12874 West Kelowna Street.  (Lien: $5,566.59)

1628 North Marlay Drive.  (Lien: $2,240.11)

1807 South 5th Avenue aka 1803 South 5th Avenue.  (Lien: $4,310.95)

2143 North Hyperion Avenue (Unit #A-B).  (Lien: $8,309.11)

2626 West 54th Street aka 2628 West 54th Street.  (Lien: $7,142.64)

3029 South Hillcrest Drive.  (Lien: $6,280.47)

3131 West Hyde Park Boulevard.  (Lien: $930.56)

347 North Patton Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

3825 South Wall Street.  (Lien: $3,362.91)

426 North Avalon Boulevard.  (Lien: $932.40)

4278 South Western Avenue.  (Lien: $3,455.94)

4611 West Maplewood Avenue.  (Lien: $935.60)

4840 East Malta Street.  (Lien: $932.40)

5024 West Washington Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

5300 South 11th Avenue.  (Lien:  $932.40)

5330 West Loma Linda Avenue.  (Lien: $2,685.93)

5353 North Shirley Avenue.  (Lien: $3,036.19)

542 North La Jolla Avenue.  (Lien: $3,104.81)

544 East Q Street.  (Lien: $742.44)

5633 West La Mirada Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

8031 North Chastain Avenue.  (Lien: $3,848.63)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 24, 2015)

14135 West El Casco Street.  (Lien: $3,301.77)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 24, 2015)

13840 West Bessemer Street.  (Lien: $932.40)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 24, 2015)

14241 West Berg Street. (Lien: $1,937.99)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 24, 2015)

4852 North Hayvenhurst Avenue.  (Lien: $1,785.89)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 24, 2015)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of November 24, 2015)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of November 24, 2015)

521 South Bentley Avenue.  (Lien: $1,676.13)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 24, 2015)

5314 South 2nd Avenue.  (Lien:  $3,247.80)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 1, 2015)

5806 North Lankershim Boulevard.  (Lien: $2,552.39)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 1, 2015)

214 South Medio Drive. (Lien: $932.40)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 8, 2015)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of December 8, 2015)

343 South Church Lane. (Lien: $932.40)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 8, 2015)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of December 8, 2015)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of December 8, 2015)

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

 (Continued from Council meeting of December 8, 2015)

6422 North Lindley Avenue. (Lien: $3,766.82) 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 9, 2015)

14534 West Kittridge Street. (Lien: $1,292.36)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 9, 2015)

2807 South Oakhurst Avenue. (Lien: $7,991.94) 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 9, 2015)

2942 North Tyburn Street. (Lien: $1,288.56) 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 9, 2015)

415 East Sherman Canal. (Lien: $1,288.56) 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 9, 2015)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of December 11, 2015)

4836 West Pickford Street.  (Lien: $1,830.17)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 11, 2015)

5621 South Fortuna Street.  (Lien: $1,977.25)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 11, 2015)

15826 West Ventura Boulevard. (Lien: $4,824.01)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 11, 2015)

4130 South 4th Avenue. (Lien: $607.50)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 11, 2015)

514 West 146th Street. (Lien: $1,288.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 11, 2015)

5279 North College View Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 11, 2015)

5152 South Victoria Avenue. (Lien: $3,074.25)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 11, 2015)

8602 North Shoshone Avenue. (Lien: $6,065.39)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 11, 2015)

2930 North Tyburn Street. (Lien: $4,658.69)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 11, 2015)

5262 East Remstoy Drive.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 15, 2015)

6653 North Amigo Avenue.  (Lien: $6,416.30)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 15, 2015)

5570 North Ostin Avenue. (Lien: $4,379.25)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 15, 2015)

5743 North Radford Avenue. (Lien: $787.00)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 15, 2015)

8353 North Fullbright Avenue. (Lien: $4,601.74)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 15, 2015)

18835 West Chase Street. (Lien: $1,288.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 16, 2015)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to vacation proceedings for the north/south alley westerly of Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and the east/west alley northerly of Selma Avenue (VAC - E1401249).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed vacation of the north/south alley westerly of Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and the east/west alley northerly of Selma Avenue.
   
   
2. FIND that the vacation of the north/south alley westerly of Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and the east/west alley northerly of Selma Avenue is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the August 14, 2015 City Engineer report:
   
   The north/south alley westerly of Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and the east/west alley northerly of Selma Avenue.
   
   
4. FIND that the vacation of the area shown colored orange on Exhibit B of the August 14, 2015 City Engineer report be denied.
   
   
5. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of the north/south alley westerly of Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and the east/west alley northerly of Selma Avenue. Upon vacation of the alley, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the right-of-way. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easement.
   
   
6. FIND that the vacation of the north/south alley westerly of Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and the east/west alley northerly of Selma Avenue is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
7. FIND that the vacation of the north/south alley westerly of Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and the east/west alley northerly of Selma Avenue is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. FIND that the vacation of the north/south alley westerly of Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and the east/west alley northerly of Selma Avenue is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
9. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated August 14, 2015 with the conditions contained therein.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980.00 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner.  Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of December 15, 2015)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Aura Garcia to the North Valley Area Planning Commission.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Aura Garcia to the North Valley Area Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2017 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Garcia resides in Council District Seven.  (Current Commission composition: M= 2; F=3)

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

Background Check Review:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 17, 2016

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 15, 2016)

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change and Building Line Removal for property at 15340 West Lassen 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. 15-1408 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-2015-1619-MND] filed on August 31, 2015.
   
   
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 North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC) as the Findings of the Council.   
          
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the NVAPC, effecting a Zone Change from RD2-1 to (T)(Q)RD1.5-1,  and a Building Line Removal to remove a 20-foot building line along the southerly side of Lassen Street, for the construction, use and maintenance of 15 small lot homes, located at 15340 West Lassen Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.
   
   
5. ADVISE the applicant of Q Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.
   
   
6. 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.
   
   
7. 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:  Lassen Partners, Eddie Kohan
   
   Representative:  Eric Lieberman, QES
   
   Case No.  APCNV-2015-1618-ZC-BL

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 22, 2016

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 19, 2016)

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to appropriation of funds to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to implement various homeless programs.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Huizar - Harris-Dawson - Bonin):

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to include the necessary authorities and Controller instructions required to transfer funds currently set aside in the Unappropriated Balance / Serving and Housing LA's Homeless account to the programs identified in the Motion and in the Second Financial Status Report.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the processing of applications for Preferential Parking Districts (PPDs).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to report to the Transportation Committee in 45 days with revised Rules and Procedures for PPDs and measures necessary to process applications within six months with said report to include, but not be limited, to:
   
   
   1. The LADOT's proposed recommendations for revisions to the procedure for establishing Temporary PPDs.
      
      
   2. The development of sturdier/fade resistant paper permits and stickers.
      
      
   3. The use of hanging parking placards.
      
      
   4. Revisions to allow guest permits to be used on more than one block.
      
      

2. INSTRUCT the LADOT to develop a plan to transition from the use of Temporary PPDs to permanent PPDs as the primary tool for establishing preferential parking districts.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the annual reporting of the Council Districts Real Property Trust Funds for Fiscal Year 2013-14.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk's report dated October 2, 2014 relative to the annual reporting of the Council Districts Real Property Trust Funds for Fiscal Year 2013-14.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the extension of the current lease of space for the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts at the Los Angeles Mall.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Martinez):

DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute any documents necessary to extend the current lease of space for the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts at the Los Angeles Mall for at least one full year, or for a longer period, as appropriate. 

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.

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the amendment and/or renewal of the subleases with the The University Corporation dba Strength United and Dignity Health dba Northridge Hospital Medical Center for use of a City-owned facility.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD), with assistance from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and in consultation with the City Attorney, to amend and/or renew the subleases with The University Corporation dba Strength United (formerly Valley Trauma Center) (C-122492) and Dignity Health dba Northridge Hospital Medical Center (C-122493) for use of the City-owned facility located at 14651 Oxnard Street in Van Nuys for an additional term of ten years at a rate of $1 per year.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the LADWP, CAO, and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to assist with implementing any necessary actions.
      
3. AUTHORIZE the GSD to make any technical corrections needed to effectuate the intent of the Motion.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of a bequest of $136,755.98 from the estate of Jimmy M. Mitchell.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ACCEPT the bequest of $136,755.98 from the estate of Jimmy M. Mitchell on behalf of the Department of Animal Services (DAS).
   
   
2. APPROVE the deposit of funds into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund (Fund 859).

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The DAS reports that there will be no financial impact on its budgeted funds.  This bequest will be deposited into the DAS Animal Welfare Trust Fund and used to support DAS programs in accordance with the bequest and the provisions of the Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None Submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to exemption of one Assistant General Manager position, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b)(1).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Assistant General Manager position for the EWDD pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b)(1).

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 13, 2016

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 13, 2016)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE, AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) agreement with Prospect Enterprise dba Kansas Marine Co. (Kansas) for FTZ 202, Site 45.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Los Angeles Harbor Department that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article Ill, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the FTZ agreement with Kansas for FTZ 202, Site 45.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed FTZ Operator Agreement with Kansas will have no impact on the City General Fund. Kansas already has paid a one-time Minor Boundary Modification Application fee of $2,500 and application or activation fee of $5,000, for a total of $7,500. In addition to the $7,500 fee, Kansas will pay an annual administrative fee of $7,750 per year or $38,750 for one five-year contract term, with three additional contract renewal options, subject to ratification by the Board of Harbor Commissioners, for up to a total 20-year contract term and total revenue of $162,500, if the contract is renewed. There will be no impact on the City General Fund. All funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – FEBRUARY 1, 2016

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

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE, AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the second amendment to the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) agreement with 11850 Riverside LLC (Riverside) for FTZ 202, Site 20.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Los Angeles Harbor Department (LAHD) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article Ill, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the second amendment to the FTZ agreement with Riverside for FTZ 202, Site 20.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed second amendment to FTZ Developer Agreement No. 2401, between the LAHD and Riverside, FTZ Site No. 20, will authorize Riverside to continue as FTZ Developer for an additional five-year contract term. Riverside has paid an initial fee of $2,500 to the LAHD as a one-time activation fee to lease to FTZ Operators. Under separate contracts for approval by the Board, Mayor and Council, FTZ Operators are required to pay the LAHD a one-time application fee of $5,000 and an administrative fee of $7,750 per year for a total of $38,750 for each five-year term and a maximum of $160,000 over the proposed 20-year life of the agreement. Approval of the agreement provides tax and operating benefits to Riverside and economic development in the region. There will be no additional payment to the LAHD and will have no impact on the City General Funds. Any funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – FEBRUARY 9, 2016

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – FEBRUARY 9, 2016)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of 10 fully equipped police patrol bicycles from the Los Angeles Police Foundation (LAPF) valued at $24,026.88 for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the donation of 10 fully equipped police patrol bicycles valued at $24,026.88, from the LAPF 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.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to citywide liability claims payouts.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Krekorian - Cedillo):

1. INSTRUCT the General Managers of all non-proprietary departments to report on their respective department's most significant areas of risk and liability, and identify, in concert with the City's Risk Manager in the City Administrative Officer's (CAO) office and the risk management staff in the City Attorney's office, a strategy to reduce or eliminate those risks.
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to report on:
   
   
   1. The history of liability payouts for each department identifying by category of claim the greatest sources of liability for the City for each of the past five years.
      
      
   2. For each major category of claims, statistics comparing number of claims filed (and number paid or rejected), number of complaints filed in litigation, number of cases settled and amount of settlement payouts, number of cases disposed of prior to trial (e.g. by dispositive motion) and results, and number of cases tried (and results), for each of the past five years.
      
      
   3. Comparative information from other major cities in the United States regarding police liability and other areas of liability, and best practices.
      
      
3. INSTRUCT the CAO and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report with recommendations and options going forward for potential changes to create greater accountability in liability payouts for City departments (such as distributing the Liability Claims Account among the departments).
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the CAO to work with the City Attorney relative to Recommendation Nos. 1 through 3 above.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports there is no fiscal impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City's debt capacity and financing options for the City's Capital Equipment Replacement Program.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Department of General Services, Los Angeles Fire Department, and Los Angeles Police Department, to report back in 120 days with a comprehensive financing plan to address the City’s equipment replacement needs and the impact to service rates, staffing levels, maintenance, and repair costs.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CAO to explore alternative financing options for major capital projects by issuing a Request for Information to subject matter experts with a report back in 120 days.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the recommendations in this report will not result in a fiscal impact to the General Fund.

Debt Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the recommendations in this report will not result in a debt impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Investment Reports for the months of July, August, and September 2015.

Recommendation for Council action: 

NOTE and FILE the Investment Reports submitted by the Office of Finance for the months of July, August, and September 2015.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to the 2015-18 Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) for the six employee organizations that comprise the Coalition of Los Angeles City Unions (MOUs 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 34, 36, and 37) and amending Chapters 10 and 11 of Division 4 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to transfer current members of Tier 2 of the Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System (LACERS) to Tier 1 of LACERS, establish Tier 3 of LACERS and retiree health and welfare programs for members of Tier 3 of LACERS, change prospectively the eligibility requirements of the retiree health benefit program for part-time employee members of LACERS, and make related technical changes.

(Budget and Finance and Personnel and Animal Welfare Committees' report adopted on December 8, 2015)

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