HEARING COMMENTS and RESOLUTION pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) relative to the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in the maximum amount not to exceed $35,000,000 to provide financing for the Jewish Educational Trade School located at 16601 Rinaldi Street, Granada Hills, California.

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

1. HOLD a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000 on behalf of the Jewish Educational Trade School for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, expansion, remodeling, renovation, improvement, furnishing and equipping of certain educational facilities located at 16601 Rinaldi Street.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000 on behalf of the Jewish Educational Trade School for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, expansion, remodeling, renovation, improvement, furnishing and equipping of certain educational facilities located at 16601 Rinaldi Street.

(Scheduled pursuant to Council action of November 29, 2016)

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERTIONS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION, and a Zoning Administrator's Adjustment and Site Plan Review Appeal, for the properties located at 1310-1332 North Cole Avenue, 6400-6418 West Homewood Avenue, 6407-6417 West Homewood Avenue, 1311-1347 North Cahuenga Boulevard and 6401-6423 West Fountain Avenue.

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

1. CERTIFY that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (EIR No. ENV-2014-4280-EIR; State Clearing House No.2015011013) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, 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. 16-1192 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 EIR.
   
   
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 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 PLUM Committee as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
5. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Veronica Lebron on behalf of Save Cahuenga Neighborhood Group, and THEREBY APPROVING a Zoning Administrator's Adjustment to allow zero-foot east and west side yard setbacks in lieu of the 10 feet otherwise required, and APPROVING a Site Plan Review for a project that would result in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units, for a mixed-use project consisting of 369 total residential units and 2,570 square feet of commercial space, for the properties located at 1310-1332 North Cole Avenue, 6400-6418 West Homewood Avenue, 6407-6417 West Homewood Avenue, 1311-1347 North Cahuenga Boulevard and 6401-6423 West Fountain Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval, as modified by the PLUM Committee and attached to Council file No. 16-1192.
   
   
6. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying NEW ORDINANCE dated December 1, 2016, approved by the Director of Planning on behalf of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), effecting a Zone and Height District Change from C4-2D to (T)(Q)C4-2D to modify the D Development Limitation from 2.0:1 to allow a maximum FAR of 4.0:1, for a project that would result in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units, for the construction of a seven-story residential mixed-use building, with project height ranging between 82 feet and 110 feet in height and with a total of 347,019 square feet of floor area, that will provide 369 residential units, including 13 live/work units, 29 micro units and 20 units for Moderate Income households, and approximately 2,570 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor, approximately 40,900 square feet of open space is proposed, including a ground floor plaza accessible to the public, an outdoor recreation deck on the second floor, a roof terrace on the seventh floor, a covered deck on the second floor, a gym and recreation room, including 589 parking spaces and 410 bicycle parking spaces within a two-level subterranean garage, at ground level within the building, and in the mezzanine level above-grade, with the demolition of existing buildings, including one single-family residence, a three-unit apartment building, two office buildings, an auto repair facility, and surface parking lots, for the properties located at 1310-1332 North Cole Avenue, 6400-6418 West Homewood Avenue, 6407-6417 West Homewood Avenue, 1311-1347 North Cahuenga Boulevard and 6401-6423 West Fountain Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval as modified by the PLUM Committee and attached to Council file No. 16-1192.
   
   
7. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinance dated August 11, 2016.
   
   
8. ADVISE the applicant of Q Qualified classification time limit, pursuant to Section 12.32-G.2(f) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code:
   
    . . . 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.
   
   
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:  Rescore Hollywood, LLC

Representative:  Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown, LLP

Case No. CPC-2014-4279-ZC-HD-ZAA-SPR-1A

CEQA No. ENV-2014-4280-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 - DECEMBER 28, 2016

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

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment and Zone and Height District Change for the properties located at 10516-10526 West Dubnoff Way, 6323-6355 North Clybourne Avenue and 6348-6354 North Cahuenga Boulevard.

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

1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 16-1169 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 Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV-2015-4441-MND] filed on May 9, 2016.

 

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California Public Resources Code (CPRC), the Mitigation Monitoring Program as the Findings of the Council; and, ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring Program.

 

3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.

 

4. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor, the Director of Planning and the LACPC, APPROVING the proposed General Plan Amendment to the project site and add areas in the North Hollywood-Valley Village Community Plan to re-designate the land use of the parcels located at 10516-10526 West Dubnoff Way and 6323-6355 North Clybourne Avenue from Low Residential to Highway Oriented Commercial; and, re-designate the land use of the parcels located at 6348-6354 North Cahuenga Boulevard from Parking Buffer to Highway Oriented Commercial for the renovation and continued use of an existing special education facility and the establishment of a foster family facility to recruit, train, certify and monitor foster parents in the local area, including a parent training academy, an outpatient and school based mental health clinic, as well as the continued operation of a children's group home.

 

5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated July 28, 2016, approved by the LACPC, effecting a Zone and Height District Change from R1-1 to (T)(Q)C2-1VL for parcels located at 10516-10526 West Dubnoff Way and 6329-6355 North Clybourne Avenue, for the renovation and continued use of an existing special education facility and the establishment of a foster family facility to recruit, train, certify and monitor foster parents in the local area, including a parent training academy, an outpatient and school based mental health clinic, as well as the continued operation of a children's group home, subject to Conditions of Approval.

 

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

 

7. ADVISE the applicant of the Q Qualified classification time limit pursuant to Section 12.32-G.2(f) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code:

    

   . . . 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 CPRC 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: Bernard La Fianza, Penny Lane Centers

Representative: John J. Parker, Pacific Crest Consultants

Case No. CPC-2015-4440-GPA-ZC-HD

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 29, 2016

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed agreement with RAW International for consultant services in connection with implementation of projects, programs and activities for the Crenshaw/Slauson Redevelopment Project Area.

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

1. APPROVE the expenditure of $119,000 in Community Redevelopment Agency Los Angeles (CRA/LA) excess bond proceed (EBP) funds available to Council District Eight from the Crenshaw/Slauson Redevelopment Project Area (Series B) to be utilized towards a contract with the RAW International to assist with the implementation of projects, programs and activities identified in the Bond Spending Plan (BSP) for said Project Area.
      
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), or designee, to negotiate and execute an agreement with Raw International, Inc., with funding not to exceed $119,000 for the period of seven months, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and subject to a Charter Section 1022 determination.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the EWDD to expend funds up to $119,000 within CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bonds Proceeds Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22L9DT, titled Crenshaw/Slauson (Taxable) upon presentation of proper documentation and demand of the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, pursuant to this contract.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the Bond Oversight Committee (BOC); and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The BOC reports that there is no impact on the City’s General Fund from the proposed allocation of CRA/LA excess bond proceeds as detailed in the October 7, 2016 BOC report, attached to the Council file.  The CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bonds Proceeds Fund No. 57D is funded solely from the transfer of approximately $84.1 million in pre-2011 tax allocation bond proceeds from CRA/LA to the City (Council File No. 14-1174).  Said transfer has been deposited with the Controller.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT  relative to the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) grant from the Los Angeles County Probation Department to provide youth services through the Clean and Safe Spaces (CLASS) Parks Youth Employment Internship Program (YEIP).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to accept and receive JJCPA (formerly known as the Schiff-Cardenas Crime Prevention Act) grant funding in the approximate amount of $504,430 from the Los Angeles County Probation Department to provide youth services through the CLASS Parks YEIP during specified hours of peak juvenile criminal occurrences for a sixteenth Fiscal Year (2016-2017) at selected recreational facilities.
   
   
2. DESIGNATE the General Manager, RAP, Executive Officer, or Assistant General Manager, as the agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payments requests which may be necessary for the completion of the project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Employee, RAP, to establish an account and to appropriate funding received as necessary within the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund No. 205 to accept the 2016-2017 JJCPA grant funds in the approximate amount of $504,430 for the CLASS Parks YEIP.   
                 

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT  and RESOLUTIONS relative to the Proposition 40 Youth Soccer and Recreation Development Program grant applications for the development of sports fields at various Recreation and Parks facilities.

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS which authorize the City to apply for Proposition 40 Youth Soccer and Recreation Development Program funds, and designate the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), Executive Officer, or Assistant General Manager, as the agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payments requests which may be necessary for the completion of the project.
   
   
2. APPROVE the submission of 16 Proposition 40 Youth Soccer and Recreation Development Program grant applications to the California Department of Parks and Recreation to fund the development and/or rehabilitation of the City's RAP sports fields at various RAP facilities.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept and receive the Proposition 40 Youth Soccer and Recreation Development Program grant(s), if awarded, subject to the City Attorney’s approval of the resulting agreement as to form.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Employee, RAP, to establish an account and to appropriate funding received as necessary within the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund No. 205 to accept the Proposition 40 Youth Soccer and Recreation Development Program grant(s).   
             

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board of the Recreation and Park Commissioners reports that the approved funding is expected to cover project costs; therefore, there is no anticipated fiscal impact to RAP's General Fund at this time. Future operations and maintenance costs will be requested through the budget process.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the supplemental agreements between the Department of Recreation and Parks and four as-needed contractors for as-needed general park building construction services.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary, Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners, to execute the supplemental agreements with CXT, Incorporated; Design Space Modular Buildings, Inc.; United Riggers and Erectors, Inc.; USA Shade and Fabric Structures, Inc. for a six-year term with a maximum allowable compensation of $10 million annually, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that the supplemental agreements will be funded on a project-by-project basis from various funding sources.  The contracts will be subject to the availability of funds. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. This recommendation complies with the City's Financial Policies in that one-time revenue will be used to fund one-time expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 17, 2016

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

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to installing a commemorative sign for the Cahuenga Branch Library to acknowledge the library’s 100th anniversary and the building’s status as a Historic Cultural Monument.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (O'Farrell – Price):

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to install a commemorative sign in front of the Cahuenga Branch Library located at 4591 Santa Monica Boulevard to acknowledge the library’s 100th anniversary and the building’s status as a Historic Cultural Monument, to read as follows:

Cahuenga Branch Library

Historic Cultural Monument No. 314

100th Anniversary

1916-2016

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.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to installing a commemorative sign in front of the Capitol Records Tower to acknowledge the company's 75th anniversary and the building's status as a Historic-Cultural Monument.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (O'Farrell – Buscaino):

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to install a commemorative sign in front of the Capitol Records Tower located at 1750 Vine Street to acknowledge the company's 75th anniversary and the building's status as a Historic-Cultural Monument.

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.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Board of Public Works to execute five-year contract extensions with 11 prequalified on-call landscape architectural consulting firms.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, or designee, on behalf of the Bureau of Engineering, to execute five-year contract extensions with the following consulting firms to continue offering services through the Pre-Qualified On-Call Landscape Architectural Services list through September 2021:

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  Funding for the contract amendments will come from various sources depending on the project requiring the need to use the Pre-Qualified On-Call list for landscape architectural consulting services.  Funding will be subject to the availability of funds.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 13, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 13, 2017)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Specific Plan Amendment for the property located at 1175 North Madison Avenue.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance for a Specific Plan Amendment to the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented District Specific Plan/Station Neighborhood Area Plan (Ordinance No. 184414), to change the Subarea Designation of the subject property from Subarea A - Neighborhood Conservation to Subarea E - Public Facilities, for the proposed construction, use and maintenance of a community garden and public park with an educational building, covered recreation area, and three on-site parking spaces on a 24,411 square-foot site, with the educational building containing 640 square feet of floor area, approximately 14 feet in height, and serving the community garden which will occupy the rear half of the subject property and be operated by the Los Angeles Community Garden Council; the covered recreation area includes a 2,700 square-foot shade structure measuring approximately 21 feet in height and a 24-foot, 10-inch tall silo structure serving the public park, which will occupy the front half of the subject property and be operated by the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks; proposed hours of operation will be from sunrise to sunset, for the property located at 1175 North Madison Avenue.

Applicant:  City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks

Representative:  Glen Dake, Los Angeles Community Garden Council

Case No. CPC-2016-1812-SP-SPP

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the implementation of a pilot program that combines rapid re-housing vouchers and transitional social enterprise jobs through the Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise (LA RISE) into one linked program.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ACCEPT the LA RISE expansion pilot program contained in the November 4, 2016 joint Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) and Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) report.
                       
2. INSTRUCT the General Manager, EWDD or designee, and the Executive Director, LAHSA, or designee, to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the LA RISE pilot program and report to the City Council on the measured outcomes related to placement, retention, and recidivism for the 50 homeless individuals to-be-served in the San Fernando Valley and South Los Angeles regions.                

Fiscal Impact Statement: The EWDD and LAHSA report that the rapid re-housing (CES Rapid Rehousing for Singles and Youth Systems) and LA RISE, a program in which participants receive job training, get paid work experience and eventually transition into the workforce, are funded through the approved Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.  There is no additional impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Raymond Bishop to the South Valley Area Planning Commission.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Raymond Bishop to the South Valley Area Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2020 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Mr. Bishop resides in Council District Three.  (Current Commission gender composition: M=2; F=3)

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)

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to amending the contract with Intuitive Real Estate Solutions, LLC, for property management services for properties owned by HCIDLA.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to execute the second amendment of the contract with Intuitive Real Estate Solutions, LLC (No. C-125338), to increase the contract amount by $190,000, from $130,000 to an amount not to exceed $320,000, and to extend the term for one year to continue to provide property management services for HCIDLA properties, subject to the approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality and in compliance with City contracting requirements.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to expend funds for the Intuitive Real Estate Solutions, LLC, contract, as follows:
   
   

   Fund Title / No.	Account	Account Title	Amount
   Housing Production Fund / 240	43L449	Property Management	$75,000
   Low and Moderate Income Housing / 55J	43L449	Property Management	115,000
   		Total:	$190,000

           
3. AUTHORIZE the HCIDLA General Manager, or designee, to prepare Controller’s instructions and technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  The above recommendations comply with City financial policies in that the requested action is fully funded by appropriations from the Systematic Code Enforcement and Rent Stabilization trust funds.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (LADOT) AND RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Overnight Parking District (OPD) No. 560 for streets near Baldwin Village.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the establishment of OPD No. 560 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class I Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. FIND that the Los Angeles Police Department should have the primary responsibility for the enforcement of the authorized overnight parking restriction in OPD No. 560, with support from LADOT Parking Enforcement, since the reported problems involve criminal activity.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying Resolution establishing OPD No. 560, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54, to include both sides of:
   
   
   1. Orange Drive between the dead end south of Orange Drive and Sycamore Avenue
      
      
   2. Orange Place between Orange Drive and Sycamore Avenue
      
      
   3. Sycamore Avenue between Sanchez Drive and Coliseum Street
      
      
   4. Alsace Avenue between Orange Place and Coliseum Street
      
      
   5. Orange Place between Alsace Avenue and Redondo Boulevard
      
      
   6. Redondo Boulevard between Orange Place and Coliseum Street
      
      
   7. Cloverdale Avenue between Sanchez Drive and Coliseum Street
      
      
   8. Cochran Avenue between Sanchez Drive and Coliseum Street
      
      
   9. Duray Place between Sanchez Drive and Coliseum Street
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE permit sales to all residents of OPD 560 when signs are posted.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE posting or removal of No Parking, 2 AM to 6 AM; District No. 560 Permits Exempt parking restriction on all residential street segments within OPD No. 560, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited at all times in the interest of traffic flow or safety.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures to prepare, issue and collect payments for Overnight Parking Permits from the residents of OPD No. 560 in accordance with LAMC Section 80.54, and to issue permits subject to the following permit limits:
   
   
   1. Maximum of three Resident Permits per dwelling unit at $15 each per year.
      
      
   2. Maximum of two Visitor Permits per dwelling unit at $10 each per four months.
      
      
   3. Maximum of 25 Guest Permits per dwelling unit per day at $1 each per day.
      
      
   4. Sales of Guest Permits in excess of 25 per dwelling unit per day require written approval of the council office.
      
      
7. DIRECT the LADOT to post or remove the authorized OPD No. 560 parking restrictions for any of the street segments within OPD No. 560 in accordance with the criteria set forth in the above recommendations, upon written instructions from the council office representing the specific street segment requesting the posting or removal of such signs following City Council action establishing the district.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the additional cost of implementing, administering, and enforcing OPD No. 560.  Violations of the posted parking restrictions may result in fines to be deposited in the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

MOTION (BUSCAINO - ENGLANDER) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for Council Street and Madison Avenue in Council District 13.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Dividion 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to process this vacation request under Council file No. 09-0683, Engineering work order No. E1401143, and apply the conditions established under the Council action of May 14, 2010.
   
   
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to append this Motion to Council file No. 09-0683.
   
   
4. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present this report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested area to the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.

MOTION (RYU - PRICE) relative to funding for various street maintenance efforts and services throughout Council District Four.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $100,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281204 (CD Four Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74 Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for various street maintenance efforts and services throughout Council District Four coordinated by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification, to prepare the necessary documents with and/or payments to the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, or any other agency or organization, in the above amount for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works, Office of Accounting to make any technical corrections or clarification as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (KREKORIAN - WESSON) relative to funding for Armenian Relief Society of Western U.S.A. (ARS) for community and cultural services.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to utilize savings from the following completed Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) projects and make those funds available to enhance the important work of the ARS.
   
   

   Department	Project Description	Savings
   CDD	Armenian Relief (2012)	$2,498.80
   CDD/NDD	Boyle Heights Yo Center (2003)	24,882.26
   PWSS	Farmers Markets (2000)	17,133.00
   	Total:	$44,514.06

2. AUTHORIZE the EWDD to transfer $45,000 in UDAG funds to the Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID) for the purpose of funding the services and projects of the ARS.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the HCID to negotiate and execute a contract with ARS for $45,000 in UDAG funds to provide for continued services to the residents of the City of Los Angeles.
   
   
4. DIRECT the EWDD, with the assistance of HCID, to prepare Controller instructions and/or technical changes to effectuate the above transfer, subject to the approval of the Chief Legislative Analyst; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement said instructions.

MOTION (ENGLANDER - BUSCAINO) relative to funding for various special services and projects in Council District 12.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $15,000 from the Council District 12 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Street Services Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 1090 (Salaries - General) for various special services and projects in Council District 12.
   
   
2. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $35,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 to the Street Services Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 1090 (Salaries - General) for various special services and projects at various locations in Granada Hills in Council District 12.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to make any corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (O'FARRELL - KREKORIAN) relative to funding for various traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures in Council District 13.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $234,900 in the Hollywood Mobility Trust Fund account in Council District 13 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 904/14 to the Transportation Fund No. 100/94, as follows:  $136,100 to Account No. 1090 (Salaries - Overtime) and $98,800 to Account No. 3360 (Signal Supplies and Repair), for various traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures in Hollywood, as further detailed in the text of this Motion.
   
   
2. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $45,000 in the Hollywood Mobility Trust Fund account in the Council District 13 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 904/14 to the Street Lighting Fund No. 100/84, as follows:  $20,000 to Account No. 1010 (Salaries - General) and $25,000 to Account No. 8780 (Street Lighting Improvement and Supplies), for various traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures in Hollywood, as further detailed in the text of this Motion.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and the Bureau of Street Lighting to make any corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - PRICE) relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to prohibit the parking of vehicles for private sale on the east and west sides of Normandie Avenue between West Exposition Boulevard and West Vernon Avenue.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance that amends the LAMC Section 87.55, which establishes regulations for the parking of vehicles for private sale on certain City streets or public lands, to prohibit the parking of such vehicles with a For Sale sign on the east and west sides of Normandie Avenue between West Exposition Boulevard and West Vernon Avenue.

MOTION (HUIZAR - KREKORIAN) relative to funding for the Leonard Hill Arts Plaza.

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

1. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to negotiate and execute the necessary agreement or other document between the City and the Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles, Inc. for a grant award in the amount of $1,900,000 for the future Arts Plaza under the new Sixth Street Viaduct, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality with the understanding that these funds will be used to supplement existing City and grant funds for the Sixth Street Viaduct, and solely for the design, construction, and programming of the Arts Plaza, with up to $1,425,000 being used for design and construction and up to $475,000 be used for programming development and implementation.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering, upon execution of the above referenced agreement/document, to request a loan in the amount of $1,900,000 from the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834 to front fund the design, construction, and programming of the above described Arts Plaza, and to repay said loan of $1,900,000 in grant proceeds when received from the Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles on a cost reimbursement basis.
   
   
3. REQUEST the Controller to establish a new account in the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50 entitled Leonard Hill Arts Plaza and to transfer, upon approval of the Board of Public Works, $1,900,000 from the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834 to said new account.
   
   
4. RESOLVE that upon receiving the full $1,900,000 grant from the Mayor's Fund, the Plaza be formally named the Leonard Hill Arts Plaza per the agreement between The Leonard Hill Charitable Trust and the Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers.

MOTION (HUIZAR - KREKORIAN) relative to accepting the donation of the Holiday Tree presented to the City by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 11 and the National Electrical Contractors Association Los Angeles County Chapter.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ACCEPT the donation of the Holiday Tree to decorate the Third Floor Rotunda during the 2016 Holiday Season between Thanksgiving and the first week of January presented to the City by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 11, and the National Electrical Contractors Association, Los Angeles County Chapter.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Department of General Services to express the City's appreciation to the donors and coordinate with the donors and Project Restore to install the Holiday Tree.

MOTION (WESSON - ENGLANDER) relative to implementing a technical change to Rule 1 of the Rules of the Los Angeles City Council.

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the below indicated technical change to Rule 1 of the Rules of the Los Angeles City Council in order to allow this Rule to be implemented either at a regular or a special meeting of the Council.  Deletions are indicated in strikeout.

1.  At the first regular meeting of the Council after June 30 of each odd-numbered year, the City Clerk shall preside over the election of the President, and the Council shall elect one of its members as President by a majority vote by open ballot.  That member shall be known as the  President of the Council.  The President shall serve until the next such meeting date or until a successor has been elected.

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - CEDILLO) relative to increasing opportunities for Minority Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, Disabled Business Enterprises, and Small Business Enterprises in the Zero Waste LA Franchise System.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance to amend Section 66.33 through 66.33.10 of Article 6, Chapter VI of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to require each Franchisee to demonstrate on a quarterly basis throughout the term of its franchise, to the satisfaction of the Bureau of Sanitation, the Franchisee's best efforts to identify additional subcontracting opportunities to increase participation by subcontractors.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation to develop Rules and Regulations as to how to determine and measure the best efforts and assign monetary penalties for failure to demonstrate best efforts. These Rules and Regulations shall be presented for approval to the Board of Public Works.
   
   
3. DEPOSIT the penalties collected into a special fund controlled by the City for additional subcontract outreach efforts to increase participation in the waste and recycling industry.

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2014-1079 located at 4603-4605 North Kester Avenue, lying along the westerly side of Kester Avenue and northerly of Moorpark Street.

(Bond No. C-128590)

(Quimby Fee:  $15,820)

Owner: Kester Investments, LLC; Surveyor: Iacobellis and Associates, Inc.

FINAL MAP OF VESTING TRACT NO. 72400 located at 6062-6068 West Pickford Street, lying southwesterly of Pickford Street and westerly of Crescent Heights Boulevard.

(Bond No. C-128527)

(Quimby Fee:  $33,504)

Owner: Pickford Courtyard, LLC; Surveyor: Tala Associates, Inc.

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 73320 located at 5101-5123 East Echo Street, lying southeasterly of Figueroa Street.

(Bond No. C-128592)

(Quimby Fee:  $137,016)

Subdivider: WH Highland Park 24 LLC; Surveyor: Larry Mar

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 73089 located at 17150 West Roscoe Boulevard, northerly side of Roscoe Boulevard and southerly side of Burton Street.

(Bond No. C-128591)

(Quimby Fee:  $25,043)

Subdivider: San Fernando Homes Corp.; Surveyor: Kacie A. Plouff

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(2), in order to confer with legal counsel relative to significant exposure to litigation in relation to the U.S. Department of Justice investigation in connection with the Fair Housing Act, ADA and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and in relation to negotiations regarding a Voluntary Compliance Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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

MEETING HELD - NO ACTION TAKEN