6444 North Lankershim Boulevard aka 6440 North Lankershim Boulevard.  (Lien: $3,831.82)

(Continued from Council meeting of October 11, 2017)

747 East Jefferson Boulevard.  (Lien: $532.40)

(Continued from Council meeting of October 11, 2017)

5712 South 8th Avenue. (Lien: $932.40)

(Continued from Council meeting of October 17, 2017)

5026 East Aldama Street.  (Lien: $3,703.42)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 1, 2017)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Hatteras Street and Lankershim Boulevard No. 1 Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the 5th and Hill Streets Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Albers Street and Tujunga Avenue Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Normandie Avenue and 223rd Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Irvine Avenue and Weddington Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 6, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on  November 29, 2017 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 Tampa Avenue and Sherman Way Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 6, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 29, 2017 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 Koreatown No. 2 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 6, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 29, 2017 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 Colorado Boulevard Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 6, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 29, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

NO ACTION TAKEN - SCHEDULED IN ERROR

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of the alley southerly of 24th Street from 280 feet easterly of Harriet Street to its easterly terminus, VAC - E1401272 (Vacation).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed Vacation.
   
   
2. FIND that the Vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit A of the June 14, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   Alley Southerly of 24th Street from 280 feet Easterly of Harriet Street to its Easterly Terminus
   
   
4. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the alley, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the alley. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.
   
   
5. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
6. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
7. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated June 14, 2017 with the conditions contained therein.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of September 19, 2017)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reapplication of the vacation of Mignonette Street westerly of Fremont Avenue between Temple Street and Diamond Street, VAC - El401181 (Vacation).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed Vacation.
   
   
2. FIND that the Vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit A of the June 14, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   Mignonette Street westerly of Fremont Avenue between Temple Street and Diamond Street
   
   
4. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.
   
   
5. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
6. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
7. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated June 14, 2017 with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $29,980 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Administrative Code. Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the Administrative Code will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of September 19, 2017)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) relative to public notification procedures for the demolition of older structures.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 23, 2017, amending Subsections 91.106.4.5.1, 91.106.4.5.2 and 91.106.4.5.4 of Section 91.106, Article One, Chapter IX of the LAMC to increase the notification requirements when a demolition permit is requested 45 years after issuance of the original building permit for a building or structure.

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.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the expiration date applicable to Southern California Gas Company Franchise Ordinance No. 168164 to extend the term of the franchise to June 30, 2019.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated October 12, 2017, amending the expiration date applicable to Southern California Gas Company Franchise Ordinance No. 168164 so as to extend the term of the franchise.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Public Works reports that the proposed 18-month extension to Ordinance No. 168164 will extend the term end date from December 31, 2017 to June 2019. Franchise fees will continue to be billed and collected at the current franchise rate. No negative fiscal impact is anticipated.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to recommendations for the Housing Development Land Conveyance Policy; amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to provide the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) with the authority to acquire and receive real property; and a process by which to dispose of it for the purpose of affordable housing development.

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

1. NOTE and FILE the report titled Land Development Program Property Status Update relative to the list of real properties currently managed by the HCIDLA in the Land Development Program.
   
   
2. APPROVE the HCIDLA's Housing Development Land Conveyance Policy.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated October 4, 2017  amending Article 4 of Chapter 1 of Division 7 and Chapter 24 of Division 22 of the LAAC to provide the HCIDLA with the authority to acquire and receive real property and a process by which to dispose of it for the purpose of affordable housing development.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to transitioning to a 100 percent zero emission bus fleet by 2030 or earlier.

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

1. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to:
   
   
   1. Establish a goal and implementation steps to transition to a 100 percent zero emission bus fleet by 2030 or earlier.
      
      
   2. Report on the operational, fleet and transit facility needs to effectuate a transition to a 100 percent zero emission bus fleet.
      
      
   3. Report on progress already made on existing plans to remove fossil fuels from the City’s public transportation vehicles.
      
      
   4. Implement a US Employment Plan in any electric bus procurement to ensure that the companies that make new zero emissions buses provide good jobs with the issue providing good jobs being given added weight during any procurement to companies that:
      
      
      1. Have robust workforce development programs
         
         
      2. Prioritize employment of women, people of color, veterans, individuals returning to civilian life from the criminal justice system, individuals experiencing poverty and/or homelessness, among other targeted groups.
         
         
   5. Ensure that the provision of the benefits of electric buses are first provided to disadvantaged communities by developing an implementation plan that prioritizes electrification of bus lines that serve environmental justice communities, starting with the top 25 percent overburdened communities within CalEnviroScreen 3.0.3.
      
      
   6. Develop a comprehensive infrastructure plan that integrates renewable energy into the initial source of energy; and further direct that the LADOT should create an infrastructure working group that includes representatives from labor, utility companies, community organizations, and other key stakeholders determined by the assembled group to create infrastructure build-out plan.
      
      
   7. Coordinate with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to ensure that the power system is equipped to handle additional usage should the City transition to an all-electric transit fleet.
      
      
   8. Ensure that any new infrastructure to support increased power needs, as well as the disposal of electric car batteries, does not unfairly burden any community.
      
      
   9. Transition to a 100 percent zero emission bus fleet by 2025.
      
      
2. DIRECT the LADOT, working with the City Attorney, to prepare a separate report that outlines the current plan for bus replacement and options that may be available to change the current contract for 40 new compressed natural gas buses to all electric vehicles.
   
   
3. REFER all subsequent reports in connection to the above recommendations to the Energy, Climate Change and Environmental Justice Committee for consideration, in addition to the Transportation Committee.

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.

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (BONIN - KORETZ - BLUMENFIELD)

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AMEND Recommendation No. 1 of the Transportation Committee Report to delete Recommendation 1(i).
   
   
2. AMEND Recommendation No. 1 of the Transportation Committee Report to add Recommendation 1(d)(iii) to state:
   
   
   • 1. (d)(iii) Manufacture buses as locally as possible.
     
     
3. AMEND Recommendation No. 2 of the Transportation Committee Report to state:
   
   
   •  2.  DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to report on the feasibility of accelerating the transition to a 100 percent zero emission bus fleet to 2025 and, working with the City Attorney, include in that report the current plan for bus replacement and options that may be available to change current contracts for the purchase of new compressed natural gas buses to instead purchase all electric vehicles.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE, relative to civil service examination computer-based testing for the hiring of new employees by the City of Los Angeles.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Rodriguez – Koretz):

1. APPROVE the Personnel Department report dated October 18, 2017 relative to the resources necessary to develop a pilot program for civil service examination computer-based testing for the hiring of new employees by the City of Los Angeles.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Information Technology Agency (ITA) to report with recommendations for the use of technology to enhance the Personnel Department's computer-based civil service examination testing.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) lease with Signature 8433, LLC, to restructure the investment obligations for premises located at the Van Nuys Airport.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Third Amendment to Lease No. VNA-8433 with Signature 8433, LLC, to restructure the investment obligations for premises located at 16233 Vanowen Street at Van Nuys Airport.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on September 20, 2017 approving Resolution No. 26345 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Third Amendment to Lease No. VNA-8433 with Signature 8433, LLC to restructure the investment obligations for premises located at 16233 Vanowen Street at Van Nuys Airport.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the proposed Third Amendment to Lease No. VNA-8433 with Signature 8433, LLC, will adjust the required investment obligation in the lease from $6.3 million to $2.5 million. The remaining $3.8 million of the current investment obligation in the lease will be shifted to either Lease No. VNA-8390 or Lease No. VNA-8361. The amendment will not impact LAWA’S operating budget and will have no impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 20, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2017)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Terminal Commercial Management Concession Agreement with Westfield Airports, LLC, for additional concession space at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Third Amendment to Terminal Commercial Management Concession Agreement No. LAA-8613 with Westfield Airports, LLC, at LAX to add up to 30,000 square feet to the premises of concession space in the Midfield Satellite Concourse and generate $76.8 million in additional revenue over the term of the agreement.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on October 5, 2017 approving Resolution No. 26355 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Third Amendment to Terminal Commercial Management Concession Agreement LAA- 8613 with Westfield Airports, LLC at LAX.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the proposed amendment will generate a minimum of $6.4 million in annual revenue for LAWA and approximately $76.8 million over the 12-year operational period with no additional cost and no appropriation of funds from the Department’s Capital or Operating Budgets. Both the Third Amendment and the underlying agreement comply with LAWA’s adopted financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 20, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2017)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) lease with Swissport Cargo Services, L.P., for continued airline cargo handling services at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Amended and Restated Lease No. LAA-4747 with Swissport Cargo Services, L.P., to extend the term by one year to continue its airline cargo handling services at LAX.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on October 5, 2017 approving Resolution No. 26352 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Amended and Restated Lease with Swissport Cargo Services, L.P. at LAX.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approving the proposed lease amendment will not impact the General Fund. The Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with Swissport Cargo Services, L.P. extends the current lease for one additional year for two airline cargo handling facilities at LAX and will result in approximately $2,445,083 in rental revenue being generated for LAWA. This project complies with LAWA’s adopted financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 20, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2017)

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for approval for the admittance of seven new projects into the Affordable Housing Managed Pipeline (AHMP) as a result of the September 2016 Call for Projects and other applicable agreements, and various related actions.

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

1. ADOPT Recommendations A through E, and Recommendations G through J included in the related Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) report dated October 4, 2017, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. AMEND Recommendation F of the HCIDLA report to be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality; and, ADOPT Recommendation F as amended.
   
   
3. AMEND Recommendation K of the HCIDLA report to reflect a cost-savings amount of $2,585,183; and, ADOPT Recommendation K as amended.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The recommended actions are in compliance with the City’s financial policies in that AHMP commitments are fully funded by the Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS funds. The HCIDLA will return to Council at a later time to request authority to issue financial commitments for the seven new projects admitted into the AHMP.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the economic development of the site of the former Lincoln Heights Jail.

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

1. DETERMINE that the Lincoln Heights Jail at 401 North Avenue 19 is an Economic Development property under the Asset Management Strategic Planning Asset Evaluation Framework.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), to negotiate and execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Lincoln Property Company and Fifteen Group (Developer) for a term of 12 months with one 12-month extension at the option of the City, which should incorporate requirements that the proposed project provide the City with certain community benefits.
   
   
3. INTSTRUCT the CLA and CAO, with the assistance of EWDD, to report to Council on the proposed term sheet for the Disposition and Development Agreement, and a proposed term sheet for either a Purchase and Sale Agreement (for sale of the property) or ground lease, and terms for any other necessary documents, that will include a list of required community benefits.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE and INSTRUCT the CLA to:
   
   
   1. Hire consultants necessary to evaluate the proposed Lincoln Heights Jail development.
      
      
   2. Accept $150,000 for consultant services from the Developer to analyze the economics and financing associated with this instruction.
      
      
5. REQUEST and AUTHORIZE the City Controller to deposit, appropriate, and expend all funds received as a result of this action in Fund No. 100/28, Contractual Services Account No. 3040; and AUTHORIZE the CLA to make any technical corrections, revisions, or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), CAO, and CLA, to report on efforts taken to relocate the LADOT Yard located at 401 North Avenue 19, and include in said report fiscal impacts, costs for tenant improvements, potential funding sources and timeline, and a list of potential relocation sites.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO and CLA report that  approval of the recommendations contained on the October 20, 2017 joint CAO and CLA report will not have an immediate impact on the General Fund.  However, relocation of the LADOT Avenue 19 Yard may have an impact, should the need occur as a result of any potential development of the jail.  The extent of any future impact on the General Fund is unknown at this time.

Community Impact Statement:  Yes

For:

Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council

(Continued from Council meeting of November 1, 2017)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (PRICE for CEDILLO - BUSCAINO)

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

AMEND recommendations 2, 3, and 4 of the Economic Development Committee Report to reflect the following (changes from the original underlined):

2.  INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), to negotiate and execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Lincoln Property Company and Fifteen Group (Developer) for a term of 12 months with one 12-month extension at the option of the City, which should incorporate requirements that the proposed project provide the City with certain community benefits, said 12-month City option to be granted automatically if the Developer has met all performance milestones outlined in the ENA and the DDA has not been executed.

3.  Correct typo to INSTRUCT.

4.  AUTHORIZE and INSTRUCT the CLA to:

• Hire consultants necessary to evaluate the proposed Lincoln Heights Jail development.
  
  
•  Accept $150,000 for consultant services from the Developer to analyze the economics, financing, and Phase II environmental oversight by a non-City entity associated with this instruction.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request to approve RSG, Incorporated (RSG), the contractor selected through a Request for Bids, for a slum and blight study of the San Pedro Beacon Street and Pacific Corridor Project Areas.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Execute a contract with RSG to provide a slum and blight study of the San Pedro Beacon Street and Pacific Corridor Project Areas, for a one-year term to commence on or about November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018 and compensation in an amount not to exceed $50,000, in conformance with the draft contract attached to the HCIDLA transmittal dated October 3, 2017 and subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and compliance with City contracting requirements.
      
      
   2. Prepare Controller instructions to make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement those instructions.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to expend funds in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for the contract referenced in Recommendation 1(a) above within the Community Development Trust Fund No. 424, Account No. 43P609, San Pedro Pacific Slum Blight, upon proper written demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The recommended actions are in compliance with the City’s financial policies in that the proposed contract would be fully supported by the Community Development trust funds.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for approval to execute four new Information Technology (IT) professional services contracts with 3Di, Incorporated; Satwic Incorporated; Senryo, Incorporated; and SoftHQ; and to execute a Supplemental Agreement with Rydek Computer Professionals.

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

1. AMEND Recommendation 1 of the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) report dated October 4, 2017 relative to the request to execute four IT professional services contracts with vendors selected through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process and to execute a supplemental agreement with Rydek Computer Professionals, to also be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and adopt Recommendation 1 as amended.
   
   
2. ADOPT Recommendations 2 and 3 of the HCIDLA report.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:  
   
   
   1. Increase appropriations in the following funds and accounts:
      
      

      Fund	Account	Name	Amount
      41M/43	43P143	Housing and Community Investment	$22,775
      440/43	43P143	Housing and Community Investment	22,775
      		Total:	$45,550

      
            
   2. Increase appropriations within Fund No. 100/43, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services by $45,550.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The recommended actions are in compliance with the City’s financial policies in that the proposed contracts would be fully funded by grant and fee special purpose funds, and General Fund appropriations included in the 2017-18 Adopted Budget.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to effectuating the Winter Shelter Program.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Harris-Dawson - Bonin):

1. DIRECT the Housing and Community Investment Department with the assistance of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), to take all necessary steps to effectuate the Winter Shelter Program.
   
   
2. REQUEST LAHSA to report on the list of pick-up locations.
   
   
3. REMOVE the Hope of the Valley from the list of shelters under the Winter Shelter Program.

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.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to equipment lease-purchase financing of replacement vehicles for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the City to enter into an Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement and various other related documents with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in a not-to-exceed principal amount of $22.2 million to finance the acquisition of 180 black and white vehicles, 152 undercover vehicles, and 130 other emergency vehicles to replace existing vehicles that have met or exceeded the extended replacement criteria.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to negotiate and execute the Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement and various other related documents.
   
   
3. TRANSFER up to $976,650 from the Capital Finance Administration Fund No. 100/53, Police Vehicles Financing Account No. 000356 to LAPD Fund No. 100/70, Transportation Equipment Account No. 007340 to purchase 34 motorcycles to replace existing motorcycles that have met or exceeded the extended replacement criteria.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections and adjustments as necessary to implement the Mayor and City Council intentions.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the recommended actions would commit the City to pay JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. approximately $22.2 million (principal and interest) over five years. Lease payments will begin in Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 and will be paid from funds in the Capital Finance Administration Fund. The final lease payment will be in FY 2022-23.

Debt Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that this municipal lease-purchase financing will not cause the City's debt service payments to exceed six percent of General Revenues for non-voted approved debt as established in the City's Financial Policies, Debt Management Section.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the impact of SB 54 (de Leon) on the City.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Wesson - Cedillo - Price):

1. REQUEST the City's Immigrant and Civil Rights Advocate to report in 45 days with: a) the impact of the enactment of SB 54 on the City's immigrant community; and, b) a plan to raise public awareness about SB 54, including the creation of a consortium of organizations that provide information and access to resources to the City's immigrant community.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to report in 45 days on the impact of SB 54 on the City's policies, practices, procedures and protocols with respect to any type of contact (required or voluntary) with Federal immigration authorities.

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.

3707 South Selby Avenue (Case No. 605428) Assessor I.D. No. 4252-032-007

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to vacating a turning area located at 447 Robinwood Drive northeasterly of Kenter Avenue, VAC-E1401280, (Vacation).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of October 17, 2017, that the Vacation, pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of October 17, 2017, that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION TO VACATE No. 17-1401280 for the Vacation.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit, following Council adoption, Resolution to Vacate No. 14-1401280 to the Land Development Group of the Bureau of Engineering for recordation of said Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.

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

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RYU - PRICE) relative to a lease agreement for a new Sherman Oaks Field Office for Council District Four, to be located at 14930 Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a lease agreement for a new Sherman Oaks Field Office for Council District Four, to be located at 14930 Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and generally consistent with the terms detailed on the attachment of the motion dated March 24, 2017, attached to the Council file.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (ENGLANDER – BUSCAINO) relative to a lease with St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church for the continued use of on-site parking spaces to serve as a park-and-ride facility for the Commuter Express transit service.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the Department of General Services:

1. With the assistance and cooperation of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and the City Attorney, to negotiate a lease with St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church for the continued use of on-site parking spaces located at 15950 Chatsworth Street to serve as a park-and-ride facility for the Commuter Express transit service.
   
   
2. To report to Council with the negotiated lease terms prior to the execution of the lease.
   
   

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (O’FARRELL - HUIZAR) relative to assessing the suitability of City-owned property located at 411 North Vermont Avenue for development as a crisis shelter.

Recommendation for Council action:

DIRECT the City Administrative Officer:

1. With the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst, the Bureau of Engineering, and any other affected City stakeholders, to initiate a review of the City-owned property located at 411 North Vermont Avenue, to determine if the property is suitable for development as a crisis shelter, in conformance with the procedure set forth in the City’s Asset Evaluation Framework.
   
   
2. With the assistance of other City departments as needed, to complete an assessment of the site, a site plan, cost estimate, and if eligible, include this property on the Proposition HHH Project Expenditure Plan to be considered for funding.
   
   

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

MOTION (O'FARRELL - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for redevelopment and community services in Council District 13.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $10,248 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281213 (CD 13 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for the efforts of the Los Angeles Conservation Corps to excavate concrete, permit and plant trees on Alvarado Street by the Echo Park Senior Center.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to make any corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (PRICE for HARRIS-DAWSON - BLUMENFIELD) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Aaron Choice for an additional six months.

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

REAFFIRM Council’s findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the death of Aaron Choice (Council action of April 4, 2017) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the offer of reward by the Office of the City Clerk and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.

MOTION (PRICE for HARRIS-DAWSON - BLUMENFIELD) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Ciara Grigsby on November 18, 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 death of Ciara Grigsby on November 18, 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 (CEDILLO - PRICE) relative to extending the time periods of two 43rd Program Year (PY) (2016-17) Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan Reserve Fund loans.

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND the previously approved 43rd Program Year Consolidated Plan Reserve Fund loan of $12 million (Council File No. 16-1091), consisting of a loan up to $4 million available from April 1 to June 30, 2017 and a loan up to $8 million for the period July 1 to September 30, 2017, to extend the time period for both loans until January 31, 2018.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled City of Los Angeles, et al. v. Park West Landscape, Inc., et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.BC633354. (This case concerns litigation initiated by the City to recover damages relating to the construction of a synthetic-turf field installed at Delano Recreation Center.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on October 30, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to receive $200,000 from the Plaintiffs in settlement of the above-entitled matter.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to deposit the $200,000 settlement to Fund No. 302/89, Account No. 270K, Sub Account Delano RC's Synthetic Field.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to process the payments to the City's on-call contractors from Fund No. 302/89, Account No. 270K, Sub Account Delano RC's Synthetic Field for the replacement of Delano RC's synthetic field.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical corrections, clarifications or technical adjustments to effectuate the intent of this settlement; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Jamie McBride v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC565084. (This matter involves an appeal from a judgment entered after a jury verdict in favor of Plaintiff Jamie McBride.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on October 30, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend $1,500,000, plus accrued interest, to pay the judgment entered against the City of Los Angeles in the above-entitled matter.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,500,000, plus applicable interest, from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, in the amount of $1,500,000, plus applicable interest, and made payable to: Law Offices of Gregory W. Smith Attorney Client Trust Account.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (10);  Absent:  Cedillo, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Huizar and O'Farrell (5)

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
 
 
 
By
 
 
 
Council Clerk                                                       PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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Regular meeting recessed at 11:36 am
Special meeting convened at 11:36 am
Special meeting adjourned at 11:41 am
Regular meeting convened at 11:41 am