Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM



(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL
Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Martinez, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (11); Absent: Cedillo, Krekorian and O'Farrell (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-S839
16-0160-S839
CD 4

946 South Victoria Avenue.  (Lien: $5,926.90)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(b)16-0160-S840
16-0160-S840
CD 5

1356 North Stradella Road.  (Lien: $3,487.02)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 24, 2017
(c)16-0160-S841
16-0160-S841
CD 10

2305 West 23rd Street.  (Lien: $649.18)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 8, 2017
(d)16-0160-S842
16-0160-S842
CD 8

6800 South Hoover Street.  (Lien: $1,010.84)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(e)16-0160-S843
16-0160-S843
CD 8

9910 South Hoover Street.  (Lien: $2,701.75)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(f)16-0160-S844
16-0160-S844
CD 8

1151 East Lanzit Avenue.  (Lien: $2,707.68)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 24, 2017
(g)16-0160-S845
16-0160-S845
CD 8

1300 West 71st Street.  (Lien: $2,275.83)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(h)16-0160-S846
16-0160-S846
CD 11

6446 West 84th Place.  (Lien: $3,772.60)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(i)16-0160-S847
16-0160-S847
CD 3

6734 North Reseda Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,010.84)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(j)16-0160-S848
16-0160-S848
CD 9

7020 South Broadway.  (Lien: $1,010.84)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(k)16-0160-S849
16-0160-S849
CD 12

8728 North Vanalden Avenue.  (Lien: $1,295.26)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(l)16-0160-S850
16-0160-S850
CD 15

16220 South Vermont Avenue.  (Lien: $1,721.97)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(m)16-0160-S851
16-0160-S851
CD 15

1617 West Sepulveda Boulevard.  (Lien: $2,738.74)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(n)16-0160-S852
16-0160-S852
CD 7

13147 North Gladstone Avenue.  (Lien: $2,768.20)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(o)16-0160-S853
16-0160-S853
CD 7

11530 North Glenoaks Boulevard aka 13070 West Paxton.  (Lien: $526.42)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(p)16-0160-S235
16-0160-S235
CD 7

11614 North Herrick Avenue.  (Lien: $2,427.24)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(q)16-0160-S798
16-0160-S798
CD 12

17430 West Parthenia Street.  (Lien: $680.25)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 7, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(r)16-0160-S795
16-0160-S795
CD 7

13021 West Garber Street.  (Lien: $2,745.41)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 7, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE PROPERTY WAS DETERMINED TO BE AN OWNER-OCCUPIED SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND THEREFORE EXEMPT FROM LIEN PROCESSING
(s)16-0160-S792
16-0160-S792
CD 7

13741 Van Nuys Boulevard.  (Lien: $5,897.88)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 7, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(t)16-0160-S785
16-0160-S785
CD 7

9923 North El Dorado Avenue.  (Lien: $1,678.38)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 7, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(u)16-0160-S805
16-0160-S805
CD 15

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 9, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(v)16-0160-S807
16-0160-S807
CD 9

8705 South Wadsworth Avenue.  (Lien: $663.15)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 9, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(w)16-0160-S808
16-0160-S808
CD 1

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 9, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE PROPERTY OWNERSHIP HAS CHANGED
(x)16-0160-S811
16-0160-S811
CD 8

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 9, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(y)16-0160-S812
16-0160-S812
CD 15

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 9, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE INITIAL FEES HAVE BEEN PAID AND THE LATE FEES RESCINDED
(z)16-0160-S819
16-0160-S819
CD 14

415 South Bernal Avenue.  (Lien: $528.01)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 9, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN RESCINDED
(aa)16-0160-S833
16-0160-S833
CD 7

13235 West Beaver Street.  (Lien: $2,379.20)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 13, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(ab)16-0160-S834
16-0160-S834
CD 7

13430 West Pinney Street. (Lien: $688.20)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 13, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
ITEM NO.(2)16-0900-S33
16-0900-S33
CD 4, 13

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Hollywood No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on November 8, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on January 31, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JANUARY 31, 2017
ITEM NO.(3)16-0900-S34
16-0900-S34
CD 13

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Glendale Boulevard and Deane Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on November 8, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on January 31, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JANUARY 31, 2017
ITEM NO.(4)16-0900-S35
16-0900-S35
CD 3

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Mason Avenue and Arminta Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on November 8, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on January 31, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JANUARY 31, 2017
ITEM NO.(5)16-0900-S36
16-0900-S36
CD 11

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Washington Place and Marcasel Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on November 8, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on January 31, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JANUARY 31, 2017
ITEM NO.(6)16-0900-S37
16-0900-S37
CD 7

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Sunland Boulevard and Sunland Park Drive No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on November 8, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on January 31, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JANUARY 31, 2017
ITEM NO.(7)16-0900-S38
16-0900-S38
CD 6

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Firmament Avenue and Sherman Way No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on November 8, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on January 31, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JANUARY 31, 2017
ITEM NO.(8)16-0900-S39
16-0900-S39
CD 14

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Bridewell and Pollard Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on November 8, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on January 31, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JANUARY 31, 2017
ITEM NO.(9)16-1360
16-1360
CD 5

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Haute Mess located at 7671-7673 Beverly Boulevard.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Haute Mess located at 7671-7673 Beverly Boulevard will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
  2.  

  3. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 7671-7673 Beverly Boulevard.
  4.  

  5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.
  6.  

Applicant: Leopardo

 

Representative: Eddie Navarette

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 21, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 21, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ADOPTED TO GRANT APPLICATION
ITEM NO.(10)16-0590
16-0590
CD 14

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for fire lane purposes on the property south of Alcazar Street east of San Pablo Street (Right of Way No. 36000-2143).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for fire lane purposes on the property south of Alcazar Street east of San Pablo Street (Right of Way No. 36000-2143) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer to dedicate the easement for fire lane purposes on the property south of Alcazar Street east of San Pablo Street (Right of Way No. 36000-2143), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the December 6, 2016 City Engineer report to Council.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for fire lane purposes on the property south of Alcazar Street east of San Pablo Street (Right of Way No. 36000-2143), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the December 6, 2016 City Engineer report.

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that a $3,317 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(11)16-1406
16-1406
CD 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate a sanitary sewer easement for the property west of Latimer Road southeast of Sunset Boulevard (Right of Way No. 36000-10028).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the offer to dedicate a sanitary sewer easement for the property west of Latimer Road southeast of Sunset Boulevard (Right of Way No. 36000-10028) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer to dedicate a sanitary sewer easement for the property west of Latimer Road southeast of Sunset Boulevard (Right of Way No. 36000-10028), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the December 6, 2016 City Engineer report to Council.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the sanitary sewer easement for the property west of Latimer Road southeast of Sunset Boulevard (Right of Way No. 36000-10028), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the December 6, 2016 City Engineer report.

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(12)16-1392
16-1392
CD 14

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of a slope easement on Alcazar Street at Play Ground Street (Right of Way No. 36000-2127).

 

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

 

  1. FIND that the quitclaim of a slope easement on Alcazar Street at Play Ground Street is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the quitclaim of a slope easement on Alcazar Street at Play Ground Street as shown colored red on Exhibit A of the December 6, 2016 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition:

    That the petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering with respect to the payment of the document recording fee.

  3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated December 6, 2016, to approve the petitioner's request for the quitclaim of a slope easement on Alcazar Street at Play Ground Street.

  4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated November 30, 2016 authorizing the quitclaim of a slope easement on Alcazar Street at Play Ground Street, which has been approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action and Ordinance to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that a fee of $6,869.40 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(13)16-1461
16-1461
CD 1

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement at 3924 Rome Court easterly of Rome Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-2112).

 

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

 

  1. FIND that the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement at 3924 Rome Court easterly of Rome Drive is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement at 3924 Rome Court easterly of Rome Drive as shown colored red on Exhibit A of the December 20, 2016 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition:

    That the petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering with respect to the payment of the document recording fee.

  3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated December 20, 2016, to approve the petitioner's request for the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement at 3924 Rome Court easterly of Rome Drive.

  4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated December 13, 2016 authorizing the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement at 3924 Rome Court easterly of Rome Drive, which has been approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action and Ordinance to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that a fee of $6,869.40 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(14)16-1467
16-1467
CD 4

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement at 1845 Coldwater Canyon Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-2139).

 

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

 

  1. FIND that the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement at 1845 Coldwater Canyon Drive is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement at 1845 Coldwater Canyon Drive as shown colored red on Exhibit A of the December 21, 2016 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition:

    That the petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering with respect to the payment of the document recording fee.

  3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated December 21, 2016, to approve the petitioner's request for the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement at 1845 Coldwater Canyon Drive.

  4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated December 20, 2016 authorizing the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement at 1845 Coldwater Canyon Drive, which has been approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action and Ordinance to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that a fee of $7,075.91 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(15)94-2018
94-2018
CD 4

NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Vesting Zone Change for the property located at 14006 West Riverside Drive.

 

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; that the 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. 94-2018 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and, ADOPT the Negative Declaration [ENV-2016-779-ND] filed on June 24, 2016.

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

  3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated September 22, 2016 to effect a Vesting Zone Change to modify previously adopted Q Condition No. 12 to allow the addition of eight new restaurants otherwise not permitted under the existing Q Condition and to modify previously adopted Q Condition No. 15 to allow for operating hours Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. in conjunction with the continued operation of an existing mall having 11 restaurants for the property located at 14006 West Riverside Drive.

  4. 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.

  5. 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: Sherman Oaks Fashion Associates, LP

 

Representative: Heather Crossner, Latham and Watkins, LLP

 

Case No. CPC-2016-778-VZC

 

CEQA No. ENV-2016-779-ND

 

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 - JANUARY 20, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 20, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(16)14-0450-S1
14-0450-S1
CD 4

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a correction to Ordinance No. 183335 for the properties located at 5746-5750 Sepulveda Boulevard and 5747-5751 Halbrent Avenue.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Director of Planning as the Findings of the Council.
  2.  

  3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated June 10, 2016, approved by the Director of Planning, correcting the (T)(Q)RAS4-1VL Zone for Ordinance No. 183335 relative to corrected conditions for effectuating (T) Tentative Classification, corrected Conditions of Approval and clarification of the City Council actions taken on December 16, 2014 as described in the Department of City Planning (DCP) report dated June 10, 2016 and attached to Council file No. 14-0450-S1, for the properties located at 5746-5750 Sepulveda Boulevard and 5747-5751 Halbrent Avenue.

 

Applicant:  Raju Patel, El Cortez Motel, Inc.

 

Representative:  Peg Malone-Brown / Brad Rosenheim, Rosenheim and Associates, Inc.

 

Related Case No. CPC-2013-3554-ZC-HD-CU-ZV-ZAA

 

Related CEQA No. ENV-2013-3555-MND

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(17)16-1269
16-1269
CD 11

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for oversize vehicles on both sides of Louella Avenue between Morningside Way and Lake Street.

 

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

 

  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, on both sides of Louella Avenue between Morningside Way and Lake Street.
                                       
  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 oversize 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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(18)16-1265
16-1265
CD 11

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

 

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

 

  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, on the following street segments:

    1. Pacific Avenue between Washington Boulevard and Driftwood Street

    2. Ironside Street between Ocean Front Walk and Speedway

    3. Mast Street between Ocean Front Walk and Speedway

    4. Eastwind Street between Ocean Front Walk and Speedway

    5. Lighthouse Street between Ocean Front Walk and Speedway

    6. Hurricane Street between Pacific Avenue and Ocean Front Walk
                                 
  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 oversize 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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(19)16-1330
16-1330
CD 15

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for oversize vehicles on both sides of Merit Avenue from the dead end north of 169th Street to West 173rd Street.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Buscaino - Cedillo):

 

  1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section (LAMC) 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, on  both sides of Merit Avenue from the dead end north of 169th Street to West 173rd Street.
                                       
  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 oversize vehicles on the streets listed above in Recommendation No. 1.

  3. DIRECT the LADOT, upon approval of this action, to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of overnight parking permits as specified by LAMC Section 80.69.4(c).
           
  4. 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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(20)16-1379
16-1379
CD 11

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for oversize vehicles along Culver Drive between Inglewood Boulevard and South Centinela Avenue.

 

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

 

  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 Culver Drive between Inglewood Boulevard and South Centinela 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 oversize 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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(21)16-1380
16-1380
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 - Ryu):

 

  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. Beatrice Street between Westlawn Avenue and Grosvenor Boulevard

    2. Stoner Avenue between Wagner Street and Lindblade Street
                                         
  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 oversize 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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(22)16-1103
16-1103

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by the City of Santa Monica.

 

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

 

APPROVE the refund claim filed by the City of Santa Monica in the amount of $119,503.20, plus accumulated interest.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(23)16-0625
16-0625

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by BP Energy Co.

 

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

 

APPROVE the refund claim filed by BP Energy Co. in the amount of 68,858.64, plus accumulated interest.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(24)16-1361
16-1361

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Challenger Cable Sales, Inc.

 

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

 

APPROVE the refund claim filed by Challenger Cable Sales, Inc. in the amount of $52,665.89, plus accumulated interest.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(25)16-0330
16-0330

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Investment Report for the month of September 2016.

 

Recommendation for Council action: 

 

NOTE and FILE the Investment Report submitted by the Office of Finance for the month of September 2016.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(26)11-1740
11-1740

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Annual Statement of Investment Policy.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the Office of Finance report dated November 28, 2016 relative to the Annual Statement of Investment Policy.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(27)16-1345
16-1345

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15 Cost Allocation Plan 39 audit reports for central services and fringe benefits, and department administration and support and compensated time off costs.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the Controller report, dated November 23, 2016, relative to the FY 2014-15 Cost Allocation Plan 39 audit reports for central services and fringe benefits, and department administration and support and compensated time off costs.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(28)16-1389
16-1389

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to implementing an accessible housing program (AcHP) in connection with the Settlement Agreement (SA) in the case of Independent Living Center of Southern California v. City of Los Angeles et al. (US District Court Case No. CV12-0551).

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the implementation of an AcHP to carry out the requirements of the SA in the case of  Independent Living Center of Southern California v. City of Los Angeles et al. (US District Court Case No. CV12-0551).

  2. RESOLVE that the following positions are APPROVED and CONFIRMED for the Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) and City Attorney for the period of January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017, subject to position allocation by the Personnel Department and pay grade determination by the City Administrative Officer (CAO):

    HCIDLA 
    No.  Class  Title 
    9182  Chief Management Analyst (Exempt) 
    2 9171-1  Senior Management Analyst I 
    1 1538  Senior Project Coordinator (Exempt) 
    12 9184-2  Management Analyst II 
    1 1569-2  Rehab Construction Specialist II 
    17  Total   
    City Attorney 
    No.  Class  Title 
    0535-0596  Deputy City Attorney III 


  3. AUTHORIZE the following two positions included above in Recommendation No. 2 to be exempted from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b) due to the need for specialized expertise:

    No.  Class  Title  Role 
    9182  Chief Management Analyst  AcHP Administrator 
    1 1538  Senior Project Coordinator  Education and Outreach Team Leader 


  4. ESTABLISH a new fund within Department No. 43 called the Accessible Housing Fund.

  5. APPROPRIATE $3,000,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Accessible Housing Settlement Account to HCIDLA, Department No. 43, Accessible Housing Fund (Fund No. TBD) and establish accounts within Fund No. TBD as necessary, subject to the approval of the CAO, to carry out the AcHP.

  6. DIRECT the Department of General Services to report to the Municipal Facilities Committee on what actions are required to secure up to 5,000 square feet of additional office space at HCIDLA Headquarters (1200 West 7th Street/Garland Building) for the AcHP, including any necessary tenant improvements (estimated at $363,000).

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

    1. Issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an Expert Accessibility Consultant to be approved by the Plaintiffs and to report back with funding requirements and request for authority to execute a contract.

    2. Issue a RFQ for as many architects with experience in designing projects for people with disabilities as may be necessary, on a part-time basis, to serve as Expert Architects under the Expert Accessibility Consultant, and to provide architectural drawings and plans for retrofit alterations as necessary to make the projects and units accessible for persons with mobility and/or hearing/vision impairments, pursuant to State and Federal accessibility laws and regulations, and report back with funding requirements and request authority to execute contracts.

    3. Enter into a Sole Source contract with a Court Monitor for up to ten years, as required by the SA, at a first year cost not to exceed $850,000, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.

    4. Transfer $250,000 to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 9798 - Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, so that the City Attorney may pay Plaintiffs’ Counsel the monitoring fee, as prescribed by the SA.

    5. Issue an RFQ to create a list of qualified licensed and bonded general contractors to retrofit apartment units so that they are accessible for persons with mobility and/or hearing/vision impairments, pursuant to the SA, and State and Federal accessibility laws and regulations, and report back with funding requirements and authority to execute contracts.

    6. Enter into a Sole Source contract with Emphasys Computer Solutions, Inc. (formerly SocialServe.com) for the period of December 1, 2016 through November 30, 2017, with two optional one-year renewals, to modify and expand the existing Affordable Housing Website, developed jointly with Los Angeles County, to include:

      1. Updated information on accessible, affordable housing units in the City of Los Angeles.

      2. Allow tenants with disabilities to apply on-line for available units and get on waiting lists.

      3. Providing a 24-hour call center to assist applicants in applying for accessible, affordable housing, at a first-year cost not to exceed $450,000, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, and compliance with the City’s contracting requirements.

    7. Amend Contract No. C-125234 (Amendment No. 3) with Rydek Computer Professionals, and Contract No. C-125235 with 3Di, Incorporated, to add funding totaling $370,140 each ($740,280 total) to upgrade the Housing Information Management System to track all of the project stages of the SA to allow staff to meet the significant data recording and reporting requirements, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, and compliance with the City’s contracting requirements.

    8. Retroactively execute a Sole Source contract with Ann Bauman for the period of December 15, 2015 through June 30, 2017, with an option to extend another one year, to provide technical expertise to assist the HCIDLA and the City in addressing compliance issues related to the implementation of the settlement agreement including but not limited to developing policies and procedures, a training curriculum, and systems requirements required under the SA, for an amount not to exceed $300,000, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, and compliance with the City’s contracting requirements.

    9. Prepare Controller’s instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the CAO, and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO and HCIDLA report that the City has made a commitment to invest $200 million over ten years to implement this effort.  The costs for the recommendations contained in the December 1, 2016 Joint CAO/HCIDLA report, attached to the Council file, total $5.1 million, which represents our known costs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17.  The first FY 2016-17 First Financial Status Report set-aside $3 million for this program.  If additional resources are needed this fiscal year, the CAO will report back on funding options.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(29)14-0656-S27
14-0656-S27
CD 4

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an application for a Hardship Exemption from Baseline Mansionization Interim Control Ordinance No. 183497 for the property located at 743 North June Street.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. GRANT the Hardship Exemption from the Baseline Mansionization Interim Control Ordinance No. 183497, as noted and as described in the application attached to Council file No. 14-0656-S27, for a proposed addition of two bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, small family den, and a space for potential extra family members totaling 432 square feet added to the back of an existing 1,146 square-foot, 12 feet high single family residence with three bedrooms, one bath with a detached garage at the rear of the residence, bringing the total square footage to 1,578 square feet and maintaining the height of the existing residence, for the property located at 743 North June Street.
  2.  

  3. ADVISE the applicant that this Hardship Exemption, if granted by the City Council, is not a permit or license and that any other approvals, permits and licenses required by law must be obtained from the proper agencies.

 

Applicant: Kyle Bui

 

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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(30)14-0656-S31
14-0656-S31
CD 5

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an application for a Hardship Exemption from Baseline Mansionization Interim Control Ordinance No. 183497 for the property located at 1940 South Kelton Avenue.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. GRANT the Hardship Exemption from the Baseline Mansionization Interim Control Ordinance No. 183497, as noted and as described in the application attached to Council file No. 14-0656-S31, for the demolition of an existing 1,189 square-foot, single-family dwelling with a detached garage, and the new construction of an approximately 5,400 square-foot, three-story, single-family dwelling, consisting of two-stories above ground level and a one-level subterranean garage, including covered balconies and patio, on a 6,760 square-foot lot located at 1940 South Kelton Avenue.
  2.  

  3. ADVISE the applicant that this Hardship Exemption, if granted by the City Council, is not a permit or license and that any other approvals, permits and licenses required by law must be obtained from the proper agencies.

 

Applicant: Elisha Shashoua

 

Representative: Dan Grossman

 

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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(31)14-0656-S33
14-0656-S33
CD 11

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an application for a Hardship Exemption from Baseline Mansionization Interim Control Ordinance No. 183497 for the property located at 1229 West Elm Street.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. GRANT the Hardship Exemption from the Baseline Mansionization Interim Control Ordinance No. 183497, as noted and as described in the application attached to Council file No. 14-0656-S33, for the partial demolition of a 938 square-foot single family residence with a two-story detached garage including a recreation room and storage, and a portion of the second floor of the existing garage structure, to accommodate the new construction of an addition consisting of 1,435 square feet with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, plus a recreation room with a half bath, for the property located at 1229 West Elm Street.
  2.  

  3. ADVISE the applicant that this Hardship Exemption, if granted by the City Council, is not a permit or license and that any other approvals, permits and licenses required by law must be obtained from the proper agencies.

 

Applicant: Juan Arias

 

Representative: Gino Paino

 

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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(32)14-1356
14-1356

HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the annual reporting of Anti-Smoking Trust Fund No. 41Z for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated September 30, 2016 relative to the annual reporting of Anti-Smoking Trust Fund No. 41Z for FY 2015-16.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(33)14-0596-S3
14-0596-S3

HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to contracting with the County of Los Angeles to enact enforcement and implementation of the health code.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the recommendation made by the City Health Commission (Commission) on September 12, 2016 to continue contracting with the County of Los Angeles to enact enforcement and implementation of the health code.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(34)16-0687
16-0687
CD 14

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal for the property located at 649 South Olive Street.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RECEIVE and FILE the appeal filed by Jesus Hermosillo, Unite HERE Local 11, under California Public Resources Code Section 21151(c) of CEQA, for the property located at 649 South Olive Street, inasmuch as the appellant withdrew the appeal.

 

Applicant: 649 South Olive, LLC

 

Representative:  Elizabeth Peterson, Elizabeth Peterson Group, Incorporated

 

Related Case No. ZA-2015-3213-CUB-CUX-ZV-1A

 

CEQA No. ENV-2015-3214-MND

 

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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(35)

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)08-0005-S561
08-0005-S561
CD 10

3215 West Vernon Avenue.  (Case No. 519832) Assessor I.D. No. 5023-010-001

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
(b)17-0005
17-0005
CD 1

2225 North Gates Street.  (Case No. 568345) Assessor I.D. No. 5210-030-011

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
(c)17-0005-S1
17-0005-S1
CD 5

816 North La Jolla Avenue.  (Case No. 546059) Assessor I.D. No. 5529-016-009

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
(d)17-0005-S2
17-0005-S2
CD 5

832 North Sweetzer Avenue.  (Case No. 546100) Assessor I.D. No. 5529-010-007

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
(e)17-0005-S3
17-0005-S3
CD 8

943 West 65th Street.  (Case No. 116964) Assessor I.D. No. 6013-013-020

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
(f)17-0005-S4
17-0005-S4
CD 8

2000 West 54th Street.  (Case No. 508591) Assessor I.D. No. 5005-016-020

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
(g)17-0005-S5
17-0005-S5
CD 8

1710 West 60th Place.  (Case No. 559008) Assessor I.D. No. 6002-022-003

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
(h)17-0005-S6
17-0005-S6
CD 8

712 West 73rd Street.  (Case No. 568250) Assessor I.D. No. 6020-026-006

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
(i)17-0005-S7
17-0005-S7
CD 9

1353 West 60th Street.  (Case No. 562993) Assessor I.D. No. 6003-011-022

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
(j)17-0005-S8
17-0005-S8
CD 14

5380 East Ithaca Avenue.  (Case No. 553349) Assessor I.D. No. 5220-017-008

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(36)16-1301
16-1301

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to writing off affordable housing uncollectable loan balances.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, to write off the following losses:

    1. For Calendar Year 2014, write off loan losses associated with Short Pay Agreements for 15 single-family loans totaling $969,527.24, plus accrued interest.

    2. For Calendar Year 2015, write off loan losses associated with Third-Party Foreclosures on six single-family loans totaling $212,835.00; Short Pay Agreements for 10 single-family loans totaling $381,179.78, plus accrued interest; and, uncollectable, accrued interest on one multi-family loan totaling $538,637.02.

    3. For Calendar Year 2016, write off loan losses associated with Third-Party Foreclosures on eight single-family loans totaling $365,403.12: and, Short Pay Agreements for two single-family loans totaling $101,110.39, plus accrued interest.

  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  Approval of the above recommendations will result in a decrease in the HCIDLA receivable base by $2,568,692.55 from loan losses within the period January 2014 to August 2016.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 14, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(37)04-0460
04-0460
CD 4

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to vacating the northerly portion of Lookout Mountain from Avenue Oakstone Way to 122.4 feet westerly thereof (VAC-E1400895).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of March 18, 2015, that the vacation of the northerly portion of Lookout Mountain Avenue from Oakstone Way to 122.4 feet westerly thereof, pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines.

  2. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of March 18, 2015, that this vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter.

  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION TO VACATE No. 17-1400895 for the vacation of the northerly portion of Lookout Mountain Avenue from Oakstone Way to 122.4 feet westerly thereof.

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit, following Council adoption, Resolution to Vacate No. 17-1400895 to the Land Development Group of the Bureau of Engineering for recordation of said Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(38)13-0487-S3
13-0487-S3
CD 6

MOTION (MARTINEZ - KREKORIAN) relative to accepting funds for the processing and marketing of residential single-stream commingled recyclable materials for the East Valley Wasteshed in Council District Six.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ACCEPT the amount of $18,000 contributed by the Sun Valley Paper Stock, Inc., and INSTRUCT the City Clerk to deposit this amount in the Council District Six Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 50C.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(39)16-1441
16-1441

RESOLUTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the week beginning January 23, 2017, as Homeless Count Week 2017.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE to DECLARE the week beginning January 23, 2017, as Homeless Count Week 2017 and encourage all affected City departments and agencies, and volunteers to support the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority in conducting the 2017 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count.

 

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(40)16-1440
16-1440
CD 9

MOTION (PRICE - RYU) relative to funding for further support of community services in Council District Nine.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $110,000 within the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 from Account No. 000866 (CD 9 sub-account of the Special Event Fee Subsidy) to Account No. 0709 (CD 9 Community Services) for further support of community services in Council District Nine.

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

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(41)10-0468
10-0468

MOTION (MARTINEZ - HUIZAR) relative to amending prior Council action of May 11, 2010 to request the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance to create the Sun Valley Recycling Trust Fund for the receipt and disbursement of all Host Fees.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AMEND prior Council action of May 11, 2010 to request the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance to create the Sun Valley Recycling Trust Fund for the receipt and disbursement of all Host Fees, pursuant to and as further detailed in Condition No. 16-c (as amended) of that Action.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(42)16-1439
16-1439
CD 14

MOTION (HUIZAR - HARRIS-DAWSON) and RESOLUTION relative to adopting the minutes of the public hearing setting the official intent of the City to issue Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for an affordable housing development located at 2451 Colorado Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90041.

 

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

 

ADOPT the accompanying Resolution and minutes of the public hearing held in accordance with Section 142 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and Section 147(f) of the Code setting the official intent of the City of issue Multifamily Housing Bonds in the amount not to exceed $15,100,000.  The Sponsors have pledged to comply with all applicable City policies.

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(43)11-2007
11-2007
CD 11

MOTION (BONIN - BUSCAINO) relative to executing a contract extension with Outfront Media Group LLC for up to 60 days for the continued provision of transit bus advertising services.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to execute a contract extension with Outfront Media Group LLC (Contract No. C-120082), under the current terms and conditions, for up to 60 days for the continued provision of transit bus advertising.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
ITEM NO.(44)14-0823-S1
14-0823-S1
CD 2

MOTION (KREKORIAN - BUSCAINO) relative to granting the applicant an extension of time for a period not to exceed 12 months to clear all conditions related to an alley vacation (Council file No. 14-0823).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the extension of time for a period not to exceed 12 months to clear all conditions related to an alley vacation (Council file No. 14-0823).

 

 

Adopted to Note and File, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
NOTED AND FILED
ITEM NO.(45)16-1451
16-1451
CD 15

MOTION (BUSCAINO - CEDILLO) relative to supplemental funds to pay for the salary of staff assisting the Bradley - Milken facility in Watts.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $50,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281215 (CD 15 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Housing Fund No. 100/29, Account No. 1010 (Salaries - General), for supplemental staff services for the community at the Bradley - Milken facility in Watts.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing Department to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this motion.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
ITEM NO.(46)16-1450
16-1450
CD 14

MOTION (HUIZAR - KREKORIAN) relative to accepting a Transfer of Floor Area Rights (TFAR) Public Benefit payment for a project located at 730-732 South Spring Street.

 

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

 

  1. ACCEPT $1,401,180.60 for a TFAR Public Benefit payment  paid by, Thomas D. Warren and 732 Spring LLC, the applicant of a project located at 730-732 South Spring Street, (Case No. DIR-2015-2630-TDR-SPR), and cause this sum to be deposited and appropriated by the City Clerk as follows:

    1. Appropriate $700,590.30 into the TFAR Public Benefit Payment Trust Fund No. 552, Account No. 14L415.

    2. Establish a new appropriation account titled Skid Row Housing within the TFAR Public Benefit Payment Trust Fund No. 552; deposit $700,590.30 into the Skid Row Housing Trust Account in Fund No. 552; and disburse $700,590.30 from the Skid Row Housing Trust in Fund No. 552 to Skid Row Housing Trust, non-profit tax ID 95-4205316.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund acceptance and transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
MOTION ADOPTED UPON FINDINGS BY COUNCIL THAT THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION AROSE SUBSEQUENT TO THE POSTING OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2) AND COUNCIL RULE 23
17-0039
17-0039

MOTION (RYU - WESSON) relative to properties located at 412-420 and 424-430 North Norton Avenue (APN: 5522-022-008, Tract No. 2635).

 

 Recommendations for Council action:

  1. INITIATE consideration of the Bungalow Court Apartments, located at 412-420 and 424-430 North Norton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004, as a City Historic-Cultural Monument under the procedures of Section 22.171.10 of the Administrative Code, and INSTRUCT the Planning Department to prepare the Historic-Cultural Monument application for review and consideration by the Cultural Heritage Commission.

  2. REQUEST the Cultural Heritage Commission to submit its report and recommendations to the Council after reviewing the application regarding the inclusion of 412-420 North Norton Avenue and 424-430 North Norton Avenue in the City's list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Findings - FORTHWITH, (11); Nays: Krekorian
(1); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
Motion - FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, O'Farrell
(2)
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
14-1434-S2
14-1434-S2MOTION (BUSCAINO for CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding for a special reception for the American Society of Civil Engineers, Los Angeles Younger Member Forum in the City Hall Tom Bradley Room.
17-0034
17-0034MOTION (RYU - MARTINEZ) relative to funding for anti-human trafficking enforcement efforts conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department (West Bureau).
17-0035
17-0035

MOTION (WESSON - HUIZAR) relative to initiating Nuisance Revocation proceedings relative to oil drilling and extraction operations in Council District 10.

COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
17-0004
17-0004
Detective II Curtiss E. Heaton        Buscaino - Harris-Dawson

At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
17-0003
17-0003
Pat Means Price - Wesson - Harris-Dawson - Buscaino - All Councilmembers 
John BenoitBuscaino - Cedillo - Blumenfield - Koretz - Krekorian - Price - Wesson - All Councilmembers
Heather MonroeEnglander - All Councilmembers
George RumanesBlumenfield - All Councilmembers
Ralph Albert LaMotte, Jr.          Harris-Dawson - All Councilmembers
Dennis LunaKoretz - All Councilmembers

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