| | | | | | | | Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Friday, March 18, 2016 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM
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(For further details see Official Council Files)
(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)
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| | | | | | | | Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (10); Absent: Cedillo, Fuentes, Krekorian, Martinez and O'Farrell (5) | | |
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Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 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: | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | CONTINUED TO APRIL 1, 2016 | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED; LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $9,189.39 | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | CONTINUED TO APRIL 1, 2016 | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | CONTINUED TO APRIL 1, 2016 | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN WAS RESCINDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | CONTINUED TO APRIL 15, 2016 | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | CONTINUED TO APRIL 15, 2016; LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO 1,758.45 | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | CONTINUED TO APRIL 15, 2016 | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15) | | |
| | | | | | | | CONTINUED TO APRIL 1, 2016 | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL | | |
| | | | | | | | | (y) | | | | | | 16-0160-S24 | 16-0160-S24 | | | | | CD 14 | 6001 East York Boulevard. (Lien: $2,951.38)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 17, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | | (z) | | | | | | 15-0160-S922 | 15-0160-S922 | | | | | CD 11 | 701 South Hampton Drive. (Lien: $2,996.45)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 17, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL | | |
| | | | | | | | | (aa) | | | | | | 16-0160-S10 | 16-0160-S10 | | | | | CD 12 | 18655 West Vintage Street. (Lien: $1,288.56)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 17, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | | (ab) | | | | | | 16-0160-S35 | 16-0160-S35 | | | | | CD 15 | 245 West 14th Street. (Lien: $1,288.56)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 19, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | | (ac) | | | | | | 16-0160-S37 | 16-0160-S37 | | | | | CD 2 | 6455 North Elmer Avenue. (Lien: $3,231.95)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 19, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE PROPERTY WAS DETERMINED TO BE A SINGLE-FAMILY, OWNER-OCCUPIED DWELLING AND THUS EXEMPT FROM LIEN PROCESSING | | |
| | | | | | | | | (ad) | | | | | | 16-0160-S38 | 16-0160-S38 | | | | | CD 14 | 6514 East Pollard Street. (Lien: $2,831.48)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 19, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | | (ae) | | | | | | 16-0160-S39 | 16-0160-S39 | | | | | CD 3 | 6524 North Jumilla Avenue. (Lien: $1,302.97)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 19, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | | (af) | | | | | | 16-0160-S40 | 16-0160-S40 | | | | | CD 8 | 6530 South Bonsallo Avenue. (Lien: $2,375.69)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 19, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE PROPERTY WAS DETERMINED TO BE A SINGLE-FAMILY, OWNER-OCCUPIED DWELLING AND THUS EXEMPT FROM LIEN PROCESSING | | |
| | | | | | | | | (ag) | | | | | | 16-0160-S41 | 16-0160-S41 | | | | | CD 13 | 659 North Hobart Boulevard aka 4852 West Melrose Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 19, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | | (ah) | | | | | | 16-0160-S43 | 16-0160-S43 | | | | | CD 12 | 9644 North Sylvia Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 19, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL | | |
| | | | | | | | | (ai) | | | | | | 16-0160-S44 | 16-0160-S44 | | | | | CD 15 | 966 West 25th Street. (Lien: $3,514.17)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 19, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | | (aj) | | | | | | 16-0160-S48 | 16-0160-S48 | | | | | CD 10 | 1716 South 5th Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 19, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15) | | |
| | | | | | | | CONTINUED TO MAY 17, 2016 | | |
| | | | | | | | | (ak) | | | | | | 15-0160-S819 | 15-0160-S819 | | | | | CD 10 | 3042 South 12th Avenue. (Lien: $2,949.86)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 19, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | | (al) | | | | | | 15-0160-S682 | 15-0160-S682 | | | | | CD 2 | 5160 North Cartwright Avenue. (Lien: $3,619.85)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 26, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED; LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $1,288.56 | | |
| | | | | | | | | (am) | | | | | | 15-0160-S696 | 15-0160-S696 | | | | | CD 7 | 15158 West Lakeside Street. (Lien: $3,348.98)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 26, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | CONTINUED TO APRIL 1, 2016 | | |
| | | | | | | | | (an) | | | | | | 15-0160-S709 | 15-0160-S709 | | | | | CD 3 | 7422 North Jordan Avenue. (Lien: $1,676.13)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 26, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | | (ao) | | | | | | 15-0160-S745 | 15-0160-S745 | | | | | CD 6 | 8731 1/2 North Lankershim Boulevard aka 8731 North Lankershim Boulevard. (Lien: $8,335.35)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 26, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED; LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $3,660.35 | | |
| | | | | | | | | (ap) | | | | | | 15-0160-S757 | 15-0160-S757 | | | | | CD 12 | 8481 North Lurline Avenue. (Lien: $3,413.35)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 26, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15) | | |
| | | | | | | | CONTINUED TO APRIL 1, 2016 | | |
| | | | | | | | | (aq) | | | | | | 16-0160-S109 | 16-0160-S109 | | | | | CD 12 | 18551 West Chase Street. (Lien: $1,288.56)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 26, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE PROPERTY WAS DETERMINED TO BE A SINGLE-FAMILY, OWNER-OCCUPIED DWELLING AND THUS EXEMPT FROM LIEN PROCESSING | | |
| | | | | | | | | (ar) | | | | | | 16-0160-S110 | 16-0160-S110 | | | | | CD 10 | 1924 South Sherbourne Drive. (Lien: $2,880.85)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 26, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | | (as) | | | | | | 16-0160-S96 | 16-0160-S96 | | | | | CD 15 | 910 North Foote Avenue. (Lien: $6,135.65)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 26, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED; LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $4,677.65 | | |
| | | | | | | | | (at) | | | | | | 16-0160-S98 | 16-0160-S98 | | | | | CD 15 | 921 West M Street. (Lien: $1,038.56)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 26, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Martinez, O'Farrell (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED; LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $580.56 | | |
| | | | | | | | | 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-S8 | 16-0170-S8 | | | | | CD 6 | MGA Entertainment Inc. (Lien: $31,839)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 19, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted to Receive and File, (14); Absent: O'Farrell (1) | | |
| | | | | | | | RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE TAXPAYER HAS SATISFIED THE LIABILITY | | |
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (3) | | | | | | 16-0157 | 16-0157 | | | | | | ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Mark Gold to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Mark Gold to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for the term ending December 31, 2016 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Gold resides in the City of Santa Monica. Current Commission gender composition: F=1; M=3).
Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.
Background Check: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 24, 2016
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 23, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (14); Absent: O'Farrell (1) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (4) | | | | | | 15-1205 | 15-1205 | | | | | | RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending various provisions of the City Election Code.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated March 10, 2016 amending various provisions of the Los Angeles City Election Code to conform with recent Charter Amendments, clarify language, codify existing practice, track certain state laws and make technical corrections and improvements.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (14); Absent: O'Farrell (1) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (5) | | | | | | 10-0633 | 10-0633 | | | | | CD 4 | CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the renewal of Temporary Preferential Parking District (TPPD) No. 162.
Recommendations for Council action:
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FIND that the renewal of TPPD No. 162, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
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FIND that the parking problems that led to the establishment of TPPD No. 162 for five blocks surrounding the Larchmont Village Shopping District in Council District Four still exist and have expanded to Beachwood Drive between Beverly Boulevard and 1st Street and that no permanent solution has been found.
- FIND that no residential permit accounts have been opened for Larchmont Boulevard between 1st Street and Beverly Boulevard and that the removal of this street segment will not impact residents on this street segment.
- ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION amending the boundaries for TPPD No. 162 with the new boundaries pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.58.d at which time it will be subject to the administrative renewal process.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Los Angeles Department of Transportation reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing and administering TPPD No. 162. If motorists are cited for violating the posted signs, some additional General Fund revenue could result.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (6) | | | | | | 16-0182 | 16-0182 | | | | | CD 4 | CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Temporary Preferential Parking District (TPPD) No. 199.
Recommendations for Council action:
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FIND that the establishment of TPPD No. 199, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
- FIND that the visitors and employees of the businesses on Rowena Avenue are causing an adverse impact on Shadowlawn Avenue between West Silver Lake Drive and the dead end from which the residents deserve immediate relief.
- ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58, establishing TPPD No. 199 which will include both sides of the residential portions of Shadowlawn Avenue between West Silver Lake Drive and the dead end.
- AUTHORIZE the NO PARKING 6 PM - 8 AM; 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM - 6 PM; DISTRICT NO. 199 PERMITS EXEMPT as the parking restriction for use on the residential portions of all streets in TPPD No. 199.
- INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within the boundaries of TPPD No. 199, as specified in LAMC Section 80.58.
- DIRECT the LADOT, upon Council adoption of the Resolution establishing TPPD No. 199, to post or remove the authorized parking restrictions upon receipt and validation of petitions containing signatures from 67 percent of the dwelling units on a street segment requesting installation or removal of the parking restriction set forth in Recommendation No. 4, after establishment of this TPPD by the City Council, without further actions by City Council.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing and administering TPPD No. 199. If motorists are cited for violating the posted signs, some additional General Fund revenue could result.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (7) | | | | | | 16-0149 | 16-0149 | | | | | CD 3 | TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to conducting a feasibility study of diagonal parking and streetscape improvements along Ventura Boulevard between Sale and Royer Avenues.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Cedillo), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), in coordination with the Department of City Planning, to APPROPRIATE up to $100,000 within the Ventura-Cahuenga Corridor Specific Plan (Trust Fund No. 523) from the available cash balance to a new account entitled Ventura Boulevard Diagonal Parking and Streetscape Study for a feasibility study of diagonal parking and streetscape improvements along Ventura Boulevard between Sale and Royer Avenues.
- AUTHORIZE the LADOT to select a consultant from the LADOT's benchlist and execute an agreement with a selected firm, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as for form, to perform the necessary tasks associated with the diagonal parking and streetscape improvements study referenced above in Recommendation No. 1 and in the Motion, attached to the Council File, to include coordinating with Council District Three, particularly as it relates to community outreach activities and the development of an estimated implement cost and schedule.
- DIRECT that the appropriation of funding and execution of an agreement with the consultant referenced above in Recommendation Nos. 1 and 2, respectively, be completed in 90 days.
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.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (8) | | | | | | 16-0241 | 16-0241 | | | | | | RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Second Amendment to Contract No. C-122029 with United Business Mail for Mail Services.
Recommendations for Council action:
- APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to execute the proposed amendment for the provision of pre-sorting and mailing services by United Business Mail for a cumulative term of five years, in an amount not to exceed $2,062,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
- INSTRUCT the City Clerk to submit the necessary compliance documentation through the Los Angeles Business Assistance Virtual Network and coordinate with the Bureau of Contract Administration for the verification of these documents, and ensure that insurance documentation meeting the limits deemed appropriate by the City Administrative Officer’s Risk Manager, has been submitted through TRACK4LA, prior to executing the contract.
- FIND that in accordance with Charter Section 371(e)(10), and Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.15(a)(10), that a competitive bidding process is impractical for the performance of these professional services.
- FIND that in accordance with Charter Section 1022 and the Personnel Department’s findings that City employees do not have the necessary expertise to perform the proposed work to be contracted because of the special equipment required to complete the pre-sorting service.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that funding for this contract is available in the City Clerk’s Elections expense account. There is no additional impact on the General Fund. The recommendation stated in this report is in compliance with the City Financial Policies in that ongoing revenues will be used to meet ongoing expenditures.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 1, 2016
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 22, 2016)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 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: | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (14); Absent: O'Farrell (1) | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (14); Absent: O'Farrell (1) | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (14); Absent: O'Farrell (1) | | |
| | | | | | | | | 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) | | | | | | 16-0259 | 16-0259 | | | | | CD 2 | FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2012-1810 located at 4435 North Camellia Avenue northerly of Moorpark Street.
(Bond No. C-126751)
(Quimby Fee: $4,738)
Subdivider: V.H. Meserkhani Properties; Engineer / Surveyor: Sam A. Soliven
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (14); Absent: O'Farrell (1) | | |
| | | | | | | | MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED | | |
| | | | | | | | MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Rule 16 | 11-0581-S1 | MOTION (BONIN - BLUMENFIELD) relative to extending the contract with MV Transportation for the operation of Community DASH Package 4 (Central Region). | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Rule 16 | 16-0321 | MOTION (BUSCAINO - BLUMENFIELD) relative to the sale of surplus City equipment at below market value to the Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Rule 16 | 12-0171-S3 | MOTION (WESSON - PRICE) 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. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Rule 16 | 16-0324 | MOTION (O'FARRELL - RYU) relative to the donation of a digital wireless surveillance camera for the Hollywood Entertainment District. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Rule 16 | 16-0323 | MOTION (RYU - O'FARRELL) relative to securing services of a contractor to obtain accurate, up-to-date information on pedestrian and vehicle usage in the Hollywood Hills area of Council District Four. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Rule 16 | 16-0322 | MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - BUSCAINO) 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. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Rule 16 | 16-0010-S13 | MOTION (WESSON - BLUMENFIELD) 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 Candice Ann Altamirano on December 2, 2012. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Rule 16 | 15-0010-S24 | MOTION (WESSON - BLUMENFIELD) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the unsolved murder of Rodney Lamont Lewis for an additional six months. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of: | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Adjourning Motions | 16-0003 | Anthony Beamon | Wesson - All Councilmembers |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ending Roll Call | Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Englander, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (15) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | 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. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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