Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM



(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL
Members Present: Bonin, Buscaino, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price and President Wesson (10); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Englander, Huizar and Ryu (5)
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

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

HEARING 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-S590
16-0160-S590
CD 12

11611 North Balboa Boulevard.  (Lien: $3,580.62)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(b)16-0160-S591
16-0160-S591
CD 6

11725 West Arminta Street.  (Lien: $3,691.37)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(c)16-0160-S593
16-0160-S593
CD 7

12225 West Terra Bella Street.  (Lien: $5,015.36)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(d)16-0160-S594
16-0160-S594
CD 8

6327 South Hoover Street.  (Lien: $3,473.66)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - REDUCED LIEN AMOUNT TO $2,901.70 DUE TO PARTIAL PAYMENT; CONFIRMED BALANCE
(e)16-0160-S595
16-0160-S595
CD 13

5640 1/2 West Hollywood Boulevard.  (Lien: $3,323.68)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN WAS RESCINDED DUE TO DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY ERROR
(f)16-0160-S596
16-0160-S596
CD 10

4017 South 3rd Avenue.  (Lien: $3,340.76)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(g)16-0160-S597
16-0160-S597
CD 10

3754 South Hillcrest Drive.  (Lien: $8,859.28)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN WAS PARTIALLY PAID AND THE BALANCE RESCINDED DUE TO DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY ERROR
(h)16-0160-S598
16-0160-S598
CD 15

1803 East 105th Street.  (Lien: $10,603.18)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(i)16-0160-S599
16-0160-S599
CD 9

1734 East Washington Boulevard.  (Lien: $2,178.96)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(j)16-0160-S600
16-0160-S600
CD 12

15739 West San Jose Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 31, 2016
(k)16-0160-S601
16-0160-S601
CD 15

152 West 115th Street.  (Lien: $3,576.82)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE PROPERTY WAS DETERMINED TO BE AN OWNER-OCCUPIED, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AND THUS EXEMPT FROM LIEN PROCESSING
(l)16-0160-S602
16-0160-S602
CD 15

11627 South Main Street.  (Lien: $3,598.34)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(m)16-0160-S603
16-0160-S603
CD 2

12709 West Victory Boulevard.  (Lien: $3,616.69)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(n)16-0160-S604
16-0160-S604
CD 7

12764 North Norris Avenue.  (Lien: $3,537.58)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(o)16-0160-S605
16-0160-S605
CD 7

12977 North Norris Avenue.  (Lien: $3,615.42)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(p)16-0160-S606
16-0160-S606
CD 11

1019 East Marco Place.  (Lien: $932.40)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(q)16-0160-S607
16-0160-S607
CD 8

11422 South Vermont Avenue.  (Lien: $526.42)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(r)16-0160-S608
16-0160-S608
CD 7

13470 West Sayre Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(s)16-0160-S609
16-0160-S609
CD 6

14804 West Raymer Street aka 14801 West Raymer Street.  (Lien: $526.42)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
ITEM NO.(2)

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

Recommendation for Council action:

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

(a)16-0170-S31
16-0170-S31

Naerok Facilities Management.  (Lien: $12,512.87)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
ITEM NO.(3)16-0107-S1
16-0107-S1
CD 14

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Main and 6th Streets No. 1 Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

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

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ITEM NO.(4)16-0402
16-0402
CD 5

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Santa Monica Boulevard and Century Park West Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

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

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ITEM NO.(5)16-0413
16-0413
CD 6

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Roscoe Boulevard and Crockett Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

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

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ITEM NO.(6)16-0416
16-0416
CD 11

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Las Lomas Avenue and Anoka Drive Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

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

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ITEM NO.(7)16-0417
16-0417
CD 11

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Sunset and 7th Avenues Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

  3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to assure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ITEM NO.(8)16-0418
16-0418
CD 7

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

 

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

 

  1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

  3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to assure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ITEM NO.(9)14-1110-S1
14-1110-S1
CD 2, 6

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Sun Valley and North Hollywood No. 1 Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

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

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ITEM NO.(10)16-0462
16-0462
CD 12

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

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

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

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ITEM NO.(11)16-0463
16-0463
CD 2

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Lull Street and St. Clair Avenue Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

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

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ITEM NO.(12)16-0464
16-0464
CD 13

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Wilcox and Waring Avenues Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

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

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ITEM NO.(13)16-0480
16-0480
CD 2

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Huston Street No. 1 Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

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

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ITEM NO.(14)16-0510
16-0510
CD 13

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Glendale Boulevard and Loma Vista Place Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

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

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ITEM NO.(15)16-0512
16-0512
CD 2

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Hermitage Avenue and Weddington Street No. 2 Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

  3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to assure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ITEM NO.(16)16-0629
16-0629
CD 11

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Olympic Boulevard and Butler Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 15, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on September 7, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ITEM NO.(17)16-0593
16-0593
CD 3

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Bassett Street and Eton Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 15, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on September 7, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ITEM NO.(18)16-0592
16-0592
CD 14

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Alameda and Clock Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on  June 15, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on September 7, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ITEM NO.(19)16-0175-S1
16-0175-S1
CD 5

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Veteran Avenue and Regent Street No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 15, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on September 7, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ITEM NO.(20)16-0017-S1
16-0017-S1
CD 13

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Liberty Street and Scott Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 15, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on September 7, 2016 of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ITEM NO.(21)16-0630
16-0630
CD 13

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Larga and Glenhurst Avenues Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 15, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on September 7, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
ITEM NO.(22)16-0638
16-0638
CD 9

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the 50th and Main Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 15, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on September 7, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(23)16-0478-S1
16-0478-S1
CD 13

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION, relative to a General Plan Amendment, Zone and Height District Change, and appeals of Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review for the properties located at 5901 Sunset Boulevard and 1515 North Bronson Avenue.

 

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

 

  1. CERTIFY that the EIR (No. ENV-2013-2813-EIR; State Clearing House No. 2014021009) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State Guidelines and the City Guidelines and the City Council has reviewed the information contained therein and considered it along with other factors related to this project; that this determination reflects the independent judgement of the City; and that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 16-0478-S1 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning (DCP) in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and, ADOPT the EIR.

  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as the Findings of Council and ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

  3. ADOPT the FINDINGS made pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081 of the Public Resources Code and the Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared by the DCP and ADOPT the Statement of Overriding Considerations.

  4. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.

  5. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor, the Director of Planning and the LACPC, APPROVING the proposed General Plan Amendment from Highway Oriented Commercial to Regional Center Commercial, for the development of a 15-story, 240-foot tall mixed-use office building on an approximately 1.55-acre site with 26,000 square feet of retail space at the ground level and approximately 274,000 square feet of office uses in the tower element of the proposed building for a total of approximately 300,000 square feet of new floor area and corresponding floor area ratio of 4.5:1, for the properties located at 5901 Sunset Boulevard and 1515 North Bronson Avenue.

  6. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated April 14, 2016, amending Section 12.04 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, effecting a Zone Change and Height District Change from P-1 AND C4-1-SN to (T)(Q)C4-2D and (T)(Q)C4-2D-SN respectively, for the properties located at 5901 Sunset Boulevard and 1515 North Bronson Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.

  7. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEALS filed by Beverly Grossman on behalf of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Representative: Beverly Grossman Palmer, Strumwasser and Woocher LLP); and Jason Vogel and Bronson Avenue Properties LLC (Representative: Daniel Wright, The Silverstein Law Firm) from the determination of the LACPC and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the LACPC in approving a Conditional Use for a Major Development Project for the addition of more than 100,000 square feet of non-residential floor area; and approving a Site Plan Review for a project that would result in an increase of 50,000 gross square feet of non-residential floor area, for the properties located at 5901 Sunset Boulevard and 1515 North Bronson Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.

  8. ADVISE the applicant of Q Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.

  9. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.

  10. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

 

Applicant:  Sunset Studios Holdings, LLC

 

Representative:  Jim Pugh, Sheppard Mullin, LLC

 

Case No. CPC-2013-2812-GPA-ZC-HD-CU-SPR

 

CEQA No. ENV-2013-2813-EIR

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 27, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 26, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 31, 2016
ITEM NO.(24)16-0036
16-0036

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to adding a new Chapter 171 to Division 5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) establishing a South Park Open Space Maintenance Trust Fund.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated May 25, 2016 adding a new Chapter 171 to Division 5 of the LAAC establishing a South Park Open Space Maintenance Trust Fund.

 

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: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(25)16-0652
16-0652

INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to an application from the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) for a private line telecommunications franchise.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the application from the LACCD for a new private line telecommunications franchise.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated June 23, 2016, granting a new private line franchise to the LACCD.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Information Technology Agency reports that this private line telecommunications franchise will generate revenue in the amount of $2,400 per year. If LACCD elects to pay the full amount due for the twenty-one-year term of the franchise, the revenue due will be $50,400. In addition, the LACCD is required to provide a franchise performance bond in the amount of $37,500.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(26)15-0559
15-0559

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to adding Section 103.203.2 to Division 8 of Article 3 of Chapter X of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to establish an On-Demand Valet Parking Operator permit.

 

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

 

  1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated July 1, 2016, relative to adding Section 103.203.2 to Division 8 of Article 3 of Chapter X of the LAMC to establish an On-Demand Valet Parking Operator permit.

  2. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinance dated April 25, 2014.

 

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: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(27)13-1630
13-1630

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE, AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the third amendment to the agreement with Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) to provide product support and consulting services for the Los Angeles Harbor Department (LAHD).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

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

  2. APPROVE the LAHD Resolution No. 16-7938 authorizing Agreement No. 16-2903-C with Microsoft.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed third amendment to the agreement between the LAHD and Microsoft will extend the existing agreement by three additional years, for a total contract term of nine years, with no change in the current compensation amount of $1,492,027. All other remaining terms and conditions of the agreement will remain in effect. Approval of the proposed amendment complies with the LAHD's adopted Financial Policies and the proposed resolution will not impact the City’s General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – SEPTEMBER 2, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(28)16-0762
16-0762
CD 15

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE, AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the authorization of the agreement with San Pedro Bay Historical Society, Inc., Suzanne Matsumiya and Eugene Daub for the Joe Hill Memorial, located at 100 West 5th Street in San Pedro.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Los Angeles Harbor Department (LAHD) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(1) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the LAHD Resolution No. 16-7933 authorizing Agreement No. 16-3387 with San Pedro Bay Historical Society, Inc., Suzanne Matsumiya and Eugene Daub.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the LAHD states that the Historical Society will pay for all costs related to the design, fabrication, transport and installation of the Joe Hill Memorial plaque. The Historical Society and the artists will work together to design, fabricate and erect the memorial and raise funds for an estimated project cost of $36,700. The LAHD will be responsible for ongoing maintenance at an estimated annual cost of $400 after the installation and completion of the memorial project site.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – AUGUST 28, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – AUGUST 26, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(29)16-0478
16-0478
CD 13

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Development Agreement between the City of Los Angeles (City) and Sunset Studios Holdings, LLC for the property located at 5901 West Sunset Boulevard and 1515 North Bronson Avenue.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. CERTIFY that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (No. ENV-2013-2813-EIR; State Clearing House No. 2014021009) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State Guidelines and the City Guidelines and the City Council has reviewed the information contained therein and considered it along with other factors related to this project; that this determination reflects the independent judgement of the City; and that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 16-0478 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning (DCP) in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and, ADOPT the EIR.

  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as the Findings of Council and ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

  3. ADOPT the FINDINGS made pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081 of the Public Resources Code and the Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared by the DCP and ADOPT the Statement of Overriding Considerations.

  4. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.

  5. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a final Ordinance, authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement between the City and Sunset Studios Holdings, LLC for a 15-year term, and the provision of public benefits with a combined value of $1,750,000 for a 15-story, mixed use building on a 1.55 acre site, replacing an existing surface parking lot with approximately 26,000 square feet of ground floor retail and 274,000 square feet of office uses and a floor area ratio of 4.5:1 and up to 830 parking spaces, at the northwest corner of Sunset Boulevard and Bronson Avenue, for the properties located at 5901 West Sunset Boulevard and 1515 North Bronson Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval and modified Conditions of Approval as approved by the PLUM Committee and attached to Council file No. 16-0478.

  6. REQUEST the City Attorney, subject to the effective date of the Ordinance, to obtain all necessary signatures needed to process the Development Agreement.

  7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to Government Code Section 65868.5 that the Development Agreement is required to be filed with the County Clerk no later than ten days after the City has entered into the agreement.

 

Applicant:  Sunset Studio Holdings, LLC

 

Representative:  Jim Pugh, Sheppard Mullin, LLC

 

Case No. CPC-2015-984-DA

 

CEQA No. ENV-2013-2813-EIR

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 31, 2016
ITEM NO.(30)14-1371-S10
14-1371-S10

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an overview and update on the outreach strategy and mailing efforts for the City’s changes to the Minimum Wage.

   

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

 

  1. DIRECT the Office of Wage Standards and the Public Affairs Office to provide an overview and update to the Entertainment and Facilities Committee on the outreach strategy for the City’s changes to the Minimum Wage.

  2. DIRECT the Office of Wage Standards to report on their mailing efforts, including information on potential opportunities to include information on Department of Water and Power billing mailings and estimated costs for doing a Citywide mailing to businesses.

  3. INSTRUCT the Office of Wage Standards to report with an update in three months on inquiries received from the public and a plan for education and outreach activities to be conducted after July 1, 2016.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(31)14-0656-S24
14-0656-S24
CD 10

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an application for a Hardship Exemption from Baseline Mansionization Interim Control Ordinance No. 183496 for the property located at 1032 South Victoria Avenue.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. GRANT the Hardship Exemption from the Baseline Mansionization Interim Control Ordinance No. 183496, as noted and as described in the application attached to Council file No. 14-0656-S24, for a proposed project consisting of a new two-story construction of a 474 square-foot apartment over a 487 square-foot two-car garage, to the existing 2,066 square-foot, single level residence with a 360 square-foot rear garage, 220 square-foot rear patio and 250 square-foot rear storage shed, for the property located at 1032 South Victoria Avenue.

  2. ADVISE the applicant that this Hardship Exemption, if granted by the City Council, is not a permit or license and that any other approvals, permits and licenses required by law must be obtained from the proper agencies.

 

Applicant:  Melvin Harris

 

Representative:  Derrick Burnett

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(32)14-0656-S30
14-0656-S30
CD 10

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an application for a Hardship Exemption from Baseline Mansionization Interim Control Ordinance No. 183496 for the property located at 4320 West 12th Street.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. GRANT the Hardship Exemption from the Baseline Mansionization Interim Control Ordinance No. 183496, as noted and as described in the application attached to Council file No. 14-0656-S30, for a proposed project  consisting of a one-story (10 feet) detached recreation room of 290 square feet on backyard, and window change out and repair from single hung type to casement, on the existing single-family, single-story residence of 1,046 square feet floor area and 12 feet in height with a private carport, for the property located at 4320 West 12th Street.

  2. ADVISE the applicant that this Hardship Exemption, if granted by the City Council, is not a permit or license and that any other approvals, permits and licenses required by law must be obtained from the proper agencies.

 

Applicant:  Cheaseon Roh

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(33)16-0827
16-0827

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE, AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the agreement with C3 Business Solutions (C3) to provide functional support services for the Los Angeles Harbor Department’s (LAHD) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

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

  2. APPROVE the LAHD Resolution No. 16-7940 authorizing Agreement No. 16-3393 with C3 to provide functional support services for the LAHD’s ERP System.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed agreement between the LAHD and C3 will be for a contract term of five years and a maximum expenditure amount of $2,522,800. Funding for the 2016-17 fiscal year is approximately $250,000. The LAHD will request future funding as part of its annual budget; subject to approval by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board). The expenditures will be based on an as-needed basis and will not exceed $2,522,800 over the five-year term. Any subsequent funding after the current fiscal year must be approved by the Board as part of the LAHD’s annual budgeting process. The LAHD has included a clause in the proposed agreement to terminate the contract for a non-appropriation of funds. There is no financial impact on the City’s General Fund and funding for the proposed agreement will be included in the Harbor Revenue Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 24, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – SEPTEMBER 23, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(34)16-0167
16-0167

INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Harbor Department’s (LAHD) process to ensure compliance with mitigation measures; and efforts to make public documents, including those associated with TraPac Air Quality Mitigation Measure 17, more easily accessible.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the communication dated August 2, 2016 from the LAHD relative to the Department’s process to ensure compliance with mitigation measures; and efforts to make public documents, including those associated with TraPac Air Quality Mitigation Measure 17, more easily accessible.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(35)14-0656-S28
14-0656-S28
CD 5

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an application for a Hardship Exemption from Baseline Mansionization Interim Control Ordinance No. 183496 for the property located at 10477 Charing Cross Road.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. GRANT the Hardship Exemption from the Baseline Mansionization Interim Control Ordinance No. 183496, as noted and as described in the application attached to Council file No. 14-0656-S28, for a proposed project of adding a one-story recreation/music room, detached from the main house structure and replacing cyclone fencing with stucco finish to the existing single-family, two-story, 4,861 square-foot dwelling with attached garage, 20-foot by 40-foot swimming pool, including an existing one-story cabana room and one-story pool house, for the property located at 10477 Charing Cross Road.

  2. ADVISE the applicant that this Hardship Exemption, if granted by the City Council, is not a permit or license and that any other approvals, permits and licenses required by law must be obtained from the proper agencies.

 

Applicant:  Dale Rosenbloom

 

Representative:  Michael Silva

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(36)14-0656-S29
14-0656-S29
CD 5

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an application for a Hardship Exemption from Baseline Mansionization Interim Control Ordinance No. 183496 for the property located at 611 South Warner Avenue.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. GRANT the Hardship Exemption from the Baseline Mansionization Interim Control Ordinance No. 183496, as noted and as described in the application attached to Council file No. 14-0656-S29, for the proposed project of adding a courtyard residence of English Manor style, with two bedrooms and four bathrooms to an existing 2,110 square-foot residence of three bedrooms and three bathrooms, making a total of approximately 4,000 square feet, 33 feet high residence with five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, for the property located at 611 South Warner Avenue.

  2. ADVISE the applicant that this Hardship Exemption, if granted by the City Council, is not a permit or license and that any other approvals, permits and licenses required by law must be obtained from the proper agencies.

 

Applicant:  Shawn and Wanda Ahmadi

 

Representative:  Nina Briggs

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(37)15-1397
15-1397

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to retention of outside counsel for potential pursuit of claims against American Express for fee overcharges.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to retain the law firm of Strange and Butler on a purely contingency basis (20 percent of any recovery) to serve as co-counsel to assist the City Attorney to investigate and potentially pursue claims against American Express arising from its anti-steering rules.

 

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: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(38)13-1646-S1
13-1646-S1
CD 15

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approval of an application for the proposed formation of a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District for the Highpark Project.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the application submitted by SFI Bridgeview, LLC requesting the formation of a Community Facilities District for the Highpark Project.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to take actions necessary to engage a finance team, negotiate and execute a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with the developer, and move forward with the formation of a Community Facilities District for the Highpark Project.

  3. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical adjustments as necessary to implement the intent of the Mayor and Council actions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no impact on the City’s General Fund as a result of the recommended actions. All consultant costs associated with the formation of the Community Facilities District are paid by the developer.

 

Debt Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no debt impact on the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(39)15-0600-S103
15-0600-S103

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2015-16 Capital Improvement Expenditure Year-End Reappropriations.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the reappropriation of the June 30, 2016, capital improvement and contingencies project account balances within the listed funds, except for those accounts and amounts delineated in Attachment A of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated July 26, 2016 (attached to the Council file) and those accounts with funds that have already been reappropriated by interim actions within Fiscal Year 2015-16:

    Fund  Number/Department
    Measure R Local Return Fund 51Q/94 
    General Fund (Non-Dept. Capital Improvement Expenditure Program)     100/54
    Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund 206/50 
    Local Transportation Fund 207/94
    Park and Recreational Sites and Facilities Fund 209/88
    Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment Trust Fund 347/50
    Special Parking Revenue Fund 363/94
    Stormwater Pollution Abatement Fund 511/50
    Proposition C Anti-Gridlock Transit Improvement Fund 540/94
    Convention Center Revenue Fund 725/48
    Sewer Capital Fund 761/50
    Wastewater System Construction Fund 70F/50
    Wastewater System Rev. Bd. Cons./10A Fund 70K/50
    Wastewater Syst Comm Paper A Const Fund 70W/50
    WW Syst Comm Paper B Const Fund 70X/50
             
  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $150,000 from the Reserve Fund No. 101 to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program, Fund No. 100/54, Account No. 00G071, entitled Siqueiros Mural/Getty Foundation.

  3. REQUEST the Controller to work with the CAO to identify those accounts within Fund No. 100/54 where 2015-16 reversions have already been reappropriated.

  4. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections as necessary, subject to the availability of funds, to implement the Mayor and Council actions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that reappropriations are for previously approved General Fund and special-funded projects that were considered during the development of the 2016-17 Adopted Budget. The estimated expenditures in this report are $15,352,057 less than the estimates from the time of budget development (Attachment C of the CAO report dated July 26, 2016, attached to the Council file). This does not change available funds for 2016-17 appropriations. There is no additional impact to the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(40)95-1931-S1
95-1931-S1

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) and a Reimbursement Agreement with the California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) for reimbursement of staff costs.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Director, Department of City Planning (DCP), or designee, to take the following actions:

    1. Enter into an MOU with Metro, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, to allow reimbursement of staff costs up to $500,000 for the period from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2018 to work collaboratively with Metro to prepare amendments to the Alameda District Specific Plan and related documents, including associated environmental clearances.

    2. Enter, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works, into a Reimbursement Agreement with the CHSRA, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, to allow reimbursement of staff costs up to $255,000 for the period from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019 to coordinate on the high speed rail project.

    3. Set up a receivable of $500,000 and establish an appropriation account entitled Metro-Alameda District Specific Plan within the City Planning Grant Trust Fund No. 46Y/68 for the disbursement of funds received from Metro for the project.

    4. Submit grant reimbursement requests to Metro and deposit grant receipts in the City Planning Grants Trust Fund No. 46Y.

    5. Set up a receivable of $255,000 and establish an appropriation account entitled CHSRA within the City Planning Grant Trust Fund No. 46Y/68 for the disbursement of funds received from the CHSRA for the project.

    6. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the CHSRA and deposit grant receipts in the City Planning Grants Trust Fund No. 46Y.

  2. AUTHORIZE one City Planner position by Resolution Authority to work on the preparation of amendments to the Alameda District Specific Plan and related documents, including associated environmental clearances, and on planning and coordination of the high speed rail project.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make any technical corrections to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(41)16-0330
16-0330

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Investment Report for the month of May 2016.

 

Recommendation for Council action: 

 

NOTE and FILE the Investment Report submitted by the Office of Finance for the month of May 2016.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(42)16-0813
16-0813

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Lewitt, Hackman, Shapiro, Marshall and Harlan.

 

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

 

APPROVE the refund claim filed by Lewitt, Hackman, Shapiro, Marshall and Harlan in the amount of $52,079.00, 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, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(43)16-0814
16-0814

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Tuttle Family Enterprises, Inc.

 

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

 

APPROVE the refund claim filed by Tuttle Family Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $56,743.29, 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, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(44)16-0568
16-0568

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City's bike-share program and its potential impact on film production companies. 

   

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Martinez - Bonin):

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to report on:

    1. Whether the bike-share stations located near popular film locations may be easily removed, relocated and replaced by the film production companies upon the completion of filming and the costs associated with such activities.

    2. Any coordination efforts that may need to be implemented between LADOT, FilmL.A., Inc., and the entertainment industry in order to ensure that the bike-share stations will not significantly impact film productions and bike riders.
         
  2. INSTRUCT the LADOT to report with an update on how the department and the film community address the issues that arise regarding filming and bike-share stations during the first year of the pilot program.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(45)16-0802
16-0802
CD 8, 9, 15

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to a grant award for use by the Bureau of Sanitation for the Trees for South LA - Mitigating the Effects of the 110 Freeway project.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Sanitation, or designee, to apply for, accept, negotiate, execute and submit all grant documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements and amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, which may be necessary to receive funding, if awarded a grant, from the State of California, Natural Resources Agency for the Trees for South LA - Mitigating the Effects of the 110 Freeway project not exceeding the amount of $500,000.

  2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the submission of the grant application to the State of California and appointing the Director, Bureau of Sanitation, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests, etc. which may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution in compliance with Natural Resources Agency requirements to complete the project and expend grant funds prior to June 30, 2022, if awarded the grant.

  3. AUTHORIZE a loan from the Public Works Trust Fund (Fund No. 834) if awarded the grant, in the amount of $500,000 to front fund the project; Fund No. 834 will be reimbursed by grant proceeds on a cost reimbursement basis.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Office of Community Beatification, Board of Public Works, to amend Contract No. C-124509, or a newer 2016-17 contract, with tree planting groups to increase the contract ceiling by $500,000, and to extend either contract to cover the grant implementation period ending June 30, 2022, if the grant proposal is funded, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  5. REQUEST the Board of Public Works to authorize program work up to $500,000.

  6. AUTHORIZE the Director, Office of Accounting, Board of Public Works, to appropriate $500,000 from the Public Works Trust Fund, Fund No. 834 to the Environmental Affairs Trust Fund, Fund No. 537/50, New Account for South LA Trees 110 Freeway, and to make payments to LA Conservation Corps or a new contractor and for Bureau of Sanitation expenses.

  7. AUTHORIZE reimbursements from the State to be deposited into the Environmental Affairs Trust Fund and subsequently, to be transferred back to the Public Works Trust Fund.

  8. AUTHORIZE the Controller to make technical corrections related to this action as necessary.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board of Public Works reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  Total funding for this project will not exceed $500,000. Grant front funding for this project will be transferred from the Public Works Trust Fund (Fund No. 834), to the Environmental Affairs Trust Fund, (Fund No. 537/50), New Account (South LA Trees 110 Freeway) to front fund the project.  Grant proceeds will be deposited in Environmental Affairs Trust Fund No. 537/50, Revenue Source Code 336100.  All funds reimbursed by the grant to the Environmental Affairs Trust Fund or any other fund based on the change of funding source or appropriations would be transferred back to the Public Works Trust Fund.

 

Funds and appropriations for future fiscal years including the $75,000 funding will be provided by the Board of Public Works to fund the 1,200 trees.  Existing appropriations may change based on available cash balances.  Therefore, funds and appropriations, once determined by the Director, Bureau of Sanitation, or designee, will be certified by the Director, Bureau of Sanitation, or designee, and then will be certified by the Director, Office of Accounting, or designee, as to the status and availability of funding.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(46)16-0866
16-0866
CD 8

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for oversize vehicles on certain streets in Council District Eight.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Harris-Dawson - Bonin):

 

  1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am, on:

    1. The 1300 block of 31st Street west of South Vermont Avenue

    2. Menlo Avenue between West Adams Boulevard and West 29th Street
                     
  2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversized vehicles on the streets listed above in Recommendation No. 1.
       
  3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(47)16-0867
16-0867
CD 1,8,9

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for oversize vehicles on certain streets in Council Districts One, Eight and Nine.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Cedillo - Harris-Dawson - Price):

 

  1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am, on:

    1. South Hoover Street between the I-10 Freeway and West Jefferson Boulevard

    2. West Adams Boulevard between South Figueroa Street and South Budlong Avenue
                     
  2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversized vehicles on the streets listed above in Recommendation No. 1.
       
  3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(48)13-0230-S4
13-0230-S4
CD 14

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Channel 35 studio relocation project at the Merced Theatre and Masonic Hall buildings located in the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Park.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. REVIEW and CONSIDER the accompanying Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Channel 35 studio relocation project at the Merced Theatre and Masonic Hall buildings located in the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Park.

  2. FIND, on the basis of the whole record, that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment and that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the City’s independent judgment and analysis.

  3. ADOPT the accompanying Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Channel 35 studio relocation project.

  4. APPROVE the Channel 35 studio relocation project as described in the April 2016 Initial Study attached to the City Engineer report to the Board of Public Works dated June 20, 2016.

  5. ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Channel 35 studio relocation project Mitigated Negative Declaration.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board of Public Works reports that this project has a budget of approximately $22,250,000. The funding source for the portion of the project originates from the City’s Public Education and Governmental Access Fund and is currently a part of the City’s Information Technology Agency’s five-year budget plan. The Pico House structural retrofit project has a budget of $3,100,000. The funding source for this portion of the project is the City’s Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles Fund specified for the El Pueblo area.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(49)16-0832
16-0832

INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the approval of the contracts to change the name of the contractors from Verizon California, Inc. to Frontier California, Inc. and from Verizon Select Services, Inc. to Frontier Communications of America, Inc. for voice and data communications.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Information Technology Agency, to execute, subject to the approval of the City Attorney:

 

  1. The First Amended and Restated Contract No. C-120393 to change the name of the contractor from Verizon California, Inc. to Frontier California, Inc. and increase the term of the contract by three years for a new term effective May 10, 2012 through March 31, 2020.

  2. Amendment No. 1 to Contract C-126376 to change the name of the contractor from Verizon Select Services, Inc. to Frontier Communications of America, Inc.

  3. Amendments with Frontier California, Inc. and Frontier Communications of America, Inc. in the event of a change to the name of the company, providing that the new company agrees to the City’s terms and conditions and all other legal requirements are met.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that funding for these services has been approved through the annual budget process. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Since budgeted funds are available and future payments are subject to future appropriation, the recommendations provided above comply with the City’s Financial Policies.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(50)16-0804
16-0804

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed contract with Keolis Transit Services, LLC dba MyTransit Plus (Keolis) for the continued provision of services for the Cityride Paratransit Program Coordinator and Transit Technology services.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, to execute a contract with Keolis for the continued provision of services for the Cityride Paratransit Program Coordinator and Transit Technology services for a term of five years from September 1, 2016 to August 31, 2021 at a cost not to exceed $6,100,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no General Fund impact.  Funding is available for the proposed contract within the Proposition A Local Transit Assistance Fund.  Funding for subsequent years of the contract will be provided in those fiscal year budgets.  The City’s obligation is limited to the availability of appropriations.  The recommendations contained in the July 29, 2016 CAO report, attached to the Council file, comply with City Financial Policies in that sufficient special fund revenues are available and eligible for this purpose.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

 

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 9, 2016)

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(51)13-1634-S1
13-1634-S1

INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status and progress of the $3 million Economic Development Administration grant application for the AltaSea redevelopment project in Council District 15.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE Motion (Buscaino - Blumenfield) relative to the status and progress of the $3 million Economic Development Administration grant application for the AltaSea redevelopment project.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(52)16-0037-S20
16-0037-S20

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of the use of eight traditional billboards and two digital billboards for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the donation of the use of eight traditional billboards and two digital billboards, valued at $75,000, from the Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., for the benefit of the LAPD; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(53)11-1008-S3
11-1008-S3
CD 1, 13

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to negotiating and executing a temporary lease with Goodwill Southern California located at 342 North San Fernando Road and a temporary sublease with Riverfront Studios located at 3061 Treadwell Street to allow Northeast Area Police Station staff to utilize parking spaces at these locations.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD), in consultation with the Office of the City Attorney and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), to negotiate and execute a temporary lease with Goodwill Southern California for the property located at 342 North San Fernando Road and a temporary sublease with Riverfront Studios located at 3061 Treadwell Street to utilize parking spaces at these locations for a period of one year rent-free.

  2. AUTHORIZE the GSD, in consultation with the Office of the City Attorney and the LAPD, to execute right of entry permits, and any other necessary documents, with Goodwill Southern California and Riverfront Studios to allow the LAPD immediate access to the parking spaces while the leases are being negotiated.

 

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 to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 19, 2016
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
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-S318
16-0005-S318
CD 2

5636 North Elmer Avenue. (Case No. 441508) Assessor I.D. No. 2337-034-008

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
(b)16-0005-S319
16-0005-S319
CD 9

1016 East 24th Street. (Case No. 441215) Assessor I.D. No. 5131-022-008

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
(c)16-0005-S320
16-0005-S320
CD 11

12821 West Caswell Avenue. (Case No. 559803) Assessor I.D. No. 4236-014-021

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
(d)16-0005-S321
16-0005-S321
CD 13

1923 West Kent Street. (Case No. 515893) Assessor I.D. No. 5404-007-012

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
(e)16-0005-S322
16-0005-S322
CD 14

5215 North Eagle Dale Avenue. (Case No. 542622) Assessor I.D. No. 5680-028-008

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(55)16-0898
16-0898
CD 2

MOTION (BUSCAINO - KREKORIAN) relative to initiating alley vacation proceedings for a portion of the L-shaped alley southerly of Victory Boulevard and westerly of Bakman Avenue. 

 

 Recommendations for Council action:


  1.  INITIATE alley vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law for a portion of the L-shaped alley southerly of Victory Boulevard and westerly of Bakman Avenue.

  2.  DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.

  3.  DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested area to the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.

  4.  DIRECT the City Clerk to coordinate with the Chair, subject to the concurrence of the Council President, and schedule this request for the City Council's consideration at the appropriate time consistent with the public hearing requirement under California Street and Highways Code Section 8320.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(56)16-0895
16-0895
CD 4

MOTION (BUSCAINO - RYU) relative to initiating alley vacation proceedings for the future alley southerly of Burbank Boulevard from approximately 140 feet to 340 feet easterly of Ethel Avenue.

 

 Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1.  INITIATE alley vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law for the future alley southerly of Burbank Boulevard from approximately 140 feet to 340 feet easterly of Ethel Avenue.

  2.  DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.

  3.  DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested area to the Public Works Committee and Gang Reduction Committee.

  4.  DIRECT the City Clerk to coordinate with the Chair, subject to the concurrence of the Council President, and schedule this request for the City's Council's consideration at the appropriate time consistent with the public hearing requirement under California Street and Highways Code Section 8320.

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(57)16-0896
16-0896

MOTION (ENGLANDER - BUSCAINO) relative to the transfer of $5,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund for the acquisition of various items and supplies to upgrade Fire Station 18.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $5,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 to the Fire Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 6020 (Operating Supplies and Expense) for the acquisition of various items and supplies to upgrade Fire Station 18, as further detailed in the text of this motion.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Fire Department to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this motion.

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Ryu
(2)
Closed Session
ITEM NO.(58)16-0831
16-0831

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Nicholas Loeb v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. SC111168. (This matter involves an auto accident which occurred on August 23, 2010 on Crater Lane between Sandal Lane and Lisbon Lane.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 8, 2016)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $1,900,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from the City Attorney Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon and made payable to: Greene Broillet and Wheeler, LLP Client Trust Fund and Nicholas Loeb.

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

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(59)16-0792
16-0792

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Carlos Estuardo Salazar v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC520308. (This matter involves a vehicle versus pedestrian accident at Hollenbeck Park.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 8, 2016)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $522,500 from General Fund 100/59, Account 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009796, Recreation and Parks Liability Payouts.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $1,500,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from General Fund No, 100/59, Account No. 009796, Recreation and Parks Liability Payouts.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon and made payable to: Law Offices of J. Shaffer Smith and Associates, Law Offices of Murphy and Eftekhari, and Carlos Estuardo Salazar.

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

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(60)16-0793
16-0793

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Maria Guadalupe Molina v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC552170. (This matter involves a trip and fall incident which occurred on January 8, 2014 on the sidewalk abutting Banning Recreation Center, in the City of Los Angeles.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 8, 2016)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $325,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from the City Attorney Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon and made payable to: Edward J. Deason Client Trust Account and Maria Guadalupe Molina.

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

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(61)16-0789
16-0789

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Kimberly Carlson v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC551508. (This matter involves a trip and fall incident which occurred on March 7, 2014 at 843 North Sycamore Avenue in the City of Los Angeles.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 8, 2016)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $125,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from the City Attorney Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon and made payable to: Law Offices of Max Draitser and Kimberly Carlson.

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

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(62)16-0910
16-0910

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Alliance for a Regional Solution to Airport Congestion (ARSAC) v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS143086. (This matter involves California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) challenges to the certification of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the LAX Specific Plan Amendment Study and selection of a preferred alternative identified in the EIR for further study.)

 

(Innovation, Grants, Technology, Commerce and Trade Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on August 16, 2016)

 

 

MEETING HELD; NO ACTION TAKEN

 

 

MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
12-1152-S3
12-1152-S3

RESOLUTION (WESSON - BUSCAINO - O'FARRELL) relative to designating the Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate for the City of Los Angeles at the League of  California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach, California, October 5-7, 2016.

16-0011-S13
16-0011-S13

MOTION (ENGLANDER - RYU - BUSCAINO) relative to funds for installation of a crosswalk lighting system at Roscoe Boulevard and Jason Avenue.

16-0011-S14
16-0011-S14

MOTION (ENGLANDER - RYU - BUSCAINO) relative to additional graffiti and weed abatement services to be provided by West Valley Alliance solely for the benefit for Council District 12.

COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
16-0004-S2
16-0004-S2

Los Angeles Branch 24 of the

National Association of Letter Carriers                

Price - Harris-Dawson

 


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
Muriel Rosenberg Schoichet             Koretz - All Councilmembers
Donald Lawrence CannonKoretz - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Englander, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (14); Absent: Cedillo (1)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Signature

 

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

 

 

By

          Council Clerk                                   PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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Regular meeting recessed at 10:25
Special meeting convened at 10:25
Special meeting adjourned at 10:29
Regular meeting convened at 10:29













Los Angeles City Council Agenda, Continuation Agenda
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM


CONTINUED FROM: TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2016




Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(64)15-0002-S160
15-0002-S160

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST and RESOLUTION  relative to establishing the City's position regarding AB 2385, as amended (Jones-Sawyer), which would exempt the City from the local licensing requirement related to medical marijuana.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Koretz - Wesson), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION  to include in the City's 2015-16 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for AB 2385, as amended (Jones-Sawyer), which would exempt the City from the local licensing requirement of the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety (MMRS) Act and allow the issuance of a State license if the licensing authorities determine that the applicant meets all of the specified criteria relating to Measure D in addition to the requirements of the MMRS Act.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Nays: Buscaino
(1); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(65)15-0002-S198
15-0002-S198

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (RYU - BONIN - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to establishing the City's position regarding SB 1107 (Allen) which would permit California and local governments to enact voluntary citizen-funded election programs.

 

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

 

RESOLVE that the City of Los Angeles include in its 2015-16 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for SB 1107 (Allen) which would permit California and local governments to enact voluntary citizen-funded election programs.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

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

 

ADOPTED

 

SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION (RYU - BONIN - HARRIS-DAWSON)

 

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

 

RESOLVE that the City of Los Angeles include in its 2015-2016 State Legislative Program SUPPORT of SB 1107 IF AMENDED to make the following changes to the provisions on campaign funds/debts of officeholders convicted of a felony: 1) broaden the language to include all candidates for public office, as opposed to strictly officeholders; 2) extend the timeline for retiring campaign debt to up to 12 months; and 3) allow public matching funds to revert back to the municipality's public matching fund instead of the State General Fund.

 

 

Substitute Resolution Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)