1848 West Middleton Place.  (Lien: $3,865.40)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 6, 2016)

3811 West Exposition Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 6, 2016)

8704 West Pico Boulevard.  (Lien: $800.67)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 6, 2016)

9602 South Central Avenue.  (Lien: $2,442.28)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 6, 2016)

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing a Tree Replacement and Planting In-Lieu Fee.

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

1. ADOPT the Proposed Tree Replacement In-Lieu concept.
   
   
2. APPROVE the establishment of a Tree Replacement/Planting In-Lieu Fee to act as a non- refundable deposit for private development and residential projects as an option to satisfy the Department of Public Works’ Tree Replacement Policy of two-for-one tree replacement / tree removal ratio; and, provide the Department of City Planning with a permit alternative compliance option for private residential development projects to meet the City’s Zoning Code requirements.
   
   
3. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance amending Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 62 to add a new sub-section entitled Establishment of a Tree Replacement and Planting In-Lieu Fee (a Non-Refundable Deposit).
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the Department of Public Works, the Bureau of Street Services and the Board of Public Works to annually review the cost associated with the Tree Replacement and Planting In-Lieu Fee (a Non-Refundable Deposit), and to seek Council approval for future fee changes, if necessary.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works to collect and deposit Tree Replacement and Planting In-Lieu Fee (a Non-Refundable Deposit) into the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834 to provide funding for related tree replacement, planting and establishment expenses.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the Director of Accounting, or designee, to establish a new Department Revenue Source Code and work with the Controller to create a new appropriation account within the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834 to collect and deposit the proposed receipts; and, on an interim basis but no less than once per fiscal year, to reimburse the General Fund from the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834 for associated accounting services expenses incurred.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to make technical corrections or clarifications that may be necessary to implement the intent of this action.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board of Public Works and the Bureau of Street Services report that the proposed Tree Replacement and Planting In-Lieu Fee will act as a non-refundable deposit to pay for the anticipated cost to plant a tree at an off-site location. At this time, it is difficult to forecast the exact amount that may be collected from the proposed In-Lieu Fee concept. However, based on the baseline review period for tree removal permits approved, the anticipated number of Tree Replacement and Planting In-Lieu receipts may range between 200 and 400 trees with a 60 percent / 40 percent mix of private development versus residential applicants, respectively. It is anticipated that the proposed concept will cost approximately $755,000 per year, with anticipated annual receipts of $618,060 to defray the cost. The General Fund is expected to pay the balance annual cost of $136,140 as mandated by the LAMC for maintaining and establishing replacement trees for residential projects.  A small portion of $57,600 will help pay for accounting services. This does not include potential impact from a reduced (sliding scale) in-lieu fee.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of installing time limit signage and parking meters on North Beachwood and Belden Drives in the Hollywood Hills/Beachwood Canyon Community.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Ryu - O'Farrell):

1. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to initiate a parking study and report with recommendations in regard to the installation of:
   
   
   1. Time limit parking signs on the following block faces:
      
      
      1. North Beachwood Drive.
         
         
      2. Belden Drive.
         
         
      3. Other adjacent streets requiring parking congestion mitigation measures.
         
         
   2. Parking meters on North Beachwood and Belden Drives.       
                     
2. DIRECT the LADOT to initiate a study on pedestrian, cyclist, and driver safety at the intersection of North Beachwood Drive, Belden Drive, and Westshire Drive in the Hollywood Hills and report with recommendations to enhance public safety for the residents of the Beachwood Canyon community.

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 REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for oversize vehicles along both sides of West 220th Street between Normandie Avenue and South Vermont Avenue.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Buscaino - Bonin):

RECEIVE and FILE Resolution (Buscaino - Bonin) relative to prohibiting 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  West 220th Street between Normandie Avenue and South Vermont Avenue, inasmuch as this portion of West 220th Street is under the jurisdiction of Harbor UCLA Medical Center and not the City.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Mr. Steve List to the Community Forest Advisory Committee.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Steve List to the Community Forest Advisory Committee is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Mr. List resides in Council District Seven.

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Not required.

Background Check Review:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY (LADBS) relative to a refund claim filed by All Area Plumbing, Inc.

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

APPROVE the refund claim filed with LADBS by All Area Plumbing, Inc. for the amount of $87,882.82.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES (GSD) relative to a new lease agreement with 1000 Vermont Avenue SPE LLC, for office space for the City of Los Angeles located at 1000 Vermont, NW in Washington, D.C.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the GSD to negotiate and execute a new lease agreement with 1000 Vermont Avenue SPE LLC, for office space for the City of Los Angeles located at 1000 Vermont, NW in Washington, D.C. under the terms and conditions substantially as outlined in the GSD report dated May 13, 2016, attached to the Council file, subject to the City Attorney’s approval as to form and legality.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the cost for the proposed lease will be $5,392 monthly or $64,704 annually. The current lease in place costs the City $7,729 monthly. There will be a savings of $28,044 annually for the proposed lease.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Entertainment and Facilities Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

MOTION (KORETZ - BLUMENFIELD) relative to the issuance of bonds not to exceed $15,000,000 on behalf of the Yeshiva University of Los Angeles Boys High School, located at 9760 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90035.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. WAIVE the City's Multifamily Bond Policy to allow the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue bonds not to exceed $15,000,000 on behalf of the Yeshiva University of Los Angeles Boys High School, located at 9760 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90035, Council District Five.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Hearing on the agenda for the City Council meeting to be held on Friday, MAY 27, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the agenda for the City Council meeting to be held on Friday, MAY 27, 2016 consideration of the TEFRA Hearing results and adoption of the accompanying TEFRA Hearing Resolution following the TEFRA Hearing.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the Department on Disability to conduct appropriate monitoring of the facilities to ensure ADA standards are met.
   
   

MOTION (WESSON - MARTINEZ) relative to hosting a presentation on the Voting Systems Assessment Project in the Tom Bradley Room in City Hall on Friday, July 1, 2016.

Recommendation for Council action:  

AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, on behalf of the Los Angeles County's Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, to use the Tom Bradley Room in City Hall on Friday, July 1, 2016 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a presentation on the Voting Systems Assessment Project.

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 72758 located at 665 South Rimpau Boulevard northerly of Wilshire Boulevard.

(Bond No. C-127259)

(Quimby Fee: $37,737)

Subdivider: 4701 Wilshire Blvd., LLC; Surveyor: Bryan Gentry

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2003-7293 located at 7324 North Woodley Avenue northerly of Sherman Way.

(Bond No. C-127260)

(Quimby Fee: $13,178)

Subdivider: The Woodley Trust #7324, UDT 11-27-02 Lopez; Engineer/Surveyor: Jack Little Co.

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 61682 located at 8601 Noble Avenue southerly of Parthenia Street.

(Quimby Fee: $21,906.00)

Subdivider:  8601 Noble, LLC; Surveyor:  Robert Kameoka

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By:

     Council Clerk                                          PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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Regular meeting recessed at 11:36 a.m.

Special meeting convened at 11:37 a.m.

Special meeting adjourned at 11:51 a.m.

Regular meeting convened at 11:52 a.m.