833 West 6th Street.  (Lien: $1,934.01)

8345 North Stansbury Avenue.  (Lien: $1,503.40)

13607 West Daventry Street.  (Lien: $1,382.86)

14931 West Plummer Street.  (Lien: $1,376.71)

5006 South Compton Avenue.  (Lien: $1,170.90)

507 South Glenrock Avenue, Unit 201.  (Lien: $1,833.45)

7750 North Sepulveda Boulevard (Unit 7 and 13).  (Lien: $1,010.84)

834 North Oxford Avenue.  (Lien: $1,935.54)

8523 North Minuet Place.  (Lien: $3,626.97)

855 West Florence Avenue.  (Lien: $526.42)

864 South Westchester Place.  (Lien: $1,182.50)

8804 South Figueroa Street.  (Lien: $418.30)

1325 North Westerly Terrace. (Lien: $3,537.33)

(Continued from Council meeting of September 9, 2015)

602 North Mission Road.  (Lien: $5,505.72)

(Continued from Council meeting of September 8, 2015)

14436 West Kingsbury Street. (Lien: $567.73)

(Continued from Council meeting of September 8, 2015)

14466 West Oro Grande Street. (Lien: $4,137.51)

(Continued from Council meeting of September 8, 2015)

1661 West 60th Place. (Lien: $3,499.54)

(Continued from Council meeting of September 8, 2015)

12039 West Tiara Street. (Lien: $3,793.37)

(Continued from Council meeting of September 8, 2015)

1500 East 20th Street. (Lien: $1,606.30)

(Continued from Council meeting of September 8, 2015)

1512 West 11th Place aka 1510 West 11th Place. (Lien: $1,742.84)

(Continued from Council meeting of September 8, 2015)

5000 East Eaton Street. (Lien: $2,805.54)

(Continued from Council meeting of September 8, 2015)

11232 West Vanowen Street. (Lien: $22,541.33)

(Continued from Council meeting of September 8, 2015)

15153 West Monte Street. (Lien: $1,532.69)

(Continued from Council meeting of September 8, 2015)

HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to levying the Chatsworth Business Improvement District (District) special assessment for the District’s 14th fiscal year beginning on June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016.

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

1. HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed levying of the special assessment for the District’s 2015-2016 fiscal year, pursuant to Section 36524 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the special assessment for the District’s 2015-2016 fiscal year, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 36525 of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist.
   
   
3. APPROVE the Chatsworth Business Improvement District Advisory Board for the District’s 2015-2016 fiscal year.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City and the Chatsworth Business Improvement District Corporation, the nonprofit service provider for administration of the District.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that direct costs for Department administration of the District program for its 2015-2016 fiscal year will be recovered from the assessments collected. There are no assessments to be paid for City-owned properties located within the boundaries of the District.  Therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund.

(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 183836 on September 2, 2015.)

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Pamela Bakewell to the Commission on the Status of Women.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Pamela Bakewell to the Commission on the Status of Women for the term ending June 30, 2019 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Bakewell resides in Council District 11.  (Current Commission gender composition:  F=6; M=0).

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Filed.

Background Check:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 8, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 7, 2015)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in the matter of Evenwel v. Abbott to protect the One Person One Vote provision.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Cedillo - Huizar):

REQUEST and AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to file an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in the matter of Evenwel v. Abbott, to protect the One Person One Vote provision to continue the practice of drawing districts by total population.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of September 2, 2015)

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Third Amendments to contracts with Transdev Services, Inc. (Transdev Services)  and MV Transportation, Inc. (MV Transportation)  to install bicycle racks on 135 DASH buses.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to execute the Third Amendment to Contract No. C-121320 with Transdev Services for the installation of bicycle racks on 85 DASH shuttle buses at an estimated cost not to exceed $133,340.
                      
2. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to execute the Third Amendment to Contract No. C-119933 with MV Transportation for the installation of bicycle racks on 17 DASH shuttle buses at an estimated cost not to exceed $29,130.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to execute the Third Amendment to Contract No. C-119755 with MV Transportation for the installation of bicycle racks on 33 DASH shuttle buses at an estimated cost not to exceed $57,430.

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no General Fund impact.  The total cost for the amended contracts is $219,900 and will be funded within the Proposition A Budget.  The recommendations contained in the  August 18, 2015 CAO report comply with City Financial Policies in that sufficient special fund revenues are available and eligible for this purpose.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 20, 2015

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

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for oversize vehicles on certain streets in Council District Five.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Koretz - Bonin):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM, along both sides of the following streets:
   
   
   1. Pontius Avenue from Pico Boulevard to Santa Monica Boulevard
      
      
   2. Cotner Avenue from Pico Boulevard to Santa Monica Boulevard
      
      
   3. Nebraska Avenue from Cotner Avenue to Sepulveda Boulevard
      
      

   4. Missouri Avenue from Cotner Avenue to Sepulveda Boulevard
      
      

   5. La Grange Avenue from Cotner Avenue to Sepulveda Boulevard
      
      

   6. Mississippi Avenue from Cotner Avenue to Sepulveda Boulevard
      
      

   7. Tennessee Avenue from Cotner Avenue to Sepulveda Boulevard
                 

2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversized vehicles on the streets listed above in Recommendation No. 1.
   
   
3. DIRECT the LADOT, upon the adoption of this Resolution, to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of overnight parking permits, as specified in LAMC Section 80.69.4(c).
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to open street (CicLAvia) events during Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16.

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

1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), C-123637, attached to the Council file, to extend the term for one year through September 30, 2016 to support three open-street events in the City of Los Angeles.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer the following funds:
   
   

   	Fund	FY		Account	Title	Amount
   From:	Prop C/540	2015-16		94M482	Bicycle Plan/Program	$100,000
   	Mobile/528	2015-16		94266M	Air Quality Education	$250,000
   To:	General Fund/100	2015-16		1090	Overtime	$350,000

   
      
3. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and REQUEST the City Attorney to report in 90 days with a determination as to whether a Request for Proposal is needed for future CicLAvia-sponsored events.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to bill the cities of Culver City and Huntington Park for staff overtime incurred during CicLAvia events sponsored by those cities and to receive and deposit said reimbursements to Department 94, Mobile Source Fund No. 528.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the September 3, 2015 LADOT report as amended, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the LADOT.  Neither the CAO 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 modifying the conditions of an approved street vacation of Bunker Hill Avenue and Boston Street (VAC -E1400860).

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Cedillo – Buscaino):

AMEND prior Council action of October 5, 2010, approving street vacation of Bunker Hill Avenue and Boston Street (VAC - E1400860), to modify the conditions of the City Engineer’s report dated April 21, 2010, as follows:

1. Revise condition 4a to read:
   
   Dedicate a 2-foot wide strip of land adjoining the petitioner’s properties as public street along the southwesterly side of Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, to create a 52-foot wide half right- of- way (Major Highway-Class II).
   
   
2. Revise condition 9d to read:

Maintain the southwesterly side of Cesar E. Chavez Avenue adjoining the petitioner’s properties with a 36-foot wide half roadway, including integral concrete curb and gutter, an increased width sidewalk/ landscape area to a 16-foot wide sidewalk/landscape area and catch basin, together with a proper transition to join the existing improvements.

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 deferring the requirements for a 37-foot half roadway widening on Hartford Avenue in connection with land development permits associated with the construction of a multi-family residential development.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Cedillo – Buscaino):

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to defer the requirements for a 37-foot half roadway widening on Hartford Avenue and limit the street improvements to repair and replacement of any broken or off-grade street improvements and construction of additional sidewalk over the areas to be dedicated or issuance of a Revocable Permit for any landscaping in connection with land development permits associated with 742-748 South Hartford Avenue.

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 improving the efficiency of the enforcement activities of the Bureau of Contract Administration.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Buscaino – Bonin):

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Contract Administration, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to prepare a report recommending amendments to the Los Angeles Administrative Code to allow the Office of Contract Compliance to more efficiently administer the Equal Employment Practices, Affirmative Action, Equal Benefits, First Source Hiring, Service Contractor Retention Worker, and Living Wage Ordinance.

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 new policies for the consideration of existing parkway trees prior to approving plans for new garages, driveways, and curb cuts.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Krekorian – Wesson):

1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to:
   
   
   1. Work with the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), the City Planning Department, the Department of Building and Safety, the Bureau of Street Services Urban Forestry Division, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, the Bureau of Engineering, the Community Forest Advisory Committee (CFAC), and any other relevant City departments to recommend new policies for the consideration of existing parkway trees prior to approving plans for new garages, driveways, and curb cuts.
      
      
   2. Work with the CLA, the City Attorney, the Bureau of Street Services Urban Forestry Division, and any other relevant City department and to report in 30 days with recommendations for increased fines and penalties for removing street trees without permits.
      
      
2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services Urban Forestry Division to revise the tree replacement policy to require new 15-gallon trees to replace street trees removed due to new driveway cuts.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: Yes 

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the sale of City-owned residential property located at 1118 Valencia Street, Unit 208. 

Recommendations for Council action:

1. REQUEST the City Attorney prepare an ordinance effectuating the sale of the real property located at 1118 Valencia Street, Unit 208 to Ms. Caitlin Chen for its full appraised value of $328,000.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Execute all ancillary documents required for the sale of the property.
      
      
   2. Deposit the net sales proceeds to the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund 55J upon receipt of funds.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  The above recommendations will authorize the HCIDLA to sell 1118 Valencia Street, Unit 208, at fair market value.  The net proceeds from the sale will be re-invested to the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund 55J in accordance with California Redevelopment Law.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Entertainment and Facilities Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed extension of Contract No. C-119654 with Xerox State and Local Solutions to design, implement, and manage the Downtown Los Angeles Intelligent Parking Management Project (rebranded as LA Express Park).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to amend Contract No. C-119654 with Xerox State and Local Solutions to extend the term for an additional three years with two one-year options to extend the term, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, for the design, implementation, and management of LA Express Park.
   
   
2. DIRECT the LADOT to begin the Request for Proposals process for the next contract.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that it is requesting to only extend the term of Contract No. 119654 and not increase the funding limit.  Extension of the existing contract with Xerox State and Local Solutions will not have an impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 31, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 30, 2015)

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the 9th Cycle Competitive Funding Request for Proposals.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to re-open the Request for Proposal (RFP) to extend the submission deadline to October 13, 2015, to provide proposers an opportunity to submit responsive proposals.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the BOE to make any necessary technical changes and advertise the re-opening of the RFP no later than September 23, 2015.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the BOE to report back to the L.A. for Kids Steering Committee with results and recommendations on eligible proposals prior to the conclusion of the 2015 Regional Volunteer Neighborhood Oversight Committee deliberations.

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.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds to help finance the development of the Leaster Apartments affordable housing project.

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of up to $13,600,000 in tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for the development of the Leaster Apartments, a 133-unit multifamily affordable rental housing project located at 825 Green Avenue, 911 East 120th Street, and 1422 and 1430 Miramar Street.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to negotiate and execute relevant bond documents for the Leaster Apartments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  The City is a conduit issuer and will not incur liability for repayment of the bonds. The bonds are a limited obligation payable strictly from revenue from the project. The City will not be obligated to make payments on the bonds.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ADOPTED

CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT

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

1. ADOPT the Resolution included in the transmittal from the Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID) dated August 25, 2015, authorizing the issuance of up to $13,600,000 in tax-exempt multi-family conduit revenue bonds for the development of the Leaster Apartments Project.
   
   
2. APPROVE the related loan documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCID, or designee, to negotiate and execute the relevant loan documents related to the tax-exempt bonds, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  There will be no impact to the General Fund as a result of the issuance of these bonds.  The City is a conduit issuer and does not incur liability for the repayment of the bonds, which are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the Project, and the City will in no way be obligated to make any payments on the bonds.

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the allocation of funds from the Engineering Special Services Fund to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to represent the City's matching share for the completion of the Chief of Engineers' Report as well as State and Agency Review for the Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study.

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

1. ALLOCATE $16,500 from the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50, Account No. 50G273 (LA River Revitalization Master) to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representing the City's matching share for completion of the Chief of Engineers' Report as well as State and Agency Review for the Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer and/or the Board of Public Works Office of Accounting to prepare, process and execute the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, not exceeding the above amount, from the above source, and for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
3. DIRECT the City Engineer, with assistance of the USACE, to report in 30 days with an accounting and status of the progress of the Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study before additional funds are allocated.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of Motion (O'Farrell - Krekorian) (attached to Council file 10-0270-S5).

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, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and North East Trees regarding the Ascot Hills Park Habitat Restoration and Greening project.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to execute the proposed Memorandum of Agreement, between the Department of Recreation and Parks and North East Trees, with the understanding that the Indemnification Provisions, Insurance Requirements, Termination Provisions and other relevant provisions shall be included in the North East Trees Right-of-Entry permit, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
2. REQUEST that the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners amend the following sections of the Memorandum of Agreement.
   
   
   1. Replace the Department of Recreation and Parks stipulations B and C with the following:
      
      
      1. The City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks will implement oversight of the project, including the following activities, which may be further subject to the approval of the Department of Water and Power: completing all necessary environmental review, completing all necessary design review, and authorizing all planting activities.
         
         
      2. The City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks will maintain the park project and all installed amenities during the term of the land tenure requirement ending on March 31, 2037.
         
         
   2. Replace the Agreement length language as follows:

The agreement,   in  accordance  with  North  East  Trees' California Urban Greening Grant Program Grant Agreement, is to be in effect until March 31, 2037.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that the North East Trees received $1.24 million in funding and $0.25 million of in-kind services and materials for the design and development of the Ascot Hills Park Habitat. Funding for the operation and maintenance of the Park by the Department of Recreation and Parks is subject to future appropriation by Mayor and Council through the regular budget process. To the extent applicable, the recommendation above complies with the City Financial Policies in that on-going revenue will be used to meet on-going expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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 Sunnyslope 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 September 8, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of NOVEMBER 25, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Burbank Boulevard and Sunnyslope 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, $1,900.83 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:  November 18, 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 Wealtha Avenue and Sheldon 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 September 1, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of NOVEMBER 25, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Wealtha Avenue and Sheldon 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, $3,480.55 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:  November 18, 2015)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY  and  ORDINANCE  FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the sale of City-owned residential property located at 1118 Valencia Street, Unit 208.  

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the sale of City-owned real property located at 1118 Valencia Street, Unit 208, Los Angeles, CA 90015 to Ms. Caitin Chen.

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.

(Entertainment and Facilities and Housing Committees waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Beverly Drive and Cashio 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 September 8, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of NOVEMBER 25, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Beverly Drive and Cashio 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, $469.66 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:  November 18, 2015)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Hawthorn and Highland 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 September 8, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of NOVEMBER 25, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Hawthorn and Highland 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, $10,240.12 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:  November 18, 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 Orion Avenue and Chase 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 September 8, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of NOVEMBER 25, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Orion Avenue and Chase 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, $685.81 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:  November 18, 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 Grand Avenue and 2nd 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 September 8, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of NOVEMBER 25, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Grand Avenue and 2nd 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, $9,983.51 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:  November 18, 2015)

4806 South 10th Avenue. (Case No. 432896) Assessor I.D. No. 5014-002-015

356 East 103rd Street. (Case No. 436667) Assessor I.D. No. 6063-014-019

207 West Imperial Highway. (Case No. 469140) Assessor I.D. No. 6074-025-037

2412 West 48th Street. (Case No. 488894) Assessor I.D. No. 5015-038-001

4204 South Wall Street. (Case No. 485398) Assessor I.D. No. 5113-034-008

4733 West Saint Elmo Drive. (Case No. 470143) Assessor I.D. No. 5071-022-046

6047 West Eleanor Avenue. (Case No. 492077) Assessor I.D. No. 5534-021-031

4601 East Valley Boulevard. (Case No. 424707) Assessor I.D. No. 5215-027-001

12034 West Kling Street. (Case No. 496339) Assessor I.D. No. 2355-015-003

537 East 36th Street. (Case No. 363778) Assessor I.D. No. 5121-011-010

8893 South Reading Avenue. (Case No. 368556) Assessor I.D. No. 4125-014-006

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PRICE – HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to the use of program income from Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) projects transferred to the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) for the creation and installation of signage at the properties.

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

1. APPROVE the use of $25,000 of program income received from the former CRA projects transferred to HCIDLA to pay invoices submitted by the Department of General Services for the creation and installation of property signage.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a new account and appropriate $25,000 within Fund 55J, Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund, as follows:
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      43M140	General Services	$25,000

             
   2. Appropriate $16,000 within Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 001014, Construction Salaries; and, Account No. 003180 Construction Materials $9,000.
      
      
   3. Expend funds upon property demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee.
      
      

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BONIN - WESSON) relative to amending the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) contract with the 1736 Family Crisis Center.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, to:

1. Negotiate and execute an amendment to contract C-114713 with the 1736 Family Crisis Center to extend the contract term 12 months to August 1, 2016.
   
   
2. Amend all necessary agreements, including but not limited to the contract, Promissory Note, and Deed of Trust to permit 1736 Family Crisis Center to provide a loan payback in the form of services at the rate of $100,000 per year, resulting in a payback period of approximately 10 years.
        

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS relative to the proposed sublease by Catalina Channel Express, Inc. under Permit No. 897 with Avalon Freight Services, LLC.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Los Angeles Harbor Department (LAHD) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article II, Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE Order No. 15-7180 authorizing a one-time sublease by Catalina Channel Express, Inc. under Permit No. 897 with Avalon Freight Services, LLC.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed one-time sublease agreement by Catalina Express to Avalon Freight Services, LLC is considered as part of the current lease agreement between the Catalina Express and the LAHD. The proposed sublease with Avalon Freight Services, LLC will be for 10 years, with an option for two additional five-year contract terms. The proposed sublease in Permit No. 897 will not change the current compensation paid to the LAHD. The proposed Order will have no impact on the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – OCTOBER 15, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – OCTOBER 14, 2015)

(Trade, Commerce and Technology Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) and RESOLUTION relative to the redevelopment of LA Family Housing (LAFH) headquarters and campus, and new market tax credit financing.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Modify the 7817 Lankershim Blvd. HCIDLA loan and regulatory document, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, as follows:
      
      
      1. Allow for the transfer of the Deed of Trust and Promissory Note in the amount of $1,080,000 to 7843 Lankershim Blvd. prior to the purchase of the 7817 Lankershim Blvd. property by the Qualified Active Low Income Community Business (QALICB) No. 1.
         
         
      2. Allow for the transfer of the Deed of Trust and Promissory Note to the property designated for the Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) development to be located on the western portion of 7843 Lankershim Blvd. thereafter.
         
         
      3. Terminate the HOME Regulatory Agreement from the 7817 Lankershim Blvd. property; and, amend the original term and record a new HOME Regulatory Agreement in connection with a $1,900,000 HOME loan and the $1,080,000 loan to be assumed by the borrower of the PSH.
         
         
      4. Allow for the execution of a related service agreement between the HCIDLA and LAFH that ensures the property continues its operation as a shelter.
         
         
      5. Approve the sale of the property from LA Family Housing LAFH to QALICB No. 1, which will be an affiliate of LAFH.
         
         
   2. Amend or effectuate changes to the current HCIDLA and Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) loan and regulatory documents regarding the property located at 7843 Lankershim Blvd., subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, as follows:
      
      
      1. Allow for the transfer of the Deed of Trust and Promissory Note in the amount of $1,080,000 when QALICB No. 2 purchases 7843 Lankershim Blvd., from 7843 Lankershim Blvd. to a leasehold interest on the western portion of 7843 Lankershim Blvd. where the future PSH project will be located.
         
         
      2. Allow for the transfer of the CRA/LA Deed of Trust and Promissory Note for the amount of $863,746.54 from 7843 Lankershim Blvd. to a leasehold interest on the western portion of 7843 Lankershim Blvd. where the future PSH project will be located.
         
         
      3. Extend the term of the CRA/LA loan for a period of 55 years.
         
         
      4. Terminate the existing CRA/LA Regulatory Agreement and record a new Regulatory Agreement that reflects 50 units of PSH and applicable income restrictions for residents.
         
         
      5. Approve the sale of the 7843 Lankershim Blvd. property to QALICB No.2, which will be an affiliate of LAFH.
         
         
      6. Approve a ground lease between the QALICB and the limited partnership that will own the PSH.
         
         
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to approve the Valley Shelter Replacement Housing Plan prepared by the HCIDLA.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  The above recommendations will authorize the HCIDLA to modify loans and regulatory documents for 7817 Lankershim Blvd. and 7843 Lankershim Blvd. to optimize the amount of new market tax credit proceeds to be generated for both phases of the Campus development without any net change to prior loan amounts.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter) 

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to the allocation of Excess Bond Proceeds to preserve affordability covenants within Council District One.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. UTILIZE excess bond proceeds available to Council District One from redevelopment project areas within the district to extend affordability covenants on existing affordable housing units.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Economic and Workforce Development Department, with the assistance of the Housing and Community Investment Department, the City Administrative Officer (CAO), the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), Council District One, and applicable City departments, to report on recommendations to the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee on the allocation of excess bond proceeds to preserve affordability covenants within Council District One.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Economic Development and Housing Committees waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS and CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and RESOLUTION relative to a proposed Real Estate License Agreement P-88182 with RE Barren Ridge 1 LLC.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the contract term of 34 years and 11 months for Real Estate License Agreement P-88182 with RE Barren Ridge 1 LLC would be in the best interest of the City.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION No. 016-038, adopted by the Board of Water and Power Commissioners on September 8, 2015, approving the proposed Real Estate License Agreement P-88182 with RE Barren Ridge 1 LLC for a total of 34 years and 11 months, which will allow Barren Ridge to access to an existing transmission access road; facilitate interconnection of the solar facility to the Barren Ridge Switching Station and to a transmission line; and provide for ongoing maintenance and operation of the gen-tie line.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that approval of the proposed resolution will not impact the Power Revenue Fund or the City General Fund.  The proposed agreement complies with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 14, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 14, 2015)

TEN VOTES REQUIRED

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (BLUMENFIELD - WESSON - HARRIS-DAWSON - O'FARRELL) relative to establishing the City's position regarding legislation or administrative action that would urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt an affordable broadband program for disadvantaged residents of Los Angeles.

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

RESOLVE that the City of Los Angeles include in its 2015-16 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT and/or SPONSORSHIP of any legislation or administrative action that would urge the FCC to adopt an affordable broadband program for disadvantaged residents of Los Angeles, particularly those who are seniors, low-income, or have disabilities.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Rules, Elections, Intergovernmental Relations, and Neighborhoods Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ADOPTED

SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION (BLUMENFIELD - WESSON - HARRIS-DAWSON - RYU)

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

RESOLVE that the City of Los Angeles include in its 2015-16 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT and/or SPONSORSHIP of any legislation or administrative action that would urge the FCC to adopt an affordable broadband program for disadvantaged residents of Los Angeles, particularly those who are seniors, low-income, or have disabilities.

MOTION (PRICE - RYU) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting death of Tytyre Singleton on April 20, 2015.      

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

1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting death of Tytyre Singleton on April 20, 2015.
   
   
2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - BUSCAINO) relative to overtime costs associated with traffic control during construction of the Victory Boulevard and De Soto Avenue Intersection Repair Project in Council District Three.

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

1. TRANSFER $135,000 from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Blanket Authority No. 6757-5 Work Order No. VVC98 to the Transportation Trust Fund No. 840/94, Account No. 2200 (Miscellaneous Deposits) for overtime costs associated with traffic control during construction of the Victory Boulevard and De Soto Avenue Intersection Repair Project in Council District Three.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to transfer the above identified funds on an as needed basis from the Transportation 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 (BUSCAINO - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to prior Council action of September 16, 2015 regarding the allocation of excess bond proceeds in the maximum amount available to Council District 15 for the Watts Civic Center (CF 14-1408-S1).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AMEND prior Council action of September 16, 2015 regarding the allocation of excess bond proceeds in the maximum amount available to Council District 15 for the Watts Civic Center to AUTHORIZE an additional use of those funds for the acquisition of 10221 South Compton Avenue, with all other aspects of the prior action to remain unchanged.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Services Department to submit a bid for the acquisition of 10221 South Compton Avenue.
   
   
3. REQUEST the City Administrative Officer, Economic Workforce Development Department and other relevant City Departments to identify additional funding sources to assist with acquisition of this property.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this motion.