Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Friday, February 19, 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, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Ryu and President Wesson (11); Absent: Cedillo, Fuentes, Huizar and Price (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)16-0160-S36
16-0160-S36
CD 14

3144 East Olympic Boulevard aka 3154 East Olympic Boulevard. (Lien: $2,582.52)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Price
(4)
 RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(b)16-0160-S37
16-0160-S37
CD 2

6455 North Elmer Avenue. (Lien: $3,231.95)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 18, 2016
(c)16-0160-S38
16-0160-S38
CD 14

6514 East Pollard Street. (Lien: $2,831.48)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 18, 2016
(d)16-0160-S39
16-0160-S39
CD 3

6524 North Jumilla Avenue. (Lien: $1,302.97)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 18, 2016
(e)16-0160-S40
16-0160-S40
CD 8

6530 South Bonsallo Avenue. (Lien: $2,375.69)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 18, 2016
(f)16-0160-S41
16-0160-S41
CD 13

659 North Hobart Boulevard aka 4852 West Melrose Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 18, 2016
(g)16-0160-S42
16-0160-S42
CD 9

912 East 27th Street. (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Price
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(h)16-0160-S43
16-0160-S43
CD 12

9644 North Sylvia Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 18, 2016
(i)16-0160-S44
16-0160-S44
CD 15

966 West 25th Street. (Lien: $3,514.17)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 18, 2016
(j)16-0160-S45
16-0160-S45
CD 8

9907 South Avalon Boulevard. (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(k)16-0160-S46
16-0160-S46
CD 6

17147 West Sherman Way. (Lien: $3,518.60)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(l)16-0160-S47
16-0160-S47
CD 11

1715 South Abbot Kinney Boulevard. (Lien: $1,010.84)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Price
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(m)16-0160-S48
16-0160-S48
CD 10

1716 South 5th Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 18, 2016
(n)16-0160-S49
16-0160-S49
CD 3

18102 West Victory Boulevard. (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Price
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(o)16-0160-S50
16-0160-S50
CD 5

8931 West Venice Boulevard. (Lien: $5,916.97)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(p)16-0160-S51
16-0160-S51
CD 9

902 West Vernon Avenue. (Lien: $418.30)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Price
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(q)16-0160-S52
16-0160-S52
CD 9

922 East Florence Avenue. (Lien: $526.42)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Price
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(r)16-0160-S53
16-0160-S53
CD 5

170 North Martel Avenue. (Lien: $2,542.27)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Price
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(s)16-0160-S54
16-0160-S54
CD 1

1711 North Spring Street. (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(t)16-0160-S55
16-0160-S55
CD 6

17217 West Baltar Street. (Lien: $932.40)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Price
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(u)15-0160-S819
15-0160-S819
CD 10

3042 South 12th Avenue.  (Lien: $2,949.86)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of February 5, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Price
(4)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 18, 2016
ITEM NO.(2)16-0103
16-0103
CD 7

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on the southeasterly sideline of Bledsoe Street and the northeasterly sideline of Dronfield Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2124).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on the southeasterly sideline of Bledsoe Street and the northeasterly sideline of Dronfield Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2124) 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 southeasterly sideline of Bledsoe Street and the northeasterly sideline of Dronfield Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2124), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the January 26, 2016 City Engineer report to Council.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for street purposes on the southeasterly sideline of Bledsoe Street and the northeasterly sideline of Dronfield Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2124), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the January 26, 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, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(3)16-0050
16-0050
CD 14

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for alcohol sales for off-site consumption at Vallarta Supermarkets, located at 3425 East Whittier Boulevard.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Vallarta Supermarkets, located at 3425 East Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90023, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.

  2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 3425 East Whittier Boulevard.

  3. 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.

 

Applicant:  Zixta Enterprises, Incorporated

 

Representative:  Alex Campbell, Art Rodriguez and Associates

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 11, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 8, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ADOPTED TO GRANT THE APPLICATION
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(4)16-0033
16-0033
CD 13

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a General Plan Amendment to the Hollywood Community Plan and the Mobility Element of the City's General Plan for the properties located at 5500, 5510, 5516, 5520, 5526, 5542, 5544 West Sunset Boulevard, 1417, 1431, 1433, 1435, 1437, 1439, 1441 North Western Avenue, 1414 St. Andrews Place, 5505, 5525 West De Longpre Avenue.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. APPROVE an extension of the time limit as requested by the Applicant of 60 days, to allow the Department of City Planning time to complete a review of the fee analysis provided by the Applicant in their appeal.

  2. REFER the matter back to the PLUM Committee meeting of March 22, 2016, for further review and to consider the appeals.

 

Applicant:  John Dewes, Target Corporation

 

Representative:  Doug Couper, Greenberg Farrow

 

Case No. CPC-2015-74-GPA-SP-CUB-SPP-SPR

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Los Angeles City Planning Commission reports there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 14, 2016

 

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 2, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Price
(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-S63
16-0005-S63
CD 2

7009 North Fulton Avenue (Case No. 505409) Assessor I.D. No. 2328-023-027

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
(b)16-0005-S64
16-0005-S64
CD 3

5327 North Canoga Avenue (Case No. 485765) Assessor I.D. No. 2168-001-037

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
(c)16-0005-S65
16-0005-S65
CD 6

7303 North Woodley Avenue (Case No. 518155) Assessor I.D. No. 2205-026-001

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
(d)16-0005-S66
16-0005-S66
CD 10

5454 West Homeside Avenue (Case No. 450619) Assessor I.D. No. 5043-022-019

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
(e)16-0005-S67
16-0005-S67
CD 10

5040 West 21st Street (Case No. 520226) Assessor I.D. No. 5062-015-024

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
(f)10-0005-S740
10-0005-S740
CD 8

1836 West Jefferson Boulevard (Case No. 405072) Assessor I.D. No. 5041-005-007

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
(g)14-0005-S158
14-0005-S158
CD 9

1467 East 22nd Street (Case No. 243383) Assessor I.D. No. 5119-028-017

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(6)16-0156
16-0156
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of ENNIO MORRICONE on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of Ennio Morricone at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that this action does not impact the General Fund.  All costs are paid by the permitee.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(7)12-0148
12-0148
CD 5

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to vacating east/west alley westerly of Gayley Avenue between Kinross Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard (VAC-E1401186).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of October 15, 2013, that the October 2012 addendum to ENV-2008-2368-EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 2008081010) is adequate environmental clearance for the project as the Findings of the Council and adopt the October 2012 addendum.

  2. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of October 15, 2013, that this vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter.

  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION TO VACATE No. 16-1401186 for the vacation of the east/west alley westerly of Gayley Avenue between Kinross Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard.

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit, following Council adoption, Resolution to Vacate No. 16-1401186 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, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(8)15-0724
15-0724
CD 4

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to vacating Olympic Boulevard at 10th Street for a sidewalk easement (VAC-E1401274).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of December 2, 2015, that the vacation of Olympic Boulevard at 10th Street for a sidewalk easement, 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.

  2. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of December 2, 2015, that this vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter.

  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION TO VACATE No. 16-1401274 for the vacation of Olympic Boulevard at 10th Street for a sidewalk easement.

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit, following Council adoption, Resolution to Vacate No. 16-1401274 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, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(9)16-0034
16-0034

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS and RESOLUTION relative to a grant for $120,000 from the WateReuse Research Foundation for the N-nitrosodimethylamine Precursor Strategies for Direct Potable Reuse Project.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), or designee, to apply for, accept, negotiate, execute and submit all grant documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, and amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, which may be necessary to receive funding from the WateReuse Research Foundation for the N-nitrosodimethylamine Precursor Strategies for Direct Potable Reuse Project not to exceed the amount of $120,000.

  2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing and appointing the Director, BOS, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests, which may be necessary to complete the project.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The BOS reports that there will be no direct impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(10)16-0032
16-0032

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS relative to acceptance of grant funds from the US Department of Energy (US DOE) for alternative fuel vehicle programmatic support of the Los Angeles Clean Cities Coalition.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), or designee, to execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, or amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, which may be necessary to secure grant funds in an amount not to exceed $180,000 for alternative fuel vehicle programmatic support for the period November 16, 2015 until December 31, 2019.

  2. AUTHORIZE the BOS to continue to participate in the Clean Cities Program by completing the re-designation process with the US DOE expected to begin during Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17.

  3. AUTHORIZE the BOS to receive, if awarded, grant funds from US DOE, or other selected US DOE vendor, and appropriate up to $45,000 each fiscal year starting FY 2015-16 to FY 2019-20, totaling up to $180,000 in the Environmental Affairs Trust Fund No. 537/50, New Account titled, Clean Cities- Program Support.

  4. AUTHORIZE the BOS to transfer and appropriate $35,000 each fiscal year from the Environmental Affairs Trust Fund No. 537/50, New Account titled, Clean Cities - Program Support to Fund No. 100/82 as follows:

    Account  Title Amount
    1070 Salaries, As-Needed $28,500
    2130 Travel 5,000
    6010 Office and Administrative Expenses 1,500


       

  5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to make technical corrections as necessary.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The BOS reports that there is no impact to the City's General Fund.  If awarded, the Environmental Affairs Trust Fund will provide front funding for the grant and will be reimbursed through grant receipts.

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

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(11)13-0178-S3
13-0178-S3
CD 15

MOTION (BUSCAINO - ENGLANDER) relative to lease approval for office space at 10221 Compton Avenue No. 101, Los Angeles, CA 90002.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the executed Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, through the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (on behalf of the Watts Neighborhood Council), and the Watts Civic Center ACLP, for office space at 10221 Compton Avenue No. 101, Los Angeles, CA 90002, under terms and conditions substantially in conformance and consistent with the Standard Neighborhood Council Lease Agreements contained in the files.

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(12)16-0010-S4
16-0010-S4

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - ENGLANDER) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Justin Alexander Pitts on April 19, 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 death of Justin Alexander Pitts on April 19, 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 reward notice in the Our Weekly, Los Angeles Sentinel and LA Watts Times, in addition to the regular publications used by the City Clerk for reward notices, to ensure adequate community notice.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(13)12-0010-S41
12-0010-S41

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - ENGLANDER) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the unsolved murder of Patrick Caruthers for an additional six months.

 

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

  1. REAFFIRM Council’s findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the unsolved murder of Patrick Caruthers (Council action of October 2, 2012, Council file No. 12-0010-S41) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the offer of reward by the Office of the City Clerk and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.

  2. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the reward notice in the Our Weekly, Los Angeles Sentinel and LA Watts Times, in addition to the regular publications used by the City Clerk for reward notices, to ensure adequate community notice.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(14)14-0875-S1
14-0875-S1
CD 14

MOTION (HUIZAR - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to installing street banners announcing the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council for the period of March 2016 - March 2018.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1.  APPROVE in accordance with the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) section 62.132,  the Street Banner program identifying the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program.

  2. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, as attached.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
RECONSIDERED ITEM(s)
Reconsidered Item
16-0170-S8

RECONSIDERED ITEM NO. 2E FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2016

 

Hearing Protests relative to Office of Finance reports requesting approval to record liens against MGA Entertainment Inc. (Lien: $31,839) for unpaid taxes.

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 18, 2016
Reconsidered Item
16-0160-S35

RECONSIDERED ITEM NO. 1T FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2016

 

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 245 West 14th Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56).

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 18, 2016
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
Rule 16
16-0010-S7MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - ENGLANDER) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting death of Deontra LaJohn Gant Jr. on June 20, 2015.
Rule 16
16-0206

MOTION (BUSCAINO - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to alley vacation proceedings to vacate a portion of the T-shaped alley westerly of Figueroa Street between Florence Avenue and 73rd Street.

Rule 16
12-0010-S3MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - ENGLANDER) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Brandon Jamall Shorts for an additional six months.
Rule 16
16-0207MOTION (PRICE - BUSCAINO) relative to the naming of the intersection of 46th Street and McKinley Avenue as McCoy Memorial Baptist Church Square in Council District Nine.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
Commendatory Resolutions
16-0004
Ronald N. Quinton                Buscaino - Blumenfield

At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
Adjourning Motions
16-0003
Dan Hicks                              Koretz - All Councilmembers
Denise Mathews Harris-Dawson - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Ending Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (11); Absent: Cedillo, Englander, Fuentes and Huizar (4)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Adjournment

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

By:

 

     Council Clerk:                                       PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL