Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Friday, September 30, 2016
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM

CORRECTED AGENDA LANGUAGE FOR ITEM NO. 3

(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL
Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (10);  Absent: Buscaino, Cedillo, Huizar and Krekorian (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-S654
16-0160-S654
CD 15

839 West 117th Street. (Lien: $2,689.02)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 16, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE PROPERTY IS A SINGLE FAMILY OWNER-OCCUPIED DWELLING AND EXEMPT FROM LIEN PROCESSING
(b)16-0160-S666
16-0160-S666
CD 2

7859 North Sancola Avenue. (Lien: $687.83)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 16, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(3)
LIEN CONFIRMED
(c)16-0160-S474
16-0160-S474
CD 5

368 North Flores Street. (Lien: $932.40)

(Continued from Council meeting of September 16, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN WAS 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 August 2, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Huizar
(1)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(3)16-1054
16-1054

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK and CITY ATTORNEY, CERTIFICATION OF SUFFICIENCY OF ORDINANCE INITIATIVE, RESOLUTIONS, and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Certified Petition proposing a building moratorium, restrictions on general plan amendments, and required review of the General Plan.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 6, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 30, 2016)

 

(The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) to confer with its legal counsel regarding possible initiation of litigation [one case] relative to the above matter.)

 



RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITEE REPORT, CERTIFICATION OF SUFFICIENCY OF INITIATIVE PETITION, RESOLUTIONS, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to an initiative Petition proposing a building moratorium, restrictions on general plan amendments, and required review of the General Plan.

 

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

  1.  ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION provided in response to an initiative petition that an ordinance related to a building moratorium, restrictions on General Plan amendments, and required review of the General Plan, be submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Los Angeles at a Special Election to be called and consolidated with the City's Primary Nominating Election held on March 7, 2017.

  2.  ADOPT the accompanying BALLOT TITLE RESOLUTION as follows:

    BUILDING MORATORIUM; RESTRICTIONS ON GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS; REQUIRED REVIEW OF GENERAL PLAN. INITIATIVE ORDINANCE ___.

    Shall an ordinance amending City laws related to the General Plan, including to: 1) impose a two-year moratorium on projects seeking General Plan amendments or zone or height-district changes resulting in more intense land use, an increase in density or height, or a loss of zoned open space, agricultural or industrial areas, with exceptions including for affordable housing projects and projects for which vested rights have accrued; 2) prohibit geographic amendments to the General Plan unless the affected area has significant social, economic or physical identity (defined as encompassing an entire community or district plan area, specific plan area, neighborhood council area or at least 15 acres); 3) require systematic, public review of the General Plan every five years; 4) prohibit project applicants from completing environmental impact reports for the City; 5) require the City make findings of General Plan consistency for planning amendments, project approvals and permit decisions; and 6) prohibit certain parking variances; be adopted?


  3.  PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated September 21, 2016, calling a Special Election to be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Los Angeles a certain initiative ordinance and consolidating this Special Election with the City’s Primary Nominating Election to be held on the same date.
       

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no fiscal impact for adopting Option A in this report. There is zero to minimal cost for adopting Option B in this report, assuming there will be a citywide race or a moderate number of Council-sponsored measures on that ballot.  If, however, the City Council chooses to place this measure before the voters on a special election, the cost of that election is estimated to be $6 million.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 6, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 30, 2016)

 

(The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), to confer with its legal counsel regarding possible initiation of litigation [one case] relative to the above matter.)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(4)16-0779
16-0779
CD 7

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change for property located at 12087 Lopez Canyon Road.

 

(Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Program, Planning and Land Use Management Committee Report adopted  on September 23, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(4)
ITEM NO.(5)16-1032
16-1032
CD 11

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for oversize vehicles on certain streets in Council District 11.

 

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

 

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

    1. The west side of Butler Avenue between West Olympic Boulevard and Mississippi Avenue

    2. Both sides of Ceilhunt Avenue between Brookhaven Avenue and Clarkson Road
          
    3. Both sides of Globe Avenue between Charnock Road and Venice Boulevard

    4. Both sides of Pearl Street between Bundy Drive and Barrington Avenue

    5. Both sides of Pearl Place between Barry Avenue and Coolidge Avenue

    6. Both sides of South Barrington Avenue between the I-10 Freeway and Gateway Boulevard

    7. Both sides of Gateway Boulevard between the I-10 Freeway and South Barrington Avenue
                     
  2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversized vehicles on the streets listed above in Recommendation No. 1.
           
  3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.

 

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, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(4)
ITEM NO.(6)14-0820
14-0820

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to United States Department of Homeland Security Fiscal Year 2014 Urban Areas Security Initiative (FY14 UASI) Grant budget modifications.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to modify the existing grant budget for the FY14 UASI Grant by reallocating funds between projects as described in the City Administrative Officer’s (CAO) report dated September 15, 2016, attached to the Council file.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Transfer and create new appropriation accounts within Fund No. 56Y, FY14 UASI, as follows:

         Fund/Dept  Account  Title  Amount
       From:  56Y/46  46L938  LAFD  $17,251.64
         56Y/46  46L946  Grant Mgmt. and Administration  21,034.16
         56Y/46  46L970  LAPD  181,469.00
         56Y/46  46M140  General Services  146,775.00
         56Y/46  46M932  ITA Grant Allocation  3,138.18
         56Y/46  46M132  ITA  45,299.12
            Total:   $414,967.10
               
      To:   56Y/46  46L668  Partner Jurisdiction  $366,319.00
         56Y/46  46N135  Emergency Management  16,500.00
         56Y/46  46M299  Reimb. of General Fund Costs  32,148.10
            Total:   $414,967.10
           
    2. Transfer and create new appropriation accounts within Fund No. 56Y, FY14 UASI to the General Fund to reimburse the General Fund as follows:

         Fund/Dept  Account  Title  Amount
       From:  56Y/46  46N135  Emergency Management  $16,500
               
      To:   100/35  001010  Salaries General  $16,500
           
    3. Transfer up to $32,148.10 from Fund No. 56Y, Account No. 46M299 to the General Fund No. 100/70, Revenue Source No. 5331, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.

    4. Decrease appropriation to Fund No. 100/32, Account No. 001010 - Salaries General in the amount of $45,299.12.

    5. Decrease appropriation to Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 001010 - Salaries General in the amount of $146,775.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact as a result of these actions. Approval of the recommendations above will allow for the continued expenditure of the FY14 UASI Grant. These actions are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that grant funds are sufficient to support the grant activities.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(4)
ITEM NO.(7)16-0805
16-0805

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Records Management System (FY 2016-17 RMS) Traffic Module Grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:

    1. Retroactively apply for and accept the award of the FY 2016-17 RMS Traffic Module Grant from the OTS in the amount of $3,000,000 for the period of April 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.

    2. Execute the FY 2016-17 RMS Traffic Module Grant Agreement on behalf of the City and submit the necessary documents relative to the grant award, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

    3. Negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with a selected vendor for a term of twelve months within the applicable grant performance period, for a sum not to exceed $2,500,000, to purchase and implement the Traffic Collision Report Module, a component of the LAPD’s new RMS, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

    4. Negotiate and execute a Purchase Agreement to acquire suitable handheld/mobile data entry devices for a sum not-to-exceed $500,000 as reflected in the grant and within the applicable grant performance period, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

  2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:

    1. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts into Fund No. 339/70.

    2. Spend up to the grant amount of $3,000,000 in accordance with the Grant Agreement.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to set up a grant receivable and appropriate $3,000,000 to appropriation account, account number to be determined, in Fund No. 339/70, for the disbursement of the FY 2016-17 RMS Traffic Module Grant funds.

  4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare the Controller's instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations above will allow for the expenditure of the FY 2016-17 RMS Traffic Module Grant award totaling $3,000,000. There is no impact to the General Fund as a result of these actions. These actions are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that grant funds are sufficient to support the grant activities. There are no matching funds required.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(4)
ITEM NO.(8)16-0845
16-0845

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the grant award for the 2015 Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program from the California Emergency Management Agency via the United States Attorney’s Office for the period April 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:

    1. Retroactively submit the 2015 PSN Program Grant proposal on behalf of the LAPD.

    2. Accept the 2015 PSN Program grant in the amount of $445,452 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services via the United States Attorney’s Office for the period April 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.

    3. Execute the Award Agreement and submit all necessary documents relative to the pending grant award, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

    4. Negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with I Believe in My Future, a sub-recipient agency, for a term of eighteen months within the applicable grant performance period, for a sum not to exceed $18,000, for the provision of parent development training, subject to City contract requirements, availability of funds, and the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

    5. Negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with Soledad Enrichment Action, a sub-recipient agency, for a term of eighteen months within the applicable grant performance period, for a sum not to exceed $100,000, to provide intervention, prevention and auxiliary services for the Pueblo del Rio and surrounding community members, subject to City contract requirements, availability of funds, and the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

    6. Negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with VERA Institute of Justice, for a term of eighteen months within the applicable grant performance period, for a sum not to exceed $101,151, for the provision of grant research partner services, subject to City contract requirements, availability of funds, and the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

  2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:

    1. Spend up to the grant amount of $445,452 in accordance with the grant award agreement.

    2. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the LAPD Grant Trust Fund No. 339/70.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Set up a grant receivable and appropriate $445,452 to an appropriation account, account number to be determined, in Fund No. 339/70, for the disbursement of the 2015 PSN Grant funds.

    2. Increase appropriations as needed from the Fiscal Year 2015 PSN Grant, account number to be determined, in Fund No. 339/70, to Fund No. 100/70, account number and as follows:

      Account No, 001092, Overtime Sworn, $147,269

  4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare the Controller’s instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the above recommendations will have no impact on the General Fund. Acceptance of the grant is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as one-time revenue is used for one-time expenses.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(4)
ITEM NO.(9)14-0870
14-0870

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the first amendment to the contract with Harris and Harris, Ltd., for collection services to collect payment of delinquent Emergency Medical Service (EMS) billing accounts.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), or designee, to execute the agreement between the LAFD and Harris and Harris, Ltd., for collection services associated with delinquent EMS billing accounts, effective the date of execution through May 31, 2017, and on a contingency fee basis, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  2. INSTRUCT the LAFD to report to the Budget and Finance Committee on a quarterly basis as part of the LAFD’s Financial Status Reports relative to the collection of EMS delinquent billings.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the recommendations above are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all fees charged for collection services will be paid to the Contractor on a contingency basis, subject to the delinquent accounts collected and recovered.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 17, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 14, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(4)
ITEM NO.(10)10-1078
10-1078

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the first amendment to the agreement with Advanced Data Processing, Inc., a subsidiary of Intermedix Inc. (ADPI) to provide Emergency Medical Service (EMS) billing and collection services.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), or designee, to execute the first amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. C-118005 on behalf of the City with ADPI, for EMS billing and collection services, for a term of three years from October 22, 2016 through October 21, 2019, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the approval of the above recommendation will authorize the LAFD to extend its agreement with ADPI, to provide EMS billing and collection services for a term of three years at a compensation rate of 5.1 percent of net collections. Based on an annual revenue projection of $75 million, the estimated cost to the City is $3.83 million per year or $11.5 million over the three-year agreement term. Funding of $4 million is available in the LAFD’s current Contractual Services Account for this purpose. Funding for future years will be subject to the appropriation of funds in the annual budget process. No additional General Fund impact is anticipated. Execution of the proposed contract amendment is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are used for budgeted purposes and that current operations are funded by current revenues.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 17, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 14, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(4)
ITEM NO.(11)16-0703
16-0703

HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND EDUCATION (HME) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of instituting a Children's Savings Account (CSA) Program in the City of Los Angeles for Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) students.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Ryu - Wesson - Krekorian, et al.):

 

  1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Attorney, to report in 60 days on the feasibility of establishing a CSA Program in the City of Los Angeles, including, but not limited to, a review of the following:

    1. The number, structure and variation of dedicated CSA programs currently in operation in comparable city, county and state jurisdictions.

    2. The feasibility of the City initiating and funding a dedicated CSA Program for the approximately 72,000 children who enroll in LAUSD kindergarten programs each year.

    3. Any anticipated economic feedback effects that may result from increased college enrollment and completion rates.          
         
  2. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the CAO and the CLA, to work with the LAUSD to draft a Memorandum of Understanding that outlines the roles, responsibilities, subject matter for consideration for each entity, and the transmittal of recommendations by partner jurisdictions during the development of the program.

  3. INSTRUCT the CAO, with the assistance of the CLA and the City Attorney, to report in 60 days with program background, including an assessment of the structure of programs put into place in other localities and the positive and negative attributes of various programmatic options, i.e. bank types, account types, interactive customer technology platforms, and any other matters as appropriate.

  4. INSTRUCT the CAO to report in 60 days on staff and resource requirements for the development of an LAUSD-wide program.

  5. INSTRUCT the CAO, with the assistance of the CLA and the City Attorney, to prepare and release a Request for Information from interested/experienced financial institutions and interactive banking platform developers/providers regarding scale, functionality, customer interaction, educational tools, cost, and any other matters as appropriate.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

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

 

ADOPTED

 

AMENDING MOTION 11A (RYU - KREKORIAN)

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. REVISE Recommendation No. 1 of the HME Committee Report as follows:

    Instruct the CAO, with the assistance of the CLA and the City Attorney, to report in 60 days on the feasibility and legality of establishing a Child Savings Account program in the City of Los Angeles, including, but not limited to, a review of the following:

    1. The number, structure, and variation of dedicated Child Savings Account programs currently in operation in comparable city, county, and state jurisdictions.

    2. The feasibility of the City initiating and funding a dedicated Child Savings Account Program for the approximately 72,000 children who enroll in Los Angeles Unified School District kindergarten programs each year.

    3. Any anticipated economic feedback effects that may result from increased college enrollment and completion rates.

  2. DELETE Recommendation No. 2 of the HME Committee Report.

  3. REVISE Recommendation No. 4 of the HME Committee Report as follows:

    Instruct the CAO, with the assistance of the Housing and Community Investment Department, to report in 60 days on staff and resource requirements for the development of a Los Angeles Unified School District-wide program.

 

 

Adopted as Amended, (13); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(12)15-0002-S217
15-0002-S217

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding HR 2972 (Lee), the EACH Woman Act, or similar legislation that reinstates insurance coverage for abortion services for women in public insurance programs.

 

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

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for HR 2972 (Lee), the EACH Woman Act, or any similar legislation that calls upon Congress and President Obama to support and reinstate insurance coverage for abortion services for women enrolled in public insurance programs.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA). The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
(1)
ITEM NO.(13)15-0002-S219
15-0002-S219

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding HR 6001 and S. 3314, the Smithsonian American Latino Museum Act.

 

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

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2015-16 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for HR 6001 (Becerra) and S. 3314 (Menendez), the Smithsonian American Latino Museum Act, which would establish a National Smithsonian American Latino Museum and designate the Arts and Industries Building as its future location in Washington, D.C.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA). The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(4)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(14)

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)10-0005-S912
10-0005-S912
CD 9

965 West 42nd Place (Case No. 365371) Assessor I.D. No. 5020-034-012

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
(b)14-0005-S437
14-0005-S437
CD 14

1320 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue (Case No. 498425) Assessor I.D. No. 5174-015-011

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
(c)16-0005-S371
16-0005-S371
CD 5

132 North Hayworth Avenue (Case No. 555673) Assessor I.D. No. 5511-001-017

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
(d)16-0005-S372
16-0005-S372
CD 8

520 West 93rd Street (Case No. 561152) Assessor I.D. No. 6039-012-021

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
(e)16-0005-S373
16-0005-S373
CD 8

1322 West Exposition Boulevard (Case No. 345706) Assessor I.D. No. 5036-001-008

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
(f)16-0005-S374
16-0005-S374
CD 8

1322 West Exposition Boulevard (Case No. 359964) Assessor I.D. No. 5036-001-008

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
(g)14-0005-S414
14-0005-S414
CD 5

9337 West National Boulevard (Case No. 523458) Assessor I.D. No. 4311-023-011

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
(h)16-0005-S375
16-0005-S375
CD 15

721 North Wilmington Boulevard (Case No. 529412) Assessor I.D. No. 7416-012-020

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(15)16-0996
16-0996
CD 5

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF BUILDING AND SAFETY COMMISSIONERS relative to a haul route appeal for property at 911 North Tione Road.

 

MOTION REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING:

 

Mitigated Negative Declaration, Board of Building and Safety Commissioners findings, and appeal filed by Bel-Air Alliance and the Bel-Air Association from the determination of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners relative to an application to export 6,750 cubic yards of earth from the property located at 911 North Tione Road,  subject to modified Conditions of Approval.

 

Applicant:  Tony Russo

 

Owner:  Tione Residence, LLC

 

Case No. 160032

 

CEQA:  ENV-2015-3737-MND

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 3, 2016 

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 30, 2016)

 

(Scheduled pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Chapter IX, Article 1, Division 70, Section 91.7006.7.4)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KORETZ - O'FARRELL)

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE this matter, inasmuch as the appeal was withdrawn.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(16)16-0997
16-0997
CD 5

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF BUILDING AND SAFETY COMMISSIONERS relative to a haul route appeal for property at 865 North Stradella Road.

 

MOTION REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING:

 

Mitigated Negative Declaration, Board of Building and Safety Commissioners findings, and appeal filed by Bel-Air Alliance and the Bel-Air Association from the determination of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners relative to an application to export 3,200 cubic yards of earth from the property located at 865 North Stradella Road, subject to modified Conditions of Approval.

 

Applicant:  Tony Russo

 

Representative:  Jamie T. Hall

 

Owner:  Tione Residence, LLC

 

Case No. 160033

 

CEQA:  ENV-2015-3737-MND

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 3, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 30, 2016)

 

(Scheduled pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Chapter IX, Article 1, Division 70, Section 91.7006.7.4)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KORETZ - O'FARRELL)

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE this matter, inasmuch as the appeal was withdrawn.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(17)16-0647
16-0647

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) AND THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to a contract with Western Economic Services, LLC, to help complete the City’s Assessment of Fair Housing Plan.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to:

    1. Negotiate and execute a contract with Western Economic Services, LLC for a term of 12 months from September 30, 2016 through August 31, 2017, with two one-year renewal options, for a total contract compensation not to exceed $200,000 in substantial conformance with the draft contract attached to the CAO report to the Mayor and Council dated September 22, 2016, to help complete the City’s Assessment of Fair Housing Plan; subject to: funding availability, satisfactory contractor performance, HCIDLA work requirements, compliance with all City contracting requirements, and the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

    2. Prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

  2. APPROVE the receipt of $50,000 from the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) and deposit funds into the Municipal Housing Finance Fund No. 815.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish Account No. 43NXXX - HACLA’s Assessment of Fair Housing, within Fund No. 815/43, Municipal Housing Finance Fund, and appropriate $50,000 into the account upon receipt of the same amount from HACLA.

    2. Expend funds for the contract to be executed from the following funding sources:

      Fund No.  Fund Name Account No. Authority Amount
      100/43  General Fund 003040 FY 2016-17 Adopted Budget  $150,000
      815 MHFF  43NXXX  HACLA's Assessment of Fair Housing   50,000
             Total: $200,000
       

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  The proposed contract will be funded by the General Fund ($150,000), as approved in the Fiscal Year 2016-17 budget, and $50,000 by the HACLA.  The above recommendations are in compliance with City financial policies in that funding for the proposed contract is available within HCIDLA’s budgeted funds.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(18)16-0897
16-0897

RESOLUTION (BUSCAINO - HARRIS-DAWSON - BONIN - ET AL.) relative to declaring the month of October as Youth Civic Engagement Month in the City of Los Angeles.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE and DECLARE the month of October as Youth Civic Engagement Month in the City of Los Angeles.

 

 

Adopted, (14)
ITEM NO.(19)16-1048-S1
16-1048-S1

MOTION (WESSON for KREKORIAN - HUIZAR) relative to extending the time to act on a Tentative Tract Map appeal for the property located at 12300-12302 Weddington Street and 5261-5305 Hermitage Avenue.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE an extension of time to November 18, 2016 to act on a Tentative Tract Map appeal for the the property located at 12300-12302 Weddington Street and 5261-5305 Hermitage Avenue (Council file No. 16-1048) pending consideration by the Planning and Land Use Management Committee, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 17.06(5), Tentative Maps and Appeals (Extension of Time).

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(20)16-0010-S5
16-0010-S5

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - BLUMENFIELD) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the unsolved murder of Porche Charles for an additional six months.

 

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

 

  1. REAFFIRM Council's findings and REINSTATE the reward offer in the unsolved murder of Porche Charles (Council action of March 3, 2016, Council file No. 16-0010-S5) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the offer or 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 or payments of a City reward in this instance.

  2. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the reward notice in the Our Weekly, Los Angeles Sentinel and LA Watts Times, in addition to the regular publications used by the City Clerk for renewal notices, to ensure adequate community notice.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(3)
ITEM NO.(21)16-0010-S9
16-0010-S9

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - BLUMENFIELD) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the unsolved murders of Marquette Byron Carter and Monique Brittany Campbell for an additional six months.

 

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

 

  1. REAFFIRM Council's findings and REINSTATE the reward offer in the unsolved murder of Marquette Byron Carter and Monique Brittany Campbell (Council action of March 10, 2016, Council file No. 16-0010-S9) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the offer or reward by the Office of the City Clerk and, further that the sum of $75,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.

  2. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the reward notice in the Our Weekly, Los Angeles Sentinel and LA Watts Times, in addition to the regular publications used by the City Clerk for renewal notices, to ensure adequate community notice.

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(22)

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)16-1076
16-1076
CD 5

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 71884 located at 1251 South Edris Drive northerly of Pico Boulevard.

 

(Bond No. C-128141)

(Quimby Fee: $17,785)

Subdivider: Morning View Hotels - BH I, LLC; Surveyor: Harvey Goodman

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
16-0876-S5
16-0876-S5MOTION (O'FARRELL - WESSON) relative to an extension of time to act on a Tentative Tract Map appeal for the property located at 5555 West Melrose Avenue.
16-1124
16-1124MOTION (KREKORIAN - MARTINEZ) relative to funding to maintain and water trees that have recently been planted on Glenoaks Boulevard in Sun Valley.
14-0564-S2
14-0564-S2MOTION (O'FARRELL - PRICE) relative to the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $24,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, and development of a 76-unit senior multifamily residential housing project.
16-1120
16-1120MOTION (KREKORIAN - BUSCAINO) relative to funding for the Vineland Median Beautification Project.
16-0010-S43
16-0010-S43MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - BUSCAINO) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the deaths of Chris Purnell Stephens and Reginald Austin Ross on June 10, 2013.
16-1121
16-1121MOTION (BUSCAINO - HUIZAR) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for a fire lane easement easterly of San Pablo Street from Alcazar Street to approximately 260 feet southerly thereof.
16-1122
16-1122MOTION (BUSCAINO - HUIZAR) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for a variable width future street easement along the southerly side of Alcazar Street westerly of Play Ground Street.
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
Rob Meurer Krekorian - All Councilmember
Patricia Richison           Krekorian - All Councilmember

ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (10);  Absent: Buscaino, Englander, Huizar and Koretz (4)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Closing Text

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

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Regular meeting recessed at 11:34 am
Special meeting convened at 11:34 am
Special meeting adjourned at 12:04 pm
Regular meeting convened at 12:04 pm

 


 













Los Angeles City Council Agenda, Continuation Agenda
Friday, September 30, 2016
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM


CONTINUED FROM: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2016




Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(23)15-0989
15-0989

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF THE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON THE 2024 SUMMER OLYMPICS REPORT relative to the Los Angeles 2024 Exploratory Committee’s (LA24) efforts in preparing all requisite bid materials for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games related to Stage 2 governance, legal and venue funding considerations that will be submitted to the International Olympic Committee on or before the October 7, 2016 deadline, including approval of the Joint Marketing Programme Agreement.

 

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

  1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor and Council President to sign the Stage 2 guarantees, with the guarantees becoming legally binding only upon the Council approving the Host City Contract and the City being selected as the Host City.

  2. APPROVE the Joint Marketing Programme Agreement and AUTHORIZE the Mayor and Council President to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, with any changes to the agreement that do not impose any additional liability to the City.

  3. CONCUR with the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners, approval of Venue Use Agreements and Guarantee Letter required for the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games bid.

  4. CONCUR with the Board of Los Angeles Convention and Tourism Development Commission to approve the Venue Use Agreement and Guarantee Letter required for the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games bid.

  5. INSTRUCT the Offices of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and REQUEST the Office of the City Attorney to work with the Departments of Recreation and Parks and Convention and Tourism Development on the implementation of the Venue Use Agreements to ensure that there is no negative impact to the General Fund.

  6. INSTRUCT the Offices of the CAO and CLA and REQUEST the Office of the City Attorney to work with LA24 and report back on identifying potential mechanisms to mitigate any risks arising from hosting the Games in participating jurisdictions.         
              

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO and the CLA report that there is no General Fund impact as a result of the recommended actions.

 

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

For: West Hills Neighborhood Council

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)