Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, October 27, 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, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (11); Absent: Cedillo, Englander, Huizar and Martinez (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-S518
15-0160-S518
CD 13

1462 North Glendale Boulevard. (Lien: $2,992.16)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(b)15-0160-S519
15-0160-S519
CD 6

14684 West Plummer Street. (Lien: $1,430.76)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(c)15-0160-S520
15-0160-S520
CD 11

2876 South Bundy Drive. (Lien: $902.72)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(d)15-0160-S521
15-0160-S521
CD 13

3903 West Boyce Avenue. (Lien: $689.55)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(e)15-0160-S522
15-0160-S522
CD 14

4325 East Huntington Drive. (Lien: $397.00)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(f)15-0160-S523
15-0160-S523
CD 15

488 West 17th Street. (Lien: $526.42)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(g)15-0160-S524
15-0160-S524
CD 8

4928 South 6th Avenue. (Lien: $3,480.20)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2015
(h)15-0160-S525
15-0160-S525
CD 1

500 South Witmer Street aka 1253 West 6th Street. (Lien: $1,128.30)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(i)15-0160-S526
15-0160-S526
CD 8

5120 South Western Avenue aka 5130 South Western Avenue. (Lien: $526.42)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(j)15-0160-S527
15-0160-S527
CD 7

8150 West Foothill Boulevard. (Lien: $1,721.52)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 1, 2015
(k)15-0160-S528
15-0160-S528
CD 10

891 South 5th Avenue. (Lien: $1,297.59)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(l)15-0160-S529
15-0160-S529
CD 7

8823 West Riderwood Drive. (Lien: $1,663.71)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 1, 2015
(m)15-0160-S530
15-0160-S530
CD 5

8635 West Pico Boulevard. (Lien: $526.42)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(n)15-0160-S531
15-0160-S531
CD 9

855 East 87th Street. (Lien: $1,929.80)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(o)15-0160-S557
15-0160-S557
CD 10

115 South Normandie Avenue. ( Lien: $9,995.32)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(p)15-0160-S556
15-0160-S556
CD 12

17525 West Romar Street. (Lien: $9,807.07)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(q)15-0160-S151
15-0160-S151
CD 2

13840 West Bessemer Street.  (Lien: $1,135.64)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of October 6, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2015 - LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $932.40
(r)15-0160-S357
15-0160-S357
CD 8

436 East 95th Street.  (Lien: $4,133.54)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of October 13, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Martinez
(3)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2015
(s)15-0160-S435
15-0160-S435
CD 13

4105 East Chevy Chase Drive aka 4101 East Chevy Chase Drive.  (Lien: $2,834.62)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of October 13, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(t)15-0160-S436
15-0160-S436
CD 15

412 East 106th Street.  (Lien: $4,099.01)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of October 13, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2015
(u)15-0160-S437
15-0160-S437
CD 13

4123 West Garden Avenue.  (Lien: $2,213.84)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of October 13, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(v)15-0160-S438
15-0160-S438
CD 8

4152 South Brighton Avenue.  (Lien: $1,607.54)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of October 13, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(w)15-0160-S441
15-0160-S441
CD 5

8548 West Appian Way.  (Lien: $3,206.54)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of October 13, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(x)15-0160-S445
15-0160-S445
CD 4

4846 North Tyrone Avenue.  (Lien: $1,351.19)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of October 13, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(y)15-0160-S446
15-0160-S446
CD 14

716 North Mission Road.  (Lien: $4,502.08)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of October 13, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Martinez
(3)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2015
ITEM NO.(2)13-0770
13-0770
CD 9

HEARING PROTESTS relative to the establishment of the Central Avenue Historic Property Business Improvement District, pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

 

(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 183835 on September 2, 2015.  Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots is on Wednesday, October 28, 2015.)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - BALLOT TABULATION ON OCTOBER 28, 2015
ITEM NO.(3)06-1432
06-1432
CD 9

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code regarding vehicle parking rates at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 8.149.4 to raise the standard vehicle parking rate from $12 to $15 and to allow the Executive Director, Los Angeles Convention Center, the ability to lower parking rates for non-Convention Center events.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the City Attorney.  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis on this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(4)15-0701
15-0701
CD 5

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to provide an exemption for bicycles secured to a Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) approved bicycle parking device on a parking meter stand.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Section 88.10 of Chapter VIII, Division U of the LAMC to add Subsection (a) which will provide an exemption for bicycles secured to an LADOT approved bicycle parking device on a parking meter stand. 

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the City Attorney.  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Martinez
(3)
ITEM NO.(5)14-1553
14-1553

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to requiring handguns located in a residence to be kept in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE adding Section 55.21 to Chapter V of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to require handguns located in a residence to be kept in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock, as amended to insert the phrase over the age of 18 into Section 55.21 (b)2 and (b)3 of the Ordinance.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(6)15-0899-S1
15-0899-S1

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 21151(c) appeal regarding the July 16, 2015 CEQA Exemption Determination made by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) for Non-Exclusive License Agreement (NELA) for Transportation Network Companies (TNC).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. DENY the Alliance for a Regional Solution to Airport Congestion's August 7, 2015 appeal, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21151(c), of the Board's determination that issuance and execution of NELA covering TNC services to and from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is exempt from the CEQA.

  2. AFFIRM the Board's determination that issuance and execution of NELAs covering TNC services to and from LAX is exempt from the CEQA pursuant to Article III, Class 1 (18)(c), (3), and (14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines, and pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15061 (b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines.    

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Nays: Koretz
, Krekorian
(2); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(7)14-0832
14-0832

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to grant funding in connection with the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) After-School Enrichment and Supervision Program grant award to help fund the Clean and Safe Spaces (CLASS) Parks Youth Employment Internship Program (YEIP).

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to accept and receive JJCPA (formerly known as the Schiff-Cardenas Crime Prevention Act) grant funding in the approximate amount of $504,430 from the Los Angeles County Probation Department to provide youth services through the CLASS Parks YEIP during specified hours of peak juvenile criminal occurrences for a fourteenth fiscal year (2015-16) at selected recreational facilities.
         
  2. DESIGNATE the General Manager, RAP, or Executive Officer or Assistant General Manager, as the agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the project.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Employee, RAP, to establish the necessary account and/or appropriate funding received within Recreation and Parks Grant Fund 205 to accept the JJCPA grant funds in the approximate amount of $504,430 for the CLASS Parks YEIP.
         

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The RAP reports that the grant is administered on a reimbursement basis from the County to allow the RAP the ability to negotiate services in a timely manner. The RAP may realize a financial benefit as participants, who successfully complete the Camp Counselor Leadership Training Program, begin to serve as volunteers at various RAP facilities. There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Martinez
(3)
ITEM NO.(8)97-1921-S1
97-1921-S1
CD 5

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to amending Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 53 to include the half block sections of Willoughby Avenue, Waring Avenue, Clinton Street, and Rosewood Avenue between Gardner Street and North Sierra Bonita Avenue pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Koretz - Huizar):

 

RESOLVE that City Council, pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58, amends PPD No. 53 to include the half block sections of  Willoughby Avenue, Waring Avenue, Clinton Street, and Rosewood Avenue between Gardner Street and North Sierra Bonita Avenue with all other terms of PPD No. 53 to remain unchanged.

 

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, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Martinez
(3)
ITEM NO.(9)15-1118
15-1118

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the surge in homicides in the 77th, Southeast and Newton divisions of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).  

 

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Harris-Dawson – Price – Wesson):

 

  1. DIRECT the LAPD, the Mayor's Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development, the City Attorney, the Department of Recreation and Parks, and the Los Angeles Fire Department to report with recommendations for establishing a comprehensive response to the surge in homicides in the 77th, Southeast and Newton Divisions of the LAPD.

  2. INSTRUCT all City-funded intervention agencies to convene monthly meetings with each Council District that they work in to provide progress reports and discuss additional strategies to be employed.

  3. DIRECT the LAPD to report on how to create a program that builds on successful programs such as Community Safety Partnership to be implemented in the LAPD divisions listed above.

  4. DIRECT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report with recommendations to establish a cooperative effort between the City Council, Mayor’s Office, LAPD, and the City's intervention contractors addressing the problem of homicides on a long-term basis, including a reevaluation of the budgets for intervention workers.

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.  

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Martinez
(3)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 18, 2015
ITEM NO.(10)15-1146
15-1146

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending four City of Los Angeles Workers' Compensation Program contracts with Tristar Risk Management, Inc. (Tristar), Acclamation Insurance Management Services, Inc. (AIMS), ACME Administrators, Inc. (ACME), and Stratacare to extend the contract terms.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Personnel Department, or designee, to execute amendments as applicable, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, to extend the following three-year contracts for the City's Workers' Compensation Programs:

 

  1. Extend Contract No. C-121812 with Tristar from November 22, 2015 to November 22, 2017 (Police Sworn Claims).

  2. Extend Contract No. C-121841 with AIMS from April 29, 2016 to November 22, 2017 (Fire Sworn and Civilian Claims).

  3. Extend Contract No. C-121842 with ACME from April 29, 2016 to November 22, 2017 (Police Civilian, City Attorney and Personnel Claims).

  4. Extend Contract No. C-122496 with Stratacare from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2018 (Medical Bill Review, Cost Containment and Managed Care Services Program).

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Personnel Department reports that there is no fiscal impact.  Funding is provided in the Human Resources Benefits Contractual Services Account for the cost of these contracts.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 26, 2015

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 24, 2015)

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Martinez
(3)
ITEM NO.(11)15-1089
15-1089

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to delegate to the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), authority to purchase natural gas in excess of existing price limits within described parameters when necessary to provide a reliable power supply.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioner's action of September 8, 2015, Resolution No. 016-044, requesting an amendment to LAAC Section 10.1.1 (b) to authorize the Board to delegate to the General Manager, LADWP, authority to purchase natural gas in excess of existing price limits within described parameters when necessary to provide a reliable power supply.

  2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance to include the following:

    The General Manager, or LADWP designee, shall provide notice (manual or electronic) of such purchase within two business days to: the Associate Director, Infrastructure Services of the Office of the Mayor; the Chair of the Energy and Environment Committee of the City Council; the Chief Administrative Analyst of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); the Policy Advisor, Energy and Environment of the Chief Legislative Analyst; the Ratepayer Advocate of the Office of Public Accountability; the Commission Secretary of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners; or similar position of the aforementioned City representatives. Financial instruments and other option contracts shall not be included in this delegation of authority.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the LADWP purchases of natural gas fuel result in an expenditure for the Power Revenue Fund.  The proposed resolution complies with the LADWP adopted Financial Policies.  There is no impact to the City General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Martinez
(3)
ITEM NO.(12)08-2225-S2
08-2225-S2
CD 5

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the identification and transfer of $43,609 in funds to the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) for the restoration of Overland Avenue between 1945 and 1949 Overland Avenue.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Koretz - Krekorian), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering , with the assistance of the Board of Public Works, to identify up to $43,609 in funding from miscellaneous cash bonds (MCB) deposited within the Public Works Trust Fund for this project, between 1945 to 1949 Overland Avenue, and transfer those funds to the BSS for completion of this project.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Director, Office of Accounting, to transfer up to $43,609 from various MCB accounts within the Public Works Trust Fund, Fund No. 834/50, to the BSS, Fund No. 100/86, Appropriation Unit No. 0001010.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Director, BSS, to utilize the transferred funds to complete the restoration of Overland Avenue, between 1945 to 1949 Overland Avenue, utilizing BSS staff and resources.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Director, Office of Accounting, or designee, to make technical corrections or clarifications that may be necessary to implement 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, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Martinez
(3)
ITEM NO.(13)15-1138-S2
15-1138-S2

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the best practices in use by other municipalities who have significantly reduced the number of homeless persons in their cities.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (O'Farrell - Wesson - Harris-Dawson, et al):

 

INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer to report to the City Council in 30 days on the best practices in use by other similar large municipalities who have significantly reduced the number of homeless persons in their cities. The report should include but not be limited to:

  1. Immediate and urgent as well as long term housing opportunities.

  2. Mental Health outreach and service coordination.

  3. Budgetary and fiscal policies, including methods to leverage city resources with private, County, State and Federal funds.

  4. Methods to improve implementation and outreach across all service points.

  5. Police and first responder policies.

  6. Methods to partner with non-governmental organizations such as the League of California Cities, the National League of Cities and the US Conference of Mayors.

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, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Martinez
(3)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(14)15-1089
15-1089

EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to authorize the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to purchase natural gas in excess of existing price limits within described parameters when necessary to provide a reliable power supply.

 

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

 

  1. FIND that in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15060 (c)(3), an activity is not subject to CEQA if it does not meet the definition of a project.  Section 15378 (b)(5) states that organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not meet that definition.   Therefore, the recommendation of the proposed ordinance related to the cost of natural gas is not subject to CEQA.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending LAAC Subsection (b) of Section 10.1.1 of Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Division 10 to authorize the Board of Water and Power Commissioners to delegate authority to the General Manager, LADWP, to purchase natural gas in excess of existing price limits within described parameters when necessary to provide a reliable power supply to retail customers at the least cost.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the City Attorney.  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Energy and Environment Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(15)

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-S314
15-0005-S314
CD 5

6521 West 6th Street. (Case No. 495945) Assessor I.D. No. 5510-021-017

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
(b)15-0005-S315
15-0005-S315
CD 8

10306 South Wall Street. (Case No. 458828) Assessor I.D. No. 6063-015-030

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
(c)15-0005-S316
15-0005-S316
CD 9

4211 South Naomi Avenue. (Case No. 157077) Assessor I.D. No. 5115-027-027

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
(d)15-0005-S317
15-0005-S317
CD 13

1636 North Serrano Avenue. (Case No. 292199) Assessor I.D. No. 5544-020-016

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
(e)15-0005-S318
15-0005-S318
CD 13

1636 North Serrano Avenue. (Case No. 391531) Assessor I.D. No. 5544-020-016

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
(f)15-0005-S319
15-0005-S319
CD 13

5933 West Carlton Way. (Case No. 505230) Assessor I.D. No. 5545-005-009

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
ITEM NO.(16)15-0600-S267
15-0600-S267

COMMUNICATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to increasing the funding for the contract with Corelogic Information Solutions, Inc.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to negotiate and execute a fourth amendment to the contract with Corelogic Information Solutions, Inc. (No. 121021), to increase the amount of funding by $125,000 for a new total contract amount of $515,000 for real estate data services for Fiscal Years (FY) 2014-15 and 2015-16.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
       
    1. Transfer appropriations as follows:
        Fund  Account Title Amount
      From: 440  43M412 Service Delivery $43,750
        41M  43M412 Service Delivery  31,250
        56V  43M412 Service Delivery  50,000
             Total:  $125,000
               
        Fund Account Title Amount
       To: 440 43M413 Housing  $43,750
        41M  43M413 Housing   31,250
        56V  43M413 Housing  50,000
             Total:  $125,000
                                                                                                                                                
    2. Increase appropriations in the amount of $125,000 for FY 2015-16 within Fund 100/43 Account No. 003040 Contractual Services.

    3. Expend funds from Fund/Accounts 440/43M143, 41M/43M143, and 56V/43M143 in the amounts specified above upon proper written demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA.

    4. Expend funds as specified above from Fund/Department 100/43 upon proper written demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA.

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

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  Funding for the contract will be provided by Rent Stabilization Trust Fund (35 percent), Code Enforcement Trust Fund (25 percent) and Foreclosure Registry Program Trust Fund (40 percent).

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
MOTION (WESSON - PRICE) ADOPTED TO APPROVE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT FORTHWITH
ITEM NO.(17)10-0270-S5
10-0270-S5

MOTION (O'FARRELL - PRICE) relative to amending prior Council action of September 22, 2015 regarding the allocation of funds from the Engineering Special Services Fund to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND prior Council action of September 22, 2015 regarding the allocation of funds from the Engineering Special Services Fund to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to represent the City's matching share for the completion of the Chief of Engineers' Report as well as State and Agency Review for the Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study to ADOPT the following additional technical instructions:
   

  1. Instruct the Department of Public Works Office of Accounting, with support from the Bureau of Engineering, to expend $16,500, subject to availability of fund 682, account 50G273, LA RIVER REVITALIZATION MASTER.     
    Payable to: US Army Corps of Engineers
    Address: Los Angeles District, 915 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017-3401
    Attention: Ms. Martha Sanchez, Project Financial Manager
    Receiving ABA number: 051036706
    Account number: 220025
    Amount: $16,500.00
    Receiver name: USACE Finance Center
    Receiving bank: Federal Reserve Bank, New York
    EROC: L1
    Advance number: 849
    Vendor ID: WHRFBG
    ROV number: 813

  2. Authorize the City Engineer to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

  3. Authorize the City Engineer to sign a letter of agreement to document this additional contribution.

  4. Direct the City Engineer to report in 30 days with an accounting and status of the progress of the Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study before additional funds are allocated.

                                                                
Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Martinez
(3)
ITEM NO.(18)

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)15-1241
15-1241
CD 11

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2012-2571 located at 12107 West Ocean Park Boulevard northeasterly of Amherst Avenue.

 

(Bond No. C-126121)

(Quimby Fee: $14,228)

Subdivider: Hanger 4 Ocean Park, LLC; Engineer / Surveyor: Iacobellis & Associates, Inc.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Martinez
(3)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(b)05-0672
05-0672
CD 11

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 52928 located at 17331-17333 Tramonto Drive southerly of Los Liones Drive.

 

(Bond No. C-126123)

(Quimby Fee: $160,166)

Subdivider: Tramonto Land Holdings, LLC; Surveyor: Psomas/John Chiappe Jr.

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Martinez
(3)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
Closed Session
ITEM NO.(19)15-1228
15-1228

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the cases entitled In Re Pacifica of the Valley Corporation, United States Bankruptcy Case No. 1:09-bk-11678-MT, and City of Los Angeles v. Pacifica of the Valley Corporation, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC573540. (The settlement discussion involves a proposed settlement agreement between the City of Los Angeles and Pacifica of the Valley Corporation regarding Pacifica’s liability to the City for unpaid business taxes, interest, and penalties for the tax years 2006-2015.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on October 26, 2015)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to accept the proposed settlement offer in the amount of $3,117,404.25 from Pacifica of the Valley Corporation, for delinquent Business Taxes and interest due, to be paid by November 1, 2016, according to the following payment schedule:

    November 1, 2015                  $1,000,000.00
    February 1, 2016      400,000.00
    May 1, 2016      550,000.00
    August 1, 2016      550,000.00
    November 1, 2016      617,404.25
     $3,117,404.25
  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute the necessary documents to carry out the settlement in accordance with the above terms.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

 

Adopted In Open Session - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
15-0004-S3
15-0004-S3
Dr. Richard HoffmanO'Farrell - Price
Police Officer II Michael Avila                Krekorian - Buscaino
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
Honorable Floyd JamesWesson - All Councilmembers 
Howard Krepack                                         Koretz - All Councilmembers
ENDING ROLL CALL
Ending Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Englander, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (14); Absent: Cedillo (1)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Adjournment

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

 

By:

 

 

                 Council Clerk                               PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL













Los Angeles City Council Agenda, Supplemental Agenda
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM





Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(20)12-1690-S5
12-1690-S5

MOTION (HUIZAR - BONIN - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to the Winter Shelter Program.

 

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

 

  1. RECOGNIZE and DECLARE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.81, a homeless shelter crisis.

  2. DESIGNATE the below cited shelters as temporary shelters for the homeless from November 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016:

    AGENCY LOCATION
    Pathways to Your Future 6900 South Western Avenue, 90047
    Testimonial Community LoveCenter 5701 and 5749 South Western Avenue, 90062
    Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission 12860 Arroyo Street (Foothill Boulevard), 91342
    Bethel Los Angeles CDC 7900 South Western Avenue, 90047, and 5500 South Hoover Street, 90037
    First to Serve, Inc. 1300 Federal Avenue, 90025
    Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission 11067 Norris Avenue, 91331
    First to Serve, Inc. 1177 West 25th Street, 90007 and 6330 Figueroa Street, 90003
    Weingart Center Association
    566 San Pedro Street, 90012

  3. ADOPT the findings cited in the Motion, attached to the Council file.

  4. TRANSFER $1,300,000 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Account 580196, Reserve for Mid-Year Adjustments to the City of LA Affordable Housing Fund No. 44G/43 and appropriate within the fund to a new account, 43M351, Winter Shelter, to fund the additional time (two months and 24/7 service on rainy days).

  5. DIRECT the Housing and Community Investment Department, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to take all necessary steps to effectuate the Winter Shelter Program.

  6. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make technical corrections or prepare any additional Controller instructions if necessary; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement those instructions to implement Mayor and Council intentions.

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(21)

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)15-1243
15-1243
CD 3

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 72492 located at 19731-19737 Stagg Street westerly of Corbin Avenue.

 

(Bond No. C-126122)

(Quimby Fee: $42,144)

Subdivider: Malmaison, LLC; Surveyor: Cynthia A. De Leon

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(b)15-1265
15-1265
CD 12

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 52866-01 located at 24000 Roscoe Boulevard westerly of Valley Circle Boulevard.

 

(Bond No. C-126125)

(Quimby Fee:  $268,840)

Subdivider:  Centex Homes; Surveyor:  George S. Colvin

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Martinez
, Cedillo
(2)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(c)15-1253
15-1253
CD 10

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 72229 located at 1443 Hi Point Street southeasterly of Pico Boulevard.

 

(Bond No. C-126124)

(Quimby Fee:  $19,775)

Subdivider:  Hi Point Homes, LLC; Surveyor:  Joel Casper Silverman

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Martinez
, Cedillo
(2)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED