
Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Friday, January 15, 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, Buscaino, Cedillo, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (11); Absent: Bonin, Englander, Huizar and Krekorian (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-S755
15-0160-S755
CD 9	6303 South Main Street. (Lien: $4,010.88)


Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


CONTINUED TO JANUARY 29, 2016


	(b)	15-0160-S756
15-0160-S756
CD 9	4300 South Raymond Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56)


Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL


	(c)	15-0160-S757
15-0160-S757
CD 12	8481 North Lurline Avenue. (Lien: $3,413.35)


Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


CONTINUED TO JANUARY 29, 2016


	(d)	15-0160-S758
15-0160-S758
CD 15	1915 East 105th Street. (Lien: $2,224.57)


Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED


	(e)	15-0160-S759
15-0160-S759
CD 15	1923 East 111th Street. (Lien: $2,233.43)


Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED


	(f)	15-0160-S760
15-0160-S760
CD 2	6304 North Morella Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56)


Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED


	(g)	15-0160-S761
15-0160-S761
CD 2	6920 North Goodland Avenue. (Lien: $2,432.15)


Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED


	(h)	15-0160-S762
15-0160-S762
CD 3	5544 North Fallbrook Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56)


Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED


	(i)	15-0160-S763
15-0160-S763
CD 3	6149 North Lockhurst Drive. (Lien: $932.40)


Adopted to Continue, (13); Absent: Buscaino , Krekorian (2)


CONTINUED TO JANUARY 29, 2016


	(j)	15-0160-S764
15-0160-S764
CD 4	316 North Norton Avenue. (Lien: $932.40)


Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN WAS RESCINDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY


	(k)	15-0160-S765
15-0160-S765
CD 8	1495 West 36th Place. (Lien: $642.00)


Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


CONTINUED TO JANUARY 29, 2016


	(l)	15-0160-S766
15-0160-S766
CD 8	2233 South Budlong Avenue. (Lien: $932.40)


Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED


	(m)	15-0160-S767
15-0160-S767
CD 8	3022 West Slauson Avenue aka 3020 West Slauson Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56)


Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


CONTINUED TO JANUARY 29, 2016


	(n)	15-0160-S768
15-0160-S768
CD 8	3115 South La Salle Avenue. (Lien: $2,418.23)


Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN WAS RESCINDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY


	(o)	15-0160-S769
15-0160-S769
CD 8	5743 South 11th Avenue. (Lien: $737.37)


Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED


	(p)	15-0160-S770
15-0160-S770
CD 8	6666 South 7th Avenue. (Lien: $4,048.99)


Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


CONTINUED TO JANUARY 29, 2016


	(q)	15-0160-S771
15-0160-S771
CD 9	5506 South Central Avenue. (Lien: $3,102.51)


Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL


	(r)	15-0160-S772
15-0160-S772
CD 9	5555 South Bandera Street. (Lien: $3,390.35)


Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL


	(s)	15-0160-S773
15-0160-S773
CD 10	2836 South Chesapeake Avenue. (Lien: $3,389.49)


Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL


	(t)	15-0160-S774
15-0160-S774
CD 10	3110 South 5th Avenue. (Lien: $588.56)


Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED


	(u)	15-0160-S651
15-0160-S651
CD 8	5325 South Arlington Avenue. (Lien: $3,254.77) (Continued from Council meeting of December 15, 2015)


Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


CONTINUED TO JANUARY 29, 2016


	(v)	15-0160-S656
15-0160-S656
CD 12	7006 North Andasol Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56) (Continued from Council meeting of December 15, 2015)


Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE PROPERTY IS A SINGLE-FAMILY, OWNER-OCCUPIED DWELLING AND EXEMPT FROM LIEN PROCESSING


	(w)	15-0160-S659
15-0160-S659
CD 3	5356 North Canoga Avenue aka 21346 Ventura Boulevard. (Lien: $1,288.56) (Continued from Council meeting of December 15, 2015)


Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED


	(x)	15-0160-S661
15-0160-S661
CD 10	5422 West Smiley Drive. (Lien: $ 3,229.24) (Continued from Council meeting of December 15, 2015)


Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED


	(y)	15-0160-S665
15-0160-S665
CD 2	5848 North Wilkinson Avenue. (Lien: $2,351.78) (Continued from Council meeting of December 15, 2015)


Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED


	(z)	15-0160-S670
15-0160-S670
CD 3	4713 North Canoga Avenue. (Lien: $2,692.25) (Continued from Council meeting of December 15, 2015)


Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED


	(aa)	15-0160-S679
15-0160-S679
CD 8	553 West 113th Street. (Lien: $2,405.58) (Continued from Council meeting of December 16, 2015)


Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED


	(ab)	15-0160-S682
15-0160-S682
CD 2	5160 North Cartwright Avenue. (Lien: $3,619.85) (Continued from Council meeting of December 16, 2015)


Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


CONTINUED TO JANUARY 29, 2016


	(ac)	15-0160-S688
15-0160-S688
CD 6	7745 North Oak Park Avenue. (Lien: $4,250.58) (Continued from Council meeting of December 16, 2015)


Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED


	(ad)	15-0160-S689
15-0160-S689
CD 5	6646 West Colgate Avenue. (Lien: $2,748.04) (Continued from Council meeting of December 16, 2015)


Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED


	(ae)	15-0160-S713
15-0160-S713
CD 8	1720 West 27th Street aka 2702 Brighton Avenue. (Lien: $20,542.70) (Continued from Council meeting of December 16, 2015)


Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED


ITEM NO.	(2)	15-1506
15-1506
CD 5	HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for alcohol sales for off-site consumption at Sprouts Farmers Market. Recommendations for Council action: DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Sprouts Farmers Market will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Sprouts Farmers Market located at 915 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4. Applicant: Sprouts Farmers Market Representative: Terri Dickerhoff TIME LIMIT FILE – JANUARY 25, 2016 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JANUARY 22, 2016)


Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ADOPTED TO GRANT THE APPLICATION


Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held

ITEM NO.

(3)

14-1382

APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to the 41st Program Year Consolidated Plan Contract Authorities and Controller Instructions.

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

AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

Establish new accounts and appropriate $95,523 within the Senior Human Services Program Fund Number 42J as follows:

Account	Title	Amount
02M102	Aging	$95,523

Increase the appropriations within the Fund 100/02 and transfer funds on an as needed basis (Revenue Source Code Number 5693) as follows:

	Fund	Department	Account	Title	Amount
From:	42J	02	02M102	Aging	$95,523

To:	100	02	001010	Salaries - General	69,523
	100	02	001070	Salaries - As Needed	15,000
	100	02	002120	Printing and Binding	1,000
	100	02	003040	Contractual Services	2,000
	100	02	006010	Office and Admin. Exp.	8,000
				Total:	$95,523

Expend funds upon proper demand of the General Manager, Department of Aging, or designee.

AUTHORIZE:
1. The use of $20,000 from Community Development Trust Fund No. 424, Account 45M594 and $80,000 from Fund No. 561 HOME Investment Partnership Program, Account 43M594 for historical review consulting and authorize the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to execute a contract or contract amendment with ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc. for historic review services.
2. The Controller to expend funds in an amount not to exceed $100,000 upon proper demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, for historic review services.
AUTHORIZE the affected Departments to prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with these actions, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

(Pursuant to Council action of May 5, 2015)


Adopted, (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


ITEM NO.	(4)	15-0989
15-0989
	AD HOC COMMITTEE ON THE 2024 SUMMER OLYMPICS REPORT relative to a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles 2024 Exploratory Committee (LA24) regarding the City's Candidature to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE the revised MOU between the City of Los Angeles and LA24; and, AUTHORIZE the Mayor and City Council President to execute the MOU. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and REQUEST LA24 to present a progress report on the Candidature Process prior to the February 17, 2016, Stage 1 submission deadline to provide the Council with a comprehensive update on key issues including but not limited to the Olympic Village, the proposed venue plan, and any Stage 1 International Olympic Committee submittal requirements. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO and the CLA report that there is no General Fund impact as a result of the recommended actions. Community Impact Statement: Yes. For: West Hills Neighborhood Council


Adopted, (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)


ITEM NO.	(5)


	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-S20
16-0005-S20
CD 1	5233 East Monte Vista Street (Case No. 435564) Assessor I.D. No. 5469-019-001


Adopted, (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


	(b)	16-0005-S21
16-0005-S21
CD 8	415 East 98th Street (Case No. 442572) Assessor I.D. No. 6052-030-035


Adopted, (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


	(c)	16-0005-S22
16-0005-S22
CD 9	6015 South Raymond Avenue (Case No. 11760) Assessor I.D. No. 6003-017-025


Adopted, (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


	(d)	16-0005-S23
16-0005-S23
CD 9	6015 South Raymond Avenue (Case No. 312063) Assessor I.D. No. 6003-017-025


Adopted, (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


	(e)	16-0005-S24
16-0005-S24
CD 9	233 West 54th Street (Case No. 316603) Assessor I.D. No. 5101-033-021


Adopted, (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


	(f)	16-0005-S25
16-0005-S25
CD 10	2930 South Ridgeley Drive (Case No. 447701) Assessor I.D. No. 5043-022-009


Adopted, (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


	(g)	16-0005-S26
16-0005-S26
CD 11	1616 South Federal Avenue (Case No. 512569) Assessor I.D. No. 4261-013-043


Adopted, (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


	(h)	16-0005-S27
16-0005-S27
CD 14	3228 East 1st Street (Case No. 393020) Assessor I.D. No. 5179-007-025


Adopted, (11); Absent: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


ITEM NO.	(6)	14-1222
14-1222
CD 7	CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to vacating Pass Road between Hillrose Street and Wayside Drive (VAC-E1401250). Recommendations for Council action: REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of June 10, 2015, that the vacation of Pass Road between Hillrose Street and Wayside Drive, pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of June 10, 2015, that this vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION TO VACATE No. 15-1401250 for the vacation of Pass Road between Hillrose Street and Wayside Drive. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit, following Council adoption, Resolution to Vacate No. 15-1401250 to the Land Development Group of the Bureau of Engineering for recordation of said Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Engineer. 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: Bonin , Englander , Huizar , Krekorian (4)


RECONSIDERED ITEM(s)


		Reconsidered Item
15-1448	RECONSIDERED ITEM NO. 34 FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2016 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the development of real estate projects for City-owned properties to create additional employment, economic activity, and corresponding social benefits. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price - Wesson): DIRECT the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department, to report with recommendations relative to the feasibility of utilizing the services of Altrium Partners LLC, or any other appropriate entity, on a sole source basis, to develop focused real estate projects for City-owned properties; and identify properties that can benefit from this activity. 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 AMENDING MOTION (PRICE - WESSON) DIRECT the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department to report with recommendations relative to the feasibility of utilizing the services of Altrium Partners LLC, or any other appropriate entity, to develop focused real estate projects for city-owned properties; and identify properties that can benefit from this activity.


Adopt as Amended, (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)


MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA


		Rule 16
15-0160-S578	MOTION (CEDILLO - BUSCAINO) relative to amending prior Council action of December 1, 2015 relative to imposing a code violation non-compliance fee in the amount of, and confirming a lien of, $2,012.14 for property located at 5320 North Figueroa Street.


		Rule 16
15-1299-S1	MOTION (HUIZAR - FUENTES) relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, rehabilitation, and improvement of a multi-family and senior affordable housing project called Mission Village Apartments located at 4001 North Mission Road in Council District 14.


		Rule 16
09-1036	MOTION (WESSON - MARTINEZ) relative to amending prior Council action of June 2, 2009 relative to the sale of City surplus property at Exposition Boulevard and Arlington Avenue (APN 502-008-905) to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.


		Rule 16
16-0066	MOTION (WESSON - PRICE) relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and the equipping of a 83-unit scattered-sites, multifamily rental housing affordable housing project called Buckingham Apartments located at 4706 August Street; 4143 Buckingham Road; 3945 Gibraltar Avenue; and 4050 Ursula Avenue in Council District 10.


COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:

Commendatory Resolutions

16-0004

Enrique C. Zaldivar	Cedillo - Buscaino
Michael LoGrande	Huizar - Harris-Dawson
Commander Andrew Smith	Englander - Buscaino
Detective III John Zambos	Englander - Buscaino
Detective III Christopher Leo Casey	Englander - Buscaino
Police Officer II Michael Avila	Krekorian - Martinez


At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:

Adjourning Motion

16-0003

Pedro Rosado

Huizar - All Councilmembers


ENDING ROLL CALL


							Ending Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, Englander, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (13); Absent: Buscaino and Krekorian (2)


Whereupon the Council did adjourn.


							Adjournment
ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK By: Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL _____________________________________________________________________________ Regular meeting recessed at 10:35 a.m. Special meeting convened at 10:35 a.m. Special meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m. Regular meeting convened at 10:40 a.m.