Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Friday, October 23, 2015
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM



(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL
Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price and President Wesson (11); Absent: Cedillo, Fuentes, Krekorian and Ryu (4)
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items Noticed for Public Hearing
ITEM NO.(1)

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

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the following properties:

(a)13-0160-S188
13-0160-S188
CD 9

5150 South Vermont Avenue.  (Lien: $3,708.84)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Price
, Ryu
(5)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(b)13-0160-S31
13-0160-S31
CD 12

8611 North Lindley Avenue.  (Lien: $1,010.84)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(c)15-0160-S507
15-0160-S507
CD 12

11144 North Louise Avenue.  (Lien: $674.01)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Price
, Ryu
(5)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(d)15-0160-S508
15-0160-S508
CD 6

13159 West Ottoman Street.  (Lien: $1,359.49)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Price
, Ryu
(5)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(e)15-0160-S509
15-0160-S509
CD 5

415 North Crescent Heights Boulevard.  (Lien: $4,919.80)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Price
, Ryu
(5)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2015
(f)15-0160-S510
15-0160-S510
CD 10

4300 West Pico Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,010.84)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(g)15-0160-S511
15-0160-S511
CD 10

4494 West Adams Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,065.94)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2015
(h)15-0160-S512
15-0160-S512
CD 8

5017 South Wilton Place.  (Lien: $3,766.14)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Price
, Ryu
(5)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2015
(i)15-0160-S513
15-0160-S513
CD 3

5076 North Campo Road.  (Lien: $4,209.66)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 13, 2015
(j)15-0160-S514
15-0160-S514
CD 3

5114 North Etiwanda Avenue.  (Lien: $3,410.07)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(k)15-0160-S515
15-0160-S515
CD 13

716 North Alvarado Street.  (Lien: $1,502.72)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2015
(l)15-0160-S516
15-0160-S516
CD 12

8354 North Aura Avenue.  (Lien: $3,021.09)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(m)15-0160-S517
15-0160-S517
CD 12

8900 North Reseda Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,696.10)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Price
, Ryu
(5)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2015
(n)15-0160-S406
15-0160-S406
CD 8

855 West Florence Avenue.  (Lien: $526.42)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 22, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(o)15-0160-S193
15-0160-S193
CD 6

14709 West Plummer Street. (Lien: $4,377.67)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of October 9, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Price
, Ryu
(5)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2015
(p)15-0160-S283
15-0160-S283
CD 9

3000 South Figueroa Street. (Lien: $8,384.97)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of October 9, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(2)15-1145
15-1145
CD 15

ARTS, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an amendment to the Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-124138, for the Wilmington Boys and Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor for the Gymnasium and Multipurpose Outdoor Sports Court project.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. APPROVE the Boys & Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor to modify their project scope as set forth in the September 25, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report (attached to Council file No. 15-1145).

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to the Boys & Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor, Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-124138 to modify the project scope, as detailed in the September 25, 2015 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report (attached to Council file No. 15-1145).

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that both recommendations will have no immediate impact on the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(3)15-1122
15-1122
CD 14

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for alcohol sales for on-site consumption at Ritz Milner Hotel.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

  1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Ritz Milner Hotel located at 813 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, 90017, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.

  2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at 813 South Flower Street.

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

 

Applicant:  Shawn Tempe, Ritz Milner Hotel (Representative:  Sheryl Brady) 

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – NOVEMBER 1, 2015

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – OCTOBER 30, 2015)

 

(Public hearing closed on October 16, 2015)

 

  

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ADOPTED TO GRANT THE APPLICATION
ITEM NO.(4)15-1008
15-1008

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Donation Agreement between the City and the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) for the acquisition, development and construction of new parks in Los Angeles.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

INSTRUCT the General Services Department to effectuate a non-financial transfer of jurisdiction of the property located at 6353 Lindley Avenue to the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) for the development of the Caballero Creek and Los Angeles River Confluence Park.
         

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that the MRCA received funding in the amount of $1.4 million for the design and development of the Caballero Creek and Los Angeles River Confluence Park (Park). Funding for the operation and maintenance of the Park by the RAP is subject to future appropriation by Mayor and Council through the regular budget process, To the extent applicable, the recommendation above complies with the City Financial Policies in that on-going revenue will be used to meet on-going expenditures.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(5)15-1116
15-1116
CD 15

ARTS, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the hours of operation at Wilmington Square Park, located at the intersection of North Avalon Boulevard and East I Street in Wilmington.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino - Blumenfield):

 

  1. ESTABLISH the hours of operation at Wilmington Square Park, located at the intersection of North Avalon Boulevard and East I Street in Wilmington, as opening at sunrise and closing at sunset.

  2. INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks to prominently post the aforementioned hours at Wilmington Square Park.
           
  3. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance with an urgency clause to add Wilmington Square Park to the list of parks closed at various times as specified in the Los Angeles Municipal Code, Section 63.44.

  4. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners to concur with the above recommendations and INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Park Rangers to enforce the new park hours at Wilmington Square Park seven days a week.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(6)02-2568-S1
02-2568-S1
CD 14

ARTS, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the construction of a dog park at Eagle Rock Recreation Center.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - O'Farrell):

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to report within 30 days on the feasibility of constructing a dog park at Eagle Rock Recreation Center.
           
  2. INSTRUCT the RAP to specifically address all estimated construction costs, proposed timelines, and costs for maintenance in its feasibility study.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(7)05-0010-S1
05-0010-S1

MOTION (BUSCAINO for CEDILLO - FUENTES) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the deaths of Veronica and Cynthia Ultreras for an additional six months.

 

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

 

REAFFIRM Council's findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the death of Veronica and Cynthia Ultreras (Council action of June 28, 1994) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the offer of reward by the Office of the City Clerk and, further, that the sum of $75,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(8)12-1657-S9
12-1657-S9
CD 4

MOTION (RYU - PRICE) relative to  the  construction of two islands on Outpost Drive in the vicinity of Mullholand, Chelan and La Prensa.

 

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

 

TRANSFER $7,300 in the Council District Four portion of the Special Events Fee Subsidy line item in the General City Purpose Fund No. 100156 into a new Account in the Engineering Special Service Fund No. 682/50, entitled Outpost Medians in support of the construction of two islands on Outpost Drive in the vicinity of Mullholand, Chelan and La Prensa, coordinated by the Outpost Homeowners Association.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(9)15-0011-S29
15-0011-S29
CD 13

MOTION (O'FARRELL - PRICE) relative to funding for various tree trimming and sidewalk repair projects in Council District 13.

 

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

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $300,000 from the Council District 13 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43150  to the below listed accounts and in the amounts specified in the Street Services Fund No. 100/86 for various tree trimming and sidewalk repair projects in Council District 13. 

    Account   Title Amount 
    001090 Salaries - Overtime  $220,000
    003030 Construction Materials 28,000
    003040 Contractual Services 20,000
    006010 Office and Administrative Expense     10,000
    006020 Operating Supplies and Expense 22,000
      Total:   $300,000
                                                
  2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to make any clarifications or corrections to the above instructions as may be necessary to implement the intent of this motion.

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Price
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(10)15-1236
15-1236

MOTION (PRICE - WESSON) relative to funding for the Operation Healthy Streets in South Los Angeles Project.

 

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

  1. ALLOCATE/APPROPRIATE/TRANSFER $1,000,000 in the Council Community Projects line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 as detailed below for the Operation Healthy Streets in South Los Angeles Project.

    1. $370,000 to the Public Works Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 3040 to be allocated to the Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) for Operation Healthy Streets.

    2. $300,000 to the Solid Waste Resources Fund No. 508/50, Revenue Source 530100 (Reimbursement from Other Funds - General) for Operation Healthy Streets.

    3. $150,000 to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for homeless outreach services.

    4. $100,000 to the Homeless Outreach Integrated Care System for homeless outreach services.

    5. $50,000 to Life After Uncivil Ruthless Acts for homeless outreach services.

    6. $30,000 to Los Angeles Community Enterprises and Services for homeless outreach services.

  2. DIRECT/AUTHORIZE the Public Works Department and the City Clerk (for items b-f), prepare and execute the necessary contracts or other documents with the above-named organizations, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amounts, for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers, said corrections/clarifications/changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

 

ADOPTED

 

SUBSTITUTE MOTION (PRICE - WESSON)

 

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

 

  1. APPROPRIATE/TRANSFER $1,000,000 in the Council Community Projects line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 as detailed below for the Operation Healthy Streets in South Los Angeles Project:

    1. $370,000 to the Public Works Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 3040 to be allocated to the Coalition for Responsible Community Development for Operation Healthy Streets.

    2. $300,000 to the Solid Waste Resources Fund No. 508/50, Revenue Source 530100 (Reimbursement from Other Funds - General) for Operation Healthy Streets.

    3. $150,000 to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for homeless outreach services.

    4. $100,000 to the Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System for homeless outreach services.

    5. $50,000 to Life After Uncivil Ruthless Acts for homeless outreach services.

    6. $30,000 to Los Angeles Community Enterprises and Services for homeless outreach services.

  2. DIRECT/AUTHORIZE the Public Works Department, and the City Clerk (for items c through f), respectively, to prepare and execute the necessary contracts or other documents with the above-named organizations, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amounts, for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

 

 

Substitute Motion Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Price
, Ryu
(5)
RECONSIDERED ITEM(s)
15-0160-S501
15-0160-S501

RECONSIDERED ITEM NO. 1F FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 2015

 

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for 23822 West Mobile Street. (Lien: $4,028.61)

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 24, 2015
15-0160-S505
15-0160-S505

RECONSIDERED ITEM NO. 1J FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 2O15

 

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for 8031 North Chastain Avenue. (Lien: $3,848.63)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Ryu
, Krekorian
, Fuentes
, Cedillo
(4)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 24, 2015
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
15-1269
15-1269MOTION (HUIZAR for KREKORIAN - MARTINEZ) relative to overtime costs associated with the construction of the City Trunk Line South Unit Four Phase I Project on Whitsett Avenue south of Magnolia Avenue.
09-2645
09-2645MOTION (BONIN - O'FARRELL) relative to reactivating Council file No. 09-2645 regarding the Regulation of Cell Towers.
15-0011-S30
15-0011-S30MOTION (BLUMENFIELD for FUENTES - BONIN) relative to funding for the Pacoima Street Values Project conducted by Pacoima Beautiful.
10-0010-S13
10-0010-S13MOTION (BLUMENFIELD for CEDILLO - BONIN) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Cosme Gonzalez for an additional six months.
14-1349-S3
14-1349-S3MOTION (O'FARRELL - MARTINEZ) relative to the River Revitalization Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts.
15-1268
15-1268MOTION (WESSON - PRICE) relative to the installation of 38 traffic signs along Western Avenue in Council District 10.
15-1267
15-1267MOTION (KORETZ for RYU - BLUMENFIELD) relative to the purchase of approximately 17.39 acres of land located at 8599 Appian Way, Los Angeles, CA 90046 in historic Laurel Canyon.
12-1690-S5
12-1690-S5MOTION (HUIZAR - BONIN - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to the Winter Shelter Program.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
15-0004-S3
15-0004-S3
Janet and Jake FarberKoretz - Blumenfield
Detective III Lisa RueggBuscaino - Bonin
UCLA Visual and Performing Arts Education ProgramKoretz - Huizar
UCLA Community Partners in Care - Health Neighborhood Initiative      Koretz - Huizar
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
15-0003-S3
15-0003-S3
Salvador Salinas                     Englander - All Councilmembers
Dean ChanceKoretz - All Councilmembers
ENDING ROLL CALL
Ending Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell and President Wesson (10); Absent: Cedillo, Fuentes, Krekorian, Price and Ryu (5)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Adjourn

 

 

ATTEST:     Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

 

By

 

                      Council Clerk                              PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL