BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Monday, February 9, 2015 …

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

Monday, February 9, 2015

ROOM 1010, CITY HALL - 2:00 PM

200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

(Erika Pulst - Legislative Assistant -(213)-978-1075 or email [email protected])

MEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBER PAUL KREKORIAN, CHAIR

COUNCILMEMBER MITCHELL ENGLANDER

COUNCILMEMBER PAUL KORETZ

COUNCILMEMBER BOB BLUMENFIELD

COUNCILMEMBER MIKE BONIN

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ITEM NO. (1)

15-0028

Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report relative to a refund claim filed by 907 Shenandoah Investment, LLC in the amount of $139,275.10.

Fiscal Impact Statement submitted: NoCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted

ITEM NO. (2)

15-0090

Office of Finance report relative to a refund claim filed by Teachers Insurance Annuity Association of America in the amount of $101,200.56.


ITEM NO. (3)

14-1215

Office of Finance report relative to a refund claim filed by Prospect Mortgage LLC in the amount of $139,531.47.

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ITEM NO. (4)

15-0119

Office of Finance report relative to a refund claim filed by Jefferies & Company Inc in the amount of $100,765.13.


ITEM NO. (5)

15-0120

Office of Finance report relative to a refund claim filed by New Vista Health Services Inc in the amount of $50,685.03.


ITEM NO. (6)

14-0600-S254

City Attorney report relative to the Status of Liability Accounts as of December 31, 2014. (The Committee may recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(1) and/or (d)(2) to confer with its legal counsel on the above matter.)


ITEM NO. (7)

15-0095

City Administrative Officer report relative to authorization for the Director of Finance to execute a contract with MuniServices, LLC for Utility Users Tax Discovery, Audit and Tax Compliance Review Services.

Fiscal Impact Statement submitted: YesCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted

ITEM NO. (8)

14-0366-S2

Motion (Martinez - Huizar - Krekorian) relative to instructing the Office of Finance to cease issuance on new Business Tax Registration Certificates (BTRC) to any medical marijuana dispensary not compliant with Proposition D and revise the language or appearance of the BTRC in order to prevent the perception and misrepresentation of the certificate's intent and that it is not a license to operate.


Community Impact Statement: None submitted

ITEM NO. (9)

14-1612

CD 4 Motion (LaBonge - O’Farrell) relative to transfering funds for the purpose of trimming approximately 80 trees in Council District 4. (Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ITEM NO. (10)

14-0273-S3

Motion (LaBonge - Wesson) relative to requesting the City Administrative Officer to identify funds to assist in the financing of the Special Olympics World Games to be held in Los Angeles in the summer of 2015.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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804 RD OFBUILDING AND SAFETY

COMMISSIONERS

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JOSELYN GEAGA-ROSENTHALGEORGE HOVAGUIMIAN

JAVIER NUNEZ

January 9, 2015

Honorable City CouncilRoom 395, City HallLos Angeles, CA 90012

CITY OF LOS ANGELESCALIFORNIA

ERIC GARCt 1 I IMAYOR

Subject: 907 Shenandoah Investment LLC

°EPA FITMENT OF

BUILDING AND SAFETY201 140T.,T-, FIGi;ER,D; STREET

LOS ANGELES. CA 90012

RAYMOND S. CHAN. C.E.. S.E.GENERAL MANAGER

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The Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) received a payment for BuildingPermit Number 12010-10000-01454 for plan check fees from 907 ShenandoahInvestment LLC in the amount of $186,212.83 for the project valuation of $ 17,500,000.However, the project valuation was supposed to be $ 1,750,000 and corresponding plancheck fess should be $46,937.73.

Therefore, 907 Shenandoah Investment LLC is requesting a refund in the amount of$139,275.10. Copies of the customer's supporting documents are attached.

The Department therefore recommends approval of this claim. This refund is inaccordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 22.12 and 22.13.

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Mailing Address (Streel) 61 -7 Ni V-e)ccordk F) (StateiZip)

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REFUND INFORMATION

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(to \o (o oo RECEIPT #/PERMIT #/REFERENCE #:

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NOTE: A Claimant may be required to submit to examination under oath. (Charter Section 63.)(PriMentatlin of a false claim is a felony. (California Penal Code Section 72.)

REMARKS':

ER Y THAT THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE TRUE.

SIGNAT E AND TITLE OF CLAIMANT DATE

• FOR DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING & SAFETY USE ONLY /)AMOUNT APPROVED FOR REFUNDS ()72A-1. 10 tit

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907 S Shenandoah St Permit #:

Plan Check #: B12LA07068

Event Code:

12010 - 10000 - 01454Printed: 06/16/14 09:36 AM

Bldg-New GREEN - MANDATORY City of Los Angeles - Department of Building and Safety Issued on: 06/16/2014

ApartmentAPPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT Last Status: Issued

Regular Plan Check

Plan Check AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY Status Date: 06/16/2014

1. TRACT *LOCK 1,21(1.1 ABA COUNTY MAP REF* PARCEL ID IS (PIN MI 7, ASSESSOR PARCEL*

TR 8439 84 M B 100-93/96 132B169 121 4333 - 012 - 024

3 PARCEL INFORMATION

Lot Size - 50' X 128.19

Lot Type - Interior

Methane Hazard Site - Methane Zone

Near Source Zone Distance - 1.7

Thomas Brothers Map Grid - 632-J3

Area Planning Commission - Central Census Tract - 2164.02LADBS Branch Office - LA District Map - 1328169Council District - 5 Easement - 5' PUE REAR

Certified Neighborhood Council - South Robertson Energy Zone - 9

Community Plan Area - Wilshire Earthquake-Induced Liquefaction Area • Yes

ZONES(S): [Q]R3-1-0

-I, DOCUMENTS

RENT - YES AFF - 20140586940 (MOB)OP.D - ORD-167335

CPC - CPC- 1986-823-GPC

CPC - CPC-1989-146-2C

a, CHECKLIST ITEMS

Fabricator Reqd - Shop Welds

Fabricator Reqd - Structural Steel

Std. Work Descr - Seismic Gas Shut Off Valve

Special Inspect - Anchor Bolts Special Inspect - MasonrySpecial Inspect - Concrete>2.5ksi Special Inspect - Structural ObservationSpecial Inspect - Grade Beam/Caisson Fabricator Reqd - Glued-Laminated Timber

6, p ROP FM 0 WNER,TENA NT. AeP LICANT INFORMATION For Cashier's Use Only W/O tii: 21001454

Owner(s).01 .KATZ, IRWIN 1 TR IRWIN KATZ FAMILY TRUST AND V

/**0 PO BOX 3081, BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212 -.

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r--ilDApplicant: (Relationship: Architect) eeNARAGHI & ASSO ARCHITECTS • •8500 WILSHIRE BL, BEVERLY HELLS, CA -- (310) 927-3107

'7, EXISTING USE PROPOSED USF,

(05) Apartment

(07) Garage - Private

8. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

PROPOSED 4-STORY 6-UNIT APARTMENT WITH BASEMENT GARAGE, SEE

PERMIT 14020-10000-00932 FOR TEMP. SHORING AND 14030-10000-02126 FOR

GRADING WORK.

9,8Oldu.s_onSim&Um

to. APPLICATION PROCESSING INFORMATION

BLDG. PC By: Lawrence Quirante

OK fur Cashier: Chris Robinson

Signature:

DAS PC By: Eddie Garin

Coord. OK:

Date: 06/16/2014

II. PROJECT VALUATION "FilidEmPertnal

Permit Valuation: $17,500,000

Sewer Cap ID:

PC Valuation*

Total Bond(s) Due:

12, ATTACIIMENTS

Plot Plan

For inspection requests, call toll-free (888) LA4BUILD (524-2845). Outside LA County, call

(213) 482-0000 or request inspections via www.latlbs.org. To speak to a Call Center agent, call

311. Outside LA County call (213)473 3231.

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LA 0006 102039111 6/16/2014 9:35:26 AM

BUILDING PERMIT COMM $67,303.38

BUILDING PLAN CHECK $53,526.35 —

PLAN MAINTENANCE

EI RESIDENTIAL

ONE STOP SURCH

SYSTEMS DEVT FEE

CITY PLANNING SURCH

MISCELLANEOUS

PLANNING GEN PLAN MAINT SURCH

SCHOOL DEV RES

DWELLING UNIT

RES DEVT TAX

CA BLDG STD COMMISSION

BUILDING PLAN CHECK

$300.00

$1,750.00

$2,457.63

$7,372.90

$7,267.90,—

$10.00

$6,056.59

$36,466.08

$1,200.00

$1,800.00

SURCHARGE $700.00.—

$0.00

Sub Total:

Permit #: 120101000001454

Building Card #: 2014LA33408

Receipt #: 0102308301

$186,212.83

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9 S Sfiedandciah ;St. • Application 4: 12010 - 10003 - 01454Plan Check 4: B14LA08288 Printed: 06/23/14 11:52 AM

Event Code:

Bldg-Alter/Repair

Apartment

Plan Check at Counter

Plan Check

City of Los Angeles- Department of Building and Safety

APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT

AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

Las tatus: Application Submittal

Stat s DateN123/2Qa_

L TRACT ju.ocji

84

ABB COUNTY MAP REF / RCECID 2, ASSESSOR PA WTI, itTR 8439 M B 100-93/96 132B169 121 4333 - 012 - 024

PARCEL INFORMATIONArea Planning Commission - CentralLADES Branch Office - LACouncil District - 5Certified Neighborhood Council - South RobertsonCommunity Plan Area - Wilshire

Census Tract - 2164.02District Map - 132B169Easement - 5' PUE REAREnergy Zone - 9Earthquake-Induced LiquefactionArea - Yes

Lot Size - 50' X 128.19Lot Type - InteriorMethane Hazard Site - Methane ZoneNear Source Zone Distance - 1,7Thomas Brothers Map Grid - 632-J3

ZONES(S): [Q]R3-I-0

9. DOCUMENTS

RENT - YESORD - ORD-167335CPC - CPC-1986-823-GPCCPC - CPC-1989-146-ZC

AFF - 20140586940 (MOB)

CITECKT.IST ITEMS

k, PROPERTY OWNEJI, TENANT APPLICANT INFORMATION

Owner(s):907 SHENANDOAH INVESTMENT LLC 617 REXFORD DR

Tenant:

Applicant (Relationship Architect)NARAGHI & ASSO ARCHITECTS - 8500 WILSHIRE BL

BEVERLY HILLS CA 90210

BEVERLY HILLS, CA (310) 927-3107

L EXISTING USE

(05) Apartment(07) Garage - Private

PROPOSED USE L DESCRIPTION OF WORKSupplemental permit to permit 1112010-10000-01454 to revise the permit valuation to$1,750,000 due to`Department error.

2. Bldvs on Sitc

12,APPIJCATION PROCESSING INFORMATION

BLDG. PC By:OK for Cashier.

Signature:

DAS PC By:Coord. OK:

Date:

)J,, PROJECT VAT NATION iiyEE INFORMATION Fine) Fee PeriodPermit Valuation. $1,750,000 PC Valuation: $0

FINAL TOTAL Bldg-Alter/RepairPermit Fee Subtotal Bldg-Alter/RePlan Check Subtotal Bldg-Alter/RtPlan MaintenanceFire Hydrant Refuse-To-PayE.Q. InstrumentationO.S. SurchargeSys. SurchargePlanning SurchargePlanning Surcharge Misc FeePlanning Gen Plan Maint SurchargSchool District Residential Level 1Dwelling Unit Construction Tax

Sewer Cap a.

, —- 46,937.73,ft eaidential DevelopmentTax 1,800.00

5,907.50 CA Bldg Std Commission Surchar , 1 70.000.00 Permit Issuing Fee A,, 27.00

118.15

175.00124.55373.66363.1610.00

302.6336,466.081,200.00

Total Bond(s) Due:

1.2., A ITA CH JWF NTS.

For inspection requests, call toll-free (888) LA4BUJ.LD (524-2845).Outside LA County, call (213)482-00°0 or request inspections viawww.ladbs.org. To speak to a Call Center agent call 311. OutsideLA County, call (213) 473-3231.

For Cashier's Use Only

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W/O #: 21001454

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County Assessor parcel Information - Parcel DetailAPN: 4333012024

Page 1 of 1

Owner Name: 907 SHENANDOAH INVESTMENT LLC Name Overflow:Special Name: 2nd Owner Name:

Situs Address:00907 S SHENANDOAH ST LOS

ANGELES CA 90035Mailing Address:

00617 N REXFORD DR BEVERLYHILLS CA 90210

Census Tract: 216402Harzard City Key

Code:Census Block: 2004 Harzard Info. No.: 0000000000Council District: 05 Zone Code. No.: LAR3

Tax Area: 00067 Land Use Code: 0200Agency No.: 000000 Ownership Code: 3

Tax Status KeyCode : 0 Doc. Reason Code: A

Delq Year: 0 Parcel Area: 0.1470

Recording Date: 2012-07-30Recorder's Doc.

Key: 1Recorder's Doc. Nbr: 1120385

Parcel Sales Information

SALES_SEQ_NBR SALES_DT_CD_TXT SALES_AMT1 2012-07-30 $9.002 2012-07-19 $0.003 2009-05-19 $0.00

Building Data

SEQ.YRBLT

SUBPART

DSGNTYP

CLASSSHAPE

NO.UNIT

NO.BDR

NO.BATH

IMPROVSQFT

BLDG

YR C'UNIT COSTMAIN AMT

RCN MAINAMT

1 1929 0101 0200 2 6 4 3498 1972 $0.00 $0.00

Legal Description

TRACT # 8439 LOT 84

2014 Roll Value

VALUE YR EXEMPTION INFORMATION

LAND $819,704.00 2014 HOMEOWNER $0.00 KEY000

IMPROVEMENT $286,896.00 2014 REAL ESTATE $0.00INVENTORY $0.00 INVENTORY $0.00FIXTURE $0.00 FIXTURE $0.00

PERS PROP $0.00 PERS PROP $0.00EX CLAIM TYPE CD

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LA 0006 102039111 6/16/2014 9:35:12 AM

Permit ai 140201000000932

Permit II: 120101000001454

Permit 8: 140301000002126

$286.34$186,212.83

$1,824.75

Total: $188,323,92

VlSd $85,008.00

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14030 - 10000 - 02126Printed: 06/16/14 09.36 AM

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ALUM)! W4'I:410m0.E

.93/96 13213169 121

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4333 - 012 - 024

, . Near Source Zone, Distance - 1,7Thomas Bothers Mnp Odd - 632-13

er's 1.1se. Only W/() II: 43002120

LA 0006 102039111 6/16/2014 8:85:18 AM

GRADING PERMIT $1,525.00GRADING PLAN CHECK $0.00

ONE STOP SURCH $30.50

SYSTEMS DEVT PEE $91.50

CITY PLANNING SURCH $91.50

MISCELLANEOUS $10,00PLANNING GEN PLAN MAIM SURCH $76.25

GRADING PLAN CHECK $0.00

Sub Total: $1,824.75

Permit 140301000002126

Building Card #: 2014LA33409

Receipt It: 0102308303


LA Department of Building and SafetyLA 0006 102039111 6/16/2014 9:35:26 AM

BUILDING PERMIT COMMBUILDING PLAN CHECKPLAN MAINTENANCEEl RESIDENTIALONE STOP SURCHSYSTEMS DEVT FEECITY PLANNING SURCHMISCELLANEOUSPLANNING GEN PLANSCHOOL DEV RESDWELLING UNITRES DEVT TAXCA BLDG STD COMMISSIONBUILDING PLAN CHECK

$67,303.38$53,528.35

$300.00$1,750.00$2,457.63$7,372.90$7,267.90

$10.00MAINT SURCH $6,056.59

$36,466.08$1,200.00$1,800.00

SURCHARGE $700.00$0.00

Sub Total:

Permit #: 120101000001454Building Card #: 2014LA33408Receipt #: 0102308301

Payment Records

Receipt No. 0102308300Receipt No. 0102308301Receipt No. 0102308303

Total Amount:

Visa 43 3034:Check:

$186,212.83

$286.34$186,212.83$1,824.75

$188,323.92

$95,000.00$93,323.92


CITY OF LOS ANGELESANTOINETTE CHRISTOVALE CALIFORNIA

DIRECTOR OF FINANCECITY TREASURER

ERIC GARCETTIMAYOR

OFFICE OF FINANCE200 N. SPRING ST.

ROOM 101 - CITY HALLLOS ANGELES, CA 90012

(213) 744-9724

December 16, 2014

REPORT RE:OFFICE OF FINANCE RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE

REFUND CLAIM FILED BY TEACHERS INSURANCE ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OFAMERICA

The Honorable City CouncilBudget and Finance CommitteeRoom 395, City HallLos Angeles, CA 90012

Honorable Members:

The Office of Finance is recommending approval to pay the refund claim filed by Teachers Insuranceand Annuity Association of America for the amount of $101,200.56 due to overpayment determinedby audit.

The Office of Finance recommends payment of the amount of $101,200.56 plus accumulated interest.In compliance with Section 21.07(d) LAMC, interest shall be paid on the refund amount from the dateof filing the claim until the payment issue date. Daily interest of $3.33 shall continue to accrue on thisclaim until the date the refund is paid. If your Honorable Body concurs, the demand will be drawnfrom Fund 100, Department 62, Revenue Source 3121 (Business Tax).

Sincerely, ,)

Carl SampsonDirector of Systems


REPORT CLAIM FOR REFUND(SECTION 22.12 LAMC)

TO: Budget and Finance Committee

FROM: Antoinette ChristovaleOffice of Finance

NAME/ADDRESS OF CLAIMANTTeachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America10861 Weyburn AveLos Angeles, CA 90024-2957

File No 215682818

Date Filed 05/03/2013

Amount Requested $101,200.56

Estimated Interest $2089.44(05/03/13 to 01/31/15)

Estimated Amountto be Refunded $103,290.00

BASIS OF CLAIM Business Tax

Business Tax

Section 21.43

SUMMARYOverpayment

Period Underpayment

201300A $101,200.56Cr

TOTAL $101,200.56Cr

Recommendation: That claimant has overpaid taxes in the amount of $101,200.56that refund may be made.

BY DATE

Typed EYT 12/16/2014

Computations Checked ML 12/16/2014

Form Approved

GENERAL FUNDBUSINESS TAX

Antoinette ChristovaleOffice of Finance

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By Administration Division

Date //-7/2eir




ERIC GARCETTIMAYOR



(213) 744-9724

December 3, 2014

REPORT RE:OFFICE OF FINANCE RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVEREFUND CLAIM FILED BY PROSPECT MORTGAGE LLC


Honorable Members:

The Office of Finance is recommending approval to pay the refund claim filed by Prospect MortgageLLC for the amount of $139,531.47 due to overpayment determined by audit.


Sincerely,

Carl SampsonDirector of Systems





NAME/ADDRESS OF CLAIMANTProspect Mortgage LLC15301 Ventura Blvd D300Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-6631

File No 253047724



Estimated Interest $1,683.55(01/29/2014 to 01/31/2015)

Estimated Amount

to be Refunded $141,215 05


Business Tax

Section 21.49

SUMMARYOverpayment

Period Underpayment

201400A $139,531.47Cr

TOTAL $139,531.47Cr


BY DATE



Form Approved



By Cam ;

Administration Division

Date t? 1 //




ERIC GARCETTIMAYOR



(213) 744-9724

January 23, 2015

REPORT RE:OFFICE OF FINANCE RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVEREFUND CLAIM FILED BY JEFFERIES & COMPANY INC


Honorable Members:

The Office of Finance is recommending approval to pay the refund claim filed by Jefferies &Company Inc for the amount of $100,765.13 due to an overpayment determined by Audit.


Sincerely,

)

Carl Sampson,,Director of Systems





NAME/ADDRESS OF CLAIMANTJefferies & Company Inc11100 Santa Monica Blvd #10FLLos Angeles, CA 90025

BASIS OF CLAIM

Business Tax

Section 21.49

SUMMARY

Period

201200A

File No 244750369



Estimated Interest $3,385.71(05/25/12 to 02/28/2015)

Estimated Amount

to be Refunded $104,150.84

Business Tax

OverpaymentUnderpayment

$100,765.13Cr

TOTAL $100,765.13 Cr

See Attached


BY DATE

Typed ET 01/23/2015


Form Approved



By Ce<1---77 Administration Division

Date i I




ERIC GARCETTIMAYOR



(213) 744-9724

January 23, 2015

REPORT RE:OFFICE OF FINANCE RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE

REFUND CLAIM FILED BY NEW VISTA HEALTH SERVICES INC


Honorable Members:

The Office of Finance is recommending approval to pay the refund claim filed by New Vista HealthServices Inc for the amount of $50,685.03 due to overpayment determined by audit.


Sincerely,

Carl Sampson,Director of Systems





NAME/ADDRESS OF CLAIMANTNew Vista Health Services Inc1516 Sawtelle BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90025

File No 251624731



Estimated Interest $141.64(11/4/20 I 4 to 2/28/2015)

Estimated Amount

to be Refunded 50,826.67


Business Tax

Section 21.49

SUMMARYOverpayment

Period Underpayment

201400A $50,685.03Cr

TOTAL $50,685.03Cr


BY DATE



Form Approved



ByAdministration division

Date i//'5-


City Hall East200 N. Main StreetRoom 800Los Angeles, CA 90012

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• •••11. 4t• VS RE •• •• •• NINO•• •••• •• 11 •• •

MICHAEL N. FEUERCity Attorney

REPORT RE:

(213) 978-8100 Tel(213) 978-8312 Fax

[email protected]/atty

REPORT NO. R 1 - 0 0 1 6

STATUS OF LIABILITY ACCOUNTS

The Honorable Budget & Finance Committeeof the City of Los AngelesRoom 1010, City Hall200 North Spring StreetLos Angeles, California 90012

Honorable Members:

JAN 2 7 2015

The City Attorney's Office has been requested to periodically report to yourHonorable Committee on the status of General Fund Liability Accounts 9760 and 9770.This report provides the status of these two accounts as of the quarter endedDecember 31, 2014.

Account 9760 ($100,000 and below)

For Fiscal Year 2014-2015, the Adopted Budget provides $10,060,000 forAccount 9760. As of this reporting period, we have spent over 40% of the budgetedamount.

Account 9770 (Over $100,000)

The Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget provides $37.85 million in Account 9770, plusan additional $6 million set aside in the Unappropriated Balance. As of this reportingperiod, we have expended/committed almost 70% of the total $43.85 million.

The following chart recaps the status of the liability accounts as of December 31,2014. A listing of the individual cases paid out of Account 9770 is provided onAttachment A of this report.


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ACCOUNT AVAILABLEEXPENDED/

COMMITTED** BALANCE% OF

AVAILABLE

9760 $10,060,000 $4,151,079 $5,908,921 59%

9770 $43,850,000 $29,724,825 $14,125,175 32%

TOTALS $53,910,000 $33,875,905 $20,034,095*Total amounts paid and/or authorized by City Council for payment this fiscal year as of 12/31/2014. See Attachment A.

As in the past, we will continue to provide the City Council and the CityAdministrative Officer (CAO) with periodic updates on these accounts, both throughthese quarterly reports and the CAO's financial status reports.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Chief AssistantThomas Peters at (213) 978-8277. He or other members of this Office will be presentwhen you consider this matter to answer any questions you may have.

City Attorney

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cc: Honorable Eric Garcetti, MayorHonorable Members of the City CouncilGeneral Managers


ATTACHMENT APublic Report

LIABILITY CLAIMS FISCAL YEAR 2014/15PAYOUTS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014

ACCOUNT 9770

Case Name/Case Number Case Description Authority

DateApprovedby CityCouncil

Total GeneralFund PayoutAuthorized byCity Council

Col. A

Total Paid inPrior Fiscal

YearsCol. B

FISCAL YEAR 2014/15

Total PayoutDue FY15

Col. C

Total PaidFY15 as of12/31/14Col. D

Balance DueFY15

Col. C minus DCol. E

Avila, Leonard CV11-1326

Plaintiff alleged retaliation in the workplace. CF14-1273 9/18/14 $ 787,560 787,560 787,560 -

Beaird, Billy CV14-03740Plaintiffs alleged wrongful death of their sonwho was shot by LAPD officers after a carpursuit with the victim.

CF14-1048 8/26/14 $ 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 -

Chance, Clarence (seeNote 1)

Plaintiff alleged wrongful arrest by LAPD. CF93-0166 7/6/93 $ 88,920 88,920 44,460 44,460

Concerned Citizens ofSouth Central LosAngeles v. COLA,Appellate case no.B240301, Superior Courtcase no. BC389760

Plaintiff alleged that City breached contract toallow plaintiff to build a recreational complexincluded an option to purchase property for$2.1 million.

CF14-0733 6/16/14 $ 4,816,936 4,816,936 - 4,816,936

Dowd, Matthew CV09-067731

This is a challenge by Dowd and others to the2009 Rules of Decorum and Boardwalkordinance.

CF14-1264 10/15/14 $ 600,010 600,010 600,010

Dwyer, Grant PC054285

Plaintiff alleged that inadequate and poorlydesigned and maintained drainage system atthe intersection contributed to the driver's lossof control on the flooded street.

CF1-1209 9/23/14 $ 450,000 450,000 450,000 -

Fernandez, MichaelBC463184

Plaintiff alleged racial discrimination,harassment and retaliation in the workplace.

CF14-1270 10/15/14 $ 1,750,000 1,750,000 1,750,000

Garrett, Anthony CV12-01670

Plaintiff alleged wrongful death of decedentduring an officer-involved-shooting in 2011.

CF14-0890 8/13/14 $ 500,000 500,000 500,000

Haro-AckleyPlaintiffs alleged Fair Labor Standards Act(FLSA) violation at LAFD.

CF14-1527 11/14/14 $ 4,799,519 4,799,519 4,799,519 -

Hill RHF HousingPartners BS238416 (seeNote 2)

Claims against the City's Downtown BusinessImprovement District which settled forapproximately $500K, payable over five years.

CF12-1621 2/13/13 $ 500,000 158,327 106,061 26,898 79,163

Jones, Edward NinthCircuit Case No. 11-56240

Eight Plaintiffs challenge the City's enforcementof LAMC 41.18(3).

CF12-1676 9/10/14 $ 725,000 725,000 725,000 -

Mesa RHF HousingBS140224 (see Note 3)

Claims against the City's Downtown BusinessImprovement District which settled forapproximately $100K, payable over five years.

CF13-1186 9/25/13 $ 100,000 19,114 20,000 - 20,000

Jordan, Michelle CV13-03152

Plaintiff alleged excessive use of force by LAPDduring a traffic stop.

CF14-0942 8/25/14 $ 550,000 550,000 550,000

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ATTACHMENT A

Case Name/Case Number Case Description Authority

DateApprovedby CityCouncil

Total GeneralFund PayoutAuthorized byCity Council

Col. A

Total Paid inPrior Fiscal

YearsCol. B

FISCAL YEAR 2014/15

Total PayoutDue FY15

Col. C

Total PaidFY15 as of12/31/14Col. D

Balance DueFY15

Cot. C minus DCol. E

Navarro, Juvenal CV13-06080

Plaintiff alleged that LAPD falsely arrested hiswife and used excessive force on him during aresponse to complaints of loud music from theplaintiffs home.

CF14-1050 8/20/14 $ 150,000 150,000 150,000 -

Nelson, Judy BC524419Plaintiff claimed serious physical injuries after atrip and fall allegedly caused by a raised treewell.

CF14-0762 7/30/14 $ 245,000 245,000 245,000 -

Patel, Naranjibhai CV05-01571

Plaintiffs, motel owners, challenged theconstitutionality of a City ordinance allowingpolice officers on-site access to motel recordswithout a warrant.

CF14-1259 10/8/14 $ 127,000 127,000 127,000

Perez, ArmandoBC501486

Plaintiff alleged retaliation after reporting illegalconduct of other officers regarding reselling ofprivately owned firearms for profit.

CF14-1271 9/17/14 $ 900,000 900,000 900,000 -

Ramon, Maria DemetrioBC387179 (see Note 4)

Plaintiff alleged wrongful death of her son andpersonal physical injuries after being hit by athird-party vehicle.

CF13-0499 7/5/13 $ 3,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 -

Ruvalcaba, Maria CV12-06683

Plaintiffs alleged that LAPD mishandledsituation with mentally distressed decedent byfailing to call the Systemwide MentalAssessment Response Team (SMART).Decedent was fatally shot by LAPD officers.

CF14-1589 12/16/14 $ 750,000 750,000 750,000 -

Sarkiszadeh, AlanBC493739

Plaintiff, a motorcyclist, was involved in a trafficcollision with a third party vehicle. It is allegedthat dangerous road condition and road designled to the incident.

CF14-1336 10/1/14 $ 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000

Teter, Robert BC483288 Plaintiffs alleged whistleblower retaliation. CF14-1265 9/17/14 $ 500,000 500,000 500,000 -

Torres, Pedro BC248114Plaintiff alleged retaliation for testifying inanother discrimination case.

CF14-1466 11/21/14 $ 3,583,820 3,583,820 3,583,820 -

Ya-May, Christie C14-2207 (see Note 5)

LAPD employee alleged retaliation in theworkplace after reporting inappropriate activityin her Division.

CF14-0453 6/9/14 $ 395,000 395,000 395,000 -

Zakarya BC419559Plaintiff alleged regulatory taking arising out ofdenial of variance.

CF14-0830 7/2/14 $ 380,000 380,000 380,000

TOTAL 29,724,825 24,764,267 4,960,559

NOTES:1) Chance, Clarence - $7,410 monthly payment due until February 20232) Hill RHF Housing - total settlement approximately $500K, payable in five annual installments starting in FY133) Mesa RHF Housing - total settlement approximately $100K, payable in five annual installments starting in FY144) Ramon, Maria Demetrio - total settlement $3.5M; $2M due FY14, $1.5 due FY155) Ya-May, Christie - authorized in FY14, but check had to be cancelled and re-issued in FY15 using current year appropriation

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/2/ 13(ftoMOTION

BUDGET & FINANCE

On May 21, 2013, the voters of Los Angeles overwhelmingly passed Proposition D, acomprehensive measure to manage medical marijuana dispensaries in the City. This measure wasdrafted in a manner intended to balance the needs of patients while protecting neighborhoods andcommunities by limiting dispensaries' proximity to sensitive locations such as parks, schools andchurches. Under this measure, a limited number of dispensaries who have been registered with the Citysince 2007, and met specific requirements and operational standards would be allowed to continue tooperate. All other medical marijuana dispensaries would be banned and remain outlawed in the City ofLos Angeles. Following the enactment of Proposition D, the City Council and the Mayor adoptedOrdinance No. 182580 in June of 2013 detailing the requirements of Proposition D.

Unfortunately, despite the City's concerted efforts through Proposition D and contrary to thedemands of voters, scores of illegal medical marijuana dispensaries continue to operate throughout LosAngeles. Through consistent enforcement by the City Attorney and the Los Angeles Police Departmentmany non-compliant dispensaries have been closed down in accordance to the regulations set forth byProposition D. However, certain actions and practices by other City agencies have underminedenforcement efforts. Hundreds of dispensaries have been able to obtain Business Tax RegistrationCertificates (BTRC) from the Office of Finance, a number far beyond the approximately 135 maximumnumber of medical marijuana businesses indicated in Proposition D.

The Office of Finance has attempted to clarify that a BTRC is only a mechanism for theircollection of business taxes and is not a license to operate. Still, to the general public, an official City ofLos Angeles BTRC displayed in a local business gives the appearance that the location is operatinglegitimately. Immediate clarification of the law is needed to discontinue the practice of issuing BTRCsto these illegal operations, and limit the number of certificates issued to 135, the number of businessesthat voters understood would be the maximum limit when they approved Proposition D.

I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council instruct the Office of Finance to immediatelycease the issuance of any new Business Tax Registration Certificates to any medical marijuanadispensary not compliant with Proposition D.

I FURTHER MOVE that the City Attorney be requested to prepare and amend the ordinance asneeded to immediately cease the issuance of new Business Tax Registration Certificates to non-Proposition D dispensaries.

I FURTHER MOVE that the City Attorney, develop a verification process to be used by theCity for determining potentially eligible dispensary operators.

I FURTHER MOVE that the Office of Finance and the City Attorney revise the language orappearance of the BTRC in order to prevent the perception and misrepresentation of the certificate'sintent and that it is not a license to operate.

PRESENTED BY: itar: PRESENTED BY:NU MARTINEZ) JOSE HUIZAR

Councilmember, 6th District Counc member, 14th District

DEC 0 9 2014 SECONDED BY:


\MOTION

PUBLIC WORKS & GANG REDUCI;,

BUDGET & FINANCE

Approximately 80 trees on Hillhurst Avenue between Franklin Avenue and PropectAvenue and on North Vermont Avenue between Franklin Avenue and Prospect Avenue areovergrown and in need of trimming They currently block business signage and pose a potentialsafety hazard.

Due to the lasting budget crisis, limited funding has been available to trim trees in thepublic right-of-way which have become increasingly overgrown and problematic. Funding forthis specific project, however, has been identified in the Public Works Trust Fund.

The Public Works Trust Fund serves as a trust fund for deposits received from varioussources, to be used for specified Public Works-related purposes. A geographic nexus must existbetween any pre-1989 deposits and the projects on which they are proposed to be expended.Funding in the amount of $18,000 has been identified in the area of the needed tree trimming,and confirmed by staff as meeting the nexus requirement.

I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council take the following actions:

1. Authorize the Board of Public Works, Director of Accounting to transfer $18,000 fromAccount 574202 in the Public Works Trust Fund 834, Department 50 to the Bureau ofStreet Services Account 3040, Department 86 for the purpose of trimming approximately80 trees; and

2. Authorize the Bureau of Street Services to make technical corrections or clarification thatmay be necessary to implement the intent of this motion.

PRESENTED BY:

SECONDED BY:

NOV 25 2014

TOM LABONGECouncilman 4th District

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MOTIONkUDGET & FINANCE

The 2015 Special Olympics World Games (World Games) will be held in the City of LosAngeles in the summer of 2015. The World Games is an event of significant national scale andimportance, and will commence on July 21, 2015 with the Opening Ceremony to be held at the LosAngeles Memorial Coliseum. It is anticipated that for nine days 7,000 athletes and 3,000 coachesrepresenting 177 countries will participate in the 25 events, at 27 venues, including the Universityof California Los Angeles, University of Southern California, Griffith Park, the Los AngelesConvention Center and other locations throughout the City and surrounding communities. TheOpening Ceremonies alone are expected to draw an estimated 90,000 spectators, with world-widedignitaries, including President Obama and the First Lady.

The size of the events, the number of simultaneous events at various venues across LosAngeles, the number of participants and media attention, will require World Games organizers toundertake and execute complex and unique planning, logistics and security activities. The WorldGames will be the most significant and complex occurrence in Los Angeles since the 1984 OlympicGames. The World Games will require a high degree of coordination and cooperation between andamong local, state and federal agencies.

To ensure the success of the World Games, various private and public agencies haveprovided financial assistance. While the City has provided personnel support for planning operations(security and emergency medical), the City has not made a pledge of financial assistance. It is nowtime to make such a pledge.

I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of theDepartment of Public Works and the Department of Transportation, be instructed to identify fundsin the amount of $1.5 million, either by direct contribution or through in-kind services, to assist inthe financing of the Special Olympics World Games, Los Angeles 2015; and to report their findingsto Council within 30 days.

I FURTHER MOVE that all affected City Departments be instructed to provide to the CityAdministrative Officer cost estimates of City services associated with the 2015 Special OlympicsWorld Games.

DEC 1 6 2014

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PRESENTED BY: TOM LABONGECouncilmember, 4th District

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