Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, September 14, 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, Cedillo, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price and President Wesson (10);  Absent: Buscaino, Koretz, Krekorian and Ryu (4) 
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-S584
16-0160-S584
CD 3

6509 North Baird Avenue.  (Lien: $3,576.82)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 16, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Ryu
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(b)16-0160-S489
16-0160-S489
CD 8

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 31, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Ryu
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(2)16-0771
16-0771
CD 13

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Vesting Zone and Height District Change for the properties located at 6220, 6224, 6230, 6234, 6242, 6248, 6254 and 6258 West Sunset Boulevard and 6223, 6227, 6231, 6239, 6243 and 6249 West Leland Avenue

 

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

 

  1. CERTIFY that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (No. ENV-2014-751-EIR; State Clearing House No. 2014071039) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State Guidelines and the City Guidelines and that 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 judgment of the City of Los Angeles; and that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 16-0771 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 Environmental Impact Report.

  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring 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 amended by the PLUM Committee and attached to Council file No. 16-0771, as the Findings of the Council.

  5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying NEW ORDINANCE dated September 7, 2016, effecting a Zone Change and Height District Change from C4-2D-SN to (T)(Q)C4-2D-AN along the Sunset frontage; from R4-2D to (T)(Q)C4-2D along Leland Way frontage; D-Limitation to allow 3.1:1 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) on the western lots (mixed-used building); and a 2:1 FAR on the eastern lots (Earl Carroll Theater Building), for a mixed-use development of 200 dwelling units with 5 percent (nine units) of the units restricted a Very Low Income, three of the units restricted as Workforce Housing, and 4,700 square feet of ground floor commercial area, with the construction of a new seven-story, 90-foot tall building on the western portion of the project site, with parking provided within a combination of above ground and subterranean parking levels for the project, protecting and retaining the existing on-site Earl Carroll Theater Building located on the eastern portion of the project site with the demolition of a 550 square-foot addition that currently serves as an entryway to the building from the surface parking lot along with a brick wall/wrought iron fence extension along Leland Way and a small ground mounted sign along Sunset Boulevard, for the properties located at 6220, 6224, 6230, 6234, 6242, 6248, 6254 and 6258 West Sunset Boulevard, and 6223, 6227, 6231, 6235, 6239, 6243 and 6249 West Leland Avenue, subject to modified Conditions of Approval, and Q Qualified Conditions of Approval as amended by the PLUM Committee and attached to Council file No. 16-0771.

  6. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the ORDINANCE dated May 12, 2016.

  7. ADVISE the applicant of Q Qualified classification time limit as described and pursuant to Section 12.32-G.2(f) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), the applicant is hereby advised that:

     . . . whenever property remains in a Q Qualified classification for six years . . . after the effective date of the ordinance creating same without substantial physical development thereof for one or more of the uses first permitted herein having taken place within such time or if the Director of Planning determines that such development is not thereafter continuously and expeditiously carried on to completion, or if no physical development is necessary, without having been need for one or more of the purpose first permitted thereby, such Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.
       
  8. 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.

  9. 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:  Essex Portfolio, L.P.

 

Representative:  Sheri Bonstelli, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler and Mitchell, LLP

 

Case No. CPC-2014-750-VZC-HD-DB-CUB-SPP-SPR

 

CEQA No. ENV-2014-751-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 - SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 27, 2016)

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (13); Absent: Ryu
(1)
ITEM NO.(3)16-0876-S2
16-0876-S2
CD 4,13

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT and ERRATA, MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for the property located at 5555 West Melrose Avenue.

 

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

 

  1. CERTIFY that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (No. ENV-2011-2460-EIR; State Clearing House No. 2011101035) and Errata has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State Guidelines and the City Guidelines and that 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 judgment of the City of Los Angeles; and that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 16-0876-S2 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 Environmental Impact Report.

  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), including the Environmental findings 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 to the Hollywood Community Plan and Wilshire Community Plan from Commercial Manufacturing, Neighborhood Office Commercial, Low Medium II Residential, and Medium Residential to General Commercial (Main Lot to remain Industrial Limited Manufacturing); and amend the General Plan Generalized Land Use Map for the Community Plan area to reflect the General Commercial Land Use designation, for the property located at 5555 West Melrose Avenue.

  6. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated July 14, 2016, effecting a Zone Change from RD1.5-1XL, R3-1XL, R3-1, C2-1, [Q]C2-1, [Q]C2-1VL, [Q]M1-1 and [Q]M1-2D to Paramount Pictures Specific Plan (PPSP), for the proposed Paramount Pictures Master Plan (Project) consisting of improvements to Paramount Studios comprising the main studio property of approximately 56 acres (Main Lot) and six surrounding properties of approximately six acres (Ancillary Lots) which are referred to together as the Project Site, including the redevelopment of portions of the Project Site with new studio-related uses, circulation improvements, parking facilities, and pedestrian-oriented landscaped areas implementing through the proposed PPSP, including a Historic Resources Preservation Plan, incorporating Sign Regulations in lieu of a proposed Sign Supplemental Use District, allowing for the construction of up to approximately 1,922,300 square feet of new stage, production office, support, office and retail uses, and the proposed demolition of approximately 536,600 square feet of stage, production office, support, office and retail uses, resulting in a net increase of approximately 1,385,700 square feet of floor area within the Project Site upon completion of the proposed Project; Protected Trees pursuant to Ordinance No. 177404 have been identified on the Project Site along with a haul route approval for 420,000 cubic yards of export throughout the Project build out to 2038, for the property located at 5555 Melrose Avenue.

  7. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance for a Code Amendment, establishing a Specific Plan for the PPSP, for future development of the Paramount Pictures property, an approximately 56-acre site comprised of the main studio property, generally bounded by Melrose Avenue to the South, Gower Street to the west, a cemetery to the north and Van Ness Avenue to the east, and six surrounding properties, for the property located at 5555 West Melrose Avenue, as amended by the PLUM Committee to include the following:

    a)  Revised Attachment A of the Proposed Specific Plan, attached to Council file No. 16-0876-S2.

    b)  Addition of Section 4.G.4 of the Proposed Specific Plan to include: The Developer shall submit a relocation and preservation plan, which shall include information regarding the temporary storage of the RKO Globe, details on the necessary restoration to be undertaken, information on the new location and installation of the RKO Globe, and the proposed timeline beginning from removal of the RKO Globe, estimated time for restoration, and estimated time for relocation. The Developer shall submit a relocation and preservation plan 30 days prior to the demolition of Stage 21.

  8. INSTRUCT the DCP to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.

  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:  Sharon Keyser, Paramount Pictures Corporation

 

Representative:  George Mihlsten, Latham and Watkins, LLP

 

Case No. CPC-2011-2459-GPA-ZC-SP-SN-CA

 

Related Case Nos.  VTT-71751-1A; VTT-71751-2A; CPC-2011-2462-DA

 

CEQA No. ENV-2011-2460-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 - NOVEMBER 9, 2016

 

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

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
ITEM NO.(4)16-0876
16-0876
CD 4,13

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT and ERRATA, MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Development Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and Paramount Studios Corporation for the property located at 5555 West Melrose Avenue.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. CERTIFY that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (No. ENV-2011-2460-EIR); State Clearing House No.2011101035) and Errata have been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State Guidelines and the City Guidelines and that 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 judgment of the City of Los Angeles; and that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 16-0876 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 Environmental Impact Report.

  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring 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 draft Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement by and between the City of Los Angeles and Paramount Studios Corporation relating to real property in the Hollywood Community Plan, for the property located at 5555 West Melrose Avenue, as amended by the PLUM Committee to include revisions of Attachment B, attached to Council file No. 16-0876.

 

Applicant:  Sharon Keyser, Paramount Pictures Corporation

 

Representative:  George Mihlsten, Latham and Watkins, LLP

 

Case No.  CPC-2011-2462-DA

 

Related Case Nos. CPC-2011-2459-GPA-ZC-SP-SN-CA; VTT-71751-1A; VTT-71751-2A

 

CEQA No. ENV-2011-2460-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 (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
ITEM NO.(5)16-0876-S1
16-0876-S1
CD 4,13

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT and ERRATA, MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES CITY PLANNING COMMISSION (LACPC) and an appeal, relative to a Tentative Tract Map for the property located at 5555 West Melrose Avenue.

 

Recommendations to be considered:

 

  1. CERTIFY that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (No. ENV-2011-2460-EIR; State Clearing House No. 2011101035) and Errata has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State Guidelines and the City Guidelines and that 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 judgment of the City of Los Angeles; and that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 16-0876-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 Environmental Impact Report.

  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), including the Environmental Findings as the Findings of the Council.

  5. RESOLVE TO GRANT/DENY THE APPEAL filed by Beth S. Dorris, Law Offices of Beth S. Dorris, from the entire determination of the LACPC, and THEREBY APPROVE/DISAPPROVE Tentative Tract Map No. TT-71751 for a 10-lot subdivision for the construction of up to approximately 1,922,300 square feet of new stage, production office, support, office and retail uses, the removal of approximately 536,600 square feet of stage, production office, support, office and retail uses, a net increase of approximately 1,385,700 square feet of floor area, under the guidance of the Paramount Pictures Specific Plan encompassing the main studio property of approximately 56 acres (the Main Lot) and six surrounding properties comprising approximately six acres (the Ancillary Lots), for the property located at 5555 West Melrose Avenue, subject to modified Conditions of Approval.

  6. 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.

  7. 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:  Sharon Keyser, Paramount Pictures Corporation

 

Representative:  George Mihlsten, Latham and Watkins, LLP

 

Case No.  TT-717151-2A

 

Related Case Nos.  TT-717151-1A; CPC-2011-2462-DA; 2011-2459-GPA-ZC-SP-SN-CA

 

CEQA No.  ENV-2011-2460-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 - SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 16, 2016)

 

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. Recommendations set forth above are approximations of the Committee's actual recommendations. The Committee report, upon which the City Council will be taking action, most likely will include more fully developed or additional recommendations germane to the matter. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

 

(Click on the above hyperlink or go to http://www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
ITEM NO.(6)16-0948
16-0948

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the first amendment to the contract with Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP to extend the term by three years and increase the authority by $6,000,000, covering architectural design services for various capital improvements for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA); and an appropriation of $2,000,000 for Year 1 of extended services.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) 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 first amendment to Agreement No. DA-4822 with Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP to extend the contract term by three years and increase the contract authority by $6,000,000 for a new total not to exceed $11,000,000, covering architectural design services for various capital improvements for LAWA; and an appropriation of $2,000,000 for Year 1 of extended services.

  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of August 4, 2016 by Resolution No. 26046, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the first amendment to Agreement No. DA-4822 with Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP to extend the contract term by three years and increase the contract authority by $6,000,000 for a new total not to exceed $11,000,000, covering architectural design services for various capital improvements for LAWA; and an appropriation of $2,000,000 for Year 1 of extended services.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the first amendment will have no impact on the General Fund. Funding for the proposed amendment - initially, as an allocation of $2 million—will be requested from the LAX Airport Revenue Fund to WBS (Work Breakdown Structure or cost center) Element 1.12.24-700 (Terminal 2 Renovations), 1.15.25-700 (CTX-UPS Power Reliability for Sensitive Equipment), 1.09.11-700 (Parking Garage Elevators), 1.15.08-700 (Automated People Mover), and additional capital projects approved by the Board. The consultant costs will be capitalized and recovered through landing fees, terminal rates and charges, and non-aeronautical revenues (e.g., concessions, parking lot revenues, etc.) once the projects are placed in service. This project complies with LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – OCTOBER 21, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – OCTOBER 21, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(7)10-1567-S1
10-1567-S1
CD 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the seven-year Non-Exclusive Concession Agreement with Smarte Carte, Inc., covering luggage cart services at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the seven-year Non-Exclusive Concession Agreement with Smarte Carte, Inc., with three one-year extension options, covering luggage cart services at LAX.

  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of August 4, 2016 by Resolution No. 26047, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the seven-year Non-Exclusive Concession Agreement with Smarte Carte, Inc., with three one-year extension options, covering luggage cart services at LAX.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed Concession Agreement requires LAWA to pay $4 million annually to Smarte Carte, Inc., which allows for the provision of free luggage carts to arriving international passengers at LAX. LAWA further indicates that one-half of this amount will be recovered through the Federal Inspection Services fees charged to international airlines operating at LAX. The remaining cost of providing luggage cart service will be significantly offset by receipt of $1.5 million annually in concession fees from Smarte Carte, Inc., which includes a $200,000 minimum annual guarantee. The annual cost of providing this service will, therefore, be $500,000. Funds for the proposed agreement are available in LAWA’s Fiscal Year 2016-17 Operating Budget in LAX Cost Center 1180018 - Concessions Development, Commitment Item 520 - Contractual Services. The proposed Concession Agreement will have no impact on the City’s General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(8)10-1567
10-1567

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the one-year Service Agreement with Smarte Carte, Inc. covering luggage cart services at LA/Ontario International Airport (LA/ONT).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the one-year Service Agreement with Smarte Carte, Inc. covering luggage cart services at LA/ONT.

  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of August 4, 2016 by Resolution No. 26039 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the one-year Service Agreement with Smarte Carte, Inc. covering luggage cart services at LA/ONT.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed Service Agreement requires LAWA to pay $168,000 annually to Smarte Carte, Inc. to provide free luggage carts to arriving international passengers at LA/ONT. LAWA indicates that the proposed agreement provides this payment to allow Smarte Carte, Inc. to break even on the service while also providing that LAWA will receive 20 percent of any revenue received from domestic passenger arrivals and departures and international passenger departures in excess of $70,000. Funds for the proposed agreement are available in LAWA’s Fiscal Year 2016-17 Operating Budget in ONT Cost Center 3001037 - ONT - CSS Terminal All, Commitment Item 520 - Contractual Services. Costs incurred under the agreement will be recovered through the airport’s terminal rates and charges. The proposed Service Agreement will have no impact on the City’s General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(9)14-0287
14-0287

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the agreement with Parking Concepts, Inc. (PCI) for operation of parking services at LA/Ontario International Airport (LA/ONT) and Van Nuys FlyAway bus terminal to bifurcate service locations in preparation for the transfer of ownership and control of LA/ONT from Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the Amended and Restated Parking Operation and Management (Amended/Restated) Agreement with PCI for operation of parking services at LA/ONT and Van Nuys FlyAway bus terminal to bifurcate service locations in preparation for the transfer of ownership and control of LA/ONT from LAWA to OIAA.

  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of July 20, 2016 by Resolution No. 26016 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Amended/Restated Agreement with PCI for operation of parking services at LA/ONT and Van Nuys FlyAway bus terminal to bifurcate service locations in preparation for the transfer of ownership and control of LA/ONT from LAWA to OIAA.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that LAWA indicates that parking revenue at LA/ONT is approximately $17.2 million annually with a cost of operation of $7.5 million. Revenue over the Amended/Restated Agreement’s remaining term at LA/ONT is approximately $109.7 million with a total cost of operation of $60 million. Parking revenue at the Van Nuys Flyaway Bus Terminal is approximately $2.6 million annually with a cost of operation of approximately $500,000. Parking revenue at the Van Nuys FlyAway Bus Terminal over the Amended/Restated Agreement’s remaining term is approximately $16.5 million with a total cost of operation of approximately $3.9 million. Funds for the two proposed agreements are available in the LAWA Operating Budget in ONT Cost Center 1300031 - ONT Landside Operations and VNY Cost Center 2001209 - VNY LND FlyAway Operations, Commitment Item 520 Contractual Service. The Amended/Restated Agreement will have no impact on the City’s General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – OCTOBER 21, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – OCTOBER 21, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(10)15-0600-S35
15-0600-S35

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to identifying stable and permanent funding sources for the City’s Domestic Violence Shelter Operations (DVSO) Program.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) report to the Housing Committee dated December 28, 2015 relative to identifying stable and permanent funding sources for the City’s DVSO Program.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(11)15-0124
15-0124

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the second amendment to the Ground Lease and Medical Clinic Services Agreement with Reliant LAX Clinic, LLC to amend the term to March 31, 2018 for rent and other adjustments to ensure continued uninterrupted on-site medical services for passengers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the second amendment to Ground Lease and Medical Clinic Services Agreement LAA-4892 with Reliant LAX Clinic, LLC to amend the term to March 31, 2018, the rent, and other adjustments regarding the provision of providing medical services at LAX.

  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of July 20, 2016 by Resolution No. 26017, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports, to execute the second amendment with Reliant LAX Clinic, LLC.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(12)12-1790
12-1790

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to negotiating and executing a real property lease amendment to an existing contract for office space located at 120 South San Pedro Street for the Information Technology Agency (ITA) Channel 35 to extend the lease by 13 months, from January 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the recommendations of the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) to authorize Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate the lease amendment for the property located at 120 South San Pedro to extend the lease to February 28, 2017 and cost to remove the satellite dish and relocate Channel 35.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the annual expense for the current lease contract is funded for approximately $239,712 per year. The approximate annual expense calculation for the rent at $2.00 a square foot by 9,988 square feet would be $19,976.00 per month and a total of $239,712 per year. For Fiscal Year 2016-17, the lease contract is funded for $19,976.00 per month through the end of the fiscal year. However, when the lease contract is terminated on February 28, 2017, there will be a savings to the 6030 Leasing Account budget of approximately $79,904 (4 months at $19,976.00 per month). GSD will report at a later date on costs for removal of the satellite dish and relocation costs to their new space assignment once determined.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(13)

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-S348
16-0005-S348
CD 5

8575 West Horner Street (Case No. 483835) Assessor I.D. No. 4303-032-015

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Ryu
(1)
(b)16-0005-S349
16-0005-S349
CD 6

15050 West Vanowen Street (Case No. 513684) Assessor I.D. No. 2235-004-034

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Ryu
(1)
(c)16-0005-S350
16-0005-S350
CD 7

12621 West Debell Street (Case No. 555234) Assessor I.D. No. 2624-015-009

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Ryu
(1)
ITEM NO.(14)15-0002-S213
15-0002-S213

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (BONIN - KREKORIAN - ET AL.) relative to establishing the City's position regarding the Los Angeles County Traffic Improvement Plan (Measure M) on the November 8, 2016 ballot.

 

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 Measure M, which would institute a new half-cent sales tax, subject to voter approval, to accelerate the construction of regional transportation and transit projects, as well as fund critically important new transportation projects.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Ryu
(1)
ITEM NO.(15)15-1041-S2
15-1041-S2
CD 15

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BUSCAINO - BONIN) relative to reprogramming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the revitalization of the Wilmington Town Square Park.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER $680,000 from the Program Year 42 Century Boulevard Construction CDBG line item to the Wilmington Town Square Park project on Avalon Boulevard.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Housing and Community Investment Department to submit any necessary amendments to the Consolidated Plan to effectuate the intent of this action and prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (13); Absent: Ryu
(1)
ITEM NO.(16)16-0010-S40
16-0010-S40

MOTION (HUIZAR - O'FARRELL) relative to an offer of  reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person responsible for the death of Dino Howard on August 5, 2016.

 

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 responsible for the death of Dino Howard on August 5, 2016.

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

  3. FIND that the offer of reward shall be in effect for six months from the date of the advertisement of the reward by the City Clerk.

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

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Ryu
(1)
ITEM NO.(17)16-1008
16-1008
CD 1

MOTION (CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $40,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, rehabilitation, and temporary tenant relocation assistance of an existing 230-unit senior rental housing facility located at 3000 Leeward Avenue (Project).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. WAIVE the City of Los Angeles Multifamily Bond Policy to allow the California Public Finance Authority to issue the bonds not to exceed $40,000,000 to provide financing for the Project, located at 3000 Leeward Avenue.

  2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID) to execute and enforce the terms of the Regulatory Agreement with the Borrower prior to the 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 Friday, September 16, 2016 at 10:00 am located at 200 N. 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 Friday, September 16, 2016 consideration of the TEFRA hearing results and adoption of the attached TEFRA hearing Resolution to follow the conduct of the public hearing.

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (13); Absent: Ryu
(1)
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
16-0010-S7
16-0010-S7MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - ENGLANDER) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the unsolved murder of Deontra LaJohn Gant, Jr. for an additional six months.
16-0010-S4
16-0010-S4MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - ENGLANDER) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the unsolved murder of Justin Alexander Pitts for an additional six months.
12-0010-S41
12-0010-S41MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - CEDILLO) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the unsolved murder of Patrick Caruthers for an additional six months.
16-0010-S6
16-0010-S6MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - CEDILLO) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the unsolved murder of Kurl Peater Marage for an additional six months.
16-0010-S41
16-0010-S41MOTION (WESSON - PRICE) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting deaths of Orlando Ashley and Olajuwon Ashley on July 24, 2016.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
16-0004-S2
16-0004-S2
Officer III Kathy Hill Blumenfield - Englander
Dr. Robert D. Ballard               Buscaino - Blumenfield
Norman D. BealsHuizar - Koretz
Stan Lee DayPrice - Wesson

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
Dejerilyn King Henderson         Buscaino - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price and President Wesson (12); Absent: Englander and Ryu (2)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Closing Text
ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
 
 
 
By
 
 
 
Council Clerk                                                       PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL