AGENDA
LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2012
10:00 A.M.
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER
ROOM 340, CITY HALL
200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
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President |
PAUL KREKORIAN, Second District |
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HERB J. WESSON, JR., Tenth District |
DENNIS P. ZINE, Third District |
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PAUL KORETZ, Fifth District |
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President Pro Tempore |
TONY CARDENAS, Sixth District |
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ED P. REYES, First District |
RICHARD ALARCON, Seventh District |
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BERNARD C. PARKS, Eighth District |
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Assistant President Pro Tempore |
JAN PERRY, Ninth District |
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TOM LABONGE, Fourth District |
BILL ROSENDAHL, Eleventh District |
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MITCHELL ENGLANDER, Twelfth District |
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ERIC GARCETTI, Thirteenth District |
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JOSE HUIZAR, Fourteenth District |
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JOE BUSCAINO, Fifteenth District |
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Los Angeles City Council Agenda
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am
Roll Call
Approval of the Record of Proceedings of the Council Meeting of
December 7, 2012
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Items Noticed for Public Hearing - Items 1-4
ITEM NO. (1)
CDs 1, 4 & 10
HEARING PROTESTS AND ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to levying the Wilshire Center Business Improvement District (“District”) special assessment for the District’s Eighteenth fiscal year beginning on January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
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 2013 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 2013 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 Wilshire Center Business Improvement District Advisory Board for the District’s 2013 fiscal year.
4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City and the Wilshire Center Business Improvement 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 2013 fiscal year will be recovered from the assessments collected. The amount of recoverable City costs to be charged to the District will be $15,596.63, representing two percent of the District’s anticipated assessment revenue for its 2013 fiscal year, plus an additional one percent for departmental costs associated with the direct billing of District stakeholders. 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.182315 on November 21, 2012.)
ITEM NO. (2)
CD 10
HEARING COMMENTS relative to application for determination of “Public Convenience or Necessity” for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Fresh & Easy - Express grocery store.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Fresh & Easy - Express grocery store located at 3183 Wilshire Boulevard, Unit No. 173, Los Angeles, 90010, will serve the “Public Convenience or Necessity” and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of “Public Convenience or Necessity” for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 3183 Wilshire Boulevard, Unit No. 173.
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.
Applicant: Fresh & Easy - Neighborhood Market, c/o Adam Mayfield (Jose Gomez, Adolph Ziemba AIA, and Associates, Inc., Representative)
TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 7, 2013
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 6, 2013)
ITEM NO. (3)
CD 15
HEARING PROTEST relative to initiating vacation proceedings for Park Western Drive (Portion of Northerly Side) from Western Avenue to approximately 97 feet easterly thereof (VAC E1401204).
(Public Works Committee Report adopted on October 31, 2012)
ITEM NO. (4)
et al.
HEARING PROTESTS relative to Office of Finance reports requesting approval to record liens against taxpayers for unpaid taxes.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Office of Finance to record a lien for unpaid taxes in the amounts stated below, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 21.15(o) for the following:
CD 12
a. Devoted Home Health Service Inc. (Lien: $6,039.37)
CD 5
b. BCG Attorney Search Inc. (Lien: $6,929.85)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 5-44
ITEM NO. (5)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Ms. Eleanor Brannon to the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Eleanor Brannon to the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2017, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Brannon resides in Council District 14. (Current Commission gender composition: M= 3; F=2)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending.
Background Check Review: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 30, 2012
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 14, 2012)
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Click on the above hyperlink or go to www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
ITEM NO. (6)
CD 13
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the sale and disposition of City-owned property located at 252 South Rampart Boulevard, Los Angeles, and related actions.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the sale of certain City-owned real property, located at 252 South Rampart Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90057, acquired through foreclosure by the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD).
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to:
a. Execute the sale and purchase agreement (attached to the LAHD transmittal dated August 15, 2012 contained in Council File No. 12-1352) with Restore Neighborhoods LA, Inc. (RNLA) for the Property located at 252, South Rampart Boulevard (Property) in Council District 13.
b. Execute all other ancillary documents required to effectuate the sale of the Property.
c. Negotiate and execute an acquisition loan agreement for the purchase of the subject Property for a total amount not to exceed $209,780. The loan will be a seller-financed, residual receipt loan for site acquisition. The buyer will be using non-LAHD funds for the rehabilitation of the Property.
d. Modify the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) loan agreement in the amount of $208,000 upon transfer to the LAHD. The LAHD requests to extend the term of the contract up to 40 years to be coterminous with the LAHD loan and reduce the RNLA payments to be a pro-rated share of 50 percent of the residual receipts.
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to prepare Controller's instructions and any necessary technical adjustment(s), consistent with Mayor and Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of the recommendations will result in the sale of a City-owned property obtained through foreclosure and originally financed with CRA/LA and Community Development Block Grant funds. The recommendations comply with City Financial Policies inasmuch as no City funds will be used to finance the sale of the property.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (7)
CD 5
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change at 17720-30 West Magnolia Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 12-1719 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV-2012-550-MND] filed on June 8, 2012.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the LACPC, effecting a zone change from RA-1 to (T)(Q)R3-1 for the construction, use and maintenance of a 50-unit apartment building having a floor area of approximately 85,000 square feet and a maximum height of 45 feet and 100 parking spaces located at 17720-30 West Magnolia Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval. (The LACPC also approved a Site Plan Review).
Applicant: Yarmouth HFP, LLC
Representative: Rosenheim and Associates CPC-2012-551-ZC-SPR
4. REMOVE the (T) Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to the Council file.
5. ADVISE the applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.
6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 29, 2013
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 29, 2013)
ITEM NO. (8)
CD 6
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES CITY PLANNING COMMISSION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change and Height District Change at 14500-14620 West Sherman Circle, 14529-14661 West Gault Street and 14621 West Sherman Way, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Applicant: IMT II Capital Sherman Circle, LLC
Representative: Rosenheim and Associates
TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 19, 2013
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 19, 2013)
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Click on the above hyperlink or go to www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
ITEM NO. (9)
AUDITS AND GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Controller’s follow-up audit of the energy conservation measures in the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the May 1, 2012 Controller report relative to the Controller’s follow-up audit of energy conservation measures in the City of Los Angeles.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (10)
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to actions necessary to continue the temporary employment of individuals in filled positions to be eliminated in December 2012.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to take all actions necessary to continue the temporary employment of individuals in filled positions to be eliminated in December 2012, including submitting a list of substitute authorities to the City Clerk for approval by Council, pending the identification of additional transfer opportunities with the goal of further reducing or eliminating all layoffs. The CAO should report in the next Financial Status Report on the status of these efforts.
2. INSTRUCT the CAO and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to exempt any temporary position authorities from the managed hiring process to ensure that no lapses in employment occur as a result of the expiration of the position authorities, which are currently set to expire on December 31, 2012.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (11)
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Summer View Sherman Oaks, LLC.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the refund claim filed by Summer View Sherman Oaks, LLC, for overpayment of business tax in the amount of $86,723.84 plus accumulated interest.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (12)
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Linquest Corporation.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the refund claim filed by Linquest Corporation for overpayment of business tax in the amount of $116,265.24 plus accumulated interest.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (13)
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Ford Motor Credit Company.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the refund claim filed by Ford Motor Credit Company for overpayment of business tax in the amount of $246,953.77 plus accumulated interest.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (14)
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by The Vons Companies, Inc.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the refund claim filed by The Vons Companies, Inc. for overpayment of business tax in the amount of $165,440.28 plus accumulated interest.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (15)
CD 11
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a $50,000 allocation from the Channel Gateway Venice Affordable Housing Off-Site and Community Involvement Trust Fund to support the efforts of People Organized for Westside Renewal (POWER) to advocate for affordable housing in the Venice Community Plan Area, and related actions.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish a new account G340 within the Channel Gateway/Venice Affordable Housing Off-Site and Community Involvement (Channel/Venice) Trust Fund No. 911, entitled POWER; and, APPROPRIATE from the Cash Account in the Channel/Venice Trust Fund, No. 911, to the newly created POWER Account as follows:
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Fund |
Account |
Title |
Amount |
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911/43 |
G340 |
People Organized for Westside Renewal |
$50,000 |
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $50,000 from Fund No. 911, Account G340, to the Council District 11 Community Services Account (Fund 100/56, Account 00711) administered by the City Clerk, for POWER to conduct activities that provide affordable housing as required by the Trust Fund and the Councilmember in the Venice area of Council District 11, in accordance with the provisions of the Channel Gateway/Venice Affordable Housing Off-Site and Community Involvement Trust Fund.
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From: |
Fund/Dept. |
Account |
Title |
Amount |
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911/43 |
G340 |
People Organized for Westside Renewal |
$50,000 |
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To: |
Fund/Dept. |
Account |
Title |
Amount |
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100/56 |
000711 |
Council District 11 Community Services |
$50,000 |
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to prepare the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to, POWER, as appropriate, in the above amounts, for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, if needed; and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.
4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
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.
ITEM NO. (16)
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to grant awards from the Los Angeles County Probation Department to support the Young Women: From Adversity to Resiliency (YWAR) Program, and from the U.S. Department of Justice under the Second Chance Act Juvenile Offender Reentry Program, and related actions.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to retroactively accept the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-2013 California Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (FY 2012/2013 JJCPA) Grant in the amount of $205,720 from the Los Angeles County Department of Probation (Probation) in support of the YWAR Program and execute the 12th year Memorandum of Understanding with Probation for the period effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 and submit any other necessary agreement and documents relative to the grant award, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to retroactively apply for and to accept the FY 2011 Second Chance Act Juvenile Offender Reentry Program for Planning and Demonstration Projects (FY11 Second Chance Act) Grant in the amount of $50,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) to support the development of an effective offender reentry strategy for the City's juvenile population and execute the Grant Award with OJJDP for the period effective October 11, 2011 through March 31, 2013, and submit any other necessary agreement and documents relative to the grant award, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Establish a receivable in the Schiff-Cardenas Act Fund No. 45D in the amount of $205,720, disburse the grant funds upon presentation of documentation or proper demand by the Mayor's Office, and create appropriation accounts within Fund 45D/46 as follows:
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Account |
Name |
Amount |
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46J146 |
Salaries - Mayor's GRYD Office |
$150,943 |
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46J299 |
Related Costs (Fringe) |
$41,887 |
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46J302 |
Supplies |
$3,000 |
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46J310 |
Curriculum, Materials, Activities |
$3,000 |
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46J315 |
Equipment and Software |
$3,000 |
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46J320 |
Training and Development |
$1,600 |
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46J605 |
Other-Stipends, Events, Mileage |
$2,290 |
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Total: |
$205,720 |
b. Upon submission of proper documentation and approval from the Mayor's Office, transfer up to $192,830 from the Schiff-Cardenas Fund No. 45D as follows:
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From: |
Fund/Dept. |
Account |
Title |
Amount |
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45D/46 |
46J146 |
Salaries - Mayor's GRYD |
$150,943 |
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45D/46 |
46J299 |
Related Costs |
$41,887 |
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Total: |
$192,830 |
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To: |
Fund/Dept. |
Account |
Title |
Amount |
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100/46 |
001020 |
Salaries Grant Reimbursed |
$150,943 |
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45D/46 |
5346 |
Related Costs Reimbursement |
$41,887 |
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Total: |
$192,830 |
c. Establish a new fund entitled FY 2011 OJJDP Second Chance Act Planning Grant (FY11 Second Chance Act) Fund No. XXX, Department 46; establish a receivable in the amount of $50,000, disburse grant funds upon presentation of documentation or proper demand from the Mayor's Office, and create new appropriation accounts with the new Fund XXX, Department 46 as follows:
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Account |
Name |
Amount |
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46J146 |
Salaries - Mayor’s GRYD Office |
$39,200 |
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46J213 |
Travel |
$7,050 |
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46J601 |
Supplies |
$3,750 |
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Total: |
$50,000 |
d. Upon submission of proper documentation and approval from the Mayor's Office, transfer up to $39,200 from the FY 11 Second Chance Act Fund No. XXX, Department 46 as follows:
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From: |
Fund/Dept. |
Account |
Title |
Amount |
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45D/46 |
46J146 |
Salaries - Mayor’s GRYD |
$39,200 |
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To: |
Fund/Dept. |
Account |
Title |
Amount |
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100/46 |
001020 |
Salaries - Grant Reimbursed |
$39,200 |
4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required to implement the actions approved by the Mayor and Council on these matters, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that acceptance of the FY 2012/2013 JJCPA Grant and the FY 11 Second Chance Act Grants in the amount of $205,720 and $50,000 respectively and approval of the grant-related actions will result in the implementation of essential reentry services to reduce gang violence. These grants provide funding for program implementation, training and planning activities through personnel, travel, supplies, equipment and other expenditures. Relative to the FY 11 Second Chance Act Grant, there is approximately $196,631 in Mayor's GRYD Office salary and fringe benefit costs not paid by the grant, of which $54,657 will be used to meet the match requirement. As this amount is included in the FY 2012-13 Mayor's Adopted Budget, no additional appropriation is necessary at this time. Accepting the grants and approving the recommendations would be in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that budgeted General Fund revenues plus grant revenues are available to support the cost of these programs. Funding to continue the programs beyond the performance periods are contingent upon the receipt of additional grant funds or General Fund appropriations.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (17)
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to transition of the housing assets and functions of the former Community Redevelopment Agency/Los Angeles (CRA/LA) to the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), and related actions.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the Housing Asset Transfer Agreement (Attachment A of the joint Chief Legislative Analyst [CLA]/City Administrative Officer [CAO] report dated December 4, 2012 contained in Council File No. 12-0049) between the City of Los Angeles and the CRA/LA, Designated Local Authority (DLA) and authorize the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to execute the Housing Asset Transfer Agreement and make technical amendments, subject to the approval of the CAO and CLA, regarding the CRA/LA Affordable Housing Assets and Functions, subject to the approval of the Housing Asset List and the Housing Asset Transfer Agreement by the State Department of Finance.
2. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report to the City Council and Mayor if substantial changes are made to the Housing Asset Transfer Agreement by the CRA/LA-DLA Oversight Board.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA/CAO report that there is no immediate fiscal impact caused by the approval of the recommendation to authorize the LAHD to execute the Housing Asset Transfer Agreement with the CRA/LA-DLA. A separate joint report from the CAO and the CLA will address the additional staffing and resources needed for the LAHD to absorb and manage the housing assets and functions to be transferred to the LAHD.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (18)
MOTION (CARDENAS - HUIZAR); and Los Angeles Housing Department, Community Development Department, and Chief Legislative Analyst to report; relative to updating the tax-exempt financing policies and existing Joint Powers Agreements, and streamlining the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 hearing process.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Click on the above hyperlink or go to http://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm for background documents.)
ITEM NO. (19)
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 39 th Program Year of the Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan - First Year Action Plan.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. NOTE and FILE the communication from the Mayor dated October 5, 2012 relative to the 39th Program Year of the Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan - First Year Action Plan.
2. REQUEST that the Mayor work with the Chief Legislative Analyst, the City Administrative Officer, and the City Clerk to schedule the Mayor’s proposed the 39th Program Year of the Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan - First Year Action Plan for Council consideration by January 2, 2013.
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.
ITEM NO. (20)
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the negotiation and execution of a lease renewal for office space for staff of Channel 35 of the Information Technology Agency (ITA) at the Union Bank Building, 120 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease renewal for office space at 120 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 for staff of Channel 35 of the ITA, as substantially outlined in the November 15, 2012 report from the GSD, attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the City is currently paying $24,970 per month ($2.50 per rentable square foot per month). The new lease rate will be $19,976 per month ($2.00 per square foot per month) for the entire new lease period. This is a 20 percent savings over the current rate, and will save almost $60,000 every year. The lease is currently paid 50 percent by the General Fund, because it was being used by the Bureau of Engineering and the Los Angeles Police Department during the construction of the PAB, and 50 percent by the Telecommunications Development Account (TDA). Effective July 1, 2013, the lease will be fully funded by the TDA, as Channel 35 will use 100 percent of the space. Therefore, this will result in a cost savings to the General Fund of $160,000 per year.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (21)
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the negotiation and execution of a new lease agreement for office space within the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza located at 4125 South Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), South Traffic Division.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a new lease for the continued use by the LAPD of office space at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza located at 4125 South Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90008.
2. APPROPRIATE $225,477 to the GSD 6030 Leasing Account to fund this lease obligation.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that because this was a $1/year lease, there is no funding available in the GSD 6030 Leasing Account. The rent required for the period from October 1, 2012 through the end of the current fiscal year is $225,477. The GSD is therefore requesting an appropriation of funds at this time to cover the rent obligation for this fiscal year. The 2013-14 request for the 6030 Leasing Account will be adjusted to reflect this new lease obligation.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (22)
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the negotiation and execution of a lease renewal for studio space for Channel 35 of the Information Technology Agency (ITA) at 319 East Second Street, Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease renewal for office space at 319 East Second Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 for Channel 35 of the ITA, as substantially outlined in the November 15, 2012 report from the GSD, attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the City is currently paying $8,980 per month ($1.46 per rentable square foot per month). The new lease rate will be $7,365 per month ($1.20 per square foot per month) for the entire new lease period, with no annual escalation. This is a savings of almost 18 percent which equates to approximately $20,000 savings every year. This lease is paid 100 percent by the Telecommunications Development Account; therefore there is no impact to the General Fund.
ITEM NO. (23)
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the negotiation and execution of a lease renewal for office space for staff of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety at Paramount Plaza, located at 3550 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease renewal for office space at 3550 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010 for staff of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, as substantially outlined in the November 15, 2012 report from the GSD, attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the City is currently paying $80,135 per month ($1.74 per rentable square foot plus $82.77 per parking space x 195 spaces) plus $120 per month for a rooftop antenna. The new lease rate will be $45,042 ($1.50 per rentable square foot plus $60 per parking space x 114 spaces) plus the antenna fee. The reduced square footage coupled with a large reduction in the rental rate results in a savings of slightly over $420,000 over a full calendar year. This is a direct savings to the General Fund. The annual rental rate increase is five cents ($.05) per square foot per month. For year two, this will equal a $1,273.40 total increase per month, or $15,280.80 increase per year over the total first-year monthly rental rate of $38,202 and annual rental rate of $458,424.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (24)
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the negotiation and execution of a lease renewal for office space for staff of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Behavioral Sciences Section, at Paramount Plaza, located at 3550 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease renewal for office space at 3550 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010 for staff of the LAPD, as substantially outlined in the November 15, 2012 report from the GSD, attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the City is currently paying $18,273 per month ($1.734 per rentable square foot per month plus $70 per parking space x 24 spaces). The new lease rate will be $17,786 ($1.65 per rentable square foot per month plus $60 per parking space x 24 spaces). This will result in a savings of approximately $6,000 over a full calendar year for the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (25)
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the negotiation and execution of a lease renewal for office space for staff of the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), at Paramount Plaza, located at 3550 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease renewal for office space at 3550 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010 for staff of the LAHD, as substantially outlined in the November 15, 2012 report from the GSD, attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the City is currently paying $37,877 per month ($1.68 per rentable square foot plus $82.77 per parking space x 76 spaces). The new lease rate will be $32,042 ($1.50 per rentable square foot plus $60 per parking space x now only 64 spaces). Three free months' rent in the first year of the renewed lease, along with the reduction in both the rental rate and parking rate, will result in a savings of slightly over $154,000 during the first twelve months and then approximately $70,000 a year for the subsequent twelve months. The annual rental rate increase is five cents ($.05) per square foot per month. For year two, this will equal a $940.05 total increase per month, or $11,280.60 increase per year over the total first-year monthly rental rate of $28,202 and annual rental rate of $338,424. The landlord has agreed to start the new lease term on January 1, 2013, three months ahead of the original lease expiration. This results in the above monthly savings commencing three months earlier. LAHD pays 100 percent of these lease costs. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (26)
PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the transfer of land-use functions previously managed by the former Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to the Department of City Planning (DCP).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the addition of resolution authorities through the end of this fiscal year for one Senior City Planner, one City Planner, two City Planning Associates, one Architectural Associate III and one GIS Information Systems Supervisor I, subject to review and approval by the Personnel Department as to classification, the City Administrative Officer (CAO) Employee Relations Division as to pay grade determination, and the Managed Hiring Committee.
2. PROVIDE seven months of interim funding in the amount of $465,176 for the requested resolution authorities and direct the Controller to appropriate the funds from the Unappropriated Balance Fund 100/58, Account 000137 Layoff Avoidance, to the Planning Department, Fund 100/68, Account 001010 Salaries General.
3. CONSIDER the formal request in Council file 12-0014-S4 to transfer the CRA land-use functions to the City once the staff has been hired.
4. DIRECT the DCP to:
a. Work with the CAO to evaluate the staffing levels and work program for the CRA land-use responsibilities to determine if and when it is necessary to request additional staff.
b. Conduct a fee study to determine whether or not fees could support the new employees.
c. Provide a timeline that details tasks required to implement the transition.
d. Identify costs for the transition, such as space requirements, moving costs and computers.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that if the above recommendations are adopted, there is a potential additional impact to the General Fund of at least $465,176 for 2012-13 and possibly $1,425,073 annually thereafter for salaries and related costs for new positions. Funding for the positions was not included in the 2012-13 Adopted Budget. The recommendations in this report do not comply with City Financial Policies in that one-time funding is being used to fund ongoing expenditures. Funding to continue the work program beyond the current fiscal year will depend on the possibility of imposing new fees and the priorities and funding sources identified by Council and the Mayor for the 2013-14 Budget.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
ITEM NO. (27)
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUIZAR - KORETZ) relative to Department of City Planning and City Administrative Officer to report on the status of the transition of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles land use authorities to the City of Los Angeles.
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Click on the above hyperlink or go to http://www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)
ITEM NO. (28)
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTED BUDGET RECOMMENDATION relative to a report regarding Department of City Planning and Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles(CRA/LA) responsibilities and positions in the context of the CRA/LA dissolution.
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Click on the above hyperlink or go to http://www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)
ITEM NO. (29)
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C-109444 with Psomas and Associates for design and construction support services for the Bureau of Engineering Bridge Improvement Program and the Street Stormwater Division.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C-109444 between the City of Los Angeles and Psomas and Associates to extend the contract term for four years through October 31, 2018 and to add $3.9 million to the contract ceiling, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
2. AUTHORIZE the President or two members, Board of Public Works, to execute Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C-109444 between the City and Psomas and Associates.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the project work covered by proposed Amendment No. 2 will have an additional impact to the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (30)
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initiating assessment proceedings for the street lighting improvement of Ridgewood Place and Wilton Drive between Beverly Boulevard and Second Street in Council District Four.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (LaBonge - Buscaino):
1. DIRECT the Bureau of Street Lighting to initiate assessment proceedings under the Improvement Act of 1911 or Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 and Sections 6.1-6.15 of the Administrative Code for the street lighting improvement of Ridgewood Place and Wilton Drive between Beverly Boulevard and Second Street in Council District Four.
2. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the preparation of an environmental document under Article III, Section 3, and Class 3(10) of the City of Los Angeles Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis on this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (31)
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to instituting assessment proceedings for a street lighting improvement district for the portion of Windsor Square bounded by First Street on the north, Third Street on the south, Larchmont Boulevard on the west and Norton Avenue on the east in Council District Four.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (LaBonge - Buscaino):
1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the preparation of an environmental document under Article III, Section 3, and Class 3(10) of the City of Los Angeles Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act.
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Street Lighting to report with recommendations for instituting assessment proceedings for a street lighting improvement district for the portion of Windsor Square bounded by First Street on the north, Third Street on the south, Larchmont Boulevard on the west and Norton Avenue on the east in Council District Four.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis on this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (32)
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to temporarily closing three pedestrian walkways south of the Santa Monica 10 Freeway.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Wesson - Zine):
1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to initiate proceedings to temporarily close the walkways as described in the Motion, subject to the conditions to be prescribed by the BOE, pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4, or any other City or State law, as appropriate, for a period of eighteen (18) months upon Council approval.
a. Adjacent property on the East: 2507 Bronson at 4200 25th Street (Rosa Parks Villa) and the adjacent property on the West: 2500 Block Crenshaw Boulevard (10 freeway and Rosa Parks Villa).
b. Adjacent property on the East: 2501 Crenshaw Boulevard (U Haul) and the adjacent property on the West: 2300 S. Victoria Avenue (Cunningham Village).
c. Adjacent property on the East: 2403 S. Wellington Road and the adjacent property on the West: 2346 Virginia Road at 2400 S Buckingham.
2. INSTRUCT the BOE to report back on the feasibility of temporarily closing the walkways.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis on this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (33)
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting authority to execute Amendment No. 2 to Supplemental Agreement to Contracts with Gruen Associates, Perkins and Will, and RNL Design, for On-Call Architectural Engineering Design Consultant Services.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Supplemental Agreement to the Contracts between the City of Los Angeles and Gruen Associates (C-105731), Perkins & Will (C-105732), and RNL Design (C-105736) authorizing a five-year time extension from October 7, 2012, to October 7, 2017.
2. AUTHORIZE the President or two members, Board of Public Works (Board), to execute Amendment No.2 for Gruen Associates (C-105731), Perkins & Will (C-105732), and RNL Design (C-105736).
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. Funding for these three Amendments is provided from the proceeds of the sale of Proposition Q - Public Safety General Obligation Bonds authorized in the March 5, 2002 election.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (34)
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INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Los Angeles Police Academy Replacement Training Facility Project.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the CEQA; that the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council File No. 12-1812 in the custody of the City Clerk; and ADOPT the CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (W.O. E170828F).
2. ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring Program, as attached to the Council file.
3. APPROVE the project as described in the Initial Study.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Public Works reports that the estimated construction cost of the project is approximately $12,000,000 with funding from surplus Proposition Q Public Safety Facilities General Obligation Bond Program savings, program contingency and accrued interest. The project will not impact the General Fund.
ITEM NO. (35)
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed Third Amendment to Contract No. DA-4260 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to extend the term and increase funding for program management services for the Capital Improvement Program of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
2. APPROVE the Third Amendment to Contract No. DA·4260 between the City of Los Angeles and AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of November 13, 2012 by Resolution No. 24951 authorizing the Executive Director to execute the Third Amendment to Contract No. DA-4260 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to extend the term and increase funding for program management services for the Capital Improvement Program of LAWA.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that additional funds for continued program management services by AECOM Technical Services, Inc. be allocated as required from the LAX Airport Revenue Fund in the not-to-exceed amount of $25,496,652 to fund through Year 6 of AECOM Contract No. DA-4260. While initial costs for the services have been allocated to WBS Elements associated with currently Board approved projects including Bradley West (1.08.10-700), Central Utility Plant (1.09.03-700), Elevators and Escalators Systems Upgrades (1.09.11-700), costs may be allocated in the future to additional Board approved projects and their respective WBS Elements.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 14, 2013
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 11, 2013)
ITEM NO. (36)
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Third Amendment to Operating Agreement No. DA-3745 with Servisair LLC to extend the term and increase funding for courtesy transportation services at LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
2. APPROVE the Third Amendment to Agreement No. DA-3745 with Servisair LLC.
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of November 13, 2012 by Resolution No. 24952 authorizing the Executive Director to execute the Third Amendment to Operating Agreement No. DA-3745 with Servisair LLC to extend the term and increase funding for courtesy transportation services at ONT.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that funds for this contract amendment are currently available in the Fiscal Year 2012-13 Los Angeles World Airports Operating Budget in ONT Cost Center 1300031 - ONT Landside Operations, Commitment Item 520 - Contractual Services. Funds for subsequent years will be requested as part of the annual budget process.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 14, 2013
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 11, 2013)
ITEM NO. (37)
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Fourth Amendment to Contract No. DA-3737 with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. to extend the term and increase funding for operation and maintenance of the computerized parking revenue control system at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(32) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
2. APPROVE the Fourth Amendment to Contract No. DA-3737 with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of November 13, 2012 by Resolution No. 24953 authorizing the Executive Director to execute the Fourth Amendment to Contract No. DA-3737 with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. to extend the term and increase funding for operation and maintenance of the computerized parking revenue control system at LAX and ONT.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that funds for this item are available in the Fiscal Year 2012-13 Los Angeles World Airports Operating Budget in LAX Cost Center 2001069 - LND Parking Structures - All, and ONT Cost Center 1300031 - ONT Landside Operations Section, Commitment Item 520 - Contractual Services. Funding for subsequent fiscal years will be requested as part of the annual budget process.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 14, 2013
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 11, 2013)
ITEM NO. (38)
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed First Amendment to Contracts DA-4415 with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., DA-4416 with Vanir Development and Construction Consulting, and DA-4417 with Jacobs Project Management Company for professional construction support services for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
2. APPROVE the First Amendment to Contract Nos. DA-4415 with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., DA-4416 with Vanir Development and Construction Consulting, and DA-4417 with Jacobs Project Management Company.
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of November 13, 2012 by Resolution No. 24949 authorizing the Executive Director to execute the First Amendment to Contract Nos. DA-4415 with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., DA-4416 with Vanir Development and Construction Consulting, and DA-4417 with Jacobs Project Management Company for professional construction support services for LAWA.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the total combined contract amount for the six on-call construction support services contracts will be $76,000,000. To date, the Board has appropriated a combined total of $63,252,267 for all six contracts providing construction support services. Based on forecasts of all future task orders at this time, staff is requesting the balance of $12,747,733 in new funding appropriations. Staff requests the Board set the total amount of capital funds appropriated to date for Contract Nos. DA-4413 (Arcadis), DA-4414 (CH2M Hill), DA-4415 (Parsons), DA-4416 (Vanir), DA-4417 (Jacobs) and DA-4418 (KDG) for on-call construction support services at $76,000,000 and allocate funds from the LAX Airport Revenue Fund to Bradley West (1.08.10-700), Central Utility Plant (1.09.03-700), Elevators and Escalators Systems Upgrades (1.09.11-700) and additional capital projects and their respective WBS elements as needed. This appropriation of funds shall supersede all prior funding appropriations previously approved by the Board for these contracts.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 14, 2013
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 11, 2013)
ITEM NO. (39)
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ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed First Amendment to Agreement No. 11-2976 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for construction management services for the South Wilmington Grade Separation.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the determination by the Los Angeles Harbor Department that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
2. APPROVE the First Amendment to Agreement No. 11-2976 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for construction management services for the South Wilmington Grade Separation.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed First Amendment to the Harbor Department's (Port) Agreement with AECOM Technical Services lnc., (AECOM) for construction management services of the South Wilmington Grade Separation Project (Project), will include no additional request for compensation. The Port has only spent approximately $53,210 of the total compensation amount of $3,836,300 from the original Agreement due to a delay in hiring a contractor to implement construction of the proposed Project. The proposed Amendment will extend the term of the contract from to three to five years and allow AECOM to complete the construction management services through the construction period and close-out phase of approximately the 2015-16 fiscal year. There is no impact on the City General Fund and funding for the proposed Amendment has been included in the Harbor Revenue Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 18, 2013
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 18, 2013)
ITEM NO. (40)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting the parking of over-sized vehicles during the hours of 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. on both sides of Wilshire Boulevard between Fairfax and La Brea Avenues.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (LaBonge - Koretz):
1. RESOLVE, pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 84 inches in height during the hours of 9:00 AM through 4:00 PM on the both sides of Wilshire Boulevard, between Fairfax and La Brea Avenues.
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, in consultation with Council District Four, to post signs giving notice of the parking restrictions on the both sides of Wilshire Boulevard, between Fairfax Avenue and La Brea Avenue.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (41) - Two Reports on One File
BUDGET AND FINANCE and PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEES REPORTS relative to the status of position unfreeze requests submitted for Managed Hiring Committee review/approval for the months of July and August 2012.
A. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the September 13, 2012 reports from the City Administrative Officer (CAO) relative to the status of position unfreeze requests submitted for Managed Hiring Committee review/approval for the months of July and August 2012.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
B. PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendations for Council action:
1. NOTE and FILE the September 13, 2012 reports from the CAO relative to the status of position unfreeze requests submitted for Managed Hiring Committee review/approval for the months of July and August 2012.
2. INSTRUCT the CAO to report back in 30 days on the feasibility of eliminating unfreeze requests for 100 percent special-funded positions from the Managed Hiring Committee review/approval process.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (42) - Two Reports on One File
PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to the expansion of the City’s Accounting Assistance Resource Program (Program).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to employ Accounting Interns as required to provide accounting assistance to departments.
2. ADD the following As Needed positions to the Controller’s position authority:
Administrative Intern I ($14.97 - $18.59)
Administrative Intern II ($16.28 - $20.23)
Administrative Trainee ($14.03 - $17.43)
Student Professional Worker ($12.56 - $15.60)
Student Worker ($12.74)
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Controller reports that there will be no additional impact to the General Fund. Departments requesting assistance must identify funds available to reimburse the Program. No additional funds are being requested for this Program.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (43) - Two Reports on One File
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to a proposal for an enhanced governance structure of the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) and for authority to release a request for proposal for operating management services of the LACC.
A. TRADE, COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Perry - Zine):
1. APPROVE and INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to work together and report back with the legislative actions necessary to expand the duties and scope of responsibilities of the existing LACC Commission to instead operate as a Board of Commissioners that advises the Mayor and Council on all policies related to tourism, marketing Los Angeles, convention business, and administration of the Alternative Service Management and Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board agreements.
2. APPROVE and INSTRUCT the CAO and the CLA to work together and report back with the legislative actions necessary to create a Chief Executive Officer position that serves as a representative of the Board and a liaison to the Mayor, the Council and City department.
3. REQUEST that the City Attorney work with the CAO and the CLA to prepare and present an Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to implement the intent of the above recommendations.
4. ADOPT Attachment 4, which amends the Booking Policy by:
a. Shortening the booking window from 24 months to 12 months.
b. Eliminating grandfathered exceptions.
5. ADOPT a goal for the LACC to increase citywide convention attendees by 50 percent over historical amounts between 400,000 and 425,000.
6. INSTRUCT the CAO and the CLA to report back on recommendations on how to increase hotel capacity in furtherance of the City's goal of increasing convention business by 50 percent.
7. INSTRUCT the CAO and the CLA to, if necessary, review the goals of the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board contract to make consistent with the outlined proposal.
8. INSTRUCT the CAO to utilize the Office of Economic Analysis to study the potential citywide impact on revenues and job creation as a result of the City's goal of increasing convention business by 50 percent.
9. APPROVE and INSTRUCT the CAO to release a Request for Proposal substantially in the form of the attached draft for the operation and management of the LACC.
10. INSTRUCT the CAO to report back and present recommendations on a private management firm for Mayor and Council consideration upon conclusion of the Request for Proposal Process.
11. INSTRUCT the CAO to work with the City Attorney to revise the Administrative Code to reflect current Discount Policy operating practices.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that an alternative management structure for the LACC could generate General Fund savings of $2.1 million to $6.3 million for the first year and up to $3.8 million to $8.5 million by the fifth year. However, the actual General Fund savings cannot be determined at this time and largely depend on responses to the Request for Proposal. Changes recommended to the governance structure are anticipated to have a financial impact equivalent to the cost of the Chief Executive Officer's salary, which would be competitive to Chief Executive Officers of similar type positions in the convention industry. Increasing the number of citywide conventions will increase the amount of Transit Occupancy Tax received by the City, but that amount requires further study by the Office of Economic Analysis. There is no additional negative impact on the General Fund.
Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this report has no immediate debt impact on the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
B. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Perry - Zine):
1. APPROVE and INSTRUCT the CAO and the CLA to work together and report back with the legislative actions necessary to expand the duties and scope of responsibilities of the existing LACC Commission to instead operate as a Board of Commissioners that advises the Mayor and Council on all policies related to tourism, marketing Los Angeles, convention business, and administration of any potential Alternative Service Management and Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board agreements.
2. APPROVE and INSTRUCT the CAO and the CLA to work together and report back with the legislative actions necessary to create a Chief Executive Officer position that serves as a representative of the Board and a liaison to the Mayor, the Council and City department.
3. REQUEST that the City Attorney work with the CAO and the CLA to prepare and present an Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to implement the intent of the above recommendations.
4. ADOPT Attachment 4, which amends the Booking Policy by:
a. Shortening the booking window from 24 months to 12 months.
b. Eliminating grandfathered exceptions.
c. Instruct the CAO and the CLA to confer with the management of the Los Angeles Auto Show to attempt to meet common interest goals in relation to the amended Booking Policy referenced above.
5. ADOPT a goal for the LACC to increase citywide convention attendees by 50 percent over historical amounts between 400,000 and 425,000.
6. INSTRUCT the CAO and the CLA to report back on recommendations on how to increase hotel capacity in furtherance of the City's goal of increasing convention business by 50 percent.
7. INSTRUCT the CAO and the CLA to, if necessary, review the goals of the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board contract to make consistent with the outlined proposal.
8. INSTRUCT the CAO to utilize the Office of Economic Analysis to study the potential citywide impact on revenues and job creation as a result of the City's goal of increasing convention business by 50 percent.
9. HOLD and Refer Back to the Budget and Finance Committee for further consideration recommendation numbers 9 and 10 of the CAO report, attached to the Council file, relative to a request for proposal for the operation and management of the LACC.
10. INSTRUCT the CAO to report back to the Budget and Finance Committee on the General Fund impacts of potential changes in positions if current LACC employees are displaced to other General Fund positions upon the transition to a private management firm at the LACC.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that an alternative management structure for the LACC could generate General Fund savings of $2.1 million to $6.3 million for the first year and up to $3.8 million to $8.5 million by the fifth year. However, the actual General Fund savings cannot be determined at this time and largely depend on responses to the Request for Proposal. Changes recommended to the governance structure are anticipated to have a financial impact equivalent to the cost of the Chief Executive Officer's salary, which would be competitive to Chief Executive Officers of similar type positions in the convention industry. Increasing the number of citywide conventions will increase the amount of Transit Occupancy Tax received by the City, but that amount requires further study by the Office of Economic Analysis. There is no additional negative impact on the General Fund.
Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this report has no immediate debt impact on the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of November 20, 2012)
ITEM NO. (44) - Two Reports on One File
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE relative to establishing a bike-sharing program in the City of Los Angeles, and the development of a permitting process for the installation of bike-share kiosks in the public right-of-way.
A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendations for Council action:
1. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation LADOT, Bureau of Engineering (BOE), and Bureau of Street Services (BSS), in consultation with the City Attorney, to work together to develop a permitting process that provides for the installation of bike-share kiosks in the public right-of-way.
2. DIRECT the LADOT, BOE, and BSS to report back within 30 days for approval of a functioning permit process that would allow for the siting of Bike Nation kiosks on public right-of-way by December 2012.
B. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Huizar - Garcetti - Wesson):
1. DIRECT the LADOT, BOE and BSS to develop a permitting process that provides for the installation of bike-share kiosks in the public right-of-way.
2. DIRECT the LADOT and the Bureaus of Engineering and Street Services to report back within 30 days for approval of a functioning permit process that would allow for the siting of Bike Nation kiosks on public right-of-way by December 2012.
Fiscal Impact Statement: LADOT reports that no impact to the City's general fund is anticipated with the implementation of this program.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 45-60
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (45)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR and CITY ETHICS COMMISSION relative to the appointment of Mr. Kenneth M. Simril to the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System Board.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Kenneth M. Simril to the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System Board for the term ending June 30, 2014 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Simril resides in Council District Two. (Current Board gender composition: M=3; F=0).
Ethics Commission Review: Complete.
Background Check Review: Complete.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 23, 2012
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 14, 2012)
(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (46)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Ms. Shashi K. Hanuman to the Housing Authority for the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) Board of Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Shashi K. Hanuman to the HACLA Board of Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2017 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Hanuman resides in Council District 14. (Current Commission gender composition: M = 3; F = 3; Vacant = 1)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending.
Background Check Review: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (47)
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the City's Municipal Lobbying Ordinance to eliminate the requirement for lobbying entities to file a paper copy of various filings required to be filed electronically.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending various provisions of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to eliminate the requirement for lobbying entities to file a paper copy of various filings required to be made electronically.
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.
(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (48)
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of Slope Easement for Summitridge Drive at Ferrari Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-1902).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that the quitclaim of Slope Easement for Summitridge Drive at Ferrari Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-1902) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. APPROVE the quitclaim of Slope Easement for Summitridge Drive at Ferrari Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-1902) as shown colored red on Exhibit A of the November 29, 2012 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition:
That petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering with respect to the payment of the document recording fee.
3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated November 29, 2012, to approve the petitioner's request for the quitclaim of Slope Easement for Summitridge Drive at Ferrari Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-1902).
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE authorizing the quitclaim of Slope Easement for Summitridge Drive at Ferrari Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-1902).
5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action and ORDINANCE to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $6,869.40 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
ITEM NO. (49)
et al. RESOLUTIONS relative to removing various properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the following properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP), inasmuch as the owner(s) have corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the LAHD’s report of December 5, 2012:
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a. Property at 415 West Avenue 37 (Case No. 335240).
Assessor I.D. No. 5451-012-012
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b. Property at 8843 South Menlo Avenue (Case No. 337560).
Assessor I.D. No. 6038-012-028
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c. Property at 8843 South Menlo Avenue (Case No. 372057).
Assessor I.D. No. 6038-012-028
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d. Property at 202 East 54th Street (Case No. 339427).
Assessor I.D. No. 5101-013-011
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e. Property at 2457 East Boulder Street (Case No. 228980).
Assessor I.D. No. 5177-022-026
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f. Property at 1166 South Orme Avenue (Case No. 305015).
Assessor I.D. No. 5170-003-018
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g. Property at 2457 East Boulder Street (Case No. 316610).
Assessor I.D. No. 5177-022-026
ITEM NO. (50)
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) relative to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for an independent financial analysis of The Village at Westfield Topanga Project (Project), and related actions.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the CLA to execute a MOU substantially in conformance with Attachment A of the CLA Report dated November 9, 2012 (contained in Council file No. 11-1980-S5) relative to negotiation of the terms and conditions necessary to implement assistance for the development of The Village at Westfield Topanga.
2. REQUEST the Controller to deposit all funds received as a result of this action in Fund 100/28, Contractual Services Account 003040, and AUTHORIZE the CLA to make any technical corrections, revisions, or clarification to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
3. AUTHORIZE the CLA to select a consultant(s) as needed to conduct the analyses necessary to evaluate the economic impacts of this Project
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (51)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST relative to the 2013 Council Recess Schedule.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE to approve the 2013 Council Recess Schedule, in accordance with Charter Section 242, with the understanding that Council may introduce resolutions to remove any conference dates from the recess schedule if a quorum is expected, as follows:
National League of Cities Annual Congressional City Conference, Friday, 3/8/13 through Wednesday, 3/13/13 (event held from 3/9/13 through 3/13/13 in Washington, D.C. [3/8/13 is recommended as a travel day])
Good Friday, Friday, 3/29/13
Summer Recess, Friday, 7/5/13 through Friday, 7/19/13
League of California Cities Annual Conference and Exposition, Wednesday, 9/18/13 through Friday, 9/20/13 (event held from 9/18/13 through 9/20/13 in Sacramento, CA)
National League of Cities Annual Congress of Cities and Exposition, Tuesday, 11/12/13 through Friday, 11/15/13 (event held from 11/12/13 through 11/15/13 in Seattle, WA)
Winter Recess, Friday 12/20/13 through Friday, 1/3/14
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (52)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK and RESOLUTION relative to certified results of the votes cast in the Special Community Facilities District No. 9 (Downtown Streetcar) Election held Monday, December 3, 2012.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION declaring the certified results of the Special Community Facilities District No. 9 (Downtown Streetcar) Election held December 3, 2012.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that adoption of the Resolution will have no impact on the City's General Fund. The funds for conducting the Special Community Facilities District No. 9 (Downtown Streetcar) Election will be reimbursed by the Streetcar Developer and no additional funds are required at this time.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (53)
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CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (REYES - CARDENAS) relative to an increase in the commitment to the MacArthur Park Metro Apartments Phase A by $967,441 utilizing Proposition 1C Transit Oriented Development (Prop 1C TOD) funds and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to increase the commitment to the MacArthur Park Metro Apartments Phase A by $967,441 utilizing Prop 1C TOD funds in the amount of $392,441 and HOME funds in the amount of$575,000.
2. AUTHORIZE the LAHD to establish accounts, reallocate and expend funds as detailed in the instructions below and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the following instructions:
a. Establish a new interest bearing Fund No. XXX entitled Proposition 1C Transit Oriented Development (TOD) for receipts and disbursement of the housing proceeds from the State of California Department Housing and Community Development (HCD) in the amount of $725,000, to be administered by the LAHD (pursuant to Council File No. 12-1555).
b. Establish a new account and appropriate within TOD Fund No. XXX in the amount of $725,000:
|
Account |
Name |
Amount |
|
43J890 |
Prop 1C TOD |
$725,000 |
c. Expend funds, not to exceed $725,000 upon proper written demand from the General Manager, LAHD, or designee as shown in item No. 2b.
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD or designee, to reallocate the funding of MacArthur Park Metro Phase A from Affordable Housing Trust Fund 44G, Account No. 43C214 to HOME Fund 561, Account No. 43J007 in the amount of $497,703. The amount of $497,703 from HOME Fund 561, Account No. 43J007 is included in the allocation of $575,000 mentioned in Item No. 4a.
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Allocate the funding of MacArthur Park Metro Phase A as follows:
|
Fund |
Account |
Name |
Amount |
|
561 |
43J007 |
AHTF |
$575,000 |
|
XXX |
43J890 |
Prop 1C TOD |
$392,441 |
|
|
|
Total: |
$967,441 |
b. Expend funds, not to exceed $967,441 upon proper written demand from the General Manager, LAHD or designee as shown in Item No. 4a.
5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD or designee prepare Controller's instructions and make necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (54)
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CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUIZAR - CARDENAS) relative to the transfer of previously allocated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for development of the La Kretz Innovation Campus, at 525 South Hewitt Street, Los Angeles in support of the Cleantech Incubator, and related actions.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DESIGNATE the LADWP, in lieu of the former Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA), as the recipient of a total of $3,000,000 of the $3,850,000 in CDBG funding previously appropriated from the 36th, 37th, and 38th Consolidated Plans for the La Kretz Innovation Campus Project (Project) that are needed to implement the Project.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Development Department (CDD) to enter into a contract in the amount of $850,000 with the Los Angeles CleanTech Incubator, a non-profit entity formed by the former CRA/LA and the City, to provide operational support for Incubator activities.
3. AUTHORIZE the General Managers, CDD, Bureau of Engineering, and LADWP, respectively, or designees to:
a. Negotiate and execute necessary agreements, subject to approval of the City Attorney.
b. Implement construction of the improvements and provide operational support associated with the Project, subject to the related funding regulations.
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CDD, or designee, to amend the Consolidated Plans for the 36th, 37th, and 38th Program Years, and any other Consolidated Plan, if necessary, in accordance with U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations.
5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CDD, or designee, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer, to prepare any Controller instructions that may be necessary and make any technical corrections and/or changes that may be required to effectuate the intent of this Motion; and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (55)
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MOTION (BUSCAINO - LABONGE) relative to funding any aspect of the celebrations of the 125th Anniversary of the founding of San Pedro.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. UTILIZE $16,257.24 in the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration & Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to fund any aspect of the celebrations of the 125th Anniversary of the founding of San Pedro.
2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary document(s) and/or payment(s) with the San Pedro Historic Waterfront Business Improvement District, or any other appropriate agency or organization, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and that the Councilmember of the 15th District be authorized to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
ITEM NO. (56)
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MOTION (PERRY - LABONGE) relative to funding for the purchase and installation of security cameras at Ross Snyder Park in Council District Nine.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $65,611.05 in the Council District Nine portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) to fund the purchase and installation of security cameras at Ross Snyder Park in Council District Nine.
2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services and/or the Department of General Services to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
ITEM NO. (57)
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MOTION (ENGLANDER - BUSCAINO - CARDENAS) relative to a personal services contract with Lynne Ozawa to provide services to the 12th and 15th Council Districts.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the personal services contract with Lynne Ozawa to provide services to the 12th and 15th Council Districts from December 3, 2012 to January 31, 2013 in an amount not to exceed $10,000 from funds available in the Council Office Budgets.
2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmembers of the 12th and 15th Council Districts to execute said contract on behalf of the City.
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for the Fiscal Year 2012-13.
ITEM NO. (58)
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MOTION (HUIZAR - BUSCAINO) relative to installing street banners promoting awareness of the City’s birthplace, its history, traditions, educational programs, and cultural offerings.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the street banner program promoting awareness of the City’s birthplace, its history, traditions, educational programs, and cultural, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program.
2. APPROVE the content of the street banners for the above specified event.
3. APPROVE the continuation of the street banner installation program, as described above, should unforeseen circumstances change the actual period of the street banner installation.
ITEM NO. (59)
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MOTION (PERRY - LABONGE) relative to installing street banners announcing National 211 Day on February 11, 2013.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the street banner program announcing 211 La County Day on February 11, 2013 and its contribution to the citizens of the City of Los Angeles, as a City of Los Angeles Event Street Banner Program for the period of January 11, 2013 through February 12, 2013.
2. APPROVE the content of the street banners for the above specified event.
3. APPROVE the continuation of the street banner installation program, as described above, should unforeseen circumstances change the actual period of the street banner installation.
ITEM NO. (60)
MOTION (KREKORIAN - LABONGE) relative to amending the City Council action taken in relation to Council File No. 11-1902 on October 31, 2012.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend a total of $375,000 in settlement of the attorneys' fees and costs in the case entitled Lilith Chakhalyan v. City of Los Angeles from the Department of Public Works' Bureau of Sanitation Department 50/508, Account 50JX82.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Officer, Department of Public Works, to draw a demand thereon in said amount payable to Blood Hurst & O'Reardon, LLP.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
Items Called Special
Public Testimony on Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Motions for Posting and Referral
Councilmembers’ Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Closed Sessions - Items 61-62
ITEM NO. (61)
The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled EEOC Claim of Elena Mattox, Fire Department, Charge Nos. 340-2006-01090. (This EEOC claim was filed in January 2006 and alleges gender discrimination, harassment and retaliation.)
(Budget and Finance Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on December 10, 2012)
ITEM NO. (62)
The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Ronald Crump v. City of Los Angeles, Court of Appeal Case No. B234743. (This lawsuit arises from a Los Angeles Police Sergeant’s claim of sexual orientation discrimination and retaliation.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on November 19, 2012)
(Continued from Council meeting of December 4, 2012)
Adjourning Motions
Council Adjournment
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