HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on- and off-site consumption at Block Party beer/wine lounge and gourmet store.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Block Party beer/wine lounge and gourmet store located at 5052 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90042, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
   
   
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on- and off-site consumption at 5052 York Boulevard.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.
   
   

Applicant: Block Party Highland Park, LLC, c/o Andreas Kraemer (Wil Nieves, representative)

TIME LIMIT FILE – JULY 27, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JULY 1, 2015)

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at the bar located at 2218 East 1st Street.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at the bar located at 2218 East 1st Street, Los Angeles, 90033, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
   
   
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at 2218 East 1st Street.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.
   
   

Applicant: Paula Angeles, Luis Hernandez, and Jose Carona (Citywide Management, representative)

TIME LIMIT FILE – AUGUST 5, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – AUGUST 5, 2015)

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Mr. Matt Szabo to the Board of Public Works Commissioners.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. Matt Szabo to the Board of Public Works Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2020, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Szabo currently resides in Council District 14. (Current Commission gender composition: M = 3; F = 2; Vacant = 0)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 20, 2015

LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JUNE 19, 2015

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION, TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the proposed use of Alternate Project Delivery Methods and the Competitive Sealed Proposal Selection Process to let Design-Build, Design-Build-Operate and Maintain, and Construction Manager at Risk contracts for delivery of select capital improvements projects related to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Landside Access Modernization Program.

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

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article II, Section 2(m) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. CONCUR with the Board action authorizing the Executive Director to let Design-Build, Design-Build-Operate and Maintain, and Construction Manager at Risk contracts for delivery of select capital improvement projects related to the LAX Landside Access Modernization Program pursuant to the Competitive Sealed Proposal selection process.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE authorizing the Department of Airports, also known as Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), 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: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no estimate of direct, measurable economic impact resulting from the Council's approval of the proposed Ordinance allowing the Board to authorize the LAWA Executive Director to use Alternative Project Delivery Methods and the Competitive Sealed Proposal Selection Process for specific capital improvement projects related to the LAX Landside Access Modernization Program. However, there is the potential for cost avoidance from the reduced risk of change orders that can result from phasing and sequencing conflicts. Approval of the proposed Ordinance will have no impact on the City's General Fund since there is no appropriation of capital funds required at this time. Neither is there an impact on LAWA's operating or capital budget at this time. This action complies with LAWA's adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF AUDITS COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM VICE-CHAIR, PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE relative to the Audit of the Bureau of Street Services' (BSS) Resurfacing and Maintenance Activities.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. NOTE and FILE the Controller's reports dated April 15, 2015 and July 31, 2014 relative to the Audit of the BSS' Resurfacing and Maintenance Activities.
   
   
2. REQUEST the Controller and INSTRUCT the BSS to report to the Audits Committee with an update that addresses the following:
   
   
   1. Finding No. 5 - Street Damage Restoration Fees (SDRF) and the use of the inflated assumption of approximately 3 million square feet of street cuts for 1996-97.
      
      
   2. Finding No. 6 - Whether the use of the Caltrans' Construction Price Index to increase the rate of the SDRF was appropriate.
      
      
   3. Finding No. 10 - Whether MicroPAVER is being utilized to its full potential.
      
      
   4. Finding No. 11 - Whether the Pothole Killer can be used in Los Angeles.
      
      
   5. Finding No. 18 - Lack of reliable audit trail for actual number of potholes repaired.
      
      

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.

(Continued from Council meeting of May 5, 2015)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed first amendment to the contract with G and K Services, Inc. for employee uniforms at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article II Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the first amendment to Contract No. DA-4722 with G and K Services, Inc.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of April 16, 2015 by Resolution No. 25677 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the first amendment to the contract with G and K Services, Inc. for employee uniforms at LAX and VNY.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed amendment between G and K Services, Inc. and LAWA will have no impact on the General Fund. The expenses associated with this contract will be recovered through LAWA's fees and charges. Staff indicates funds for this contract are included in LAWA's adopted 2014-15 budget and the proposed 2015-16 LAWA Operating Budget in: LAX Cost Center 1150025-MSD Division Manager, LAX Cost Center 1150026-MSD Custodial Section, LAX Cost Center 1150042-MSD LAX Field Section, Cost Center 11500063-FMU Facilities and Tech, LAX Cost Center 1160056-Bus Operations, LAX Cost Center 1700006-IT Administration, LAX Cost Center 1230012-Warehouse and Stores, and VNY Cost Center 1400003-VNY Maintenance Services, Commitment Item 522-Materials and Supplies. Funding for subsequent years will be requested as part of the annual budget process. This project complies with LAWA's adopted Fiscal Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 22, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JUNE 19, 2015)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed lease amendment with China Airlines, Ltd. to continue its cargo operations 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-year lease amendment and building rental rate for China Airlines, Ltd.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of March 12, 2015 by Resolution No. 25641 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the lease amendment with China Airlines, Ltd. to continue its cargo operations at LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed first amendment with China Airlines, Ltd. will result in revenues of approximately $1,411,282 in the first year and $6,959,681 over the extended five-year term, excluding the automatic annual rental rate adjustments of not less than two percent based upon the Consumer Price Index. This lease complies with LAWA's adopted Financial Policies. Approval of the proposed first amendment will have no impact on LAWA's capital or operating budgets or the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 31, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 29, 2015)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed second amendment with HDR Engineering, Inc. (HDR), for the C Street / I-110 Access Ramp Improvements Project engineering design services.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article Il(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE Second Amendment 15-2681-B between the Harbor Department and HDR.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the proposed second amendment to the Harbor Department agreement with HDR will increase the contract term by 11 months to June 2017 and the contract amount by $400,000, for a revised total contract amount of $4,576,278. The original three-year agreement with HDR was in the amount of $3,712,200. In 2008, the Harbor Board approved a cooperative agreement between the Harbor Department and the State of California, Department of Transportation to prepare an environmental documentation and engineering design services report for the oversight of the construction and environmental clearances for the C Street/I-110 Access Ramp Improvements Project. In 2011, the first amendment Increased the contract term by an additional five years, to July 2016, and contract amount by $500,000, for a revised compensation total of $4,212,200. The Harbor Department requested and received a voluntary five-percent discount in the amount of $35,922 on all invoices for services over a one-year period. The proposed amended contract will be for a revised total amount of $4,576,278. There is no impact on the City General Fund and funding for the proposed amendment has been included in the Harbor Revenue Fund. Any future funding for the agreement will be requested as part of the Harbor Department's annual budget process.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 1, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 29, 2015)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed second amendment to the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) agreement with California Cartage Company, LLC. (California Cartage) for FTZ 202, Site 1-A.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Los Angeles Harbor Department (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 Second Amendment 15-3107-B to the FTZ Operating Agreement between the Harbor Department and California Cartage for FTZ 202, Site1-A.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the proposed second amendment to the FTZ agreement between the Harbor Department and California Cartage, in FTZ No. 202, Site No. 1-A, will have no impact on the City General Fund. The original term of the agreement with California Cartage has already paid a one-time administrative fee of $5,000 and will pay an administrative fee of $7,750 per year for the proposed one-year term. The total anticipated administrative fee for three years is $28,250. All funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 29, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JUNE 26, 2015)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) agreement with National Distribution Centers, LLC. (NDC) for FTZ 202, Site 37.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Los Angeles Harbor Department (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 FTZ operating agreement between the Harbor Department and NDC.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed FTZ Operator Agreement with NDC will have no impact on the City General Fund. NDC has already paid a one-time Minor Boundary Modification Application fee of $2,500 and application or activation fee of $5,000, for a total of $7,500. In addition to the $7,500 fee, NDC will pay an annual administrative fee of $7,750 per year or $38,750 for one five-year contract term, with three additional contract renewal option periods, subject to ratification by the Board of Harbor Commissioners, for up to a total 20-year contract term and total revenue of $162,500, if the contract is renewed. There will be no impact on the City General Fund. All Funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 28, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JUNE 26, 2015)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed fourth amendment to the permit with Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) granting use of approximately 186 acres at Berths 121-131 for container operations.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article Ill, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the fourth amendment to Permit No. 787 between the Harbor Department and Yang Ming.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the Harbor Department states that if Yang Ming does not generate sufficient cargo container charges to pay the agreed upon Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) amount by the end of each compensation period, the tenant will have to pay additional sums to make up for the MAG deficiency under its Permit with the Harbor Department. Currently, Yang Ming's terminal is unable to efficiently handle larger vessels and container numbers and has had to load and discharge containers from larger vessels to the adjacent China Shipping Holding Company terminal which can accommodate larger vessels and addition cargo containers. As a result, Yang Ming has had a shortfall in its MAG levels with the Harbor Department. Enforcement of the current permit would require the Harbor Department to charge and invoice Yang Ming for the estimated $4,553,381 shortfall in 2014. The proposed fourth amendment allows revenue associated with containers loaded and unloaded from vessels controlled by Yang Ming at the adjacent terminal to apply toward the MAG with Yang Ming during 2014 and future years, upon approval by the Executive Director, Harbor Department. There is no impact to the City General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 29, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 29, 2015)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) agreement with Spectrum Brands, Inc. (Spectrum) for FTZ 202, Site 38.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Los Angeles Harbor Department (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 Operating Agreement 15-3315 between the Harbor Department and Spectrum for FTZ 202, Site 38.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed FTZ operator agreement between the Harbor Department and Spectrum will have no impact on the City General Fund. Spectrum has already paid a one-time Minor Boundary Modification Application fee of $2,500 and application or activation fee of $5,000, for a total of $7,500. In addition to the $7,500, Spectrum will pay to the Harbor Department an annual administrative fee of $10,000 per year or $50,000 for one five-year contract term and each of the three additional renewal option periods, subject to ratification by the Board of Harbor Commissioners, for a total up to a 20-year contract term and total revenue of up to $207,500, if the contract is renewed. There will be no impact on the City General Fund. All Funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 29, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JUNE 26, 2015)

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to continued funding of the Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB) and the Space and Missile Systems Center.
 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Bonin - Buscaino - Price), 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 legislative or administrative action to continue funding of the LAAFB and Space and Missile Systems Center and prevent the closure of the LAAFB as part of the Base Realignment and Closure process which relocates or closes military installations.

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 AB 1335 (Atkins), the Building Homes and Jobs Act.
 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Cedillo - 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 1335 (Atkins), the Building Homes and Jobs Act, which would create a permanent source of financing for affordable rental and homeownership housing through a proposed recording fee on real estate transactions, and SEEK AMENDMENTS to ensure that revenue generated in Los Angeles from the Building Homes and Jobs Act is reinvested in Los Angeles.

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 AB 35 (Chiu and Atkins), increasing the amount of state Low Income Housing Tax Credits.
 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Cedillo - 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 35 (Chiu and Atkins), which would increase the aggregate housing state credit dollar amount that may be allocated among low-income housing projects by $300 million. 

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 AB 90 (Atkins) relative to the federal Housing Trust Fund.
 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Cedillo - 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 90 (Atkins), which would authorize the Department of Housing and Community Development to administer the federal Housing Trust Fund to increase affordable rental and ownership housing.

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 AB 1056 (Atkins), which would authorize housing authorities to create housing supports programs.
 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Cedillo - 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 1056 (Atkins), which would authorize housing authorities to create housing supports programs. 

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.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for tenant outreach and educational services for the City's Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) and Utility Maintenance Program (UMP).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to issue and release an RFP for new contract(s) for tenant outreach and educational services for REAP and UMP, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, to commence on or about October 1, 2015 for a nine-month period with an option to extend for two additional periods of up to one year each, subject to contractor performance and availability of funds.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to assess the responses to the subject RFP and submit the results with recommendations to the Mayor and Council, including funding levels and Controller instructions.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to execute third amendments to the contracts with the Coalition for Economic Survival, Inner City Law Center, and Inquilinos Unidos, extending the term of the contracts by three months, ending on September 30, 2015, and increasing each contract amount by $50,000, in substantial conformance with the draft agreements attached to the HCIDLA report dated April 10, 2015 (attached to Council file No. 15-0471), subject to funding availability and the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
                   

   Contract No.	Agency	3rd Amendments FY 14-15	Total
   C120739	Coalition for Economic Survival	$50,000	$365,000
   C120741	Inner City Law Center	50,000	365,000
   C120738	Inquilinos Unidos	50,000	365,000
   C120736	Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice	0	315,000
   		$150,000	$1,410,000

          
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Allocate and expend funds upon proper written demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, on an as needed basis not to exceed $142,500.00 from Fund No. 41M/43, Systematic Code Enforcement Trust Fund, as follows:
                                 

      Account	Title	Amount
      43K228	Rent & Code Outreach Program	$142,500

                     
   2. Allocate and expend funds upon proper written demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, on an as needed basis not to exceed $7,500.00 from Fund No. 440/43, Rent Stabilization Trust Fund, as follows:
                             

      Account	Title	Amount
      43K228	Rent & Code Outreach Program	$7,500

                        
5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council actions in this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The HCIDLA reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. All contracts will be supported using the Code Enforcement and Rent Stabilization Trust Funds.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of May 20, 2015)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (CEDILLO - BUSCAINO)

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the recommendations contained in the City Administrative Officer report dated May 26, 2015, attached to the Council file.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR AND THE CITY ETHICS COMMISSION relative to the reappointment of Dr. Jimmy H. Hara to the Board of Fire Commissioners.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Dr. Jimmy H. Hara to the Board of Fire Commissioners for the new term ending June 30, 2020 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Dr. Hara resides in Council District Three. (Current Board gender composition: F=2; M=3)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Completed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 1, 2015 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 29, 2015)

(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Mr. Nicholas Roxborough to the Police Permit Review Panel.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Nicholas Roxborough to the Police Permit Review Panel for the new term ending June 30, 2020 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Roxborough resides in Council District Five. (Current Board gender composition: F=2; M=5)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 22, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JUNE 19, 2015)

(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Ms. Helen Leung to the Police Permit Review Panel.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Helen Leung to the Police Permit Review Panel for the new term ending June 30, 2020 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Leung resides in Council District 13. (Current Board gender composition: F=2; M=5)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 29, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JUNE 26, 2015)

(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

20600 West Hartland Street (Case No. 293935) Assessor I.D. No. 2137-030-013

18325 West Vanowen Street (Case No. 483595) Assessor I.D. No. 2125-012-009

1239 South Orlando Avenue (Case No. 324019) Assessor I.D. No. 5087-004-011

10226 North Fernglen Avenue (Case No. 42758) Assessor I.D. No. 2558-024-018

5911 South Wilton Place (Case No. 287430) Assessor I.D. No. 6001-007-019

749 East 49th Street (Case No. 378298) Assessor I.D. No. 5108-010-019

3020 West Council Street (Case No. 479455) Assessor I.D. No. 5156-011-019

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Revolving Training Fund 40K California Joint Apprenticeship Committee (CALJAC) program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011-12.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the FY 2011-12 LAFD Revolving Training Fund 40K CALJAC program report dated April 23, 2014.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE relative to the status of the Harbor Refineries Pipeline and Terminal Island Advanced Water Purification Facility Projects.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the March 11, 2015 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and April 10, 2015 Joint LADWP/Bureau of Sanitation reports in response to Motion (Buscaino - Bonin) relative to the status of the Harbor Refineries Pipeline and Terminal Island Advanced Water Purification Facility Projects, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to a donation of excess military property for use by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the LAPD to accept the donation of excess military property, valued at $291,636.83, from the Department of Defense, Federal Excess Property 1033 Program, for use by the LAPD's Emergency Operations Division, and THANK the donor for this generous gift.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) as part of the Community Safety Partnership Program.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the accompanying MOA for payment by the HACLA to the LAPD, as a part of the Community Safety Partnership program to increase and enhance the safety, security, and welfare of HACLA residents through the presence and relationships of LAPD officers deployed and assigned to Ramona Gardens, Nickerson Gardens, Jordan Downs, Imperial Courts, Avalon Gardens, and Gonzaque Village public housing developments program sites.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAPD, to execute the MOA with the HACLA, on behalf of the City of Los Angeles.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAPD reports that the HACLA will reimburse the LAPD for the cost of services, in amount not to exceed $1,250,000 per calendar year for five years, from January 15, 2015 through December 31, 2019.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BUSCAINO - WESSON) relative to presenting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14 Department of Public Works Annual Report to the City Council at the May 26, 2015 regular meeting.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT, pursuant to Charter Section 582(6), the President of the Board of Public Works, and the Directors of the Bureaus of Contract Administration, Engineering, Sanitation, Street Lighting, and Street Services to present the FY 2013/14 Department of Public Works Annual Report to the City Council at the May 26, 2015 regular meeting.

(Continued from Council meeting of May 15, 2015)

MOTION (LABONGE - BUSCAINO) relative to amending prior Council action of May 15, 2015 regarding the Esther Tapelband Steps at Landa Street from Lucile Avenue to Maltman Avenue.

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

1. AMEND prior Council action of  May 15, 2015 relative to the Esther Tapelband Steps at Landa Street from Lucile Avenue to Maltman Avenue (C.F. No. 15-0480) to transfer/appropriate $644 from the Council District Four portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Transportation Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 3350 (Paint and Sign Maintenance and Repair) for the costs associated with the installation of the signs.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to make clarifications or corrections to the above instructions as may be necessary to implement the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (PARKS - O'FARRELL) relative to funding needed to improve conditions for public transit patrons in Council District Eight.

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

1. TRANSFER $22,500 in the Council District Eight portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 3180 (Construction Material, Supplies and Services) for various street signs and related street infrastructure in Council District Eight.
   
   
2. TRANSFER $21,000 in the Council District Eight  portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Transportation Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 3350 (Paint and Sign Supplies) for various street signs and related street infrastructure in Council District Eight.
   
   
3. TRANSFER $3,000 in the Council District Eight portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302/88, Account No. 3160 (Maintenance, Material, Supplies and Services) for various street signs and related street infrastructure in Council District Eight.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (HUIZAR - FUENTES) relative to funding for Operation Help the Homeless to help keep streets clean in Downtown, Boyle Heights, El Sereno and other areas in need.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ALLOCATE  $10,000 in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0714 (CD 14 Community Services) to Operation Help the Homeless to help keep streets clean in Downtown, Boyle Heights, El Sereno and other areas in need.
   
   
2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare the necessary document(s), and/or payment(s) to Operation Help the Homeless, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in this amount and for this purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and that the Councilmember of the 14th District be authorized to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above 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/new instructions may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), in order to confer with legal counsel relative to the case entitled Independent Living Center of Southern California v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV12-0551 (litigation against the City of Los Angeles concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance matters relating to the CRA/LA, a Designated Local Authority and Successor for the former Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles); and, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(2), significant exposure to litigation in relation to the U.S. Department of Justice investigation in connection with the Fair Housing Act, ADA and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and in relation to negotiations regarding a Voluntary Compliance Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

COUNCIL INSTRUCTED LEGAL COUNSEL IN CLOSED SESSION

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                                  PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

ANNUAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16, TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST.

(Pursuant to Council action of May 21, 2015)

MOTION (ENGLANDER - BLUMENFIELD) and RESOLUTION relative to enabling the City to be reimbursed by the Caifornia Office of Emergency Services for personnel and emergency apparatus.

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION relative to enabling the City to be reimbursed by the California Office of Emergency Services for personnel and emergency apparatus for the entire time of commitment, beginning at the time of initial dispatch from home base, to the time of return to home base (commonly called portal to portal).