11050 North Woodley Avenue (Unit G). (Lien: $1,128.30)

122 West 115th Street. (Lien: $2,130.28)

1256 West 184th Street.  (Lien: $3,534.68)

1478 North Angelus Avenue. (Lien: $3,641.98)

520 West 94th Street. (Lien: $2,445.44)

6846 North Wystone Avenue. (Lien: $2,153.69)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Morella Avenue and Riverside Drive Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on April 15, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on July 29, 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 Wilshire and Rimpau Boulevards 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 April 15, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on July 29, 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 Crenshaw Boulevard and 9th 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 April 15, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on July 29, 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 Hesperia Avenue and Santa Rita Street No. 1 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 April 15, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on July 29, 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 Las Lunitas Avenue and Hillrose 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 April 15, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on July 29, 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 Glenoaks Boulevard and Cobalt Street No. 1 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 April 15, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on July 29, 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 Lake View Terrace 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 April 15, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on July 29, 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 Hamilton and Patton Avenues 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 April 15, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on July 29, 2015 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Esther Margulies to the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Esther Margulies to the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2020, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Margulies resides in Council District 11. (Current Commission gender composition: M=2; F=3)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE -JULY 12, 2015

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

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Iris Zuniga to the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners. 

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Iris Zuniga to the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2020 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Zuniga resides in Council District Seven.  (Current Commission gender composition:  M = 0; F = 5)

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 27, 2015

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Mr. Moctesuma Esparza to the Industrial Development Authority Board of Directors.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Moctesuma Esparza to the Industrial Development Authority Board of Directors for the term ending June 30, 2018 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Esparza resides in Council District 14. (Current Board gender composition:  F=1; M-3)

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Not required.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

EDUCATION AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE report relative to the reppointment of Ms. Joy Atkinson to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Joy Atkinson to the Board of neighborhood Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2020 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Atkinson resides in Council District 10. (Current commission gender composition: F=4; M=3).

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 27, 2015

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

EXEMPTION, TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Port of Los Angeles (Port) Tariff No. 4, Section One - Definitions, and Section Thirteen - Parking Charges.

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

1. ADOPT the determination by the Port that the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2(f) and Article III Class 1(31) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE Permanent Order No. 15-7175 to amend Port Tariff No. 4 Section One - Definitions, and Section Thirteen - Parking Charges.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approving Permanent Order No. 15-7175 to amend Port Tariff No. 4 Section One - Definitions, and Section Thirteen - Parking Charges.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the request by the Port will amend Tariff No. 4, Section One and Section Thirteen to revise definitions in Tariff No. 4 and increase parking rate charges for selective Port parking lots, including World Cruise Center and Catalina Terminal lots. Based on the baseline revenue amount in calendar year 2013 of $1,752,000, there will be an estimated increase in gross revenue over the three-year contract term (from 2015 to 2017), as follows: estimated gross revenue will be $2,237,667 or an approximately $486,000 increase in 2015; the estimated gross revenue will be $2,482,000 in 2016; and, the estimated gross revenue will be $2,628,000 in 2017. Rates are inclusive of the City’s parking occupancy taxes. Funding from the parking charge rates will be deposited into the Harbor Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to proposed Navajo Generating Station Purchase and Sale Agreement, Term Energy Transaction Confirmation Agreement, Firm Entitlement Agreement, and Energy Exchange Agreement.

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

1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of May 19, 2015, Resolution No. 015-214, authorizing execution of the following agreements:
   
   
   1. Navajo Generating Station Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement 
      
      
   2. Term Energy Transaction Confirmation Agreement
      
      
   3. Firm Entitlement Agreement
      
      
   4. Energy Exchange Agreement
                
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE approving the sale of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's undivided ownership interests in all of the assets constituting the coal-fired generation of the Navajo Generating Station to the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District.
          

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of Resolution No. 015-214 will provide revenue, an exchange of assets, and energy purchases.  There is no impact to the City's General Fund.  The proposed Agreement complies with the Department's adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the establishment of the 52nd Place Tifal Brothers Tract Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ).

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

1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the City's Environmental Guidelines. [ENV-2014-517-CE].
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the FINDINGS of the Council.
   
   
3. APPROVE the establishment of the 52nd Place Tifal Brothers Tract HPOZ and the recommended boundaries, which are properties along East 52nd Place bounded by Avalon Boulevard to the west and McKinley Avenue to the east.
   
   
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE to establish the 52nd Place Tifal Brothers Tract HPOZ. 

Applicant:  City of Los Angeles

Case No. CPC-2014-516-HPOZ

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (PLUM) REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change request for 7051-7061 North Firmament 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. 14-1666 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-2014-1775-MND] filed on September 19, 2014.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS, approved by the PLUM Committee on June 2, 2015, and attached to Council File No. 14-1666 as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
3. APPROVE the modification to Condition No. Q-7(a)(i)  to read as follows:
   
   Observe a minimum setback of 30 feet from Firmament Avenue commensurate with the setback of the adjacent single-family dwelling to the south of the Project.
   
   
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 2, 2015, effecting a zone change from R1-1 (One Family Dwelling zone) to (T)(Q)RD5-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling zone), for the proposed demolition of an existing single-family dwelling and the proposed construction of nine new single-family dwellings, subject to modified Conditions of Approval approved by the PLUM Committee on June 2, 2015 and attached to the Council File No. 14-1666, for property located at 7051-7061 North Firmament Avenue.
   
   
5. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinance dated November 13, 2014.
   
   
6. REMOVE the (T) Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to the Council file.
   
   
7. ADVISE the applicant of Q Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.
   
   
8. 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.
   
   
9. 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: Aaron Mensch, Firmament Village, LLC
   
   Representative: Sean Nguyen, EZ Permits, LLC
   
   Case No. CPC-2014-1774-ZC-GPA-ZV-ZAA

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 - JULY 31, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 31, 2015)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to an adjustment to the Valley Village Specific Plan boundaries for property at 12106, 12032, 12034, 12036, 12038, 12040, 12042, 12044, 12048, 12050, 12052 and 12058 West Burbank Boulevard and 5544, 5547, and 5555 North Laurel Canyon Boulevard.

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

1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article Ill, Section 1, Class 5, Category 7 of the City's CEQA Guidelines, and ADOPT Categorical Exemption [ENV-2014-68-CE].
   
   
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, approved by the LACPC, to adjust the boundaries of the Valley Village Specific Plan to exclude property at 12106, 12032, 12034, 12036, 12038, 12040, 12042, 12044, 12048, 12050, 12052 and 12058 West Burbank Boulevard and 5544, 5547, and 5555 North Laurel Canyon Boulevard, to allow for the development of a proposed drive-through coffee shop on the southwest corner of the intersection of Burbank Boulevard and Laurel Canyon Boulevard.

Applicant: City of Los Angeles

Case No. CPC-2014-67-SPA

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITIEE REPORT relative to appeals filed for 3729-3735 South Bentley Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Article Ill, Section 1, Class 32 of the City's Environmental Guidelines. [ENV-2014-2801-CE].
   
   
2. ADOPT FINDINGS of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO GRANT IN PART / DENY IN PART THE APPEALS filed by Pamela Irwin, Ann McCluskey, Patricia Doll, Holly Knipe, Ron Bushy, Asher Vallmer, Deborah Baldwin, Javad Sabl, Greg Tieti, Parastoo Seidenfeld, Shirley Gordon, Gandhi Puvvada, Vener Capiral, and Charlene Vinetz, from the determination of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners, and THEREBY APPROVE an application to export 5,968 cubic yards of earth from 3729-3735 South Bentley Avenue, subject to modified Conditions of Approval.
   
   
4. APPROVE the following additional condition:
   
   Require the developer to coordinate with the neighboring schools to address any conflicting schedules for students who are arriving and leaving school.

Applicant/Owner: Bentley Realty Partners, LLC

Case No. BF140189

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE- JUNE 21, 2015

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

ADDENDUM TO PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (PEIR) and ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization to submit five Enhanced Watershed Management Programs (EWMPs) to the Regional Water Quality Control Board pursuant to the new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for municipal separate storm sewer systems to include Memoranda of Understanding for cost-sharing and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) recommendations. 

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Enhanced Wastershed Management Programs as set forth in the CEQA Addendum, attached to the Council file:
   
   
   1. Have met the requirements of CEQA State Guidelines Section 15168(c)(2).
      
      
   2. Are covered under the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Enhanced Watershed Management PEIR.
      
      
   3. Did not require additional CEQA documentation besides the CEQA Addendum pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15162.
      
      
2. ADOPT the relevant mitigation measures developed in the PEIR, as set forth in the CEQA Addendum, attached to the Council file, and further ADOPT said CEQA Addendum. 
     
3. APPROVE the:
   
   
   1. Five EWMPs, attached to the Council file, developed by the City of Los Angeles and 26 partner agencies to meet the requirements of the new NPDES Permit for the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System for Santa Monica Bay, Upper Los Angeles River, Ballona Creek, Dominguez Channel, and Marina del Rey.
      
      
   2. Three proposed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), attached to the Council file, between the City of Los Angeles and the Cities of San Fernando, South El Monte, and Lomita for administering the cost of including these cities in the development of the EWMP.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to:
   
   
   1. Submit the five EWMPs to the Regional Water Quality Control Board by June 28, 2015
      
      
   2. Revise the five EWMPs upon receiving comments from the Regional Water Quality Control Board and resubmit said documents by April 2016.
      
      
5. AUTHORIZE the Director, BOS, to execute the three proposed MOUs with the Cities of San Fernando, South El Monte, and Lomita.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer, working with the BOS, to report in regard to funding options for implementing the EWMPS. 
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board of Public Works reports that it is requesting authority to submit the EWMPs, attached to the Council file, to the Regional Water Quality Control Board.  Implementation of watershed control measures proposed in the plans will be financed by the Stormwater Pollution Abatement Fund.  It is estimated that the cost of implementation is approximately $7.4 billion over the next 20 years.  However, proposed capital projects for improving water quality do not currently have a funding source.  The City will continue to pursue funding alternatives in partnership with other municipalities in the watersheds and the County of Los Angeles, including potential State and Federal grants to supplement the cost of the implementing the EWMPs.  The three MOUs with the Cities of San Fernando, South El Monte, and Lomita will reimburse the Stormwater Pollution Abatement Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Water Integrated Resources Plan and transition to One Water LA 2040. 

Recommendations for Council action:

1. NOTE and FILE the May 6, 2015 Board of Public Works (Board) report relative to the status of the Water Integrated Resources Plan and transition to One Water LA 2040.
          
2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), City Administrative Officer, Chief Legislative Analyst and REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to report in 180 days in regard to the status of Phase II implementation of One Water LA 2040. 
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board reports that the total estimated capital cost for the Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) Go Projects is $663 million based on 2006-07 estimates (approximately $715 million today). The BOS is responsible for developing a Wastewater Capital Improvement Program which includes replacement, rehabilitation, and expansion of the City's wastewater treatment and collection facilities.  The BOS is also responsible for developing a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the watershed protection program which includes compliance with stormwater and urban runoff regulations.  Therefore, funding for IRP wastewater and watershed projects is available through the CIP fund. Funding for IRP recycled water projects is the responsibility of the LADWP and its associated CIP.  However, due to new programs and new information since the adoption of the IRP, the City has been able to defer some of the recommended projects and has saved approximately $545 million in construction costs within the 2020 IRP time frame.  More information on these deferred projects can be found in the attached document as well as in the IRP Five-Year Review document adopted by the Board on October 31, 2012.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed first amendment to the contract with BASE Architecture, Planning, and Engineering, Inc. (BASE Architecture) to provide continued professional design and construction administration services for the Parking Structure Elevators Replacements project 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 II Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the first amendment to Contract No. DA-4713 with BASE Architecture.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of May 21, 2015 by Resolution No. 25698 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the first amendment to the contract with BASE Architecture to provide continued professional design and construction administration services for the Parking Structure Elevators Replacements project at LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed contract amendment will have no impact on the General Fund. Funding for the two-year contract extension will be appropriated and allocated from the LAX Revenue Fund to WBS (Work Breakdown Structure or Cost Center) Element 1.09.11-700 (Elevators and Escalators Systems Upgrades) and other capital projects and their respective WBS Elements as required. Project costs will be recovered from terminal rates and charges. This project complies with LAWA's adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JULY 25, 2015

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

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed first amendment to the lease with Kinkisharyo International, LLC (Kinkisharyo) to provide additional space for the manufacturing of light rail cars for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

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 first amendment with Kinkisharyo.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of April 16, 2015 by Resolution No. 25663 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the first amendment to the lease with Kinkisharyo to provide additional space for the manufacturing of light rail cars for the MTA.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed first amendment to the lease agreement with Kinkisharyo will result in additional revenue of approximately $432,800 annually and approximately $1,514,800 over the remainder of the initial lease's five-year term, excluding the automatic annual rental rate adjustments of up to three percent based upon the Consumer Price Index and any Charter-mandated rate adjustments applicable only upon execution of the proposed five-year lease extension option. Approval of the proposed first amendment will have no impact on the LAWA Capital or Operating Budgets. Approval of the proposed lease agreement will have no impact on the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 21, 2015

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

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed Property Management and Leasing Agreement with Colliers International Real Estate Management Services (Colliers) for the Skyview Center 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 II Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the five-year Property Management and Leasing Agreement with Colliers.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of June 4, 2015 by Resolution No. 25714 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the Property Management and Leasing Agreement with Colliers for the Skyview Center at LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed agreement will have no impact on the General Fund. Operating expenses for the management and leasing of the Skyview Center, averaging $93,000 annually, exclusive of fees for managing any capital or tenant improvement projects and leasing commissions, will come from the annual budget process and fees derived from specific capital appropriations and leases. The agreement complies with LAWA's adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – AUGUST 4, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – AUGUST 4, 2015)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed agreement with Boingo Wireless, Inc. (Boingo) for upgrade, management and operation of the Wi-Fi network 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 seven-year operating agreement with Boingo.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of June 4, 2015 by Resolution No. 25722 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the agreement with Boingo for upgrade, management and operation of the Wi-Fi network at LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed agreement will have no impact on the City's General Fund or LAWA's Capital or Operating Budgets. There is, however, a revenue impact on LAWA. Executing the proposed contract with Boingo will result in a minimum of $800,000 in annual revenue to LAWA (excluding the annual Consumer Price Index escalator) in addition to an Annual Contingent Fee. Over the seven-year term, LAWA estimates that revenues will exceed $5.9 million. Beyond the revenue being generated, Boingo has committed to a minimum investment of $1.5 million to upgrade the LAX Wi-Fi infrastructure.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JULY 5, 2015

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

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the fourth amendment to the agreement with Tetra Tech Inc. for administration of the Clean Truck Program.

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, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the fourth amendment to Agreement No. 08-2702 between the Harbor Department and Tetra Tech Inc.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the Harbor Department received approval for the original agreement with Tetra Tech Inc. in 2008. The proposed fourth amendment will extend the contract by 18 months, from June 30, 2015 to December 31, 2016, and increase the contract budget by $990,000, from $8,400,000 to $9,390,000, According to the Harbor Department, Tetra Tech Inc. has a contract balance of approximately $427,000. The Clean Truck Program collects approximately $1.3 million each year in truck registration fees and $2 million in concession application fees over the entire five-year life of the concession agreement. The Clean Truck Program expenditures are fully reimbursed each year by approximately $1.3 million in revenue collected from annual Clean Truck Program fees. There is no impact to the General Funds and applicable funding will be provided from the Harbor Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JULY 28, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JULY 28, 2015)

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Neighborhood Improvement Fund (NIF) Request for Proposal (RFP) and authorization to negotiate and execute contracts.

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

ADOPT the recommendations as detailed in the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department report dated April 23, 2015 (attached to Council file No. 14-0310) relative to the results of the NIF RFP.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The recommendation in this report complies with the City's Financial Policies as the sources of the proposed funding will be from previously-approved Program Years 39 and 41 Community Development Block Grant funds specifically identified for NIF projects ($4,737,958).

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to recommendations for satisfying the Warner Center 2035 Plan's Transportation Demand Management (TDM) requirement.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (LaBonge – Bonin):

1. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and Department of City Planning to discontinue contract extensions for the Warner Center Transportation Management Organization (TMO).
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Attorney, LADOT, and the Department of City Planning to establish a Local Development Corporation / City Committee as required by the Warner Center 2035 Plan.
   
   
3. DIRECT the LADOT and Department of City Planning, in conjunction with the Warner Center 2035 Plan Local Development Corporation / City Committee, to establish goals, guidelines, and performance standards for the operation of TDM activities.
   
   
4. DIRECT the Warner Center 2035 Local Development Corporation / City Committee to operate TDM activities using City staff or Local Development Corporation / City Committee staff, and/or contract out all or part of TDM activities to a TMO equivalent organization.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT and the Department of City Planning report that future operation of the TMO, a TMO equivalent organization, a Local Development Corporation / City Committee, and/or TDM activities would be funded solely by developer fees deposited into the Warner Center Trust Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for approval to accept the 2014-15 California Arts Council State-Local Partners Program (CAC-SLPP) grant award and to submit an application for the 2015-16 Program.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Accept the 2014/15 CAC-SLPP grant award in an amount up to $25,000 for the period of October 7, 2014 through September 30, 2015 (#SL-14-0033).
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute the grant awards, agreements, and amendments on behalf of the City and submit grant agreements with the CAC, subject to the City Attorney approval as to form and content.
      
      
   3. Receive and expend CAC grant funds for all eligible activities and expenses during each grant period.
      
      
   4. Prepare any Controller's instructions needed to implement actions approved by the Council and Mayor on matters presented in or deriving from the transmittal, and/or to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to review by the City Administrative Officer, and further, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.
      
      
   5. Submit an application for the 2015-16 CAC-SLPP.
                         
2. AUTHORIZE the DCA, on July 1, 2015, to expend $13,595 from the following sources for the purposes of a 1:1 match for CAC funds with a match requirement:
                  

   Fiscal Year	Fund	Account	Title	Amount
   2015-16	100	9836	Music LA	$13,595

              
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a new appropriation account within Fund 337, Cultural Affairs Grants, to be labeled as Music LA 14/15, in the amount of up to $25,000.
      
      
   2. Appropriate a total of up to $25,000 received from the CAC into the newly established accounts in Fund 337, Music LA 14/15.

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

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of establishing a dog park in the inner Cabrillo Beach area.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino - Parks):

REQUEST the Department of Recreation and Parks and the Port of Los Angeles to report within 30 days to the Arts, Parks, Health, Aging and River Committee on the feasibility of establishing a dog park in the inner Cabrillo Beach area.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of the hours of operation at Alma Park as opening at sunrise and closing at sunset.

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

1. ESTABLISH the hours of operation at Alma Park, located at the intersection of West 21st Street and South Meyler Street in San Pedro, as opening at sunrise and closing at sunset.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks to prominently post the aforementioned hours at Alma Park.
   
   
3. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to add Alma Park to the list of parks closed at various times as specified in the Los Angeles Municipal Code, Section 63.44.
   
   
4. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to concur with the above recommendations and to instruct the Los Angeles Park Rangers to enforce the new park hours at Alma Park seven days a week.  

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed expansion plans, new zones and increased funding for the Gang Reduction Youth Development (GRYD) program.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE Motion (Buscaino - Blumenfield) relative to the proposed expansion plans, new zones and increased funding for the GRYD program.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not Applicable

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 47941 with Systems Integrated LP (Systems Integrated) for the Castaic Power Plant Control System Upgrade.

Recommendation for Council action: 

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of April 23, 2015, Resolution No. 015-189, approving Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 47941 with Systems Integrated for the Castaic Power Plant Control System Upgrade.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no additional fiscal impact, as proposed Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 47941  extends the term without exceeding the approved contract amount of $13,574,555.42 from the Power Revenue Fund.  The proposed Amendment 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 25, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 24, 2015)

GENERAL EXEMPTION and ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Springbok 2 Solar Farm Power Sales Agreement (PSA) No. BP 15-003, Springbok 2 Solar Farm Agency Agreement No. BP 15-004 with Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA), Real Estate License Agreement No. BP 15-010, and amended and restated Real Estate License Agreement No. BP 14-016 (Springbok 1)  in connection with the purchase of solar energy.

Recommendations for Council action: 

1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of May 19, 2015, Resolution No. 15-213, authorizing execution of the following agreements:
   
   
   1. PSA No. BP 15-003 for the purchase of 150 megawatts of solar electric generating capacity with an average of 397,026 megawatt hours (MWh) annually from the Springbok 2 Project, including the associated environmental attributes, with the cost of energy, including environmental credits, of $58.65 per MWh during a 27-year term to include an option to extend for three additional years, resulting in a total duration of up to 30 years. 
      
      
   2. Agency Agreement (AA) No. BP 15-004 with the SCPPA which designates the LADWP as the project manager in the event that the LADWP exercises a purchase option for the Springbok 2 Project.
      
      
   3. Real Estate License Agreement No. BP 15-010 allowing 8Minute Energy (8ME) to construct, own, operate, and maintain certain transmission facilities on LADWP-owned land facilitating the connection of the Springbok 2 Project to the LADWP-owned Beacon Substation for a term of 30 years with an option to extend up to a maximum duration not to exceed 35 years.
      
      
   4. Amended and restated Real Estate License Agreement No. BP 14-016 (Springbok 1) relating to the Springbok 1 Solar Farm allowing for technical changes to account for the shared use by Springbok 1 and Springbok 2 of transmission lines that connect both facilities to the Beacon Substation for a term of 30 years with an option to extend up to a maximum duration not to exceed 35 years.
         
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance approving:
   
   
   1. PSA No. BP 15-003
      
      
   2. AA No. BP 15-004
      
      
   3. Real Estate License Agreement No. BP 15-010
      
      
   4. Amended and restated Real Estate License Agreement No. BP 14-016
      
      
3. FIND that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the entering into agreements with the SCPPA to purchase power and provide project management services is exempt pursuant to the General Exemption described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) inasmuch as General Exemptions apply in situations where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of Resolution No. 015-213 authorizes expenditures of approximately $23.3 million per year and $699 million over a 30-year term from the Power Revenue Fund.  There is no impact to the City's General Fund.  The proposed Agreement complies with the LADWP's adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 19, 2015

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

10 VOTES REQUIRED

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for retroactive approval to apply for and accept the 2015 Montrose Settlements Restoration Program (MSRP) Fishing Outreach Mini-Grant to augment funding for the Cabrillo Beach Pier Fishing Program (CBPFP).

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

1. APPROVE the submission of a 2015 MSRP Fishing Outreach Mini-Grant proposal to augment funding for the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) CBPFP in the amount of $15,000.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept and receive the 2015 MSRP Fishing Outreach Mini-Grant in the amount of $15,000 from the MSRP to conduct the CBPFP for the summer of 2015.
      
3. DESIGNATE the General Manager, Executive Officer, or Assistant General Manager, RAP, as the agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the project.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Employee, RAP, to establish the necessary account and to appropriate funding received to the necessary account within Recreation and Parks Grant Fund 205 to accept the MSRP grant in the amount of $15,000 for the CBPFP.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The RAP reports that in-kind support for this program will be provided by the RAP with existing staff to administer the program.  All direct costs of staff time specific to educating and interacting with participants are included in the funding requested in this mini-grant.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to expanding the parking restrictions for Preferential Parking Districts (PPD) Nos. 184, 186, and 188.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (LaBonge – Bonin):

1. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to report with recommendations for modifying PPD Nos. 184, 186, and 188 to expand the existing parking restriction to include weekdays, as amended to include Beachwood Drive between Ledgewood and Belden Drives.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Fire Department to report relative to emergency fire access in these PPDs.
   
   

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.

EXEMPTION and ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed contract with Mount Washington Preschool and Childcare Center, Inc., for the operation and management of the Joy Picus Child Care Center for the period of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2020, with one five-year option to renew.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the proposed contract for the operation and management of an existing child care facility involves negligible or no expansion of use and, therefore, is exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Section 1, Class 1 (14) of the City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the President and the Secretary, Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners, to execute the proposed contract  with Mount Washington Preschool and Childcare Center, lnc., for the operation and management of the Joy Picus Child Care Center for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020, with one five-year option to renew, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
3. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to approve the inclusion of the following language as Section 15 of the contract:
   
   Section 15 - Ratification
   
   At the request of the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), and because of the need therefore, CONTRACTOR began performance of the responsibilities contained herein prior to execution of this CONTRACT, which were required prior to the execution hereof.  By execution of this CONTRACT, the RAP hereby accepts such service(s) subject to all the terms, covenants, and conditions of this CONTRACT, and ratifies its agreement with CONTRACTOR for such service(s).
   
   
4. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to revise Section 7 to accurately reflect responsibility for the Center's security cameras as follows:
   
   
   1. Replace Section 7.1 (g) with the following:
      
      The Department of General Services will maintain, repair, and if necessary, replace the 24-hour key card security alarm system.
      
      
   2. Insert Section 7.5 as follows:
      
      7.5 Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
      
      LAPD will maintain, repair, and if necessary replace the entrance monitoring cameras at the front door, back door, and play area.
       

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that Mount Washington Preschool and Childcare Center, Inc., shall provide services at no cost to the City. There is no additional impacts on the General Fund, apart from those outlined under the City's responsibilities in the terms of the contract.  To the extent applicable, the recommendations above comply with the City Financial Policies in that on-going revenue will be used to meet ongoing expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 21, 2015

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

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Signage Supplemental Use District.

SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION the City Attorney report dated December 26, 2014:

1. ADOPT the Findings of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission in its October 10, 2013 recommendation report, including the Environmental Findings, as the Findings of Council.
   
   
2. CERTIFY the EIR [ENV-2011-1965-EIR] for the LAX Sign District Ordinance.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, as transmitted by the City Attorney on December 26, 2014, to establish LAX Sign District covering an area that includes the LAX Central Terminal Area and the area along Sepulveda Boulevard known as the Park One Property, and existing as well as future passenger boarding bridges located on the airside area east of Taxiway R and surrounding the Central Terminal Area, in the City of Los Angeles.
   
   

Applicant: City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles World Airports

Case No. CPC-2011-1964-SN

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(10 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING)

ADOPTED

MOTION (BONIN - HUIZAR)

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

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated May 27, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 19, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Redwood and Ida Avenues Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,093.56 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2015-16 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  August 12, 2015)

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

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated May 26, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 19, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Exposition Boulevard and Veteran Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $862.24 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2015-16 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  August 12, 2015)

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

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated May 27, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 19, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Burbank Boulevard and Tujunga Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $3,069.32 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2015-16 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  August 12, 2015)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Saticoy Street and Denny Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated May 27, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 19, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Saticoy Street and Denny Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $583.81 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2015-16 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  August 12, 2015)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Hesperia Avenue and Santa Rita Street No. 2 Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated May 27, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 19, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Hesperia Avenue and Santa Rita Street No. 2 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $164.50 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2015-16 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  August 12, 2015)

GENERAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to proposed Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Springbok 2 Solar Farm Power Sales Agreement No. BP 15-003 and Springbok 2 Solar Farm Agency Agreement No. BP 15-004 with Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) in connection with the purchase of solar energy.

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE approving:
   
   
   1. The Springbok 2 Solar Farm Power Sales Agreement, No. BP 15-003
      
      
   2. The Springbok 2 Solar Farm Agency Agreement, No. BP 15-004, both by and between the City of Los Angeles, acting by and through the LADWP, and the SCPPA and delegating to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners limited authority to amend such agreements.
                 
2. FIND that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the entering into agreements with the SCPPA to purchase power and provide project management services is exempt pursuant to the General Exemption described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) inasmuch as General Exemptions apply in situations where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
          

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

10 VOTES REQUIRED

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

6617 North Fulton Avenue (Case No. 502156) Assessor I.D. No. 2329-026-016

6623 North Fulton Avenue (Case No. 502613) Assessor I.D. No. 2329-026-014

4070 South San Pedro Street (Case No. 5317) Assessor I.D. No. 5113-004-004

4070 South San Pedro Street (Case No. 206082) Assessor I.D. No. 5113-004-004

4070 South San Pedro Street (Case No. 299152) Assessor I.D. No. 5113-004-004

4070 South San Pedro Street (Case No. 330265) Assessor I.D. No. 5113-004-004

5323 West Monroe Street (Case No. 482323) Assessor I.D. No. 5535-010-004

COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to approving a contract for access to the BondEdge Fixed Income Analytic System to assist in managing the City's investment portfolio.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Director of the Office of Finance, or designee, upon receipt of City-required compliance documents, to execute a contract with BondEdge Solutions, LLC effective September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2017 with an option to extend an additional two years for access to the BondEdge System. The total compensation for the first three years is $520,260. Continuation beyond 2014-15 is contingent upon the availability and approval of funding by the City Council. 

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY (DBS) relative to substitute position authority request for one Chief Management Analyst position (Class Code 9182).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE one substitute position authority in the classification of Chief Management Analyst (Class Code 1745), within budgeted funds, for the DBS.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

COMMUNICATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS relative to approval of a refund from the Arts Development Fee Trust Fund.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Cultural Affairs, or designee, to refund the Arts Development Fee in the amount of $46,879.40 to John Le and Sharon Velasquez (Courtney + Le Architects) that was erroneously paid to the City of Los Angeles through the Department of Building and Safety, per the refund claim number 122081, and related to building permit number 13010-10000-01296.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Cultural Affairs to refund $46,879.40 from the following source:
      

   FY	Fund	Account	Amount
   14-15	516	K747	$46,879.40

3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Cultural Affairs, or designee, to prepare any Controller's instructions needed to implement actions to effectuate the refund, as approved by Council.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of Cultural Affairs reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.  
         

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

MOTION (WESSON - HUIZAR) relative to amending prior Council action of May 12, 2015 regarding an appeal filed on property located at 805-823 South Catalina Street and 806-820 South Kenmore Avenue.

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

AMEND prior Council action of May 12, 2015 relative to an appeal filed on property located at 805-823 South Catalina Street and 806-820 South Kenmore Avenue to adopt the following recommendation which is necessary for the construction of the revised mixed project that was approved as part of Council file No. 15-0455:

Grant in part/Deny in part the appeal filed by Mike Hakim, Colony Holdings, LLC, and thereby approve the following three land use entitlements: 1) Conditional Use Permit; 2) Zoning Administrator's Adjustment; and 3) Site Plan Review.

 

 

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD for BUSCAINO - HUIZAR) relative to street vacation proceedings for the sidewalk easement along Olympic Boulevard at 10th Street.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law for the sidewalk easement along Olympic Boulevard at 10th Street.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
   
   
3. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested areas to the Public Works Committee.
   
   
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council’s consideration at the appropriate time under the City’s Street Vacation procedures.

MOTION (LABONGE - CEDILLO) relative to funding for public / community organizations and groups  for Council District Four. 

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

1. ALLOCATE $242,500 in the Council District Four Real Property Trust Fund No. 686/14 to partially fund the efforts of the below entities / organizations / groups, in the amounts specified, including general operating expenses:
        

   Organization	Amount
   Hollywood High School	$10,000
   Los Angeles High School	$10,000
   The Ford Theater - Los Angeles County	$50,000
   Los Angeles Police Band	$10,000
   Good Shepherd Center	$10,000
   Alexandria House	$10,000
   Travel Town aka American Southwestern Railway Assoc.	$10,000
   Hollywood Wilshire YMCA	$5,000
   Anderson Munger Family YMCA (Koreatown)	$5,000
   San Fernando Valley Historical Society	$2,500
   Los Angeles Historical Society	$2,500
   Toluca Lake Elementary School - PTA	$2,500
   Los Angeles City College	$2,500
   Los Angeles County Museum of Art	$50,000
   Larchmont Boulevard Business Improvement District (to be used for a sidewalk study)	$10,000
   Independent Shakespeare Co.	$25,000
   Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust	$2,500
   Korean Cultural Center	$2,500
   The Los Angeles Police Historical Society	$2,500
   The African American Firefighter Museum	$2,500
   Flight Path Learning Center and Museum	$2,500
   Peterson Museum	$2,500
   Tree People	$2,500
   Autry Museum	$2,500
   Chinese American Museum	$2,500
   El Pueblo Park Association	$2,500
   Italian American Museum of Los Angeles	$2,500
   Total:	$242,500

             
2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary document(s) or agreement(s) with the above named organizations, or any other agencies or organizations, as appropriate, in the above amounts, for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the Fourth District to execute any such documents on behalf of the City, as may be needed.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to waive any procedural and administrative requirements in this matter and to effectuate payments as expeditiously as possible.

MOTION (LABONGE - HUIZAR) relative to funding for various public / community projects in Council District Four.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $191,830 in the Council District Four Real Property Trust Fund No. 686/14 to the below listed Funds/Accounts, in the amounts specified and for the listed or named purposes:
   
          

   Fund	Account	Amount	Fund / Account Name: Purpose
   302/89	89809M	$15,000	Recreation and Parks Fund / Sub-Account DB (Griffith Area Maintenance): Lake Hollywood Park Fence
   100/86		$15,000	Street Services Fund / Sherman Oaks Traffic Median Mullholand Drive at Beverly Glen Boulevard
   100/74	3040	$25,000	Board of Public Works Fund / Contractual Services: Silver Lake Walking Path - Armstrong Avenue
   682/50	New	$25,000	Engineering Special Services Fund / New Account entitled: Larchmont Sidewalk Repairs ADA improvements near public garage / newsstand area
   682/50	New	$18,500	Engineering Special Services Fund / New Account entitled: Oaks Island Improvement Project
   302/89	89809M	$25,000	Recreation and Parks Fund / Sub-Account DB (Griffith Area Maintenance) Work Order SP89XW02: Griffith Park Dead Tree Removal - Observatory Area
   302/89	89809M	$25,000	Recreation and Parks Fund / Sub-Account DB (Griffith Area Maintenance) Work Order SP89XW02: Griffith Park Western Canyon Road - Rock Wall Rehabilitation
   100/56	0704	$40,000	General City Purpose Fund CD-4 Community Services: to support community services in Council District Four
   302/89	89809M	$18,330	Recreation and Parks Fund / Sub-Account DB (Griffith Area Maintenance): Griffith Park Swimming Pool extended summer hours

          
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections/clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to waive any procedural and administrative requirements in this matter and to effectuate the transfers as expeditiously as possible.