineering to contract with a consultant to effectuate the PWRS enhancements.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer, or designee, to make any technical corrections necessary to effectuate the intent of this Motion and authorize the Controller to implement these technical corrections.

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.

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal filed for property located at 5131 North Cartwright Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

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 (MND) 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. 15-0102 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-2014-880-MND] filed on June 27, 2014.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the South Valley Area Planning Commission (SVAPC), including the Environmental Findings, as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by the Cartwright Avenue Neighbors Coalition; Marissa Benedict; Mike Benedict; Ellen Sanford; Mary Garcia; Bob Peppermuller; Jose Alcedo; Gina Alcedo; Roy Wiegand Jr.; Bridgit Wiegand; Jennifer Jackson; Craig Stull; Adriana Madrigal; Gonzalo Guzman; Ted Williams; David Woodside; Bill Newell; Michell Dollente; Victoria Pacifico; David Sherry; Juli England; Evelyn Mansfield; Morris lstain; Geoffrey Berens; Edy Berens; Jeff Lass; Heidi McAlear; John Moskal; Katelyn Benedict; Michael Hogan; Andrew Benedict; Cori Benedict; Peter Grego; Jason Dean; Hidie Dean; Lee Jamieson; Matthew Fine; Diane Taylor; Robert Taylor; Marta Rickard; David Woosiel; Judy Brown; Jerry Scheiss; Deanna Scheiss; Britt Peters; Carl Bell; Emma Feitshans; Dan Spector; Sean McHugh; Lesa Blanchette; Klaus Hasmann; Emily Brown; Amy Deegan; and David Woodside, (Representative: Robert L. Glushon, Luna and Glushon), from part of the determination of the SVAPC, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the Advisory Agency and APPROVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 17.03, Vesting Tentative Tract No. 72782-SL, subject to modified Conditions of Approval, for the proposed construction of eight, three-story, 35.5 foot tall new single-family dwellings with 16 parking spaces, for property located at 5131 North Cartwright Avenue.

Applicant:  PHL NoHo Cartwright, LLC

Representative:  DHS and Associates, Inc.

Case No. VTT-72782-SL-1A

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 - FEBRUARY 21, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 20, 2015)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed first amendment of the ground lease with Reliant LAX Clinic, LLC for property at 9601 South Sepulveda 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 Ill Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the first amendment for Reliant LAX Clinic, LLC at LAX.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of January 15, 2015 by Resolution No. 25587 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the first amendment of the ground lease with Reliant LAX Clinic, LLC for property at 9601 South Sepulveda Boulevard at LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed amendment between Reliant and LAWA will have no impact on the General Fund. Approval of the proposed amendment will generate an increase in revenue from a new rental rate structure. The anticipated revenue is $296,310 in year one of the term extension, and approximately $1,542,000 over the five-year term extension. This project complies with LAWA's adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 4, 2015

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

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to various actions regarding the Proposition K 8th Cycle Award and location of the Rose Hill Park - New Pedestrian Pathways and Walkways.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. Find that the 8th Cycle Proposition K - L.A. for Kids Competitive Grant Proposal submitted by the Department of Recreation and Parks on April 26, 2012 for the Rose Hill Park - New Pedestrian Pathways and Walkways project inadvertently referenced the Rose Hill Recreation Center as the project site and that the intent was always that the project site be at Rose Hill Park.
      
2. FIND that the project approved for Proposition K funding is the Rose Hill Park - New Pedestrian Pathways and Walkways project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Proposition K staff to revise the Proposition K administrative and assessment documentation, if necessary, to reflect that the project is the Rose Hill Park - New Pedestrian Pathways and Walkways project.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no immediate impact on the General Fund as a result of the recommended actions.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed amendments to Proposition A-I and A-II grant agreements to extend the term of the agreements for the Cypress Recreation Center Park Development and the El Sereno Recreation Center Improvements Projects.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE term extensions for the following Prop A projects: 

1. Cypress Recreation Center Park Development (Proposition A-I, Grant No. 58F6-94-0194) from December 31, 2014 to June 30, 2015.
   
   
2. El Sereno Recreation Center Improvements (Proposition A-II, Grant No. 58F6-15-2479) from June 30, 2015 to June 30, 2016.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The L.A. 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 two 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 a request for a status report on the Tobacco Retailer's Ordinance and Tobacco Enforcement Program.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (O'Farrell - Martinez - Parks - Koretz):

REQUEST the City Attorney to provide a status report within 60 days on the Tobacco Retailer's Permit Ordinance and Tobacco Enforcement Program, including number of violations, compliance checks, extent of and strategies to reduce youth access to tobacco products, possible options and recommendations to increase enforcement efforts, and other issues as appropriate.

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 and RESOLUTION relative to initiating proceedings for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 Proposition K Assessment.

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to initiate proceedings for the FY 2015-16 Proposition K assessment which instructs the City Engineer to present a report to Council which describes the capital improvements to parks and recreation facilities Citywide to be undertaken in the upcoming fiscal year, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that approval of the above recommendation will initiate proceedings to levy the annual $25 million Proposition K assessment which will be used to fund park and recreation improvements Citywide.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed amendments to Proposition K Grant Agreement Nos. C-119014 and C-119025 to modify the scope of work for Agreement C-119014 and extend the deadline for completion of design and construction of both Agreements for the Outdoor Half Basketball Court and Outdoor Half Basketball Court Lighting Projects.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the Pico Union Housing Corporation's (PUHC) request to extend the deadline for completion of design and construction from June 26, 2013 to December 31, 2015 and to modify the project scope for the Outdoor Half Basketball Court Project as detailed in the October 15, 2014 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee (Steering Committee) report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-119014 to extend the deadline to December 31, 2015 and modify the  project scope for the Outdoor Half Basketball Court Project as detailed in the October 15, 2014 Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. APPROVE the PUHC's request to extend the deadline for design and construction from June 28, 2013 to December 31, 2015 for the Outdoor Half Basketball Court Lighting Project as detailed in the October 15, 2014 Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-119025 to extend the deadline to December 31, 2015 as detailed in the October 15, 2014 Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering staff to include a provision for each of the amendments to the Proposition K Grant Agreements referenced above that requires the PUHC to establish an escrow account prior to start of construction into which the PUHC shall have deposited funds equal to fifty percent of the total amount of the construction contract for both projects. The funds in this escrow account are to be restricted to be used by the PUHC solely to front fund each of the two projects in order to ensure that the projects are fully funded and are completed and opened to the public as required by each of the Grant Agreements.
        

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Steering Committee reports that there is no impact on the General Fund as a result of the recommended actions.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT, and RESOLUTION relative to a grant application for the Los Angeles County Safe Neighborhood Parks Proposition A Excess Funds for the Plaza De La Raza General Improvements Project.

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying Resolution, which authorizes the submission of a grant application by the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) for the Proposition A Excess Funds grant in the approximate amount of $70,000 from the First Supervisorial District of the County of Los Angeles through the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for the Plaza De La Raza General Improvements Project, which consists of the renovation of the existing parking lot including landscaping and lighting improvements.
   
   
2. ADOPT the Proposition A Youth Employment Plan in connection with the Plaza De La Raza General Improvements Project, as detailed in the January 26, 2015 RAP report, Attachment No. 2, with an amendment to the Background portion, paragraph two, to read:  The proposed project will consist of the renovation of the existing parking lot, including landscaping and lighting improvements.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept and receive the Proposition A Excess Funds grant in an approximate amount of $70,000 from the First Supervisorial District of the County of Los Angeles for the Plaza De La Raza General Improvements Project.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Employee, RAP, to establish the necessary account and/or to appropriate funding received within Recreation and Parks Grant Fund 205 to accept the Proposition A Excess Funds grant in an approximate amount of $70,000 for the Plaza De La Raza General Improvements Project.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The RAP reports that, in accordance with the terms noted in the Operating Lease Agreement, Plaza De La Raza is responsible for maintaining the facility; therefore, there is no anticipated fiscal impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Status of General Fund Liability Claims Accounts as of December 31, 2014.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Attorney's report relative to the Status of General Fund Liability Claims Accounts as of December 31, 2014.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) and/or (d)(2) to confer with its legal counsel relative to the above matter)

PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES' REPORTS relative to increasing fees for the Emergency Ambulance Service Program Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and mileage rates.
 

1. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
      
   Recommendation for Council action:
   
   

   REQUEST the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to amend the Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.210.2 Schedule of Charges for Emergency Service table to increase the following fees: ALS from $1,373 to $1,452, BLS from $974 to $1,030, and the mileage rate from $15.75 to $19 per one-way mile.
   
   
2. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   

   Recommendations for Council action:
   
   

   1. CONCUR with the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee relative to increasing fees for the Emergency Ambulance Service Program ALS, BLS, and mileage rates.
      
      
   2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), City Administrative Officer and the City Attorney to report to the Public Safety and Budget and Finance Committees on options to achieve a greater degree of cost recovery for emergency ambulance services.
                                                        

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LAFD reports increasing the ALS and BLS rates and the one-way mileage rate will generate an additional $230,000 in revenue for the remaining quarter of Fiscal Year 2014-15, or $1.7 million additional annual revenue.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed first amendment to the concession agreement with DFS Group L.P. for duty free merchandise 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 Ill Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the first amendment with DFS Group L.P.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of January 15, 2015 by Resolution No. 25617 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the first amendment to the concession agreement with DFS Group L.P. for duty free merchandise at LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed first amendment will result in a minimum of $33 million in additional revenue for LAWA over the one-year extension term. No appropriation of LAWA capital or operating funds is required for the proposed contract term extension. The underlying agreement, and the first amendment, comply with LAWA's adopted Financial Policies. Approval of the proposed amendment with the DFS Group L.P. will have no impact on the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 4, 2015

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

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

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Aaron Thomas to the Community Forest Advisory Committee for the term ending January 31, 2017 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Thomas resides in Council District One.

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the La Cienega Boulevard and Westmount Drive (Reballot) Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated January 26, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 22, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the La Cienega Boulevard and Westmount Drive (Reballot) Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $3,403.79 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  April 15, 2015)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Selby and Holman Avenues Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated January 26, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 22, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Selby and Holman Avenues Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,926.00 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  April 15, 2015)

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

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated January 28, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 22, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Saticoy Street and Denny Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $859.80 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  April 15, 2015)

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

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated January 28, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 22, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Hawthorn Avenue and Poinsettia Place Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $362.09 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  April 15, 2015)

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

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated January 28, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 22, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Castello Avenue and Pico Boulevard Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $887.77 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  April 15, 2015)

13184 West Brand Boulevard (Case No. 108821) Assessor I.D. No. 2513-032-002

1800 South Cloverdale Avenue (Case No. 480747) Assessor I.D. No. 5067-019-001

4230 West Burns Avenue (Case No. 444993) Assessor I.D. No. 5539-012-006

2359 North Eastern Avenue (Case No. 441837) Assessor I.D. No. 5215-035-039

706 North Chestnut Avenue (Case No. 474492) Assessor I.D. No. 5493-034-013

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST relative to the Parking Agreement and Assignment, Assumption and Amendment Agreement with 222 Main Street Investors, LP for the provision of parking for the Little Tokyo Library.

Recommendations for Council action::

1. APPROVE the recommendations of the Board of Library Commissioners (attached to Council file No. 15-0159); and, AUTHORIZE the General Manager, or designee, Library Department, to execute the Parking Agreement for the Little Tokyo Branch Library between the City and 222 Main Street Investors, LP.
      
2. APPROVE the recommendations of the Board of Library Commissioners (attached to Council file No. 15-0159); and, AUTHORIZE the City Engineer, or designee, to execute the Assignment, Assumption and Amendment Agreement between the City and 222 Main Street Investors, LP.
      
3. REQUEST the City Attorney to approve the Parking Agreement and Assignment, Assumption and Amendment Agreement as to form and legality.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst to make any technical corrections as necessary.    

    

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that the reccomendations refelcted on the report will have no impact on the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

MOTION (ENGLANDER - BONIN) relative to retroactively approving a Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and GELB Enterprises.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE, retroactively, the executed Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, through the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (on behalf of the Granada Hills North Neighborhood Council) and GELB Enterprises, under terms and conditions substantially in conformance and consistent with the Standard Neighborhood Council Lease Agreements contained in the files.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled The Tiara Group v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS149546. (This matter involves a recommended settlement of litigation over Van Nuys Fire Station No. 39.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on February 2, 2015)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the City Attorney's report in the above entitled matter.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Theodosia Horace v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC483096. (This matter involves a Los Angeles Fire Department traffic collision which occurred on July 15, 2011 at the intersection of Gramercy Place and Manchester Avenue.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on February 2, 2015)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to a status update regarding the case entitled George Diego and Allan Corrales v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC496533. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department.)

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

NO ACTION TAKEN

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                            PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL