Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, April 20, 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, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price and President Wesson (10); Absent: Cedillo, Englander, Fuentes, Huizar, and Ryu (5)
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 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-S18
16-0170-S18

R. Mitchel Inc.  (Lien: $36,171.54)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
ITEM NO.(2)15-0622
15-0622
CD 7

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the Sylmar Community Plan Implementation Overlay (CPIO) District, Fees, K Equinekeeping District and Zone and Height District Changes.

 

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

 

  1. CONSIDER and FIND the environmental clearance for the Sylmar CPIO, the K Equinekeeping District, and the Ordinance for the Zone and Height District changes were on the Final Environmental Impact Report in Case No. ENV-2006-5624-EIR (certified on June 24, 2015) pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162, and a Categorical Exemption for the amendment to the accompanying CPIO fees, and related California Quality Act findings, reports from City Attorney and Ordinances relative to establishing the Sylmar Community Plan Implementation Overlay District and accompanying fees, replacing and superseding Ordinance No. 153386 to amend the boundaries of the Sylmar K Equinekeeping District, and the Ordinance for the Zone and Height District changes.

  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Director of Planning on behalf of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), as the Findings of Council.

  3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated April 25, 2013 (Exhibits C, G, and H of the LACPC report and attached to the Council file) to effect changes of zone and height district, as identified in the Land Use and Zone Change Map, Land Use and Zone Change Matrix, for the Sylmar Community Plan area, generally bounded by the Los Angeles City boundary line on the north and east, the City of San Fernando on the south and southeast, and the Interstate 5 (I-5) and Interstate 405 (I-405) on the west.

  4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 19, 2016, establishing the Sylmar CPIO District for the Sylmar Community Plan area.
       
  5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 18, 2016, amending Section 19.01 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code relating to application fees for planning approvals.

  6. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated April 1, 2016, replacing and superseding Ordinance No. 153386 to amend the boundaries of the Sylmar K Equinekeeping District and to adopt additional restrictions to ensure the continued protection for the keeping of horses and horse related activities on the properties in the Sylmar K Equinekeeping District.

 

Case No. CPC-2006-5569-CPU

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the City Attorney nor 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.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Ryu
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(3)11-0754-S3
11-0754-S3

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 53.73 to delete the sunset clause.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated March 11, 2016 amending LAMC Section 53.73 which prohibits the sale of commercially bred dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores, retail businesses or other commercial establishments in the City of Los Angeles, by deleting the sunset clause which will otherwise cause Section 53.73 to expire on June 30, 2016.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(4)15-1520
15-1520

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Dog Licensing Canvassing Program.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Koretz - O'Farrell):

 

INSTRUCT the Department of Animal Services to report within 45 days in regard to the Dog Licensing Canvassing Program to include all elements and aspects of the Program as described in the Motion, attached to the Council file.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(5)16-0061
16-0061
CD 5

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Singleton Estate located at 384 Delfern Drive in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of the Council.

  2. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Singleton Estate located at 384 Delfren Drive in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Owner:  Holmby Hills Premier Estate, LLC

 

Applicant:  Adrian Scott Fine

 

Case No.  CHC-2015-3962-HCM

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CHC reports that such designation in and of itself has no fiscal impact.  Future applications for permits may cause minimal administrative costs.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 22, 2016

 

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 22, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(6)16-0381
16-0381
CD 11

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal for property at 815 North Paseo Miramar.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) reflects the independent judgement of the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council File No. 16-0381 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 MND [ENV-2009-2529-MND] filed on June 4, 2014.

  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners as the Findings of the Council.

  3. RESOLVE TO GRANT IN PART/DENY IN PART THE APPEAL filed by Miramar Homeowners' Association (Representative: Michael Jimenez, MJimenez Consulting, LLC), from the determination of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners and THERBY APPROVE an application to export 1,537 cubic yards of earth, for the property located at 815 North Paseo Miramar, subject to Conditions of Approval and as approved by the PLUM Committee to include the recommendations from Council District 11 to:

      a)  Locate and utilize a staging site closer to the project site (currently in the Sepulveda Basin).
      b)  Group three haul trucks together and stage them on the project site at the same time;.
      c)  Prohibit haul trucks on Tuesday mornings to ensure no conflict between trash trucks and haul trucks.
      d)  Add a flag person at Sunset and Paseo Miramar to ensure one truck at a time. 
         

Applicant:  Chris Parker

 

Board File No. 150062

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners.  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis on this report.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 2, 2016

 

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 22, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO APRIL 22, 2016
ITEM NO.(7)15-0982
15-0982

HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request from the Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA) for authority to execute Amendment 2 to Standard Agreement No. AP 1516-25 with the California Department of Aging to accept one-time-only grant funds issued under the Older Americans Act.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to execute Amendment 2 to Standard Agreement No. AP-1516-25, subject to review by the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  2. APPROVE negotiation and execution of Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 Contract Amendments, subject to review by the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  3. APPROVE the FY 2015-16 Funding Allocations for Contractors identified in Attachment 8 of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated March 29, 2016, attached to the Council file.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to disburse funds to service providers identified in Attachment 9 of the CAO report dated March 29, 2016, attached to the Council file, upon submission of proper demand from the General Manager, LADOA, or designee.

  5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Increase appropriations within the Area Plan for the Aging Title III Fund No. 395 as follows:

      Account  Title Amount
      02M102 Aging $212,643
      02MA01 Social Services III B 184,429
      02MA02     Congregate Meals III C 1 308,218
      02MA04 Home Delivered Meals III C2               99,113
      02MA06 Preventive Health III D 8,772
      02MA09 Family Caregiver Support III E                  15,969
          Total:  $829,144

             
    2. Establish new accounts and appropriate funds within the Area Plan for the Aging Title III Fund No. 395 as follows:

      Account  Title Amount
      02MXX7     OTO NSIP Congregate Meals III C1     $18,723
      02MXX8 OTO NSIP Home Delivered Meals III C2     18,928
          Total:  $37,651


    3. Increase the appropriations within the Title VII Older Americans Act Fund No. 564 as follows:

      Account  Title Amount
      02MB01      Ombudsman VII A Program                         $3,815
      02MB02 Elder Abuse Prevention 773
          Total:  $4,588


    4. Transfer funds from Fund No. 395/02 to Fund No. 100/02 on an as-needed basis as follows:

        Fund      Account Title Amount
      From:     395 02M102       Aging $212,643
      To: 100 002120 Printing and Binding  30,000
      To: 100 006010 Office and Admin. Expense   $182,643


  6. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments that are consistent with Mayor and Council actions, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions. 

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that funding is provided by Older Americans Act grant funds from the State of California Department of Aging. There is no additional impact on the General Fund. Approval of these amendments is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as one-time funding is being used for one-time expenditures.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(8)15-1541-S1
15-1541-S1
CD 9

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to findings and confirmation in regard to property previously conveyed to the State of California in connection with the Los Angeles Sports Arena Redevelopment Project in Exposition Park.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price - Wesson):

 

FIND that the proposed Los Angeles Sports Arena Redevelopment Project consisting of a Major League Soccer (MLS) stadium and ancillary facilities for the Los Angeles Football Club in Exposition Park is consistent with the use of a parcel of property previously conveyed by the City of Los Angeles to the State of California pursuant to a Grant Deed dated May 29, 2009 (Instrument No. 20090927601) for park purposes and that the City's reversion right does not apply to the construction or operation of said MLS and ancillary facilities on the subject Parcel.  

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(9)16-0286
16-0286

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of Program Year (PY) 2015-16 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Carry-In Report.

 

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

 

  1. ACCEPT the PY 2015-16 Carry-In Report, attached to the Council file.

  2. APPROVE the modifications to the PY 2015-16 Workforce Development Board (WDB) Annual Plan Budget as detailed in Attachment 1 to the March 14, 2016 Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) report, attached to the Council file.

  3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to establish a Request for Information in unallocated funds to establish:

    1. Re-Entry Population Training Fund for $750,000.

    2. Vulnerable and Under-Represented Population Training Fund for $750,000.

    3. Industry Sector Training Fund for $600,000 to enhance training programs in the areas of High Tech, Logistics, Advanced Manufacturing, and Biotechnology.

    4. Business Services Customized Training Fund for $300,000.

  4. AUTHORIZE the General Manger, EWDD, or designee, to utilize $114,300 in salary and related costs for an additional three staff positions for three months to implement WDB initiatives that will provide services to re-entry and vulnerable populations, business services and enhance training programs in targeted industry sectors; and to include the annualized costs for these additional positions in the 2016-17 WDB Annual Plan and the EWDD Departmental Budget.

  5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to:

    1. Accept reimbursements from the Social Security Administration (SSA) for serving as an Employment Network under the SSA’s Ticket to Work (TTW) Program (as previously approved under Council File No. 12-0818).

    2. Negotiate and execute amendments to agreements with workforce service providers to provide for a combination of Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and WIOA funds, as needed.

    3. Negotiate and execute amendments to agreements with service providers as detailed in the Other Workforce-Related Grants Worksheets in the March 14, 2016 EWDD report, attached to the Council file.

    4. Contract with South Bay Workforce Investment Board for $50,000 to provide l-TRAIN Referral Services utilizing PY 2015-16 funds.

  6. AUTHORIZE the EWDD to appropriate and expend within the Disability Employment Initiative Fund No. 54N upon presentation of supporting documentation.

  7. APPROPRIATE and EXPEND any WIA funds within the WIA Fund No. 44A that may subsequently arise from audits, fiscal reviews, and the closeout of WIA or transfer encumbrances and expenditures previously recorded in the WIOA Fund No. 57W (in accordance with Federal requirements, the EWDD will ensure that all WIA funds are substituted for and expended prior to expending WIOA funds)

  8. TRANSFER PY 2014-15 WIOA Youth financial transactions temporarily recorded in the WIA Fund No. 44A to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Fund No. 57W.
           

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The EWDD reports that its March 14, 2016 report discusses the WIA and WIOA grants and other workforce program revenues. The EWDD budget reflects the City’s most recently approved CAP 37 rates for related costs (fringe benefits and central services) applicable for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15.  This report complies with City financial policies that allow reimbursement up to grant limitations.  This report provides for reimbursement of Related Costs to the General Fund, save for the administrative component of the Central Services under the WIA/WIOA funds (estimated at $466,000).  The CAP 38 rates applicable for FY 2015-16 have not been issued as of the date of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(10)16-0354
16-0354
CD 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC (LAZ Parking) for operation and management of the Lot C remote parking facility and the associated transportation system at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the six (6)-year agreement with LAZ Parking.

  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of March 17, 2016 by Resolution No. 25921 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the agreement with LAZ Parking for operation and management of the Lot C remote parking facility and the associated transportation system at LAX.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the agreement between LAWA and LAZ Parking for the operation and management of Parking Lot C and the associated shuttle buses at LAX will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. The not-to-exceed cost of $61.5 million over the initial six-year term will be recovered from LAX parking revenues. LAWA’s first-year costs will be approximately $8 million, which is available in the Fiscal Year 2015-16 LAWA Operating Budget in LAX Cost Center 2001059 - LND Parking Structure C, Commitment Item 520 - Contractual Services. The proposed agreement complies with LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 24, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 24, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(11)15-1548-S1
15-1548-S1
CD 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the agreement with ABM Onsite Services-West, Inc. dba ABM Parking Services (ABM Parking) for operation of terminal shuttle services at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the a five (5)-year agreement with ABM Parking.

  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of March 17, 2016 by Resolution No. 25920 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the agreement with ABM Parking for operation of terminal shuttle services at LAX.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed agreement between LAWA and ABM Parking will have no impact on the General Fund. The proposed agreement has a total cost not-to-exceed $10 million over the five-year term. LAWA staff reports the proposed agreement costs will be recovered through landing fees and terminal and building rates and charges, as well as through non-aeronautical revenues. The proposed agreement complies with LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 24, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 24, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(12)14-1144
14-1144
CD 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the first amendment to the lease with Etihad Airways to extend the construction period covering premier passenger lounge space in Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the first amendment to the lease with Etihad Airways.

  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of March 17, 2016 by Resolution No. 25906 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the first amendment to the lease with Etihad Airways to extend the construction period covering premier passenger lounge space in Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the first amendment to an existing 10-year lease with Etihad Airways to extend, by nine months, the time for completion of the airline’s premier passenger lounge in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX will have no financial impact on LAWA’s capital budget or the City’s General Fund. There will be no change to the estimated lease revenue to LAWA of approximately $492,000 in the first year and approximately $6,818,000 over the term of the lease. This project complies with LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – APRIL 29, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – APRIL 22, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(13)16-0353
16-0353

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the first amendment to the contract with Ricondo and Associates, Inc. (Ricondo) to extend the term by two years for environmental consulting and entitlement support services for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the first amendment to the contract with Ricondo.

  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of March 17, 2016 by Resolution No. 25916 authorizing the Executive Director, LAWA, to execute the first amendment to the contract with Ricondo to extend the term by two years for environmental consulting and entitlement support services for LAWA.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed amendment between Ricondo and LAWA will have no impact on the General Fund. LAWA staff reports that costs related to the proposed amendment will be recovered through landing fees, terminal and building rates and charges, as well as through non-aeronautical revenues. This project complies with LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 28 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 27, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(14)13-0089-S1
13-0089-S1

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the first amendment to the contract with CDM Smith, Inc. (CDM) to extend the term by two years for environmental consulting and entitlement support services for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the first amendment to Contract DA-4844 with CDM.

  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of March 17, 2016 by Resolution No. 25915 authorizing the Executive Director, LAWA, to execute the first amendment to the contract with CDM to extend the term by two years for environmental consulting and entitlement support services for LAWA.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed amendment between CDM and LAWA will have no impact on the General Fund. LAWA staff reports that costs related to the proposed amendment will be recovered through landing fees, terminal and building rates and charges, as well as through non-aeronautical revenues. This project complies with LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 24 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 24, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(15)16-0258
16-0258

INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2016 Industrial, Economic, and Administrative (IEA) Survey of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) conducted by an independent qualified organization.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the report dated March 7, 2016 from the Controller, Mayor, and Council President relative to the 2016 IEA Survey of LAWA conducted by an independent qualified organization.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(16)16-0377
16-0377

INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reviewing the grants ordinance and recommendations on streamlining the process and maximizing grant funding opportunities.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Wesson - Harris-Dawson):

 

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and City Attorney, with the assistance and participation of the Department of Aging, Economic and Workforce Development Department, Housing and Community Investment Department, Department of Public Works, Department of Transportation, Mayor's Office of Public Safety, and any other relevant department/entity, as appropriate, to review the grants ordinance and report with recommendations on how to streamline the process for greater efficiency including structuring a process that ensures the City is as strategic and transparent as possible and maximizing its potential grants dollars.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(17)11-0581-S2
11-0581-S2

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed contracts with MV Transportation, Inc. (MV Transportation) for the operation of the Commuter Express and DASH Programs in the combined North and South Regions and DASH Program in the Central Region.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), to execute a contract with MV Transportation for the operation of the Commuter Express and DASH Programs in the combined North and South Regions for a term of five years with a total compensation not to exceed $201,372,442, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
           
  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, to execute a contract with MV Transportation for the operation of the DASH Program (Central Region) for a term of four years, two years with two one-year options and the authority to negotiate the costs of the additional year if required, with total compensation estimated at $28,274,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
               

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no General Fund impact. Funding is available for the proposed contract within the Proposition A Local Transit Assistance Fund.  Funding for subsequent years of the contract will be provided in those fiscal year budgets.  The City's obligation is limited to the availability of appropriations.  The recommendations contained in the April 1, 2016 CAO report comply with City Financial Policies in that sufficient special fund revenues are available and eligible for this purpose.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 4, 2016

 

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 3, 2016)

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(18)16-0319
16-0319

HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to what other jurisdictions are doing to limit the deceptive practices of pregnancy crisis centers across the country, and related actions.

 

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

 

REQUEST the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Attorney to report within 30 days, on what other jurisdictions are doing to limit the deceptive practices of pregnancy crisis centers across the country, including recommendations on how we can limit deceptive advertising within the City of Los Angeles.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Ryu
(1)
ITEM NO.(19)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 the Board of Public Works (BPW) Clean LA Contest.

 

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

 

  1. CREATE a new account to be titled Board of Public Works - Clean LA Contest in the amount of $35,000 within the IF No. 105/10.

  2. TRANSFER $35,000 from the IF No. 105/10, Account to be Established, Board of Public Works - Clean LA Contest, to funds and accounts as follows:

     Fund/Dept  Account  Title  Amount
     100/74  003040  Contractual Services  $5,000
     100/74  001070  Salaries, As-Needed  5,000
     44B/47  47M240  Neighborhood Councils  25,000
         
  3. INSTRUCT the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to:

    1. Review and approve the expenditure of the Clean LA Contest monetary prize to ensure that funds are expended in a manner that is consistent with the Neighborhood Council (NC) Funding Program guidelines.

    2. Keep the funds separate from the NC's online checking account.

    3. Utilize the demand warrant process in the expenditure of these funds.

  4. INSTRUCT the BPW to:

    1. Separately track all encumbrances and expenditures of Innovation Fund 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.

  5. 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 $35,000 of the remaining $758,416 IF 2015-16 budget balance. The $35,000 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, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(20)13-0815
13-0815

INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a University of Southern California (USC) private line franchise application for new facility additions.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE USC’s application requesting two additions to the USC private line telecommunications franchise as detailed in the Information Technology Agency’s (ITA) report dated March 22, 2016, attached to the Council file.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The ITA reports that implementation of this private line telecommunications franchise will generate revenue in the total amount of $1,245.00 per year in addition to USC’s current annual franchise fee obligation in the amount of $282,804.38 for a new annual total of $284,049.38. In addition, USC is required to continue to maintain a franchise performance bond in the amount of $4.5 million dollars.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 22, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 20, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(21)07-1586-S2
07-1586-S2

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the extension of the existing contract with FilmL.A., Inc. to June 30, 2016 to provide the City and FilmL.A. with sufficient time to further discuss the technical issues and proposed revisions.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. APPROVE the extension of the existing contract with FilmL.A., Inc. to June 30, 2016 to provide the City and FilmL.A. with sufficient time to further discuss the technical issues and proposed revisions.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, with assistance from the Economic Workforce Development Department, to extend the existing contract with FilmL.A., Inc. (C-117206) to June 30, 2016.

  3. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer, City Attorney, Economic Workforce Development Department, and FilmL.A., Inc. to negotiate and execute a contract renewal for a five-year term in accordance with the existing contract agreement.

  4. INSTRUCT the CLA to consider the following provisions in the contract with FilmLA:

    1. A resolution of how to utilize unclaimed refunds of deposits for City services.

    2. A method to best notify customers of the existence of the unclaimed deposits before they are utilized with adequate time for producers to respond and claim these refunds.

    3. An annual plan for the spending of the unclaimed refunds that would be subject to audit by the Controller.

    4. An accurate recording of complaints.

  5. INSTRUCT the CLA to report on the steps the city will need to take in order to replace FilmLA services in the event that a contract is not approved.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(22)14-0661
14-0661

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authority to submit grant applications to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for the Express Lanes Net Toll Revenue Reinvestment Grant.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the final list of projects as detailed in Attachment A of the April 7, 2016 Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report, attached to the Council file.
           
  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, to submit grant applications to the Metro on behalf of the City for all recommended projects as detailed in the April 7, 2016 LADOT report, attached to the Council file, for possible funding through this grant.

  3. DIRECT the General Manager, LADOT, or the Director of the lead City Department, to identify any additional resource needs, including staff and/or overtime funding, for the implementation of projects that are awarded funding in this grant opportunity and to seek approval for any additional starring from City Council prior to accepting funds.

  4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, or the Director of the lead City Department, to execute any necessary funding and contractual documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, for accepting this grant.
               

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that there is no impact to the City's General Fund because there are no match requirements for this grant.  The grant is on a reimbursement basis, therefore Propositions A and C funds should be made available to provide front funding for this grant.  Future appropriations by the Mayor and City Council will be required to finalize approved grant memoranda of understanding and to deliver the projects (i.e. design, project management, construction, and inspection).

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Ryu
(5)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(23)15-1096-S1
15-1096-S1
CD 8

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue 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 30, 2016.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 22, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue 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, $63,012.03 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 15, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
SET FOR HEARING JUNE 22, 2016
ITEM NO.(24)16-0355
16-0355
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 Lucas Avenue and 6th 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 24, 2016.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 22, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Lucas Avenue and 6th 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, $6,682.95 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 15, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
SET FOR HEARING JUNE 22, 2016
ITEM NO.(25)16-0366
16-0366
CD 4

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Fairfax Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard 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 31, 2016.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 22, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Fairfax Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard 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, $5,622.98 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 15, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
SET FOR HEARING JUNE 22, 2016
ITEM NO.(26)16-0367
16-0367
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 Gault Street and Wilbur 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 31, 2016.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 22, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Gault Street and Wilbur 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, $1,092.22 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 15, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
SET FOR HEARING JUNE 22, 2016
ITEM NO.(27)16-0368
16-0368
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 Pico Boulevard and Olive 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 31, 2016.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 22, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Pico Boulevard and Olive 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, $6,781.50 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 15, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
SET FOR HEARING JUNE 22, 2016
ITEM NO.(28)16-0369
16-0369
CD 4

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Waring and Hudson Avenues 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 31, 2016.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 22, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Waring and Hudson Avenues 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, $658.33 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 15, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
SET FOR HEARING JUNE 22, 2016
ITEM NO.(29)

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-S133
16-0005-S133
CD 8

2307 South Catalina Street (Case No. 370011) Assessor I.D. No. 5054-022-020

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
(b)16-0005-S134
16-0005-S134
CD 8

1326 West Rolland Curtis Place (Case No. 509839) Assessor I.D. No. 5036-014-032

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(30)14-0416-S3
14-0416-S3

MOTION (MARTINEZ - BONIN - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to Denim Day in LA.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

INVITE representatives from Peace Over Violence to discuss trends and issues in sexual assault preventions from survivors before the City Council on April 20, 2016.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Ryu
(1)
ITEM NO.(31)16-0010-S18
16-0010-S18

MOTION (O'FARRELL - RYU) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Oscar Lazo on June 23, 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 Oscar Lazo on June 23, 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 required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(32)13-0433-S3
13-0433-S3

MOTION (HUIZAR - RYU) relative to grant funding for a full-time internship position for the Multicultural Undergraduate Summer Internship program.

 

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

  1. AUTHORIZE the Director of Planning, or designee, to:

    1. Accept the grant, subject to the approval of the Mayor, in the amount of $5,000 from The Getty Foundation and work immediately with The Getty Foundation to commence the search and selection for an intern to participate in the Multicultural Undergraduate Summer Internship program.

    2. Receive and deposit these funds into the City Planning Grants Trust Fund No. 46Y.

         
  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to appropriate a like amount into the City Planning Grant Trust Fund, Fund No. 46Y/6R, Account No. 68L202, Preservation Internship, for disbursement of fund.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make any necessary technical corrections.

 

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(33)16-0432
16-0432

RESOLUTION (BLUMENFIELD for CEDILLO - PRICE - HARRIS-DAWSON - BONIN) relative to declaring April 20, 2016 as the Third Annual Renters' Day.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE to DECLARE April 20, 2016 as the Third Annual Renters' Day to honor the renter majority of the City of Los Angeles and their contributions to LA's economy, culture, diversity, and civic life.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Ryu
(1)
Closed Session
ITEM NO.(34)16-0325
16-0325

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 Tara McMahon v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No.CV14-02085 CAS (AGRx). (This matter arises from incidents involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department in 2009, in Los Angeles, California.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on April 11, 2016)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

 

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

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $750,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from the City Attorney Fund No. 100/59, Account 009780 Liability Payouts.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon and made payable to: Miller Barondess, LLP and Tara McMahon.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

 

Adopted in Open Session, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION
ITEM NO.(35)16-0302
16-0302
CD 5

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 AIG Property Casualty Company v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC567573. (Lawsuit concerning 10463 Bellagio Road in Council District 5, this matter involves an inverse condemnation action for damages caused by a sewer backup.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on April 11, 2016)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

 

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

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute a settlement agreement and all other documents necessary to implement the proposed settlement with AIG Property Casualty Company for $300,000.

  2. AUTHORIZE and INSTRUCT the Chief Accounting Officer, Department of Public Works, without further instructions, to pay a total of $300,000 in settlement of the above entitled matter from the Sewer Operations and Maintenance Fund No. 760/50, Account 50MX82 titled PW-Sanitation Expense & Equipment, Object No. 653 Liability Payouts, payable to AIG Property Casualty Company.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

 

 

 

Adopted in Open Session, (13); Absent: Englander
, Ryu
(2)
ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
Rule 16
14-0273-S6

MOTION (WESSON - CEDILLO) relative to displaying a commemorative torch in the North Portico of City Hall to commemorate the 2015 Special World Olympic World Games.

 

COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
Commendatory Resolutions
16-0004-S1
Miguel Cabral                 Huizar - Bonin

At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
Adjourning Motions
16-0003-S1
Dolores RatcliffeWesson - All Councilmembers 
Robert H. McNeill, Jr.Wesson - All Councilmembers 
Doris Roberts                             O'Farrell - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Ending Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, Englander, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price and President Wesson (12); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar and Ryu (3)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Adjournment

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

By:

 

      Council Clerk                                        PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL