Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Friday, December 9, 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, Cedillo, Englander, Huizar, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (11); Absent: Bonin, Harris-Dawson, Koretz (3)
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-S801
16-0160-S801
CD 10

3020 South West Boulevard.  (Lien: $5,134.34)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(b)16-0160-S802
16-0160-S802
CD 11

337 East Rose Avenue.  (Lien: $2,508.09)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin
, Harris-Dawson
, Koretz
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(c)16-0160-S803
16-0160-S803
CD 14

4255 East Huntington Drive North.  (Lien: $3,831.88)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(d)16-0160-S804
16-0160-S804
CD 6

6903 North Jellico Avenue.  (Lien: $689.01)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(e)16-0160-S805
16-0160-S805
CD 15

810 West 27th Street.  (Lien: $2,533.41)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin
, Harris-Dawson
, Koretz
(3)
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 10, 2017
(f)16-0160-S806
16-0160-S806
CD 6

8423 North San Fernando Road.  (Lien: $2,472.65)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin
, Harris-Dawson
, Koretz
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(g)16-0160-S807
16-0160-S807
CD 9

8705 South Wadsworth Avenue.  (Lien: $663.15)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin
, Harris-Dawson
, Koretz
(3)
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 10, 2017
(h)16-0160-S808
16-0160-S808
CD 1

910 North San Fernando Road.  (Lien: $9,390.32)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin
, Harris-Dawson
, Koretz
(3)
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 10, 2017
(i)16-0160-S809
16-0160-S809
CD 4

929 South Muirfield Road.  (Lien: $5,239.05)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(j)16-0160-S810
16-0160-S810
CD 12

9318 North Oso Avenue aka 9334 North Oso Avenue.  (Lien: $2,529.68)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin
, Harris-Dawson
, Koretz
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(k)16-0160-S811
16-0160-S811
CD 8

10310 South Stanford Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin
, Harris-Dawson
, Koretz
(3)
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 10, 2017
(l)16-0160-S812
16-0160-S812
CD 15

10410 South Juniper Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin
, Harris-Dawson
, Koretz
(3)
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 10, 2017
(m)16-0160-S813
16-0160-S813
CD 2

11553 West Sherman Way aka 11547 Sherman Way.  (Lien: $1,495.26)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(n)16-0160-S814
16-0160-S814
CD 15

11917 South Hoover Street.  (Lien: $1,359.94)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin
, Harris-Dawson
, Koretz
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(o)16-0160-S815
16-0160-S815
CD 6

12515 West Sheldon Street aka 12527 West Sheldon Street.  (Lien: $3,087.79)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(p)16-0160-S816
16-0160-S816
CD 9

1323 West 59th Place.  (Lien: $3,060.58)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(q)16-0160-S817
16-0160-S817
CD 14

2737 East Winter Street.  (Lien: $4,206.51)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(r)16-0160-S818
16-0160-S818
CD 14

2810 North Beryl Street.  (Lien: $1,525.71)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(s)16-0160-S819
16-0160-S819
CD 14

415 South Bernal Avenue.  (Lien: $528.01)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin
, Harris-Dawson
, Koretz
(3)
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 10, 2017
(t)16-0160-S820
16-0160-S820
CD 3

5732 North Donna Avenue.  (Lien: $689.47)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin
, Harris-Dawson
, Koretz
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(2)16-1209
16-1209

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Jesse Wilson to the Commission for Community and Family Services.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Jesse Wilson to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2018 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Ms. Irma Beserra-Nunez, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Wilson resides in Council District 13.  (Commission gender composition: M = 3; F = 12)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

 

Background Check: Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – DECEMBER 12, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – DECEMBER 9, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(3)RELATED TO ITEM 8 (10-1797-S16, 10-1797-S17)16-1235
16-1235

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the collection of solid waste from commercial establishments and multifamily dwellings, the utilization of subcontractors for the Zero Waste LA Exclusive Franchise System (Franchise System), and strategies to increase participation by women and minority businesses in the City's recycling, diversion, and waste management efforts.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. RECEIVE and FILE the Ordinance dated November 28, 2016 amending Sections 66.33 through 66.33.10 of Article 6, Chapter VI of the Los Angeles Municipal Code relating to the collection of solid waste from commercial establishments and multifamily dwellings, inasmuch as an amended Ordinance dated December 6, 2016 will be adopted as part of Council file No. 16-1235-S1.

  2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to:

    1. Work with the recommended proposers to identify future areas of the Franchise System for potential subcontracting opportunities.

    2. Work with recommended proposers to maximize participation in the Business Inclusion Program (BIP) by encouraging eligible existing subcontractors to apply for all certifications applicable to them.

    3. Report to City Council annually on the status of commitments.

    4. Add a local hiring requirement to the Franchise System contracts prior to the 10-year renewal option.

    5. Coordinate with contractors to sponsor subcontracting workshops, not limited to Franchise System work. Workshops will be held in conjunction with business organizations and include:

      1. Training workshops on how to participate in City contracting and paths to obtain certification.

      2. Meet and greet workshops to introduce potential subcontractors to prime contractors.

    6. Share and promote the Career Development Program (Program) to others in the solid waste industry.

      1. Report on franchisees’ status of incorporating this Program into their workforce development work program.

  3. REQUEST the Board of Public Works to work with the Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA), City Attorney's Office, and business organizations to review existing BIP to:

    1. Identify strengths and weaknesses of BIP.

    2. Benchmark against City departments with Local Business Enterprise focused programs.

    3. Develop recommended strategies to enhance or modify the BIP process.

  4. DIRECT the BCA to:

    1. Conduct training workshops at the chambers of commerce/business chambers, such as on the Minority Business Enterprise/Women Business Enterprise certification process and also on BAVN and the BIP process.

    2. Research the feasibility of reciprocity agreements with other public agencies regarding certification of different subcontracting enterprises.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

AMENDING MOTION 3A REFERRED TO THE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT AND BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES

 

AMENDING MOTION 3A (MARTINEZ - HARRIS-DAWSON)

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to report on recommendations for the use of a portion of franchise revenues for programs and activities that address/enhance quality of life concerns such as illegal dumping and proactive bulky item pick up.

  2. INSTRUCT the BOS to report on recommendations for the use of generated community benefit funds, as well as a portion of franchise fees, to be used to address quality of life issues in communities historically burdened with an over-concentration of waste processing facilities.

  3. MODITY Recommendation 2d of the Energy and Environment Committee report relative to local hiring requirements to also REQUEST the City Attorney to add local hire requirement provisions to the Zero Waste Franchise Program ordinance.

  4. REQUEST the Board of Public Works to report on ways to incorporate effective business inclusion objectives and requirements, and enforcement mechanisms, into all RFPs and contracts moving forward so that the City is in stronger position to meet its desired diversity participation rates.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(4)16-0816
16-0816
CD 5

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to authorization to execute the sale of two parcels of City-owned surplus property located within the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's Encino Reservoir in Encino, California.

 

(General and Categorical Exemption, and Energy and Environment Committee Report adopted on December 2, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(5)04-2115
04-2115

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to amending Articles 5 and 5.5 of Chapter 5, Division 23 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code for the election of employee and retired members of the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners.

 

(Communication from the City Attorney adopted on December 2, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(6)00-0270-S1
00-0270-S1
CD 8

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to preparing an Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) for the expansion of the University Park Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) to include six orphan blocks.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Harris-Dawson - Wesson):

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to initiate and complete proceedings to expand the University Park HPOZ to include six orphan blocks, bounded by the centerline of 24th Street on the north, Adams Boulevard on the south, Hoover Street on the east and Vermont on the west; and prepare a report for review and consideration by Council.

  2. INSTRUCT the DCP, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to prepare and process an ICO to: a) prohibit the issuance of demolition, building and any other applicable permits within the six orphan blocks; b) include an urgency clause making it effective upon publication; c) run for one year with two six-month extensions by Council Resolution or until the appropriate steps for adoption of the expansion of the zone have been prepared by the DCP, adopted by Council and become effective, whichever occurs first.

  3. INSTRUCT the DCP to prepare and present the ICO for the review and consideration by Council.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: Yes

 

For: Empowerment Congress North Area Neighborhood Development Council

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(7)17-0001
17-0001

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed 2017 Council Recess Schedule.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE, in accordance with Charter Section 242, to approve the following 2017 Council Recess Schedule, with the caveat that Council may introduce resolutions to remove any conference dates from the recess schedule if a quorum is expected, as follows:

 

  1. 2016 Winter Recess Continuation, Tuesday, January 3, 2017 through Friday, January 6, 2017.

  2. National League of Cities Annual Congressional City Conference, Friday, March 10, 2017 through Wednesday, March 15, 2017 (event held from March 11, 2017 through March 15, 2017 in Washington, D.C. [March 10, 2017 is recommended as a travel day]).

  3. Council Recess, Friday, March 17, 2017.

  4. Passover and Good Friday, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 through Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

  5. Summer Recess, Wednesday, July 5, 2017 through Friday, July 21, 2017.

  6. League of California Cities Annual Conference and Exposition, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 through Friday, September 15, 2017 (event held from September 13, 2017 through September 15, 2017 in Sacramento, California [September 12, 2017 is recommended as a travel day]).

  7. Rosh Hashanah, Friday, September 22, 2017.

  8. National League of Cities City Summit, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 through Friday, November 17, 2017 (event held from November 15, 2017 through November 18, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina [November 14, 2017 is recommended as a travel day]).

    Per Council policy, City resources should not be used to participate in conventions in North Carolina (Council file No. 16-0379). Councilmembers may attend this conference with non-City resources.

  9. Winter Recess, Friday, December 15, 2017 through Friday, December 29, 2017.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(8)RELATED TO ITEM 3 (16-1235)10-1797-S17, 10-1797-S16
10-1797-S17, 10-1797-S16

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) ADDENDUM and ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for authority to award contracts for the Zero Waste LA Exclusive Franchise System for commercial and multifamily solid waste collection and handling.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. CONSIDER the CEQA Addendum with the certified Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and FIND that the previously certified EIR (Council file No. 10-1797-S16) remains relevant.

  2. FIND that the activities approved by the contract awards are within the scope of the project covered by the certified Program EIR, that the activities would not have effects the certified EIR did not examine, and that no new environmental document is required.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (BPW), on behalf of the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), to execute a personal services contract for the City’s Exclusive Franchise System for commercial and multifamily solid waste collection and handling with:

    Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. (dba Athens Services aka Athens)
    Consolidated Disposal Services, LLC (dba Republic Services or Republic)
    Universal Waste Systems, Inc. (aka UWS)
    USA Waste of California, Inc. (dba Waste Management aka WM)
    CalMet Services, Inc. (aka CalMet)
    NASA Services, Inc. (aka NASA)
    Ware Disposal, Inc. (aka Ware)

  4. FIND it is in the City’s best interest to award one of the exclusive franchise contracts for commercial and multifamily solid waste collection and handling to Republic, an Arizona based company, for the reasons outlined in the BOS report dated September 26, 2016, attached to the Council file.

  5. REQUEST the BPW not to execute the contracts until January 31, 2017.

  6. REQUEST the BOS to report to the Energy and Environment Committee in 30 days on:

    1. Additional subcontracting opportunities that may be expected in the current contracts.

    2. Progress made to expand outreach to potential subcontractors that can be added after the franchise awards are executed. Outreach should be to all types of businesses including, but not limited to, Women Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise, Emerging Business Enterprise, Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise, Small Business Enterprise, and all other business enterprises, with added focus on sub-contractors with little or no previous government procurement experience.

  7. REQUEST the BOS to seek amendments after the contracts are executed, to incorporate additional subcontracting and outreach goals, so that meeting these goals are material requirements of the contracts, to the extent permitted by law.

  8. NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer reports dated November 2, 2016 and November 7, 2016 and the BOS report dated November 28, 2016.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The BOS reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. All costs associated with these contracts are between the Contractor (Franchisee) and the customer. The estimated overall value of these contracts is over $3.5 billion for an initial contract term of ten years.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 12, 2016

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(9)

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)16-1353
16-1353
CD 4

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 65173, located at 932 South Wilton Place easterly of Wilton Place and northerly of San Marino Street. 

 

(Bond No. C-128594)

(Quimby Fee: $84,778)

Subdivider: S.D.G. San Marino, LLC;  Surveyor: Talk Yul Kim

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(b)16-1354
16-1354
CD 2

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 70155, located at 11039-11045 West Camarillo Street, lying westerly of Vineland Avenue.

 

(Bond No. C-128595)

Subdivider: Halt-Ten Camarillo, LLC;  Surveyor: Land Design Consultants, Inc.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(c)16-1355
16-1355
CD 13

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 72695, located at 2323-2325 North Glendale Boulevard northerly of Bancroft Avenue.

 

(Bond No. C-128596)

(Quimby Fee: $17,785)

Subdivider: Freeform Investment, LLC;  Surveyor: Jack Little Company

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(d)16-1356
16-1356
CD 11

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 73152 located at 935 North Las Lomas Avenue, lying between Las Lomas Avenue and Maroney Lane.

 

(Bond No. C-128597)

(Quimby Fee: $23,730)

Subdivider: Amazing Properties IV, LLC;  Surveyor: Advanced Engineering and Consulting

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(e)16-1383
16-1383
CD 7

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 68157, located at 12361 and 12385 North San Fernando Road southeasterly of Astoria Street.

 

(Bond No. C-128598)

(Quimby Fee: $320,130)

Subdivider: San Fernando Homes Corp.;  Surveyor: Robert Kameoka

 

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
16-1430
16-1430MOTION (RYU - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for the mitigation of transportation impacts throughout the Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan area.
16-1431
16-1431MOTION (PRICE - MARTINEZ) relative to funding for the installation of a full signal at the intersection of 33rd Street and Central Avenue in Council District Nine.
16-1432
16-1432MOTION (BUSCAINO - CEDILLO) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for the alleys between 1st and 2nd Streets from Beaudry Avenue to their southeasterly termini.
13-1232-S1
13-1232-S1MOTION (ENGLADER - BONIN) relative to funding for any aspect of the efforts / operations of the youth sports opportunities provided by the Granada Hills Youth Recreation Center, Inc.
ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (13); Absent: Krekorian (1)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Signature

 

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

 

 

By

          Council Clerk                                   PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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Regular meeting recessed at 10:34
Special meeting convened at 10:34
Special meeting adjourned at 10:43
Regular meeting convened at 10:43