Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
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, Huizar, Koretz, Martinez, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (11); Absent: Cedillo, Englander, Krekorian and O'Farrell (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-S797
15-0160-S797
CD 7

11044 West McBroom Street.  (Lien: $3,337.60)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 3, 2016
(b)15-0160-S798
15-0160-S798
CD 12

19559 West Parthenia Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 3, 2016
(c)15-0160-S799
15-0160-S799
CD 4

4733 West Oakwood Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(d)15-0160-S800
15-0160-S800
CD 1

4806 East Mendota Avenue.  (Lien: $932.40)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 3, 2016
(e)15-0160-S801
15-0160-S801
CD 3

5171 North Campo Road.  (Lien: $557.40)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(f)15-0160-S802
15-0160-S802
CD 11

5460 West 77th Street.  (Lien: $3,079.53)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(g)15-0160-S803
15-0160-S803
CD 2

5612 North Bellingham Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(h)15-0160-S804
15-0160-S804
CD 10

5670 West Venice Boulevard.  (Lien: $3,762.25)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(i)15-0160-S805
15-0160-S805
CD 3

5855 North Rolling Road.  (Lien: $2,446.07)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(j)15-0160-S806
15-0160-S806
CD 1

5929 North Figueroa Street.  (Lien: $2,647.76)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(k)15-0160-S807
15-0160-S807
CD 2

6848 North Atoll Avenue.  (Lien: $3,488.85)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(l)15-0160-S808
15-0160-S808
CD 3

7028 North Canby Avenue.  (Lien: $2,490.02)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(m)15-0160-S809
15-0160-S809
CD 3

7347 North Canby Avenue.  (Lien: $418.30)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(n)15-0160-S810
15-0160-S810
CD 10

1430 South Fairfax Avenue.  (Lien: $1,955.14)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(o)15-0160-S811
15-0160-S811
CD 12

15725 West Roscoe Boulevard.  (Lien: $526.42)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(p)15-0160-S812
15-0160-S812
CD 3

20924 West Vanowen Street.  (Lien: $418.30)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(q)15-0160-S813
15-0160-S813
CD 14

551 South Lorena Street.  (Lien: $1,495.26)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(r)15-0160-S814
15-0160-S814
CD 6

9288 North Tujunga Avenue aka 9252 and 9228 North Tujunga Avenue.  (Lien: $418.30)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(s)15-0160-S815
15-0160-S815
CD 8

6820 South Crenshaw Boulevard.  (Lien: $526.42)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(t)15-0160-S594
15-0160-S594
CD 1113025 West Rose Avenue.  (Lien: $3,351.51) 

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 9, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 3, 2016
ITEM NO.(2)15-0505-S1
15-0505-S1
CD 2

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Peach Grove Street and Cleon Avenue No. 2 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 28, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 10, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON FEBRUARY 10, 2016
ITEM NO.(3)15-1156
15-1156
CD 6

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Stagg Street and Troost Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 28, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 10, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON FEBRUARY 10, 2016
ITEM NO.(4)15-1179
15-1179
CD 6

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Sepulveda Boulevard and Runnymede Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 28, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 10, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON FEBRUARY 10, 2016
ITEM NO.(5)15-1180
15-1180
CD 6

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Sepulveda Boulevard and Cohasset Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 28, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 10, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON FEBRUARY 10, 2016
ITEM NO.(6)15-1181
15-1181
CD 6

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Sepulveda Boulevard and Covello Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 28, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 10, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON FEBRUARY 10, 2016
ITEM NO.(7)15-1186
15-1186
CD 6

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Burnet Avenue and Covello Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 28, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 10, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON FEBRUARY 10, 2016
ITEM NO.(8)15-1187
15-1187
CD 6

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Burnet Avenue and Cohasset Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 28, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 10, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON FEBRUARY 10, 2016
ITEM NO.(9)06-1284-S1
06-1284-S1
CD 2

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Rhodes Avenue and Oxnard Street No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on November 18, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 10, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON FEBRUARY 10, 2016
ITEM NO.(10)15-1179-S1
15-1179-S1
CD 6

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Sepulveda Boulevard and Runnymede Street No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on November 18, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 10, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON FEBRUARY 10, 2016
ITEM NO.(11)15-1180-S1
15-1180-S1
CD 6

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Sepulveda Boulevard and Cohasset Street No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on November 18, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 10, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON FEBRUARY 10, 2016
ITEM NO.(12)15-1181-S1
15-1181-S1
CD 6

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Sepulveda Boulevard and Covello Street No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on November 18, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 10, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON FEBRUARY 10, 2016
ITEM NO.(13)15-1199
15-1199
CD 6

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Burnet Avenue and Runnymede Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on November 18, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 10, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON FEBRUARY 10, 2016
ITEM NO.(14)15-1225
15-1225
CD 4

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Crenshaw and Wilshire Boulevards Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on November 18, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 10, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON FEBRUARY 10, 2016
ITEM NO.(15)16-0027
16-0027
CD 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on the northeast side of Wade Street southeast of Matteson Avenue, and for alley purposes on the alley southeast of Matteson Avenue, northeast of Wade Street (Right of Way No. 36000-2103).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on the northeast side of Wade Street southeast of Matteson Avenue, and for alley purposes on the alley southeast of Matteson Avenue, northeast of Wade Street (Right of Way No. 36000-2103) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer to dedicate the easement for street purposes on the northeast side of Wade Street southeast of Matteson Avenue, and for alley purposes on the alley southeast of Matteson Avenue, northeast of Wade Street (Right of Way No. 36000-2103), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the January 5, 2016 City Engineer report to Council.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for street purposes on the northeast side of Wade Street southeast of Matteson Avenue, and for alley purposes on the alley southeast of Matteson Avenue, northeast of Wade Street (Right of Way No. 36000-2103), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the January 5, 2016 City Engineer report to Council.

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that a $3,317 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(16)14-0385
14-0385
CD 14

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to  the Little Tokyo Business Improvement District  (BID) reconfirmation procedure for Fiscal Year 2016.

 

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

 

  1. FIND that the:

    1. Assessments imposed by the Little Tokyo BID for the Fiscal Year 2016 provide services that directly benefit each of the businesses which pay the assessments.

    2. Services funded by the assessments are provided only to each of the assessed businesses within the boundaries of the district.

    3. Assessment imposed does not exceed the reasonable cost of conferring the benefits.

    4. Proposed improvements and activities are completely separate from the day to day operations of the City of Los Angeles.

    5. Assessments for the proposed business based district are not taxes and that the district qualifies for exemption from Proposition 26 under exemption 1 of Article XIII C §1(e)(1 ).

    6. Services to be provided by the Owners' Association, Li'l Tokyo Businessmen's Association, are in the nature of professional, expert, technical or other special services, that the services are of a temporary and occasional character, and that the use of competitive bidding would be impractical, not advantageous, undesirable or where the common law otherwise excuses compliance with competitive bidding requirements.

  2. ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION dated December 16, 2015 confirming the Little Tokyo BID Annual Report and levying an annual assessment for the Little Tokyo BID's thirteenth operating year, January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to:

    1. Schedule, prepare, publish, and mail the joint notice of public meeting and public hearing, as required by the provisions of Section 36500 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code.

    2. Prepare, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality, an enabling Ordinance levying the special assessment for the Little Tokyo BID's thirteenth operating period beginning January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.

  4. APPROVE the Li'l Tokyo Businessmen's Association to administer the proposed services of the Little Tokyo BID pursuant to Section 36500 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and City regulations.

  5. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute, and administer a contract between the City and the Li'l Tokyo Businessmen's Association to administer the Little Tokyo BID, if the Ordinance reconfirming the BID is adopted.

  6. APPOINT the Advisory Board, referenced in the City Clerk report dated December 21, 2015 and attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that this is a merchant-based BID and there are no assessments for City-owned properties within the BID, therefore there is no impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(17)15-1370
15-1370
CD 12

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for the property at 22001 West Nordhoff Street.

 

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

  

  1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 15-1370 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 Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV-2014-4199-MND] filed on November 5, 2010.

  2. 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.

  3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.

  4. 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 of the lot from Very Low I Residential to Low Medium I Residential for the property at 22001 West Nordhoff Street.

  5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE date August 27, 2015, approved by the LACPC, to effect a Zone Change from A1-1 (Agricultural Zone) to (T)(Q)RD3-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone), for the demolition of an existing church, nursery school and accessory buildings on a 198,633 square-foot lot and the construction of 58 single-family detached townhome condominiums that will be three stories in height and include private patios and individual garages with two covered parking spaces for each unit, for the property located at 22001 West Nordhoff Street , subject to modified Conditions of Approval. (The LACPC also approved a Site Plan Review for a residential development project of 50 units or more for this project).
       
  6. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.

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

  8. ADVISE the applicant that, 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.

  9. 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:  Seth Boots, KB Homes

    Case No.  CPC-2014-4198-GPA-ZC-ZAA-SPR

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 1, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 29, 2016 )

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(18)16-0020
16-0020
CD 14

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION, relative to the Historic Broadway Sign Supplemental Use District for commercially zoned parcels along South Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles along 1st Street to 12th Street.

 

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

 

  1. FIND that this project was assessed in ENV-2014-2712-MND, adopted on August 13, 2015, and that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Section 15162, based on the whole of the administrative record, that no subsequent Environmental Impact Report or negative declaration is required for approval of the project.

  2. 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.

  3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Director of Planning as the Findings of Council.

  4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), amending Ordinance 180871, the Q Qualified Conditions.

  5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE establishing a Signage Supplemental Use District, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 13.11, known as the Historic Broadway Sign Supplemental Use District.

  6. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE adding Chapter 170 to the Los Angeles Administrative Code to establish the Broadway Streetscape Fund for the Historic Broadway Sign Supplemental Use District.

 

Applicant: City of Los Angeles

 

Case No.: CPC-2014-2711-CDO-SN-ZC

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(10 Votes required on Second Reading)

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(19)15-0218-S27
15-0218-S27

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of a 2015 Kawasaki Mule for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the donation of a 2015 Kawasaki Mule valued at $16,144.10, from the Friends of West L.A. for the benefit of the LAPD, and THANK the donor for this generous donation.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. 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
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
ITEM NO.(20)15-0218-S28
15-0218-S28

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of a reimbursement for food and beverages for the Days of Dialogue Forums for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the donation of a reimbursement for food and beverages for the Days of Dialogue Forums valued at $30,000, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for the benefit of the LAPD, and THANK the donor for this generous donation.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. 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
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
ITEM NO.(21)14-1174-S2
14-1174-S2
CD 7

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the allocation excess bond proceeds for a contract with the Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC) to assist in the implementation of projects and programs identified in the bond spending plan for the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment Project Area.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE $90,000 in Community Redevelopment Agency/Los Angeles (CRA/LA) non-housing excess bond proceeds available to Council District Seven from the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment Project Area to be utilized for a contract with the VEDC to assist in the implementation of projects, programs and activities identified in the bond spending plan in the project area.

  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with VEDC to assist in the implementation of projects, programs and activities identified in the spending plan for the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment Project Area for a 12 month period effective upon execution in an amount not to exceed $90,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the availability of funds, to expend funds upon presentation of proper documentation and demand of the General Manager, EWDD, pursuant to the contract with VEDC.

  4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required are consistent with this action, subject to review of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The EWDD reports that there is no impact on the City's General Fund from the proposed allocation of CRA/LA, a Designated Local Authority, excess bond proceeds.  The CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bonds Proceeds Fund No. 57D is funded solely from the transfer of approximately $84.1 million in pre-2011 tax allocation bond proceeds from CRA/LA to the City (Council file No. 14-1174).  The transfer has been deposited with the Office of the Controller.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
ITEM NO.(22)15-0218-S29
15-0218-S29

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of operational support for the Crime Analysis and Mapping System for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the donation of operational support for the Crime Analysis and Mapping System valued at $19,988, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for the benefit of the LAPD, and THANK the donor for this generous donation.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. 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
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
ITEM NO.(23)15-1438
15-1438
CD 1

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to issuing the appropriate Right of Entry (ROE) permit, and any other necessary documents, for use of a City-owned facility for two one-day events.

 

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

 

INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD), in consultation with the City Attorney, to issue the appropriate ROE permit, and any other necessary documents, to:

 

  1. The Arroyo Arts Collective and Teatro Arroyo for use of a City-owned facility located at 5601 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 for a one-day event on Saturday, December 19, 2015 for a posada featuring rich and varied artists and performers.

  2. The North Figueroa Association, Arroyo Arts Collective and Teatro Arroyo for use of a City-owned facility located at 5601 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 for the one-day Fig Jam event on Saturday, February 13, 2016, which is funded by the Great Streets Challenge Grant that will highlight businesses along the Figueroa Corridor.

 

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
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
ITEM NO.(24)15-1164
15-1164

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the submission of a grant application to the National Historical Publications and Records Commission of the National Archives and Records Administration to digitize and make available online the files of the Los Angeles City Council from 1980 to 2004.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the City Clerk's submission of a grant application in the amount of $112,137 to the National Historical Publications and Records Commission of the National Archives and Records Administration.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the City Clerk.  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
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
ITEM NO.(25)15-0663-S2
15-0663-S2

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of mattresses for the benefit of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) stations in South Los Angeles.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the donation of 169 mattresses valued at $160,000, from the LAFD Foundation for the benefit of LAFD stations in South Los Angeles, and THANK the donor for this generous donation.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Fire Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact to the LAFD’s budget from the acceptance of this donation. Donations provide busy fire stations across South Los Angeles with new mattresses in LAFD dormitories and sleeping quarters. There is no recurring cost to the City related to this donation.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
ITEM NO.(26)14-1174-S4
14-1174-S4
CD 14

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the allocation of excess bond proceeds to Council District 14 for public infrastructure improvements along Whittier Boulevard between Indiana Avenue and Boyle Street.

 

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

 

  1. UTILIZE excess bond proceeds available to Council District 14, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, from the Adelante Eastside Redevelopment Project Area to implement public infrastructure improvements along Whittier Boulevard between Indiana Avenue and Boyle Street as well as hire a consultant to solicit grant funding that would allow for an expanded scope of improvements along the same corridor.

  2. INSTRUCT the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department, or designee, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), Council District  14, and any other applicable City department, to provide within 10 days a report with recommendations to the Community Redevelopment Agency/Los Angeles Bond Oversight Committee to allocate excess bond proceeds in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for public infrastructure improvements along Whittier Boulevard between Indiana Avenue and Boyle Street as well as hire a consultant to solicit grant funding through a community-driven process to expand the scope of improvements along the same corridor as identified in the Bond Expenditure Agreement and Bond Spending Plan for the Adelante Eastside Redevelopment Project Area.

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
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
ITEM NO.(27)15-1567
15-1567
CD 4

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing Temporary Preferential Parking District (TPPD) No. 239 near the southern intersection of Beachwood Drive and Belden Drive in Council District Four pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that hikers and tourists to the Hollywood sign monopolize the on-street parking preventing residents from parking near their homes which has resulted in a substantial adverse impact on the area residents and from which the residents deserve immediate relief.

  2. FIND that the establishment of TPPD No. 239 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
     
  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58, establishing TPPD No. 239 for Beachwood Drive between Ledgewood Drive and Belden Drive. 
                                                   
  4. AUTHORIZE the NO PARKING, 8 AM TO 4 PM, SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS; DISTRICT NO. 239 PERMITS EXEMPT restriction for use on all street segments within TPPD No. 239, except where parking is prohibited for traffic flow or safety reasons.

  5. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale to residents within the boundaries of TPPD No. 239, as specified in LAMC Section 80.58.

  6. DIRECT the LADOT, upon City Council adoption of the Resolution establishing TPPD No. 239, to post or remove the authorized parking restrictions upon receipt and verification of the requisite petition, without further actions by the City Council.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing and administering TPPD No. 239.  If motorists are cited for violating the posted signs, some additional General Fund revenue could result.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
ITEM NO.(28)15-1328
15-1328
CD 11

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for oversize vehicles on both sides of Wellesley Avenue from Santa Monica Boulevard to West Ohio Avenue.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Bonin - Englander):

 

  1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM, on both sides of Wellesley Avenue from Santa Monica Boulevard to West Ohio Avenue.       
                               
  2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversized vehicles on the streets listed above in Recommendation No. 1.

  3. DIRECT the LADOT, upon the adoption of this Resolution, to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of overnight parking permits, as specified in LAMC Section 80.69.4(c).

  4. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the LADOT.  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
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
ITEM NO.(29)15-1463
15-1463
CD 15

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for oversize vehicles on the south side of East Lanzit Avenue between South San Pedro Street to South Main Street.

 

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

 

  1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM, on the south side of East Lanzit Avenue between South San Pedro Street to South Main Street. 
                               
  2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversized vehicles on the streets listed above in Recommendation No. 1.

  3. DIRECT the LADOT, upon the adoption of this Resolution, to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of overnight parking permits, as specified in LAMC Section 80.69.4(c).

  4. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the LADOT.  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
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
ITEM NO.(30)15-0719-S15
15-0719-S15

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) AND ADDENDUM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and RESOLUTION, relative to the General Plan Amendment adopting the amended Mobility Plan 2035.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

  1. FIND, based on its independent judgment, after consideration of the entire administrative record, including the Mobility Plan EIR, No. 2013-0911 -EIR; SCH No. 2013041012, certified on August 11, 2015 (Mobility Plan EIR), and the Addendum dated December 3, 2015, that the Amended Mobility Plan 2035 was environmentally assessed in the Mobility Plan EIR and that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162 and Public Resources Code Section 21166 no subsequent or supplemental EIR is required for approval of the Amended Mobility Plan 2035.

  2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, which does the following:

    1. Amends the Circulation Element of the General Plan by adopting the Amended Mobility Plan 2035, including provision related to equity, Council oversight, public safety, community input and flexibility in implementation, as well as technical corrections and language clean-ups related to nomenclature and map corrections.

    2. Amends the Land Use Element of the General Plan (consisting of 35 community plans) to make it consistent with the Amended Mobility Plan 2035 by updating the text and all exhibits and maps of all 35 community plans to align with the complete street nomenclature and street classifications of the Amended Mobility Plan.

    3. Amend the maps and/or text of any and all Specific Plans so that they are consistent with the new street classifications as illustrated in the Citywide General Plan Circulation System Maps A1-A9 in the Mobility Plan 2035, including the Downtown Street Standards document.

 

Applicant: City of Los Angeles

 

Case No.: CPC-2013-910-GPA-SP-CA-MSC-M1

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles City Planning Commission. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis for this report.

 

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For, If Amended: Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council

 

(Transportation Committee waived consideration of this matter)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Nays: Koretz
, Price
, Ryu
(3); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(31)15-1527
15-1527

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an audit of the disposition of City's surplus or obsolete items and equipment.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. NOTE and FILE the City Controller report dated December 17, 2015 relative to an audit of the disposition of City's surplus or obsolete items and equipment.

  2. DIRECT the Department of General Services and the City Administrative Officer to provide a status report in six months with an update on the policies, procedures and salvage criteria, as well as efforts to educate departments on the use of CitiMAX.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the City Controller.  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
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
ITEM NO.(32)15-1454
15-1454
CD 2

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of $25,000 for traffic calming measures on local residential streets in Council District Two from the applicant of VTT-72932.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to accept the sum of a minimum of $25,000 from the applicant of VTT-72932-SL for deposit in connection with traffic calming measures on local residential streets within the residential neighborhood of Valley Village bounded by Colfax Avenue, Kling Street, Riverside Drive, and Beck Avenue.
                               
  2. INSTRUCT the LADOT and Controller to take any and all actions or make appropriate interpretations to move the funds identified above in Recommendation No. 1 and in the Motion, attached to the Council file, to the appropriate designated sub-account(s).

      
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
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(33)

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)16-0005-S28
16-0005-S28
CD 5

8811 West Burton Way (Case No. 510231) Assessor I.D. No. 4334-011-063

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
(2)
(b)16-0005-S29
16-0005-S29
CD 8

137 East 108th Street (Case No. 449442) Assessor I.D. No. 6063-032-022

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
(2)
(c)16-0005-S30
16-0005-S30
CD 10

2908 South Alsace Avenue (Case No. 529665) Assessor I.D. No. 5049-024-055

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(34)15-1544
15-1544

COMMUNICATION FROM THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (EMD) relative to an exemption (two years) for one grant-funded Senior Project Coordinator for the EMD pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE and CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners on December 17, 2015 to exempt (two years) one Senior Project Coordinator for the EMD, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4) (CSC No. 2310).

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The EMD reports that there is no fiscal impact on the General Fund as the position is grant-funded.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

(Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
ITEM NO.(35)12-1686-S1
12-1686-S1

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (CEDILLO – HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to technical amendments of the City’s Tenant Relocation Assistance Program.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

REQUEST the City Attorney, in consultation with the Department of Building and Safety, the Los Angeles Fire Department, and the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), to prepare and present an ordinance to amend the Los Angeles Municipal Code to add Court Orders to Section 163.000, and to incorporate technical amendments relative to the payment of relocation assistance and to designate HCIDLA to be responsible for administering all aspects of the City’s Tenant Relocation Assistance Program following the issuance of the notice or orders to vacate.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(36)16-0011-S1
16-0011-S1
CD 14

MOTION (HUIZAR - MARTINEZ) relative to funding for the maintenance of planters and related beautification efforts along Broadway in Downtown.

 

Recommendations for Council action: 

 

  1. ALLOCATE $20,000 in the Council District 14 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) for the maintenance of planters and related beautification efforts along Broadway in Downtown utilizing the services of SEED Landcare or another contractor.

  2. DIRECT/AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to prepare the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) to LANI, or any other agency, organization, or entity, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, if needed; and AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the District to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(37)05-2635
05-2635
CD 1

MOTION (BUSCAINO - CEDILLO) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for the Belmont Learning Center Vacation District.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law for the Belmont Learning Center Vacation District conditionally approved by the City Council on December 13, 2005 under Council file No. 05-2635.

  2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to process this vacation request under Council File No. 05-2635, Engineering work order No. E1400976, and apply the conditions established under the Council action of February 16, 2011, under Council File No. 05-2635 to this vacation request.

  3. REQUEST the City Clerk to append this Motion to Council File No. 05-2635.

  4. REQUEST the BOE to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested area to the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
ITEM NO.(38)16-0051
16-0051
CD 4

MOTION (RYU - KORETZ) relative to funding for tree removal services on Price Street, Muirfield Road, Las Palmas Avenue, and Rossmore Avenue in Council District Four.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $22,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281204 (CD 4 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Street Services Fund No. 100/86, as follows:  $20,000 to Account No. 1090 (Salaries - Overtime) and $2,000 to Account No. 6020 (Operating Supplies) for tree removal services in Council District Four as specified in the text of this Motion.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services 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 - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(39)14-1614-S1
14-1614-S1
CD 10

MOTION (WESSON - PRICE) relative to funding for the Washington Boulevard Corridor Enhancement Project in Council District 10.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Transfer appropriations within the Community Development Trust Fund No. 424 as follows:

        Account Title  Amount 
      From:  22J186 Public Works Street Services - Pico Washington $34,684.44
         
      To: 43M186 Public Works - Street Services $34,684.44
                                     
    2. Appropriate $34,684.44 within Fund No. 100/86 as follows:

      Account  Title  Amount 
      001010             Salaries, General                                             $34,684.44
                                                                    Total $34,684.44
                       
  2. AUTHORIZE the Housing and Community Investment Department to prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action subject to the approval of the Chief Legislative Analyst; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

 

 


Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(40)16-0053
16-0053
CD 1

MOTION (BUSCAINO - CEDILLO) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for  a portion of the northwesterly side of Bunker Hill Avenue from Cesar Chavez Avenue to approximately 280 feet southwesterly thereof. 

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. INITIATE street vacations proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law for a portion of the northwesterly side of Bunker Hill Avenue from Cesar Chavez Avenue to approximately 280 feet southwesterly thereof.

  2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.

  3. DIRECT the BOE to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested area to the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.

  4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council's consideration at the appropriate time under the City's Street Vacation procedures.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
ITEM NO.(41)05-1421
05-1421
CD 12

MOTION (BUSCAINO - ENGLANDER) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for a portion of the Equestrian Easement westerly of Quiet Hills Court and southerly of Roscoe Boulevard.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways, and Service Easements Vacation Law for a portion of the Equestrian Easement westerly of Quiet Hills Court and southerly of Roscoe Boulevard.

  2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.

  3. DIRECT the BOE to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested area to the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.

  4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council's consideration at the appropriate time under the City's Street Vacation procedures.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
ITEM NO.(42)16-0010-S1
16-0010-S1

MOTION (KORETZ - WESSON) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting of James Gregory Jackson on August 26, 2015. 

 

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

 

  1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting of James Gregory Jackson on August 26, 2015.

  2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

  3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(43)16-0011
16-0011
CD 6

MOTION (MARTINEZ - BUSCAINO) relative to funding for the Noble Avenue at Marson Street Fence and Gate Replacement Project.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $18,852 in the Council District Six portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the below named Accounts, and in the amounts specified, in the Street Services Fund No. 100/86 for the Noble Avenue at Marson Street Fence and Gate Replacement Project:

    Account  Name Amount
    001090              Salaries, Overtime $     200
    003030 Construction Expense                 16,000
    003040 Contractual Services 100
    006020 Operating Supplies   2,552
                                            Total $18,852
                                       
  2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to make any corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(44)15-0486
15-0486
CD 11

MOTION (BONIN - BUSCAINO) relative to funding for the Lincoln Boulevard widening project.

 

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

  1. AUTHORIZE/INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to appropriate an additional $250,000 within the Coastal Corridor Specific Plan (CCSP) Fund 447 from the available cash balance to the Lincoln Bridge Account 94LN01.

  2. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to select a Civil Engineering Firm from the LADOT's benchlist, enter into an agreement to perform this task and expend an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 from the CCSP Fund 447 for costs incurred related to preparing the Lincoln Bridge Project Report and Environmental Document.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
ITEM NO.(45)16-0052
16-0052
CD 13

MOTION (O'FARRELL - MARTINEZ) relative to funding for fabrication and installation of security gates for the street ends of Ripple and Gilroy streets in Elysian Valley.

 

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

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $27,510 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281213 (Council District 13 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, as follows: $16,400 to Account No. 001101 (Hiring Hall Construction), $7,610 to Account No. 001121 (Benefits Hiring Hall Construction) and $3,500 to Account No. 003180 (Construction Materials and Supplies) for the fabrication and installation of security gates for the street ends of Ripple Street and Gilroy Street in Elysian Valley.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(4)
Closed Session
ITEM NO.(46)15-1431
15-1431

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 case entitled Lusik Sadoyan, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC507864. (This matter involves an accident which occurred on July 10, 2012, at Sunset Boulevard near Amalfi Drive.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on January 11, 2016)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $165,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from the City Attorney Fund No. 100/59, Account 009780 Liability Payouts.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon and made payable to the Law Offices of Kirby, Kirby and Kirby, Alderlaw PC, Lusik Sadoyan and Alexander Sadoyan.

  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, (12); Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(47)15-1447
15-1447

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 case entitled Gabriela Fabian, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC541790. (This matter involves a dangerous condition of public property arising out of a vehicle versus fixed object traffic accident which occurred on Manchester Boulevard, east of the intersection with Baring Cross Drive, in the City of Los Angeles.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on January 11, 2016)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $750,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from the City Attorney Fund No. 100/59, Account 009780 Liability Payouts.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon and made payable to Panish Shea and Boyle, LLP Client Trust Account and Gabriela Fabian.

  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, (12); Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(48)15-1473
15-1473

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 case entitled Jerry Hinkston v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC562137. (This matter involves a dangerous condition of public property arising out of a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic accident which occurred at the intersection of West Temple Street and Patton Street, in the City of Los Angeles.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on January 11, 2016)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $250,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from the City Attorney Fund No. 100/59, Account 009780 Liability Payouts.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon and made payable to Douglas Pryor and Associates and Jerry Hinkston.

  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, (12); Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
16-0078
16-0078

MOTION (BUSCAINO - BONIN) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for a 10-foot walkway between Westridge Road and Correa Way, adjoining Lot 4.

12-0492-S1
12-0492-S1

MOTION (HUIZAR - MARTINEZ) relative to requesting a contract amendment for the streetscape improvements along Broadway Street related to the Bringing Back Broadway project in Council District 14.

14-0042-S2
14-0042-S2

MOTION (PRICE - O’FARRELL) relative to the 58th Grammy Awards sponsored by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

12-1021-S1
12-1021-S1

MOTION (BUSCAINO - BONIN) relative to submitting an application for the Habitat Conservation Fund for use at the White Point Nature Preserve.

16-0010-S2
16-0010-S2

MOTION (HUIZAR  - HARRIS - DAWSON) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the stabbing death of Alfredo Trevino on December 17, 2001.

COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
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16-0004
LL Cool J O'Farrell - Price
Sam S. YebriHuizar - Martinez
Akiko Krystina NishinoHuizar - Koretz
Bridge of HealthHuizar - Koretz
University California Los Angeles School of Law     Huizar - Koretz
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
16-0003
16-0003
Steven A. Miller             Bonin - All Councilmembers
Alan RickmanKoretz - All Councilmembers
Jack TritchHuizar - All Councilmembers
Janet JimenezCedillo - All Councilmembers
ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Englander, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Signature

 

 

 

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

 

 

By

          Council Clerk                                    PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL