Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, December 8, 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, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price and President Wesson (11);  Absent:  Cedillo, Englander, Fuentes 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)15-0160-S618
15-0160-S618
CD 5

5618 North Graves Avenue. (Lien: $2,531.32)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(b)15-0160-S619
15-0160-S619
CD 12

16101 West Lassen Street. (Lien: $6,441.91)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(c)15-0160-S620
15-0160-S620
CD 11

214 South Medio Drive. (Lien: $932.40)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 12, 2016
(d)15-0160-S621
15-0160-S621
CD 11

2918 South Ocean Avenue. (Lien: $1,118.89)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 12, 2016
(e)15-0160-S622
15-0160-S622
CD 11

343 South Church Lane. (Lien: $932.40)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 12, 2016
(f)15-0160-S623
15-0160-S623
CD 11

3945 South Alla Road. (Lien: $3,947.88)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 12, 2016
(g)15-0160-S624
15-0160-S624
CD 10

4660 West Adams Boulevard. (Lien: $3,967.29)

 

 

Adopted to Continued, Unanimous Vote (0); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 12, 2016
(h)15-0160-S625
15-0160-S625
CD 14

526 North Sloat Street. (Lien: $779.97)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(i)15-0160-S626
15-0160-S626
CD 8

5308 South 11th Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(j)15-0160-S627
15-0160-S627
CD 8

557 West 98th Street. (Lien: $3,926.16)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 12, 2016
(k)15-0160-S628
15-0160-S628
CD 8

738 East 109th Place. (Lien: $6,278.39)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(2)15-1323
15-1323

TRADE, COMMERCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Andrew D. Kzirian to the Innovation and Performance Commission.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Andrew D. Kzirian to the Innovation and Performance Commission, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. (Current commission gender composition: M = 9; F = 4)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

 

Background Check: Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – DECEMBER 25, 2015

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – DECEMBER 16, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(3)15-1259
15-1259
CD 12

FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANGAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and  ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment to the Chatsworth-Porter Ranch Community Plan for property at 20000-20060 Prairie Street, 9200-9254 Winnetka Avenue and 20111 West Nordhoff Place.

 

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

 

  1. CERTIFY that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR No. ENV-2014-210-EIR; State Clearing House No. 2014041066) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the State Guidelines and the City Guidelines and that the City Council has reviewed the information contained therein and considered it along with other factors related to this project; that this determination reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; and that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 15-1259 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Environmental Impact Report.

  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS made pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081 of the Public Resources Code and the Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared by the Department of City Planning (DCP) and ADOPT the Statement of Overriding Considerations.

  3. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as the Findings of Council and ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

  4. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), including the Environmental Findings as the Findings of the Council.

  5. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor, the Director of Planning and the LACPC APPROVING the proposed General Plan Amendment to the Chatsworth-Porter Ranch Community Plan to change the land use designation from Light Industrial to Industrial Commercial for property located at 20000-20060 Prairie Street, 9200-9254 Winnetka Avenue and 20111 West Nordhoff Place.

  6. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE approved by the LACPC effecting a Zone Change from MR2-1 to (T)(Q)CM-1MPR for property located at 20000-20060 Prairie Street, 9200-9254 Winnetka Avenue and 20111 West Nordhoff Place for the construction of an integrated light industrial, corporate office and residential campus development, totaling approximately 1.11 million square feet, consistent with the Community Plan and zoning of surrounding uses, subject to Conditions of Approval.

  7. ADOPT the Modified Parking District to permit shared parking of the MGA corporate/creative office parking spaces for residents, their guests and retail/restaurant patrons.

  8. INSTRUCT the DCP to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.

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


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

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

 

Applicant:  MGA North, LLC

Representative:  Dave Rand, Armbruster, Goldsmith, Delvac, LLP

 

Case No. CPC-2014-794-GPA-ZC-MPR-CU-CUB-SPR

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LACPC reports there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 5, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 16, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(4)15-1423
15-1423

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the proposed resolution of various labor issues and the 2015-18 Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) for the six employee organizations that comprise the Coalition of Los Angeles City Unions (MOUs 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 34, 36, and 37).

 

ADOPTED 

 

BUDGET AND FINANCE AND PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to the resolution of various labor issues and the 2015 Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for Coalition of Los Angeles City Unions.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the MOUs for bargaining units 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9,10,11,12,13,14,15, 16, 17, 18, 34, 36 and 37 (Attachments 1 through 19 of the City Administrative Officer [CAO] report dated December 2, 2015, attached to the Council file).

  2. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement with Letters of Agreement included as Attachment 20 of the CAO report December 2, 2015 (attached to the Council file).

  3. APPROVE the findings of the actuary included as Attachment 21 of the CAO report dated December 2, 2015 (attached to the Council file).

  4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Chapters 10 and 11 of Division 4 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to transfer current members of Tier 2 of the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS) to Tier 1 of LACERS, establish Tier 3 of LACERS and retiree health and welfare programs for members of Tier 3 of LACERS, change prospectively the eligibility requirements of the retiree health benefit program for part-time employee members of LACERS, and make related technical changes.

  5. REQUEST the City Attorney to resolve the pending litigation and unfair employee relations practice charges consistent with the CAO report dated December 2, 2015 (attached to the Council file).

  6. Provide resolution authority for Fiscal Year 2015/16 for the following positions:

    Personnel Department
    1     Senior Personnel Analyst II
    1 Senior Personnel Analyst I
    1 Personnel Analyst II
       
    Office of the CAO 
    1 Senior Labor Relations Specialist I
    1 Senior Administrative Analyst II

              

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the fiscal impact of the MOUs and the pension changes represent both immediate and long-term costs and savings to the City. As detailed in the CAO's report dated December 2, 2015 (attached to the Council file), the long-term savings derived from the salary structure reform, as identified by the independent actuarial study, more than surpass the immediate costs occurring during the term of the agreements.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

(10 Votes Required)

 

(Pursuant to Charter Section 1168, final adoption of the accompanying Ordinance cannot occur until at least 30 days after its first presentation to the Council)

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(3)
ORDINANCE OVER TO JANUARY 12, 2016
ITEM NO.(5)07-1658-S3
07-1658-S3
CD 10

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an application for a Hardship Exemption from the Fast Food Interim Control Ordinance No. 180103 for the property located at 5573-5577 West Adams Boulevard.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. GRANT the Hardship Exemption from the Fast Food Interim Control Ordinance No. 180103, as noted and as described in the application attached to Council file No. 07-1658-S3, for the proposed project consisting of 253 square feet to the first floor for a new walk-in refrigerator, storage area and an American Disability Act (ADA) restroom, 191 square feet for a new second story with an office and a restroom for the owner's use, for property located at 5573-5577 West Adams Boulevard.

  2. ADVISE the applicant that this Hardship Exemption, if granted by the City Council, is not a permit or license and that any other approvals, permits and licenses required by law must be obtained from the proper agencies.

    Applicant:  Mark Houck
    Representative:  Daniela Rechtszajd

 

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
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(6)15-1026
15-1026

NEGATIVE DECLARATION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to creating new development standards to reduce cumulative health impacts resulting from incompatible land uses, addressing sources of outside air in buildings, and requiring MERV 13 air filters in buildings near freeways.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance, relative to amending Sections 12.04, 12.20, 12.24, 12.32, 13.03, 13.18 and 13.19 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) creating new development standards that aim to reduce cumulative health impacts resulting from incompatible land uses for three plot areas, as described by the proposed ordinance in the Los Angeles Area City Planning Commission (LACPC) report dated September 22, 2015 attached to Council file No. 15-1026 and amended by the PLUM Committee on October 27, 2015 to return to the original staff recommendation for the Appellate process for Exceptions, so that Exceptions are heard by the Area Planning Commissions with appeals to the City Council, consistent with the existing process for Specific Plan Exceptions Citywide.

  2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance, relative to amending LAMC Articles 5 and 9 of Chapter IX of the LAMC addressing sources of outside air in buildings and requiring MERV 13 air filters in buildings near freeways, as described by the proposed ordinance in the Department of Building and Safety report dated October 9, 2015 attached to Council file No. 15-1026.

  3. NOTE AND FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) joint report, addressing Code Enforcement, Ombudsperson Position and Health Impact/Risk Assessment.

  4. INSTRUCT the DCP to report on financial or other incentives that will be available to businesses within the Clean Up Green Up areas.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the LACPC.  Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement:  Yes

For:  Harbor Gateway North Neighborhood Council

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Ryu
(1)
ITEM NO.(7)15-1239
15-1239
CD 10

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to preparing an Interim Control Ordinance in the Wilshire Vista area of Council District Ten (bounded by Pico, Fairfax, San Vicente and Hauser).

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Wesson - Huizar):

 

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), with the assistance of the City Attorney and in consultation with Council District Ten, to prepare an Interim Control Ordinance to prohibit the issuance of building permits for residential zoned properties in the Wilshire Vista area of Council District Ten (bounded by Pico, Fairfax, San Vicente and Hauser), to stabilize the conflict of out-of-scale homes and when the proposed construction does not meet neighborhood specific criteria, while DCP works to formulate more tailored zoning options.

 

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
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(8)15-1367
15-1367
CD 12

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initiating proceedings for a Specific Plan Amendment to the Porter Ranch Land Use/Transportation Specific Plan.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Englander - Harris-Dawson):

 

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to initiate proceedings to consider a Specific Plan Amendment to the Porter Ranch Land Use/Transportation Specific Plan, as it pertains to the required dedication of space for community use and signage.

 

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
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(9)15-1326
15-1326

ARTS, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Clean and Safe Spaces (CLASS) program expansion, and improvement throughout the City, and the funding feasibility for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Huizar - O'Farrell - Harris-Dawson - Wesson - Price):

 

  1. DIRECT the Department of Recreation and Parks, with the assistance of the City Administrative Office (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), and other departments as necessary, to report on the CLASS program services delivered by Council Districts, and provide background information as to the collaboration with the LAPD and the Gang Reduction and Youth Development Program with options to improve and expand the program.

  2. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners to evaluate the proposal and work with the City Council on the expansion and improvement of the CLASS parks program throughout the City.
           
  3. DIRECT the CAO to include the funding feasibility of this request in the City's Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget process.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(10)15-1302
15-1302
CD 6

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to naming the intersection at Woodman Avenue and Parthenia and Montague Streets as Al Piantanida Square.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Martinez - Fuentes):

 

  1. APPROVE the naming of the intersection at Woodman Avenue and Parthenia and Montague Streets as Al Piantanida Square.

  2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location.

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
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(11)13-0436-S2
13-0436-S2
CD 1

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Bureau of Engineering to receive funding for the design of a four-inch water line that will run under the Spring Street Bridge.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Cedillo – O'Farrell), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

 

AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to:

 

  1. Receive $50,000 from Metabolic Studio, deposit said funds to Engineering Special Service Fund No. 682/50, and appropriate therein to Spring Street Bridge - Metabolic Studio Account No. 50JVAJ for the design of a four-inch water line that will run under the Spring Street Bridge and allow connection to Metabolic Studio's WaterWheel Project and provide irrigation to Albion Park.

  2. Negotiate and execute a letter of agreement or similar instrument between the City and Metabolic Studio to implement the above work associated with the North Spring Street Viaduct Widening and Rehabilitation Project.

  3. Make any technical corrections or clarifications necessary to effectuate the intent of this action.

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
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(4)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(12)

RESOLUTIONS relative to removing various properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the following properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP), inasmuch as the owner(s) have corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (LAHCID), Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the LAHCID's report attached to the Council File:

(a)15-0005-S361
15-0005-S361
CD 5

429 South Holt Avenue.  (Case No. 515942) Assessor I.D. No. 4334-016-027

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(3)
(b)15-0005-S362
15-0005-S362
CD 8

905 West 81st Street.  (Case No. 432793) Assessor I.D. No. 6032-004-029

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(3)
(c)15-0005-S363
15-0005-S363
CD 8

643 West 94th Street.  (Case No. 491222) Assessor I.D. No. 6039-014-008

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(3)
(d)15-0005-S364
15-0005-S364
CD 9

1014 East 51st Street.  (Case No. 501639) Assessor I.D. No. 5103-028-023

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(3)
(e)15-0005-S365
15-0005-S365
CD 13

952 North Ardmore Avenue.  (Case No. 500577) Assessor I.D. No. 5537-025-030

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(13)15-1363
15-1363

COMMUNICATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to a Child Passenger Safety Program grant award from the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the HCDILA to accept and execute a $472,000 grant agreement with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety, for the Child Passenger Safety Program for the period October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to adjust appropriation amounts within Fund 45C, as follows:

    1. Increase appropriations in the amount of $472,000 within the Office of Traffic Safety Grant Fund No. 45C, as follows:
      Account Title Amount
      43M143 Housing and Community Invest Dept            $352,925
      43M299 Reimbursements to General Fund  60,314
      43M343 HCIDLA Costs  58,761
         Total:  $472,000

             
    2. Increase appropriations in the amount of $352,925 within HCIDLA Fund No. 100/43, as follows:              
      Account Title  Amount
      001010 Salaries - General  $167,540
      001090 Overtime - General  10,100
      002130 Travel   2,500
      003040  Contractual Services  9,685
      006010  Office & Admin Expenses                               148,100
      006030  Leasing   15,000
         Total: $352,925

             
    3. Decrease appropriations for prior year account no longer needed within the Office of Traffic Safety Grant Fund No. 45C, as follows:   
      Account Title Amount
      43L299 Reimbursements to General Fund (OP1405) ($13,077.89)
      43L299 Reimbursements to General Fund (OP1503)  (7,572.81)
      43L343 HCIDLA Costs  (65,021.00)
         Total:  ($85,671.70)

          
    4. Expend funds upon proper demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee.

  3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for technical corrections that may be necessary and consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement such transactions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that the General Fund will be reimbursed $60,314 for related costs.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(14)12-0883
12-0883

COMMUNICATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to extending the term of the Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) contract with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to amend the existing HOPWA PSH contract (No. 121747) with HACLA to extend the term for an additional nine months from July 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  The program is funded by the federal HOPWA PSH grant.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED

 

AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the Housing and Community Investment Department, or designee, to execute a Supplemental Agreement to Contract No. C-121747 with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles for the continued provision of tenant-based rental housing assistance, to increase the contract term by nine months, from July 1, 2015, through March 31, 2016, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney as to form, legality and compliance with the City's contracting requirements.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(15)15-0354
15-0354

COMMUNICATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to amending contracts for the City's Handyworker program.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to amend the following contracts as described below, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to legality and form:

    1. Watts Labor Community Action Committee (Contract No. C-120412) to add $203,195 in funds from the 41st Program Year Consolidated Plan, expand the provision of services to include the Harbor and South Los Angeles Handyworker Neighborhood Service Areas, and extend the contract term through March 31, 2016.

    2. AG Pacific Construction and Development Corporation (Contract No. C-120409) to add $1,088,037 in funds from the 41st Program Year Consolidated Plan, expand the provision of services to include the North Valley, South Valley and East Los Angeles Handyworker Neighborhood Service Areas and extend the contract term through March 31, 2016.

    3. Rebuilding Together Greater Los Angeles (Contract No. C-120413) to add $202,224 in funds from the 41st Program Year Consolidated Plan, expand the provision of services to include the West Los Angeles and South Los Angeles Handyworker Neighborhood Service Areas and extend the contract term through March 31, 2016.

  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, in the event that any of the above contractors choose not to amend their contracts, or are unable to fulfill contract performance obligations in accordance with the terms and provisions of the contracts, to:

    1. Terminate the contract(s) in the event that a contractor(s) is unable to complete work or correct deficient work within a seven-day period, after receipt of written notice from the HCIDLA has been given to the contractor; and, the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, determines that such action would be in the best interest of the City.

    2. Amend the contract(s) with available contractors that continue participation in the Handyworker Program, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, to include the following provisions:

      1. Expansion of Neighborhood Service Areas with continuing contractors to ensure Citywide service coverage for the Handyworker Program during the performance period of the 41st Program Year Consolidated Plan.

      2. Increase funds for the contract(s) with continuing contractor(s) from available unused remaining balances of 41st Program Year Consolidated Plan funds that were allocated to previous contractors that chose not to extend their contracts or were terminated from their contracts.

  3. AUTHORIZE the HCIDLA General Manager, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  Approval of the above recommendations will allow for the extension of service provider contracts and the continuation of Handyworker program delivery funded by federal Community Development Block Grant funds allocated from the 41st Program Year Consolidated Plan.  The budgeted amount of the program for the performance period ending March 31, 2016 is $2,130,802.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

  

 

CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID), or designee, to take the following actions:

    1. Execute a Supplemental Agreement to Contract No. C-120412 with Watts Labor Community Action Committee to add $203,195 in funds from the 41st Program Year Consolidated Plan, expand the provision of services to include the Harbor and South Los Angeles Handy worker Neighborhood Service Areas and extend the contract term through June 30, 2016, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to form and compliance with the City's contracting requirements.

    2. Execute a Supplemental Agreement to Contract No. C-120409 with AG Pacific Construction and Development Corporation to add $1,088,037 in funds from the 41st Program Year Consolidated Plan, expand the provision of services to include the North Valley, South Valley and East Los Angeles Neighborhood Service Areas and extend the contract term through June 30, 2016, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney as to form and compliance with the City's contracting requirements.

  2. In the event that either of the contractors identified in Recommendations 1 A and B above choose not to execute supplemental agreements to their contracts or are unable to fulfill contract performance obligations in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Contracts, authorize the HCID General Manager, or designee to:

    1. Terminate the contract(s) in the event that a contractor(s) is unable to complete work or correct deficient work within a seven-day period, after receipt of written notice from HCID has been given to the contractor, and the General Manager, or designee, determines that such action would be in the best interest of the City.

    2. Amend the contract(s) with qualified contractor(s) from the HCID 2011 Request  for Proposals (C.F. 10-2440-S1) that continue participation in the Handy worker Program, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and compliance with the City's contracting requirements, to include the following provisions:

      1. Expansion of Neighborhood Service Areas with continuing contractors to ensure City-wide service coverage from the Handyworker Program during the period of performance of the 41st Program Year Consolidated Plan; and

      2. Increase funds for the contract(s) with continuing contractor(s) from available unused remaining balances of 41st Program Year Consolidated Plan funds that were allocated to previous contractors that chose not to extend their contracts or were terminated from their contracts.

  3. Prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with Mayor and Council actions on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(16)

FINAL MAPS in the various Council Districts.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the Final Maps and Adopt the City Engineer Reports as detailed in the various listed Council files, inlcuding bonds, agreements, contracts and other related issues as specified:

(a)15-1420
15-1420
CD 13

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 72776 located at 1425-1433 North Waterloo Street southwesterly of Scott Avenue.

 

(Bond No. C-126578)

(Quimby Fee: $39,550)

Subdivider:  PHL Silver Lake Waterloo, LLC; Surveyor: Mark Danielson/Danielson Surveying

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(4)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(b)15-1419
15-1419
CD 5

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 69733, located 1642-1646 South Bentley Avenue northerly of Santa Monica Boulevard.

 

(Bond No. C-126579)

(Quimby Fee: $32,013)

Subdivider:  Camden Village, Inc.; Surveyor: Mark Danielson/Danielson Surveying

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(4)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(c)15-1265
15-1265
CD 12

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 52866, located at 24000 Roscoe Boulevard westerly of Valley Circle Boulevard.

 

(Bond No. C-126580)

(Quimby Fee: $268,840)

Subdivider:  Centex Homes; Surveyor: George S. Colvin

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(4)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(d)15-1424
15-1424
CD 13

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 63698, located at 920-934 Western Avenue, lying southerly of easterly of Western Avenue and northerly of Lemon Grove.

 

(Quimby Fee: $235,807)

Subdivider:  Western Lux, LLC; Surveyor: Jack Little Company, Inc.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Ryu
(4)
MAP APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
15-0834-S3
15-0834-S3MOTION (BONIN - FUENTES - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to changing regular scheduled meeting times for the Transportation Committee, Homelessness and Poverty Committee, and Energy and Environment Committee.
13-0117-S1
13-0117-S1MOTION (ENGLANDER - BLUMENFIELD) relative to approving a grant award from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to assist in the bio-surveillance program.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
15-0004-S3
15-0004-S3
Ron Howard       O'Farrell - Price
Rob LoweO'Farrell - Price
  
  
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
George Constantine Geanuracos            Englander - All Councilmembers
Teresa SusskindBlumenfield - Ryu - Koretz - All Councilmembers
  
  
ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Englander, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (15)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Closing Text
ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
 
 
 
By
 
 
 
Council Clerk                                                       PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL