INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE Tuesday, February 7, 2017 ROOM 1010, CITY HALL - 1:00 PM 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 MEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBER BOB BLUMENFIELD, CHAIR COUNCILMEMBER MIKE BONIN COUNCILMEMBER PAUL KREKORIAN COUNCILMEMBER JOE BUSCAINO (Michael Espinosa - Legislative Assistant - (213) 978-1064 or Michael.Espinosa@lacity.org) Click here for agenda packets Note: For information regarding the Committee and its operations, please contact the Committee Legislative Assistant at the phone number and/or email address listed above. The Legislative Assistant may answer questions and provide materials and notice of matters scheduled before the City Council. Sign Language Interpreters, Communication Access Real-Time Transcription (CART), Assistive Listening Devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72 hours prior to the meeting/event you wish to attend. Due to difficulties in securing Sign Language Interpreters, five or more business days notice is strongly recommended. For additional information, please contact the Legislative Assistant listed above. MULTIPLE AGENDA ITEM COMMENT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM NO. (1) 17-0032 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Mr. Jason Seward to the Innovation and Performance Commission for the term ending September 6, 2017. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending. Background Review: Pending. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 23, 2017 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 22, 2017) Tuesday - February 7, 2017 - PAGE 1
ITEM NO. (2) 17-0118 Motion (Blumenfield - Bonin - Ryu) relative to the impact of President Trump s executive order on immigration (Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry to the United States) on Los Angeles International Airport; and, ensuring that any traveler who is affected by sudden, arbitrary, and potentially unconstitutional changes to immigration laws be treated with respect and consideration for their health, well-being, and human and civil rights. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. ITEM NO. (3) 17-0088 Administrative Exemption and Board of Airport Commissioners report relative to the third amendment to the contract with Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann and Girard covering legal services to assist Los Angeles World Airports and the City Attorney Office with the complex Antelope Valley groundwater adjudication matter. Fiscal Impact Statement Submitted: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 21, 2017 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 21, 2017) ITEM NO. (4) 10-0073 Administrative Exemption and Board of Airport Commissioners report relative to a Master Services Contract with Southern California Gas Company covering intrastate transmission of noncore natural gas for the Central Utility Plant at Los Angeles International Airport. Fiscal Impact Statement Submitted: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 21, 2017 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 21, 2017) ITEM NO. (5) 17-0125 City Administrative Officer report relative to the Innovation and Performance Commission s request to approve funding from the Innovation Fund for the Mayor's Office for Public Safety Predictive Modeling for Additional Seismic Resilience project. Fiscal Impact Statement Submitted: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Tuesday - February 7, 2017 - PAGE 2
ITEM NO. (6) ------- Verbal report from Information Technology Agency relative to the department s top priorities. If you challenge this Committee's action(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City Council's final action on a matter will become a part of the administrative record. Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the committee after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at 200 North Spring Street, Room 395, City Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90012 during normal business hours. Tuesday - February 7, 2017 - PAGE 3
m & % s LUiLlllg1 u m -,* vl ratal 'I X%l# Eric Garcetti MAYOR ) January 9, 2017 Honorable Members of the City Council c/o City Clerk City Hall, Room 395 Honorable Members: Subject to your confirmation, I have appointed Mr. Jason Seward to the Innovation and Performance Commission for the term ending September 6, 2017. Mr. Seward will fill the vacancy created by Vincent Jones, who has resigned. I certify that in my opinion Mr. Seward is qualified for the work that will devolve upon him, and that I make the appointment solely in the interest of the City. Sincerely, ^7-7^ ERIC GARCETTI Mayor EG:dlg Attachment Tuesday - February 7, 2017 - PAGE 4
COMMISSION APPOINTMENT FORM Name: Commission: End of Term: Jason Seward Innovation and Performance Commission 9/6/2017 Appointee Information 1. Race/ethnicity: African American 2. Gender: Male 3. Council district and neighborhood of residence: 4 - Central 4. Are you a registered voter? Yes 5. Prior commission experience: Convention Center and Exhibition Authority 6. Highest level of education completed: M.P.A, University of Southern California 7. Occupation/profession: Founder and Producer, Your Turn Intern Expo & Celebrity Fest 8. Experience(s) that qualifies person for appointment: See attached resume 9. Purpose of this appointment: Replacement 10. Current composition of Mayor appointees to the commission: Commissioner APC CD Ethnicity Gender Term End DiMento, Joseph L. Central 4 Caucasian M 06-Sep-17 Geanuracos, Catherine East LA 13 Caucasian F 06-Sep-19 Rosenberg, Heather Joy East LA 1 Caucasian F 04-Apr-18 Saldivar, Liz East 14 Latina F 06-Sep-18 Sargent, Todd East LA 1 Caucasian M 06-Sep-17 Tuesday - February 7, 2017 - PAGE 5
JASON L. SEWARD, MPA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Your Turn Intern Expo & Celebrity Fest Founder & Producer December 2015 - Present Responsible for developing and producing a 2-day consumer show in major cities that exhibits a record number of internships, promotes employer recruitment opportunities, enhances professional networking avenues between human resource professionals and college student services administrators, and culminates with a highly-anticipated entertainment experience for expo attendees. Created strategic avenues for a major portion of expo proceeds to support local partnering small businesses, community-based organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies that host internships to benefit college students and recent college graduates. Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc., Los Angeles, CA Founder & CEO July 2002 - Present Responsible for developing, implementing and the managing the agency s programs, operations, strategic development, and philanthropic activities and initiatives. Created and expanded customized financial aid and leadership training programs in 20 cities, while achieving a compelling 96% graduation rate and 91% employment matriculation rate among program graduates from 2002 thru 2013. Personally developed and led fundraising efforts that raised over $1 Million in revenue to support Southern California programs and operations targeting high potential young adults from low to moderate income households. Developed long-term strategic partnerships and formal MOUs with community colleges and 4-year universities to support aspiring college students seeking higher education, workforce matriculation training, and/or civic engagement and conference participation opportunities. Developed over 25 public-private partnerships between local city municipalities and corporations doing business in those cities to financially support and professionally prepare young adults from around the Country seeking to enter higher education and/or the workforce. Developed formal partnership with the White House Office of Public Engagement and U.S. Department of Education to create, develop, and advance non-partisan educational conferences (White House Young America Series) in 15 states around the Country to bridge President Obama s vision with the needs of young Americans by connecting them with the local and national resources to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Tuesday - February 7, 2017 - PAGE 6
City of Los Angeles Los Angeles Convention & Exhibition Center Authority Commissioner - Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Appointee, Aug. 2014 - Nov. 2015 Advised the Mayor and City Council on public policy and budget matters impacting the financing, development, construction, and continued advancement of the Los Angeles Convention Center. Contributed towards the development of strategies to enhance the City of Los Angeles prominence as a destination of choice for citywide conventions, exhibitions, trade shows, and high profile events, while performing as an economic and jobs engine for the region. Managed $320 million in bonds for the development and expansion of the Los Angeles Convention Center, while serving on a 15-member Joint Powers Authority, comprised of City and County appointees. Evaluated the Convention Center expansion and modernization project, including review of economic impacts, timelines, costs, NFL team impact to design, travel / traffic impact, development timelines, cost estimation, operational impact, and more. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, 2nd District Office of Supervisor Yvonne B. Burke, Los Angeles Supervisor's Deputy - Social Services, Library & South LA Grid, June 1998 - Oct. 2006 Advised the Supervisor for 8.5 years on public policy, budget, and constituent services impacting County of Los Angeles Libraries, Public Social Services, Natural History Museum, Children & Family Services, Housing, South LA, and South Bay Cities. Managed youth engagement and special event production for the 2nd Supervisorial District. Created strategies to advance the County of Los Angeles Youth Commission Created procedural mandates that required Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) and Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority to reduce the number of CalWORKs families that become homeless once the aided adult exhausts his/her 60-month time limit. Developed Board policy motions that successfully led to the identification of resources to create additional homework centers and after-school programs to benefit at-risk youth attending County of Los Angeles libraries. Developed Board policy motions that successfully led to budget augmentations in the amount of $5 Million to refurbish 1 library in each of the Supervisorial Districts to meet both ADA requirements and to create more user-friendly facilities for library patrons. Developed Library Department policies to significantly enhance the recruitment and retention of qualified County Librarians to meet the changing staffing needs of the County Library system. Developed Board policy motions that successfully identified over $1 Million in County budget resources to supplement children s books and materials for 2nd District libraries. Worked with County Librarian and CAO staff to identify cost savings to improve security within County Library facilities, resulting in customized alarm systems, security gates, and improved exterior lighting. Strengthened 2nd District constituent services for South LA by extensively engaging youth and incorporating input from, block clubs and homeowners associations on issue follow-up, office progress tracking, and resolution. Led staff effort to successfully identify funds in budget deliberations to provide technical assistance to South LA service providers seeking to maintain their operations and to meet increased LA County client demand. Tuesday - February 7, 2017 - PAGE 7
COMMUNITY SERVICE: LA36, Los Angeles Cable Television Access Corporation, Board Member 9/2014 to 9/2016 Advised the company and Board on operating and managing an interconnected citywide public and educational access cable television channel serving the Los Angeles region. Promoted learning through the development and distribution of innovative cable television programming, while connecting educational and cultural resources that meet local community needs. Filipino-American Service Group, Inc. (FASGI), Board Member & Governance Chair 1/2005 to 1/2015 Advised the Board on strategic direction of agency rendering social services to veterans, youth and seniors. Lead efforts to identify needed Board Member skills, created Board Orientation protocols, and enhanced Board Member evaluation systems and procedures. The Honorable Barack Obama for President 2012, Volunteer (2012) Raised over $25,000.00 in campaign contributions in support of the President s re-election. Served as a key campaign volunteer, achieving over 2,500 unduplicated phone banking calls in support of Barack Obama for President. The Clinton Foundation, Los Angeles Region Co-Chair & Host (2012) Hosted Former President Bill Clinton in Los Angeles for the purpose of generating revenue for the Clinton Foundation and Co-Chaired his Millennium Network fundraisers targeting young professionals in Los Angeles. Global Cooperation Society (GCS), Los Angeles - African-American Delegate 2001 Led Multicultural Korea Visitation Delegation to tour South Korea for the purpose of gaining in-depth knowledge of Korean culture, key industries, political infrastructure, and heritage in an effort to improve relations between African-American and Korean-Americans in United States. USC Black Alumni Association, Board Member - Fundraising Chair (2000-2001) Led efforts to increase funding for African-American scholarship aid and student enrollment retention. EDUCATION: Indiana University - Bloomington, IN B.A. Criminal Justice / Psychology, 1997 University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA Master of Public Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Emphasis, 1999 Tuesday - February 7, 2017 - PAGE 8
'luujlil a^cvii ffsiyjai^afe-jaagtry- 1 HI H 1... r:! 3 - i \N $>Ei>',$ Eric Garcetti Mayor January 9, 2017 Mr. Jason Seward Dear Mr. Seward: I am pleased to inform you that I hereby appoint you to the Innovation and Performance Commission for the term ending September 6, 2017. 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 Claudia Luna in my office at (213) 978-0621 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 Nicole Enriquez at the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960. Tuesday - February 7, 2017 - PAGE 9
Mr. Jason Seward January 9, 2017 Page 2 As part of the City Council confirmation process, you will need to meet with David Ryu, your Councilmember, and Councilmember Paul Krekorian, the Chair of the Budget and Finance 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 Budget and Finance Committee. Sometime 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. Claudia Luna 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, t9s- ERIC GARCETTI Mayor EG:dlg Tuesday - February 7, 2017 - PAGE 10
Attachment I Mr. Jason Seward January 9, 2017 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. Within seven days: III. Within 21 days: Mail, fax or email the following forms to: Legislative Coordinator, Office of the Mayor, Office of Intergovernmental Relations, City Hall, 200 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or email: Claudia.Luna@lacity.org. Remuneration Form Undated Separation Forms Background Check Release Commissioner Information Sheet/Voluntary Statistics File the following forms with the City Ethics Commission. If you are required to file, you will receive these forms via email 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. CEC Form 60 IV. As soon as possible, the Mayor s Office will schedule a meeting with you and: Your City Councilmember David Ryu Councilmember Paul Krekorian, Chair of the Council Committee considering your nomination Staff in the Mayor s Office of Intergovernmental Relations will assist you with these arrangements. Tuesday - February 7, 2017 - PAGE 11
MOTION Millions of people from around the world visit Los Angeles every year, and for each traveler the first sights and sounds they experience are in LAX. It is the City's responsibility to make sure that LAX is safe and secure, but also that it is a place of inclusion for all individuals who visit the airport and Los Angeles, free from persecution or prejudice. On January 27, 2017, President Trump signed an executive order ("Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry to the United States") that severely restricts immigration from seven Muslim countries Iraq, Iran, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, and Yemen. This order affected hundreds if not thousands of travelers on flights to the United States including many en route to LAX from abroad. This executive order, which was stayed by a federal judge, threw travelers, including permanent legal residents, and their families, and airport operations into disarray. The uncertainty, conflicting information, and uneven application of the order by federal agencies that interact with LAWAPD and LAPD is of great concern to the City of Los Angeles and the public. The executive order was unclear and cast a wide net that included legal residents (green card holders), refugees, visa holders, and others. The order was applied unevenly to green card holders, and some were arbitrarily detained for hours or put on outgoing flights, and denied access to legal representation. There are also reports that an undetermined number of individuals from countries affected by the executive order were detained by US Customs and Border Protection, causing further delays and congestion at the terminals. While being detained, these individuals were held at LAX and the City of Los Angeles is adamant that they be treated appropriately and comfortably while being held in limbo by federal orders. Additionally, this action led to protests at several airports across the country, including the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Understandably, Angelenos were concerned about how visitors to LAX were treated. LAX must provide welcoming accommodations for travelers, their families, and legal representatives if needed for those caught up in confusing and potentially unconstitutional changing immigration rules. Information about individuals and groups status was not forthcoming and access to detainees was denied to those seeking to assist them, including the Los Angeles City Attorney who was not allowed into the holding area at LAX. The Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) estimates a crowd of up to 3,000 people attended the peaceful demonstration, which lasted into the late evening hours on Sunday, January 29, 2017. LAWA reports a total of 15 flights (six international and nine domestic) were delayed. In addition, motorists experienced traffic congestion, and flight crews and passengers were having difficulty in reaching their terminals and flights due crowds blocking the surrounding roadways. LAWA staff and airport police responded swiftly and promptly to ensure continuation of safe operations and services at LAX while simultaneously safeguarding the protestors' civil rights to assemble peacefully. Coordination with myriad federal agencies is essential to LAX's operation and ability to serve the public in a Constitutional manner regardless of nationality, creed, or religion. 1 THEREF; E MOVE that the City Council request LAWA to report on the impact of the President I p's executive order on immigration ("Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist JAN 3 1 2017 Tuesday - February 7, 2017 - PAGE 12
Entry to the United States") on LAX, including the impact on airport traffic, delayed/cancelled flights, the impact of detained individuals on terminal congestion and schedule delays, and LAWA's jurisdictional controls and limitations in working with and responding to federal agencies onsite at LAX. I FURTHER MOVE that LAWA be instructed to ensure that any traveler who is affected by sudden, arbitrary, and potentially unconstitutional changes to immigration laws be treated with respect and consideration for their health, well being, and human and civil rights. ' VZJi' PRESENTED BY: BOB BLUMENFIELD CounciImember, 3rd District *fasr- ;.55J KS a SECONDED BY: J2& t Tuesday - February 7, 2017 - PAGE 13
Los Angeles World Airports TM January 18, 2017 The Honorable City Council of the City of Los Angeles City Hall, Room 395 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Subject: APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT DA-4717 WITH KRONICK, MOSKOVITZ, TIEDEMANN & GIRARD LAX Van Nuys City of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti Mayor In accordance with Section 373 of the City Charter, enclosed for your approval is the Third Amendment to Contract DA-4717 with Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard which was approved at the January 10, 2017 meeting of the Board of Airport Commissioners. There is no impact to the General Fund. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CITY COUNCIL: f? Alffport Commissioners 1 Sean 0. Burton President. Valeria C. Velasco Vice President Jeffery J. Daar Gabriel L. Eshagilian Beatrice C. Hsu Dr. Cynthia A. Teiles Adopt the determination of the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. 2. Approve the Third Amendment to Contract DA-4717 with Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard covering legal services to assist Los Angeles World Airports and City Attorney Office with the complex Antelope Valley groundwater adjudication matter. 3. Concurwith the Board s action of January 10, 2017 by Resolution No. 26147 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports, to execute the Third Amendment to Contract DA-4717 with Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard covering legal services to assist Los Angeles World Airports and City Attorney Office with the complex Antelope Valley groundwater adjudication matter. Deborah Flint Chief Executive Officer Very truly yours, Sandra J. Miller - Commission Executive Assistant II BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS cc: Innovation, Grants, Technology, Commerce and Trade Committee Councilmember Blumenfield, E-file Councilmember, Bonin, E-file Councilmember Krekorian, E-file Councilmember Buscaino, E-file CAO (Airport Analyst), E-file CLA (Airport Analyst), E-file City Clerk s Office, E-file J"- 1 World Way Tuesday Los Angeles California 90045-5803 Mail EO. Box 92216 Los Angeles California - February 7, 2017-90009-2216 Telephone 310 646 5252 Internet www.lawa.aero PAGE 14
Los Angeles World Airports January 18, 2017 TM The Honorable City Council of the City of Los Angeles City Hall, Room 395 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Subject: LAX Van Nuys CRy of Los Angeles APPROVE THE MASTER SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY FOR THE INTRASTATE TRANSMISSION OF NONCORE NATURAL GAS USED BY THE CENTRAL UTILITY PLANT AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT In accordance with Section 373 of the City Charter, enclosed is the Master Services Contract with Southern California Gas Company which was approved at the January 10, 2017 meeting of the Board of Airport Commissioners. There is no impact to the General Fund. Eric Garcetti Mayor Board of Airport Commissioners Sean O. Burton President RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CITY COUNCIL: Valeria C. Velasco Vice President 1 Adopt the determination of the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the. proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act as provided by Article II Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. Jeffery J. Daar Gabriel L. Eshaghian Beatrice C. Hsu Dr. Cynthia A. Telles Deborah Flint Chief Executive Officer 2. Approve the Master Services Contract with Southern California Gas Company covering intrastate transmission of noncore natural gas for the Central Utility Plant at Los Angeles International Airport. 3. Concur with the Board s action of January 10, 2017 by Resolution No. 26146 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports, to execute the Master Services Contract covering intrastate transmission of noncore natural gas for the Central Utility Plant at Los Angeles International Airport. Very truly yours, v Sandra J. Miller - Commission Executive Assistant II BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS cc: Innovation, Grants,Technology, Commerce and Trade Committee Councilmember Blumenfield, E-file Councilmember Bonin, E-file Councilmember Krekorian, E-file Councilmember Buscaino, E-file CAO (Airport Analyst), E-file CLA (Airport Analyst), E-file City Clerk s Office, E-file qv''^pg':i / v M [3 j/j 1 World Way Tuesday Los Angeles California 90045-5803 Mail PO. Box 92216 Los Angeles California - February 7, 2017-90009-2216 Telephone 310 646 5252 Internet www.lawa.aero PAGE 15