Agenda Los Angeles City Council

AGENDA LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, March 5, 2014 10:00 AM JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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President GILBERT A. CEDILLO, First District

HERB J. WESSON, JR., Tenth District PAUL KREKORIAN, Second District

BOB BLUMENFIELD, Third District

President Pro Tempore PAUL KORETZ, Fifth District

MITCHELL ENGLANDER, Twelfth District NURY MARTINEZ, Sixth District

FELIPE FUENTES, Seventh District

Assistant President Pro Tempore BERNARD C. PARKS, Eighth District

TOM LABONGE, Fourth District CURREN D. PRICE, JR., Ninth District

MIKE BONIN, Eleventh District

MITCH O'FARRELL, Thirteenth District

JOSE HUIZAR, Fourteenth District

JOE BUSCAINO, Fifteenth District

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Los Angeles City Council Agenda Wednesday, March 5, 2014 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM

Roll Call Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations Items Noticed for Public Hearing ITEM NO. (1)

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the following properties: (a) 13-0160-S311 CD 15 2003 East 114th Street. (Lien: $3,223.55)

(b) 13-0160-S312 CD 15 12010 South Belhaven Street. (Lien: $6,439.29)

(d) 13-0160-S314 CD 9 5050 South Vermont Avenue, Unit A. (Lien: $2,145.74)

(e) 13-0160-S315 CD 15 10418 South Weigand Avenue. (Lien: $587.54)

(f) 13-0160-S316 CD 9 246 West Florence Avenue. (Lien: $2,116.75)

(g) 13-0160-S317 CD 1 1270 North El Paso Drive. (Lien: $2,671.24)

(h) 13-0160-S318 CD 5 17539 West Martha Street. (Lien: $598.00)

(i) 13-0160-S319 CD 1 3259 North Amethyst Street. (Lien: $2,290.69)

(j) 13-0160-S219 CD 10 3506 West Washington Boulevard aka 3508 West Washington Boulevard. (Lien: $7,882.07) (Continued from Council meeting of January 22, 2014)

(k) 13-0160-S256 CD 3 7129 North Canoga Avenue. (Lien: $4,336.98)

(Continued from Council meeting of February 4, 2014)

(l) 13-0160-S271 CD 8 8030 South Figueroa Street. (Lien: $6,240.70)

(Continued from Council meeting of February 19, 2014)

(m) 13-0160-S279 CD 8 9120 South Figueroa Street. (Lien: $1,531.90)

(Continued from Council meeting of February 19, 2014)

ITEM NO. (2) 14-0181 CD 14 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the dedication of City-owned real property as Public Street lying on the north side of York Boulevard east of Aldama Street (Right of Way No. 36000-1828).

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

1. FIND that the dedication of City-owned real property as public street lying on the north side of York Boulevard east of Aldama Street 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. FIND that the City-owned real property lying on the north side of York Boulevard east of Aldama Street shown attached on the Exhibit Map of the February 3, 2014, City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, be dedicated, accepted, and established as part of York Street, a public street of said City.

3. FIND that pursuant to Section 556 of the City Charter, that this dedication, acceptance and establishment of City-owned real property as public street is in substantial conformance with the purpose, intent and provisions of the General Plan.

4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE effectuating the dedication, acceptance and establishment of certain real property owned by the City of Los Angeles, lying on the north side of York Boulevard east of Aldama Street, a public street of said City.

5. INSTRUCT the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Ordinance, as detailed above in Recommendation No.4, with the County Recorder.

6. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project be forwarded to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

ITEM NO. (3) 14-0211 CD 7 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes on the southwest line of Dronfield Avenue and the northeast line of Sproule Avenue at Carl Street (Right of Way No. 36000-1952).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes on the southwest line of Dronfield Avenue and the northeast line of Sproule Avenue at Carl Street (Right of Way No. 36000-1952) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for sidewalk purposes on the southwest line of Dronfield Avenue and the northeast line of Sproule Avenue at Carl Street (Right of Way No. 36000-1952), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the February 13, 2014 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.

3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

ITEM NO. (4) 14-0177 CD 12 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on property south of Napa Street east of Shoshone Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2003).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on property south of Napa Street east of Shoshone Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2003) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on property south of Napa Street east of Shoshone Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2003), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the February 4, 2014 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.

3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held

ITEM NO. (5) 13-1441 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the establishment of design-build criteria for the Haiwee Power Plant Penstock Replacement Project.

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

1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of October 16, 2013, Resolution No. 014-078, recommending the Los Angeles City Council's adoption by Ordinance of proposed design-build criteria to be used in the selection of a contractor for the Haiwee Power Plant Penstock Replacement Project. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE for the Haiwee Power Plant Penstock Replacement Project requesting the Los Angeles City Council to establish design-build criteria pursuant to Charter Section 371.

Fiscal Impact Statement : The City Administrative Officer reports that concurring with Resolution No. 014- 078 and the accompanying Ordinance will not have a fiscal impact; however, the ensuing contract will result in a total expenditure estimated to be approximately $21 million which is included in the Multi-Year Expenditure Plan of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Power System Capital Budget for Fiscal Years 2013-14 through 2016-17. Concurring with the Resolution and Ordinance will have no impact on the City's General Fund. The proposed request complies with the LADWP's adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

ITEM NO. (6) 13-0666 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorizing the approval of Subdivision Parcel Map affecting the Mohave Generating Station Property.

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

1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of May 23, 2013, Resolution No. 013-276, authorizing the execution of Subdivision Parcel Map from the larger Mohave Generating Station Property (Real Estate File No. P-85414).

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE authorizing approval of Subdivision Parcel Map affecting the Mohave Generating Station Property (Real Estate File No. P-85414).

Fiscal Impact Statement : The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the Subdivision Parcel Map affecting the Mohave Generating Station Property does not have a fiscal impact on the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). A subsequent request regarding the sale or disposition of the LADWP's ten percent interest in the Mohave Generating Station property could impact the Power Revenue Fund; however, the amount has not been determined. The proposed action complies with the LADWP's adopted Financial Policies. Approval of the proposed action will have no impact on the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

ITEM NO. (7) 14-0194 CD 10 NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment, zone and height district change for property at 3525 West 8th Street.

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 Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 14-0194 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 Negative Declaration [ENV-2012-2895-ND].

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.

3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor, the Director of Planning and the LACPC APPROVING the proposed General Plan Amendment to the Wilshire Community Plan from High Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial Land Use Designation for the parcels located at lots 77 and 115 of Tract 2189, for property at 3525 West 8th Street, with no proposed development project for the subject site.

4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the Director of Planning, effecting a zone change and height district change from R3-2 and R4-2 (multiple family dwelling zone) to (Q)C2-1 (Neighborhood Commercial zone) for lots 77 and 115 of Tract 2189 and amending Ordinance No. 180559 to delete "Q" qualified condition No. 1c and to modify "Q" qualified condition No. 9, subject to Conditions of Approval.

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

6. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.

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

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

9. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

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 - APRIL 27, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 25, 2014)

ITEM NO. (8) 14-0262 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER and CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to successor Memorandum of Understandings and settlement agreement for the City Attorneys and Confidential Attorneys Bargaining Units (MOUs 29 and 31, respectively).

10 Votes Required

[Pursuant to Charter Section 1168 (a), the Ordinance may not be adopted until the expiration of at least 30 days after its first presentation, nor until a public meeting has been held thereon.]

(Personnel and Animal Welfare and Budget and Finance Committees' reports to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

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ITEM NO. (9) 14-0002-S5 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City's position to support S. 1813 (Feinstein), The Earthquake Insurance Affordability Act of 2013.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Englander - Martinez), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2013-14 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for S. 1813 (Feinstein), The Earthquake Insurance Affordability Act of 2013, which would establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by or on behalf of State catastrophic insurance programs to assist in the financial recovery from earthquakes and earthquake-related events.

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.

ITEM NO. (10) 14-0002-S10 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City's position to support AB 1532 (Gatto) that would increase the penalties for a hit-and-run offense.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Bonin - Englander), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2013-14 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 1532 (Gatto) that would mandate that any driver who commits a hit-and-run offense must forfeit their driver's license for six months.

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.

ITEM NO. (11) 14-0002-S12 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City's position to support SB 808 (De Leon) which would require that individuals who assemble or manufacture a firearm at home apply for and obtain a unique serial number for their weapon from the California Department of Justice.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Koretz - Krekorian), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2013-14 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for SB 808 (De Leon) which would require that individuals who assemble or manufacture a firearm at home apply for and obtain a unique serial number for their weapon from the California Department of Justice.

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.

ITEM NO. (12) 14-0002-S6 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City's position to support SB 199 (De Leon).

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Koretz - Krekorian, et al.), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying revised RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2013-14 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for SB 199 (De Leon), which would require that BB guns adhere to the same rules and regulations that govern imitation firearms and toy guns, and require them to be brightly colored, on the condition that talks with Airsoft industry officials who are willing to compromise and have had productive meetings in Sacramento with the author and other legislators continue, and that the legislature develops solutions that will benefit public safety in our communities without adversely affecting Los Angeles area businesses.

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.

ITEM NO. (13) 12-0014-S22 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to increasing funding for an attorney conflicts panel contract with the law firm of Byrne & Nixon for representation in Americans with Disabilities Act compliance matters as related to the former Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA), a designated local authority.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO), or its designee, to execute an amendment and encumber funds totaling $1,200,000 within the Attomey Conflicts Panel Fund No. 46T/10, for Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C-121063 for a revised contract cumulative total of $2,450,000 with the law firm of Byrne & Nixon.

2. AUTHORIZE the CAO, or its designee, to make any technical adjustments needed to implement the intent of the Mayor and Council action; and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement those instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement : The CAO reports that the recommendations in this report will have no additional impact on the General Fund. The proposed contract amendment is in compliance with City Financial Policies in that ongoing revenue will be used to support this program and sufficient funds are available in the Attorney Conflicts Panel under ACP Fund No. 46T to fund the necessary expenses this fiscal year.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

ITEM NO. (14) 14-0197 CD 14 HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to peer review and economic analysis of the Wyvernwood Garden Apartments redevelopment proposal.

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

1. APPROVE the City's receipt of $50,000 from Fifteen Group Land and Development LLC and deposit the funds into Fund 815 Municipal Housing Finance Fund.

2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

a. Establish Account 43K501 - Wyvernwood Economic Analyses within Fund 815 - Municipal Housing Finance Fund.

b. Appropriate $50,000 into Account 43K501 - Wyvernwood Economic Analyses, upon receipt of the same amount from Fifteen Group Land and Development LLC.

c. Reallocate funds within Fund 815 - Municipal Housing Finance Fund as follows:

Account Title Amount From: 2009 43E143 Housing $25,000

To: 2014 43K501 Wyvernwood Economic Analyses $25,000 d. Expend funds from Account 43K501 - Wyvernwood Economic Analyses in an amount not to exceed $75,000, upon proper demand of the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, in relation to the Wyvernwood Garden Apartments project, upon Mayor and City Council approval of the execution of a contract for the aforementioned services.

3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller Instructions and any necessary technical adjustment(s) consistent with Mayor and City Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to negotiate and execute the contract with the contractor selected to perform the economic review.

Fiscal Impact Statement : The HCIDLA reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The $75,000 contract will be paid using funds from the Applicant in the amount of $50,000 and Municipal Housing Finance Funds in the amount of $25,000.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

ITEM NO. (15) 14-0171 CD 5 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION (WLAAPC) regarding the WLAAPC determination granting the appeal filed by Janice A. Lazarof, individually and as trustee of the Henri and Janice A. Lazarof Trust, (Representative: Victor I. Marmon, Marmon Law Offices), from part of the decision of the Zoning Administrator in approving a variance to permit a height of 50 feet in lieu of 36 feet height limit for the construction of a single family dwelling in the RE20-1 zone, located at 10550 West Bellagio Road.

Applicant: M & A Gabaee, LP Representative: Ben Kim / Stacey Brenner, Charles Company

Case No. ZA-2012-1402-ZV-ZAA-ZAD-1A

Fiscal Impact Statement: No

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 5, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 5, 2014)

(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.)

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ITEM NO. (16) 12-1034 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to Amendment No. 1 to the 2013-2016 Memorandum of Understanding for the Management Attorneys Bargaining Unit (MOU 32).

(Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

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Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) ITEM NO. (17) 14-0130 COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, HOUSING COMMITTEE relative to the appointment of Ms. Irma Beserra-Nunez to the Commission for Community and Family Services.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Irma Beserra-Nunez to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2014, and for the subsequent term ending June 30, 2018, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Beserra-Nunez resides in Council District Five. (Current Commission gender composition: F=9; M=2; Vacant=4).

Ethics Commission Review : Complete.

Background Check : Complete.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 14, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 5, 2014)

ITEM NO. (18) 14-0156 COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, HOUSING COMMITTEE relative to the appointment of Ms. Tara Maxey to the Commission for Community and Family Services.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Tara Maxey to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2014, and for the subsequent term ending June 30, 2018, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Maxey resides in Council District One. (Current Commission gender composition: F=9; M=2; Vacant=4).

Ethics Commission Review : Complete.

Background Check : Complete.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 20, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 19, 2014)

ITEM NO. (19) 14-0157 COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, HOUSING COMMITTEE relative to the appointment of Ms. Ilana Farar to the Commission for Community and Family Services.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Ilana Farar to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2014, and for the subsequent term ending June 30, 2018, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Farar resides in Council District 11. (Current Commission gender composition: F=9; M=2; Vacant=4).

Ethics Commission Review : Complete.

Background Check : Complete. Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 20, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 19, 2014)

ITEM NO. (20) 14-0158 COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, HOUSING COMMITTEE relative to the appointment of Mr. William Blinky Rodriguez to the Commission for Community and Family Services.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. William Blinky Rodriguez to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2014, and for the subsequent term ending June 30, 2018, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Rodriguez resides in Council District Seven. (Current Commission gender composition: F=9; M=2; Vacant=4).

Ethics Commission Review : Complete.

Background Check : Complete.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 20, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 19, 2014)

ITEM NO. (21) 14-0203 CD 6 COMMUNICATION FROM BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Sherman Circle and Gault Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated February 12, 2014.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 7, 2014 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Sherman Circle and Gault Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement : The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $5,643.68 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: April 30, 2014)

ITEM NO. (22) 14-0204 CD 6 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Vanowen Street and Orion Avenue Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated February 12, 2014. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 7, 2014 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Vanowen Street and Orion Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement : The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,936.20 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: April 30, 2014)

ITEM NO. (23) 14-0205 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the 4th Street and New Hampshire Avenue Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated February 11, 2014.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 7, 2014 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the 4th Street and New Hampshire Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement : The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,592.14 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

ITEM NO. (24) 14-0206 CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the 4th Street and Norton Avenue Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated February 11, 2014.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 7, 2014 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the 4th Street and Norton Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement : The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $849.28 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: April 30, 2014)

ITEM NO. (25) 14-0207 CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the 2nd and Los Angeles Streets Lighting District.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated February 11, 2014.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 7, 2014 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the 2nd and Los Angeles Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement : The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $13,390.57 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: April 30, 2014)

ITEM NO. (26) 14-0229 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Sawyer Street and Fairfax Avenue Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated February 20, 2014.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 7, 2014 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Sawyer Street and Fairfax Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement : The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $3,264.75 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: April 30, 2014)

ITEM NO. (27) 14-0230 CD 2 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Chandler Boulevard and Corteen Place Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated February 20, 2014.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 7, 2014 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Chandler Boulevard and Corteen Place Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement : The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,063.10 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: April 30, 2014)

ITEM NO. (28)

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 attached to the Council File: (a) 14-0005-S84 CD 4 2271 North Beachwood Drive (Case No. 419712) Assessor I.D. No. 5585-020-015

(b) 14-0005-S85 CD 11 657 East Westminister Avenue (Case No. 440456) Assessor I.D. No. 4239-019-024

ITEM NO. (29) 12-1611 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to the court's denial of an attorneys' fees motion.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Attorney report dated February 12, 2014 relative to the court's denial of an attorneys' fees motion in the case entitled Summit Media LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS 116611, Court of Appeal Case No. B220198.

Fiscal Impact Statement : Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

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

ITEM NO. (30) 14-0258 CD 14 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUIZAR - FUENTES) relative to issuing a permit to close, fence, occupy, and construct in the public right-of-way in 14th Street from alley east of Santa Fe Avenue to approximately 200 feet easterly.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to issue a revocable permit, subject to the applicant satisfying the conditions for issuing such permit, to close, fence, occupy, and construct in the public right-of-way in 14th Street from alley east of Santa Fe Avenue to approximately 200 feet easterly prior to the completion of conditions of approval and recordation of the Parcel Map No. AA-2013-0172-PMLA, which will merge the portion of 14th Street as part of the final map.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

(Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ITEM NO. (31) 14-0254 CD 1 INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (IS/MND) and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS relative to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance in relation to the reintegration of the City with the Los Angeles River, consistent with the goals of the City's Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan. Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER and APPROVE the CEQA IS/MND, which finds that the Project will not cause significant environmental impacts.

2. REVIEW and CONSIDER the IS/MND.

3. FIND that, although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made or agreed to by the project component.

4. ADOPT the IS/MND and the Mitigation Monitoring Program.

Fiscal Impact Statement : The Board of Public Works reports that the project is privately funded. There will be no impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

(Arts, Parks, Health, Aging and River Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ITEM NO. (32) 14-0002-S20 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (BONIN - KREKORIAN - WESSON) relative to establishing a position in the City's 2013-14 State Legislative Program to oppose AB 1941 (Holden).

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

RESOLVE to include in the City's 2013-14 State Legislative Program OPPOSITION to AB 1941 (Holden), and other legislation that would change the composition of, or dilute the City of Los Angeles' influence on, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

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

ITEM NO. (33) 14-0002-S21 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (FUENTES - HUIZAR) relative to establishing a position in the City's 2013-14 Federal Legislative Program for H.R. 2468, the Safe Streets Act of 2013.

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

RESOLVE to include in the City's 2013-14 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT of H.R. 2468, the Safe Streets Act of 2013, that would require states to enact a policy to accommodate the safety and convenience of all road users in accordance with certain complete streets principles.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

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

ITEM NO. (34) 13-0111-S1 CD 4 MOTION (LABONGE - WESSON) relative to funding to help cover the cost of parking fees for the Hollywood Bowl’s use of the Zoo’s parking lot during it’s summer 2014 season.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $45,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281204 (CD4- Redevelopment Projects-Services) to the Zoo Fund No. 40E/87, Revenue Source Code 451702, for the purpose of offsetting part of the parking fees for the Hollywood Bowl’s use of the Zoo’s parking lot during its summer 2014 season.

2. AUTHORIZE the Zoo Department to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the motion.

ITEM NO. (35) 14-0241 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (HUIZAR - BUSCAINO) relative to declaring March 5, 2014 as Complete Streets Day in the City of Los Angeles.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Los Angeles City Council along with the Mayor hereby declare March 5, 2014 as Complete Streets Day in the City of Los Angeles.

(Continued from Council meeting of February 28, 2014)

ITEM NO. (36) 14-0271 CD 7 MOTION (FUENTES - HUIZAR) relative to funding for the development of the Pacoima Neighborhood City Hall - Commercial Space.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $100,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281207 (CD7- Redevelopment Projects-Services) to a new account in the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50, entitled “Pacoima Neighborhood City Hall - Commercial Space” to support the development of the Pacoima Neighborhood City Hall - Commercial Space.

2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

ITEM NO. (37) 14-0272 CD 4 MOTION (LABONGE – O’FARRELL) relative to overtime costs associated with traffic control during construction for the Sycamore Trunk Line Project.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $80,000 from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Blanket Authority No. 6757-5 (Work Order No. URR38) to the Transportation Trust Fund No. 840/94, Account No. 2200 (Miscellaneous Deposits) for overtime costs associated with traffic control during construction of the Sycamore Trunk Line Project in Council District Four.

2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to transfer the above identified funds on an as needed basis from the Transportation Trust Fund No. 840/94, Account No. 2200 (Miscellaneous Deposits) to the Transportation Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 001090 (Salaries - Overtime) to pay for overtime costs associated with the above described project and to credit or reimburse the LADWP for any surplus amounts.

3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

ITEM NO. (38) 13-1525 CD 14 MOTION (HUIZAR – FUENTES) relative to amending prior Council action of February 26, 2014 regarding the establishment of the Arts District Los Angeles Property and Business Improvement District (BID).

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

AMEND prior Council action of February 26, 2014 to direct the Controller to provide, if necessary and available, an advance against the Arts District BID 2014 assessment revenue in the amount of $208,000, representing approximately 25 percent of the prorated anticipated BID revenue receipts to the Arts District Los Angeles Property and BID owner’s association, no earlier than 61 days after the Ordinance of Establishment is published.

ITEM NO. (39) FINAL MAPS in the various Council Districts.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the Final Maps and Adopt the City Engineer Reports as detailed in the various listed Council files, including bonds, agreements, contracts and other related issues as specified: (a) 14-0270 CD 13 FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 65610 located at 1717 North Gramercy Place northerly of Hollywood Boulevard.

(Bond No. C-123435) (Quimby Fee: $96,704) Subdivider: Beazer Homes Holding Corp.; Westcon Engineering, Inc.

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Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council

Motions for Posting and Referral

Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Adjourning Motions

Council Adjournment

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CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.5 - If a Council action is subject to judicial challenge pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5, be advised that the time to file a lawsuit challenging a final action by the City Council is limited by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 which provides that the lawsuit must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which the Council's action becomes final.

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at 200 North Spring Street, City Hall, Room 395, during normal business hours. Council File Number 14 -0181 Item: (2) CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the dedication of City-owned real property as Public Street lying on the north side of York Boulevard east of Aldama Street (Right of Way No. 36000-1828).

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

5. INSTRUCT the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Ordinance, as detailed above in Recommendation No.4, with the County Recorder.

6. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project be forwarded to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement : The City Engineer reports that a fee of $2,461 was paid for processing this report pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Administrative Code. No additional City Funds are needed. Council File Number 14 -0211 Item: (3) CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes on the southwest line of Dronfield Avenue and the northeast line of Sproule Avenue at Carl Street (Right of Way No. 36000-1952).

Recommendations for Council action:

3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement : The City Engineer reports that a $3,317 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Administrative Code. No additional City Funds are needed. Council File Number 14 -0177 Item: (4) CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on property south of Napa Street east of Shoshone Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2003).

Recommendations for Council action:

3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement : The City Engineer reports that a $3,317 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Administrative Code. No additional City Funds are needed. Council File Number 13 -1441 Item: (5) ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the establishment of design-build criteria for the Haiwee Power Plant Penstock Replacement Project.

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

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE for the Haiwee Power Plant Penstock Replacement Project requesting the Los Angeles City Council to establish design-build criteria pursuant to Charter Section 371.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted. Council File Number 13 -0666 Item: (6) ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorizing the approval of Subdivision Parcel Map affecting the Mohave Generating Station Property.

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

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE authorizing approval of Subdivision Parcel Map affecting the Mohave Generating Station Property (Real Estate File No. P-85414).

Community Impact Statement : None submitted. Council File Number 14 -0194 Item: (7) NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment, zone and height district change for property at 3525 West 8th Street.

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

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.

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

6. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.

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

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 - APRIL 27, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 25, 2014) Council File Number 14 -0262 Item: (8) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER and CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to successor Memorandum of Understandings and settlement agreement for the City Attorneys and Confidential Attorneys Bargaining Units (MOUs 29 and 31, respectively).

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[Pursuant to Charter Section 1168 (a), the Ordinance may not be adopted until the expiration of at least 30 days after its first presentation, nor until a public meeting has been held thereon.]

(Personnel and Animal Welfare and Budget and Finance Committees' reports 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 materials.) Council File Number 14 -0002 -S5 Item: (9) RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City's position to support S. 1813 (Feinstein), The Earthquake Insurance Affordability Act of 2013.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Englander - Martinez), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

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. REPORT OF THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST

DATE: February 19, 2014

TO: Honorable Members ofthe Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee ,,cl.-

FROM: Gerry F. Miller~ Council File No: 14-0002-S5 Chief Legislative'Analyst Assignment No: 14-01-0033

SUBJECT: Resolution (Englander - Martinez) to SUPPORT S. 1813 to establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by or on behalf of State catastrophic insurance programs to assist in earthquakes.

CLA RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution (Englander-Martinez) to include in the City's 2013-2014 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for S. 1813 (Feinstein), The Earthquake Insurance Affordability Act of 2013, which would establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by or on behalf of State catastrophic insurance programs to assist in the financial recovery from earthquakes and earthquake-related events.

SUMMARY On January 14,2014, a Resolution (Englander - Martinez) was introduced to support the Earthquake Insurance Affordability Act of2013 (Act), which would establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by or on behalf of State catastrophic insurance programs to assist in the financial recovery from an earthquake. The Resolution indicates that California is historically susceptible to large earthquakes due to its location on the Pacific Ocean's ring of fire. The Resolution further adds that although Californians are aware of a pending large earthquake, few homeowners have insurance as it is too expensive. In addition, without earthquake insurance, many homeowners whose homes sustain earthquake damage may lose their homes because it would also be too costly to rebuild without an insurance payout.

The Resolution further states that S, 1813 seeks to establish a program that would allow non-profit state catastrophic insurance programs, such as the California Earthquake Authority, to access federal loan guarantees in order to provide financial assistance to homeowners following a disaster. The Resolution adds that such non-profit state catastrophic insurance programs would be able to provide lower cost insurance policies for homeowners and would enable faster recovery from natural disasters by expanding access to earthquake insurance to more homeowners.

The Resolution, therefore requests that the City support S. 1813 which would establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by or on behalf of State catastrophic insurance programs to assist in earthquakes, BACKGROUND The United States and in particular California are susceptible to earthquakes. The Ll.S. Geological Survey predicts that there is a 99.7% chance that a major earthquake of 6.7 in scale will strike California in the next 30 years. California lies along the Pacific's Ring of Fire making residential homes susceptible to significant earthquake damage. Recent statistics (August 2013) from the California Department of Insurance indicate that only 10.7 percent of residential homeowners have earthquake insurance coverage. According to S. 1813, the purchasing of earthquake insurance coverage can be costly, create economic hardship, and increase risk of mortgage and other credit defaults potentially negatively impacting the banking system. The bill states that it is the proper role of the Federal Government to prepare and protect its citizens from catastrophes such as earthquakes and to facilitate consumer protection.

Senator Feinstein introduced S. 1813 to address the issue of the lack of capital for earthquake insurance coverage programs. As proposed, S. 1813 establishes a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by or on behalf of State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in the financial recovery from earthquakes and earthquake-related events. It will promote the availability of private capital to provide liquidity and capacity to State earthquake insurance programs by authorizing the Secretary of Treasury to guarantee holders of debt against loss of principal or interest, or both on any debt issued by eligible State programs for the purpose of this Act. In addition, the bill proposes to expedite the payment of claims under State earthquake insurance programs and better assist the financial recovery from significant earthquakes by authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to guarantee debt for such purposes. With these actions, State eligible programs will have the resources to provide insurance coverage and have any debt issued supported by the Federal Government.

The bill provides financial assistance to State eligible programs, including the State of California's Earthquake Authority (CEA). Under the bill, state programs shall be established and authorized by State law as earthquake insurance programs that offer residential property coverage which include insured losses to property, contents and additional living expenses. S. 1813 also establishes a limit on the aggregate amount of debt guaranteed by Secretary of Treasury ($3 billion) for all eligible State programs.

We recommend support for S. 1813 inasmuch as it is consistent with previous Council actions to support basic affordable residential earthquake insurance and matters regarding earthquake preparedness and recovery.

The Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID) also supports S. 1813.

DEPARTMENTS NOTIFIED HClD

BILL STATUS 12/12/2013 Bill introduced 1211212013 Referred to the Senate Cornmittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Gabriel R. Salazar Analyst

GFM:grs Attachment: Resolution RULCS,tltCnONS ~ l~lERG()\JERNMEllTAl RELATIONS RESOLUTION JAN. j 42014

WHEREAS, any official position of the City of Los Angeles with respect to legislation, rules, regulations or policies proposed to or pending before a local, state or federal governmental body or agency must have first been adopted in the form of a Resolution by the City Council with the concurrence of the Mayor; and

WHEREAS, California is historically susceptible to large earthquakes, as it sits on the Pacific Ocean's ring of fire; and .

WHEREAS, while Californians are aware that a large earthquake will occur in the state in the future, few people have earthquake insurance for their homes, as it is often too expensive; and

WHEREAS, without earthquake insurance, homeowners whose property sustains damage during an earthquake may lose their homes because it would be too costly to rebuild without an insurance payout; and

WHEREAS, S. 1813 (Feinstein) seeks to address this by establishing a program that would allow non-profit state catastrophic insurance programs, such as the California Earthquake Authority, to access federal loan guarantees in order to provide financial assistance to homeowners following a disaster; and

WHEREAS, non-profit state catastrophic insurance programs would be able to provide lower cost insurance policies for homeowners; and

WHEREAS, S. 1813 would enable faster recovery from natural disasters by expanding access to earthquake insurance to more homeowners;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, with the concurrence of the Mayor, that by the adoption of this Resolution, the City of Los Angeles hereby includes in its 2013 - 2014 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT of S. 1813 (Feinstein), which would establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by or on behalf of State catastrophic insurance programs to assist in the financial recovery from an earthquake.

jwd SECONDEDBY~~ Council File Number 14 -0002 -S10 Item: (10) RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City's position to support AB 1532 (Gatto) that would increase the penalties for a hit-and-run offense.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Bonin - Englander), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

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. REPORT OF THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST

DATE: January 28, 2014

TO: Honorable Members of the Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

FROM: Gerry F. Miller /-1...z;;.f+-Por Council File No.: 14-0002-S10 Chief Legislative Analyst Assignment No.: 14-01-0053

SUBJECT: Resolution (Bonin-Englander) to support AB 1532 (Gatto) that would increase the penalties for hit-and-run offense.

CLA RECOMMENDATION :,Adopt Resolution (Bonin-Englander) to include in the City's 20 13-I4 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 1532 (Gatto) that would mandate that any driver who commits a hit-and-run offense must forfeit their driver's license for six months.

SUMMARY On January 24, 2014, Councilrnember Bonin introduced a Resolution to support AB 1532 (Gatto) that would mandate that any driver who commits a hit-and-run offense, even if the victim is not seriously injured. forfeit their driver's license for six months. Existing law penalizes a driver involved in a hit-and-run accident either through probation and/or a fine. Although law does allow for up to a six month stay in jail, this is rarely enforced. Unfortunately, the number of hit-and-run accidents are increasing in the City and the current penalties are not commensurate with the severity of these incidents. The Assemblyman states that 20,000 hit-and-run crashes are recorded by the Los Angeles Police Department annually, and according to state data, 4,000 of those result in injury or death.

On January 21, 2014, Assemblyrnember Gatto introduced AB 1532. Assemblymember Gatto's legislation is his second effort to criminalize hit-and-run crashes following last year's AB 184 that extended the statute of limitations for hit and run drivers, which the City supported in an effort to help curb the epidemic of hit-and-run offenses in Southern California.

DEPARTMENTS NOTIFIED Department of Transportation

BILL STATUS

Jan. 22 From printer. May be heard in committee February 21. Jan. 21 Read first time. To print.

...._--_._--_..-:-':---"---=---;/-'-\----- Maria Souza-Rountr e Analyst GFM:MF:PS:mSf Attachment: Rcsotution {Bonin-Englander) :RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, any positron of the City Los Angeles with respect to legislation, rules, regulations or policies proposed to or pending before a local, state orfederal governmental body or agency must have first been adopted in the form of a Resolution by the City Council with the concurrence of the Mayor; and

WHEREAS, the number of hit-and-run accidents are increasing in the City and the current penalties are not commensurate with the severity of these incidents; and

WHEREAS, existing law penalizes a.driver involved in a hit-and-run accident either through probation and/or a fine, although law does allow for up to a six month stay in jail, but this is rarely enforced; and

WHEREAS, on January 21, 2014, Assemblymember Gatto introducedAB 1532 mandating that any driver who commits a hit-and-run offense, even if the victim is not seriously injured, forfeit their driver's license for six months; and

WHEREAS, Assemblyrnember Gatto's legislation is his second effort to crirninalize hit-and- run crashes following last year's AB 184 that extended the statute of limitations for hit and run drivers, which the City supported in an effort to help curb the epidemic of hit-and-run offenses in Southern California; and

WHEREAS, driving a vehicle is a serious responsibility and it is imperative that drivers remain at the scene of a crash or face the serious consequence of losing their license;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, with the concurrence of the Mayor, that by the adoption of this Resolution, the City of Los Angeles hereby includes in its 2013-14 State Legislative Program SUPPORT of AB 1532 (Gatto) that would mandate that any driver who commits a hit-and-run offense must forfeit their driver's license for six months. /c7JL PRESENTED BY /W !:-~=='_~~<=====~=- _ i~ ivff . BONIN Council member, 11 th District

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rnsr Council File Number 14 -0002 -S12 Item: (11) RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City's position to support SB 808 (De Leon) which would require that individuals who assemble or manufacture a firearm at home apply for and obtain a unique serial number for their weapon from the California Department of Justice.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Koretz - Krekorian), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

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. REPORT OF THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST

DATE: January 28, 2014

TO: Honorable Members of the Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

FROM: Gerry F. Miller /-1...z;;.f+-Por Council File No.: 14-0002-S10 Chief Legislative Analyst Assignment No.: 14-01-0053

SUBJECT: Resolution (Bonin-Englander) to support AB 1532 (Gatto) that would increase the penalties for hit-and-run offense.

DEPARTMENTS NOTIFIED Department of Transportation

BILL STATUS

Jan. 22 From printer. May be heard in committee February 21. Jan. 21 Read first time. To print.

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WHEREAS, the number of hit-and-run accidents are increasing in the City and the current penalties are not commensurate with the severity of these incidents; and

WHEREAS, driving a vehicle is a serious responsibility and it is imperative that drivers remain at the scene of a crash or face the serious consequence of losing their license;

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rnsr Council File Number 14 -0002 -S6 Item: (12) RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City's position to support SB 199 (De Leon).

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Koretz - Krekorian, et al.), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

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. RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, current law does not require BB guns to adhere to the same rules and regulations on appearance as do imitation and toy firearms; and

WHEREAS, as a result, BB guns are difficult to distinguish from actual firearms, which creates dangerous situations where BB guns are mistaken for real firearms by law enforcemen_t officers; and

WHEREAS, tragedies involving BB guns have occurred in the past, with a recent incident resulting in the tragic shooting by law enforcement officers of a teenager in Santa Rosa who was carrying a BB gun that looked like an assault rifle; and

WHEREAS, in a similar incident that occurred in December 2010, a thilieen year-old boy was shot and paralyzed by a Los Angeles Police officer who mistook the BB gun the boy was carrying for a real firearm; and

WHEREAS, SB 199 (De Le6n), seeks to address this issue by including BB guns in the State of California's definition of imitation firearms, and subject them to the same rules that govern imitation firearms and toy guns; and

WHEREAS, SB 199 would also require that BB guns be painted in bright colors to make them easier to distinguish from real firearms; and

WHEREAS, the City has consistently supported efforts to regulate the appearance of BB guns in the past;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, with the concurrence of the Mayor, that by the adoption of this Resolution, the City of Los Angeles hereby includes in its 2013 - 2014 State Legislative Program SUPPORT of SB 199 (De Le6n), which would require that BB guns adhere to the same rules and regulations that govern imitation firearms and toy guns, and require them to be brightly colored, on the condition that talks with Airsoft industry officials who are willing to compromise and have had productive meetings in Sacramento with the author and other legislators continue, and that the legislature develops solutions that will benefit public safety in our communities without adversely affecting Los Angeles area businesses.

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DATE: Eebruary 4, 2014

TO: Honorable Members of the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

FROM: Gerry F. Miller/-(....z- U~r Council File No: 14-0002-S6 Chief Legislative Analyst Assignment No: 14-01-0029

SUBJECT: Resolution (Koretz - Blumenfield - Bonin - Buscaino - Englander - Krekorian) to support SB 199, which would require that BB guns adhere to the same rules and regulations that govern imitation firearms and toy guns, and require them to be brightly colored

CLA RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution (Koretz - Blumenfield=- Bonin- Buscaino - Englander - Krekorian) to include in the City's 2013 - 2014 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for S13 199 (De Leon), which would require that BB guns adhere to the same rules and regulations that govern imitation firearms and toy guns, and require them to be brightly colored.

SUMMARY On January 15,2014, a Resolution (Koretz - Blumenfield - Bonin - Buscaino - Englander - Krekorian) was introduced in support of SB 199 (De Leon), legislation which would require that BB guns adhere to the same rules and regulations that govern imitation firearms and toy guns, and require them to be brightly colored. The Resolution states that because BB guns are not required to meet any appearance standards, it is difficult for law enforcement to differentiate between a BB device and a firearm. The Resolution states that this difficulty has resulted in tragedies like one that occurred recently in Santa Rosa, where a teenager carrying a BB gun that looked like an assault rifle was shot and killed by the police.

The Resolution also states that the City of Los Angeles has consistently supported legislation regulating 1313gun appearance in the past. The Resolution, therefore, seeks an official position of the City of Los Angeles to support S13 199, which would require that BB guns adhere to the same rules and regulations that govern imitation firearms and toy guns, and require them to be brightly colored.

BACKGROUND Under current law, an "imitation firearm" is defined as a toy gun, replica of a firearm, or other device that is so similar in coloration and overall appearance to an actual firearm that it can be mistaken as an actual firearm by a reasonable person. Under current law, the purchase, sale, manufacture, shipping, transport, distribution or receipt of an imitation firearm is prohibited in California, unless the imitation firearm meets specific appearance guidelines, such as being brightly colored or made from clear plastic. Current law does not include B13 guns in the definition of "imitation firearm," which makes BB devices that look substantially similar to actual weapons legal in California. This oversight in the law has led to instances where individuals carrying a BB device have been shot by police officers who mistook the BB device for a weapon.

SB 199 seeks to address this issue by including BB devices in the definition of "imitation firearm," thereby subjecting them to the same appearance regulations that toy guns and other imitation firearms are required to meet. SB 199 would require that all BB devices sold or manufactured in California be brightly colored or constructed of a transparent or translucent material.

SB 199 is significantly similar to SB 1315 (De Leon), signed into law in 2012, which created an exemption from preemption by the state in this matter for the County of Los Angeles and all jurisdictions within Los Angeles County. Under SB 1315, Los Angeles is allowed to regulate the appearance of BB guns, and require them to be brightly colored. An ordinance is being drafted to do this, pursuant to a Motion (CF 11-0962). SB 199 would dovetail with policies on the appearance of B1'3guns that the City of Los Angeles has supported in the past, and would benefit public safety statewide.

DEPARTMENTS NOTIFIED Police Department

BILL STATUS 01/06/2014 From committee with Author's amendments. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Public Safety 0111412014 From Committee on Public Safety, referred to Committee on Appropriations 01/22/2014 Passed in Committee (5 -I) 0112812014 Passed in Senate (23-8), ordered to Assembly ·~bLL__- Jos ua Drake Ginalyst GFM:MF:jwd

Attachment: Resolution (Koretz Blumenfield - Bonin - Buscaino - Englander - Krekorian)

- 2 - Council File Number 12 -0014 -S22 Item: (13) BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to increasing funding for an attorney conflicts panel contract with the law firm of Byrne & Nixon for representation in Americans with Disabilities Act compliance matters as related to the former Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA), a designated local authority.

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

2. AUTHORIZE the CAO, or its designee, to make any technical adjustments needed to implement the intent of the Mayor and Council action; and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement those instructions.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted. REPORT FROM

OFFICE OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Date: February 21, 2014 GAO File No. 0130-01756-1561 Council File No. 12-0014-S22 Council District: -- To: The City Council From: Miguel A. Santana, City Administrative Officer·~ {~ r f Reference: Attorney Conflicts Panel

Subject: REQUEST TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR ATTORNEY CONFLICTS PANEL CONTRACT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF BYRNE & NIXON FOR REPRESENATION IN ADA COMPLIANCE MATTERS AS RELATED TO THE FORMER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF LOS ANGELES (CRA/LA), A DESIGNATED LOCAL AUTHORITY

SUMMARY

The Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) requests authority to amend an existing legal services contract agreement with the law firm of Byrne & Nixon (B&N) to increase funding by an additional $1,200,000 for a revised contract cumulative total of $2,450,000. Prior year Attorney Conflicts Panel (ACP) reserves from ACP Fund No. 46T will be used to fund the contract amendment. The original contract funding was $450,000 and was amended via Council authorization in March 2013 to add funding of $800,000 for the existing cumulative contact total of $1,250,000 (C.F. 12-0014-S?).

The Council authorized the retention of B&N under the ACP in June 2012 to represent the City of Los Angeles in four inter-related matters concerning alleged American with Disabilities Act (ADA) . non-compliance violations at certain affordable housing units as related to the former Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles, now known as the CRA/LA, a Designated Local Authority and the Successor agency to the former Agency.

The four inter-related matters include an audit by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a federal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and two civil lawsuits, Mei Ling v. City of Los Angeles, Case No. CV11-7774 and the Independent Living Center of Southern California, et al. v. City, et al. (ILCSC), Case No. CV12-0551. The claims under the Mei Ling litigation prompted an audit by HUD and a federal investigation by DOJ. The City received a favorable Court decision in the Mei Ling matter based on motion arguments made by B&N and the case was dismissed in November 2012. The matter is being appealed by Mei Ling. Currently there has been no action on the HUD and DOJ matters.

The ILCSC litigation is a class action lawsuit related to alleged ADA non-compliance violations CAO File No. PAGE 0130-01756-1561 2 and has been the most contentious and costly of the four assignments. The law firm of B&N will provide a litigation status for "closed session" discussion" under separate cover.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the City Council, subject to the approval of the Mayor:

1. Authorize the City Administrative Officer, or its designee, to execute an amendment and encumber funds totaling $1,200,000 within the Attorney Conflicts Panel Fund No. 46T, Department 10, for Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C-121063 for a revised contract cumulative total of $2,450,000 with the law firm of Byrne & Nixon;

2. Authorize the City Administrative Officer, or its designee, to make any technical adjustments needed to implement the intent of the Mayor and Council action, and authorize the Controller to implement those instructions.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

The recommendations in this report will have no additional impact on the General Fund. The proposed contract amendment is in compliance with City Financial Policies in that ongoing revenue will be used to support this program and sufficient funds are available in the Attorney Conflicts Panel under ACP Fund No. 46T to fund the necessary expenses this fiscal year.

MAS:DMR:14140104c Council File Number 14 -0197 Item: (14) HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to peer review and economic analysis of the Wyvernwood Garden Apartments redevelopment proposal.

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

1. APPROVE the City's receipt of $50,000 from Fifteen Group Land and Development LLC and deposit the funds into Fund 815 Municipal Housing Finance Fund.

2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

a. Establish Account 43K501 - Wyvernwood Economic Analyses within Fund 815 - Municipal Housing Finance Fund.

b. Appropriate $50,000 into Account 43K501 - Wyvernwood Economic Analyses, upon receipt of the same amount from Fifteen Group Land and Development LLC.

c. Reallocate funds within Fund 815 - Municipal Housing Finance Fund as follows:

Account Title Amount From: 2009 43E143 Housing $25,000

To: 2014 43K501 Wyvernwood Economic Analyses $25,000

d. Expend funds from Account 43K501 - Wyvernwood Economic Analyses in an amount not to exceed $75,000, upon proper demand of the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, in relation to the Wyvernwood Garden Apartments project, upon Mayor and City Council approval of the execution of a contract for the aforementioned services.

4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to negotiate and execute the contract with the contractor selected to perform the economic review.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted. TRANSMITTAL

To: Date: THE COUNCIL

From: THE MAYOR

TRANSMITTED FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED. Eric Garcetti, Mayor Rushmore D. Cervantes, Interim General Manager

Housing Development Bureau 1200 West 7th Street, 8th Floor, Los Angeles,CA 90017 tel 213.808.8638 1 fax 213,808.8610 hddlalacity.org

February 7, 2014

Council File: New Council District: 14 Contact Person: Helmi Hisserich/213-808-8662 Honorable Eric Garcetti Mayor, City of Los Angeles Room 303, City Hall 200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

Attention: Mandy Morales Legislative Coordinator

COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL: REQUEST FOR ACCOUNTING AUTHORITY IN RELATION TO A PEER REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF THE WYVERNWOOD GARDEN APARTMENTS REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

SUMMARY:

The Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) requests Mayor and City Council authority to effectuate the accounting transactions contained within this report, including the receipt and deposit of $50,000 from Fifteen Group Land and Development LLC (Applicant), an affiliate of the current owner of the Wyvernwood Garden Apartments (Wyvernwood), for the purposes of obtaining an economic review of the redevelopment ofWyvernwood.

To perform the economic review, HCIDLA has selected Keyser Marston Associates (KMA) from a list of qualified contractors established by a Request for Qualifications. HCIDLA and KMA will negotiate the terms of a contract, which will be presented for Mayor and Council consideration at a later date.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

The HCIDLA General Manager respectfully requests that:

I. Your office schedule this transmittal at the next available meeting( s) of the appropriate City Council committee(s) and forward to City Council for review and approval immediately thereafter;

2, The City Council, subject to the approval of the Mayor:

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer BHMUSP/Wyvernwood Garden Apartments -Peer Review and Economic Analyses February 7, 2014 Page 2

A. Approve the City's receipt of $50,000 from Fifteen Group Land and Development LLC and deposit the funds into Fund 815 Municipal Housing Finance Fund;

B. Authorize the City Controller to:

1. Establish Account 43K501 - Wyvernwood Economic Analyses within Fund 815 Municipal Housing Finance Fund;

2. Appropriate $50,000 into Account 43K501 - Wyvernwood Economic Analyses, upon receipt of the same amount from Fifteen Group Land and Development LLC;

3. Reallocate funds within Fund 815 Municipal Housing Finance Fund as follows:

ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NAME AMOUNT

From: 2009 43E143 Housing $25,000.00

To: 2014 43K501 Wyvernwood Economic Analyses $25,000.00 TOTAL $25,000.00

4. Expend funds from Account 43K501-Wyvernwood Economic Analyses in amount not to exceed $75,000, upon proper demand of the HCIDLA General Manager or designee, in relation to the Wyvernwood Garden Apartments project, upon Mayor and City Council approval of the execution of a contract for the aforementioned services.

C. Authorize the HCIDLA General Manager or designee to prepare Controller's Instructions and any necessary technical adjustment(s) consistent with Mayor and City Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and instruct the Controller to implement the instructions.

BACKGROUND:

The City has been engaged in ongoing negotiations with the Applicant, which would allow for the replacement of 1,187 units of rental housing with a higher density, mixed-use development that includes a proposed 4,150 units of rental and homeownership units, 325,000 square feet of retail and commercial space, and 11.7 acres of open space in Council District Fourteen (CD 14). The Applicant is seeking City Council approval for the redevelopment of Wyvernwood, including a Specific Plan and associated zone changes, which would establish new development rights, including height restrictions and allowable density throughout the project site.

As a member of the City's negotiation team, HCIDLA shall provide technical assistance and support, including a preliminary analysis of the redevelopment proposal and its potential impacts to affordable BHMUSP/Wyvemwood Garden Apartments -Peer Review and Economic Analyses February 7, 2014 Page 3

housing in the Boyle Heights area, as well as a preliminary review of the December 2012 Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed redevelopment.

During the negotiation process, it was agreed by all parties that the City would employ the services of a real estate advisor for the purpose of conducting a peer review of the redevelopment proposal; it was further agreed that the Applicant would cover the cost of the Peer Review and Feasibility Analysis in an amount not to exceed $50,000.

HCIDLA identified three qualified firms from the list of contractors approved by the Mayor and Council in accordance with the 2012 Housing Studies and Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ) (C.F. #12- 1470): David Rosen Advisors (DRA), KMA, and Hamilton, Rabinovitz & Associates (HR&A). HR&A was disqualified since it is the firm whose work is being peer reviewed. Based on a review of the remaining proposals, HCIDLA selected KMA. The RFQ met the obligations of Charter Section 1022 regarding outside contracting, so no further action in that regard is needed in order to execute the contract with KMA.

A scope of work and cost estimate in the amount of $50,000 was received for the peer review and feasibility analysis. The scope of work for the peer review will focus on the Economic and Fiscal Impact sections of the EIR that was prepared by HR&A, in addition to a peer review and financial analysis of the Financial Model for Project Alternative F, the financial model of the EIR most closely representing Applicant's current proposal. The $50,000 contribution from the Applicant will be used to cover the cost.

Due to the complexity of the project, HCIDLA has determined additional economic analyses may be required beyond the scope which the Applicant has agreed to cover. This analysis may include, but not be limited to, an independent analysis of the estimation of community benefits and the resident retention plan. HCIDLA recommends a budget of up to $25,000 for this additional analysis.

HCIDLA and KMA are currently negotiating the scope of work and terms of the contract. Upon successful negotiation, HCIDLA will return to the Mayor and Council with a draft contract and seek approval for contract execution.

It is therefore requested that the City be authorized to receive and deposit $50,000 from the Applicant to pay for the peer review. It is also requested that funds currently available in the Municipal Housing Finance Fund in the amount of $25,000 be reallocated in order to pay for KMA's services.

FISCAL IMP ACT:

There is no impact to the General Fund. The $75,000 contract will be paid using funds from the Applicant in the amount of $50,000 and Municipal Housing Finance Funds in the amount of $25,000. BHMUSP/Wyvernwood Garden Apartments -Peer Review and Economic Analyses February 7, 2014 Page 4

Prepared by:

LISA SHINSA TO Management Analyst

HELMI HISSERICH Assistant General Manager

RUSHMORE D. CERVANTES Interim General Manager Council File Number 14 -0171 Item: (15) MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION (WLAAPC) regarding the WLAAPC determination granting the appeal filed by Janice A. Lazarof, individually and as trustee of the Henri and Janice A. Lazarof Trust, (Representative: Victor I. Marmon, Marmon Law Offices), from part of the decision of the Zoning Administrator in approving a variance to permit a height of 50 feet in lieu of 36 feet height limit for the construction of a single family dwelling in the RE20-1 zone, located at 10550 West Bellagio Road.

Applicant: M & A Gabaee, LP Representative: Ben Kim / Stacey Brenner, Charles Company

Case No. ZA-2012-1402-ZV-ZAA-ZAD-1A

Fiscal Impact Statement: No

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 5, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 5, 2014)

(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.) Council File Number 12 -1034 Item: (16) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to Amendment No. 1 to the 2013-2016 Memorandum of Understanding for the Management Attorneys Bargaining Unit (MOU 32).

(Personnel and Animal Welfare 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.) Council File Number 14 -0130 Item: (17) COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, HOUSING COMMITTEE relative to the appointment of Ms. Irma Beserra-Nunez to the Commission for Community and Family Services.

Recommendation for Council action:

Ethics Commission Review : Complete.

Background Check : Complete.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 14, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 5, 2014) ERIC GARCETTI

MAYOR

January 27, 2014

Honorable Members of the City Council c/o City Clerk City Hall, Room 395

Honorable Members:

Subject to your confirmation, I have appointed Ms. Irma Beserra-Nunez to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2014 and for the subsequent term ending June 30, 2018. Ms. Beserra-Nunez will fill the vacancy created by Michael Manigault, whom I removed effective March 31,2014 or at the time Mr. Manigault's successor is confirmed by the City Council.

I certify that in my opinion Ms. Beserra-Nunez is qualified for the work that will devolve upon her, and that I make the appointment solely in the interest of the City.

Sincerely, L471~ ERIC GARCETTI Mayor

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Attachment

200 N. SPR!NG STREET, ROOM 303 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 (213) 978-0600 MAYOR.LACITY.ORG COMMISSION APPOINTMENT FORM

Name: Irma Beserra-Nunez Commission: Commission for Community and Family Services End of Term: 6/30/2014

Appointee Information

1. Race/ethnicity: Latina

2. Gender: Female

3. Council district and neighborhood of residence: 5 - SouthValley

4. Are you a registered voter? Yes

5. Prior commission experience:

6. Highest level of education completed: BA California State University Los Angeles

7. Occupation/profession: Advocate for Adult Education

8. Experience(s) that qualifies person for appointment: See attached resume

9. Purpose of this appointment: Replacement

10. Current composition of the commission (excluding appointee):

·,{Narnc{ 1< APCr .. liCD > Gender •.A.r>btdate Te"';~nd~

AI-Mansour, Chancela East LA 14 African American F 25-Seo-12 30-Jun-16 Castillo, Carolina East LA 14 Latina F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-16 Chan, Yvonne North Valley 12 Asian Pacific Islander F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-14 Duardo, Debra East LA 14 Latina F 22-Jun-11 30-Jun-14 Garcia, Marv South Valley 2 Latina F 08-0ct-10 30-Jun-16 Hill, PeQQY Central 4 African American F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-16 lqlehart, Alfreda Central 10 African American F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-16 Lara, Alicia Central 4 Latina F 28-Seo-10 30-Jun-14 Little, Marc T. East LA 14 African American M 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-14 Maniqault, Michael West LA 5 Caucasian M 22-Jun-11 30-Jun-14 Miller, Carrie Central 4 Caucasian F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-14 Pinto, Anoela South Valley 2 Other F 13-Aua-10 30-Jun-16 Thomas, Fred South LA 8 African American M 21-Feb-13 30-Jun-14 Torres, Benjamin East LA 13 Latino M 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-16 Yaroslavsky, Barbara Central 5 Caucasian F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-14 Irma Beserra Nunez. BIOGRAPHY & RESUME

MEDIA RECOGNITION

CNN PRESENTS "A Larry King Special" with Leeza Gibbons, KCBS "Juntos" & "Bienvenidos", KTLA "Morning News" & "Pacesetters", KNBC "Evening News" with Chuck Henry, KMEX "Weekend News" & "Vamos A Platicar", KABC, KTTV, L.A, CITYVIEW, KLCS "Steps To Learning", Continental Cablevision, Multi· Vision Cable, KPFK 90.7 FM "Experience Talks", KWIZ, KDIF, RADIO AM 690 "La Educacion" , Decor and Look (International Magazines), KCET Departures, The Eastsider, Eastern Group Publications, VCLA/Getty L.A. XICANO Facebook, UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Online Newsletter, various California magazines & newspapers, etc.

AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

City of Los Angeles Commission on the Status of Women: (2012) Pioneer Women of the Year Selected by Council member Eric Garcetti, representing Council District CD13

CCAE California Council for Adult Education: (2012 and 2013) Excellence in Teaching Award Certificates of Recognition, Certificates of Congratulations & Special Award CCAE Los Angeles Metropolitan Section and Statewide Conference, Councilmember Eric Garcetti, and Senator Kevin de Leon Nominated by both Franklin & Van Nuys Community Adult Schools

Sixth Annual International Conference on Positive Aging: (2013) Fielding Graduate V niversity Honored as Local Hero (along side two surviving World War II Tuskegee Airmen)

City of Los Angeles: (1976·1977, 1993·2014) Diamond/Crystal Awards, Certificates of Appreciation, Certificates of Recognition, Certificates of Commendation, & Special Award Mayors James Hahn, Richard Riordan & Tom Bradley; Council President Eric Garcetti; Councilmembers Gil Cedillo, Jose Huizar, Ed Reyes, Alex Padilla, Tony Cardenas, Richard Alarcon, Nick Pacheco, Richard Alatorre, Mike Hernandez & Antonio Villaraigosa; Dept. of Recreation and Parks

United States House of Representative: (2010 & 2011) Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition- Congressman Xavier Becerra, (2004) Congresswoman Lucille Roybal Allard

City of Carson: (2000) Certificate of Recognition - Mayor Peter Fajardo; Mayor Pro Tern Kay Calas; Council Members Daryl Sweeney, Raunda Frank, Manuel Ontal, Jr.

California State Legislature: (1998,2010 & 2011) Certificates of Appreciation & Recognition Senators Carol Liu & Kevin de Leon; Assembly Speaker John Perez; Assemblymembers Mike Eng, Gil Cedillo, Anthony Portantino & Antonio Villaraigosa

City of Redlands: (1998) Human Relations Commission Cultural Diversity Award "The Color of America" Mural Apprenticeship Program City of Pomona: (1995) Council Proclamation - Mayor Edward Cortez; Council Members Cristina Carrizosa, Paula Lantz, Nell Soto, Marco Robles, Ken West, Willie White

California Park & Recreation Society, District XIV: (2000) Community Service Award Adult Education Association of Los Augeles: (1978) Certificate of Appreciation The Music Center, Festival Del Cinco De Mayo: (1975) Certificate of Appreciation Neighborhood Youth Corps: (1972) Certificate Of Commendation Irma Beserra Nunez BIOGRAPHY & RESUME

ARTS EDUCATOR & ADVOCATE

(2007) ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWEE Getty Foundatiou "Latiuo Art Survey" conducted by the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center (CSRC) Participated as partner, business manager, archivist and historian for internationally renown Chicano artist, muralist and community revitalization designer Don Juan aka Johnny D. Gonzalez. 27 Hour Oral History Interview documents Gonzalez' legacy as an innovator of 1960s East L.A. Chicano Mural Movement & Cultural Arts Renaissance; Nunez' work as an innovator in BilinguallMulticultural Education and Community Advocacy in the 1970s and 1980s; and their work together as innovators of 1980s Hispanic Marketing, 1990s ChicanolMexicano/Latino Fine Art Print Distribution, and 1990s Multi-Ethnic Cultural Arts Education. Audio tapes and transcripts will eventually be housed at the UCLA Main Library Oral History Resource Center and UCLA CSRC and made available for scholars, educators, students and the public on the World Wide Web.

(2011-2012) ARTIST REPRESENTATIVE for Don Juan aka Johnny D. Gonzalez Getty Foundation initiative "Pacific Standard Time", UCLA Fowler Museum, L.A. Xicano exhibition "Mapping Another L.A.: The Chicano Art Movement" curated by UCLA CSRC The exhibition and catalogue featured Gonzalez' 41 year old mural, The Birth of Our Art,TMand his other works together with works by 60 Chicano artists from the 1970s. UCLA CSRC raised approx. $40,000 for the conservation of Gonzalez' mural with sponsors including: Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, AltaMed Health Services Corp., Entravision Communications Corp., Walt Disney Co., Elyse S. and Stanley 1. Grinstein, Armando Duron, Kathleen McHugh, Ricardo Munoz, Terezita Romo, David Valdes, and Tamar Diana Wilson. The exhibition and initiative received worldwide media acclaim. UCLA CSRC Quote, u •••With her partner ..Nunez conducted 13 tours of the LA. Xicano exhibition ...the largest number ...led by any docent."

(2012-2014) CHAIR & SPOKESPERSON Coalition to Save The First Street Store Mural Wall (1970 architectural redesign by Don Juan aka Johnny D. Gonzalez. (1973) mural panel design by Gonzalez, David Botello and Robert Arenivar.) As LEAD ADVOCATE with Gonzalez, formed a citywide coalition to preserve his 41 year old, 150 foot long internationally renowned East L.A. Chicano Historical Monument. Received major support working closely with the Los Angeles Conservancy, Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning and Office of Supervisor Gloria Molina. Partial list of additional supporters: Councilmember Gil Cedillo; Eddie Torres (East LA. Chamber of Commerce); Ben Cardenas (President, East LA. Residents Assoc.); Edward R. Roybal, Jr. (Executive Director, Roybal Foundation); Percy Duran, Esquire (Former Commissioner, City of Los Angeles Board of Public Works); Daniel Aguello, (Former Councilmember, City of Alhambra); Irene Tovar (Executive Director, Latin American Civic Assoc.); Teresa Montano (Board of Directors, California Teachers Assoc. CTA); Mary Rose Ortega (Board of Directors CTA); David Sandoval (Former EOP Director, CSULA); Albert Barrios (Board of Trustees, Cathedral High School Alumni Assoc.); Frank Villalobos (Barrio Planners, Inc.); Joseph L. Caldera (President, Salesian High School Advisory Board); Salesian High School Alumni Assoc.; Louie Perez (Los Lobos, musician); Jesus Salvador Trevino (Film Producer and Director); Raul R. Rodriguez (Designer, Tournament of Roses Parade®); Isaac Ruiz (Co-star "Chico and The Man" TV series); Barbara Carrasco (Artist and Board Member, Dolores Huerta Foundation); misc. community leaders, etc. Irma Beserra Nunez BIOGRAPHY & RESUME

EDUCATION ADVOCATE

(2007-2014) ADVOCATE FOR ADULT EDUCATION and OLDER ADULT EDUCATION Through annual END OF YEAR CELEBRATION, rallied 200+ Active Older Adult Students in the San Fernando Valley and NorthlEast L.A. to gather 1000s of signatures on petitions and write hundreds of letters to Save Adult Ed in LAUSD, pass AB 189, and pass PROP 30 to bring in additional Education Funds. (2012) Invited with students by Councilmember Eric Garcetti to stand by his side when he spoke at the LAUSD Board of Education Meeting in support of Saving LAUSD Adult Ed. (see link hUD:11 saveadulted. wordpress ,com120 12102!l5Ila-councilman-eric- f[arcetti -speaks-in-support-Qladult -edUcation/) On another day, Testified with student leaders at LAUSD Board of Education Meeting with approx. 50 Active Older Adult Students attending as part of a citywide campaign to Save Adult Ed within LAUSD. (see link: httu:llsaveadulted.wordpress.comI2QI210610 Iioider-adults-soeak-Qur-in-supriorr- of.adult-education-lausd-ho(lrd-meetin§>/) (2013) Formed a statewide coalition to Save Older Adult Education which includes AARP, Partners in Care Foundation, Congress of California Seniors, Edward R. Roybal Foundation, California Association of Area Agencies on Aging, and a grassroots network of educators, students and community leaders. Testified at the Assembly Higher Education Committee with national, statewide and local organizations as well as numerous individuals who stated opposition to the SB 173 because of its proposed permanent cuts to Older Adult Ed and other vital programs. SB 173 was turned into a two year bill. (January 29, 2014) Will testify regarding SB 173 at the Senate Education and Assembly Higher Education JOINT INFORMATIONAL HEARING.

COMMUNITY ADVOCATE

(1980-1981) CO-CHAIRPERSON, SPOKESPERSON and FUNDRAISER Committee for Jnstice for Gordon Castillo Hall and Support Committee for Juvenile Rights: Raised approx. $50,000 from The Presbyterian Church, UPCUSA Emergency Fund for Legal Aid for Racial & Intercultural Justice, SECO/Synod Social & Ecumenical Concerns Committee, and Church & Society Committee of the San Gabriel Presbytery. Worked with family and committee members in rallying support and raising thousands of additional dollars in collaboration with community and political leaders such as Cesar Chavez; Frank Del Olmo (LA Times editor); KCBS "Juntos" Talk Show producer Alex Nogales, associate producer Liz Chavez, and host Eddie Navarro; Presbyterian Church Reverend Antonio Hernandez and daughter Dotti Hernandez; Father Vasques of La Placita Church, EI Pueblo L.A. Historic Monument; Joe Sanchez, founder of Mexican American Grocers Association (MAGA); Rudy Acuna, CSUN Historian and Professor; Angela Moya Rodriguez, actress "Zoot Suit"; etc. Irma Beserra Nunez BIOGRAPHY & RESUME

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

(2007) MEDIA & EDUCATION CONSULTANT City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks, "Feria De Los Nifios" (Festival of Children) Talent Showcase and Festival- Cultural Arts Educational Program (1994-2007) "Feria" SPONSOR, MASTER OF CEREMONIES, SPOKESPERSON, JUDGE and CURRICULUM WRITER for LAUSD Children's Art Contest

(2001) MEDIA CONSULTANT CSULA Edward R. Roybal Institute for Applied Gerontology, L.A. City Dept. of Aging; L.A. County Immunization Program, Department of Health Services, and Area Agency on Aging; The California Endowment; AARP; California Medical Review; Blue Shield; and Kaiser. Worked in partnership with RICO Partners in Quality Team. Created and developed the Flu Immunization campaign theme, titled "Flu Is Even More of a Threat Than Anthrax: Why Ethnic Communities, Persons with Chronic Illnesses, and Older Adults Need to be Targeted/or Flu Vaccine". Implemented a marketing strategy through a News Forum & Media Campaign. Collaborated in the writing and production of a comprehensive report. Panel: CDC/Center for Disease Control & Prevention, CA Dept. of Health Services, LA County Dept. of Health Services, diverse local physicians and the Offiee of Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard. Media: Associated Press, Notimex , City News Srvs, KNBC, KTLA, KABC, KCAL, KWHY, USC/ATVN, CNN Radio, KFWB, KNX, KIVE, KFl, La Opinion, Eastern Group Publications, Sing Tao Newspaper.

(l980s) CO-OWNER Don Juan Productions & Advertising ARTIST REPRESENTATIVE for internationally renown Chicano Artists PRODUCER & ART DIRECTOR of national, regional and local Hispanic Marketing Campaigns DISTRIBUTOR of Chicano/Mexicano/Latino Fine Art Prints Clients: Coca-Cola, AT&T, Anheuser- Busch, KMEX, Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) , CA Hispanic Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF), TELACU, AMAE, etc. Worked with local, regional and national publishers including Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and the Norton Simon Museum. Irma Beserra Nunez BIOGRAPHY & RESUME

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

(1975-1980,2007-2014) INSTRUCTOR LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District Division of Adult & Career Education, Program for Older Adults Physical Fitness, Fine & Applied Art, Family Education, Health & Safety, Evidence Based Curriculums. (1975-1980) PROFESSIONAL EXPERT, POINT PROJECT LEADER Multiple LAUSD Elementary, Middle and High Schools as well as Community Organizations Bilingual Multicultural Programs, Cultural Arts Education, Heritage Preservation Student Programs» Staff Development» Parent In-Service Training» Conferences» Special Events (1977 Publication) CURRICULUM RESEARCHfWRITER, GRAPHIC ARTIST & TEACHER IN SERVICE TRAINER LAUSD Area 'G' Office of Compensatory Education "Mexican Culture and Heritage Kit" Unit: Contemporary Epoch-Mexico "Introduction to Mexican Dance," pages. 1VA5.44-1VA5.54.

(1978-1980) FACULTY MEMBER & CLUB DIRECTOR LMU Loyola Marymount University Accredited Course in Mexican Regional Dance & History. Instructor "EI Grupo Folklorico" Dance Group (1978) INSTRUCTOR ELAC East Los Angeles College, Community Service Program Mexican Regional and Contemporary Dance (1966-Present) FITNESS & ARTS CONSULTANT Clients: Plaza de Cultura y Arte, AltaMed Health Srvs. Corp., LA Caregiver Resource Ctr., Greater ELA Alzheimer's Assoc., Las Hadas Mexican Restaurant & Entertainment, La Fraternal Order of Eagles #2188 Ladies Auxilary, etc.

(1992-2007) PROGRAM CO-FOUNDER, PRODUCER, EDUCATOR, PERFORMANCE ARTIST, ART DIRECTOR, ASSISTANT MURALIST, CURATOR, MEDIA DIRECTOR & FUNDRAISER Don Juan & Dona Irma New Barrio Lifestyle™ Campaign, Cultural Arts Educational Program With partner Don Juan aka Johnny D. Gonzalez, launched program in the L.A. City Hall Rotunda with their large scale Chicano Traveling Art GalleryTMCollection. Throughout California presented The Birth of Our Art" Live Stage Production and Multicultural Traveling Art GalleryTMCollection to tens of thousands (12,000 plus in Compton alone) in schools, colleges, universities, government agencies, corporations, professional conferences, etc. Culminated with Juan/Johnny's creation of a 3 story multicultural mural, titled The Color of Amertca'?", as part of their Mural Apprenticeship Program. Received major media recognition with support, endorsements and sponsorship including: Mayors Tom Bradley and Richard Riordan, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), Los Angeles City Employees Chicano Association (LACECA), California Teachers Association (CTA), Community College Association (CCA), California Faculty Association (CFA), United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA), Association of Mexican American Educators (AMAE), Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), and various school districts, community organizations and corporations. PRESENTATIONS: Government: City of Los Angeles, L.A. DWP, City of Pomona, City of Carson, etc. Business & Media: Verizon, Blue Cross, Kaiser, KWIZ. Education: UCLA, USC, UCI, CSULB, CSUDH, CSUC, Cal Poly Pomona, Univ. of Redlands, Sonoma State Univ., Rio Hondo College, Chaffey College, Rancho Santiago College, Point Loma Nazarene College, Cuesta College, Porterville College, Pasadena USD, Baldwin Park USD, Montebello USD, Compton USD, Pomona USD, Chino Valley USD, Fontana USD, Alvord USD, Porterville Public Schools, San Diego USD. Associations: NEA, SCTA, MECHA, SEIU, National Head Start Assoc., etc. Community: Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF), CA Hispanic Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Tulare County Hispanic Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse, etc. Irma Beserra Nunez BIOGRAPHY & RESUME

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Five-Year CSULA California State University. Los Angeles (Full Time Academic Program) Scholarship: Project Maestro: First Bilingual/Bicultural Chicano Teacher Training Program

Major: Art Minor: Physical Education, Emphasis Dance (Deans List 1970) Independent Study: (3 months): Anthropological/Sociological Tour of Mexico

Private Otis Art Institute (Full Time Academic Program) Education: Credential: State of California Standard Designated Teaching Credential Title: Adult Education Received: in 1975 Valid: for Life

Certification: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Division of Adult & Career Education (DACE), Program for Older Adults (POA) Shared Decision-Making Partnership

(2011) Selected by DACE Executive Director to participate in the Development Committee of a partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA) and Partners In Care Foundation (PIC F) which provided to LAUSD DACE POA teachers thousands of dollars of free training in nationally acclaimed evidence-based curriculums developed by the Arthritis Foundation, Stanford University, Boston University and UCLA. Co-Wrote Curriculum for Evidence-Based Course Outlines to Support New LAUSD DACE POA Classes, Participated in Special Training, and Received Certification as a Leader in the following Evidence-Based Programs: Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease, Chronic Disease Self-Management Program/Healthier Living, and A Matter of Balance.

(2013) Selected and Trained to become an Arthritis Foundation Certified Trainer.

Additional Lyric Theatre International Foundation (2 Years): Scholarships: Director, Florencio Yescas (Founder of L.A. Mexican Folklorico Dance Movement) Cal Poly San Luis Obispo: CAWEE CA Association of Work Experience Educators Encampment for Citizenship (6 weeks): Intercultural Leadership Training Program UCLA: Modern Dance Program for High Ability Secondary Students

Supplemental Universidad de Guadalajara, CSUN California State University in Northridge, Education: Los Angeles Trade- Tech College, ELAC East Los Angeles College, SCA Society of California Archivists, Riverside Municipal Museum, AFP Association of Fundraising Professionals, etc.

Private Fitness: Yoga, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Physical Fitness; Arts: Art, Drama and Music; Training: Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, MUlti-Ethnic, Salsa, Ballroom, Disco & Line Dance ERIC GARCETTI

MAYOR

January 27, 2014

Ms. Irma Beserra-Nunez

Dear Ms. Beserra-Nunez:

I am pleased to inform you that I hereby appoint you to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2014. In order to complete the process as quickly as possible, there are several steps that must be taken, many of which require visiting City Hall. If you require parking during these procedures, please call Justin Gonzalez in my Office at (213) 922-9788 to make arrangements for you.

To begin the appointment process, please review, sign and return the enclosed Remuneration Form, Undated Separation Forms, Background Check Release and Information Sheet within one week of receiving this letter. These documents are necessary to ensuring the most efficient, open and accountable City government possible. Further, Mayor's Office policy requires you to be fingerprinted as part of the background check that is done on all potential Commissioners. To do so, please bring this letter to the Background Unit of Employment Services Division, Personnel Department Building, 700 East Temple Street, Room 235, Los Angeles, California 90012. The division phone number is (213) 473-9343. Fingerprints must be taken within three working days from the receipt of this letter.

Under separate cover you will be receiving a packet from the City Ethics Commission containing information about the City's conflict of interest laws and a copy of the State Form 700/Statement of Economic Interests. You are required to complete and return this form within 21 days of your nomination to the City Ethics Commission, 200 North Spring Street, City Hall, 24th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90012. Any inquiries regarding this form should be directed to Shannon Prior at the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960.

200 N. SPRING STREET, ROOM 303 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 (213) 978-0600

MAYOR.LACITY.ORG Ms. Irma Beserra-Nunez January 27,2014 Page 2

As part of the City Council confirmation process, you wiJl need to meet with Paul Koretz, your Councilmember, and Councilmember Gilbert Cedillo, the Chair of the Housing Committee, to answer any questions they may have. You will be hearing from a City Council committee clerk who will let you know when your appointment will be considered by the Housing Committee. Some time thereafter, you will be notified by the committee clerk when your appointment will be presented to the full City Council for confirmation. Once you are confirmed, you will be required to take the oath of office in the City Clerk's Office in Room 395 of City Hall. Cary Gross with the Mayor's staff will assist you during the confirmation process if you have questions.

Commissioners must be residents of the City of Los Angeles. If you move at any point during your term, have any changes in your telephone numbers, or in the future plan to resign (resignation must be put in writing), please contact my office immediately.

Congratulations and thank you for agreeing to serve the people of Los Angeles.

Sincerely, L

EG:dlg Attachment I Ms. Irma Beserra-Nunez January 27, 2014 Nominee Check List

I. Within three days:

__ Get fingerprinted to complete a background check. No appointment is necessary. Bring the Mayor's letter to: Background Unit of Employment Services Division, Personnel Department Building, 700 East Temple Street, Room 235, Los Angeles, California 90012. Phone: (213) 473-9343.

II. Withfn seven days:

Mail, fax or email the following forms to: Cary Gross, Office of the Mayor, Office of External Affairs, City Hall, 200 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or fax: 213-978-9719 or email: [email protected].

__ Remuneration Form

__ Undated Separation Forms.

__ Background Check Release

__ Information SheetIVoluntary Statistics

III. Within 21 days:

File the following forms with the City Ethics Commission. If you are required to me, you will receive these forms in the mail from that office.

__ Statement of Economic Interest ("Form 700") IMPORTANT: The City Council will not consider your nomination until your completed form is reviewed by the Ethics Commission.

__ Residence Verification Form

IV. As soon as possible, the Mayor's Office will schedule a meeting with you and:

__ Your City Councilmember Paul Koretz (contact at 213-473-7005).

__ Councilmember Gilbert Cedillo, Chair of the Council Committee considering your nomination (contact at 213-473-7001).

Staff in the Mayor's Office of External Affairs will assist you with these arrangements. Los Angeles City Ethics Commission

February 21, 2014

The Honorable City Council c/o Holly Wolcott, Interim City Clerk 200 North Spring Street City Hall- 3rd Floor Los Angeles CA 90012

Re: Council File Number 14-0130 Appointment of Irma Beserra Nunez to the Commission for Community and Family Services

FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION

Dear Councilmembers:

On January 28, 2014, the Mayor transmitted to the City Clerk a letter indicating his appointment of Ms. Irma Beserra Nunez to the Commission for Community and Family Services. The Ethics Commission received Ms. Beserra Nunez's pre-confirmation statement of economic interests (SEI) on February 20,2014, and this letter is provided for your consideration as part of the confirmation process. A copy of this letter is also being provided to Ms. Beserra Nunez to help her avoid potential conflicts of interests that may arise in the course of her tenure as a member of the Commission for Community and Family Services.

Ms. Beserra Nunez reports on her SEI her interest in the Nunez Family Trust which holds real property located within two miles of Los Angeles. If a matter involving this interest comes before the Commission on Community and Family Services, Ms. Beserra Nunez should, before acting, seek the advice of the City Attorney regarding whether she should disqualify herself. We are unable to assess if or how frequently Ms. Beserra Nunez would be in a position of having to recuse herself.

Interests disclosed on an SEI are not the only interests that can give rise to a conflict of interests. For example, state law may require recusal by a board or commission member due to certain business activities of the clients of that member's employer. Additionally, recusal may be required under City Charter § 222, which states that the City Attorney may provide a written opinion concerning the obligation of a City official to refrain from acting on a matter when it may violate state law or when action may not be in the public interest.

If a matter raises a potential conflict of interests, we encourage Ms. Beserra Nunez to seek the advice of the City Attorney before acting. If Ms. Beserra Nunez is required to disqualify herselffrom acting on a matter, Los Angeles Municipal Code § 49.S.6(J) and Executive Directive 2005-1 require her to file a Recusal Notification Form (CEC Form 51) with the Ethics Commission and the Mayor' s office .. .If a,board or commission member is disqualified from acting on three or more agenda items in a yearbecause of a conflict caused by the same interest, the Ethics Commission is required by City Charter § 707 to review the conflict. If the

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Ethics Commission determines that the member has a significant and continuing conflict of interests, it must order divestment of the interest that is causing the conflict.

In addition to filing SEIs, nominees also file Residence Verification Forms. We have received a completed form from Ms. Beserra Nunez, which states that she is registered to vote in the City.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at (213) 978-1960.

Sincerely, A1-.k fu~ Alexandria Latragna Ethics Program Analyst cc: Mayor Eric Garcetti Ms. Irma Beserra Nunez Council File Number 14 -0156 Item: (18) COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, HOUSING COMMITTEE relative to the appointment of Ms. Tara Maxey to the Commission for Community and Family Services.

Recommendation for Council action:

Ethics Commission Review : Complete.

Background Check : Complete.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 20, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 19, 2014) ERIC GARCETTI

MAYOR

February 3, 2014

Honorable Members of the City Council c/o City Clerk City Hall, Room 395

Honorable Members:

Subject to your confirmation, I have appointed Ms. Tara Maxey to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2014, and for the subsequent term ending June 30,2018. Ms. Maxey will fill the vacancy created by Carrie Miller, whom I removed effective March 31,2014 or at the time Ms. Miller's successor is confirmed by the City Council.

I certify that in my opinion Ms. Maxey is qualified for the work that will devolve upon her, and that I make the appointment solely in the interest of the City.

Sincerely,

~. ~T' ERIC GARCETTI Mayor

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Attachment

200 N. SPRING STREET, ROOM 303 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 (213) 978"0600

MAYOR.LAC!TY.ORG COMMISSION APPOINTMENT FORM

Name: Tara Maxey Commission: Commission for Community and Family Services End of Term: 6/30/2014

Appointee Information

1. Race/ethnicity: Caucasian

2. Gender: Female

3. Council district and neighborhood of residence: 1 - East Los Angeles

4. Are you a registered voter? Yes

5. Prior commission experience:

6. Highest level of education completed: BA, University of California Los Angeles

7. Occupation/profession: Owner/Operator/Pastry Chef of Heirloom LA

8. Experience(s) that qualifies person for appointment: See attached resume

9. Purpose of this appointment: Replacement

10. Current composition of the commission (excluding appointee):

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AI-Mansour, Chancela East LA 14 African American F 25-Seo-12 30-Jun-16 Castillo, Carolina East 14 Latina F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-16 Chan, Yvonne North Vallev 12 Asian Pacific Islander F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-14 Duardo, Debra East LA 14 Latina F 22-Jun-11 30-Jun-14 Garcia, Mary South Valley 2 Latina F 08-0ct-10 30-Jun-16 Hill, Peaav Central 4 African American F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-16 lalehart, Alfreda Central 10 African American F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-16 Lara, Alicia Central 4 Latina F 28-Sep-10 30-Jun-14 Little, Marc T. East 14 African American M 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-14 Maniaault, Michael West LA 5 Caucasian M 22-Jun-11 30-Jun-14 Miller, Carrie Central 4 Caucasian F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-14 Pinto, Angela South Valley 2 Other F 13-Aug-10 30-Jun-16 Thomas, Fred South LA 8 African American M 21-Feb-13 30-Jun-14 Torres, Beniamin East 13 Latino M 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-16 Yarostavsky, Barbara Central 5 Caucasian F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-14 TARA MAXEY

PERSONAL STATEMENT: As an invested community member I would like to integrate my experience professionally and personally to help support a prosperous community, especially in impoverished areas.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Heirloom LA 2009 - Present Owner jOperator jPastry Chef Heirloom LAhas experienced steady growth since it's start and has been acknowledged as LA's most prestigious catering company by The Wall Street Journal, LATimes, LA Magazine, Food & Wine Magazine, People Magazine, C Magazine, LAWeekly, Real Simple Magazine, and many others. In addition to handling weddings, film productions, drop-offs and general events, Heirloom LA operates a tasting room (the Salon), and an award winning food truck. Heirloom LA provides work experience opportunities for adults with severe disabilities and disadvantaged youth. Heirloom LAvolunteers with several schools to promote and support edible school yards and outdoor cooking classes as well as conducts fundraisers to support these programs. Our future plans include targetting urban desert areas with programs such as these. Additionally Heirloom LAworks closely with small, organic farmers and ranchers who humanely raise their livestock to provide exposure to food policy issues through interactive media and community events.

KPCC Regional Advisory Committee Member 2012-Present Southern California Public Radio strengthens the civic and cultural bonds that unite Southern California's diverse communities by providing the highest quality news and information service through radio.

Whittier Union High School District Special Education Teacher 1996-1999 This Special Education Program incorporated full-inclusion where the regular education and special education teachers collaborated on lesson plans and adaptive implementation of those plans.

EDUCATION: UCLA,BAPolitical Science Cal State LA,Emergency Credentials, Special Education ERIC GARCETTI MAYOR

February 3, 2014

Ms. Tara Maxey

Dear Ms. Maxey:

I am pleased to inform you that I hereby appoint you to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2014, and for the subsequent term ending June 30, 2018. In order to complete the process as quickly as possible, there are several steps that must be taken, many of which require visiting City Hall. If you require parking during these procedures, please call Justin Gonzalez in my Office at (213) 922-9788 to make arrangements for you.

200 N. SPRING STREET, ROOM 303 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 (213) 978-0600 MAYOR.LACITY.ORG Ms. Tara Maxey February 3,2014 Page 2

As part of the City Council confirmation process, you will need to meet with Gilbert Cedillo, your Councilmember, and Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell, the Chair of the Arts, Parks, Health, Aging and River Committee, to .answer any questions they may have. You will be hearing from a City Council committee clerk who will let you know when your appointment will be considered by the Arts, Parks, Health, Aging and River Committee. Some time thereafter, you will be notified by the committee clerk when your appointment will be presented to the full City Council for confirmation. Once you are confirmed, you will be required to take the oath of office in the City Clerk's Office in Room 395 of City Hall. Cary Gross with the Mayor's staff will assist you during the confirmation process if you have questions.

Congratulations and thank you for agreeing to serve the people of Los Angeles.

Sincerely,

ERIC GARCETTI Mayor

EG:dlg Attachment I Ms. Tara Maxey February 3, 2014 Nominee Check List

I. Within three days:

II. Within seven days:

__ Remuneration Form

__ Undated Separation Forms

__ Background Check Release

__ Information SheetIVoluntary Statistics

III. Within 21 days:

File the following forms with the City Ethics Commission. If you are required to me, you will receive these forms in the mail from that office.

__ Statement of Economic Interest ("Form 700") IMPORTANT: The City Council will not consider your nomination until your completed form is reviewed by the Ethics Commission.

__ Residence Verification Form

IV. As soon as possible, the Mayor's Office will schedule a meeting with you and:

__ Your City Councilmember Gilbert Cedillo (contact at 213-473-7001).

__ Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell, Chair of the Council Committee considering your nomination (contact at 213-473-7013).

Staff in the Mayor's Office of External Affairs will assist you with these arrangements. Los Angeles City Ethics Commission

February 21, 2014

The Honorable City Council c/o Holly Wolcott, Interim City Clerk 200 North Spring Street City Hall- 3rd Floor Los Angeles CA 90012

Re: Council File Number 14-0156 Appointment of Tara Maxey to the Commission for Community and Family Services

FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION

Dear Councilmembers:

On February 3, 2014, the Mayor transmitted to the City Clerk a letter indicating his appointment of Ms. Tara Maxey to the Commission for Community and Family Services. The Ethics Commission received Ms. Maxey's pre-confirmation statement of economic interests (SEI) on February 18,2014, and this letter is provided for your consideration as part of the confirmation process. A copy ofthis letter is also being provided to Ms. Maxey to help her avoid potential conflicts of interests that may arise in the course of her tenure as a member of the Commission for Community and Family Services.

Ms. Maxey reports on her SEI that she holds an ownership interest Heirloom LA, LLC. She also discloses sources of income of$10,000 or more to Heirloom LA which are listed on Attachment A. If a matter involving any of these interests comes before the Commission on Community and Family Services, Ms. Maxey should, before acting, seek the advice of the City Attorney regarding whether she should disqualify herself. We are unable to assess if or how frequently Ms. Maxey would be in a position of having to recuse herself. .

If a matter raises a potential conflict of interests, we encourage Ms. Maxey to seek the advice of the City Attorney before acting. If Ms. Maxey is required to disqualify herself from acting on a matter, Los Angeles Municipal Code § 49.5.6(J) and Executive Directive 2005-1 require her to file a Recusal Notification Form (CEC Form 51) with the Ethics Commission and the Mayor's office. If a board or commission member IS disqualified from acting on three or more agenda items in a year because of a conflict caused by the same interest, the Ethics Commission is required by City Charter § 707 to review the conflict. If the Ethics Commission

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determines that the member has a significant and continuing conflict of interests, it must order divestment of the interest that is causing the conflict.

In addition to filing SEIs, nominees also file Residence Verification Forms. We have received a completed form from Ms. Maxey, which states that she is registered to vote in the City.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at (213) 978-1960.

Alexandria Latragna Ethics Program Analyst cc: Mayor Eric Garcetti Ms. Tara Maxey Attachment A

Tara Maxey Pre-confirmation Form 700 February 2014

Schedule A-2 Investments, Income, and Assets of Business EntitiesITrusts (Ownership Interest is 10% or greater)

72 and Sunny Mickle, P AG Jeans Migicovsky, J Amazon Fresh Nachtwey, G Anthropoloqle I Urban Outfitters Natural History Museum Bridge, C Newkirk, S Cleaver, C Nguyen, T Cookbook LA Paulo, M Covell Pervere, G EWIWorldwide Resnick, I Food Network Sabetta,A Food Truck Schindler, M Grand Performances Shumate, G Helpern, N Silverlake Conservatory of Music Hoyt, D Silverlake Wine Jones,Z Simon, S Kashon,R Siouber, J King, C Stone, B Kleinman, M Strimple, C Kuo, K Stringer, C Lefkowitz, S Stuber, S Lenz,S Sweet Emilia Jane Leon, M Vandell,A Lim, Mi Winkler, S Luxottica Group Wolfe, J Ly,Ryan You Tube Council File Number 14 -0157 Item: (19) COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, HOUSING COMMITTEE relative to the appointment of Ms. Ilana Farar to the Commission for Community and Family Services.

Recommendation for Council action:

Ethics Commission Review : Complete.

Background Check : Complete.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 20, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 19, 2014) ERIC GARCETTI MAYOR

February 3, 2014

Honorable Members of the City Council c/o City Clerk City Hall, Room 395

Honorable Members:

Subject to your confirmation, I have appointed Ms. liana Farar to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2014 and for the subsequent term ending June 30, 2018. Ms. Farar will fill the vacancy created by Alicia Lara, whom I removed effective March 31,2014 or at the time Ms. Lara's successor is confirmed by the City Council.

I certify that in my opinion Ms. Farar is qualified for the work that will devolve upon her, and that I make the appointment solely in the interest of the City.

Sincerely, L'0-rt-' ERIC GARCETTI Mayor

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Attachment

200 N. SPRING STREET, ROOM 303 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 (213) 978-0600

MAYOR.LAC!TY.QRG COMMISSION APPOINTMENT FORM

Name: lIana Farar Commission: Commission for Community and Family Services End of Term: 6/30/2014

Appointee Information

1. Race/ethnicity: Caucasian

2. Gender: Female

3. Council district and neighborhood of residence: 11 - West Los Angeles

4. Are you a registered voter? Yes

5. Prior commission experience:

6. Highest level of education completed: J.D. University of Southern California

7. Occupation/profession: Chair, Early Childhood Center Parent Association, Kehillat Israel

8. Experience(s) that qualifies person for appointment: See attached resume

9. Purpose of this appointment: Replacement

10. Current composition of the commission (excluding appointee):

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AI-Mansour, Chancela East LA 14 African American F 25-Seo-12 30-Jun-16 Castillo, Carolina East 14 Latina F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-16 Chan, Yvonne North Valley 12 Asian Pacific Islander F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-14 Duardo, Debra East LA 14 Latina F 22-Jun-11 30-Jun-14 Garcia, Marv South Vallev 2 Latina F 08-0ct-10 30-Jun-16 Hill, Peoov Central 4 African American F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-16 lqlehart, Alfreda Central 10 African American F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-16 Lara, Alicia Central 4 Latina F 28-Seo-10 30-Jun-14 Little, Marc T_ East 14 African American M 30-JuJ-10 30-Jun-14 Maniaault, Michael West LA 5 Caucasian M 22-Jun-11 30-Jun-14 Miller, Carrie Central 4 Caucasian F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-14 Pinto, Anaela South Valley 2 Other F 13-Auo-10 30-Jun-16 Thomas, Fred South LA 8 African American M 21-Feb-13 30-Jun-14 Torres, Benjamin East 13 Latino M 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-16 Yaroslavskv, Barbara Central 5 Caucasian F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-14 ILANA S. FARAR

'ROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Village School, A TK-6 Independent School September 20 II- Present Member, Village School Parent Association Chair and member of Auction Committee. Chair of Teacher Hospitality Committee. Reviewed financial statements and reports, annual budget meetings and reports.

Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Congregation Chair, Early Childhood Center Parent Association July 2009 - Present Trustee, Early Childhood Education Attended Board of Trustee meetings, reviewed and approved synagogue financial statements and reports, presented and defende annual budget meetings and reports. Conducted, chaired and participated in annual fundraising campaigns for synagogue and Earl Childhood Center. Participated in redrafting of Trustee job descriptions. Member ofthe Human Resources Executive Committe and Early Childhood Center Director Search Committee. Conducted national search, interview, hiring and transition process fo Early Childhood Director. Chaired monthly parent association meetings, including staffing, interviewing and transitionin association members.

Buchalter, Nemer, Fields & Younger, P.C., Los Angeles Office Associate October 2000 - August 2006 Summer Associate June - August 2000 Negotiated, drafted, and documented various corporate and real estate transactions, including corporate acquisitions, leasing, re estate purchases and sales, and real estate finance. Drafted various corporate acquisition and records-keeping documents for publ and private corporate entities (including bylaws, operating agreements, resolutions, minutes, and public securities documents Drafted and negotiated leases both on the landlord and tenant side, including negotiating retail leases for a major nationwide tenar Represented lenders in real estate finance transactions, including the negotiation and documentation of loan instruments and tl coordination of due diligence.

United States Attorney's Office, Central District, Los Angeles, California Law Clerk June - August 1999 Drafted and edited motions for ongoing government cases in the Civil Division, Asset Forfeiture Department. Drafted appellat briefs and motions for the government, including responses to claims of Motions to Dismiss and Motions for Judgment on th Pleadings. Researched legal issues involving real and personal property forfeited to the government as proceeds of mone laundering or drug trafficking.

:DUCATION: University of Southern California Law School, Los Angeles, California Juris Doctor May 2001 Editor in Chief-Southern California Review of Law and Women's Studies Publications: Blood, Water and the Impure Woman: Can Jewish Women Reconcile Between Ancient Law and Modern Feminism?

University of California, Berkeley, California Bachelor of Arts, History May 1998 Honors: Phi Beta Kappa; Golden Key National Honor Society; graduated with distinction in general scholarship

NTERESTS: History, reading, traveling, and exercise ERIC GARCETTI MAYOR

February 3, 2014

Ms. Ilana Farar

Dear Ms. Farar:

I am pleased to inform you that I hereby appoint you to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2014 and for the subsequent term ending June 30, 2018. In order to complete the process as quickly as possible, there are several steps that must be taken, many of which require visiting City Hall. If you require parking during these procedures, please call Justin Gonzalez in my Office at (213) 922-9788 to make arrangements.

Under separate cover you will be receiving a packet from the City Ethics Commission containing information about the City's conflict of interest laws and a copy of the State Form 700/Statement of Economic Interests. You are required to complete and return this form within 21 days of your nomination to the City Ethics Commission, 200 North Spring Street, City Hall, 24th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90012. Inquiries regarding this form should be directed to Shannon Prior at the Ethics Commission at (213) 978- 1960.

200 N. SPRING STREET, ROOM 303 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 (213) 978-0600

MAYOR.LACITY.ORG Ms. Ilana Farar February 3, 2014 Page 2

As part of the City Council confirmation process, you will need to meet with Mike Bonin, your Councilmember, and Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell, the Chair of the Arts, Parks, Health, Aging and River Cornmittee, to answer any questions they may have, You will be hearing from a City Council committee clerk who will let you know when your appointment will be considered by the Arts, Parks, Health, Aging and River Committee, Some time thereafter, you will be notified by the committee clerk when your appointment will be presented to the full City Council for confirmation, Once you are confirmed, you will be required to take the oath of office in the City Clerk's Office in Room 395 of City Hall, Cary Gross with the Mayor's staff will assist you during the confirmation process if you have questions,

Commissioners must be residents of the City of Los Angeles, If you move at any point during your term, have any changes in your telephone numbers, or in the future plan to resign (resignation must be put in writing), please contact my office immediately,

Congratulations and thank you for agreeing to serve the people of Los Angeles,

Sincerely,

ERIC GARCETTI Mayor

EG:dlg Attachment I Ms. Ilana Farar February 3,2014 Nominee Check List

I. Within three days:

II. Within seven days:

Remuneration Form

__ Undated Separation Forms

__ Background Check Release

__ Information SheetiVoluntary Statistics

III. Within 21 days:

File the following forms with the City Ethics Commission. If you are required to file, you will receive these forms in the mail from that office.

__ Statement of Economic Interest ("Form 700") IMPORTANT: The City Council will not consider your nomination until your completed form is reviewed by the Ethics Commission.

__ Residence Verification Form

IV. As soon as possible, the Mayor's Office will schedule a meeting with you and:

__ Your City Councilmember Mike Bonin (contact at 213-473-7011).

__ Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell, Chair of the Council Committee considering your nomination (contact at 213-473-7013).

Staff in the Mayor's Office of External Affairs will assist you with these arrangements. Los Angeles City Ethics Commission

February 2S, 2014

The Honorable City Council c/o Holly Wolcott, Interim City Clerk 200 North Spring Street City Hall- 3rd Floor Los Angeles CA 90012

Re: Council File Number 14-0157 Appointment of Ilana Farar to the Commission for Community and Family Services

FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION

Dear Councilmembers:

On February 3, 2014, the Mayor transmitted to the City Clerk a letter indicating his appointment of Ms. Ilana Farar to the Commission for Community and Family Services. The Ethics Commission received Ms. Farar's pre-confirmation statement of economic interests (SEI) on February 21,2014, and this letter is provided for your consideration as part of the confirmation process. A copy of this letter is also being provided to Ms. Farar to help her avoid potential conflicts of interests that may arise in the course of her tenure as a member of the Commission for Community and Family Services.

Ms. Farar reports on her SEI that she holds an ownership interest in Farar & Lewis, her husband's law finn. She also discloses her spouse's income from the University of Southern California where he is an adjunct professor. If a matter involving any of these interests comes before the Commission for Community and Family Services, Ms. Farar should, before acting, seek the advice of the City Attorney regarding whether she should disqualify herself. We are unable to assess if or how frequently Ms. Farar would be in a position of having to recuse herself.

If a matter raises a potential conflict of interests, we encourage Ms. Farar to seek the advice of the City Attorney before acting. If Ms. Farar is required to disqualify herselffrom acting on a matter, Los Angeles Municipal Code § 49.S.6(J) and Executive Directive 200S-1 require her to file a Recusal Notification Form (CEC Form SI) with the Ethics Commission and the Mayor's office. If a board or commission member is disqualified from acting on three or more agenda items in a year because of a conflict caused by the same interest, the Ethics

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Commission is required by City Charter § 707 to review the conflict. If the Ethics Commission determines that the member has a significant and continuing conflict of interests, it must order divestment of the interest that is causing the conflict.

In addition to filing SEIs, nominees also file Residence Verification Forms. We have received a completed form from Ms. Farar, which states that she is registered to vote in the City.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at (213) 978-1960.

Sincerely, 11~",cMu- Ethics Program Analyst cc: Mayor Eric Garcetti Ms. Ilana Farar Council File Number 14 -0158 Item: (20) COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, HOUSING COMMITTEE relative to the appointment of Mr. William Blinky Rodriguez to the Commission for Community and Family Services.

Recommendation for Council action:

Ethics Commission Review : Complete.

Background Check : Complete.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 20, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 19, 2014) ERIC GARCETTI

MAYOR

February 3, 2014

Honorable Members of the City Council .c/o City Clerk City Hall, Room 395

Honorable Members:

Subject to your confirmation, I have appointed Mr. William "Blinky" Rodriguez to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2014, and for the subsequent term ending June 30, 2018. Mr. Rodriguez will fill the vacancy created by Marc Little, whom I removed effective March 31, 2014 or at the time Mr. Little's successor is confirmed by the City Council.

I certify that in my opinion Mr. Rodriguez is qualified for the work that will devolve upon him, and that I make the appointment solely in the interest of the City.

Sincerely, L-07/" ERIC GARCETTI Mayor

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Attachment

200 N, SPRING STREET, ROOM 303 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 (213) 978~0600

MAYOR.LACITY.ORG COMMISSION APPOINTMENT FORM

Name: William "Blinky" Rodriguez Commission: Commission for Community and Family Services End of Term: 6/30/2014

Appointee Information

1. Race/ethnicity: Latino

2. Gender: Male

3. Council district and neighborhood of residence: 7 - North Valley

4. Are you a registered voter? Yes

5. Prior commission experience:

6. Highest level of education completed:

7. Occupation/profession: Executive Director, Communities in Schools

8. Experience(s) that qualifies person for appointment: See attached resume

9. Purpose of this appointment: Replacement

10. Current composition of the commission (excluding appointee):

< N~iri~?< APC CD Ethnicitv Gender Aootdate Term ends

AI-Mansour, Chancela East LA 14 African American F 25-Sep-12 30-Jun-16 Castillo, Carolina East 14 Latina F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-16 Chan, Yvonne North Vallev 12 Asian 'Pacific Islander F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-14 Duardo, Debra East LA 14 Latina F 22-Jun-11 30-Jun-14 Garcia, Mary South Valley 2 Latina F 08-0ct-10 30-Jun-16 Hill, Peaav Central 4 African American F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-16 lalehart, Alfreda Central 10 African American F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-16 Lara, Alicia Central 4 Latina F 28-Sep-10 30-Jun-14 Little, Marc T, East 14 African American M 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-14 Maniaault, Michael West LA 5 Caucasian M 22-Jun-11 30-Jun-14 Miller, Carrie Central 4 Caucasian F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-14 Pinto, Anaela South Valley 2 Other F 13-Aug-10 30-Jun-16 Thomas, Fred South LA 8 African American M 21-Feb-13 30-Jun-14 Torres, Benlamin East 13 Latino M 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-16 Yaroslavsky, Barbara Central 5 Caucasian F 30-Jul-10 30-Jun-14 t.\~~~~O~7:ies SAN FERNANDOVALLEY AND GREATERLOSANGELES

WILLIAM "BlINKY" RODRIGUEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS GREATER lOS ANGelES/SAN FERNANDO VAllEY

William "Blinky" Rodriguez is a multi-generational Californian raised in the San Fernando Valley by a single mother. Blinky along with his nine brothers and sisters attended a number of schools within LAUSD.Blinky is an Alumnus of the Valley leadership classof "97".

Blinky along with his wife of thirty eight years lilly Rodriguez (RIP)has championed the martial arts virtually all over the world. They each achieved World Championship. status over a twelve- year kickboxing career that allowed Blinky and lilly to visit over 47 countries. In 1982, Blinky, lily and brother-in-law/six-time champion, Benny "The Jet" Urquidez founded the world famous "The Jet Center" gym. This facility, located in Van Nuys, CA, became the Mecca of Martial Arts in the United States. Blinky and the staff also provided stunt coordination and film choreography classes and trained numerous celebrities. The Jet Center served as a major movie location and allowed Blinky to serve as a technical advisor for many motion pictures. Blinky was also a fight manager for numerous clients including World Champion Kick Boxer and World Champion Women Boxer Bridget "Baby Doll" Riley and boxing heavy weight contender Alex Garcia (Silver Medalist in World Games) whom Blinky mentored upon Alex's release from San Quintin State Prison. Blinky has served as television commentator for Fox Sports "Prime Ticket" and "Pay Per View" shows for the last 25 years. In 1994, Blinky was inducted into the Black belt Hall of Fame.

As a world-class kick-boxer and Promoter Blinky has worked with youth since the 70's. However, in 1990 the work became personal when he fell victim to gang violence. Sonny, his 16-year-old son was killed in a drive-by shooting. It was this tragedy that inspired Blinky to dedicate his life to ending gang violence. Despite intense anger, hurt and chilling grief, he and his wife lilly through the power of God had the courage to meet the three killers face-to-face in the courtroom, not for retribution, but to forgive them.

Numerous national and international leaders including Nelson Mandela, Jimmy Carter, Dr. Jane Goodall, AI Gore and Barbara Boxer have recognized the work of Blinky and Communities In Schools. CISviolence prevention and intervention practices have been replicated in the USA,Germany, Tanzania, England and South Africa. In 1998, Blinky received the Medaille d'Excelience, presented in Switzerland to only 14 people worldwide in conjunction with the 50'" anniversary of the United Nation's Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Blinky has earned over eighty-three awards for his work. LA Mayor James Hahn, A&E Television and their Biography series as a 2002 Biography Community Hero selected him for his service to LA. Blinky and the staff of CISwere featured in the November 2002 Reader's Digest article on "Everyday Heroes". In 2003, he received the Angel of PeaceAward from the Violence Prevention Coalition of Greater los Angeles, the Simon Bolivar liberty Award from Mayor Hahn and the Peacekeepers Award from the San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council.

Blinky is a highly skilled motivational speaker and isguest speaker at many venues. He conducted prayers at the White House in 1996 and the california State Governor's Breakfast in 1997.

Blinky is a father of six children, a grandfather of nine granddaughters' and godfather to countless children throughout the San Fernando Valley. The name "Blinky" was given to him affectionately by his mother & grandmother when he was 6 months old. ERIC GARCETTI MAYOR

February 3, 2014

Mr. William "Blinky" Rodriguez

Dear Mr. Rodriguez:

To begin the appointment process, please review, sign and retum the enclosed Remuneration Form, Undated Separation Forms, Background Check Release and Information Sheet within one week of receiving this letter. These documents are necessary to ensuring the most efficient, open and accountable City government possible. Further, Mayor's Office policy requires you to be fingerprinted as part of the background check that is done on all potential Commissioners. To do so, please bring this letter to the Background Unit of Employment Services Division, Personnel Department Building, 700 East Temple Street, Room 235, Los Angeles, California 90012. The division phone number is (213) 473-9343. Fingerprints must be taken within three working days from the receipt of this letter.

Under separate cover you will be receiving a packet from the City Ethics Commission containing information about the City's conflict of interest laws and a copy of the State Form 700/Statement of Economic Interests. You are required to complete and return this form within 21 days of your nomination to the City Ethics Commission, 200 North Spring Street, City Hall, 24th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90012. Inquiries regarding this form should be directed to Shannon Prior at the Ethics Commission at (213) 978- 1960.

200 N. SPRING STREET, ROOM 303 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 (213) 978~0600 MAYOR,LACITY.ORG Mr. William "Blinky" Rodriguez February 3, 2014 Page 2

As part of the City Council confirmation process, you will need to meet with Felipe Fuentes, your Councilmember, and Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell, the Chair of the Arts, Parks, Health, Aging and River Committee, to answer any questions they may have. You will be hearing from a City Council committee clerk who will let you know when your appointment will be considered by the Arts, Parks, Health, Aging and River Committee. Some time thereafter, you will be notified by the committee clerk when your appointment will be presented to the full City Council for confirmation. Once you are confirmed, you will be required to take the oath of office in the City Clerk's Office in Room 395 of City Hall. Cary Gross with the Mayor's staff will assist you during the confirmation process if you have questions.

Congratulations and thank you for agreeing to serve the people of Los Angeles.

Sincerely, L. L?-/t-' ERIC GARCETTI Mayor

EG:dlg Attachment I Mr. William "Blinky" Rodriguez February 3, 2014 Nominee Check List

I. Within three days:

__ Get fingerprinted to complete a background check. No appointment is necessary. Bring the Mayor's leiter to: Background Unit of Employment Services Division, Personnel Department Building, 700 East Temple Street, Room 235, Los Angeles, California 90012. Phone: (213) 473-9343.

II. Within seven days:

__ Remuneration Form

__ Undated Separation Forms

__ Background Check Release

__ Information SheeWoluntary Statistics

III. Within 21 days:

File the following forms with the City Ethics Commission. If you are required to file, you will receive these forms in the mail from that office.

__ Statement of Economic Interest ("Form 700") IMPORTANT: The City Council will not consider your nomination until your completed form is reviewed by the Ethics Commission.

__ Residence Verification Form

IV. As soon as possible, the Mayor's Office will schedule a meeting with you and:

__ Your City Councilmember Felipe Fuentes (contact at 213-473-7007).

__ Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell, Chair of the Council Committee considering your nomination (contact at 213-473-7013).

Staff in the Mayor's Office of External Affairs will assist you with these arrangements. LosAngeles City Ethics Commission

February 25,2014

The Honorable City Council clo Holly Wolcott, Interim City Clerk 200 North Spring Street City Hall- 3rd Floor Los Angeles CA 90012

Re: Council File Number 14-0158 Appointment of William "Blinky" Rodriguez to the Commission for Community and Family Services

FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION

Dear Councilmembers:

On February 3, 2014, the Mayor transmitted to the City Clerk a letter indicating his appointment ofMr. William "Blinky" Rodriguez to the Commission for Community and Family Services. The Ethics Commission received Mr. Rodriguez's pre-confirmation statement of economic interests (SEI) on February 24, 2014, and this letter is provided for your consideration as part of the confirmation process. A copy of this letter is also being provided to Mr. Rodriguez to help him avoid potential conflicts of interests that may arise in the course of his tenure as a member of the Commission for Community and Family Services.

Mr. Rodriguez reports on his SEI salary income from the Communities In Schools of San Fernando Valley, Inc., where he is the Executive Director. If a matter involving this interest comes before the Commission for Community and Family Services, Mr. Rodriguez should, before acting, seek the advice of the City Attorney regarding whether he should disqualif'y himself. We are unable to assess if or how frequently Mr. Rodriguez would be in a position of having to recuse himself.

If a matter raises a potential conflict of interests, we encourage Mr. Rodriguez to seek the advice of the City Attorney before acting. If Mr. Rodriguez is required to disqualify himself from acting on a matter, Los Angeles Municipal Code § 49.5.6(J) and Executive Directive 2005- I require him to file a Recusal Notification Form (CEC Form 51) with the Ethics Commission and the Mayor's office. If a board or commission member is disqualified from acting on three or more agenda items in a year because of a conflict caused by the same interest, the Ethics Commission is required by City Charter § 707 to review the conflict. If the Ethics Commission

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determines that the member has a significant and continuing conflict of interests, it must order divestment of the interest that is causing the conflict.

In addition to filing SEIs, nominees also file Residence Verification Forms. We have received a completed form from Mr. Rodriguez, which states that he is registered to vote in the City If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at (213) 978-1960.

4~~Alexandria Latragna Ethics Program Analyst cc: Mayor Eric Garcetti Mr. William "Blinky" Rodriguez Council File Number 12 -1611 Item: (29) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to the court's denial of an attorneys' fees motion.

Recommendation for Council action:

Fiscal Impact Statement : Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter) MICHAEL N. FEUER CITY ATTORNEY

REPORT NO. __.__R14-0052. _

FEB j 2 2014 REPORT RE:

COURT'S DENIAL OF ATTORNEYS' FEES MOTION

SUMMIT MEDIA LLC v, CITY OF LOS ANGELES, ET AL. (LASC CASE NO. BS 116611; COURT OF APPEAL CASE NO. B220198)

The Honorable City Council of the City of Los Angeles Room 395, City Hall 200 North Spring Street Los Angeles, California 90012

Honorable Members:

This report is to inform you of the court's recent ruling denying, in its entirety, the request of Plaintiff, Summit Media LLC, for attorneys' fees in the amount of $4.1 million in the above matter.

In 2008, Summit Media filed this action challenging the legality of the settlement agreement between the City of Los Angeles and Real Parties, CBS Outdoor (CBS) and Clear Channel Outdoor (Clear Channel), in which CBS and Clear Channel would pay fees modestly different from those required in the City's Sign Inspection and Fee Program, could update a substantial portion of their billboard inventory to digital, and would be exempted from other provisions of the City's sign regulations. Summit Media alleged that the settlement agreement yiolated State and City laws. ~r In November 2009, the trial court agreed with Summit Media and ruled that the settlement agreement violated State and City laws and entered a judgment invalidating the agreement. On appeal by Real Parties CBS andC!earChannel, the Court of .:' ".. "".' ,','""

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Appeal, in December 2010, affirmed the judgment and remanded the matter to the trial court for further proceedings regarding the fate of Real Parties' digital signs.

For the past three years, the parties engaged in a highly contested and protracted post-appeal litigation in the trial court regarding the effect of the judgment on the digital signs obtained through the invalidated settlement agreement. During this period, the parties expended substantial resources and manpower, generating tens of thousands of papers in various discovery and motion matters. All these activities recently culminated in a court order directing Real Parties to turn off their digital signs and remove other billboards obtained through the settlement agreement.

Summit Media prevailed in the action. As the prevailing party, Summit Media filed a motion for attorney fees pursuant to the California Private Attorney General statute, which allows the court to award attorney fees to a prevailing party in an action by a private party which benefits the public. Summit Media requested attorneys' fees and costs in the amount of $4.1 million against the City and Real Parties.

The City and Real Parties separately and vigorously opposed Summit's motion for attorneys' fees, each contending that Summit's expected economic benefits from filing the action outweighed its litigation costs, thus making Summit ineligible for attorneys' fees under the private attorney general statute. The trial court agreed with the City and Real Parties and denied Summit's motion for attorneys' fees in its entirety.

Deputy City Attorney Tayo A. Popoola was the lead counsel that worked on behalf of the City in opposing Summit's fees' motion.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Deputy City Attorney Tayo Popoola at (213) 978-8202. He or another member of this Office will be present when you consider this matter to answer any question you may have.

Very truly yours,

MICHAEL N. FEUER, City Attorney

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M:\Real Prop_Env_Land Use\Land Use\Tayo Popoola\Summit Media-~ State\ReporttoCouncilReRulingonAttyFeesMotion021120 14.doc Council File Number 14 -0258 Item: (30) CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUIZAR - FUENTES) relative to issuing a permit to close, fence, occupy, and construct in the public right-of-way in 14th Street from alley east of Santa Fe Avenue to approximately 200 feet easterly.

Recommendation for Council action:

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

(Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Council File Number 14 -0254 Item: (31) INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (IS/MND) and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS relative to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance in relation to the reintegration of the City with the Los Angeles River, consistent with the goals of the City's Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER and APPROVE the CEQA IS/MND, which finds that the Project will not cause significant environmental impacts.

2. REVIEW and CONSIDER the IS/MND.

4. ADOPT the IS/MND and the Mitigation Monitoring Program.

Fiscal Impact Statement : The Board of Public Works reports that the project is privately funded. There will be no impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

(Arts, Parks, Health, Aging and River Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Council File Number 14 -0002 -S20 Item: (32) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (BONIN - KREKORIAN - WESSON) relative to establishing a position in the City's 2013-14 State Legislative Program to oppose AB 1941 (Holden).

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

Community Impact Statement : None submitted.

(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) FEB 25 2014 IIYbblij ~i.~CnONS& INTERGOVERNMENTAL RttA!ION~ RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, any position of the City of Los Angeles with respect to legislation, rules, regulations or policies proposed to or pending before a local, state or federal governmental body or agency must have first been adopted in the form of a Resolution by the City Council with the concurrence of the Mayor; and

WHEREAS, existing law creates the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and establishes the composition of the Board of Directors as having 13 voting members and one non-voting member appointed by the Governor, which includes four members who represent the City of Los Angeles; and

WHEREAS, the current Board of Directors structure was developed from a locally-derived consensus and reflects the longstanding process to develop consensus on major issues through a collaborative process; and

WHEREAS, on February 19, 2014, Assemblyrnember Holden introduced AB 1941 that would expand the Metro Board of Directors to 16 members by adding two voting members who would be appointed by the Speaker of the State Assembly and the State Senate Connnittee on Rules; and

WHEREAS, approximately 82% of Metro's funding comes from local sources and only 5% corne from the State and this amount is likely to diminish further as Proposition IB funds expire next year; and

WHEREAS, with the State's declining investment in the transportation system, it is unclear how additional appointees from the State would positively affect decisions relative to the region's programs and projects; and

WHEREAS, additional appointees to the Metro Board would diminish the City'S influence and lead to less effective representation on major transportation policies and projects directly affecting the residents of the City of Los Angeles;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, with the concurrence of the Mayor, that by the adoption of this Resolution, the City of Los Angeles hereby includes in its 2013-14 State Legislative Program OPPOSITION to AB 1941 (Holden), and other legislation that would change the composition of,

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RESOLUTION RULES, ELECl'IONS & INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELArION~

WHEREAS, streets are an important part of the livability of a community and planners and engineers should build road networks that are safer, more livable, and welcoming to everyone; and

WHEREAS, streets that are designed only for the movement of vehicles limit transportation choices by making walking, bicycling, and taking public transportation inconvenient, unattractive, and, too often, dangerous; and

WHEREAS, complete streets ensures that roadways are designed and operate with all roadway users in mind - including bicyclists, public transportation vehicles and riders, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities; and

WHEREAS, on June 20, 2013, Representative Matusi introduced H.R. 2468 the "Safe Streets Act of2013" that would require states to enact a policy to accommodate the safety and convenience of all road users in accordance with certain complete streets principles; and

WHEREAS, the bill was introduced to ensure the safety of all users of the transportation system, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, children, older individuals, and individuals with disabilities, as they travel on and across federally funded streets and highways;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; with the concurrence ofthe Mayor, that by the adoption of this Resolution, the City of Los Angeles hereby includes in its 2013-14 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT of H.R. 2468, the "Safe Streets Act of 2013," that would require states to enact a policy to accommodate the safety and convenience of all road users in accordance with certain complete streets principles. -I <~ PRESENTED BY: <~ --~F=E=L~IP~EYS~EN~T=E~S------~!: Councilmember, 7th District (--~.'pi~"'.W.:»

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