special meeting -personnel and animal welfare …

Called by Committee Chair

SPECIAL MEETING - PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

ROOM 1010, CITY HALL - 9:00 AM

200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

MEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBER PAUL KORETZ, CHAIR

COUNCILMEMBER DAVID E. RYU

COUNCILMEMBER MARQUEECE HARRIS - DAWSON

(Adam Lid - Legislative Assistant - (213)-978-1076 or email [email protected])

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ITEM NO. (1)

14-0144

Communication from the Mayor and City Ethics Commission report relative to the reappointment of Ms. Nilza Serrano to the Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System Board for the term ending June 30, 2020.

Financial Disclosure Statement: Complete

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT ITEM - AUGUST 29, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 28, 2015)

ITEM NO. (2)

14-0305

Communication from the Mayor relative to the exemption of one Principal Project Coordinator in the Office of the City Administrative Officer from Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Fiscal Impact Statement Submitted: No

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.Wednesday - August 5, 2015 - PAGE 1

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 18, 2015


ITEM NO. (3)

15-0334-S2

Communication from the Mayor relative to the exemption of two Controller Aides in the Office of the Controller from Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).



TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 18, 2015


ITEM NO. (4)

14-0814-S2

Personnel Department report relative to the City of Los Angeles Plan Year 2016 Civilian Flexible Benefits Program.



ITEM NO. (5)

13-0574

City Administrative Officer (CAO) report relative to the 2014 - 2018 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Port of Los Angeles Command Officers Unit (MOU 27).

Fiscal Impact Statement Submitted: Yes


ITEM NO. (6)

12-0790

CAO report relative to the 2014 - 18 MOU for the Harbor Peace Officers' Unit (MOU 38).



ITEM NO. (7)

10-0100

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CAO report relative to the 2013-17 MOU for the Senior Administrative and Administrative Analysis Unit (MOU 61).



ITEM NO. (8)

11-1874

CAO report relative to the 2014 - 2016 MOU for the Fire Chief Officers Unit (MOU 22).



ITEM NO. (9)

15-0469

Department of Animal Services (DAS) and CAO reports relative to request to accept donation of microchips and scanners from the Found Animals Foundation valued at $125,000 annually.



ITEM NO. (10)

15-0791

DAS report relative to acceptance of a bequest of $133,333.40 from the estate of Jimmy M. Mitchell.



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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.


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ERIC Garcett

Mayor

July 14, 2015

Honorable Members of the City Councilc/o City ClerkCity Hall, Room 395

Honorable Members:

Subject to your confirmation, I have reappointed Ms. Nilza Serrano to the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System Board for the term ending June 30, 2020. Ms. Serrano’s current term expires on June 30, 2015.

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

SincerelyA"

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COMMISSION APPOINTMENT FORM

Name:Commission: End of Term:

Nilza SerranoLos Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System Board 6/30/2020

Appointee Information

1. Race/ethnicity: Latina

2. Gender: Female

3. Council district and neighborhood of residence: 14 - East Los Angeles

4. Are you a registered voter? Yes

5. Prior commission experience: LACERS Board

6. Highest level of education completed:

7. Occupation/profession: Entrepreneur

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

9. Purpose of this appointment: Reappointment

10. Current composition of the commission:

APC CD Ethnicity Appt DateName APP* ^ Gender Term Ends

TZ AfridM American T2-Feb-T4 30-Jun-T9'Elected-ActiveGreenwood, Elizabeth 0 F 01-Jul-09 30-Jun-14

Asian Pacific IslanderGarcettiLee, Jaime L West LA 5 F 12-Feb-14 30-Jun-17

Eiected-ActiveRogers. Richard

Serrano, Nilza

M 01-JuM3 30-Jun-18

Garcetti East LA F 30-Jan-1414 Latina 30-Jun-15Elected-RetiredWilkinson, Michael R. M 10-Sep-13 30-Jun-15

Wilson Duke, Emma Garcetti East LA Latina F 14-Aug-14 30-Jun-1614


Nilza R. Serrano

Communities are built from the ground up, Nilza Serrano is a builder. A successful entrepreneur, Serrano has bridged the gap between private enterprise and public Over twenty years ago, Serrano founded TMS Production and Post. Production firm. Today she has an extensive client network that, includes General [Motors, Paramount Studios, Ford Motor Company, Mobil Oil Company, Tenet Healthcare Corporation, Disney, Warner Brothers Universal Pictures, Dream Works, and various television-recording studios. Serrano's client base has crossed country borders; with successful outcomes in China, Mexico, Guatemala, Canada and Peru.

service.

National Latina Business Women Association selected Serrano as the 2004 Business Woman of the Year; recognizing her for her achievements in entertainment.

The Latin Business Association selected Serrano as the winner 2003 Latina Entrepreneur of the year, a very prestigious award in area of media.

Beyond her professional life, Nilza Serrano is an active supporter of opportunity, education and outreach for Latinos and .Latino Culture.

Serrano serves at the treasurer for HOPE-PAC a Political Action Committee whose mission is to assist Latina Women rise to elected office in California. With the rising Latino population Serrano states, "Larinas play a vital role in the infrastructure of the family and business it is time that Larinas play a role in politics".

Serrano currently is President of the Board of Amanacer Mental Health Services one of the largest mental health center in the County of Los Angeles, serving over 25,000 cases per year.Serrano also serves as the Boards Secretary- and fundraising chair.

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Serrano also proudly serves on the Board of Directors of Pla%a De 1m Ra*a. Her excellent fundraising skills have made her the leading force on the Board. Serrano has brought m much needed funds from major corporations. She also developed an innovative program that provides the children at Plaza with a complete book bag filled with all the essentials to start the school year with a winning attitude. A total of 600 children benefited from this program.

California had not experienced the tenacity of Latin Jazz, prior to Serrano acting as Vice President of the 1ms Angeles International Latin Jasy Festival She was instrumental introducing Latin Jazz to the Greek Theater along with the members such as Andy Garcia, Hector Elizondo, Angelica Huston, Herb Alpert, Lalo Shiffirm and many more. Serrano has passed her torch to the Executive Director in 1998.


Serrano has also served as die Director of the Advisory Board of Humanitarian Outreach Programs flperan^a (MOPE). Developed in 1991, the program objective is to raise funds to build orphanages in underdeveloped countries around the world. Based in Southern California, the program, solicits equipment and Binding from hospitals and healthcare organizations. Funding is put to use to set up medical teams on goodwill missions worldwide.

Serrano's public sendee extends beyond greater Los Angeles. She has spent countless hours volunteering her time on the Board of Directors for the Orange Chapter of the American Lung Association.

Serrano's love for Latino culture propelled her to co-found the Has Angeles International Latino Film Festival The Successful event brought lAtino films from around the world to the City of Los Angeles during the celebration at Latino Heritage Month.

Serrano served in the capacity of Co-Chairperson of the Latino Heritage Month Organizing Committee. Under her leadership, the City of Los Angles* Latino Heritage Month flourished and became the most successful event. Serrano brought together the glamour of Hollywood, the beauty of the City and was instrumental in securing sponsorships from major corporations. Ms. Serrano was also responsible for coining its theme “Building Bridges.” As Co-chair, Serrano was responsible for the overall logistical and creative management of events coinciding with the month-long celebration of Latino contributions throughout the communities of the City of Los Angeles.

Ms. Serrano served as board of President for Navzdad en El Barrio a non-for profit organization that was created over 25 years ago to bring food manufactures and corporate leaders in unison, to feed over 20,000 needy families during the Holiday Season.

She is also a member of Los Bomheros Advisory board, a group of City of Los Angeles Latino Firefighters who on their off time devote themselves collecting toys, food, and clothing for victims of fire, and assisting with the mentor program.

Serrano is also a long-standing volunteer and organizer of the AnnualGolden Liagle Awards founded by Ricardo Montalban for the television and motion pictureacademy and Emmy awards.

Serrano is a graduate of the HOPE Leadership Institute and an active board member of the HOPE Hispanas Organisedfor Political Equality an organization that, focuses on State and National policy affecting the lives of Latinas in the country,

Raised in the community of Lincoln Heights in East Los Angeles, Serrano has embraced the Latino experience from a local perspective. A graduate of Lincoln High School, she began her collegiate education at East Los Angeles College and California State.

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Eric Garcett

Mayor

July 14, 2015

Dear Ms. Serrano:

I am pleased to inform you that I hereby reappoint you to the Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System Board for the term ending June 30, 2020. 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 reappointment 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.

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.

As part of the City Council confirmation process, you will need to meet with Jose Huizar 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

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a City Council committee clerk who will let you know when your reappointment will be considered by the Budget and Finance Committee. Some time thereafter, you will be notified by the committee clerk when your reappointment 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

ERIC GARCETTI Mayor

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Attachment i Ms. Nilza Serrano July 14, 2015

Nominee Check List

I.Within seven days:

Mail, fax or email the following forms to: Claudia Luna, Office of the Mayor, Office of Intergovernmental Relations, City Hall, 200 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or email: [email protected].

Remuneration Form

Undated Separation Forms

Background Check Release

Commissioner Information Sheet/Voiuntary Statistics

II. Within 21 days:

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

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

Councilmember Paul Krekorian, Chair of the Council Committee considering your nomination (contact at (213) 473-7002).

Staff in the Mayor’s Office of Intergovernmental Relations will assist you with these arrangements.


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Los Angeles City Ethics Commission

July 29, 2015

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

Council File Number 14-0144Re:Reappointment of Nilza Serrano to theLo Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System Board

FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION

Dear Councilmembers:

Nilza Serrano was reappointed by the Mayor to the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System Board on July 14, 2015. The Ethics Commission received Ms. Serrano’s preconfirmation financial disclosure statement on July 28, 2015. In compliance with Los Angeles Municipal Code § 49.5.10, a copy of Ms. Serrano’s financial disclosure statement is enclosed.

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

incerely,

Alexandria Latragna Senior Ethics Analyst

Enclosures:CA Form 700 CEC Form 60

Mayor Eric Garcetticc:

200 North Spring Street, Suite 2410 • Los Angeles CA 90012 • phone (213) 978-1960 • fax (213) 978-1988 • ethics.iacity.org


Date ReceivedOfficial Use OnlyCALIFORNIA FORM 700 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COVER PAGE LOS ANGELES CITY ETHICS COMMISSION

Please type or print in ink.

(FIRST)(LAST)NAME OF FILER

NilzaSerrano

1. Office, Agency, or Court DECEIVEDAgency Name

LACERSYour Position

Board MemberDivision, Board, Department, District, if applicable

► If filing for multiple positions, list below or on an attachment.

Position:Agency:

2. Jurisdiction Of Office (Check at least one box)

□ State

O Multi-County___________________________________

IS City of Los Angeles__________________

□ Judge or Court Commissioner (Statewide Jurisdiction)

□ County of____________________________________

□ Other________________________________________

3. Type Of Statement (Check at least one box)

□ Annual: The period covered is January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013.

The period covered is__December 31, 2013.

□ Assuming Office: Date assumed

□ Leaving Office: Date Left_____ / . /___________(Check one)

O The period covered is January 1, 2013, through the date of leaving office.

O The period covered is_____ i.the date of leaving office.

-or-L J. through

J. throughJ_____ I.

[x] Pre-confirmation (Date appointed or reappointed)

4. Schedule SummaryCheck applicable schedules or "None."

□ Schedule A-1 - Investments - schedule attached

K Schedule A-2 - Investments - schedule attached

[x] Schedule B - Real Property - schedule attached

1► Total number of pages including this cover page:

□ Schedule C - Income, Loans, & Business Positions - schedule attached

□ Schedule D - Income - Gifts - schedule attached

□ Schedule E - Income - Gifts - Travel Payments - schedule attached

■or-M None - No reportable interests on any schedule

5. VerificationSTATESTREET

(Business or Agency Address Reoommr.ded - Public Document)CITY ZIP CODEMAILING ADDRESS

E-MAIL ADDRESS (OPTIONAL)DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER

I have used all reasonable diligence in preparing this statement. I have reviewed this statement and to the herein and in any attached schedules is true and complete, I acknowledge this is a public document.

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that

of my knowledge the information contained

07-22-2015Date Signed Signal(month, day; year)

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700SCHEDULE A-2Investments, Income, and Assets

of Business Entities/Trusts(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)

CALIFORNIA FORMFAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

► 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST► 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRU^T

The Media Shop, IncName Name

Los Angeles, CA 90041Address (Business Address Acceptable) Address (Business Address Acceptable)

Check oneCheck one□ Trust, go to 2 0 Business Entity, complete the box. then go to 2 □ Trust, go to 2 □ Business Entity, complete the box, then go to 2

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

Consulting__________GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

FAIR MARKET VALUE□ $0 - $1,999□ $2,000 - $10,000 □ $10,001 - $100,000 |X| $100,001 - $1,000,000 □ Over $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT | | Sole Proprietorship Q Partnership [X] Corporation

Other

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:FAIR MARKET VALUE□ $0 - $1,999□ $2,000 - $10,000 □ $10,001 - $100,000 □ $100,001 - $1,000,000 □ Over $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT I | Sole Proprietorship Q Partnership Q

J___ /_13ACQUIRED

yJ3 J___/J3ACQUIRED

JJ1J. J.DISPOSED DISPOSED

OtherPresidentYOUR BUSINESS POSITION YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

335:W6D (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME JO THE ENTITY/TRUST)

► 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME TO THE ENTITY/TRUST)

► 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME

□ $10,001 - $100,000H OVER $100,000

□ $10,001 - $100,000□ OVER $100,000

□ $0 - $499□ $500 - $1,000□ $1,001 - $10,000

$0 - $499 $500 - $1,000 $1,001 - $10,000

► 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (Attach.a separate sheet it necessary!

► 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (Attach a separate sheet II necessary,}

MPUM, Inc., NECC, INC.

► 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

► 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check one box:

□ INVESTMENT

Check one box:

□ INVESTMENT□ REAL PROPERTY □ REAL PROPERTY

Name of Business Entity, if Investment, prAssessor’s Parcel Number or Street Address of Real Property

Name of Business Entity, if Investment, orAssessor’s Parcel Number or Street Address of Real Property

Description of Business Activity orCity or Other Precise Location of Real Property

Description of Business Activity orCity or Other Precise Location of Real Property

FAIR MARKET VALUE □ $2,000 - $10,000 □ $10,001 - $100,000 □ $100,001 - $1,000,000 □ Over $1,000,000

NATURE OF INTERESTProperty Ownership/Deed of Trust

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: FAIR MARKET VALUE □ $2,000 - $10,000 □ $10,001 - $100,000 □ $100,001 - $1,000,000 □ Over $1,000,000

NATURE OF INTERESTProperty Ownership/Deed of Trust

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

_/___ /J3ACQUIRED

Jjl Jjl JJ1J. J. J.DISPOSED ACQUIRED DISPOSED

I | Stock | | Partnership | | Stock I I Partnership

| | Leasehold | | Other Leasehold I | OtherYrs. remaining

I | Check box if additional schedules reporting investments or real property are attached

Yrs. remaining

I I Check box if additional schedules reporting investments or real property are attached

Comments: FPPC Form 700 (2011/2012) Sch. A-2 FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/275-3772 www.fppc.ca.gov


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700CALIFORNIA FORM

SCHEDULE B Interests in Real Property

(Including Rental Income)

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

I ► ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER OR STREET ADDRESS► ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER OR STREET ADDRESS

CITYCITY

Los Angeles, CA 90041

FAIR MARKET VALUE □ $2,000 - $10,000 □ $10,001 - $100,000 □ $100,001 - $1,000,000 □ Over $1,000,000

NATURE OF INTEREST

| | Ownership/Deed of Trust

FAIR MARKET VALUE □ $2,000 - $10,000 □ $10,001 - $100,000 □ $100,001 - $1,000,000 [X] Over $1,000,000

NATURE OF INTEREST

|X| Ownership/Deed of Trust

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

13yJ3 J___/J3ACQUIRED

/ / 13DISPOSED

_J___/_DISPOSED

J.ACQUIRED

| | Easement[J Easement

| | Leasehold □□| | LeaseholdYrs. remainingYrs. remaining Other Other

IF RENTAL PROPERTY, GROSS INCOME RECEIVED

□ $500 - $1,000

IF RENTAL PROPERTY, GROSS INCOME RECEIVED

□ $500 - $1,000 □ $0 - $499

□ $10,001 - $100,000

□ $1,001 - $10,000 □ $1,001 - $10,000□ $0 - $499

□ $10,001 - $100,000 □ OVER $100,000□ OVER $100,000

SOURCES OF RENTAL INCOME: If you own a 10% or greater interest, list the name of each tenant that is a single source of income of $10,000 or more.

SOURCES OF RENTAL INCOME: If you own a 10% or greater interest, list the name of each tenant that is a single source of income of $10,000 or more.

* You are not required to report loans from commercial lending institutions made in the lender’s regular course of business on terms available to members of the public without regard to your official status. Personal loans and loans received not in a lender's regular course of business must be disclosed as follows:

NAME OF LENDER*NAME OF LENDER*

ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable)ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable)

BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF LENDERBUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF LENDER

INTEREST RATE TERM (Months/Years)TERM (Months/Years)INTEREST RATE

| | None| | None .%

HIGHEST BALANCE DURING REPORTING PERIOD

□ $500 - $1,000

□ $10,001 - $100,000

HIGHEST BALANCE DURING REPORTING PERIOD

□ $500 - $1,000

□ $10,001 - $100,000

□ $1,001 - $10,000

□ OVER $100,000

□ $1,001 - $10,000

□ OVER $100,000

l | Guarantor, if applicable| | Guarantor, if applicable

Comments:FPPC Form 700 (2011/2012) Sch. B

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Restricted SourceCity Ethics Commission 200 N Spring Street City Hall — 24th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90012 Mail Stop 129 (213) 978-1960

IB StatementFinancialCEC Form 60

Elected City officials, general managers and chief administrative officers of City agencies, members of City boards and commissions, and individuals nominated to positions subject to City Council approval must file this form in conjunction with the state Form 700. Please refer to the attached instructions for additional information.

0 Original Filing □ Amended Filing (original filed on____/____/20____) . 2Total Pages:

Name:(Last, First, Middle)

Serrano, Nilza LOS ANGELES Cnethics COMMI H:

Position:Agency: |_ACERS Board Member JUL 2r ?m

Email:!Phone:

Date of nomination: ^ ^ / 20

First day in position: ____/____ / 20 15

____/____ / 20 H through December 31, 20 ^

Last day in office: ____/____ / 20____

El Pre-confirmation□ Assuming Office

□ Annual

□ Leaving Office

Type of Statement:

I had the following interests associated with restricted sources during this reporting period:

□ 1. REAL PROPERTY

The following interest in real property was leased from or to, co-owned by, purchased from, or sold to a restricted source.

Name of restricted source: ___________________________________________________________________________

Address of restricted source: _________________________________________________________________________

Address or assessor's parcel number of real property:____________________________________________

Interest co-owned/purchased/sold by/leased by or to: □ Me □ My spouse/registered domestic partner□ My dependent child

/___/ 20.___ ) □ Sold (date:___ /___ /20___ )

Nature of interest: □ Ownership/Deed or Trust □ Easement □ Leasehold (years remaining:.□ Other:______________________________________________________

Value of interest: □ $2,000—$10,000 □ $10,001—$100,000 □ $100,001—$1,000,000 □ Over $1,000,000

Do you have additional real property interests to report? □ No □ Yes, and

Interest was: □ Leased □ Co-owned □ Purchased (date:

additional pages are attached.

□ 2. INVESTMENTS

The following investments (other than real property) were co-owned by, purchased from, or sold to a restricted source.

Name of restricted source: ___________________________________________________________________________

Address of restricted source: _________________________________________________________________________

Name of investment:________________________________________________________________________________

Nature of investment: □ Stock □ Partnership □ Other____________________________________________

Investment co-owned/purchased/sold by: □ Me □ My spouse/registered domestic partner □ My dependent child

Investment was: □ Co-owned □ Purchased (date:___/___ / 20___ ) □ Sold (date:___/___ / 20___ )

Value of investment: □ $2,000—$10,000 □$10,001—$100,000 □$100,001—$1,000,000 □ Over $1,000,000

Do you have additional investments to report? □ No □ Yes, and additional pages are attached.

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Restricted Source Financial Disclosure Statement

CEC Form 60

City Ethics Commission 200 N Spring Street City Hall — 24th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90012 Mail Stop 129 (213)978-1960

II□ 3. INCOME

The following income was received from a restricted source.

Name of restricted source: _________________________________________________________________

Address of restricted source: _______________________________________________________________

Business activity of source: ________________________________________________________________

Your business position: ____________________________________________________________________

Income received by: □ Me □ My spouse/registered domestic partner □ My dependent child

Value of income: □$500—$1,000 □$1,001—$10,000 □$10,001—$100,000 □ Over $100,000

Income was: □ Salary/Commission □ Loan repayment □ Rental income □ Sale of_________

□ Other: ________________________________

Do you have additional income to report? □ No □ Yes, and

(e.g., car, boat, etc.)


□ 4. GIFTS

The following gifts cumulatively valued at $50 or more were received from a restricted source.

Name of restricted source:________________________________________________________

Address of restricted source:

Business activity of source:_

Gifts received by:

Dates received: __

Description of gifts:

Do you have additional gifts to report? □ No □ Yes, and

□ Me □ My spouse/registered domestic partner □ My dependent child

Value of gifts:_____________/ 20. / 20.


□ 5. BOARD POSITIONS

The following position was held on the board of a restricted source.

Name of restricted source: __________________________________________________________

Address of restricted source: ________________________________________________________

Position title: _____________________________________________________________________

Position held by: □ Me □ My spouse/registered domestic partner □ My dependent child

Do you have additional positions to report? □ No □ Yes, and additional pages are attached.

□ 6. NO INTERESTS

I had no reportable interests in real property, investments, income, gifts, or board positions associated with restricted sources during this reporting period.

Certification

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Subject: Exemption of Principal Project Coordinator in the Office of the City Administrative Officer

Date: July 17, 2015

The Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) has requested the exemption of a Principal Project Coordinator position pursuant to Charter Section 1001 (b), for the employment of persons “to provide management services or render professional, scientific or expert services of an exceptional character.” The Charter allows for a maximum of 200 exempt positions under Section 1001(b). Currently, there are 146 approved exemptions citywide. Approval of this request will increase the count.

The CAO has requested that Mayor and Council exempt the Principal Project Coordinator, a position that will provide administrative oversight for the City's development of new programs and projects including public infrastructure, affordable housing, parks, public private partnerships, and commercial developments throughout the City. The position will manage the evaluation and prioritization of potential projects while identifying and procuring additional funding sources to leverage projects funded with the Excess Bond Proceeds. The position will also provide staff support to the Bond Oversight Committee (BOC).

The CAO is requesting that the position require graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and three years of full-time paid professional experience in real estate development, public infrastructure development and/or economic development investment, including evaluation of complex development projects and programs, and formulation of funding recommendations and plans. In lieu of the educational

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requirement, the CAO is requesting that this position require six years of full-time paid professional experience in real estate development, public infrastructure development and/or economic development investment, including evaluation of complex development projects and programs, and formulation of funding recommendations and plans. This position will require a working knowledge of redevelopment laws that proscribe how bond funds can be spent, and a familiarity with the City's other capital expenditure programs and procedures.

The exemption of this position will allow the CAO the flexibility to recruit and select the best qualified candidate who possesses the necessary experience and expertise for the position. The duties and requirements as described are appropriate to the class of Principal Project Coordinator.

Based on my review of the CAO’s request, as well as the review of the Personnel Department, I hereby approve the request for the exemption of the Principal Project Coordinator position and transmit my action to the City Council, pursuant to City Charter Section 1001 (b)(1).

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Subject: Exemption of Two Controller Aides in the Office of the Controller

Date: July 17, 2015

The Controller has requested the exemption of two Controller Aide positions pursuant to Charter Section 1001 (b), for the employment of persons “to provide management services or render professional, scientific or expert services of an exceptional character.” The Charter allows for a maximum of 200 exempt positions under Section 1001 (b). Currently, there are 150 approved exemptions citywide. Approval of this request will not increase the count as these positions will replace two Internal Auditor IV positions which are currently exempted.

The Controller Aide position is responsible for providing administrative support for the Office of the City Controller. The position will conduct research and analysis on issues of importance to the Office of the City Controller; write, edit and maintain reports and correspondence prepared for the Controller's signature; handle sensitive and confidential information; and coordinate and direct communication of public information from the Office of the City Controller. The position will also be responsible for coordinating and attending community meetings and events representing and conducting presentations for the Controller and interacting with local, state, and federal officials.

The Controller Aide position requires graduation from an accredited four-year college or university or a minimum of two years of experience providing support for and/or handling sensitive and confidential matters for an elected official, candidate for elected office, or manager of a large organization such as a City department or outside agency.

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The exemption of these positions will allow the Office of the City Controller the flexibility to recruit and select the best-qualified candidates who possess the necessary experience and expertise for the positions. The duties and requirements as described are appropriate to the class of Controller Aide.

Based on my review of the Controller’s request, as well as the review of the Personnel Department, I hereby approve the request for the exemption of two Controller Aide positions and transmit my action to the City Council, pursuant to City Charter Section 1001(b)(1).

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DATEJULY 23, 2015TO: City Council

COUNCIL FILEREFERENCE:

SUBJECT: Plan Year 2016 Civilian Flex Benefits Program

RECOMMENDATION:That the City Council:

(a) Receive and file this joint report from the Personnel Department General Manager and the Chair of the Joint Labor Management Benefits Committee (JLMBC) regarding the Civilian Flex Benefits Program; and

(b) Approve the 2016 Flex Benefits Plan.

SUMMARY:The Personnel Department administers the City’s Flex Benefits Program for active City civilian employees and their qualified dependents in conjunction with the City’s Joint Labor-Management Benefits Committee (JLMBC). The JLMBC is composed of five management and five labor representatives. The JLMBC was created in the 1990's by action of the City Council and Mayor for the purpose of determining what plans were to be included in the civilian employee benefits program, defining the structure of the plans, recommending providers/contractors to the Personnel Department's General Manager, and monitoring the administration of the employee benefit program by the Personnel Department.

The mission of the Flex Benefits Program is to promote employee health/wellness with competitive benefits at a reasonable level relative to the City's financial capacity. The Flex Benefits Program covers approximately 24,000 employees and 32,000 dependents.

Each year the JLMBC reviews information provided by the Personnel Department, benefits consultants, and service providers regarding Flex Benefits Program design and cost. At its meeting of June 18, 2015, the JLMBC recommended that certain proposed rate renewals be approved relative to implementing the adopted Flex Benefits Program for Plan Year 2016.

Division 4, Chapter 7, Article 5, Sec. 4.303 provides that the City Council authorize suitable employee benefit programs as recommended by the JLMBC and maintained by the Personnel Department. The purpose of this transmittal is to request that the City Council approve the 2016 Flex Benefits Program.

CHERYL PARISI, CHAIRPERSON WENDY G.JOINT LABOR-MANAGEMENT BENEFITS COMMITTEE

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A. 2016 FLEX PLAN OVERVIEW

The Personnel Department administers a number of service provider contracts for the various benefit plans which comprise the Flex Benefits Program. These plans include the following:

HealthInsurance

DentalInsurance Life Insurance

Tax-AdvantagedSavings

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DisabilityInsurance AD&D Insurance

EmployeeAssistanceProgram

Collectively, these programs create opportunities for eligible City employees to maintain and improve their health and well-being, and to provide financial protections for themselves and their dependents.

Over the course of a series of meetings in May/June the Flex Benefits Program and evaluates rate renewal proposals from its benefit service providers. The purpose of this evaluation process is to determine whether plan design changes are warranted and whether rate changes are reasonable based on the experience of the Flex population. As part of this process, the JLMBC utilizes the help of Personnel Department staff and its consultants to review the sub-components of the renewal proposals, benchmark the City’s plan design and costs against other governmental and non-governmental entities, and assess the budgetary impact of the changes.

each year, the JLMBC reviews the design of

For this year’s review, the JLMBC reached several findings. First, the costs Benefits Program compare favorably with other similar agencies. Second, the rate renewals were reasonable based on utilization trends within the City’s workforce. And third, no changes should be made this year in advance of certain service provider procurements which will launch mid-year 2015 in preparation for the 2017 Plan Year.

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B. BENCHMARKING REVIEW

The JLMBC reviewed benchmarking data supplied by its consultant, Mercer Benefits Consulting (“Mercer") for a range of private and public sector benefit programs, with a particular focus on medical plan design and average annual medical costs. The data indicated that the City’s plan design structure is largely consistent with other comparable entities. In terms of average medical cost, the benchmarking review indicated that the Flex Benefits Program compares well relative to other benefit plans within the City of Los Angeles and State of California (see below):

Comparison of Emplover-Paid Average Annual Medical Cost Per Employee - FY14/15$13,058

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C. RATE RENEWALS

The JLMBC considered renewal proposals from each of its benefit service providers. The City’s medical providers (Kaiser Permanente and Blue Shield) both proposed rate increases, while all of the Flex Benefits Program’s other service providers (Delta Dental, Standard Insurance, Wageworks and Managed Health Network) proposed no rate increases. Following are highlights from each provider relative to its status and proposal for Plan Year 2016:

Health Plans

Service Provider: Kaiser> The current Flex staff-model medical insurance provider is Kaiser; staff-model means that

Kaiser’s services are provided for by its own employees and using its own facilities.> Kaiser proposed a 4.65% rate increase for 2016, approximately half the increase projected

earlier in 2015 based on prior utilization trends. The increase is in line with Kaiser’s average increase of 4.5% in the State of California.

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Service Provider: Blue Shield> The current Flex non-staff-model medical insurance provider is Blue Shield; non-staff-model

means that Blue Shield is using contracted physicians and provider groups for its in-network services, and/or providing reimbursements to physicians and provider groups outside of its networks for its PPO plan.

> Blue Shield is proposing an 11.9% increase for the PPO Plan, and 10.68% increases for both of the HMO plans. The 11.9% increase for the PPO Plan is the maximum increase available under the current contract, which provides for a rate cap equivalent to that amount, and consistent with current utilization trends.

Dental Plans

Service Provider: Delta Dental> The current Flex dental insurance provider is Delta Dental, which offers a PPO, HMO, and

Preventive Only plan. Delta uses contracted dentists and provider groups for its in-network services, and/or provides reimbursements to physicians and provider groups outside of its networks for its PPO plan.

> In 2014 Delta Dental agreed to 0% rate increases for two consecutive 2016), so there will be no increase in 2016.

years (2015 and

Life/Disabilitv/AD&D Plans

Service Provider: The Standard> The current Flex life insurance provider is The Standard, which provides the City’s Life

Insurance (base benefit and optional supplemental); Short-Term Disability (base benefit) and Long-Term Disability (optional supplemental); and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) programs.

> The Standard is proposing a 0% rate increase for 2016 for all of these programs.

Tax-Advantaged Savinas Plans

Service Provider: Wageworks> The current Flex tax-advantaged saving

City’s Dependent Care Reimbursement, Healthcare Flexible Spending, Transportation Savings, and Parking Spending Accounts, which allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollar amounts up to applicable Federal contribution limits to pay for certain qualified expenses.

> Wageworks is proposing a 0% rate increase for 2016 for these programs.

provider is Wageworks, which provides the

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Service Provider: Managed Health Network> The current EAP provider is Managed Health Network (MHN), which provides individual

group counseling services to employees to help them manage a range of personal life challenges and crises, including those related to relationships, finances, addiction, workplace trauma, and other issues.

> MHN is proposing a 0% rate increase for 2016 for this program.__________ ______________

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A summary of all of the 2016 rate renewal proposals as adopted by the JLMBC is summarized as follows:

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Benefit Program Provider 2016 Rate IncreaseHealth Insurance Kaiser 4.65%

Blue Shield -PPO- HMO (narrow network)- HMO (full network)

11.90%10.68%10.68%

Dental Insurance Delta Dental 0.0%Life/Disability Insurance The Standard 0.0%Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance The Standard 0.0%

Tax-Advantaged Savings Wage Works 0.0%

Employee Assistance Program Managed Health Network 0.0%

The City’s Flex Benefits Program includes three health plan design structures with different premium-sharing: Flex Plan (0% premium-sharing), Flex Pay 1 (5% premium-sharing), and Flex Pay 2 (10% premium-sharing). A summary of proposed 2016 health plan premiums and employer/employee contributions for each of the three Flex designs is provided in Attachment A

D. PLAN DESIGNIn recent years the JLMBC has been cognizant of the City’s fiscal pressures and the degree to which escalating healthcare costs have contributed to the City’s financial problems. The JLMBC has made significant progress in slowing the pace of Flex Benefits Program cost increases through prior changes to plan design (including adjustments to various member co-pays, introduction of a Narrow Network HMO option, and other changes). Most recently, in FY 14/15, the JLMBC and Personnel Department implemented a Dependent Eligibility Verification (DEV) audit for the purpose of removing ineligible dependents from Flex coverage. The audit generated approximately $5 million in savings in FY 14/15.

Looking forward, the JLMBC will review Flex Benefits Program benefit design in connection with its procurement processes. On June 24, 2015, the City Council adopted a recommendation from the JLMBC to grant authority within the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the Personnel Department to enter into contracts with terms up to five years for Flex Benefits Program service providers. The Council further approved and authorized the Personnel Department General Manager to execute contracts or amendments as applicable, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, for certain Flex Benefits Program service providers in order to conform to a Master Procurements and Contracting Schedule as developed by the JLMBC.

The intent of the JLMBC in requesting these authorities and creating its Master Procurements and Contracting Schedule was to provide for greater efficiency, transparency and utilization of

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best practices in its procurements and contracting processes. These efforts will begin with the launch of procurements for medical and dental service providers in 2015, with final selections to be made in 2016 for the 2017 Plan Year. Given the proximity of these procurements, and given the considerable plan design and cost-saving changes the JLMBC has implemented in prior years, the JLMBC is not proposing any benefit design changes in Plan Year 2016, with one exception: progress towards development and implementation of a robust Wellness Program.

Wellness Program - The JLMBC is actively focused on developing a Wellness Program for the City’s Flex Benefits population. Well-designed Wellness Programs provide opportunities to encourage behaviors supportive of individual health, maintain a competitive benefits package, help foster a positive work environment. The JLMBC has created an Ad Hoc Wellness Subcommittee to consider Wellness strategies used by other employers and develop recommendations as to the design and funding of a sustainable Wellness Program. The Wellness Subcommittee has been meeting frequently and the JLMBC is expected to consider and adopt its proposals in 2015.

E. FLEX PLAN PROJECTED EXPENDITURES FY 15-16/FISCAL IMPACT

The City budgets for the Flex Benefits Program on a Fiscal Year basis. As a result, the projected expenditures for Fiscal Year 15-16 Flex Plan represent a combination of premiums for both Plan Years 2015 and 2016. Based on existing 2015 premiums and 2016 adjustments as indicated in this report, the total expected General Fund expenditure for FY 15-16 is expected to be approximately $236,879,831. Actual expenditures will be impacted by net total enrollment (which is a function of the relationship between new participants and ongoing attrition) and individual benefit elections (which will change in January following open enrollment activities between October and December 2015). The budget may also be impacted by any adjustments required relative to implementation of the Employer Shared Responsibility provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

CONCLUSIONThe recommended 2016 Flex Benefits Program balances the goals of promoting employee health/wellness and providing competitive benefits at a reasonable level relative to the City's financial capacity. The JLMBC respectfully requests that the City Council approve the 2016 Flex Benefits Program.

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Attachment A

2016 CIVILIAN FLEX HEALTH PLAN MONTHLY PREMIUMS

FLEX PLAN (0% Contribution)

FLEX PAY 1 (5% Contribution)

FLEX PAY 2 (10% Contribution)

2016 Total Monthly Premium

City City CityMedical Plan Options:

(Employer) Employee (Employer) Employee (Employer) EmployeeCostCost Cost CostCost Cost

Kaiser HMO EE Only EE+Spouse EE+Child(ren) EE+Family

$569.26$1,252.28$1,138.54$1,480.04

$569.26$1,252.28$1,138.54$1,480.04

$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

$540.80$1,189.66$1,081.62$1,406.04

$28.46$62.62$56.92$74.00

$512.34$1,127.06$1,024.68$1,332.04

$56.92$125.22$113.86$148.00

Blue Shield Narrow NetworkEE Only EE+Spouse EE+Child(ren) EE+Family

$531.32$1,167.46$1,057.78$1,452.04

$531.32$1,167.46$1,057.78$1,452.04

$504.76$1,109.08$1,004.90$1,379.44

$26.56$58.38$52.88$72.60

$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

$478.18$1,050.72

$952.00$1,306.84

$53.14$116.74$105.78$145.20

Blue Shield Full Network HMOEE Only EE+Spouse EE+Child(ren) EE+Family

$810.00$1,780.84$1,612.74$2,213.42

$531.32$1,167.46$1,057.78$1,452.04

$478.18$1,050.72

$952.00$1,306.84

$278.68$613.38$554.96$761.38

$504.76$1,109.08$1,004.90$1,379,44

$305.24$671.76$607.84$833.98

$331.82$730.12$660.74$906.58

Blue Shield PPOEE Only EE+Spouse EE+Child(ren) EE+Family

$808.20$1,785.60$1,549.14$2,025.02

$808.20$1,480.04$1,480.04$1,480.04

$767.78$1,406.04$1,406.04$1,406.04

$0.00$305.56

$69.10$544.98

$40.42$379.56$143.10$618.98

$727.38$1,332.04$1,332.04$1,332.04

$80.82$453.56$217.10$692.98


FORM GEN. 160

CITY OF LOS ANGELESINTER-DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE

Date: July 23, 2015

The City CouncilTo:

Miguel A. Santana, City Administrative OfficerFrom:

2014 - 2018 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES COMMAND OFFICERS UNIT (MOU 27)

Subject:

In accordance with Executive Employee Relations Committee instructions, agreement has been reached with the Los Angeles Port Police Command Officers Association (LAPPCOA) on a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Port of Los Angeles Command Officers bargaining unit, employees in the classifications of Port Police Lieutenant, Port Police Captain, and Port Warden, The term of the attached MOU is July 1, 2014, through June 23, 2018. Major MOU provisions include the following:

The MOU covers 18

Bargaining unit members will continue to contribute towards the City's cost of providing healthcare at 10% of the healthcare plan premium that each member selects, and all amounts above the City’s maximum subsidy

The starting salaries for all classifications represented in the Unit will be decreased by 5.5%.

The salaries for all classes will be increased consistent with those negotiated for the Police Officers, Lieutenant and Below bargaining unit (MOU 24) as approved by the City Council in May 2015, as follows:

o 0% effective July 1,2014.0% effective July 1,2015.

o 4% effective July 3, 2016.2% effective July 9, 2017.

o 2% effective January 7, 2018.

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Base wage parity adjustments will be provided to ensure that Port Police command officers are compensated competitively compared to their LAPD counterparts.

Port Police Lieutenants will have the opportunity to earn up to 3% additional compensation for experience and education beyond minimum job requirements.


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* The $400 uniform voucher will be combined with the current uniform allowance for a new annual uniform allowance of $1,750.

Recommendations

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Approve the attached 2014-18 MOU for the Port of Los Angeles Port Police Command Officers Unit;

2 Authorize the City Administrative Officer and the City Controller to correct any clerical or technical errors in the MOU

Fiscal Impact Statement

Costs associated with the implementation of the proposed MOU have no impact on the General Fund as they will be borne entirely by the Harbor Department. Implementation of the provisions of the MOU will result in no cost increases for FY 2014-15 or FY 2015-16. Cost increases of approximately $200,000 will be incurred by the Harbor Department in FY 2016-17 and $100,000 in FY 2017-18. The annual ongoing costs amount to approximately $300,000

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FORM GEN. 160


Date: July 23, 2015

To: The City Council

From: Miguel A. Santana, City Administrative Officer

Subject: 2014 - 2018 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE HARBOR PEACE OFFICERS’ UNIT (MOU 38)

In accordance with Executive Employee Relations Committee instructions, agreement has been reached with the Los Angeles Port Police Association (LAPPA) on a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Harbor Peace Officers’ Unit. The MOU covers 109 employees in the classifications of Port Police Officer and Port Police Sergeant. The term of the attached MOU is July 1,2014, through June 23, 2018. Major MOU provisions include the following:

Bargaining unit members will continue to contribute towards the City’s cost of providing healthcare at 5% of the healthcare plan premium that each member selects, and all amounts above the City’s maximum subsidy. Effective January 2016, this amount will increase to 10%.

The starting salary for Port Police Officer I will be increased to equal the salary set for LAPD Police Officer I (MOU 24) and Municipal Police Officer I (MOU 28).

The starting salaries for Port Police Officer III and Sergeant will be decreased by 5.5%.

The salaries for all classes will be increased consistent with those negotiated for the Police Officers, Lieutenant and Below bargaining unit (MOU 24) as approved by the City Council in May 2015, as follows:

o 0% effective July 1, 2014.0% effective July 1, 2015.

o 4% effective July 3, 2016. o 2% effective July 9, 2017. o 2% effective January 7, 2018.

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Base wage parity adjustments will be provided to ensure that Port Police Officers and Sergeants are compensated competitively compared to their LAPD counterparts.



The bonus for canine handlers will be increased from 5.5% to 11% to ensure that compensation remains competitive with Port Police Officers’ LAPD counterparts.

Officers will have the opportunity to earn a 5.5% bonus when regularly assigned as community relations officers to recognize the Harbor Department’s emphasis community-based policing.

The $400 uniform voucher will be combined with the current uniform allowance for a new annual uniform allowance of $1,750.

Recommendations


Approve the attached 2014-18 MOU for the Harbor Peace Officers’ Unit;1

Authorize the City Administrative Officer and the City Controller to correct any clerical or technical errors in the MOU.

2.


Costs associated with the implementation of the proposed MOU have no impact on the General Fund as they will be borne entirely by the Harbor Department. Implementation of the provisions of the MOU will result in no cost increases for FY 2014-15 or FY 2015-16. Cost increases of approximately $725,000 will be incurred by the Harbor Department in FY 2016-17 and approximately $450,000 in FY 2017-18. The annual ongoing costs amount to approximately $1,175,000.

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FORM GEN. 160


July 23, 2015Date:

To: The City Council

From: Miguel A. Santana, City Administrative Officer

Subject: 2013 - 2017 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYSTS UNIT (MOU 61)

In accordance with Executive Employee Relations Committee instructions, agreement has been reached with the Fiscal and Policy Professionals Association (FPPA) on a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Senior Administrative and Administrative Analysts Unit. The MOU covers 43 employees in the classifications of Administrative Analyst and Senior Administrative Analyst. The term of the attached MOU is July 1, 2013, to July 8, 2017. Major MOU provisions include the following:

Effective January 2016, bargaining unit members will begin to contribute towards the City’s cost of providing healthcare at 10% of the healthcare plan premium that each member selects, and all amounts above the City’s maximum subsidy.

Effective October 4, 2015, a new 15-step salary structure will be implemented for all represented classes, whereby the starting salary is decreased by 8.25% and the top step salary is increased by 8,25%.

All bargaining unit members will continue to contribute 4% of base wages towards the cost of retiree health care.

Effective October 4, 2015, salary parity adjustments equivalent to non- represented and EAA-represented classes will be implemented.

Salary anniversary dates for all bargaining unit members will be frozen between October 4, 2015 and January 8, 2017. In lieu of anniversary-date increases, employees will receive a one-step advancement on December 27, 2015; June 26, 2016; and December 25, 2016.

During the term of the contract, salary increases will be consistent with EAA and non-represented classifications.



Recommendations


1 Approve the attached 2013-17 MOU for the Senior Administrative and Administrative Analysts Unit;

2. Authorize the City Administrative Officer and the City Controller to correct any clerical or technical errors in the MOU


Costs associated with the implementation of the proposed MOU are an obligation of the General Fund as all employees are assigned to the Office of the City Administrative Officer. Implementation of the provisions of the MOU will result in no cost increases during FY 2013-14 or FY 2014-15. Cost increases of approximately $320,000 will be incurred in FY 2015-16 and $540,000 in FY2016-17. The annual ongoing costs amount to approximately $565,000.

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TRANSMITTAL

To: Date: 04/17/2015

THE COUNCIL

From:

THE MAYOR

TRANSMITTED FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED.

(Ana Guerrero)

ERIC GARCETTI Mayor


REPORT FROM

OFFICE OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Date: July 30, 2015

To: The Mayor The Council

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CAO File No. 0130-02059-0000 Council File No. 15-0469 Council District: --

Reference: Board of Animal Services Commissioners Transmittal dated April 15, 2015

Subject: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FOUND ANIMALS FOUNDATION TO ACCEPT DONATION OF ANIMAL MICROCHIPS AND SCANNERS

SUMMARY

The Los Angeles Animal Services Department (LAAS) requests authority to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Found Animals Foundation, Inc. (Found Animals) for a period of two years to accept annual donations of animal microchips and microchip scanners valued in excess of $125,000. There is no cost to the City.

BACKGROUND

LAAS is required to implant each dog, cat and rabbit adopted from the Department's shelters with an electronic animal identification device (microchip), per Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 53.15.5. The microchip, with the use of a scanner, may help the Department identify lost pets and return them to their owners. LAAS implants approximately 25,000 microchips per year in animals adopted from its shelters.

Found Animals is a non-profit organization dedicated. to minimizing shelter euthanasia. One of its initiatives is the Found Animals Microchip Registry, which helps reunify lost pets with their owners using implanted microchip technology. The proposed MOU stipulates that Found Animals will provide LAAS a maximum of 26,000 microchips and 60 universal microchip scanners per year for a period of two years, at no cost to the City.

Found Animals Microchip Registry

The MOU also requires LAAS to submit to Found Animals the adopter contact and pet identifying information for each microchip implanted in animals adopted from City shelters. This information will be directly submitted to the Found Animals Microchip Registry, which offers free access to the public and for the Department. Under the MOU, Found Animals also strongly encourages LAAS to upload to the Registry adopter and microchip information from its records for the past 10 years. Found


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Animals will contact all pet owners to confirm their microchip registration, and will ask owners to "opt-in" to further communications or marketing information. Found Animals will not be able to use owner information for communication or marketing outside of contacting owners regarding pet registration unless positive consent is provided.

The Department currently has an internal database to track microchip and pet registration information, but does not regularly provide the service of updating contact information or ownership. Found Animals will provide this service free of charge to the public, and Registry lookup access to the Department. This access is intended to continue even after the conclusion of the MOU. It is recommended that language be included in the final MOU to specify continuing Registry access to LAAS, free of charge.

Donation In-Lieu of Purchase Contract

The Department previously utilized a contract process to purchase microchips and microchip scanners. LAAS currently has a contract with Avid Identification Systems, Inc. (Avid) to purchase microchips for $4.61 apiece. The Department has exercised all options to extend the Avid contract (C-115350), which expires on August 6, 2015.

LAAS originally issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on September 26, 2013 to procure a new contract for microchip purchase. After the review process, Found Animals was selected as the lowest responsive bidder and LAAS sent the contract award recommendation to the Board of Animal Services Commissioners (Board) for approval. On September 23, 2014, The Board approved the recommendation to contract with Found Animals for a period of two years, with three one-year extension options, at an annual cost not-to-exceed $400,000. Under the contract, Found Animals would provide up to 38,000 microchips per year at a cost of $3.74 each, and up to 190 microchip scanners of various types at an average cost of $483 each. Funding for the contract would be provided from the Electronic Animal Identification Device (Microchip) Fund 41C and the Department's annual General Fund appropriation. However, after further discussions with the Department, Found Animals decided to forgo the contract and to donate microchips and scanners instead. The donated microchips and scanners will still meet the specification requirements provided in the RFP and proposed contract, and Found Animals may elect to donate more equipment and supplies based on the needs of the Department.

Additionally, during the original contract approval process, the Board expressed concern about providing sufficient outreach to underserved communities regarding the benefits of pet registration and the accessibility of the free Registry services. Found Animals emphasized the Registry website and email address as the most reliable manner of communication. However, many City residents do not have reliable access to the internet, so accessibility to the Registry services by phone is equally as important. The MOU indicates that Found Animals will provide a phone number with 24/7 service to facilitate phone access to Registry services. It is also recommended that the final MOU specify that printed informational materials provided by Found Animals about their Registry services prominently include this service phone number.


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RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Council, subject to the approval of the Mayor, authorize the General Manager of the Animal Services Department (LAAS), or her designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Found Animals Foundation, Inc. (Found Animals) to partner with the Found Animals Microchip Registry and receive up to 26,000 microchips and 60 microchip scanners per year, for a period of two years at no cost to the City, in order to meet the microchipping requirements of the Los Angeles Municipal Code and to assist in reuniting owners with their lost pets, with the following inclusions:

1. Found Animals will provide LAAS access to the Found Animals Microchip Registry free of charge. This access will continue beyond the conclusion of the MOU; and,

2. Found Animals will emphasize a 24/7 access telephone number for pet owners to obtain information regarding their lost pet in informational, promotional, and communication materials.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Found Animals Foundation, Inc. and the Los Angeles Animal Services Department (LAAS) on behalf of the City and the recommendations in this report will provide 26, 000 microchips and 60 microchip scanners per year to LAAS at no cost for a period of two years. Approval of the MOU is anticipated to generate savings in the Electronic Animal Identification Device (Microchip) Fund and the General Fund in excess of $125,000. There is no additional impact on the General Fund.

MAS:JCY:04160007


DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES

City Hall200 North Spring Street 19th Floor, Room 1913

Los Angeles, CA 90012 (888) 452-7381

FAX (213) 482-9511

BOARD OF ANIMAL SERVICES COMMISSIONERS

City of Los AngelesCALIFORNIA

DAVID ZAFTPRESIDENT

ALAlNAYANEZVICE PRESIDENT

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m BRENDA F. BARNETTEGENERAL MANAGER,v

COMMISSIONERSDANA H. BROWN

ACTING ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGERJENNIFER BRENTERIC GARCETTI

MAYORDR. JEREMY PRUPAS

CHIEF VETERINARIANLARRY GROSS

ROGER WOLFSON

June 19, 2015

Honorable City Council c/o Office of the City Clerk 200 North Spring Street Room 360, City Hall Los Angeles, CA 90012

RE: REQUEST TO ACCEPT BEQUEST FROM THE ESTATE OF JIMMY M. MITCHELL

At its meeting of June 29, 2015, the Board of Animal Services Commissioners took the following actions:

ACCEPT the bequest of $133,333.40, from the Estate of Jimmy M. Mitchell on behalf of the Department of Animal Services (Department).

1.

APPROVE the deposit of funds into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund and restrict $66,666.70 of these funds for the purposes of Volunteer Services as indicated in the bequest.

2.

FORWARD the acceptance of this bequest to the Mayor and City Council for approval.3.

SUMMARYIn April 2015, the Department received a statement from US Bank identifying two separate bequests from the estate of Jimmy M. Mitchell. The first bequest is $66,666.70 with restricted usage for volunteer services. The other is $66,666.70 for unrestricted usage. Subsequently, the Department received two checks drawn from the Trust of Jimmy M. Mitchell each for $66,666.70. In accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code, Section 5.200.1 (Receipt of Property), the Department of Animal Services respectfully submits this package for review and approval of the below listed recommendations.

RECOMMENDATION

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

1) ACCEPT the bequest of $133,333.40, from the Estate of Jimmy M. Mitchell on behalf of the Department of Animal Services (Department).

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2) APPROVE the deposit of funds into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund (Fund 859) and restrict $66,666.70 of these funds for the purposes of Volunteer Services as indicated in the bequest.

FISCAL IMPACT

There will be no financial impact on the Department’s budgeted funds. This bequest will be deposited into the Department’s Animal Welfare Trust Fund and used to support Department programs in accordance with the bequest and the provisions of the Fund.

Sincerely,

BRENDA F. BARNETTE General Manager

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David Zaft, President, Board of Animal Services CommissionersRyan Carpio, Office of the MayorMandy Morales, Office of the MayorDov Lesel, Assistant City AttorneyRita Moreno

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THE PRIVATE CLIENT

RESERVE

4100 Newport Place, Suite 900 • Newport Beach, CA 92660

April 27, 2015

L.A. City Shelters, Dept, of Animal RegulationL.A. Animal ServicesAttention: Brenda Barnett221 N. Figueroa Street, Suite 500Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dear Ms. Barnette:

As you are aware, U.S. Bank has been serving as the trustee of the Jimmy Mitchell Trust (the “Trust”), of which you are a named beneficiary. As part of the administration of the Trust, we have chosen to make partial distributions from the Trust to each beneficiary at this time.

Accordingly, enclosed with this letter is (1) a spreadsheet that is intended to explain each beneficiary’s interest in the Trust; and (2) a form entitled Distribution Options regarding the method by which you would like to receive this partial distribution, which form needs to be signed and returned to the address below.

U.S. Bank - Private Client Reserve Attn: Nita Conway 4100 Newport Place, Suite 900 Newport Beach, CA 92660

If you have any questions, please contact me by phone at 213-615-6550 or by email at kate. phelan@usbank. com.

My best,

Kate E. Phelan Trust Officer

Enclosures

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April Z015: $2,666,667Partial Liquidation:

Group I: 75% ofdistribution ($2,666,667(.75) =

$2,000,000)

Percentage Monetary Distribution Allocated to Bene's Adjusted

Percentage Interest in Monetary Distribution

AdjustedAdjust for Predeceased

Benes

If All Group I BenesBene in Trust

Group 1Named Beneficiary Bene's Status Agreement Had Survived Jimmy

equals bene's allocated % of

$2,000,000Redacted For Privacy

Explanation:IndividualIndividualDeceasedDeceasedIndividualIndividualIndividualIndividualDeceasedDeceasedIndividual

Charity

$320,000.00$100,000.00$320,000.00$100,000.00$160,000.00$100,000.00$160,000.00$100,000.00$160,000.00$100,000.00$100,000.00$280,000.00

16%5%

16%5%8%

5%8%

5%8%

5%5%

Pacific Palisades Library 14% $424,242.4221.21%

Totals: $2,000,000.00 100.00% $2,000,000.00100%

Group II: distribution ($2,666,667 $666,667)

of25%

(.25)

The Los Angeles Mission The Weingart Center The LA Salvation Army The American Red Cross

CharityCharityCharityCharity

$100,000.05$100,000.05$120,000.06$120,000.06

15%15%18%18%


$66,666.70$93,333.38$66,666.70

LA Vol. Services to Animals LA Meals on Wheels Dept, of Animal Regulation

CharityCharityCharity

10%

14%10%

Totals: $666,667.00100%


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