CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Strathmore Drive and Levering Avenue (Reballot) 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 April 29, 2015)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Figueroa and 15th 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 April 29, 2015)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Lucerne Boulevard and Francis 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 April 29, 2015)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Glenoaks Boulevard and Cohasset 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 March 18, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on June 10, 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 Tujunga Avenue and Aqua Vista 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 March 18, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on June 10, 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 Pandora Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard 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 March 18, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on June 10, 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 Ramsgate Avenue and Ramsgate Place 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 March 18, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on June 10, 2015 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of the alley southwesterly of Ventura Boulevard and southeasterly of Fruitland Drive (VAC-E1401251).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed vacation of the alley southwesterly of Ventura Boulevard and southeasterly of Fruitland Drive.
   
   
2. FIND that the vacation of the alley southwesterly of Ventura Boulevard and southeasterly of Fruitland Drive is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the February 11, 2015 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   The alley southwesterly of Ventura Boulevard and southeasterly of Fruitland Drive.
   
   
4. FIND that the vacation of the area shown colored orange on Exhibit B of the February 11, 2015 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, be denied.
   
   
5. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of the alley southwesterly of Ventura Boulevard and southeasterly of Fruitland Drive. Upon vacation of the alley, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the right-of-way. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easement.
   
   
6. FIND that the vacation of the alley southwesterly of Ventura Boulevard and southeasterly of Fruitland Drive is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
7. FIND that the vacation of the alley southwesterly of Ventura Boulevard and southeasterly of Fruitland Drive is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. FIND that the vacation of the alley southwesterly of Ventura Boulevard and southeasterly of Fruitland Drive is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
9. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated February 11, 2015 with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Administrative Code. Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the Administrative Code will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PRESENTATION OF REPORT BY THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to the Mayor's Proposed 2015-16 Budget for the City of Los Angeles, related Motions and Resolutions.

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

For: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council.

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Teri Stein to the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Teri Stein to the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2020, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Stein resides in Council District 14. (Current Commission gender composition: M=2; F=3)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 20, 2015

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

NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to an amended and restated Development Agreement by and between the City of Los Angeles and the Porter Ranch Development Company for property at 19701 Rinaldi Street.

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

1. ADOPT, pursuant to Section 21082.1(c)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, Negative Declaration [ENV-2011-1312-ND] for the Amended and Restated Development Agreement by and between the City of Los Angeles and the Porter Ranch Development Company, for property at 19701 Rinaldi Street.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE authorizing the execution of an amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement by and between the City of Los Angeles and the Porter Ranch Development Company relating to real property in the Chatsworth-Porter Ranch Community Plan area, within the area covered by the Porter Ranch Specific Plan, to extend the term an additional two years from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2017 and to delete the provision that allows for a further five-year extension if the public benefits have not been completed, for property at 19701 Rinaldi Street.
   
   
4. REQUEST the Mayor to execute the Development Agreement on behalf of the City.
   
   
5. REQUEST the City Attorney, subject to the effective date of the Ordinance, to obtain all necessary signatures needed to process the Development Agreement.
   
   
6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to Government Code Section 65868.5 that the Development Agreement is required to be filed with the County Clerk no later than ten days after the City has entered into the agreement.
   
   
7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
   
   
8. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

Applicant: Porter Ranch Development Corporation

Representative: Tom Stemnock, Planning Associates, Inc.

Case No. CPC-1990-439-DA-M1

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 5, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 5, 2015)

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT, ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION, and RESOLUTION relative to the 2015-16 Proposition K Assessment.

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

1. ADOPT the City Engineer's Report for the 2015-16 Proposition K Assessment (Attachment 10 to the May 8, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report), attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION OF INTENTION to levy an assessment authorized by Proposition K, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Attachment 11 to the May 8, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file).
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION to levy an assessment authorized by Proposition K, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Attachment 12  to the May 8, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file).
   
   
4. APPROVE the 2014-15 Proposition K Maintenance funding awards totaling $3,816,403 as detailed in Attachment 9 to the May 8, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
5. APPROVE the reprogramming of 2014-15 funding allocations as reflected in Attachments 1 and 13 to the May 8, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
6. APPROVE the 2014-15 Proposition K inflation awards totaling $735,900 as reflected in Attachment 14  to the May 8, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to execute or amend grant agreements with Proposition K grantees that are recommended for 2014-15 project allocations (Attachment 1 to the May 8, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file), as needed to effectuate the 2014-15 maintenance awards (Attachment 9 to the May 8, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file) and reprogramming actions (Attachment 13 to the May 8, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file), subject to approval of the City Attorney.
   
   
8. AUTHORIZE the Controller to adjust accounts to reflect the 2014-15 maintenance awards (Attachment 9 to the May 8, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file), inflation awards (Attachment 14 to the May 8, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file) and reprogramming actions (Attachment 13 to the May 8, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file) in the following funds, pursuant to instructions to be provided by the City Administrative Officer (CAO):
   
   
   1. Proposition K Projects Fund No. 43K.
      
      
   2. Proposition K Maintenance Fund Fund No. 43L.
      
      
   3. Proposition K Adminstration Fund No. 43M.
      
      
   4. Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Series 2000 Fund No. 43P.
      
      
   5. Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Series 2001 Fund No. 44S.
      
      
   6. Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Series 2002 Fund No. 46A.
      
      
9. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to publish notice by MAY 22, 2015, of a public hearing to take place on JUNE 3, 2015, during the regular Council meeting.
   
   
10. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to set an agenda item for public hearing on the Council agenda for JUNE 3, 2015, to include the following actions:
    
    
    1. Acknowledge that the City Council's action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II, Section 2.i of the City's CEQA guidelines, because the underlying project has already been evaluated and processed in accordance with the City CEQA Guidelines, with respect to the projects in List 3 of Attachment 8 of the May 8, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file .
       
       
    2. Acknowledge that these are projects that may be considered for funding after CEQA compliance; no further action is required at this time with respect to the projects in List 5 of Attachment 8 of the May 8, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file.
       
       
    3. Present and adopt the accompanying Ordinance Confirming the Assessment, as prepared and transmitted by the City Attorney, confirming the assessments and approving the diagram for the District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16.
       
       
    4. Instruct the City Engineer to record a Notice of Assessment with the County Recorder.
       
       
    5. Approve the 2015-16 Five Year Plan for the L.A. for Kids Program and related schedules, at set forth in Attachments 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7 of the May 8, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file.
       
       
    6. Approve the 2015-16 allocation of administrative funds up to the following amounts within Proposition K Fund 43M:
                      

       Department	Amount
       PW/Bureau of Engineering	$278,083
       PW/Board/Office of Accounting	136,457
       Office of City Administrative Officer	97,000
       Office of the Chief Legislative Analyst	33,356
       Total:	$544,896

                              
    7. Instruct the Information Technology Agency (ITA) to prepare and transmit the necessary computer tape, compact disk or data file, as appropriate, to the County containing the assessment levy information confirmed by the City Council for FY 2015-16 for each parcel in the Assessment District.
       
       
    8. Authorize the City Engineer to negotiate and execute Proposition K grant agreements with grantees that are recommended for 2015-16 project allocations (Attachment 1 of the May 8, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file) except for competitive projects awarded to City departments, subject to approval of the City Attorney.
       
       
    9. Authorize the Controller to:
       
       
       1. Set up accounts for the 2015-16 Proposition K assessment in the following Funds pursuant to instructions to be provided by the CAO:  Proposition K Projects Fund No. 43K; Proposition K Maintenance Fund No. 43L; and Proposition K Administration Fund No. 43M.
          
          
       2. Increase the 2015-16 appropriations for the ITA by $50,000 from Proposition K Fund 43K/10, Account No. (TBD) - Information Technology Agency to Fund 100/32, Account 9350 - Communication Service Request.
          
          
       3. Transfer cash from Proposition K Fund 43K/10 on an as-needed basis upon proper documentation from the ITA and approval by the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) Program Managers and the CAO.
          
          
       4. Appropriate $7,807,194 in Proposition K interest earnings (Fund, 43K, Revenue Source Code No 4903) to a new account within the Proposition K Projects Fund No. 43K, Account TBD, Account Title Debt Service Payoff, for the purpose of defeasing the three Proposition K bond series issued in 2000, 2001 and 2002, as discussed in the May 8, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file.
          
          
    10. Instruct the City Engineer, CAO, Chief Legislative Analyst, and Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting to submit journal voucher requests supported by the documentation of work order charges for program administrative and project construction management staffing costs to the CAO.
        
        
    11. Instruct the Department of General Services (GSD) and the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to submit expenditure reports to the BOE and the CAO on a monthly basis.
        
        
    12. Authorize the City Engineer to make technical corrections to the City Engineer's Report to reflect the intent of the Council action.
        
        
    13. Authorize the CAO to prepare technical adjustments as needed to carry out the intent of the Council action; and Authorize the Controller to implement those technical adjustments.
        
        
    14. Authorize the Controller, pursuant to instructions provided by the CAO, to revert residual funds within Proposition K Funds to the originating Proposition K project accounts for projects completed by the GSD and the RAP as part of ongoing program reconciliation activities.

     

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that adoption of an Ordinance and Resolution of Intention to levy the Proposition K: L.A. for Kids Assessment for FY 2015-16 indicates the Council's intention to levy assessments totaling $25 million to acquire and construct park and recreational facilities.  The assessment can only be used for capital improvements, acquisition of land, Proposition K Program administration and maintenance of completed projects.  The cost of operating Proposition K projects as they are completed in future years will be funded by the annual operating budget adopted for City departments and with independent funding for projects operated by external entities.

A total of $5.12 million will be reimbursed to the General Fund in 2015-16 for program administration, maintenance and project delivery expenses.  This funding includes both ongoing and one-time revenues that are available from funds remaining for completed Proposition K projects.

The RAP reports an annual fiscal impact of $6.05 million once active Proposition K projects, currently in various stages of development, become operational over future years.  This includes $3.41 million for maintenance and $2.64 million for operations (Attachments 5 and 6 of the May 8, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file).  The fiscal impact for completed projects will be partially offset by Proposition K maintenance funding.  The proposed 2014-15 maintenance award for RAP projects totals $3.08 million.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change request for 6616 North Darby Avenue.

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

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 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. 15-0475 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-2014-2184-MND] filed on January 9, 2015.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the South Valley Area Planning Commission (SVAPC) as the Findings of the Council.
   

 

3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the SVAPC, effecting a zone change from R1-1-RIO to (T)(Q)R3-1-RIO, for the proposed construction of six multiple-family dwelling units on a 6,159.8 square foot lot, subject to Conditions of Approval, for property located at 6616 Darby Avenue.

 

4. REMOVE the (T) Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to the Council file.
   
   

5. ADVISE the applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.
   
   

6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fes to cover the cost of such monitoring.
   

 

7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
   
   Applicant: Morvarid Mostafavi
   
   Representative: Oscar Ensafi, Approved Plans Inc.
   
   Case No. APCSV-2014-2183-ZC
    

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 - JULY 20, 2015

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

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Agreement No. 47290-5 with Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. (Osmose) for maintenance, support, escrow services, as-needed professional services, and consulting services in connection with the Osmose FastGate Gateway Software Maintenance Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioner's (Board) action of April 7, 2015, Resolution No. 015-184, approving Agreement No. 47290-5 with Osmose for maintenance, support, escrow services, as-needed professional services, and consulting services in connection with the Osmose FastGate Gateway Software Maintenance Program for a term of three years with four optional one-year renewable options and an amount not to exceed $1,296,500.  

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of Resolution No. 015-184 will increase the expenditure authority by $1,296,500 over seven years from the Power Revenue Fund.  The proposed Agreement complies with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's adopted Financial Policies. Approval of the proposed resolution will not impact the City General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 6, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 5, 2015)

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the State Water Resources Control Board's (SWRCB) proposed Draft Emergency Conservation Regulations (Draft Regulations) for implementing the Statewide water conservation standard.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Fuentes - Blumenfield):

1. NOTE and FILE the May 5, 2015 LADWP report relative to:
   
   
   1. The SWRCB's proposed Draft Emergency Conservation Regulations for implementing the Statewide water conservation standard.
      
      
   2. How the LADWP plans to meet the 16 percent conservation standard set for the City of Los Angeles in the Draft Regulations and what residents can do to help conserve water.
      
      
2. REQUEST the LADWP to report in 29 days in regard to the Watersmart Pilot Study and efforts made to encourage the occupants of single family dwellings to reduce their water usage.  

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.

GENERAL EXEMPTION and ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the City's Emergency Water Conservation Plan Ordinance to create a two-day-a week watering schedule, add new watering restrictions, and modify other language to clarify meaning.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that amending the City of Los Angeles Emergency Water Conservation Plan Ordinance is exempt pursuant to the General Exemption described in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) in that General Exemptions apply in situations where it can be seen with reasonable certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. 
   
   
2. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioner's (Board) action of April 23, 2015, Resolution No. 015-198, recommending proposed amendments to the City of Los Angeles Emergency Water Conservation Plan Ordinance as detailed in the April 27, 2015 Board report and Resolution No. 015-198, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to amend Chapter XII, Article I of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to clarify prohibited uses and modify certain water conservation requirements of the Water Conservation Plan of the City of Los Angeles as detailed in the April 27, 2015 Board report, attached to the Council file.  

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Sewer Connection Financial Assistance Program (SCFAP).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the one-year pilot project for the SCFAP as modified:
   
   
   1. Require the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to review property tax status, sanitation bill status, and business tax compliance (if applicable) to determine financial eligibility for participation in the program.
      
      
   2. Modify the sample group to only represent a mix of lateral rehabilitations and On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) projects instead of a sample group representing a mix of geographic locations, residential and commercial customers, and lateral rehabilitations and OWTS projects.
      
      
2. INSTRUCT the BOS to implement the pilot project for the SCFAP using existing staff resources and hiring authority provided under the BOS's 2014-15 Hiring Plan Policy and using the proposed Ordinance and Rules and Regulations for the administration of the Sewer Connection Financial Assistance Program as detailed in the October 21, 2013 Board of Public Works report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. REQUEST the City Attorney to review the lending aspects of the program to ensure compliance with all applicable lending requirements.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the BOS to report within the given timeframe to the Mayor and Council upon completing the following project milestones with said report to include, but not be limited to, goals and performance metrics, a description of the tasks performed, results of the process, feedback from participants, any challenges or issues encountered, and recommendations to improve the process:
   
   
   1. 30 days after identifying 50 participants for the pilot project.
      
      
   2. 60 days after completing the financial assistance application process.
      
      
   3. 30 days after financial assistance repayment has been received or recorded.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000 for the pilot program will be provided from the Sewer Operation and Maintenance Fund and there will be no General Fund impact.  The recommendations in the March 17, 2015 CAO report comply with the City's Financial Policies as ongoing revenues will support ongoing expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) standard maintenance and upgrade procedures which require draining water.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the Motion (Huizar - Fuentes) relative to LADWP standard maintenance and upgrade procedures which require draining water and methods to reduce water waste during said procedures.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Norm's La Cienega Coffee Shop located at 470  North La Cienega Boulevard in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action: 

1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
2. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Norm's La Cienega Coffee Shop located at 470 North La Cienega Boulevard in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
   
   Owners:  JDM Holdings LP, c/o Allen Dempster and John Neidlinger
   
   Applicant: Los Angeles Conservancy, Modern Committee c/o Adrian Scott Fine
   
   Case No. CHC-2015-5-HCM

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 17, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 17, 2015)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 12, 2015)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (KORETZ - LABONGE)

Recommendation for Council action:

DIRECT the Planning Department to take note in the designation that the Googie features on the Norm's La Cienega building's west and south facing facades are primary exterior elements of the building that this designation is intended to protect inasmuch as these are the building elements that are visible on La Cienega and that the community and visitors from around the world have come to associate with Norm's La Cienega and this important and increasingly rare style of architecture.

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.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to consideration of and recommendation to City Council on the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 21151(c) appeal by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy of the Notice of Exemption and Board of Public Works (Board) Approval for the Class B Permit for Voluntary Non-Standard Improvements on Bulwer Drive.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. GRANT the appeal filed by the Santa Monica Conservancy relative to the finding by the Board that the Class B Permit for Voluntary Non-Standard Improvements on Bulwer Drive is categorically exempt under CEQA.
   
   
2. SPECIFY the deficiencies in the CEQA determination that the project is not categorically exempt from CEQA because it does not adequately disclose, analyze and mitigate potential biological, visual, growth inducing and cumulative impacts.
   
   
3. REMAND the CEQA determination to the Board for reconsideration of the CEQA determination and B permit in light of Council's action.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the formation of the Gateway to L.A. Property-based Business Improvement District (District).

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

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The petitions submitted on behalf of the proponents of the proposed District are signed by property owners who will pay more than fifty (50) percent of the assessments proposed to be levied.
      
      
   2. All parcels included in the District will receive a special benefrt from the improvements and activities that are to be provided.
      
      
   3. All parcels that will have a special benefit conferred upon them and upon which an assessment would be imposed are those as identified in the Management District Plan.
      
      
   4. In accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution all assessments are supported by the Engineer's Report, prepared by a registered professional engineer certified by the State of California.
      
      
   5. In accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution and based on the facts and conclusions contained in the attached Engineer's Report, the assessment levied on each parcel within the proposed District is proportionate to the special benefrt derived from the improvements and activities that are to be provided.
      
      
   6. In accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution and based on the facts and conclusions contained in the attached Engineer's Report, the Engineer has separated the general from special benefits. The Engineer's Report identified general benefits in the amount of 1.25 percent of the Direct Programs costs to be separated from the special benefits conferred on parcels within the proposed District. The yearly general benefits cost must be paid from funds other than the assessments collected for the District. The general benefit cost for first year of operation is $5,209.00.
      
      
   7. No publicly owned parcel is exempt from assessment.
      
      
   8. The assessments for the proposed District are not taxes and that the District qualifies for exemption from Proposition 26 under exemption 7 of Article XIIIC §1 (e).
      
      
   9. The services provided by the Owners' Association are in the nature of professional, expert, technical or other special services, that the services are of a temporary and occasional character, and that the use of competitive bidding would be impractical, not advantageous, undesirable or where the common law otherwise excuses compliance with competitive bidding requirements.
      
      
   10. The proposed improvements and activities are completely separate from the day to day operations of the City.
       
       
2. ADOPT the Preliminary Report of the City Clerk, attached to Council file No. (C.F.) 14-0040.
   
   
3. ADOPT the attached Management District Plan, attached to C.F. No. 14-0040.
   
   
4. ADOPT the attached Engineer's Report, attached to C.F. No. 14-0040.
   
   
5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION to establish the District.
   
   
6. DIRECT the City Clerk to comply with the notice, protest, and hearing procedures prescribed in the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (California Government Code, Section 53750 et seq.).
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, upon establishment of the District, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City of Los Angeles and Gateway to L.A., Inc., a non-profit corporation, for the administration of the District's programs.
   
   
8. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Clerk, to prepare an enabling Ordinance establishing the District for Council consideration at the conclusion of the required public hearing.
   
   
9. APPROVE Gateway to L.A., Inc. to serve as the Owners' Association to administer the District if it is renewed.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the District is $5,209 for the first year. However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining years of the District's ten-year term.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 15, 2015)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the formation of the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District (District).

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

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The proposed District is eligible for establishment pursuant to Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code.
      
      
   2. The assessments for the proposed business based District are not taxes and that the District qualifies for exemption from Proposition 26 under exemption 1 of Article XIII C §1 (e).
      
      
   3. The petitions submitted on behalf of the proponents of the proposed District are signed by lodging business owners who will pay more than fifty (50) percent of the assessments proposed to be levied.
      
      
   4. The marketing of this District is a specific benefit for the lodging businesses with 50 rooms or more and exceeds the level of services provided by the City.
      
      
   5. The assessment dollars are used in a manner that creates a clear and direct link between the marketing service provided and the benefit to the assessed lodging business.
      
      
   6. No business other than the assessed lodging business will benefit from the assessment funded attendant marketing services and programs.
      
      
   7. The assessment imposed does not exceed the reasonable cost to the local government of conferring the benefit.
      
      
   8. In accordance with State Law and based on the facts and conclusions contained in the Management District Plan, the assessment levied on each lodging business shall not be used to provide improvements or activities outside the District or for any other purpose other than those described in the Management District Plan and does not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional specific benefit conferred on that lodging business.
      
      
   9. All lodging business with 50 rooms or more that will have a specific benefit conferred upon them by the improvements and activities provided and upon which an assessment would be imposed are those as identified in the Management District Plan and Engineer's Report.
      
      
   10. In accordance with State Law, the benefits and services provided by the District to lodging businesses with fifty (50) rooms or more within established Business Improvement District (BIDs) in the City of Los Angeles are separate and distinct from the benefits provided by other BIDs.
       
       
   11. The City Clerk, or its designee, will collect the assessments.
       
       
   12. The City Clerk, or designee, shall be allowed to review or audit the financial records of the owners' association and all lodging businesses as necessary to ensure accurate collection and expenditure of the assessments.
       
       
   13. The proposed improvements and activities are completely separate from the day-to-day operations of the City of Los Angeles.
       
       
2. ADOPT the Preliminary Report of the City Clerk, attached to Council file No. (C.F.) 14-0943.
   
   
3. ADOPT the attached Management District Plan, attached to C.F. No. 14-0943.
   
   
4. ADOPT the attached Engineer's Report, attached to C.F. No. 14-0943.
   
   
5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION to establish the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District.
   
   
6. DIRECT the City Clerk to comply with the notice, protest, and hearing procedures prescribed in the California Government Code, Section 54954.6.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to release a Request For Proposals for auditing services; and, enter into a contract with the selected vendors and execute individual Task Orders as needed for auditing purposes of the hotels and other BIDs in an aggregate amount not to exceed $172,000 for a three-year period.
   
   
8. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Clerk, to prepare an enabling ordinance establishing the District for City Council consideration at the conclusion of the required public hearing.
   
   
9. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, upon establishment of the District, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District Corporation for the administration of the District's programs.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there are no City-owned lodging businesses within the boundaries of the proposed District to be assessed and therefore no impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter) 

(Continued from Council meeting of May 15, 2015)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the formation of the South Park II Business Improvement District (District).

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

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The petitions submitted on behalf of the propoents of the proposed District are signed by property owners who will pay more than fifty (50) percent of the assesssments proposed to be levied.
      
      
   2. All parcels included in the District will receive a special benefit from the improvements and activities that are to be provided.
      
      
   3. All parcels that will have a special benefit conferred upon them and upon which an assessment would be imposed are those as identified in the Management District Plan.
      
      
   4. In accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution, all assessments are supported by the Engineer's Report, prepared by a registered professional engineer certified by the State of California.
      
      
   5. In accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution and based on the facts and conclusions contained in the Engineer's Report, the assessment levied on each parcel within the proposed District is proportionate to the special benefit derived from the improvements act activities that are to be provided.
      
      
   6. In accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution and based on the facts and conclusions contained in the Engineer's Report, the Engineer has separated the general from special benefits. The Engineer's Report identified general benefits in the amount of 1.2 percent to be separated from the special benefits conferred on parcels within the proposed District. The yearly general benefits cost must be paid from funds other than the assessments collected for the District. The general benefit cost for first year of operation is $5,432.00.
      
      
   7. Clear and convincing evidence exists to exempt some publicly-owned parcels from assessment.
      
      
   8. The assessments for the proposed District are not taxes and that the District qualifies for exemption from Proposition 26 under Exemption 7 of Article XIIIC §1 (e).
          
   9. The services provided by the Owners' Association are in the nature of professional, expert, expert, technical or other special services, that the services are of a temporary and occasional character, and that the use of competitive bidding would be impractical, not advantageous, undesirable or where the common law otherwise excuses compliance with competitive bidding requirements.
              
   10. The proposed improvements and activities are completely separate from the day-to-day operations of the City of Los Angeles.
              
2. APPROVE the South Park Stakeholders Group, Inc. to serve as the Owners' Association to administer the District if it is renewed.
   
   
3. ADOPT the Preliminary Report of the City Clerk, attached to Council file No. (C.F.) 15-0578.
   
   
4. ADOPT the attached Management District Plan, attached to C.F. No. 15-0578.
   
   
5. ADOPT the attached Engineer's Report, attached to C.F. No. 15-0578.
   
   
6. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION to establish the District.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, upon establishment of the District, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City of Los Angeles and South Park Stakeholders Group, Inc., a non-profit corporation, for the administration of the District's programs.
   
   
8. AUTHORIZE the Controller, upon establishment of the District, to establish a special trust fund within FMS entitled South Park II Business Improvement District and assign a new revenue source code, if needed, to this special fund. The related Council file number is 15-0578.
   
   
9. DIRECT the City Clerk to comply with the notice, protest, and hearing procedures prescribed in the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (California Government Code, Section 53750 et seq.).
   
   
10. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Clerk, to prepare an enabling ordinance establishing the District for Council consideration at the conclusion of the required public hearing.
    
    

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that funding for assessments levied on the City-owned properties within the District were included in the General Fund allocation to the 2015-16 BID Trust Fund 659.

Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the District is $5,432 for the first year. However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining years of the District's two-year term.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 (Continued from Council meeting of May 15, 2015)

123 East 94th Street (Case No. 432674) Assessor I.D. No. 6052-007-022

338 West 91st Place (Case No. 278741) Assessor I.D. No. 6040-037-005

338 West 91st Place (Case No. 328777) Assessor I.D. No. 6040-037-005

6704 South Kansas Avenue (Case No. 295973) Assessor I.D. No. 6014-020-001

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report to Council dated September 29, 2014, relative to the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund Annual Financial Report for FY 2013-14.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Emergency Management Performance grant award.

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

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Emergency Management Department (EMD), or designee, to:

1. Accept the FY 2014 Emergency Management Performance grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $639,204 with a grant performance period of July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.
   
   
2. Execute the subrecipient agreement between the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles, in the amount of $639,204 for a term of July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, for the acceptance of the Emergency Management Performance grant, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
3. Deposit the Emergency Management Performance grant funds received under the subrecipient agreement into the General Fund 100/35, Revenue Source Code 3702, Emergency Management Assistance.
   
   
4. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Acceptance of the FY 2014 Emergency Management Performance grant in the amount of $639,204 will provide support for the City's emergency management programs. The recommendations above are in compliance with City financial policies in that grant funds are sufficient to support the grant activities.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 for the Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program grant award.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Accept on behalf of the City, the FY 2014 Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program in the amount of $900,000 from the U .S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, for the period October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2017.
      
      
   2. Execute the Grant Award agreement and authorize the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety to submit any other necessary agreements and documents relative to the grant award, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
      
      
   3. Execute, on behalf of the City, Professional Services Agreements between the City of Los Angeles and community-based organizations for the programs listed below for a term of up to 36 months within the applicable grant performance period, not to exceed a cumulative total of $845,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, as follows:
               

      Agency	Work to be Performed	Amount
      Strength United	SART	$75,000
      Peace Over Violence	SART	75,000
      Center for the Pacific Asian Family	SART	75,000
      Peace Over Violence	DART - Northeast, Hollenbeck	55,000
      Project Peacemakers	DART - 77th, Newton, Southwest, Southeast	110,000
      Domestic Abuse Center	DART - Van Nuys	27,500
      Children's Institute	DART - Rampart	27,500
      Jewish Family Services	DART - North Hollywood	200,000
      Rainbow Servics	DART - Harbor	200,000
      	Total:	$845,000

               
2. APPROVE the FY 2014 Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program budget, and AUTHORIZE the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety to expend the grant in accordance with the grantor approved budget.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a new interest-bearing Fund entitled FY14 Arrest Policies Grant, create a receivable in the Fund in the amount of $900,000, and create new appropriation accounts within the new Fund, Department 46, as follows:
             

      Account	Title	Amount
      46L146	Mayor	$8,629
      46L246	Mayor's Reserve	25,888
      46L213	Travel	5,000
      46L299	Reimbursement of General Fund costs	15,483
      46L304	Contractual Services	845,000
      	Total:	$900,000

                              
   2. Expend funds upon presentation of proper demands from the Office of the Mayor.
      
      
4. TRANSFER up to $8,629 from Fund XXX, Account 46L146 to Fund 100/46, Account 001020, for reimbursement of grant-funded personnel salaries in the Mayor's Office.
   
   
5. TRANSFER up to $15,483 from Fund XXX, Account 46L299 to Fund 100/46, Revenue Source 5346, for reimbursement of fringe benefits of grant-funded personnel in the Mayor's Office.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller's instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Acceptance of the FY 2014 Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program award in the amount of $900,000 will provide funding for the Domestic Abuse Response Team and Sexual Assault Response Team programs. Acceptance of the grant and approval of the above recommendations are in compliance with City financial policies in that one-time grant funds will be used for onetime expenditures.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUIZAR - ENGLANDER) relative to initiating proceedings for a General Plan amendment and a zone change for parcels located at 4950-4954 York Boulevard and 1271 North Avenue 50.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to initiate proceedings for a General Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to Open Space and zone change from [Q]C4-1XL to OS-1XL for the parcels located at 4950-4954 York Blvd and 1271 North Avenue 50.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (ENGLANDER - FUENTES) relative to requesting the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LAPD) to report in regard to the Turf Replacement Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the LADWP to report in 30 days on its efforts to:

1. Increase outreach efforts on the Turf Replacement program to better establish this program throughout all parts of the City.
   
   
2. Increase the support resources available to customers for landscape design and plant availability.
   
   
3. Ensure that adequate staff is available to process rebate requests, assist customers, and prevent any delays or bottlenecks that might discourage the public's participation or slow the rate of turf replacement.
   
   
4. Maintain funding for rebates in the Turf Replacement program sufficient to ensure a high level of participation.
   
   
5. Make billing and water consumption data available to vendors, with customer authorization, to expedite the processing of rebates and allow easy evaluation of a customer's water conservation savings.  

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to a donation of registration fees for Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) personnel to attend the Los Angeles Women Police Officers and Associates 2015 Professional Training and Development Symposium.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the LAPD to accept the donation of registration fees valued at $35,000 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for LAPD personnel to attend the Los Angeles Women Police Officers and Associates 2015 Professional Training and Development Symposium, 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 donation of funding for a holiday party for Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Central Area Division personnel.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the LAPD to accept the donation of funding for a holiday party valued at $18,453.82 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for LAPD Central Area Division personnel, 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 THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of BOBBY FLAY on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  

Recommendation for Council action:    

APPROVE the installation of the name of Bobby Flay at 6141 Hollywood Boulevard.  

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to the construction of police, fire, and emergency facilities under Proposition Q.

Recommendation for Council action:

ASSIGN the management of the Proposition Q program to the Proposition Q Administrative Oversight Committee.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted. Neither the City Administrative Officer (CAO) 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 installing backup and right turn cameras, and integrated audio systems on all Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) apparatus.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Englander – Blumenfield):

1. DIRECT the LAFD to:
   
   
   1. Provide an analysis of the feasibility of requiring backup and right turn cameras, as well as speakers and microphones that allow LAFD personnel to communicate with individuals behind their vehicles, on newly purchased fire apparatus, and the cost of installing these types of safety devices on apparatus currently in the fleet.
      
      
   2. Report to the Public Safety Committee with a plan for installing this equipment on all existing vehicles in the Department's fleet.
      
      
2. REQUIRE all purchases of new fire apparatus engines include back-up and right turn cameras, and rear audio.
   
   

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.

MOTION (LABONGE - O'FARRELL) relative to closing Runyon Canyon early during July 4th weekend (July 3rd, 4th and 5th).  

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners and the General Manager of the Department of Recreation and Parks to consider closing Runyon Canyon at 5 p.m. (1700 hours) as recommended by the Office of Public Safety during July 4th weekend (July 3rd, 4th and 5th) to protect the public from the danger posed by fireworks. 

MOTION (KORETZ - LABONGE) relative to overtime costs associated with traffic control during construction of the Charing Cross and Hilgard Regulator Station Bypass in Council District Five.   

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $130,000 from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Blanket Authority No. 6757/5 (Work Order No. UAL15) to the Transportation Trust Fund No. 840/94, Account No. 2200 (Miscellaneous Deposits) for overtime costs associated with traffic control during construction of the Charing Cross and Hilgard Regulator Station Bypass in Council District Five.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to transfer the above identified funds on an as needed basis from the Transportation Trust Fund No. 840/94, Account No. 2200 (Miscellaneous Deposits) to the Transportation Fund No. 100/94 Account No. 001090 (Salaries -  Overtime) to pay for overtime costs associated with the above described project and to credit or reimburse the LADWP for any surplus amounts.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (HUIZAR - BLUMENFIELD) relative to the services in connection with the May 13, 2015, Council District 14 special reception honoring the Federal Judiciary in the Tom Bradley Room.

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

APPROPRIATE $145 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 to the General Services Fund 100/40, as follows:  $145 to Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed Parking), for services in connection with the May 13, 2015, Council District 14 special reception Honoring the Federal Judiciary Tom Bradley Room - said funds to be reimbursed to the General Fund by Federal Bar Association of Los Angeles.

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 72385 located at 816-828 June Street northerly of Waring Avenue

(Bond No. C-125110)

(Quimby Fee: $35,570.00)

(Less Dwelling Unit: $2,000

Subdivider: June Property Investors, LLC; Surveyor: Christopher C. Chan

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. No. 2013-2125 located at 530-532 Grand Boulevard westerly of Andalusia Avenue

(Bond No. C-125111)

(Quimby Fee: $11,865.00)

Subdivider: 530 Grand Blvd., LLC; Engineer/Surveyor: Harvey A. Goodman

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 Edward Diamond v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC520626. (This matter involves a trip and fall incident which occurred on June 2, 2013, at the 1900 block of Durango to the rear of 1956 Livonia Avenue). 

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

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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 City of Los Angeles v. Los Angeles LDC, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC460924. (This case arises out of the City’s efforts to recover any federal grant assets of a City Industrial-Commercial Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), established with City and Federal funds, remaining in possession of the RLF operator and City contractor after expiration of the City contract in 2003). 

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

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to settle and accept, on behalf of the City of Los Angeles, a total settlement amount of $900,000 from Defendants as full and final settlement of all claims arising from or relating to the above-entitled matter.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, without further action by the City Council, to make necessary technical adjustments to the settlement agreement.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to deposit funds received from Defendants into Fund No. 45L and establish a new account 22L905, entitled Los Angeles Citywide Industrial-Commercial Revolving Loan Program and appropriate the final Settlement Cash Amount.

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