Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, April 6, 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, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (12);  Absent: Cedillo, Englander and Huizar (3) 
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-S260
16-0160-S260
CD 4

1558 North Stanley Avenue.  (Lien: $3,407.70)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Huizar
(3)
CONTINUED TO MAY 6, 2016
(b)16-0160-S261
16-0160-S261
CD 3

18247 West Sherman Way.  (Lien: $3,098.34)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(c)16-0160-S262
16-0160-S262
CD 6

15733 West Enadia Way.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Huizar
(3)
CONTINUED TO MAY 6, 2016
(d)16-0160-S263
16-0160-S263
CD 9

8771 South Central Avenue.  (Lien: $2,442.44)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $1,442.44 DUE TO PARTIAL PAYMENT AND CONTINUED TO MAY 6, 2016
(e)16-0160-S264
16-0160-S264
CD 13

1533 West Sunset Boulevard aka 1527 West Sunset Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
CONTINUED TO MAY 6, 2016
(f)16-0160-S265
16-0160-S265
CD 9

1726 East Washington Boulevard.  (Lien: $4,036.27)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(g)16-0160-S266
16-0160-S266
CD 12

17511 West Lassen Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(h)16-0160-S267
16-0160-S267
CD 15

1967 East Imperial Highway.  (Lien: $932.40)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(i)16-0160-S268
16-0160-S268
CD 13

4927 West Santa Monica Boulevard aka 4921 West Santa Monica Boulevard.  (Lien: $2,508.70)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(j)16-0160-S269
16-0160-S269
CD 15

645 East 116th Street.  (Lien: $2,523.91)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(k)16-0160-S270
16-0160-S270
CD 13

657 North Mariposa Avenue.  (Lien: $1,094.97)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE PROPERTY WAS DETERMINED TO BE AN OWNER-OCCUPIED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AND THUS EXEMPT FROM LIEN PROCESSING
(l)16-0160-S271
16-0160-S271
CD 5

8561 West Nash Drive.  (Lien: $489.33)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(m)16-0160-S272
16-0160-S272
CD 12

15731 West San Fernando Mission Boulevard.  (Lien: $932.40)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Huizar
(3)
CONTINUED TO MAY 6, 2016
(n)16-0160-S273
16-0160-S273
CD 15

22540 South Western Avenue.  (Lien: $2,463.03)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(o)16-0160-S274
16-0160-S274
CD 8

2525 West Florence Avenue.  (Lien: $526.42)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
ITEM NO.(2)

HEARING PROTESTS relative to Office of Finance reports requesting approval to record liens against taxpayers for unpaid taxes.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Office of Finance to record a lien for unpaid taxes in the amounts stated below, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 21.15(o) for the following:

(a)16-0170-S14
16-0170-S14
CD 10

ABC CPA's.  (Lien: $8,478.11)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Huizar
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS PAYMENT WAS SUBMITTED AND THE CASE IS NOW SETTLED IN FULL
ITEM NO.(3)15-1503
15-1503
CD 14

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Rio Vista Avenue and 12th Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(4)15-1504
15-1504
CD 7, 12

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the San Fernando-Porter Ranch No. 1 Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(5)15-1530
15-1530
CD 11

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Venice Way and Main Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(6)15-1533
15-1533
CD 3

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Vanowen Street and Chimineas Avenue Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(7)15-1534
15-1534
CD 13

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Bruce Court and Sargent Place Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(8)15-1538
15-1538
CD 5

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Beverly Glen Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(9)10-1738-S1
10-1738-S1
CD 4

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Bennett Drive and Cahuenga Boulevard 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 February 3, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on May 4, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON MAY 4, 2016
ITEM NO.(10)14-1576-S1
14-1576-S1
CD 11

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Burlingame and Montana Avenues 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 February 3, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on May 4, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON MAY 4, 2016
ITEM NO.(11)16-0017
16-0017
CD 13

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Liberty Street and Scott 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 February 3, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on May 4, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON MAY 4, 2016
ITEM NO.(12)16-0021
16-0021
CD 4

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Bates Avenue and Sunset Drive 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 February 3, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on May 4, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON MAY 4, 2016
ITEM NO.(13)16-0069
16-0069
CD 5

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Wilshire Boulevard and La Jolla 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 February 3, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on May 4, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON MAY 4, 2016
ITEM NO.(14)16-0322
16-0322
CD 3

HEARING COMMENTS and CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) relative to the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, rehabilitation and equipping of a 25-unit, special needs affordable multifamily housing rental facility currently known as Rancho Del Valle Apartments located at 6560 Winnetka Avenue in Los Angeles Council District Three.

 

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

  1. HOLD a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds issued from time to time, including bonds issued to refund such revenue bonds in one or more series from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, rehabilitation and equipping of a 25-unit multifamily housing rental facility located at 6560 Winnetka Avenue, Woodland Hills, California, generally known as Rancho Del Valle Apartments.

  2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the issuance of the multifamily housing revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, rehabilitation and equipping of Rancho Del Valle apartments.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(15)12-0171-S3
12-0171-S3
CD 1,9,10

HEARING COMMENTS and CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) relative to the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $18,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Columbia Apartments, composed of 127 units at scattered sites located at 1034 South Catalina Street and 1522 West 11th Place in Council District One; 415 East Adams Boulevard in Council District Nine; 1043 Kingsley Drive, 1137 South Bronson Avenue and 1147 South Bronson Avenue in Council District 10 (Project).

 

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

  1. HOLD a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding the issuance of one or more series of revenue notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $18,000,000 and lend the proceeds of the Notes to Columbia Associates II, LP, for the purpose of financing the costs of acquisition, rehabilitation and equipping of the multifamily rental housing Project.

  2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the issuance of Multifamily Notes by California Statewide Communities Development Authority to finance or refinance the acquisition, rehabilitation and equipping of a scattered-site multifamily residential rental project located within the City of Los Angeles.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Ryu
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(16)14-0198
14-0198
CD 7

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement at Oro Vista Avenue southerly of Big Tujunga Canyon Road (Right of Way No. 36000-2014).

 

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

 

  1. FIND that the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement at Oro Vista Avenue southerly of Big Tujunga Canyon Road is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement at Oro Vista Avenue southerly of Big Tujunga Canyon Road as shown colored red on Exhibit A of the March 9, 2016 City Engineer report, subject to the following condition:

    That petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering with respect to the payment of the document recording fee.

  3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated March 2, 2016 to approve the petitioner's request for the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement at Oro Vista Avenue southerly of Big Tujunga Canyon Road.

  4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE authorizing the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement at Oro Vista Avenue southerly of Big Tujunga Canyon Road, which has been approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action and Ordinance to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that a fee of $6,869.40 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(17)14-1261-S1
14-1261-S1
CD 5

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of a storm drain easement at 10801 Chalon Road westerly of Sarbonne Road (Right of Way No. 36000-2034).

 

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

 

  1. FIND that the quitclaim of a portion of the storm drain easement at 10801 Chalon Road westerly of Sarbonne Road is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the quitclaim of a portion of a storm drain easement at 10801 Chalon Road westerly of Sarbonne Road as shown colored red on Exhibit A of the February 10, 2016 City Engineer report, subject to the following condition:

    That petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering with respect to the payment of the document recording fee.

  3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated February 10, 2016 to approve the petitioner's request for a portion of a storm drain easement at 10801 Chalon Road westerly of Sarbonne Road.

  4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated January 27, 2016 authorizing the quitclaim of a storm drain easement at 10801 Chalon Road westerly of Sarbonne Road, which has been approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action and Ordinance to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that a fee of $6,869.40 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(18)16-0274
16-0274
CD 4

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on the south side of Mulholland Highway east of Woodview Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-2107).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on the south side of Mulholland Highway east of Woodview Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-2107) 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 south side of Mulholland Highway east of Woodview Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-2107), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the March 10, 2016 City Engineer report to Council.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for street purposes on the south side of Mulholland Highway east of Woodview Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-2107), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the March 10, 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
, Englander
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(19)16-0275
16-0275
CD 14

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on the northeast sideline of Norfolk Street and the northwest sideline of Soto Street southwest of Alcazar Street (Right of Way No. 36000-2071).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on the northeast sideline of Norfolk Street and the northwest sideline of Soto Street southwest of Alcazar Street (Right of Way No. 36000-2071) 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 sideline of Norfolk Street and the northwest sideline of Soto Street southwest of Alcazar Street (Right of Way No. 36000-2071), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the March 10, 2016 City Engineer report to Council.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for street purposes on the northeast sideline of Norfolk Street and the northwest sideline of Soto Street southwest of Alcazar Street (Right of Way No. 36000-2071), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the March 10, 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
, Englander
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(20)16-0252
16-0252
CD 13

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at the Palladium.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at the Palladium located at 6201 Sunset Boulevard and 6210 Selma Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90028, 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  6201 Sunset Boulevard and 6210 Selma Avenue.

  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 23958.4.

 

Applicant:  Jonathan J. Meir, CH Palladium, LLC

 

Representative:  Heather Crossner, Latham and Watkins

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 1, 2016

 

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 1, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Huizar
(3)
CONTINUED TO APRIL 19, 2016
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(21)15-0455-S1
15-0455-S1
CD 10

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to an appeal regarding a Zone and Height District Change, Conditional Use and Zoning Administrator's Adjustment for the properties located at 805-823 South Catalina Street and 806-820 South Kenmore Avenue.

 

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. 15-0455-S 1 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 [E NV-2006-7211-MND] filed on May 22, 2009.

  2. ADOPT the FlNDINGS of the Director of Planning as the Findings of Council.

  3. RESOLVE TO GRANT IN PART/DENY IN PART THE APPEAL filed by Mike Hakim, Colony Holdings, LLC from the entire determination of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LAC PC) THEREBY APPROVING the following:

    1. Zone and Height District change from (Q)C2-1 and R4-2 to R5-2 for a 27-story mixed use building with 269 dwelling units and 7,500 square feet of commercial use, encompassing 322,238 square feet of total floor area , providing 33,046 square feet of common open space and 562 parking spaces, subject to modified Conditions of Approval as approved by the PLUM Committee on AprilS, 2015 (revised Q Conditions of the benefits package).

    2. Conditional Use for a development combining residential and commercial uses in the R5 zone when located in a redevelopment project area.

    3. Zoning Administrator Adjustments to permit a 15-foot side yard along the northerly portion of the property parallel to 8th Street and a 15-foot side yard along the southern portion of the property in lieu of the minimum 16-foot side yard required.

    4. Site Plan Review for a development project which will result in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units, for properties at 805-823 South Catalina Street and 806-820 South Kenmore Avenue.

  4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated April 5, 2016, approved by the PLUM Committee on April 5, 2016 (attached to Council file No. 15-0455-S1) and disapproved by the Director of Planning on behalf of the LAC PC, amending Section 12.04 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code effecting a Zone/Height District Change from (Q)C2-1 and R4-2 to R5-2, for a 27-story (300.5 feet tall) mixed use building with 269 dwelling units and 7,500 square feet of commercial use, a total floor area of 322,238 square feet, a 15- foot side yard (north side of site) and 15-foot side yard (south side of site), a maximum of 562 parking spaces, and 33,046 square feet of common open space, for the properties located at 805-823 South Catalina Street and 806-820 South Kenmore Avenue, subject to modified Conditions of Approval.

  5. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILE the ORDINANCE dated April 1, 2016.

 

Applicant: Mike Hakim, Colony Holdings, LLC

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LACPC. 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 - APRIL 8, 2016

 

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

 

10 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
ITEM NO.(22)14-1656-S1
14-1656-S1

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 56.11, Article 6, Chapter V, of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to regulate the storage of personal property in public areas.

 

(Communication from City Attorney and Amending Motion (Buscaino - Harris-Dawson - Wesson) adopted on March 30, 2016)

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
ITEM NO.(23)16-0276
16-0276

INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Innovation and Performance Commission (IPC) recommendations for funding from the Innovation Fund (IF) for various projects.

 

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

 

  1. CREATE the following accounts in the following amounts within the Innovation Fund (IF) No. 105/10:

    1. DOT - Pop-Up Bikeways $100,000

    2. Personnel - eSOPH Electronic Background Investigation $121,000

    3. Personnel - Electronic Digital X-Ray Production $37,018

  2. TRANSFER $258,018.10 between accounts within various departments and funds as specified in the revised Attachment 1, dated March 15, 2016, attached to the Council file.

  3. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and the Personnel Department to:

    1. Separately track all encumbrances and expenditures of IF monies so that unspent funds can be returned to the IF at the end of the fiscal year.

    2. Report to the IPC with an accounting of the funds, the lessons learned, and any obstacles faced.

  4. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make technical corrections as necessary to those transactions included in this report to implement Mayor and Council intentions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of these recommendations will allocate $258,018 of the remaining $758,416 IF 2015-16 budget balance. The $258,018 will be transferred or appropriated to departments to begin implementation of ideas that have been submitted to the IPC. In some cases, departments will incur ongoing costs.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
ITEM NO.(24)15-1450-S2
15-1450-S2

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to creating a digital inventory of parking regulations posted in the public right-of-way in the City of Los Angeles.

 

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Bonin - Blumenfield):

 

REQUEST that the resources described below be considered in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 Adopted Budget for a Citywide parking regulations digital inventory:

 

The appropriation of $1.1 million from the Special Parking Revenue Fund (SPRF) for the initial phase as described in the March 15, 2016 Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report, attached to the Council file.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.  Initial funding for the sign inventory can come from the SPRF with additional phases funded by Propositions A, C, and/or Measure R.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
ITEM NO.(25)15-0446
15-0446

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Request for Proposals (RFP) in connection with developing a hotel on the Convention Center campus.

 

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

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Department of Convention and Tourism Development (CTD), City Administrative Officer (CAO), and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the Bureau of Engineering and City Planning Department  to draft an RFP for a Convention Center hotel to include the option to place branded residential and retail establishments on site and report to the Economic Development Committee in 60 days on the status of said RFP.

  2. AUTHORIZE the CTD to hire a contractor to assist with the RFP process related to the Los Angeles Convention Center Hotel Project and provide consulting services on matters related to said Project.

  3. AUTHORIZE the CTD to reduce $150,000 from the Salaries General Account, 1010/48, Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 and to increase the Contractual Services Account 3040/48, FY 2015-16 by the same amount pursuant to Recommendation No. of the March 17, 2016 CTD report, attached to the Council file.

  4. AUTHORIZE the CTD to make any technical adjustments or corrections as necessary to transactions detailed in the March 17, 2016 CTD report, attached to the Council file, to implement the intentions of the Mayor and City Council.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CTD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with the recommendation contained in the March 17, 2016 CTD report, attached to the Council file.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
ITEM NO.(26)12-0302
12-0302

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Charter Section 803(c) adjustments to Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) contribution limits.

 

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

 

APPROVE the following adjusted per-person limits in LAUSD elections on contributions, loans, and cash contributions, effective with the June 2020 elections (or with an earlier special election for which the fundraising limit has not yet opened):

 

Contribution Limit
Contribution $1,200 per person, per election
Loan $1,200 per person, per election
Cash Contribution $30 per person, per election
Anonymous Contribution      $200 in total, per election

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the City Ethics Commission.  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
, Englander
(2)
ITEM NO.(27)15-1341
15-1341

ARTS, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the history and cultural impacts of Native American locations in the City of Los Angeles.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (O'Farrell - Fuentes - Martinez):

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) and Library Department and REQUEST the Human Relations Commission, with assistance from the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission, City Administrative Officer (CAO), and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report in 60 days on the history and cultural impacts of Native American locations and recommend a plan to commemorate the locations with cultural appropriate signage.

  2. INSTRUCT the DCA to include a graphic display comparing the historical images to their current state within our built environment.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
ITEM NO.(28)15-0989
15-0989

AD HOC COMMITTEE ON THE 2024 SUMMER OLYMPICS REPORT relative to an update on key issues regarding the City of Los Angeles' proposed bid for the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst joint report dated March 18, 2016 relative to a brief overview of the Los Angeles 2024 Exploratory Committee's bid materials and an update on key issues regarding the City of Los Angeles' proposed bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

  

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

 

For:  West Hills Neighborhood Council

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
ITEM NO.(29)15-0455
15-0455
CD 10

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to effectuating the General Plan Amendment in the Wilshire Community Plan Land Use Map for the properties located at 805-823 South Catalina Street and 806-836 South Kenmore Avenue.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor APPROVING the proposed General Plan Amendment  to amend the land use designation in the Wilshire Community Plan Land Use Map from High Medium Residential and Neighborhood Office Commercial to Regional Commercial.

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

  3. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.

 

Case No. CPC-2006-8689-GPA-ZC-HD-CU-ZAA-SPR

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

10 VOTES REQUIRED

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(30)13-1715-S1
13-1715-S1
CD 1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Eagle Rock Boulevard and Avenue 43 No. 1 Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 17, 2016.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 8, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Eagle Rock Boulevard and Avenue 43 No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $3,669.60 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2016-17 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  June 1, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
SET FOR HEARING ON JUNE 8, 2016
ITEM NO.(31)15-1181-S2
15-1181-S2
CD 6

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Sepulveda Boulevard and Covello Street No. 2 Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 22, 2016.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 8, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Sepulveda Boulevard and Covello Street No. 2 Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,208.48 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2015-16 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  June 1, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
SET FOR HEARING ON JUNE 8, 2016
ITEM NO.(32)16-0316
16-0316
CD 9

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Grand Avenue and 24th Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 17, 2016.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 8, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Grand Avenue and 24th Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $7.949.57 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2016-17 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  June 1, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
SET FOR HEARING ON JUNE 8, 2016
ITEM NO.(33)16-0317
16-0317
CD 3

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Victory Boulevard and Variel Avenue Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 17, 2016.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 8, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Victory Boulevard and Variel Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $13,827.72 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2016-17 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  June 1, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
SET FOR HEARING ON JUNE 8, 2016
ITEM NO.(34)16-0333
16-0333
CD 5

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Densmore Avenue and Moorpark Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 21, 2016.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 8, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Densmore Avenue and Moorpark Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $283.59 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2015-16 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  June 1, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
SET FOR HEARING ON JUNE 8, 2016
ITEM NO.(35)16-0342
16-0342
CD 14

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the 3rd Street and Santa Fe Avenue Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 22, 2016.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 8, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the 3rd Street and Santa Fe Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $4,170.00 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2016-17 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: June 1, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
SET FOR HEARING ON JUNE 8, 2016
ITEM NO.(36)16-0344
16-0344
CD 6

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Roscoe Boulevard and Amestoy Avenue Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the revised report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 23, 2016.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 8, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Roscoe Boulevard and Amestoy Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,085.00 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2015-16 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  June 1, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
SET FOR HEARING ON JUNE 8, 2016
ITEM NO.(37)

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-S116
16-0005-S116
CD 5

10609 West Eastborne Avenue (Case No. 477234) Assessor I.D. No. 4326-026-021

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
(b)16-0005-S117
16-0005-S117
CD 9

845 East 28th Street (Case No. 471472) Assessor I.D. No. 5128-019-026

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
(c)16-0005-S118
16-0005-S118
CD 9

812 East 28th Street (Case No. 471518) Assessor I.D. No. 5128-020-021

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Huizar
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS HOUSING DEPARTMENT IS WORKING WITH OWNER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS
(d)16-0005-S119
16-0005-S119
CD 10

1546 South Saint Andrews Place (Case No. 426187) Assessor I.D. No. 5073-009-011

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
(e)16-0005-S120
16-0005-S120
CD 11

1657 South Federal Avenue (Case No. 534546) Assessor I.D. No. 4262-010-004

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(38)16-0334
16-0334
CD 13

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

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of Barbara Bain at 6767 Hollywood Boulevard.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
ITEM NO.(39)16-0037-S3
16-0037-S3

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, relative to the donation of a venue, decorations, food, parking, entertainment and door prizes for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Southeast Area.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the donation of a venue, decorations, food, parking, entertainment and door prizes valued at $25,000, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for the benefit of the LAPD Southeast Area; 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, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(40)16-0335
16-0335
CD 13

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

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of Cyndi Lauper at 6243 Hollywood Boulevard.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(41)14-1728-S3
14-1728-S3

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, relative to the Da Vinci Apartment Fire Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Activation After Action Report/Corrective Action Plan.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the Emergency Operations Board report to the Mayor dated December 28, 2015, relative to the Da Vinci Apartment Fire EOC Activation After Action Report/Corrective Action Plan.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(42)16-0213
16-0213
CD 14

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (HUIZAR - KORETZ) relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for oversize vehicles along both sides of certain streets in Council District 14.

 

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

 

  1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code 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, along both sides of the street at the following locations:

    1. Eagle Vista Drive between Lunsford Drive and North Figueroa Street

    2. North Figueroa Street between Colorado Boulevard and Scholl Canyon Road

    3. Meridian Street between North Figueroa Street and North Avenue 64

    4. North Avenue 63 between York Boulevard and Meridian 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. 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:  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

ADOPTED

 

AMENDING MOTION (HUIZAR - KORETZ)

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AMEND as follows:

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4, hereby prohibits the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 84 inches in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on both sides of the street at the following locations:

  • Eagle Vista Drive between Lunsford Drive and North Figueroa Street

  • North Figueroa Street between Colorado Boulevard and Scholl Canyon Road

  • Meridian Street between North Figueroa Street and North Avenue 64

  • North Avenue 63 between York Boulevard and Meridian Street

 

 

Adopted as Amended, (15)
ITEM NO.(43)16-0111
16-0111

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, relative to the Armenian Genocide Centennial March for Justice Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Activation After Action Report/Corrective Action Plan.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the Emergency Operations Board report to the Mayor dated December 28, 2015, relative to the Armenian Genocide Centennial March for Justice EOC Activation After Action Report/Corrective Action Plan.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
ITEM NO.(44)16-0110
16-0110

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, relative to the 2015 Los Angeles Marathon Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Activation After Action Report/Corrective Action Plan.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the Emergency Operations Board report to the Mayor dated December 28, 2015, relative to the 2015 Los Angeles Marathon EOC Activation After Action Report/Corrective Action Plan.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
ITEM NO.(45)15-0002-S143
15-0002-S143

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (WESSON - ENGLANDER - O'FARRELL) relative to establishing the City's position regarding Section 2142 of S. 2658 (Thune), the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016.

 

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

 

RESOLVE to include in the City's 2015-16 Federal Legislative Program OPPOSITION to Section 2142 of S. 2658 (Thune), the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016, or any other similar provision, that would prohibit state or local governments from enacting laws or ordinances to regulate the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in their jurisdictions.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Rules, Elections, Intergovernmental Relations, and Neighborhoods Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(46)16-0010-S15
16-0010-S15

MOTION (KORETZ for HUIZAR - KREKORIAN) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Roy Joseph on March 22, 2016. 

 

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 Roy Joseph on March 22, 2016.

  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, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(47)16-0010-S14
16-0010-S14

MOTION (KORETZ for HUIZAR - KREKORIAN) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the stabbing of Jesse Ramirez on March 17, 2016. 

 

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

 

  1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $20,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the stabbing of Jesse Ramirez on March 17, 2016.

  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, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(48)16-0364
16-0364

MOTION (ENGLANDER - BONIN) and RESOLUTION relative to the Los Angeles Police Department's request to acquire four surplus Bell 206 Jet Ranger III helicopters from the federal government.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the accompanying Governing Body Resolution, as requested by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), which states that the City Council has reviewed and approves of the LAPD's request to acquire four surplus Bell 206 Jet Ranger III helicopters from the federal government, in compliance with Executive Order 13688.

  2. REQUEST, if the federal government approves LAPD's request to acquire these surplus helicopters, that the LAPD and the City Administrative Officer report to the Public Safety Committee on the fiscal impact related to the acquisition of these helicopters, including the maintenance costs and required personnel to staff these helicopters, as well as on their use and deployment, prior to taking ownership of the helicopters from the federal government.

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(49)

FINAL MAPS in the various Council Districts.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the Final Maps and Adopt the City Engineer Reports as detailed in the various listed Council files, inlcuding bonds, agreements, contracts and other related issues as specified:

(a)16-0350
16-0350
CD 2

PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2000-2594 located at 7831 Mulholland Drive easterly of Laurel Canyon Boulevard.

 

(Bond No. C-127253)

(Quimby Fee: $4,858)

Subdivider: Andrew H. Sussman and Lydia T. Sussman; Surveyor: Phillip M. Berger

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(b)16-0351
16-0351
CD 5

PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2014-3602 located at 348 and 350 North Orange Drive Southerly of Oakwood Avenue.

 

Subdivider: Hancock Orange, LLC; Surveyor: Harvey Goodman

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
MAP APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
Closed Session
ITEM NO.(50)16-0374
16-0374

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 Byford (Peter) Wittingham v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC542732. (This matter involves members of the Los Angeles Police Department.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on April 4, 2016)

 

MEETINTG HELD; NO ACTION TAKEN

 

 

MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
16-0382
16-0382MOTION (BUSCAINO - BONIN) relative to funding for services to help resolve homeless and related health and welfare issues in Council District 15.
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16-0011-S5MOTION (HUIZAR - KORETZ) relative to funding for community beautification efforts in Council District 14.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
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16-0004-S1
Oingo Boingo Huizar - Koretz
Benjamin Franklin High School 100th Anniversary             Cedillo - Englander

At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
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16-0003-S1
Bertha M. (Bernard) Williams-Mitchell            Wesson - All Councilmembers
Regina Elaine JonesHarris-Dawson - All Councilmembers
Lawrence D. KoonceHarris-Dawson - All Councilmembers
Thuy TranHuizar - All Councilmembers
Merle HaggardKoretz - All Councilmembers
Keith EmmersonKoretz - All Councilmembers
Frank Sinatra Jr. Koretz - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, Price and President Wesson (11);  Absent: Buscaino, Englander, O'Farrell and Ryu (4)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
CLOSING TEXT
ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
 
 
 
By
 
 
 
Council Clerk                                                       PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL