Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM



(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL
Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Englander, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (13);  Absent: Cedillo and Martinez (2)
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-S487
16-0160-S487
CD 9

6121 South San Pedro Street aka 6123 South San Pedro Street.  (Lien: $3,492.65)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 16, 2016
(b)16-0160-S488
16-0160-S488
CD 15

628 East Imperial Highway.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(c)16-0160-S489
16-0160-S489
CD 8

6400 South Normandie Avenue.  (Lien: $6,725.16)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 31, 2016
(d)16-0160-S490
16-0160-S490
CD 14

6505 North Figueroa Street.  (Lien: $2,404.30)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS LIEN WAS RESCINDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY
(e)16-0160-S491
16-0160-S491
CD 9

7656 South Main Street.  (Lien: $2,095.26)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(f)16-0160-S492
16-0160-S492
CD 8

8005 South Figueroa Street.  (Lien: $3,004.22)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(g)16-0160-S494
16-0160-S494
CD 4

8800 West Hollywood Hills Road.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(h)16-0160-S495
16-0160-S495
CD 7

8801 West Riderwood Drive.  (Lien: $3,500.24)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(i)16-0160-S496
16-0160-S496
CD 15

937 North Goodrich Avenue.  (Lien: $3,394.75)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(j)16-0160-S497
16-0160-S497
CD 12

9617 North Fullbright Avenue.  (Lien: $2,615.65)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(k)16-0160-S498
16-0160-S498
CD 10

216 South Oxford Avenue aka 214 South Oxford Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(l)16-0160-S499
16-0160-S499
CD 4

341 South Norton Avenue.  (Lien: $2,247.49)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(m)16-0160-S500
16-0160-S500
CD 2

4702 North Vineland Avenue.  (Lien: $1,010.84)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(n)16-0160-S501
16-0160-S501
CD 10

5426 West Adams Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,537.08)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(o)16-0160-S502
16-0160-S502
CD 10

1101 South Arlington Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 31, 2016
(p)16-0160-S503
16-0160-S503
CD 6

14800 West Calahan Street.  (Lien: $4,467.00)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 31, 2016
(q)16-0160-S504
16-0160-S504
CD 4

1628 North Formosa Avenue No. B.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(r)16-0160-S505
16-0160-S505
CD 6

15201 West Oxnard Street.  (Lien: $1,010.84)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(s)16-0160-S506
16-0160-S506
CD 14

5479 East Huntington Drive North.  (Lien: $8,730.27)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 16, 2016
(t)16-0160-S507
16-0160-S507
CD 3

19644 West Victory Boulevard.  (Lien: $4,532.57)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 16, 2016
(u)16-0160-S508
16-0160-S508
CD 6

6938 North Peach Avenue.  (Lien: $7,507.36)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 16, 2016
(v)16-0160-S509
16-0160-S509
CD 7

9441 North Sepulveda Boulevard.  (Lien: $384.00)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
ITEM NO.(2)16-0206
16-0206
CD 8

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of a portion of the T-shaped alley westerly of Figueroa Street between Florence Avenue and 73rd Street (VAC-E1401266).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed vacation of a portion of the T-shaped alley westerly of Figueroa Street between Florence Avenue and 73rd Street.

  2. FIND that the vacation of a portion of the T-shaped alley westerly of Figueroa Street between Florence Avenue and 73rd Street is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit A of the March 4, 2016 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:

    A portion of the T-shaped alley westerly of Figueroa Street between Florence Avenue and 73rd Street.

  4. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of a portion of the T-shaped alley westerly of Figueroa Street between Florence Avenue and 73rd Street. Upon vacation of the alley, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the right-of-way. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easement.

  5. FIND that the vacation of a portion of the T-shaped alley westerly of Figueroa Street between Florence Avenue and 73rd Street is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.

  6. FIND that the vacation of a portion of the T-shaped alley westerly of Figueroa Street between Florence Avenue and 73rd Street is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.

  7. FIND that the vacation of a portion of the T-shaped alley westerly of Figueroa Street between Florence Avenue and 73rd Street is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.

  8. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated March 4, 2016 with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 17, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
ITEM NO.(3)16-0705
16-0705
CD 12

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes on the southerly line of Prairie Street and the westerly line of Shirley Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-10002).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes on the southerly line of Prairie Street and the westerly line of Shirley Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-10002) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer to dedicate the easement for sidewalk purposes on the southerly line of Prairie Street and the westerly line of Shirley Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-10002), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the June 14, 2016 City Engineer report to Council.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for sidewalk purposes on the southerly line of Prairie Street and the westerly line of Shirley Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-10002), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the June 14, 2016 City Engineer report.

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(4)16-0706
16-0706
CD 4

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on the west sideline of Panorama Terrace, south of Meadow Valley Terrace (Right of Way No. 36000-2123).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on the west sideline of Panorama Terrace, south of Meadow Valley Terrace (Right of Way No. 36000-2123) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer to dedicate the easement for street purposes on the west sideline of Panorama Terrace, south of Meadow Valley Terrace (Right of Way No. 36000-2123), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the June 14, 2016 City Engineer report to Council.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for street purposes on the west sideline of Panorama Terrace, south of Meadow Valley Terrace (Right of Way No. 36000-2123), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the June 14, 2016 City Engineer report.

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that a $3,317 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(5)16-0707
16-0707
CD 4

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street and sidewalk purposes on the north side of Wilshire Boulevard, between Fairfax Avenue and Curson Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2130).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for street and sidewalk purposes on the north side of Wilshire Boulevard, between Fairfax Avenue and Curson Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2130) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer to dedicate the easement for street and sidewalk purposes on the north side of Wilshire Boulevard, between Fairfax Avenue and Curson Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2130), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the June 14, 2016 City Engineer report to Council.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for street and sidewalk purposes on the north side of Wilshire Boulevard, between Fairfax Avenue and Curson Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2130), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the June 14, 2016 City Engineer report.

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that a $3,317 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(6)16-0709
16-0709
CD 7

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for storm drain purposes on property south of Cora Street west of Oro Vista Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2145).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for storm drain purposes on property south of Cora Street west of Oro Vista Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2145) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer to dedicate the easement for storm drain purposes on property south of Cora Street west of Oro Vista Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2145), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the June 14, 2016 City Engineer report to Council.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for storm drain purposes on property south of Cora Street west of Oro Vista Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2145), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the June 14, 2016 City Engineer report.

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Martinez
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(7)16-0773
16-0773

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Cynthia McClain-Hill to the Board of Police Commissioners.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Cynthia McClain-Hill to the Board of Police Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2021, to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Robert Saltzman, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. McClain-Hill resides in Council District 14. (Current commission gender composition: M = 2; F = 2)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Completed.

 

Background Check: Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 14, 2016

 

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

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (15)
ITEM NO.(8)14-1585
14-1585

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Clarifying Ordinance for nuisance abatement proceedings and related code compliance.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated July 22, 2015, adding Section 7.35.10 of Article 4.6 of Chapter I of Division 7 to the Los Angeles Administrative Code, to clarify that notices or instruments related to proceedings for the collection of nuisance abatement costs, or any fee, cost or charge incurred from code enforcement activities shall be entitled to recordation.

 

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, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(9)16-0212
16-0212

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to adding Article 6.4 to Chapter IV of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to restrict the sale of butane.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 23, 2016, adding Article 6.4 to Chapter IV of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to restrict the sale of butane.

 

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 - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(10)16-0554
16-0554
CD 9

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to naming the intersection of 52nd Street and Wadsworth Avenue as Dr. Gentry Richardson, Sr., Square.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the naming of 52nd Street and Wadsworth Avenue as Dr. Gentry Richardson, Sr., Square.

  2. DIRECT that a sign be erected below the square dedication at the intersection of 52nd Street and Wadsworth Avenue to include the following language: Dr. William Lugene Smith, Founder Bethlehem Baptist Church.

  3. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to fabricate and install permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at or suitably near this location.

 

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, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(11)15-0600-S96
15-0600-S96

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to outside counsel expenditures for the second and third quarters of Fiscal Year (FY) 2016.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the City Attorney reports relative to outside counsel expenditures for FY 2016 for the second quarter ending December 31, 2015 and for the third quarter ending March 31, 2016.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(12)14-0543
14-0543

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization for the Director of Finance to execute a contract with FTN Financial Main Street Advisors, LLC for investment advisory services.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Director, Office of Finance, or designee, to execute a contract with FTN Financial Main Street Advisors, LLC for a term of May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2021, with an option to extend by five years, for a total of ten years.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Director, Office of Finance, or designee, to extend the term of the agreement with FTN Financial Main Street Advisors, LLC by up to five years, for a total of ten years, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
        

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that funding for the contract is available in Fund No. 100/39, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services). The recommendations are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that there is no additional impact on the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 9, 2016

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(13)16-0330
16-0330

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Investment Reports for the months of February, March, and April 2016.

 

Recommendation for Council action: 

 

NOTE and FILE the Investment Reports submitted by the Office of Finance for the months of February, March, and April 2016.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(14)16-0297
16-0297

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to extending the appellate decision timeline for land use planning cases.

 

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

 

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance to delegate authority to the Council President, or his Councilmember designee, to extend the 75 days appellate decision timeline for land use planning cases, and which is currently vested with the City Council per Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32D(3), Time for Appellate Decision.

 

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, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(15)10-2335
10-2335

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to non-technical corrections and improper code section references of Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), amending portions of Chapter IX of the LAMC to make non-technical and grammatical corrections, correct improper code section references, and other changes to obtain consistency with Chapter IX of the LAMC.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(16)15-0616-S2
15-0616-S2

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the approval of departmental records disposition schedules for various City departments.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the records disposition schedules of the following departments:

 

  1. Aging

  2. Airports (Including a new schedule of duplicate records for the Economic Development Services Division)

  3. City Administrative Officer (Including the retention recommendation of the City Attorney for item 0001 - Analysis of Proposed Contracts)

  4. Ethics (Including the updated schedule of original records and two additions to the schedule of duplicate records)

  5. Water and Power

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no fiscal impact of approving these schedules. Savings could result if City departments dispose of records more promptly under the new authorization procedures created by Ordinance 183754 than they did under the prior procedures. Currently the City Records Center is holding over 78,000 boxes of records that are eligible for destruction at an annual expense to the City in commercial records storage equivalents of over $121,000.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(17)14-1427
14-1427

APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to a request from the Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA) for authority to execute a contract with Critical Signal Technologies (CST) to provide Emergency Alert Response System (EARS) services for seniors in the City of Los Angeles. 

 

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

  

  1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish new accounts and appropriate $100,491 within the Senior Human Services Program Fund No. 42J as follows:

      Account       Title Amount
      02N102 Aging      $100,491
           
    2. Increase the appropriations within Fund No. 100/02, and transfer funds on an as-needed basis (Revenue Source Code No. 5693) as follows:

        Fund/Dept. Account Title Amount
      From:  42J/02 02M102 Aging $100,491
               
      To: 100/02 001010 Salaries-General 59,622
        100/02 002120 Printing and Binding 9,000
        100/02 003040 Contractual Services 7,000
        100/02 006010 Office and Admin. Exp. 24,689
            Total:  $100,491
               
    3. Expend funds upon proper written demand of the General Manager, LADOA, or designee.

  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments that are consistent with Mayor and Council actions on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions. 

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 21, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(18)16-0243
16-0243

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a research partnership with appropriate entities to determine what investments should be made to achieve 100 percent renewable energy portfolio for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP).

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian - Bonin - Wesson):

 

  1. REQUEST the LADWP to report with a program to develop and implement a research partnership, utilizing relationships with the region's universities, members of the Southern California Public Power Authority, the California Independent System Operator, neighboring utilities and other stakeholders, with the objective of determining what investments should be made to achieve a 100 percent renewable energy portfolio for the LADWP.

  2. REQUEST the aforementioned research partnership to utilize the resources and develop in partnership with the efforts of the U.S. Department of Energy and its support of Mission Innovation and the Breakthrough Energy Coalition.

 

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.

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 3, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
ITEM NO.(19)15-0842
15-0842

AD HOC ON COMPREHENSIVE JOB CREATION PLAN COMMITTEE REPORT relative to business regulations by state, county, and city.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the Chief Legislative Analyst report dated June 27, 2016 relative to business regulations by state, county, and city.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(20)

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-S255
16-0005-S255
CD 9

819 West 62nd Street. (Case No. 519883) Assessor I.D. No. 6004-012-011

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
(b)16-0005-S256
16-0005-S256
CD 11

1529 South Bundy Drive (Case No. 544220) Assessor I.D. No. 4263-038-036

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
(c)16-0005-S253
16-0005-S253
CD 8

1626 West 38th Place (Case No. 405400) Assessor I.D. No. 5035-025-006

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
(d)16-0005-S257
16-0005-S257
CD 11

1840 South Federal Avenue (Case No. 555105) Assessor I.D. No. 4261-025-020

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
(e)16-0005-S260
16-0005-S260
CD 14

4625 East Twining Street (Case No. 437670) Assessor I.D. No. 5213-022-018

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
(f)16-0005-S252
16-0005-S252
CD 6

14032 West Roscoe Boulevard (Case No. 546610) Assessor I.D. No. 2213-001-006

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
(g)16-0005-S251
16-0005-S251
CD 6

14712 West Delano Street (Case No. 534950) Assessor I.D. No. 2241-018-005

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
(h)16-0005-S258
16-0005-S258
CD 13

110 South Hoover Street (Case No. 8362) Assessor I.D. No. 5155-001-021

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
(i)16-0005-S259
16-0005-S259
CD 13

145 North Kenmore Avenue (Case No. 528574) Assessor I.D. No. 5518-016-014

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
(j)16-0005-S254
16-0005-S254
CD 8

433 West 77th Street. (Case No. 513962) Assessor I.D. No 6020-033-014

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(21)16-0794
16-0794
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of MICHAEL KEATON on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of Michael Keaton at 6931 Hollywood Boulevard.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that this action does not impact the General Fund.  All costs are paid by the permittee.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(22)15-1177
15-1177

MOTION (KORETZ - HUIZAR) relative to amending prior Council action of November 10, 2015 to delete language regarding the temporary closure of walkways located along Manning Avenue.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AMEND prior Council action of November 10, 2015 to delete the following language regarding the temporary closure of walkways located along Manning Avenue:

 

and Philo Street and similarly situated cul-de-sacs in the area

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(23)16-0010-S28
16-0010-S28

MOTION (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.

 

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

 

  1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Alex Baires on November 6, 2015.

  2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

  3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(24)15-0811-S1
15-0811-S1
CD 3

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - BUSCAINO) relative to funding for Los Angeles Conservation Corps efforts to plant/maintain trees along Sherman Way from Lindley to Wilbur.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $72,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for the Los Angeles Conservation Corps efforts to plant and maintain trees along Sherman Way from Lindley to Wilbur in Council District Three, as further described in the text of this Motion.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Board 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, (15)
ITEM NO.(25)16-0011-S11
16-0011-S11
CD 7

MOTION (FUENTES - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for the Los Angeles Conservation Corps Program of various street maintenance efforts and services throughout Council District Seven.

 

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

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $60,000 in the Council District Seven 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) for the Los Angeles Conservation Corps Program of coordinating various street maintenance efforts and services.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to make any technical corrections or clarification as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(26)16-0781
16-0781
CD 7

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

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER $126,500 from the Lopez Canyon Landfill Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 531/14, Account No. L302, to the Bureau of Sanitation Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund No. 508/50, Revenue Source Code No. 530100 for the Lopez Canyon Equestrian Trails and Trail Head Project (SR001) to fund the construction costs for the Lopez Canyon Equine Trails.

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

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(27)16-0011-S12
16-0011-S12
CD 7

MOTION (FUENTES - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for the Fenton and Terra Bella Sidewalk Construction Project.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $160,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281207 (CD Seven Redevelopment Projects - Services) and $290,000 in the Council District Seven portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 (Total: $450,000) to a new Account in the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50 entitled, Fenton and Terra Bella Sidewalk Construction, for the Fenton and Terra Bella Sidewalk Construction Project, as further described in the text of this Motion.

  2. DECLARE the above described project to be an urgent necessity in order for the Bureau of Engineering to award the project using an emergency on-call contractor.

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

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(28)16-0782
16-0782

MOTION (CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to reprogramming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to cover a shortfall in funding for Shelter Partnership which delivers technical assistance to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA).

 

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

 

  1. REPROGRAM CDBG funds in the amount of $20,000 from the Program Year (PY) 42 (2016-17) LAHSA administrative line item (Line 123) to the PY 42 LAHSA Technical Assistance (Shelter Partnership) (Line 124).

  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Housing and Community Investment Department, or designee, to prepare 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.

  3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, 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, (15)
ITEM NO.(29)14-0881
14-0881

MOTION (RYU - PRICE) relative to reactivating and restoring the Franklin Hills/Community Naming or Renaming application.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

REACTIVATE the Franklin Hills/Community Naming or Renaming application which expired per Council policy, and RESTORE to its most recent legislative status as of the date of the Council File's expiration.

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (15)
RECEIVED AND FILED
ITEM NO.(30)15-0010-S26
15-0010-S26

MOTION (CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the unsolved murder of Lorri Anderson for an additional six months.

 

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

 

REAFFIRM Council's findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the unsolved murder of Lorri Anderson (Council Action of September 28, 2015, Council file No. 15-0010-S26) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the offer of reward by the Office of the City Clerk  and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment of a City reward in this instance.

   

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(31)16-0010-S2
16-0010-S2

MOTION (HUIZAR - KORETZ) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the unsolved murder of Alfredo Trevino for an additional six months.

 

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

 

REAFFIRM Council's findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the unsolved murder of Alfredo Trevino (Council Action of February 2, 2016, Council file No. 16-0010-S2) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the offer of reward by the Office of the City Clerk  and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment of a City reward in this instance.

   

Adopted to Note and File, (15)
NOTED AND FILED
ITEM NO.(32)

FINAL MAPS in the various Council Districts.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the Final Maps and Adopt the City Engineer Reports as detailed in the various listed Council files, including bonds, agreements, contracts and other related issues as specified:

(a)16-0772
16-0772
CD 2

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2005-0726 located at 6460 Mary Ellen Avenue northerly of Victory Boulevard.

 

(Bond No. C-127270)

(Quimby Fee: $2,429)

Subdivider: Jake H. Jung and Jeong Min Jung; Engineer/Surveyor: Jack Little Co.

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(b)16-0748
16-0748
CD 10

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 72525 located at 1822-1826 South Redondo Boulevard northerly of Washington Boulevard.

 

(Bond No. C-127754)

(Quimby Fee: $42,684)

Subdivider: 1822 South Redondo Partners, LP.; Surveyor: Harvey Goodman

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(c)16-0769
16-0769
CD 2

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 68974 located at 11909 West Laurelwood Drive westerly of Carpenter Avenue.

 

(Bond No. C-127755)

(Quimby Fee: $19,775)

Subdivider: Parkway Investment Group, Inc.; Surveyor: Mark Danielson/Danielson Surveying

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(d)16-0770
16-0770
CD 14

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 72735 located at 2265 West Fair Park Avenue and 4950 North Ellenwood Drive easterly of Ellenwood Avenue and northerly of Fair Park Avenue.

 

(Bond No. C-127271)

(Quimby Fee: $27,685)

Subdivider: Fair Park Homes, LLC; Surveyor: Bryan Gentry

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(e)16-0801
16-0801
CD 13

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2013-3606 located at 851-853 North Cherokee Avenue, lying along the westerly side of Cherokee Avenue and southerly or Willoughby Avenue.

 

(Quimby Fee: $11,865)

Subdivider: JAHZ, LLC;  Surveyor: Thomas D. Iacobellis

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
MAP APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(f)16-0807
16-0807
CD 5

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 70542, located at 643 North Hayworth Avenue southerly of Melrose Avenue.

 

(Quimby Fee: $11,865)

Subdivider: Hayworth Urban Townhomes, LLC;  Reynaldo T. De Rama/Tala Associates

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
MAP APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
12-0010-S45
12-0010-S45

MOTION (CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the unsolved murder of Andres Ordonez for an additional six months.

16-0837
16-0837MOTION (CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to approval of contracts with nonprofit sub-recipients to implement projects approved in the 41st and 42nd Housing and Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan.
16-0838
16-0838

MOTION (RYU - HUIZAR) relative to funding services for the Asian Pacific American Legislative Staffers Annual Intern Reception.

 

15-1125
15-1125MOTION (WESSON - MARTINEZ) and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of an Underground Utility District for the area along the eastern side of La Cienega Boulevard south of Wrightcrest Drive.
13-1186
13-1186MOTION (KREKORIAN - BUSCAINO) relative to amending prior Council action of September 25, 2013 regarding settlement in the case entitled Mesa RHF Housing Partners v. City of Los Angeles.
16-0010-S29
16-0010-S29MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - FUENTES) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Todd Britt on September 16, 2015. 
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
16-0004-S2
16-0004-S2
Henrik Rehbinder Cedillo - Price
Dia Del Salvadoreno       Cedillo - Price

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
Rutha Mae "Mable" Flores      Wesson - All Councilmembers 
James M. NederlanderEnglander - O'Farrell - All Councilmembers
Carlos "Charlie" RicoBuscaino - All Councilmembers
Garry MarshallRyu - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Englander, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (15)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Closing Text
ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
 
 
 
By
 
 
 
Council Clerk                                                       PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL