Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Friday, July 1, 2016
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM

ALL ITEMS FORTHWITH

(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL
Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Fuentes, Huizar, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (12);  Absent: Englander, Harris-Dawson and  Krekorian (3)
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items Noticed for Public Hearing
ITEM NO.(1)

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC).

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the following properties:

(a)16-0160-S148
16-0160-S148
CD 11

333 East Rose Avenue. (Lien: $4,147.66)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 3, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 19, 2016
(b)16-0160-S155
16-0160-S155
CD 11

6481 West 77th Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of May 3, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 19, 2016
(c)16-0160-S278
16-0160-S278
CD 11

2501 South Lincoln Boulevard.  (Lien: $397.00)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of May 3, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(d)16-0160-S324
16-0160-S324
CD 11

2684 South Colby Avenue. (Lien: $3,210.86)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of May 10, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 19, 2016
(e)15-0160-S116
15-0160-S116
CD 7

14135 West El Casco Street.  (Lien: $3,301.77)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of May 13, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $398.16; CONTINUED TO JULY 29, 2016
(f)16-0160-S255
16-0160-S255
CD 11

3440 South Meier Street aka 3440 South Meter Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of May 13, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 19, 2016
(g)16-0160-S292
16-0160-S292
CD 8

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of May 20, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO JULY 29, 2016
(h)16-0160-S283
16-0160-S283
CD 3

20934  West Sherman Way aka 20930 West Sherman Way.  (Lien: $5,080.79)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 1, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(i)15-0160-S757
15-0160-S757
CD 12

8481 North Lurline Avenue.  (Lien: $3,413.35)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 1, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO JULY 29, 2016
(j)16-0160-S370
16-0160-S370
CD 12

18141 West Rayen Street. (Lien: $3,781.68)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 7, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
ITEM NO.(2)16-0033
16-0033
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a draft Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 184271.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying Ordinance dated June 27, 2016 repealing Ordinance No. 184271 which establishes Subarea F in the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented District.

 

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.

 

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of this matter)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(3)13-1213
13-1213

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Mr. David H. J. Ambroz to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Mr. David H. J. Ambroz to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2021 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Ambroz resides in Council District Four. (Current Commission gender composition: M=5; F=4)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Filed.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 1, 2016

 

  LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(4)12-1015
12-1015

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. One (Pershing Square). 

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 9, 2016, establishing the special tax amounts to be levied on parcels within Community Facilities District No. One (Pershing Square) for Fiscal Year 2016-17.

 

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.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(5)12-1016
12-1016

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. Three (Cascades Business Park and Golf Course).

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 9, 2016, establishing the special tax amounts to be levied on parcels within Community Facilities District No. Three (Cascades Business Park and Golf Course) for Fiscal Year 2016-17.

 

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.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(6)12-1017
12-1017

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. Four (Playa Vista - Phase 1).

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 9, 2016, establishing the special tax amounts to be levied on parcels within Community Facilities District No. Four (Playa Vista - Phase 1) for Fiscal Year 2016-17.

 

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.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(7)12-1018
12-1018

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. Eight (Legends at Cascades).

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 9, 2016, establishing the special tax amounts to be levied on parcels within Community Facilities District No. Eight (Legends at Cascades) for Fiscal Year 2016-17.

 

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.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(8)16-1800
16-1800

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to calling a Special Election to be held and consolidated with the State General Election on November 8, 2016 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Los Angeles a Charter Amendment regarding the Department of Water and Power and consolidating this Special Election with the State General Election to be held on the same date.

 

(Rules, Elections, Intergovernmental Relations, and Neighborhoods, Amending Motion, and Revised Ballot Resolutions adopted on June 24, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Englander
(1)
ITEM NO.(9)16-0033
16-0033

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to amending Ordinance No. 173749, the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented District Specific Plan (Station Neighborhood Area Plan) to create a new Subarea F.

 

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report and Amending Motion adopted in Council on June 24, 2016)

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(10)14-1374
14-1374

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to the 2014-16 Intellectual Property Enforcement Program.  

 

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

 

TRANSFER $14,715 from the appropriation account to be determined in Fund No. 339/70 for the 2014-16 Intellectual Property Enforcement Program grant, to the City Attorney's Office, Fund No. 100/12, Account 001010, for FY 2016-17 expenditures.  
 

(This recommendation was continued from Council meeting of July 1, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(11)14-0330-S1
14-0330-S1

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to The California Endowment Grant for the Neighborhood Justice Program.

 

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

 

TRANSFER $68,782 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 2L950, The California Endowment Neighborhood Justice Program Grant to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 001020 Salaries Grant Reimbursed.
  
(This recommendation was continued from Council meeting of July 1, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(12)15-0073
15-0073

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to the Smart Prosecution Initiative.

 

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

 

TRANSFER $36,056 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12L231, Fiscal Year 2014-15 Smart Prosecution, to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 001020 Salaries Grant Reimbursed.

 

(This recommendation was continued from Council meeting of July 1, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(13)16-0604
16-0604
CD 15

ALLOCATION OF FUNDS relative to the 2016 Italian Heritage Month celebration and the San Pedro Shred: Festival of Skate event.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ALLOCATE $30,000 in the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 as follows:

    1. $20,000 to fund any special aspect of Italian American Heritage Month
    2. $10,000 to fund any aspect of the San Pedro Shred: Festival of Skate

  2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary document(s) and/or payment(s) with any appropriate agency or organization(s), as appropriate, in the above amounts, for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the 15th District to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 8, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(14)16-0538
16-0538
CD 10

TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to a Prostitution Enforcement Detail in Council District 10.

 

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

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $60,000 in the AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 001092 (Overtime - Police Officers) for a Prostitution Enforcement Detail in Council District 10 for the period starting July 1, 2016 through mid October 2016.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department to make any corrections, clarifications or needed new instructions, to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of May 18, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(15)16-0654
16-0654
CD 6

TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to funding one car in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Mission Area.

 

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

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $20,000 in the Council Fund No. 100/28, Account No. 1010 (Salaries - General) to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 1092 (Overtime - Police Officers) to assist in funding for one car in the LAPD Mission Area.

  2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 14, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(16)16-0655
16-0655
CD 6

TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to funding assistance for a car in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Foothill Division.

 

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

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $20,000 in the Council Fund No. 100/28, Account No. 1010 (Salaries - General) to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 1092 (Overtime - Police Officers) to assist in funding for one car in the LAPD Foothill Division.

  2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 14, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(17)16-0371
16-0371

TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to the Innovation Fund (IF) for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) SOBER Unit program.

 

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

 

TRANSFER $169,521 from IF No. 105/10, Account to be Established, LAFD - SOBER Unit to Fund No. 100/38 Fire Department, Account No. 001093, entitled Salaries, Overtime Constant Staffing.   

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 15, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(18)14-1174-S1
14-1174-S1

APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to allocating excess CRA/LA bond proceeds from the five Redevelopment Project Areas to extend affordability covenants on existing affordable housing units.

 

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

 

AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   

  1. Establish new accounts within the CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds Fund No. 57D and transfer appropriations, as follows:

    Account No.      Title Amount
    From:    22L9OT Pico Union 2 Taxable $127,920
    22L9ST Westlake Taxable 127,920
    Total:   $255,840
           
    Account No. Title Amount
    To:        22N143 Housing and Community Investment   $180,295
    22N299 Reimbursement to General Fund 75,544
    Total:   $255,839
                
  2. Appropriate the amount of $180,295 from Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22N143 to the Housing and Community Investment Department Fund No. 100/43, Salaries General Account No. 001010.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of March 15, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(19)15-1471
15-1471

TRANSFER/APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to Body-Worn Video Cameras.

 

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

 

REAPPROPRIATE $3,055,348 remaining in the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Account 580202, Body-Worn Video Cameras, as of June 30, 2016 and transfer to the Los Angeles Police Department as follows:

 

Fund/Dept    Account    Title Amount
100/70 003040  Contractual Services  $2,219,951
100/70  006010 Office and Administrative  292,891
100/70  007300 Furniture, Office and Technical Equipment    542,506
    Total: $3,055,348

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 24, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(20)16-0235
16-0235

TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to the Sexual Assault Justice Initiative.

 

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

 

AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $103,161 from Fund No. XXX - FY 2015-17 Sexual Assault Justice Initiative Grant, Account No. 46X212 - City Attorney Salaries to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 001010 Salaries - General.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of May 24, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(21)13-0757-S3
13-0757-S3

UTILIZE FUNDS relative to fund the Los Angeles Coliseum July Fourth Fireworks Show.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. UTILIZE $65,000 in the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to fund any aspect of the Los Angeles Coliseum July Fourth Fireworks Show.

  2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary documents and/or payments in the above purpose, directly with the vendor/service provider, or any other appropriate agency or organization, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 24, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(22)15-0600-S102
15-0600-S102

TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to the installation of communications equipment in Fire Department vehicles.

 

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

 

TRANSFER $270,000 to the Information Technology Agency (ITA), Fund No. 100/32, Account No. 001100, Hiring Hall Salaries, from the Fund and account(s) as noted below, for the installation of communications equipment in Fire Department vehicles, and; AUTHORIZE the Controller to reimburse the General Fund with MICLA funds upon receipt of ITA labor services invoice(s):

 

  1. $110,000 from MICLA Fund No. 290/38, Account No. 38J206, Communications Equipment Replacement, to Fund No. 290/38, Account No. 38N132, ITA.

  2. $160,000 from MICLA Fund No. 298/38, Account No. 38M206, Communications Equipment Replacement, to Fund No. 298/38, Account No. 38N132, ITA.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 8, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(23)15-0600-S102
15-0600-S102

APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to 2016-17 Budgetary Shortfalls.

 

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

 

  1. REAPPROPRIATE up to the specified General Fund amounts noted from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Funds and accounts identified in Attachment No. 9 of the City Administrative Officer 2015-16 Year-End Financial Status Report dated June 3, 2016, attached to the Council file, in the same amount and into the same accounts as exist on June 30, 2016, for the purpose noted therein.

  2. APPROPRIATE $5,000,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Account No. TBD, 2016-17 Budgetary Shortfalls, for anticipated shortfalls, as funds are available from 2015-16 year-end savings in the Unappropriated Balance, Reserve for Mid-Year Adjustments account.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 8, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(24)14-0791-S2
14-0791-S2
CD 7

TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to funding for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to deploy a car detail in the Foothill and Mission Divisions.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER a total of $40,000 in the Lopez Canyon Landfill Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 531/14, Account No. L302, to Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 1092 (Overtime- Police Officers), in which $20,000 will be appropriated to LAPD Foothill Area Division and $20,000 to LAPD Mission Area Division to support overtime costs associated with a car detail at both Police Stations.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 22, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(25)15-1240-S3
15-1240-S3

APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to the Fourth Construction Projects Report for Fiscal Year 2015-16.

 

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

 

TRANSFER  $60,000 from the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54, Account No. 00M068, Citywide Nuisance, to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 24, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(26)16-0725
16-0725

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initiating proceedings for a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change and Sign District for the proposed Figueroa Convention Center Hotel project, at the intersection of Figueroa Street and Pico Boulevard.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Price):

  1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to initiate a General Plan Amendment from High Density Residential to Regional Center Commercial to create General Plan Land Use Designation consistency.

  2. INSTRUCT the DCP to initiate a Zone and Height District Change from [Q]R5-4D-O to C2-4-SN and C2-4D-O to C2-4-SN to permit a Floor Area Ratio of 10:1 by-right and up to 13:1.

  3. INSTRUCT the DCP to initiate a Sign District that identifies the Convention Center, the proposed hotel development and the South Park Community, on the City and private parcels that comprise and surround the proposed development site at the intersection of Figueroa Street and Pico Boulevard.

  4. INSTRUCT the DCP to finalize the actions listed above and prepare the necessary environmental review documents, and process the approvals, applications, entitlements and ordinances associated with these City initiated actions for the Figueroa Convention Center Hotel project.

 

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, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(27)16-0673
16-0673

ARTS, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the necessary steps to update, reorganize, and modernize the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) 63.44 to achieve compliance with State law relative to extending the protections of gender identity and gender expression laws to public bathroom use.

 

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (O'Farrell - Bonin - Martinez - Koretz - Wesson):

 

REQUEST City Attorney to:

  • Report in 60 days with recommendations on the necessary steps to update, reorganize, and modernize the LAMC 63.44 to achieve compliance with State law relative to extending the protections of gender identity and gender expression laws to public bathroom use.

  • Draft an ordinance for Council consideration as reflected by the content of the Subject Motion.

  • Report and amend the ordinance so that park hours can be changed by Resolution for Council approval.

  • Report on State law in relation to local enforcement regulations on other requirements that the City is held accountable to in relation to the conversation about restrooms and gas stations.

 

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, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(28)16-0645
16-0645

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the submission and acceptance of the 2016 Montrose Settlements Restoration Program (MSRP) Fishing Outreach Mini-Grant for the Cabrillo Beach Pier Fishing Program (CBPFP).

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

  1. APPROVE retroactively the submission of a 2016 MSRP Fishing Outreach Mini-Grant proposal to augment funding for the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) CBPFP in the amount of $15,000.

  2. DESIGNATE the General Manager, Executive Officer, or Assistant General Manager, (RAP) as the agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payments requests which may be necessary for the completion of the project.

  3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept and receive the 2016 MSRP Fishing Outreach Mini-Grant in the amount of $15,000 from the MSRP to conduct the CBPFP for the summer of 2016.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Employee, RAP, to establish an account and to appropriate funding received as necessary within the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund No. 205 to accept the MSRP grant in the amount of $15,000 for the CBPFP.   
              

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The RAP reports that it will provide in-kind support for the program, for staff to administer the program and coordinate youth groups, and for some fishing equipment. The Montrose Settlements Restoration Program gives stronger consideration to proposals that provide matching funds or in-kind support.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(29)16-0646
16-0646

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT  and RESOLUTION relative to the submission and acceptance of the 2016-17 California Department of Education (CDE) child care grant under the California Center Based Program (CCTR) and California State Preschool Program (CSPP) for subsidized preschool services at the Jim Gilliam Child Care Center and the Ralph M. Parsons Pre-School.

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

  1. ADOPT the accompanying Resolution which certifies approval to accept the CCTR and CSPP grant funds, to enter into an agreement with CDE, and to designate the General Manager or designee, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), as the agent to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payments requests which may be necessary.

  2. APPROVE retroactively the  RAP submission to CDE for 2016-17 of a continued funding application under the CCTR and CSPP for subsidized preschool services at the Jim Gilliam Child Care Center and Ralph M. Parsons Pre-School.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Employee, RAP, to establish an account and to appropriate funding received as necessary within the "Recreation and Parks Grant" Fund No. 205 to accept the 2016-17 CDE CCTR grant in the amount of $6,274 and CSPP grant in the amount of $588,564 for subsidized preschool services at the Jim Gilliam Child Care Center and Ralph M. Parsons pre-School.   
              

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The RAP reports the acceptance of this grant does not require match funding. The grants assist RAP by providing additional funding to continue the subsidized preschool program at the Jim Gilliam Child Care Center.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(30)16-0718
16-0718

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed master amendment between the Department of Recreation and Parks and six as-needed landscape services contractors to extend the length of the contracts by two additional years.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary, Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners, to execute the supplemental agreements with six as-needed landscape construction, retrofit, maintenance and/or repair contractors: Accu Construction, Inc., American Landscape, Sani Group Inc. dba BMC Landscape Management, Commercial Paving and Coating, Earth Sculptures, Inc., Landscapes Unlimited, LLC for a five-year term with a maximum allowable compensation of $7,000,000 annually, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

  2. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to include a ratification clause for any work performed for the time period between the expiration of the contract and the execution of the supplemental agreement.
     

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed amendments will be funded on a project-by-project basis from various funding sources. The contracts will be subject to the availability of funds. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. This recommendation complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time revenue will be used to fund one-time expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 15, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 12, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(31)16-0717
16-0717

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed master amendment between the Department of Recreation and Parks and eleven as-needed environmental site assessment services contractors to extend the length of the contracts by two additional years.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary, Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners, to execute the supplemental agreements with eleven environmental site assessment services contractors: Alta EM, Inc., Alta Environmental, California Environmental, Converse Consultants, Partner Engineering & Science, Rincon Consultants, Inc., Sapphos Environmental, Inc., SCS Engineers, Tetra Tech, Inc., TRC Solutions, Inc., and URS Corporation for a five-year term with a maximum allowable compensation of $7,000,000 annually, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

  2. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to include a ratification clause for any work performed for the time period between the expiration of the contract and the execution of the supplemental agreement.
     

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed amendments will be funded on a project-by-project basis from various funding sources. The contracts will be subject to the availability of funds. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. This recommendation complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time revenue will be used to fund one-time expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 15, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 12, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(32)14-1277
14-1277

AD HOC ON COMPREHENSIVE JOB CREATION PLAN and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to the evaluation of the effectiveness of the Local Business Preference Program (LBPP).

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Krekorian - Buscaino):

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA) and the Information Technology Agency (ITA) in conjunction with other appropriate departments to present an action plan in six months to more effectively implement the LBPP that includes:

    1. Independent verification of applicant data to ensure businesses are local.

    2. Reporting of City department contract award data on the Business Assistance Virtual Network (BAVN).

    3. Enhanced promotion and outreach for the LBPP.

    4. Monitoring and tracking of the level of participation by City departments.

    5. Enhanced training by BCA for City departments.

  2. INSTRUCT the BCA to review potential additional staffing resources to carry out the LBPP.

  3. INSTRUCT the Office of Finance, ITA, and BCA to coordinate and promote the BAVN to businesses registered with the Office of Finance.

  4. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to establish a working group with relevant City Departments to develop a comprehensive Citywide action plan to include, but not be limited to, the following:

    1. Review best practices.

    2. Identify and evaluate small and local business programs.

    3. Recommend short and long-term changes to small and local business programs.

    4. Study the feasibility of potential consolidation of the Small, Local Business Program, and the LBPP.

    5. Identify opportunities for consolidation of programs that will provide greater benefits.

    6. Study potential uniform definition of a small business and the feasibility of establishing specific goals.

    7. Present options for streamlining certification methods.

    8. Provide recommendations to enhance training with City Department Contract Coordinators.

    9. Develop processes to provide consistent communication.

    10. Include benchmarks and performance metrics.

    11. Create a comprehensive outreach plan to notify businesses of available contracting opportunities.

  5. INSTRUCT the CAO and the CLA to provide recommendations for a preliminary staffing plan and budget to implement a new Citywide coordinated Local Business Action Plan, including the Proprietary Departments to the extent possible.

  6. REQUEST the CLA and City Attorney to report on:

    1. Steps and findings necessary to redefine local business as City exclusively, including necessary Charter changes.

    2. Other options to redefine lowest responsible bidder, including a provision whereby the City can take into consideration the sales tax, or any other tax, the City would receive back as a result of selecting a business in Los Angeles.

  7. NOTE and FILE the CLA report dated June 20, 2016 (Economic Development Committee waived consideration of this report).

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CLA reports that there is no fiscal impact.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

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

 

ADOPTED

 

AMENDING MOTION 32A (KREKORIAN - MARTINEZ - PRICE)

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AMEND Recommendation No. 4 of the Ad Hoc on Comprehensive Job Creation Plan Committee report to read as follows:

 

Instruct the City Administrative Officer and the Chief Legislative Analyst to solicit input from relevant City Departments to develop a comprehensive Citywide action plan to include, but not to be limited to, the following:

 

  1. Review best practices.

  2. Identify and evaluate small and local business programs.

  3. Recommend short and long-term changes to small and local business programs.

  4. Study the feasibility of potential consolidation of the Small, Local Business Program, and the LBPP.

  5. Identify opportunities for consolidation of programs that will provide greater benefits.

  6. Study the potential for a uniform definition of a small business and the feasibility of establishing specific goals.

  7. Present options for streamlining certification methods.

  8. Provide recommendations to enhance training with City Department Contract Coordinators.

  9. Develop processes to provide consistent communication.

  10. Include benchmarks and performance metrics.

  11. Create a comprehensive outreach plan to notify businesses of available contracting procurement opportunities.

 

 

Adopted as Amended, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(33)15-1364
15-1364

AD HOC ON COMPREHENSIVE JOB CREATION PLAN COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the formation of a Small Business Commission to promote, grow, and retain small business in the City of Los Angeles.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the establishment of the Los Angeles Small Business Commission (LASBC), including the definition of small business, as described in the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) report dated June 20, 2016, attached to the Council file, composed of:

    1. Three members appointed by the Mayor.

    2. One member appointed by the Council President.

    3. One member appointed by the Chair of the Economic Development Committee.

    4. One member appointed by the Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee.

    5. One member appointed by the Chair of the Innovation, Grants, Technology, Commerce and Trade Committee.

  2. INSTRUCT the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to provide staffing support to the LASBC, including the release of agendas and other meeting support, analysis and presentation of data, and other efforts as needed.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The EWDD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.  The EWDD received funding to support the establishment of the LASBC in the approved Fiscal Year 2016-17 budget.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

(Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(34)16-0600-S97
16-0600-S97

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the consideration of appropriate funding allocations for the Los Angeles Housing Services Agency (LAHSA) and other budgetary allocations, as appropriate, and contained in the Homeless Budget.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. INSTRUCT the LAHSA to set-aside $2.964 million for the Coordinated Entry System (CES), Coordinated Case Management, Housing Navigation, and Outreach from the Homeless Shelter Program in the Fiscal year 2016-17 General City Purposes line item Fund No. 100-56 for enhanced services related to CES.

  2. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID) to incorporate any provisions to effectuate the above into the City’s agreement with LAHSA.

  3. INSTRUCT the HCID, with the assistance of LAHSA, to issue monthly expenditure reports for the programmatic allocations of each budget line item from the Homeless Budget for Fiscal year 2016-17.

  4. INSTRUCT the LAHSA to report back and work with the Budget and Finance Committee to develop metrics for each of the new LAHSA line items in Fiscal year 2016-17.

 

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, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(35)16-0623
16-0623

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by JWMCC Limited Partnership.

 

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

 

APPROVE the refund claim filed by JWMCC Limited Partnership in the amount of $52,896.38, plus accumulated interest.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(36)16-0624
16-0624

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by H.D. Smith, LLC.

 

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

 

APPROVE the refund claim filed by H.D. Smith, LLC in the amount of $171,538.40, plus accumulated interest.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(37)16-0625
16-0625

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by BP Energy Co.

 

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

 

APPROVE the refund claim filed by BP Energy Co. in the amount of $63,232.15, plus accumulated interest.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(38)16-0626
16-0626

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Beverly Pathology, Inc.

 

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

 

APPROVE the refund claim filed by Beverly Pathology, Inc. in the amount of $127,879.50, plus accumulated interest.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(39)16-0682
16-0682
CD 5

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Temporary Preferential Parking District (TPPD) No. 175.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the establishment of TPPD No. 175, 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.

  2. FIND that the Expo Light Rail Line will cause an influx of patrons to park on the streets as detailed below in Recommendation No. 3 and in the June 9, 2016 Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report, attached to the Council file, and residents in the area are already negatively affected by the shopping centers and other commercial properties whose patrons and employees park on their streets thus limiting the parking available to the residents of the area.

  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 175 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58.d for the following blocks:

    1. Bentley Avenue between Sardis Avenue and the Cul-De-Sac to the North

    2. Bentley Avenue between Sardis Avenue and National Boulevard

  4. AUTHORIZE the NO PARKING ANYTIME EXCEPT 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY-FRIDAY; DISTRICT 175 PERMITS EXEMPT; HOLIDAYS ENFORCED restriction for use on both sides of the residential portions of the street segments set forth above in Recommendation No. 3 and in the June 9, 2016 LADOT report, attached to the Council file, except when parking is already prohibited for safety or traffic reasons.

  5. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within the boundaries of TPPD No. 175 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58.

  6. DIRECT the LADOT, upon City Council adoption of the RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 175, to post or remove the authorized parking restrictions upon receipt and verification of the requisite petition 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. 175.  If motorists are cited for violating the posted signs, some additional General Fund revenue could result.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(40)16-0667
16-0667
CD 13

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Temporary Preferential Parking District (TPPD) No. 203.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the establishment of TPPD No. 203, 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.

  2. FIND that there is a substantial adverse impact from the patrons of the businesses on Glendale Boulevard who utilize resident parking, thus limiting the parking availability to the residents on the streets listed below in Recommendation No. 3 and detailed in the June 6, 2016 Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), attached to the Council file, and as such the residents of the area deserve immediate relief in the form of a TPPD.

  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 203 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58.d for the following blocks:

    1. Liberty Street from Scott Avenue to Berkeley Avenue

    2. Scott Avenue from Liberty Street to Lake Shore Avenue

    3. Berkeley Avenue from Liberty Street to Lobdell Place

    4. Lake Shore Avenue from Scott Avenue to Grafton Street

    5. Lake Shore Avenue from Grafton Street to Berkeley Avenue

  4. AUTHORIZE the NO PARKING, 6 PM to 8 AM; DISTRICT 203 PERMITS EXEMPT restriction for use on both sides of the residential portions of the street segments set forth above in Recommendation No. 3 and in the June 6, 2016 LADOT report, attached to the Council file, except when parking is already prohibited for safety or traffic reasons.

  5. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within the boundaries of TPPD No. 203 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58.

  6. DIRECT the LADOT, upon City Council adoption of the RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 203, to post or remove the authorized parking restrictions upon receipt and verification of the requisite petition 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. 203.  If motorists are cited for violating the posted signs, some additional General Fund revenue could result.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(41)16-0668
16-0668
CD 4

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Temporary Preferential Parking District (TPPD) No. 206.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the establishment of TPPD No. 206, 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.

  2. FIND that an adverse impact affecting fewer than six blocks exists, from which the residents deserve immediate relief, in the immediate area north of Runyon Canyon Park.

  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 206 pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d for the following blocks:

    1. Pacific View Trail from dead end to Caverna Drive

    2. Pacific View Trail from Caverna Drive to Pacific View Trail (south intersection)

    3. Pacific View Drive from Pacific View Trail (north intersection) to Pacific View Trail (south intersection)

    4. Pacific View Drive from Pacific View Trail to Hockey Trail

    5. Pacific View Drive from Hickey Trail to Baseline Trail

  4. AUTHORIZE the following parking restriction for use in TPPD No. 206:

    1. NO PARKING ANYTIME; DISTRICT NO. 206 PERMITS EXEMPT

  5. 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. 206 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58.

  6. DIRECT the LADOT to install or remove the above parking restrictions on any street segment within TPPD No. 206 after receiving and verifying signatures from residents representing at least 67 percent of the dwelling units covering at least 50 percent of the developed residential frontage of each block. 

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing and administering TPPD No. 206.  Furthermore, the City will gain additional General Fund revenue from the issuance of parking citations to violators of the TPPD's parking restrictions.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(42)16-0669
16-0669
CD 10

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Temporary Preferential Parking District (TPPD) No. 211.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the establishment of TPPD No. 211, 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.

  2. FIND that an adverse impact from business vehicles, employees and stored vehicles from an auto body shop and a popular night club, who monopolize the on-street parking preventing residents from parking near their homes, from which the residents deserve immediate relief.

  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 211 pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d for:

    1. Dunsmuir Avenue between dead-end and Adams Boulevard

    2. Cochran Avenue between dead-end and Adams Boulevard

    3. Cloverdale Avenue between dead-end and Adams Boulevard
             
  4. AUTHORIZE the following parking restriction for use in TPPD No. 211:
       
    1. NO PARKING, 8 PM TO 8 AM, MONDAY - SATURDAY; 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 8 PM, MONDAY - SATURDAY; DISTRICT NO. 211 PERMITS EXEMPT

  5. 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. 211 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58.

  6. DIRECT the LADOT, upon Council adoption of the RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 211, to post or remove the authorized parking restrictions upon receipt and verification of the requisite petition, 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. 211.  Furthermore, the City will gain additional General Fund revenue from the issuance of parking citations to violators of the TPPD's parking restrictions.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(43)16-0670
16-0670
CD 13

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Temporary Preferential Parking District (TPPD) No. 228.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the establishment of TPPD No. 228, 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.

  2. FIND that the residents of the streets listed below in Recommendation No. 3 and in the June 6, 2016 Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report, attached to the Council file,  are suffering an excessive parking impact due to the recent popularity of a nearby nightclub, which has insufficient parking for its patrons resulting in the patrons frequently monopolize the parking from early evening until 2 AM, making it virtually impossible for residents to park near their homes and as such, the residents of the area deserve immediate relief from the aforementioned activities.

  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 228 pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d for:

    1. Dillon Street between Marathon Street and Ellsworth Street

    2. Marathon Street between Dillon Street and Vendome Street

    3. Robinson Street between Marathon Street and Descanso Drive

    4. Dillon Street between Marathon Street and Vendome Street

    5. Robinson Street between Marathon Street and Ellsworth Street
                     
  4. AUTHORIZE the NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM; DISTRICT NO. 228 PERMITS EXEMPT restriction for use on both sides of the residential portions of the street segments set forth above in Recommendation No. 3, except when parking is already prohibited for safety or traffic reasons.

  5. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within the boundaries of TPPD No. 228 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58.

  6. DIRECT the LADOT, upon Council adoption of the RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 228, to post or remove the authorized parking restrictions upon receipt and verification of the requisite petition, 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. 228.    If motorists violate the posted restrictions and are found liable for their citations, additional General Fund Revenue may result.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(44)16-0671
16-0671
CD 5

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Temporary Preferential Parking District (TPPD) No. 250.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the establishment of TPPD No. 250, 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.

  2. FIND that the Expo Light Rail Line will cause an influx of patrons on the streets  listed below in Recommendation No. 3 and in the June 6, 2016 Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report, attached to the Council file.

  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 250 pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d for:

    1. Westwood Boulevard between Coventry Place and the I-10 Freeway

    2. Glendon Avenue between Coventry Place and Clarkson Road

    3. Malcolm Avenue between Coventry Place and Clarkson Road

    4. Clarkson Road between Malcolm Avenue and Glendon Avenue
                             
  4. AUTHORIZE the NO PARKING ANYTIME EXCEPT 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY-FRIDAY, HOLIDAYS ENFORCED; DISTRICT NO. 250 PERMITS EXEMPT restriction for use on both sides of the residential portions of the street segments set forth above in Recommendation No. 3, except when parking is already prohibited for safety or traffic reasons.

  5. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within the boundaries of TPPD No. 250 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58.

  6. DIRECT the LADOT, upon Council adoption of the RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 250, to post or remove the authorized parking restrictions upon receipt and verification of the requisite petition, 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. 250.    If motorists violate the posted restrictions and are found liable for their citations, additional General Fund Revenue may result.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(45)14-0746
14-0746

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to enforcement, outreach, and implementation of a Fair Chance Initiative, aka Ban the Box, including individual assessment requirements and a Fair Chance process.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. DIRECT the Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA) to incorporate in its enforcement strategy utilization of the City's contractual services to expand information and outreach to applicants for employment, employers, and employees and include its Qualified On-Call Community and Business Outreach Consultants List to assist with education and outreach.

  2. DIRECT the BCA to:

    1. Utilize a transparent, accessible communication submission system that allows applicants for employment, employees, or employers to submit complaints or concerns in a variety of languages and methods.

    2. Allow a period of 365 days from the date of violation to file complaints.

    3. Implement a fast track system for investigating, handling, and/or resolving complaints received.

    4. Proactively monitor job posting websites for violations and providing for the initiation of Designated Administrative Agency (DAA) complaints or random audits.

  3. DIRECT the BCA to incorporate the following in the enforcement policies:

    To specify a list of exemptions based on the requirements set forth in State and Federal law, including positions that involve working with minors and vulnerable adults.
               

  4. DIRECT the implementation of a penalty/fine structure, as detailed below in Recommendation Nos. 7 and 8,  that not only will encourage compliance with the law but also incentivize those who have been negatively affected to come forward and voice their concerns.
       
  5. PROVIDE for a private right of action, if so allowed under the law, for the complainant to give them an additional enforcement option.

  6. DIRECT the implementation of the following penalty schedule, with up to $500 awarded to the complainant, regardless of whether it is a first, second, or subsequent violation, for violations of applicable sections of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC):

    Violation Penalty
    First Violation Up to $500 per aggrieved party- subject to being waived with full compliance.
    Second Violation Up to $1,000 per aggrieved party
    Subsequent Violation Up to $2,000 per aggrieved party
  7. DIRECT the implementation of the following fine schedule, for violations of applicable sections of the LAAC with all fines payable to the City of Los Angeles:

    Violation Fine
    Failure to post Ban the Box notification at work site      
    or on job posting website
    Up to $500
    Failure to retain documentation for three years Up to $500
    Failure to cooperate with the DAA's investigation Up to $500

               
  8. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to provide authority to implement the directions as detailed above and, as appropriate, the recommendations contained in the June 9, 2016 BCA report, attached to the Council file, into the ORDINANCE previously requested by Council action on November 25, 2015 (Council file No. 14-0746); and furthermore incorporate in said ORDINANCE the following:

    1. A provision for retaliation which in concept reflects the following:

      Neither an employer, as defined in this article, nor any other person employing individuals shall discharge, reduce in compensation, or otherwise discriminate against any employee for complaining to the City with regard to the employer's compliance or anticipated compliance with this article, for opposing any practice proscribed by this article, for participating in proceedings related to this article, for seeking to enforce his or her rights under this article by any lawful means, or for otherwise asserting rights under this article.

    2. A provision, where applicable and consistent with State and Federal law, that requires that employers assess the relationship between job duties and implications of a past conviction prior to start of the employment process, and if considering an adverse action, employers conduct individual assessments in line with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines.

    3. A provision for the DAA to have subpoena power allowing it to obtain documentation from employers that complainants may not be able to access.

    4. A provision for requiring employers to post a notification, in the workplace or on an employer website, posting for jobs.

    5. A provision for requiring that employers assess the relationship between job duties and implications of a past conviction prior to start of the employment process, and if considering an adverse action, employers conduct individual assessments in line with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines as provided by Ordinance.

    6. A provision for requiring that the employer provide the applicant/employee with a Fair Chance process, as provided by Ordinance, if an adverse action is taken to possibly include:

      1. Notification of adverse action in writing.

      2. A requirement that the employer provide the applicant/employee with a copy of the individual assessment; and that the employer holds the job open for five days to allow the applicant to provide documentation of errors that may have been made in the criminal history or examples of rehabilitation.
           
  9. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to make technical corrections as necessary to accomplish the intent of the above recommendations.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the BCA.  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Englander
(1)
ITEM NO.(46)14-0814-S3
14-0814-S3

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Plan Year 2017 Civilian Flex Benefits Program.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the 2017 Flexible Benefits Plan as detailed in the June 13, 2016 Personnel Department report, attached to the Council file. 

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(47)14-0425-S2
14-0425-S2
CD 3

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to negotiating an exclusive negotiating agreement with Thomas Safran and Associates (TSA) in connection with a future development agreement for the Reseda Theater site located at 18447 Sherman Way and 7217-7227 Canby Avenue.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Blumenfield - Ryu):

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and City Administrative Officer (CAO), to serve as the lead City Department in negotiating an exclusive negotiating agreement with TSA in connection with a future development agreement for the Reseda Theater site located at 18447 Sherman Way (APN 2119-020-024) and 7217-7227 Canby Avenue (APN 2119-020-024).

  2. AUTHORIZE the EWDD to execute the exclusive negotiating agreement as detailed above in Recommendation No. 1.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(48)15-0850
15-0850

AD HOC ON COMPREHENSIVE JOB CREATION PLAN COMMITTEE REPORT relative to recommendations on a Citywide comprehensive job creation plan.

 

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Wesson - Krekorian):

 

INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to prepare a comprehensive report detailing the work of the Ad Hoc on Comprehensive Job Creation Plan Committee and with specific recommendations on an action plan that includes but is not limited to:

 

  1. Utilizing Community Revitalization and Investment Authority for economic development.

  2. Creating Job and Economic Development Incentive Zones and the incentive package that would be available to businesses.

  3. Improving the Local Business Preference Program and developing an outreach strategy.

  4. Creating a centralized business unit.

  5. Creating a rapid response team to assist businesses through the City's bureaucracy.

  6. Creating a small business commission.

  7. Procurement reform.

  8. Utilizing the City's new asset management system for economic development.

  9. City's efforts for development services reform and permitting efficiencies.

  10. City's efforts on hiring 5,000 new employees, training, and apprenticeships.

  11. Expanding the role and increasing the number of Business Improvement Districts.

  12. Marketing City services and incentives to businesses inside and outside of Los Angeles.

  13. Adopting a Citywide Economic Development Strategy.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

(Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(49)14-0758
14-0758

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Dr. Gaspar Rivera-Salgado to the Human Relations Commission.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Dr. Gaspar Rivera-Salgado to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2020 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Dr. Gaspar Rivera-Salgado resides in Council District Five. (Current commission gender composition: F=5; M=5).

 

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 23, 2016

 

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

 

(Arts, Parks, and River Committee waived consideration of the above matter)  

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(50)10-1109-S2
10-1109-S2

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Ms. Melany De La Cruz-Viesca to the Human Relations Commission.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Melany De La Cruz-Viesca to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2020 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Melany De La Cruz-Viesca resides in Council District Four. (Current commission gender composition: F=5; M=5).

 

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 22, 2016

 

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

 

(Arts, Parks, and River Committee waived consideration of the above matter)  

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(51)14-0756
14-0756

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Ms. Courtney Morgan-Greene to the Human Relations Commission.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Courtney Morgan-Greene to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2020 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Courtney Morgan-Greene resides in Council District 10. (Current commission gender composition: F=5; M=5).

 

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Filed.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 23, 2016

 

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

 

(Arts, Parks, and River Committee waived consideration of the above matter)  

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(52)10-1109-S4
10-1109-S4

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Mr. Nirinjian Khalsa to the Human Relations Commission.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Nirinjian Khalsa to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2020 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Mr. Nirinjian Khalsa resides in Council District Five. (Current commission gender composition: F=5; M=5).

 

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Filed.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 23, 2016

 

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

 

(Arts, Parks, and River Committee waived consideration of the above matter)  

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(53)16-1800-S1
16-1800-S1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY, BALLOT RESOLUTIONS, and ELECTION ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to submitting to the voters a proposed Charter amendment regarding the enrollment of Airport peace officers in Tier 6 of the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension Plan and of new airport police chiefs in the Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System, and calling a Special Election for November 8, 2016.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION providing that a ballot measure to amend the Charter of the City of Los Angeles be submitted to the qualified voters of the City calling a Special Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Los Angeles a Charter Amendment regarding the enrollment of Airport peace officers in the Fire and Police Pensions System and consolidating this Special Election with the State’s General Election to be held on the same date.        
                   
  2. ADOPT the accompanying BALLOT TITLE RESOLUTION, as follows:

    CITY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE AND POLICE PENSIONS; AIRPORT
    PEACE OFFICERS. CHARTER AMENDMENT___.

    Shall Shall the Charter be amended to: (1) enroll new Airport peace officers into
    Tier 6 of the Fire and Police Pensions System; (2) allow current Airport
    peace officers to transfer into Tier 6 from the City Employees’ Retirement
    System (LACERS) at their own expense; and (3) permit new Airport Police
    Chiefs to enroll in LACERS?

  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to request the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to authorize consolidation of the City of Los Angeles Special Election with the State General Election to be held on November 8, 2016 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Los Angeles a Charter Amendment as detailed in Recommendation No. 2 above.

  4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR, calling a Special Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Los Angeles a Charter Amendment regarding the enrollment of Airport peace officers in the Fire and Police Pensions System and consolidating this Special Election with the State General Election to be held on the same date.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted 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.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 21, 2016

 

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

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(54)

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-S245
16-0005-S245
CD 1

1416 South Albany Street (Case No. 490502) Assessor I.D. No. 5135-030-004

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
(b)16-0005-S246
16-0005-S246
CD 5

1864 South Pandora Avenue (Case No. 478098) Assessor I.D. No. 4317-001-016

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
(c)16-0005-S247
16-0005-S247
CD 5

10719 West Woodbine Street (Case No. 479374) Assessor I.D. No. 4254-024-023

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
(d)16-0005-S248
16-0005-S248
CD 5

714 North Sweetzer Avenue (Case No. 548801) Assessor I.D. No. 5528-003-040

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
(e)16-0005-S249
16-0005-S249
CD 10

2541 South Harcourt Avenue (Case No. 534649) Assessor I.D. No. 5057-001-005

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
(f)08-0005-S431
08-0005-S431
CD 8

823 West 69th Street (Case No. 430867) Assessor I.D. No. 6013-008-009

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
(g)16-0005-S250
16-0005-S250
CD 5

458 North Alta Vista Boulevard (Case No. 521320) Assessor I.D. No. 5525-026-029

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(55)16-0589
16-0589

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to a request from the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) for authority to execute personal services contracts with CRandR, Incorporated, (CRandR) for the processing and marketing of residential recyclable materials collected from the East Valley and Harbor Wastesheds.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, on behalf of the BOS, to execute the proposed personal services contracts with CRandR for the processing and marketing of residential recyclable materials from the East Valley and Harbor Wastesheds.

  2. AUTHORIZE the BOS to accept receipts from CRandR for the sale of recyclable materials collected from the East Valley and Harbor Wastesheds.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to deposit receipts from CRandR for the sale of recyclable materials into the Landfill Maintenance Special Fund No. 558/50, Revenue Source Code 442201, or other established Revenue Source Codes within Fund No. 558/50, at the discretion of the Director, BOS, or appointed designee.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Director, BOS, to accept, on behalf of the City, contributions of $1.00 per gross ton annually (or approximately $9,000 annually) for the Harbor Wasteshed and $50,000 annually for the East Valley Wasteshed, over the life of the contract, to be used for contamination reduction activities.

  5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to deposit contributions from CRandR for contamination reduction activities in the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund No. 508/50, Revenue Source Code 510100, or other established Revenue Source Codes within Fund 508/50, at the discretion of the Director, BOS, or appointed designee.

  6. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make technical corrections as necessary to implement the Mayor and Council intentions.
          

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact. The execution of these contracts will generate approximately $686,510 in annual revenue for the Landfill Maintenance Special Fund to support post-closure costs and $59,000 in annual revenue for the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund to support the Ambassador Program. The expenditure of these revenues is restricted to the eligible uses of these special funds. The above recommendations are consistent with the City’s Financial Policies in that new revenues will support existing programs prior to funding new programs.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 22, 2016

 

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

 

[Scheduled pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.5(a)]

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(56)16-0759
16-0759

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (KREKORIAN - MARTINEZ - ET AL.) relative to establishing the City's position to support the Safety for All Act of 2016 ballot initiative.

 

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

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to SUPPORT the Safety for All Act of 2016 ballot initiative.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(57)10-0450-S1
10-0450-S1

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUIZAR - MARTINEZ) relative to a lease amendment with Little Tokyo Service Center Community Development Corporation for a City-owned property located at 237 ­ 249 South Los Angeles Street.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services, in consultation with the City Attorney, to negotiate and execute a lease amendment with Little Tokyo Service Center Community Development Corporation for a City-owned property located at 237 ­ 249 South Los Angeles Street to extend the commencement of construction term from sixty months to eighty-four months.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

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

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(58)16-0011-S6
16-0011-S6
CD 7

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (FUENTES - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to a Qwick Curb Installation Project on Nordhoff Street and Orion Avenue in North Hills.

 

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

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE  $10,400 from the Council District 7 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to pay for the Qwick Kurb Installation on Nordhoff Street.

  2. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works,  Bureau of Accounting, to transfer this amount to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) for this purpose through an Internal Exchange Document to Fund No. 100/94, Overtime Account No. 001090 for $5,000 and Paint & Sign Maintenance & Repairs Account No. 003350 for $5,400.

  3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make clarifications or corrections to the above instructions as may be necessary to implement the intent of this Motion.

 

(Continued from Council meeting of May 6, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(59)14-1223-S2
14-1223-S2
CD 7

MOTION (FUENTES - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding  for the Pacoima Arts Incubator Project.

 

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

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $100,000 in the Council Community Projects line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to a new Account in the Cultural Affairs Fund No. 844/30, Revenue Source 5301, entitled Pacoima Arts Incubator for further support of the Pacoima Arts Incubator Project.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, Controller and the Department of Cultural Affairs, as appropriate, to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Englander
(1)
ITEM NO.(60)14-1382-S6
14-1382-S6
CD 7

MOTION (FUENTES - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to reprogramming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the Ritchie Valens Recreation Center Restroom Project and the Jeopardy Building.

 

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

  1. REPROGRAM CDBG funds in the amount of $1,250,000 from the Pacoima Arts Incubator to the Ritchie Valens Recreation Center Restroom Project and Jeopardy Building.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Decrease CDBG funds in the amount of $1,250,000 from PY 41 43M546 Pacoima Arts Incubator within the Community Development Trust Fund No. 424.

    2. Increase Account 43N466 Ritchie Valens Recreation Center Restroom Project in the amount of $250,000 within the Community Development Trust Fund No. 424.

    3. Increase Account 43XXX Jeopardy Building Site Improvement Project in the amount of $1,000,000 within the Community Development Trust Fund No. 424.

  3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the Housing and Community Investment Department, or designee, to prepare any other Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with the intent of this motion, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and; INSTRUCT the Controller to implement these instructions.

  4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the Housing and Community Investment Department, or designee, to amend the respective Consolidated Plans, as necessary, in accordance with the adopted City's Citizen Participation Plan.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(61)16-0754
16-0754
CD 7

MOTION (FUENTES - HUIZAR) relative to partial funding  for a transit oriented development and economic prosperity planning study relative to an envisioned light rail line along Van Nuys Boulevard.

 

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

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $373,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281207 (CD 7 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Valley Account in the Long-Range Planning Fund No . 52F for a transit oriented development and economic prosperity planning study relative to an envisioned light rail line along Van Nuys Boulevard.

  2. ALLOCATE $150,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281207 (CD 7 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Valley Economic Development Corporation for community outreach associated with the above described transit oriented development and economic prosperity planning study and to engage in developing a local economic/community-building plan to complement, supplement, and leverage the planning exercise.

  3. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary document(s) or agreement(s) with the above named organization, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate , in the above amount, for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the District to execute any such documents on behalf of the City, as may be needed.

  4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(62)14-1077-S1
14-1077-S1
CD 7

MOTION (FUENTES - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to the use of a mobile stage for the Council District Seven, Oldies Car Show and Concert on Sunday, July 24, 2016.

 

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

 

APPROPRIATE $696.00 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No 1090 (Salaries - Overtime), for cost associated with the use of a mobile stage for the Council District Seven, Oldies Car Show and Concert on Sunday, July 24, 2016 - said funds to be reimbursed to the General Fund by Richard Alvarado and the Oldies Car Club, San Fernando Valley.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(63)14-1174-S11
14-1174-S11

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - HUIZAR) relative to a request to allocate taxable CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds in an amount not to exceed $30,000 for the purpose of implementing economic development analyses, real estate analysis, urban design analysis, and public art along Crenshaw Boulevard between 48th and 60th Streets.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. UTILIZE taxable CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds available to Council District Eight in an amount not to exceed $30,000 from the Crenshaw/Slauson Redevelopment Project Area in part to conduct economic development analyses and real estate analyses along Crenshaw Boulevard between 48th and 60th Streets by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC).

  2. FIND that the services to be performed by the LAEDC are for the performance of professional, scientific, expert, technical, or other special services of a temporary and occasional character for which competitive bidding is not practicable or advantageous and that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by independent contractors than by City employees.

  3. REQUEST the Economic and Workforce Development Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer, Chief Legislative Analyst, Council District Eight, and any other applicable City department, provide a report with recommendations to the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee within 10 days to allocate taxable CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds in an amount not to exceed $30,000 for the purpose of implementing economic development analyses, real estate analysis, urban design analysis, and public art along Crenshaw Boulevard between 48th and 60th Streets along the same corridor as identified in the Bond Expenditure Agreement and Bond Spending Plan for the Crenshaw/Siauson Redevelopment Project Area.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(64)14-1174-S12
14-1174-S12
CD 7

MOTION (FUENTES - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to the public infrastructure improvements along or near Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima including, but not limited to, the reconstruction of Pacoima Green Streets/Green Alley program, the Bradley Avenue Green Alley project, and a related apprenticeship program.

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. UTILIZE both tax-exempt and all remaining taxable CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds available to Council District Seven from the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment Project Area in an amount not to exceed $4 million to assist in the feasibility analysis, development costs, and administration costs related to public infrastructure improvements along or near Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima including, but not limited to, the reconstruction of Pacoima Green Streets/Green Alley program, the Bradley Avenue Green Alley project, and a related apprenticeship program.

  2. REQUEST  the Economic and Workforce Development Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer, Chief Legislative Analyst, Council District Seven, Bureau of Engineering, and any other applicable City department to provide a report with recommendations to the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee to allocate and expend expeditiously both tax-exempt and all remaining taxable CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceed in an amount not to exceed $4 million to assist with the feasibility analysis, development costs, project management and other related administration costs related to facade program, public infrastructure improvements along or near Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima including, but not limited to, the reconstruction of Pacoima Green Streets/Green Alley program, the Bradley Avenue Green Alley project, and a related apprenticeship program as described above and identified in the Bond Expenditure Agreement and Bond Spending Plan for the Pacoima Redevelopment Project Area.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(65)16-0011-S10
16-0011-S10
CD 6

MOTION (MARTINEZ - KREKORIAN) relative to funding  for enhanced community beautification services in Council District Six.

 

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

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $80,000 in the Council District Six portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74 Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) to be allocated as follows for enhanced community beautification services in Council District Six: $60,000 to the Northeast Valley Graffiti Busters and $20,000 to Sun Valley Graffiti Busters.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification to prepare the necessary documents and payments to these organizations, in these amounts, and for the above purposes and, if necessary, amend the existing contracts with these organizations to include the expanded scope of work and increased funding as set forth above.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services as well as the Department of Public Works Office of Accounting to make any technical corrections or clarification as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(66)16-0753
16-0753
CD 7

MOTION (FUENTES - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding  for neighborhood cultural planning and vitality.

 

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

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $448,284 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account: No. 281207 (CD 7 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to a new Account in the  Cultural Affairs Fund No. 844/30, Revenue Source 5301, entitled Neighborhood Cultural Planning and Vitality to support neighborhood cultural planning and vitality.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Cultural Affairs Department to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(67)16-0756
16-0756
CD 6

MOTION (MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL) relative to issuing a Right of Entry permit to the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City (UFLAC) to allow immediate access to the old Fire Station No.7 located at 14123 Nordhoff Street, Arleta,CA 91331.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. REQUEST the Department of General Services, in consultation with the City Attorney to issue a Right of Entry permit, and any other necessary documents, to the UFLAC to allow them immediate access to the site.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services, in consultation with Office of the City Attorney to negotiate and execute a lease with the UFLAC for property located at old Fire Station No.7, 14123 Nordhoff Street, Arleta, CA 91331.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Englander
(1)
ITEM NO.(68)16-0752
16-0752
CD 15

MOTION (BUSCAINO - CEDILLO - MARTINEZ) relative to negotiating and executing a lease with Kaiser Permanente for former Fire Station 65.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. DIRECT the Department of General Services, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer and the City Attorney, to negotiate and execute a lease, with Kaiser Permanente for former Fire Station 65 (1525 East 103rd Street) for a term of three years, with two one-year renewal options, at the rate of $1 per year, with the understanding that Kaiser Permanente will perform all necessary capital improvements.

  2. DIRECT the Department of General Services, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer and the City Attorney, to negotiate the direct sale of the former Watts Library (located at 1501 East 103rd Street) to Kaiser Permanente and to prepare and present the documents necessary to effectuate this sale.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
16-0010-S28
16-0010-S28MOTION (O'FARRELL - MARTINEZ) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Alex Baires on November 6, 2015.
16-0781
16-0781

MOTION (FUENTES - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for the Lopez Canyon Equestrian Trails and Trail Head Project.

 

15-1177
15-1177MOTION (KORETZ - HUIZAR) relative to amending prior Council action of November 10, 2015 regarding the temporary closure of walkways located along Manning Avenue leading to cul-de-sacs at Edith and Philo Streets.
14-0881
14-0881MOTION (RYU - PRICE) relative to reactivating and restoring the Franklin Hills/Community Naming or Renaming application to its recent legislative status.
16-0782
16-0782MOTION (CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to reprograming Community Development Block Grant funds to cover a shortfall in funding for Shelter Partnerships which delivers technical assistance to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
16-0004-S2
16-0004-S2
Kenneth Lee          Fuentes - Blumenfield

At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
16-0003-S2
16-0003-S2
Richard "Dick" Stanley Karnette        Buscaino - All Councilmembers
James Lewis FrancoCedillo - All Councilmembers
Daniel GarciaCedillo - All Councilmembers
Whitney Burnett MacleodBlumenfield - All Councilmembers
Jona GoldrichKoretz - All Councilmembers

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

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
 
 
 
By
 
 
 
Council Clerk                                                       PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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Regular meeting recessed at 12:42 pm
Special meeting convened at 12:43 pm
Special meeting adjourned at 12:59 pm
Regular meeting convened at 1:00 pm













Los Angeles City Council Agenda, Continuation Agenda
Friday, July 1, 2016
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM


CONTINUED FROM: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 and Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - REVISED - ALL ITEMS FORTHWITH




Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(69)16-1800-S2
16-1800-S2

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT, COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY, BALLOT RESOLUTIONS and ELECTION ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to submitting to the voters a proposed Parcel Tax Proposition, related to Homelessness and Housing, and calling a Special Election on the Proposition and consolidating it with the State General Election to be held on November 8, 2016.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 1, 2016 

 

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 29, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Refer, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
REFERRED TO THE RULES, ELECTION, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
ITEM NO.(70)13-1103
13-1103
CD 6

FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR), CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS OF FACT, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Van Nuys Fire Station No. 39 Project.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. CERTIFY that the Van Nuys Fire Station No. 39 Project FEIR (SCH 2015031067), attached to the Council file, was completed in compliance with the CEQA and that the FEIR was presented to Council, as the decision-making body of the City of Los Angeles; and that the Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the FEIR; and that the FEIR reflects and expresses the City's independent judgment and analysis.

  2. ADOPT the CEQA Findings of Fact, attached to the Council file.

  3. ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring Program, attached to the Council file.

  4. SPECIFY that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are in the custody of the City Clerk located at 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, California, 90012 and that the files of the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering (BOE), are located at 1149 South Broadway, Suite 600, Los Angeles, California 90015. 
           
  5. APPROVE the Van Nuys Fire Station No. 39 Project as described in the FEIR, attached to the Council file. 

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board of Public Works reports that the proposed Van Nuys Fire Station No. 39 Project has a construction budget of approximately $20,200,000 with funding from the surplus Proposition F Fire Facilities General Obligation Board Program savings, program contingency, and accrued interest.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted. 

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 28, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, O'Farrell
(2)