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 13172 West Terra Bella Street. (Lien: $4,500.87)

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 10070 West Olivia Terrace. (Lien: $6,079.28)

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 14509 West Sherman Way. (Lien: $1,228.01)

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 4500 South Figueroa Street aka 470 West 45th Street. (Lien: $4,768.53)

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 1417 South Hi Point Street. (Lien: $1,755.55)

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 105 West E Street aka 505 North Avalon Boulevard, Unit B. (Lien: $4,117.44)

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 112 South Ardmore Avenue. (Lien: $1,195.62)

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 646 East 110th Street. (Lien: $1,200.15)

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 758 North Cherokee Avenue. (Lien: $735.50)

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 1661 South Bedford Street. (Lien: $3,258.92)

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 1213 West Vernon Avenue.  (Lien: $918.06)

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 10514 North Zelzah Avenue. (Lien: $663.43)

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 5258 North Denny Avenue. (Lien: $3,408.31)

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 6659 North Radford Avenue.  (Lien: $10,253.96)

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 17414 West Devonshire Street.  (Lien: $11,253.99)

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 8174 West Laurelmont Drive.  (Lien: $667.02)

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 632 North Avenue 56. (Lien: $5,419.47)

HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to levying the Little Tokyo Business Improvement District (District) special assessment for the District’s twelfth fiscal year (operating year) beginning on January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. 

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

1. HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed levying of the special assessment for the District’s 2015 fiscal year, pursuant to Section 36524 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the special assessment for the District’s 2015 fiscal year, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 36525 of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist.
   
   
3. APPROVE the Little Tokyo Business Improvement District Advisory Board for the District’s 2015 fiscal year.  
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City and the L’il Tokyo Businessmen’s Association, the nonprofit service provider for administration of the District.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there are no assessments to be paid for City-owned properties located within the boundaries of the District.  Therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund.

(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No.183412 on February 3, 2015)

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to establish the Legal Fees Reimbursement Special Fund.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Chapter 9 of Division 5 of the LAAC by adding a new Article 9 to establish the Legal Fees Reimbursement Special Fund.

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.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the creation of the Metropolis Hotel Project Trust Fund.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE adding Chapter 168 to Division 5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to create the Metropolis Hotel Project Trust Fund for the receipt and disbursement of appropriations to fund hotel development incentive payments to be made by the City in relation to the Metropolis Hotel Development.

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.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed first amendment to the Terminal Commercial Management Concession Agreement with Westfield Concessions Management, LLC (Westfield) in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION the following recommendations of the Board of Airport Commissioners:

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 Westfield at LAX.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of January 15, 2015 by Resolution No. 25616 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the first amendment to the Terminal Commercial Management Concession Agreement with Westfield in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed amendment will generate approximately $35.5 million in additional revenue for LAWA over the three-year extension period and will help LAWA to avoid paying settlement claims of approximately $8.4 million to Westfield for construction cost increases attributable to LAWA. Both the proposed first amendment and the underlying agreement comply with LAWA's adopted Financial Policies. Approval of the proposed amendment with Westfield will have no impact on the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 6, 2015

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

ADOPTED

MOTION (LABONGE - BONIN)

Recommendation for Council action:

DISAPPROVE the Board of Airport Commissioners' (Board) action of January 15, 2015 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports, to execute the first amendment to the Terminal Commercial Management Concession Agreement with Westfield in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport and REFER this matter back to the Board.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed second amendment to the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) agreement with Citizen Watch Company of America, Inc. (Citizen) for FTZ 202, Site 7D.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Los Angeles Harbor Department that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article Ill, Section 1 (14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the second amendment to the FTZ agreement with Citizen, as described in the Harbor Department’s revised report dated February 12, 2015.
   
   
3. RECIEVE and FILE the Harbor Department’s report dated February 10, 2015 inasmuch as no further Council action is necessary.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed second amendment to the FTZ Operator Agreement with Citizen will have no impact on the City's General Fund. Citizen has already paid an application fee of $5,000 and has paid the Harbor Department $5,000 administrative fee per year for a total of $50,000 for the renewal options for two of the five-year contract terms. The Harbor Department subsequently increased the annual administrative fee to $10,000 per year or $50,000 for every additional five-year contract term. The total FTZ administrative fee to the Harbor Department for the 20 year contract term will be approximately $155,000, if the agreement is renewed for each of the two optional terms. All funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 13, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 1, 2015)

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to delinquent accounts receivables submitted by the Department of City Planning.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the Collections Board of Review (Board) recommendation to authorize the Department of City Planning to remove from its active accounts receivables two invoices totaling $22,504.74.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board reports that the proposed action will decrease the City's receivable base by $22,504.74.   

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a contract for American Express credit card payment acceptance.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Director, Office of Finance, or designee, that upon receipt of City-required compliance documents, to execute a contract with American Express Travel Related Services, Inc. from February 12, 2015 to February 11, 2020 with an option to extend an additional five years for American Express credit card payment acceptance at the rate of 2.15 percent per transaction.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that funding is available in the Office of Finance's 2014-15 Bank Services Fees account. Continuation of this agreement beyond 2014-15 is contingent upon available funding. This recommendation is in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that there is no additional General Fund impact.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to a grant application for the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development Housing-Related Parks Program for the 2014 Designated Program Year for various parks and recreation facilities.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to submit a 2014 Housing-Related Parks Program (HRPP) grant application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (CDHCD) to fund the acquisition, development, rehabilitation and/or improvements of various RAP's parks and recreation facilities.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, which authorizes the City of Los Angeles to apply for the 2014 HRPP grant funds and designates the General Manager, Executive Officer, or Assistant General Manager, RAP, as the agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to grant applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests, and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the proposed project(s).
      
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept and receive the 2014 HRPP grant in an amount not to exceed $599,900 for the Chesterfield Square Park Improvements Project, which consists of general park improvements, including restroom building, from the CDHCD, if awarded.
   
   
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 2014 HRPP grant in an amount not to exceed $599,900 for the Chesterfield Square Park Improvements Project, which consists of general park improvements, including restroom building, from the CDHCD, if awarded.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The RAP reports that there is no fiscal impact to the General Fund. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the submittal and acceptance of the LA84 Foundation Spring 2015 Girls Softball Grant to increase participation in girls softball leagues in the Metro and Valley Regions.

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

1. APPROVE the submission of a Spring 2015 Girls Softball Grant application to the LA84 Foundation to augment funding for the purpose of increasing participation in Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) girls softball leagues in the Metro and Valley Regions.
   
   
2. DESIGNATE the General Manager, Executive Officer, or Assistant General Manager, RAP, as the agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the project(s).
      
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept and receive the Spring 2015 Girls Softball Grant in the amount of $81,041 from the LA84 Foundation to augment funding for the RAP's spring girls softball leagues.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Employee, RAP, to appropriate funding received to the necessary account within Recreation and Parks Grant Fund 205 to accept the LA84 Foundation Spring 2015 Girls Softball Grant in the amount of $81,041.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The RAP reports that there is no fiscal impact to the General Fund. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a contract with Bloomberg Finance, L.P. for Bloomberg Financial Services.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Director, Office of Finance, or designee, to execute a contract with Bloomberg Finance, L.P., for a term of five years with an option to extend an additional five years for Bloomberg Financial Services (compensation for the first year will be $171,480, which may be adjusted annually thereafter and subject to Council approval of funding during the annual budget process).
  

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that funding is available within the Office of Finance's 2014-15 Adopted Budget. Continuation of this agreement beyond 2014-15 is contingent upon available funding. This recommendation is in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that there is no additional General Fund impact.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the transfer of funds for the provision of youth cooking classes at the Alba Center at the Pueblo Del Rio housing development by RootDown LA and in coordination with the Police Activities League.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to transfer $2,806.56 from the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 205-88, Account No. 88HMA4 (Pueblo Del Rio Outdoor Improvements) to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), Account No. 27400-28238 for the provision of youth cooking classes at the Alba Center at the Pueblo Del Rio housing development by RootDown LA and in coordination with the Police Activities League.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the HACLA to negotiate and execute the necessary document(s) with RootDown LA to effectuate the funding transfer, subject to review of the City Attorney.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the RAP and the HACLA to prepare any additional Controller instructions that may be necessary and make any corrections and/or changes that may be required to effectuate the intent of the Motion; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

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.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fashion District 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 Fashion District BID's 2015 fiscal year complies with the requirements of State law.
   
   
2. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the Fashion District 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.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Encino Commons (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 Encino Commons 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 Encino Commons 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 Encino Commons 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.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Melrose (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 Melrose 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 Melrose 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 Melrose 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.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Old Granada Village (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 Old Granada Village 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 Old Granada Village 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 Old Granada Village 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 MEMBER, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE relative to authorization to issue up to $1.5 billion in Power System Refunding Revenue Bonds pursuant to Charter Section 609.

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

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of February 3, 2015, Resolution No. 4890, authorizing the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to issue through private sales a maximum of $1.5 billion in Power System Refunding Revenue Bonds to refinance existing outstanding debt in accordance with the provisions of Charter Section 609 and Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 11.28.1 through 11.28.9.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact on the City or the General Fund.  Approval of Resolution No. 4890 will authorize the LADWP to refinance a portion of existing Power System debt.  Debt issuance costs are estimated at $5.66 million for the total $1.5 billion refunding transactions.  Debt issuance costs consist of underwriter's discount, bond and disclosure counsels, financial advisor, rating agencies fees, escrows, verification agent, and printing costs.  Debt service on these revenue bonds and all projected savings will accrue to the LADWP Power Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 6, 2015

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

222 South Avenue 18 (Case No. 477746) Assessor I.D. No. 5447-025-015

934 South Lake Street (Case No. 271023) Assessor I.D. No. 5136-006-015

5926 South Olive Street (Case No. 277691) Assessor I.D. No. 6005-006-022

157 West 45th Street (Case No. 456265) Assessor I.D. No. 5110-001-013

6320 North Aldama Street (Case No. 36759) Assessor I.D. No. 5484-004-020

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PARKS - BLUMENFIELD) relative to the redevelopment of a City property located at 8707 South Menlo Avenue (APN 6038-010-902) for housing purposes, and a long-term ground lease (with option to purchase) with the Coummunity Build.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services with the assistance of the Department of Transportation and City Attorney, in coordination with the Housing and Community Investment Department, to negotiate a long-term ground lease and/or option to purchase with Community Build for the use of City off-street parking lot number 623 located at  8707 S. Menlo Avenue (APN 6038-010-902) for housing purposes.   
          
2. INSTRUCT staff to report with a long-term ground lease agreement and/or option to purchase by the end of January to meet the Affordable Housing Trust Fund's 2015 Call for Projects deadline.
      

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

(Continued from the Council meeting of February 24, 2015)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS and RESOLUTION relative to the submission of a State of California Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for the Runyon Canyon Acquisition Project.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to submit a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant application for the Runyon Canyon Acquisition Project, which consists of the acquisition of an approximately 3.81-acre parcel (APN 5571-026-007), located at 2450 Solar Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90046, for recreational purposes.
      
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, which authorizes the submission of a grant application for the LWCF grant in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for the Runyon Canyon Acquisition Project.
   
   
3. DESIGNATE the General Manager, Excutive Officer, or Assistant General Manager, RAP, as the agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Runyon Canyon Acquisition Project.  
      
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept and receive the LWCF grant in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for the Runyon Canyon Acquisition Project, which consists of the acquisition of an approximately 3.81-acre parcel APN 5571-026-007), located at 2450 Solar Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90046, for recreational purposes, if awarded.
   
   
5. 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 LWCF grant in the approximate amount of $1,500,000 for the Runyon Canyon Acquisition Project, if awarded.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The RAP reports that, at this time, there is no anticipated fiscal impact on the General Fund; however, future maintenance costs have yet to be determined. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE relative to authorization to issue up to $650 million in Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds pursuant to Charter Section 609.

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

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioner's action of February 3, 2015, Resolution No. 4891, authorizing the initial authorization to issue up to $650 million of Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds to refinance existing outstanding debt in accordance with the provisions of Charter Section 609 and Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 11.28.1 through 11.28.9.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact on the City or the General Fund.  Approval of Resolution No. 4891 will authorize the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to refinance a portion of existing Water System debt.  Debt issuance costs are estimated at $2.8 million for the total $650 million refunding transactions.  Debt issuance costs consist of underwriter's discount, bond and disclosure counsels, financial advisor, rating agencies fees, escrows, verification agent, and printing costs.  Debt service on these revenue bonds and all projected savings will accrue to the LADWP Water Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 6, 2015

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to authorization to issue letters of commitment for 2015 Round 1 Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) Pipeline projects.

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

APPROVE the recommendations as detailed in the HCIDLA report dated February 23, 2015 (attached to Council file No. 15-0219) relative to: authorization for the HCIDLA to admit 9 projects (listed in Tables 1 and 2 of the HCIDLA report) into the AHTF Managed Pipeline of Projects, issue letters of commitment for Low Income Housing Tax Credits, negotiate and execute agreements, and obligate/deobligate funding; and, authorization for the Controller to establish accounts, and appropriate and expend funding.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The HCIDLA reports that the proposed actions will not have a fiscal impact on the General Fund. The proposed actions will be funded with $31.3 million in HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds, $3 million in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds and $20,000 in McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento) funds. The remaining balance of McKinney-Vento funds is approximately $142,400 and the remaining amount of HOPWA funds for housing developments is approximately $1,300,000. The requested actions will utilize current HOME fiscal year balances, 2014-2015 program income, along with the program income received from the Paseo at Californian, Winnetka Senior Apartments and LDK Senior Apartments up to an amount not to exceed $6,276,130 within the HOME Fund No. 561.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to authorization to issue Request for Proposals (RFPs) for three City-owned parcels for affordable housing.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to issue RFPs for the following properties through the HCIDLA's Affordable Housing Trust Fund Call for Projects:  Casa de Rosas located at 2600 South Hover Street, Hyde Park Library located at 6527 South Crenshaw Boulevard, and Rosa Parks Phase II located at 2444-2450 South Crenshaw Boulevard.
   
   
2. DIRECT the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to evaluate and score the responses to the RFPs and report to the Mayor and Council with recommended selected applicants/developers.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The HCIDLA reports that the actions regarding the issuance of the RFPs will not have a fiscal impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF SANITATION and RESOLUTION relative to grant funding from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for the CalRecycle 2014-15 Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Program.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Apply for, accept, negotiate, and execute all documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, and amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   2. Receive funding if awarded a grant from CalRecycle of up to $500,000 for the Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program.
      
      
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the Director, BOS, or designee, to execute and submit on behalf of the City of Los Angeles all grant-related documents including, but not limited to, applications, acceptance, negotiate and execute agreements, amendments and requests for payment, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, which may be necessary to secure if awarded the grant in an amount not to exceed $500,000 from the CalRecycle Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program, and implement the approved grant project.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The BOS reports that there is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.  Receipt of grant funds will offset costs from the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (KREKORIAN - MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL - BLUMENFIELD - ENGLANDER) relative to lighting the facade of City Hall purple in observance of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the Department of General Services to light the facade of City Hall in purple for the week of April 24 in honor of the Armenian Genocide Centennial.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

RESOLUTION (MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL) relative to declaring the month of March 2015 as Women's History Month in the City of Los Angeles.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE to DECLARE the month of March 2015 as Women's History Month in the City of Los Angeles.

RESOLUTION (MARTINEZ - FUENTES) relative to declaring March 13, 2015 as Latina History Day in the City of Los Angeles.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE to DECLARE March 13, 2015 as Latina History Day in the City of Los Angeles, and congratulate Hispanas Organized for Political Equality for their service to the Latinas of this great city. 

MOTION (BUSCAINO - BONIN) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for the alley, northeasterly of Adams Boulevard between Scarff Street ant St. James Place.

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 northeasterly of Adams Boulevard between Scarff Street and St. James Place.
   
   
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 coordinate with the Chair, subject to the concurrence of the Council President and schedule this request for the City Council’s consideration at the appropriate time consistent with the public hearing requirement under California Street and Highways Code Section 8320.

MOTION (KORETZ - BLUMENFIELD) relative to a personal services contract with Speedway Policy Associates for the Fifth Council District.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the personal services contract with Speedway Policy Associates to provide services to the Fifth Council District.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the Fifth District to execute said contract on behalf of the City.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for the Fiscal Year 2014-15.

MOTION (FUENTES - ENGLANDER) relative to lease approval for office space at 15435 Rayen North Hills, CA 91343 for the North Hills East Neighborhood Council.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the executed Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, through the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (on behalf of the North Hills East Neighborhood Council), and the North District Union of the United Methodist Church for office space at 15435 Rayen North Hills, CA 91343, under the terms and conditions substantially in condormance and consistent with the Standard Neibhborhood Council Lease Agreements attached to the Council file.

MOTION (ENGLANDER for WESSON - PRICE) relative to services in connection with the Wednesday, February 25, 2015, Los Angeles City Attorney - Association of Black City Attorneys, African American History Month Celebration.

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

APPROPRIATE $203 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, as follows: $203 to Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As-Needed Parking) for services in connection with the Wednesday, February 25, 2015, Los Angeles City Attorney - Association of Black City Attorneys, African American History Month Celebration in the City Hall Rotunda - said funds to be reimbursed to the General Fund by the Association of Black City Attorneys.

Nicholas Brown                 Fuentes - Bonin

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                              PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL