Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Friday, August 19, 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, Buscaino, Englander, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (10); Absent: Bonin, Cedillo, Huizar, Koretz and Krekorian (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-S148
16-0160-S148
CD 11

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of July 1, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Martinez
(5)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(b)16-0160-S155
16-0160-S155
CD 11

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of July 1, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Martinez
(5)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(c)16-0160-S324
16-0160-S324
CD 11

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of July 1, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Martinez
(5)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(d)16-0160-S255
16-0160-S255
CD 11

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of July 1, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Martinez
(5)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(2)15-0978
15-0978
CD 3

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to prohibiting the parking of vehicles with a For Sale sign on certain streets in Council District Three.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated December 3, 2015 amending Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 87.55, which prohibits the parking of a vehicle displaying a For Sale sign or placard advertising the private sale of that vehicle, to add the following:

 

  1. Both sides of Sherman Way between Winnetka Avenue and Corbin Avenue

  2. The east side of Sepulveda Boulevard between San Jose Street and Chatsworth Street

  3. Both sides of Hubbard Street between Glenoaks Boulevard and Herrick Avenue

  4. Both sides of Van Nuys Boulevard between Remick Avenue and Laurel Canyon Boulevard

 

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, Ordinance Over, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(5)
ORDINANCE HELD OVER TO AUGUST 26, 2016
ITEM NO.(3)16-0295
16-0295
CD 15

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to prohibit the parking of vehicles displaying a For Sale sign or placard advertising the private sale of that vehicle on the south side of West Redondo Beach Boulevard between South Vermont Avenue and the I-110 Freeway.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated June 16, 2016 amending LAMC Section 87.55, which prohibits the parking of a vehicle displaying a For Sale sign or placard advertising the private sale of that vehicle, to add the following street to Subsection (a): South side of West Redondo Beach Boulevard between South Vermont Avenue and the I-110 Freeway.

 

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, Ordinance Over, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(5)
ORDINANCE HELD OVER AUGUST 26, 2016
ITEM NO.(4)16-0037-S11
16-0037-S11

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a donation from the Los Angeles Police Foundation to fund the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Harbor Area’s Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) Program.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the $42,500 monetary donation from the Los Angeles Police Foundation to fund the LAPD, Harbor Area’s DART Program, 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, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(5)
ITEM NO.(5)16-0037-S12
16-0037-S12

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a donation from the Los Angeles Police Foundation to fund a consultant contract for expert advice and guidance on crime prevention strategies for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the $25,000 monetary donation from the Los Angeles Police Foundation to fund a consultant contract for Mr. Stephen R. Jacobs, for a period of three months beginning May 11, 2016 through August 10, 2016, to provide expert advice and guidance on crime prevention strategies, crime analysis, resource management and leadership development, 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, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(5)
ITEM NO.(6)16-0795
16-0795
CD 13

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Temporary Preferential Parking District (TPPD) No. 202.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the establishment of TPPD No. 202, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. FIND that the heavy crowds, without adequate public parking in Sunset Junction, are causing an adverse parking impact on Hyperion Avenue, Lucille Avenue, and Griffith Park Boulevard as detailed below in Recommendation No. 3 and in the July 7, 2016 Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report, attached to the Council file, from which the residents deserve immediate relief.

  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 202 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58.d for the following blocks:

    1. Both sides of the residential portions of Hyperion Avenue between Effie Street to Sunset Boulevard

    2. Lucile Avenue from Sunset Boulevard to Griffith Park Boulevard

    3. Lucile Avenue from Effie Street to Griffith Park Boulevard

    4. Griffith Park Boulevard from Lucile Avenue to Edgecliff Drive

    5. Griffith Park Boulevard from Lucile Avenue to Effie Street
             
  4. AUTHORIZE the NO PARKING SATURDAY-SUNDAY; 2 HOUR PARKING, 8 AM-8 PM MONDAY-FRIDAY; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT 202 PERMITS EXEMPT as the parking restriction for use on the residential portions of all streets in TPPD No. 202 as detailed above in Recommendation No. 3 and in the July 7, 2016 LADOT report, attached to the Council file.

  5. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within the boundaries of TPPD No. 202 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58.

  6. DIRECT the LADOT, upon City Council adoption of the RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 202, to post or remove the authorized parking restrictions on the residential portions of the street segments, as detailed above in Recommendation No. 3, upon receipt and validation of the requisite petitions of the dwelling units on a street segment requesting installation or removal of the parking restriction set forth above in Recommendation No. 4, without further actions by City Council.

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing and administering TPPD No. 202.  Additionally, violations of the posted parking restrictions may result in fines deposited to the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(5)
ITEM NO.(7)16-0796
16-0796
CD 13

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Temporary Preferential Parking District (TPPD) No. 205.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the establishment of TPPD No. 205, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. FIND that there is a substantial adverse impact to the residents of the blocks detailed below in Recommendation No. 3 and detailed in the July 5, 2016 Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report, attached to the Council file, by the patrons and employees of the nearby businesses that operate at night and who park on their blocks; parking is only allowed on one side of the street.; and that the residents of the area deserve immediate relief to the parking problems that is a result of the nearby businesses.

  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 205 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58.d for North Occidental Boulevard between Easterly Terrace and Berkeley Avenue (two blocks).
                   
  4. AUTHORIZE the NO PARKING, 8 PM TO 6 AM; DISTRICT 205 PERMITS EXEMPT as the parking restriction for use on both sides of the residential portion of the street segment detailed above in Recommendation No. 3 and in the July 5, 2016 LADOT report, attached to the Council file.

  5. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within the boundaries of TPPD No. 205 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58.

  6. DIRECT the LADOT, upon City Council adoption of the RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 205, to post or remove the authorized parking restrictions upon receipt and verification of the requisite petition without further actions by City Council.

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing and administering TPPD No. 205.  Additionally, if motorists violate the posted restrictions and are found liable for their citations, additional General Fund revenue may result.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(5)
ITEM NO.(8)15-0190-S1
15-0190-S1
CD 15

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non-profit lease with Sharefest Community Development (Sharefest) for space owned by the City at the San Pedro Municipal Building, located at 638 South Beacon Street.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a new lease agreement with Sharefest, a non-profit organization located at 638 Beacon Street, under the terms and conditions substantially as outlined in the July 28, 2016 GSD report, attached to the Council file.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The GSD reports that no revenue will be generated from this lease to the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(5)
ITEM NO.(9)15-1461
15-1461
CD 1

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non-profit lease with Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) for space owned by the City at the Good Beginnings Building, located at 1839 South Hoover Street.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a new lease agreement with PACE, a non-profit community development organization located at 1839 South Hoover Street, under the terms and conditions substantially as outlined in the July 28, 2016 GSD report, attached to the Council file.

  

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The GSD reports that no revenue will be generated from this lease to the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(5)
ITEM NO.(10)00-1408-S1
00-1408-S1

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non-profit lease with Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education (SCOPE) for space owned by the City at Old Fire Station 66, located at 1715 West Florence Avenue.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a new lease agreement with SCOPE at Old Fire Station 66 under the terms and conditions substantially as outlined in the July 28, 2016 GSD report, attached to the Council file.

  

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The GSD reports that no revenue will be generated from this lease to the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(5)
ITEM NO.(11)14-1098-S1
14-1098-S1
CD 14

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non-profit lease with Bilingual Foundation of the Arts (BFA) for space owned by the City at the Los Angeles Mall, located at 201 North Los Angeles Street, Space 12.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a new lease agreement with BFA for Space 12 at the Los Angeles Mall, under the terms and conditions substantially as outlined in the July 28, 2016 GSD report, attached to the Council file.

  

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The GSD reports that no revenue will be generated from this lease to the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(5)
ITEM NO.(12)16-0037-S13
16-0037-S13

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a donation of a memorial badge display and a little library from the Business for Law Enforcement Northeast Division.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the donation of a memorial badge display and a little library from the Business for Law Enforcement Northeast Division, valued at $28,500, for the benefit of the Northeast Community Police Station of the Los Angeles Police Department; 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:  Yes

For:  Glassell Park Neighborhood Council

 

 

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(5)
ITEM NO.(13)16-0037-S18
16-0037-S18

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of a four-horse trailer for the benefit of the Metropolitan Division Mounted Platoon.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the donation of a four-horse trailer, valued at $32,214.95, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, for the benefit of the Metropolitan Division Mounted Platoon; 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, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(5)
ITEM NO.(14)16-0037-S14
16-0037-S14

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a donation of safety and technical support equipment from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for the Family Justice Center in the Operations-Valley Bureau of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the donation of safety and technical support equipment from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, valued at $18,480.84, for the benefit of the Family Justice Center in the Operations-Valley Bureau 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, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(5)
ITEM NO.(15)16-0037-S15
16-0037-S15

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a donation of gym equipment from Dumbell Man Fitness Equipment for the benefit of the Northeast Community Police Station of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the donation of gym equipment from Dumbell Man Fitness Equipment, valued at $19,450, for the benefit of the Northeast Community Police Station 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, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(5)
ITEM NO.(16)16-0037-S16
16-0037-S16

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a donation of five vehicle kennel cooling systems from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, for the benefit of the Bomb Detection Canine Section, Emergency Services Division, and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the donation of five vehicle kennel cooling systems, valued at $48,181.10, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, for the benefit of the Bomb Detection Canine Section, Emergency Services Division, and 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, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(5)
ITEM NO.(17)16-0037-S17
16-0037-S17

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of 40 iPads for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the donation of 40 iPads, valued at $23,520, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, 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, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(5)
ITEM NO.(18)16-0788
16-0788

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of 40 iPads, 40 Otterbox cases, and one month of data service for the benefit of the Fire Prevention Bureau.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the donation of 40 iPads, 40 Otterbox cases, and one month of data service valued at $41,360, from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Foundation, for the benefit of Fire Prevention Bureau; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Fire Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact to the LAFD’s budget from the acceptance of this donation. Donations provide the necessary needs of the LAFD’s Command Staff to effectively manage operations with the latest technology. Replacement or repair of items meeting City specifications and LAFD business needs may be borne by the General Fund, subject to budgetary constraints.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(5)
ITEM NO.(19)15-0834-S4
15-0834-S4

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to changing the regularly scheduled meeting day and/or times for the Health, Mental Health, and Education Committee and the Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Ryu - Koretz):

 

APPROVE the change in the regularly scheduled meeting day and time of the Health, Mental Health and Education Committee from the second and fourth Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. to the second and fourth Mondays at 10:30 a.m.; and, the change in the regularly scheduled meeting time of the Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; these changes to be effective upon adoption of this Motion.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Martinez
(5)
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-S323
16-0005-S323
CD 5

374 South La Jolia Avenue (Case No. 555716) Assessor I.D. No. 5511-036-014

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Martinez
(5)
(b)16-0005-S324
16-0005-S324
CD 9

4716 South Figueroa Street (Case No. 508061) Assessor I.D. No. 5018-035-021

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Martinez
(5)
(c)16-0005-S325
16-0005-S325
CD 14

5118 East Meridian Street (Case No. 515668) Assessor I.D. No. 5478-001-010

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Martinez
(5)
ITEM NO.(21)16-0873
16-0873
CD 13

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

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of Roma Downey at 6664 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, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Martinez
(5)
ITEM NO.(22)16-0913
16-0913
CD 4, 5

MOTION (RYU - KORETZ - KREKORIAN) relative to funding for enhanced traffic control measures at the intersections of Ventura and Sepulveda Boulevards, and Ventura Boulevard and Beverly Glen in Sherman Oaks.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $66,264 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281204 (CD 4 Redevelopment Projects - Services) and $12,132 from the Council District Five portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to Transportation Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 1090 (Salaries - Overtime) to fund enhanced traffic control measures at the intersections of Ventura and Sepulveda Boulevards, and Ventura Boulevard and Beverly Glen in Sherman Oaks, as further described in the text of this Motion.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Martinez
(5)
ITEM NO.(23)16-0912
16-0912
CD 7

MOTION (FUENTES - BONIN) relative to funding for continued assistance for homeless services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 in Council District Seven to be provided by Los Angeles Family Housing (LAFH).

 

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 (Council District Seven Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Housing Department General Fund Program No. 10A/43, Account No. 43NXXX (LAHSA Council District Seven Homeless Special Services) to continue assistance for homeless services for FY 2016-17 in Council District Seven to be provided by LAFH, the SPA 2 Coordinated Entry System provider for homeless services as further detailed in the text of this Motion.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Housing Department to negotiate and execute any document, including but not limited to an amendment to City Contract C-126258, in the above amount, for the above purposes, and subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

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

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Martinez
(5)
ITEM NO.(24)16-0723-S1
16-0723-S1
CD 9, 13

MOTION (O'FARRELL - PRICE) relative to the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $10,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Princess Apartments located in Council Districts Nine and 13.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. WAIVE the City of Los Angeles Multifamily Bond policy to allow the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue bonds not to exceed $10,000,000 to provide financing for the Project, located at 722 North Van Ness Avenue, 1648 North Kingsley Drive, and 6116 Eleanor Avenue in Council District 13; and 4335 Woodlawn Avenue in Council District Nine.

  2. INSTRUCT the Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID) to execute and enforce the terms of the Regulatory Agreement with the sponsor prior to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) hearing and notify the City Clerk that a Regulatory Agreement has been executed.

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule a TEFRA Hearing on the agenda for the City Council meeting, subject to confirmation from HCID that a Regulatory Agreement has been executed, to be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, CA  90012.

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Agenda for the City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 consideration of the TEFRA hearing results and adoption of the attached TEFRA hearing Resolution following the TEFRA hearing.

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (11); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
(4)
SET FOR HEARING AUGUST 23, 2016
ITEM NO.(25)16-0914
16-0914
CD 9, 15

MOTION (BUSCAINO - BLUMENFIELD) relative to the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $18,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Premier Apartments located in Council District Nine and 15.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. WAIVE the City of Los Angeles Multifamily Bond policy to allow the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue bonds not to exceed $18,000,000 on behalf of the Project, Premier Apartments, located at 961 West 43rd Street in Council District Nine; 581 West 92nd Street in Council District Eight; 368-378 East Imperial Highway and 833-835 East Imperial Highway in Council District 15.

  2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID) to execute and enforce the terms of the Regulatory Agreement with the sponsor prior to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) hearing and notify the City Clerk that a Regulatory Agreement has been executed.

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule a TEFRA Hearing on the agenda for the City Council meeting, subject to confirmation from the HCID that a Regulatory Agreement has been executed, to be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, CA 90012

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Agenda for the City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 consideration of the TEFRA hearing results and adoption of the attached TEFRA hearing Resolution following the TEFRA hearing.

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Martinez
(5)
SET FOR HEARING AUGUST 23, 2016
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
16-0010-S35
16-0010-S35MOTION (PRICE - BUSCAINO) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the series of robberies and a sexual assault at Metro PCS stores in Los Angeles over the period of June 17, 2016 through August 9, 2016.
16-0010-S34
16-0010-S34

MOTION (PRICE - BUSCAINO) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the series of robberies at cell phone stores in Los Angeles starting on July 22, 2016.

14-1174-S14
14-1174-S14

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - PRICE) relative to utilizing excess bond proceeds in Council District Eight to contract with The Ross Group to carry out community and business outreach along Crenshaw Boulevard between 52nd and 60th Streets.

 

15-1369-S2
15-1369-S2

MOTION (WESSON for KORETZ - KREKORIAN) relative to approving an extension of time beyond the requirement for Council action, for the property located at 411-439 South Hamel Road.

 

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
Mark ThompsonO'Farrell - All Councilmembers
Stuart Simen                             Krekorian - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Ending Roll Call
Blumenfield, Buscaino, Englander, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (10); Absent: Bonin, Cedillo, Huizar, Koretz and Martinez (5)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Adjournment

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

By:

 

      Council Clerk                                   PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

_______________________________________________________________________________

Regular meeting recessed at 10:30 a.m.

Special meeting convened at 10:31 a.m.

Special meeting adjourned at 10:43 a.m.

Regular meeting convened at 10:43 a.m.

 













Los Angeles City Council Agenda, Continuation Agenda
Friday, August 19, 2016
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM


CONTINUED FROM: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2016




Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(26)11-1008-S3
11-1008-S3
CD 1, 13

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF 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

 

AMENDING MOTION (O'FARRELL - KREKORIAN)

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AMEND the Entertainment and Facilities Committee report to make the following technical corrections:

  1. Change the address for the Goodwill Southern California site from 342 North San Fernando Road to 3150 North San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065.

  2. Change the name for the site located at 3601 Treadwell Avenue from Riverfront Studios to Riverfront Stages, Incorporated.

 

 

Adopted as Amended, (10); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Martinez
(5)