Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM

REVISED TO IDENTIFY RELATED ITEMS

(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, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (11); Absent: Cedillo, Koretz and Krekorian (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-S948
16-0160-S948
CD 7

10025 West Tujunga Canyon Boulevard.  (Lien: $3,623.64)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE PROPERTY OWNERSHIP HAS CHANGED
(b)16-0160-S949
16-0160-S949
CD 15

925 North Henry Ford Avenue.  (Lien: $5,245.68)

 

 

Adopted, (14)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(c)16-0160-S950
16-0160-S950
CD 3

7334 North Wilbur Avenue.  (Lien: $2,539.10)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(d)16-0160-S951
16-0160-S951
CD 3

6944 North Reseda Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,794.60)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(e)16-0160-S952
16-0160-S952
CD 9

677 East 52nd Place. (Lien: $2,241.67)

 

 

Adopted, (14)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(f)16-0160-S953
16-0160-S953
CD 2

10343 West Strathern Street.  (Lien: $3,890.40)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 7, 2017
(g)16-0160-S954
16-0160-S954
CD 15

1121 East Anaheim Street.  (Lien: $4,920.36)

 

 

Adopted, (14)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(h)16-0160-S955
16-0160-S955
CD 8

1143 West 73rd Street.  (Lien: $3,544.54)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(i)16-0160-S956
16-0160-S956
CD 7

11749 North Eldridge Avenue.  (Lien: $2,605.84)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 22, 2017
(j)16-0160-S957
16-0160-S957
CD 7

13311 West Goleta Street.  (Lien: $2,258.75)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 7, 2017
(k)16-0160-S958
16-0160-S958
CD 10

1559 South Stanley Avenue.  (Lien: $3,933.72)

 

 

Adopted, (14)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(l)16-0160-S959
16-0160-S959
CD 5

174 South Denslow Avenue.  (Lien: $3,831.12)

 

 

Adopted, (14)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(m)16-0160-S960
16-0160-S960
CD 3

18657 West Runnymede Street.  (Lien: $3,624.28)

 

 

Adopted, (14)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(n)16-0160-S961
16-0160-S961
CD 15

2168 East 105th Street aka 2166 East 105th Street.  (Lien: $2,446.07)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(o)16-0160-S962
16-0160-S962
CD 3

22240 West Runnymede Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 22, 2017
(p)16-0160-S963
16-0160-S963
CD 8

2941 West 70th Street.  (Lien: $3,939.64)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 7, 2017
(q)16-0160-S964
16-0160-S964
CD 9

323 East 93rd Street.  (Lien: $3,901.80)

 

 

Adopted, (14)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(r)16-0160-S965
16-0160-S965
CD 8

4504 South 9th Avenue.  (Lien: $2,655.24)

 

 

Adopted, (14)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(s)16-0160-S966
16-0160-S966
CD 5

4548 North Martson Drive.  (Lien: $3,885.99)

 

 

Adopted, (14)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(t)16-0160-S967
16-0160-S967
CD 9

5702 South Broadway.  (Lien: $1,631.28)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN  HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(u)16-0160-S968
16-0160-S968
CD 2

6138 North Shadyglade Avenue.  (Lien: $2,176.48)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 7, 2017
(v)16-0160-S840
16-0160-S840
CD 5

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of January 10, 2017)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN  HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(w)16-0160-S844
16-0160-S844
CD 8

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of January 10, 2017)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
CONTINUE TO FEBRUARY 7, 2017
ITEM NO.(2)16-0900-S40
16-0900-S40
CD 12

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Balboa Boulevard and Chatsworth 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 22, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 14, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON FEBRUARY 14, 2017
ITEM NO.(3)16-0900-S41
16-0900-S41
CD 14

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Los Angeles Street and 4th Street No. 1 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 22, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 14, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON FEBRUARY 14, 2017
ITEM NO.(4)16-0900-S42
16-0900-S42
CD 3

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Sherman Way and Wilbur Avenue 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 22, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 14, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON FEBRUARY 14, 2017
ITEM NO.(5)16-0900-S43
16-0900-S43
CD 15

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the 127th and Figueroa 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 22, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 14, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON FEBRUARY 14, 2017
ITEM NO.(6)16-0900-S44
16-0900-S44
CD 14

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the El Roble Drive and Rock Glen 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 22, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 14, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON FEBRUARY 14, 2017
ITEM NO.(7)16-0900-S45
16-0900-S45
CD 2, 6

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Gilmore Street and Tyrone Avenue (Reballot) 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 22, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 14, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON FEBRUARY 14, 2017
ITEM NO.(8)16-0900-S46
16-0900-S46
CD 4, 13

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Hollywood No. 2 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 22, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 14, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON FEBRUARY 14, 2017
ITEM NO.(9)16-0900-S47
16-0900-S47
CD 14

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Jesse Street and Santa Fe 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 22, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 14, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON FEBRUARY 14, 2017
ITEM NO.(10)16-0900-S48
16-0900-S48
CD 14

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Santa Fe Avenue and 6th 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 22, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 14, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON FEBRUARY 14, 2017
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(11)17-0012
17-0012

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Araceli Campos to the City Ethics Commission.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Araceli Campos to the City Ethics Commission for the term ending June 30, 2020 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Campos resides in Council District 5.  (Current Commission gender composition: F=4; M=0)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Filed.

Background Check:  Pending.
 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 13, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 10, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(12)16-1419
16-1419

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the transfer of surplus money from the Power Revenue Fund of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to the Reserve Fund of the City of Los Angeles during Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17.

 

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

 

  1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of December 6, 2016, Resolution No. 017-124, authorizing the adoption of an Ordinance directing the transfer of $264,427,000 during FY 2016-17. 
       
  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated December 28, 2016 directing the transfer of surplus money from the Power Revenue Fund of the LADWP to the Reserve Fund of the City of Los Angeles during FY 2016-17.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Board.  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
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(13)RELATED TO ITEM 21 (16-1368)16-1368-S2
16-1368-S2
CD 5

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION, ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION and appeals relative to a General Plan Amendment, Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change for the property located at 333 South La Cienega Boulevard.

 

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

 

  1. DETERMINE based on the whole of the administrative record, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21155.1 as a Sustainable Communities Project.

  2. FIND based on the independent judgement of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in ENV-2015-897-EIR, SCH No. 2016011061 (under related case VTT-74131-1A); and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 1564, no subsequent EIR or addendum is required for approval of the project.

  3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the PLUM Committee as the Findings of the Council.

  4. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor, the Director of Planning and modified by the PLUM Committee, APPROVING the proposed General Plan Amendment to the Wilshire Community Plan to change the land use designation of the subject property from Neighborhood Office Commercial to General Commercial, and to modify Footnote No. 5.1 of the Wilshire Community Plan Land Use Map to permit a Height District of 2D with development limited to a maximum floor area ratio of 4 to 1.

  5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying NEW ORDINANCE dated January 18, 2017 signed by the Director of Planning on behalf of the LACPC, effecting a Vesting Zone and Height District Change from C2-1VL-O to (T)(Q)C2-2D-O, for a mixed-use development consisting of 145 residential units, with: a) a minimum of seven units shall be reserved as Very Low Income units for five percent of the base dwelling units, as defined by the State Density Bonus Law 65915(c)(2); b) a minimum of one unit shall be reserved as a Very Low Income unit (not Density Bonus - based on additional unit to reflect five percent of total units for Very Low Income); and c) a minimum of six units shall be reserved as Moderate Income units (not Density Bonus), and 31,055 square feet of commercial uses consisting of a 27,685 square-foot grocery market and 3,370 square-foot restaurant, with the height of the development being up to 185 feet on an approximately 1.15-acre site, including 362 total parking spaces for commercial and residential uses within two subterranean levels and three parking levels above the ground floor, including 299 bicycle parking spaces, and containing 294,294 square feet of floor area upon full build out, for the property located at 333 South La Cienega Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval, as modified by the PLUM Committee and attached to Council file No. 16-1368-S2.

  6. RESOLVE TO GRANT IN PART/DENY IN PART THE APPEALS filed by Beverly Wilshire Homes Association, Incorporated (Representative: Sabrina D. Venskus, Esq., Venskus and Associates, A.P.C.), and Joseph Bourgeois, SoCal Environmental Justice Alliance (Representative: Gary Ho, Esq., Blum Collins, LLP), to DENY the appeal and THEREBY APPROVE the following, subject to the modifications approved by the PLUM Committee and attached to Council file No. 16-1368-S2:

    a)  Master Conditional Use Permit to allow the on-site and off-site sale of full line of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a proposed grocery market and the on-site sale and consumption of a full line of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a full service restaurant.

    b)  Variance from the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.21-A, 16(E)(2)(iii) to allow alternative stall siting for long-term bicycle parking.

    c)  On-Menu Density Bonus Incentive pursuant to the LAMC Section 12.22-A, 25(F)(4)(i) for a twenty percent increase in Floor Area Ration (FAR) to permit a 4.8:1 FAR, in lieu of 4:1 FAR set forth in the proposed D limitation.

    d)  Site Plan Review for a project that results in an increase of more than 50 dwelling units. 

  7. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.

  8. ADVISE the applicant of Q Qualified classification time limit as described and pursuant to Section 12.32-G.2(f) of the LAMC:

     . . . 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.

  11. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinance dated November 10, 2016.

 

Applicant:  CRM Properties

 

Representative:  George J. Mihlsten, Latham and Watkins LLP

 

Case No. CPC-2015-896-GPA-VZC-HD-MCUP-ZV-DB-SPR

 

CEQA No. ENV-2015-897-EIR; State Clearinghouse 2016011061

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LACPC report that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 19, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 17, 2017)

 

 


Adopted - FORTHWITH, (14)
ITEM NO.(14)17-1300
17-1300

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTIONS, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to options for a Charter amendment to submit to the voters at the May 16, 2017 General Municipal Election regarding civilian membership on the Police Board of Rights.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION providing that a ballot measure to amend the Charter of the City of Los Angeles be submitted to the qualified voters of the City of Los Angeles.

  2. ADOPT the accompanying BALLOT TITLE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED BELOW and REQUEST the City Attorney to submit a revised Ballot Title Resolution for Council consideration on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 as follows:

    CIVILIAN REVIEW OF POLICE OFFICER DISCIPLINARY MATTERS. CHARTER AMENDMENT___.

    Shall the Charter be amended to allow the City Council to provide that a police officer who is entitled to a Police Department Board of Rights hearing for a disciplinary matter may select a Board of Rights composed of all civilian members?

  3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE AS AMENDED BELOW, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR, calling a Special Election to be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Los Angeles a certain amendment to the City Charter and consolidating this Special Election with the City’s General Municipal Election to be held on the same date; and REQUEST the City Attorney to submit a revised Draft Ordinance for Council consideration on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 with the following replacement ballot title and question:

    CIVILIAN REVIEW OF POLICE OFFICER DISCIPLINARY MATTERS.  CHARTER AMENDMENT ___.

    Shall the Charter be amended to allow the City Council to provide that a police officer who is entitled to a Police Department Board of Rights hearing for a disciplinary matter may select a Board of Rights composed of all civilian members?

       

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 25, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 25, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (14)
ITEM NO.(15)16-1448
16-1448
CD 5

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Shepherd Residence located at 626 North Siena Way in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the findings of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the findings of the Council.
  2.  

  3. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Shepherd Residence located at 626 North Siena Way in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Applicant:  Bel Air Residents for Preservation

 

Owner(s):  Regents of the University of California; Mark Gabay

 

Case No. CHC-2016-3232-HCM

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CHC reports that such designation in and of itself has no fiscal impact. Future applications for permits may cause minimal administrative costs.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 2, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 1, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(16)16-1165
16-1165

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to policy questions stemming from the fire on Monday, December 8, 2014 at the under-construction apartment complex located at the juncture of the Harbor and Hollywood Freeways in downtown Los Angeles.

 

Recommendation for Council action, initiated by Motion (Blumenfield - Wesson for Huizar):

 

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Fire Department, Department of City Planning and Bureau of Engineering, and in consultation with the City Attorney, to report in 60 days with recommendations to address the policy questions detailed in the Motion (attached to Council file No. 16-1165), stemming from the fire at the under-construction apartment complex located at the juncture of the Harbor and Hollywood freeways in downtown Los Angeles.

 

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, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(17)14-1529
14-1529

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the restoration of the City's Accessible Parking (Blue Curb) Zone (APZ) Program.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), Department on Disability (DOD),  Bureau of Engineering (BOE), and Bureau of Street Services (BSS) to initiate Phase 1 of the APZ Program which reflects new Federal and State requirements, to be incorporated into the City's Sidewalk Repair Program.
               
  2. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to generally restrict installation of the APZs at the beginning of a block and designate such a parking space for public benefit to serve the entire block.
                   
  3. INSTRUCT the LADOT, DOD, BOE, and BSS to immediately begin an evaluation of all existing public APZ requests for eligibility, feasibility, prioritization, and construction with any new requests received after January 20, 2017 to undergo initial review and screening through a single intake process.

  4. INSTRUCT the LADOT, DOD and BOE to report in 180 days in regard to:

    1. Status of existing public APZ requests

    2. Number of APZs installed

    3. New public APZ requests

    4. Recommendations for improving the APZ Program

  5. DIRECT the LADOT to integrate the APZ site investigations into the City's curb inventory that is taking place as part of the City's Code the Curb effect so that the quantity of blue curb spaces can be determined.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that there is no significant fiscal impact to the General Fund to re-establish the APZ Program as proposed.  Implementation cost will be borne by existing programs or incorporated into development and capital improvement projects.

 

Community Impact Statement:  Yes

 

Against:

Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council

 

 

Adopted, (14)
ITEM NO.(18)14-1174-S16
14-1174-S16

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appropriation of approximately $1,001,448 in Community Redevelopment Agency Los Angeles (CRA/LA) excess bond proceeds to cover Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 staffing costs for the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) and City Administrative Officer (CAO).

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the EWDD FY 2016-17 Proposed Budget to manage the CRA/LA excess bond proceeds as detailed in Attachment A of the October 7, 2016 CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee (BOC) report, attached to the Council file.
       
  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Appropriate up to $744,000 using funds from each taxable Excess Bond Proceeds into the account for the EWDD staffing and related consultant services described in Section 4.7(ii) of the Bond Expenditure Agreement, attached to the Council file, to administer the Excess Bond Proceeds.

    2. Appropriate up to $257,448 using funds from each taxable Excess Bond Proceeds into the account(s) for the CAO BOC administration staffing and related costs as described in Section 4.3 of the Bond Expenditure Agreement.

    3. Transfer appropriations within the CRA/LA Non-Housing Excess Bond Proceeds Fund No. 57D as follows:

             
      From:         
      Account Name 1 Percent: 15 Percent Total:
      22L9AT  Adelante Eastside Taxable   $11,237  $32,475 $43,712
      22L9BT  Beacon Street Taxable   506  1,461 1,967
      22L9CT  Broadway/Manchester Taxable   1,808  5,225 7,033
      22L9DT  Crenshaw/Slauson Taxable   9,823  28,384 38,207
      22L9ET  East Hollywood/Beverly-Normandie
      Taxable 
       13,083  37,807 50,890
      22L9FT  Hollywood Taxable   8,785  25,391 34,176
      22L9GT  Hoover Taxable   725  2,095  2,820
      22L9HT  Laurel Canyon Taxable   5,532  15,988  21,520
      22L9IT  Monterey Hills Taxable   305  879  1,184
      22L9JT  Normandie Five Taxable   6,840  19,765  26,605
      22L9LT  Pacific Corridor Taxable   198  569  767
      22L9MT  Pacoima/Panorama City Taxable   13,679  39,534  53,213
      22L9NT  Pico Union One Taxable   2,934  8,477  11,411
      22L9OT  Pico Union Two Taxable   22,577  65,247  87,824
      22L9PT  Reseda/Canoga Park Taxable   82,922  239,640  322,562
      22L9QT  Watts Taxable   1,140  3,293  4,433
      22L9RT  Western/Slauson Taxable   746  2,158  2,904
      22L9ST  Westlake Taxable   27,575  79,690  107,265
      22L9TT  Wilshire Center/Koreatown Taxable  47,034  135,922 182,956
         Total:  $257,449  $744,000 $1,001,449


      To:     
      Account Name  Amount:
      22N122  EWDD   $536,921
      22N299  Related Costs- EWDD   207,079
      22N110  CAO   128,885
      22N399  Related Costs- CAO   128,564
         Total:  $1,001,449

             
    4. Increase appropriations in Fund No. 100/22 as follows:

      Account Name  Amount:
      1010  Salaries- General   $378,306
      1070 Salaries- As Needed   838
      1090 Overtime   42
      2120  Printing and Binding   36
      2130  Travel   87
      3040  Contractual Services   113,178
      3310  Transportation  9
      6010  Office and Administration   2,675
      6020  Office Supplies   10
      6030  Lease   41,740
         Total:  $536,921
                 
    5. Increase appropriation in Fund No. 100/10, Account No. 1010, Salaries - General for CAO staffing costs to $128,885.

  3. 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 BOC; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

  4. INSTRUCT the EWDD to include the status of funds for bond administration and planning by project area in each semi-annual report to the BOC, and in each BOC transmittal regarding proposed Excess Bond Proceeds expenditures.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The BOC reports that there is no General Fund impact.  The recommended actions will be funded with the remaining $4.6 million of CRA/LA’s non-housing Excess Bond Proceeds over the next nine years which is less than 15 percent of the eligible taxable Excess Bond Proceeds.  The EWDD's recommendations contained in the October 7, 2016 BOC report, comply with the restrictions on use as prescribed by the Bond Spending Plan while maintaining a fund reserve.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 



Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(19)16-1381
16-1381

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for approval of a proposed agreement with Nossaman LLP (Nossaman) to assist the City Attorney's Office in providing legal services relating to the Progressive Design-Build Hyperion Advanced Water Purification Facility Project to supply recycled water for the Los Angeles World Airports.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the retention of Nossaman, under a three-year contract for outside legal services, with an initial appropriation of $200,000 funded through Fund No. 761/50, Account No. 50NG4.  The Bureau of Sanitation has already agreed to the retention of Nossaman and expending these funds for this purpose, subject to Council's approval of this recommendation.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 1, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 1, 2017)

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(20)16-0684-S1
16-0684-S1

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Affordable Housing and Labor Standards related to City Planning Initiative Ordinance JJJ.

 

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (O'Farrell - Huizar - Harris-Dawson):

 

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, with the assistance of the City Attorney, and in consultation with the Bureau of Contract Administration, to prepare a report on the implementation, enforcement, resources needed, timeline to implement, and any other impacts of the Affordable Housing and Labor Standards related to City Planning Initiative Ordinance JJJ (Council file No. 16-0684).

 

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, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(21)RELATED TO ITEM 13 (16-1368-S2)16-1368
16-1368
CD 5

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Vesting Tentative Tract appeal for the property located at 333 South La Cienega Boulevard.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. DETERMINE based on the whole of the administrative record, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21155.1 as a Sustainable Communities Project.

  2. FIND that the City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIR prepared for this project, which includes the Draft EIR, No. ENV-2015-897-EIR (SCH No. 2016011061) dated May 29, 2016, and the Final EIR, dated September 12, 2016, (333 South La Cienega Project EIR), as well as the whole of the administrative record.

  3. CERTIFY that a) the 333 South La Cienega Project EIR has been completed in compliance with the CEQA; b) the 333 South La Cienega Project EIR was presented to the City Council as a decision-making body of the lead agency; and c) the 333 South La Cienega Project EIR reflects the independent judgement and analysis of the lead agency.

  4. ADOPT a) the related and prepared 333 South La Cienega Project Environmental Findings; b) the Statement of Overriding Considerations; and c) the Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the 333 South La Cienega Project EIR.

  5. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the PLUM Committee as the Findings of the Council.

  6. RESOLVE TO GRANT IN PART/DENY IN PART THE APPEAL filed by Beverly Wilshire Homes Association, Incorporated (Representative: Sabrina D. Venskus, Esq., Venskus and Associates, A.P.C.), to DENY the appeal and THEREBY APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 74131-2A, for a mixed-use development consisting of 145 residential units, with: a) a minimum of seven units shall be reserved as Very Low Income units for five percent of the base dwelling units, as defined by the State Density Bonus Law 65915(c)(2); b) a minimum of one unit shall be reserved as a Very Low Income unit (not Density Bonus -  based on additional unit to reflect five percent of total units for Very Low Income); c) a minimum of six units shall be reserved as Moderate Income units (not Density Bonus), and 31,055 square feet of commercial uses consisting of a 27,685 square-foot grocery market and 3,370 square-foot restaurant, with the height of the development being up to 185 feet on an approximately 1.15-acre site, including 362 total parking spaces for commercial and residential uses within two subterranean levels and three parking levels above the ground floor, including 299 bicycle parking spaces, and containing 294,294 square feet of floor area upon full build out, for the property located at 333 South La Cienega Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval, as modified by the PLUM Committee and attached to Council file No. 16-1368.

 

Applicant:  CRM Properties

 

Representative:  George J. Mihlsten, Latham and Watkins LLP

 

Case No. VTT-74131-2A

 

CEQA No. ENV-2015-897-EIR

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Los Angeles City Planning Commission report that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 27, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 27, 2017)

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (14)
ITEM NO.(22)17-0002
17-0002

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTIONS relative to recommendations for the City's 2017-18 State and Federal Legislative Programs regarding housing.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program regarding housing, SUPPORT for the following proposals/bills:

    1. SB 2 (Atkins) - Building Homes and Jobs Act

    2. SB 3 (Beall) - Affordable Housing Bond Act

    3. State Tax for Transit-Oriented Neighborhood Improvements

    4. Inclusionary Zoning Fix

    5. Seismic Retrofit Tax Credit

    6. Ellis Act Proposal Package

    7. Cap and Trade Program

  2. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), to monitor the following proposals/bills; and, INSTRUCT the CLA to report and prepare resolutions, if necessary, when additional details regarding the legislation are available:

    1. Section 8 Voucher Fair Employment and Housing Act

    2. Five-year Ellis Act moratorium for Rent Stabilization Ordinance property buyers

    3. AB 71 (Chiu) Bring California Home Act

    4. AB 72 (Santiago and Chiu) - Increased Enforcement of Existing Housing Laws

    5. AB 73 (Chiu and Caballero) - Spur Production of High-Density Transient-Oriented Development Housing (Housing Sustainability Districts)

    6. AB 74 (Chiu and Santiago) - Housing (Establish Housing for a Healthy California)

    7. Workforce Housing Opportunity Zone

    8. Affordable Housing Funding Local-State Matching Program

  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 Federal Legislative Program regarding housing, SUPPORT for the following bill:

    1. S. 3237 - Low Income Housing Tax Credit Reform

  4. DELETE S. 3237 from the Low Income Tax Credit Reform bill, and support similar legislation.

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(23)17-0071
17-0071

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the creation of an Ad Hoc Committee on the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Board of Rights.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Wesson - Englander - Koretz):

 

RESOLVE to create an Ad Hoc Committee on the LAPD Board of Rights to review the criteria, selection process, and enabling ordinance that governs civilian Hearing Examiners, to be chaired by Council President Herb Wesson, with the following members:  Councilmember Paul Koretz (Vice-Chair) and Councilmember Mitchell Englander.

 

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, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(24)17-0071-S1
17-0071-S1

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a report to the proposed Ad Hoc Committee on the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Board of Rights.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Wesson - Koretz - Price - Bonin - et al.):

 

INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), City Attorney, and the LAPD, to report within 90 days to the Ad Hoc Committee on the LAPD Board of Rights with respect to the following issues:

 

  1. An implementation plan to conduct hearings throughout the City and in the community with respect to the Board of Rights and the issues as described above and below.

  2. A thorough and comprehensive review of civilian Hearing Examiners, including the application process, the criteria for selection, options to increase the pool of civilians from residents of the City, and the role of the Los Angeles Police Commission.

  3. A comprehensive report of liability claims, liability payouts, and pending actions related to the LAPD. This report should also contain recommendations to reform risk management and budgetary practices with respect to LAPD-related liability claims and made available to be considered during the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Budget process.

  4. A complete legal analysis of Copley v. Superior Court and other relevant cases related to increasing transparency with respect to the Board of Rights. This report should contain options, whether via state legislation, Charter Amendment, or municipal ordinance, to provide further access to the public with respect to Board of Rights hearings and decisions.

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(25)12-0968-S3
12-0968-S3

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) and THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to a contract with Estolano-LeSar-Perez Advisors for community input and program design relative to the University of Southern California (USC) Specific Plan.

 

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

 

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

    1. Negotiate and execute a contract with Estolano-LeSar-Perez Advisors for community input and program design relative to the USC Specific Plan Area for an amount not to exceed $39,000 and for the period October 15, 2016 through April 14, 2017, in substantial conformance with the draft contract included as Attachment A to the HCIDLA report to the Mayor dated November 10, 2016, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality and in compliance with City contract requirements.

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

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to expend funds for this contract upon proper demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, in an amount not to exceed $39,000 from Affordable Housing Trust Fund No. 44G/43, Account 43L200 USC Specific Plan.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed contract is fully funded by USC Specific Plan Proceeds deposited in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (14)
ITEM NO.(26)14-1573-S2
14-1573-S2
CD 14

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUIZAR - O’FARRELL) relative to a lease agreement with the Southern California Gas Company for the property located at 2424 East Olympic Boulevard.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD), in consultation with the City Attorney, to negotiate and execute a new lease agreement with the Southern California Gas Company for the property located at 2424 East Olympic Boulevard.

  2. INSTRUCT the GSD and the Municipal Facilities Committee, with the assistance of the Bureau of Engineering, Bureau of Street Services, City Attorney and City Administrative Officer to report in 90 days on the possible purchase of land located at 2424 East Olympic Boulevard and all alternatives to the purchase.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Entertainment and Facilities Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (14)
ITEM NO.(27)16-1208
16-1208
CD 9

COMMUNICATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing tax-exempt multifamily housing conduit revenue bonds and taxable multifamily housing conduit revenue bonds for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Gilbert Lindsay Apartments.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of up to $21,428,225 in tax-exempt multifamily housing conduit revenue bonds and up to $2,000,000 in taxable multifamily housing conduit revenue bonds for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Gilbert Lindsay Apartments located at 601 West 40th Place, subject to the Gilbert Lindsay Apartments project receiving the full requested bond allocation by the California Debt Allocation Committee at its December 14, 2016 meeting.

  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to negotiate and execute the relevant bond documents for the development, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The City is a conduit issuer and will not incur liability for repayment of the bonds. The bonds are a limited obligation payable strictly from revenue from the project. The City will not be obligated to make payments on the bonds.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

ADOPTED

 

AMENDING MOTION (PRICE - WESSON)

 

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

 

AMEND the Communication from the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department to ADOPT the recommendations contained in the City Administrative Officer report dated January 24, 2017, attached to the Council file.

 

 

 

 

Adopted as Amended - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(28)12-0049-S7
12-0049-S7
CD 9

COMMUNICATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to the demolition of vacant buildings and remediation of toxic substances at the Slauson and Wall Green Space and Affordable Housing Project.

 

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

 

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

    1. Expend up to $2,800,000 in Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) program income upon proper written demand to partially finance site clearance and remediation activities for the first phase of the Slauson and Wall Green Space and Affordable Housing Project Demolition and Remediation Plan, consistent with the prior action approved by Council.

    2. Expend up to $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, previously approved through the Program Year 42 Consolidated Plan, to partially finance the first phase of the project as follows:

      1. For Boundary and Topographic surveys and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) clearances, disbursed through the existing Predevelopment Loan with the developer.

      2. For California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) fees, disbursed directly through HCIDLA.

    3. Receive $800,000 from the developer as a non-refundable deposit for the purchase/sale of the property, deposit said $800,000 into the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Fund No. 55J, and, draw upon said $800,000 to partially finance first phase expenses.

    4. Amend the existing Predevelopment Loan with the developer by adding $300,000 in CDBG funds for Boundary and Topographic surveys and CEQA and NEPA clearances, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

    5. Amend the approved contract with Barr and Clark (Council file No. 16-0068), to add the following provisions, subject to approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality:

      1. Allow for lead-based paint and asbestos assessment services for the project.

      2. Generate a scope of work for the lead-based paint and asbestos abatement as a precursor to demolition of the buildings at the property.

      3. Increase the contract amount by $32,000 as compensation for additional services, per Table One of the HCIDLA report to the Mayor dated December 2, 2016, attached to the Council file.

    6. Procure, negotiate and execute a contract with a qualified environmental consultant in the approximate amount of $921,000, per Table One of the HCIDLA report, to assist the City as follows:

      1. Assemble all necessary environmental site assessment and clearance documentation.

      2. Coordinate all tasks to clear the site, test for lead-based paint and asbestos, abate the lead-based paint and asbestos and demolish the existing structures.

      3. Negotiate a Voluntary Cleanup Agreement (VCA) and a Remedial Action Plan (RAP) with DTSC.

      4. Coordinate all engineering, testing and reporting, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

    7. Procure, negotiate and execute a contract with a qualified demolition contractor in the approximate amount of $2,500,000 per Table One of the HCIDLA report, for lead-based paint and asbestos abatement and demolition of all existing structures on the property, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

    8. Use established and active lists of qualified contractors maintained by other City departments, whenever prudent, for expeditious contracting of the work related to redevelopment activities for the first phase of the project and consistent with the prior action taken by Council relative to this matter.

    9. Amend any future contract procured and contracted for the first phase of the project by an amount not to exceed 30 percent above the initial contract ceiling for unforeseen work and/or expenses related to redevelopment activities, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

    10. Negotiate and execute a VCA and RAP, including all related documents and agreements, with the DTSC in the approximate amount of $212,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

    11. Review, approve and execute all necessary forms relating to the CEQA and NEPA clearances for both the public park portion and the affordable housing portion of the property; and, allow the developer to coordinate, negotiate, submit and generally act as the City’s representative, subject to HCIDLA guidance and approval, in the processing of the necessary CEQA and NEPA clearances for both the public park portion and the affordable housing portion of the property.

    12. Grant the developer and its consultants and service providers, access to the property for the performance of the boundary and topographic surveys, CEQA and NEPA clearances and related project development duties and tasks.

    13. Amend the ENA, and execute all necessary ancillary documents, with the developer by extending the term of the negotiating period to April 3, 2017, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

    14. Execute a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with all necessary ancillary documents with the developer, subject to:

      1. The satisfaction of all conditions and criteria stated herein.

      2. The satisfaction of all conditions of approval included in prior actions of the Mayor, Council and CRA/LA Board of Commissioners.

      3. The inclusion of business terms for the DDA as described in the Attachment 2 of the December 2, 2016 HCIDLA report.

      4. Any additional terms deemed prudent and necessary by HCIDLA, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

    15. Negotiate and execute all necessary documents, subject to the satisfaction of all conditions and criteria stated herein, subject to:

      1. The conditions of approval included in previous CRA/LA and Council actions.

      2. Updated terms deemed prudent and necessary by the HCIDLA.

      3. The approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish account 43N467-Slauson and Wall Green Space within the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Fund No. 55J and appropriate $800,000 upon receipt from the Developer.

    2. Appropriate $2,800,000 from available program income into account 43N467- Slauson and Wall Green Space within the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund No. 55J.

    3. Expend funds not to exceed $4,100,000 upon proper demand of the General Manager of HCIDLA, or designee, from the following accounts:

      BFY Fund Account Title Amount
      2017 55J 43N467 Slauson Wall Green Space $3,600,000
      2016 424  43N467  Slauson Wall Green Space  500,000
            Total: $4,100,000
              
  3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller’s 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. Building abatement and demolition work will be paid by CRA Program Income, CDBG funds and CRA funds committed to the project prior to the CRA/LA’s dissolution. No General Funds will be used for this project.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

ADOPTED

 

AMENDING MOTION (PRICE - WESSON)

 

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

 

AMEND the Communication from the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department to ADOPT the recommendations contained in the City Administrative Officer report dated January 24, 2017, attached to the Council file.

 

 

Adopted as Amended - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (14)
ITEM NO.(29)17-0010-S2
17-0010-S2

MOTION (WESSON - PRICE) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting death of Ming Huang on December 28, 2016. 

 

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

 

  1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting death of Ming Huang on December 28, 2016.

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

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

 

 

Adopted, (14)
ITEM NO.(30)17-0021-S1
17-0021-S1
CD 7

MOTION (WESSON - HUIZAR) relative to extending the time to act on a Vesting Tract Map appeal.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

EXTEND the time to act on a Vesting Tentative Tract Map appeal (VTT-73939-CN-2A) for the property located at 15420-15450 Plummer Street, Los Angeles, CA 91343 (Council file No. 17-0021), pending consideration by the Planning and Land Use Management Committee, 90 days pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 17.06(5), Tentative Maps and Appeals, (Extension of Time).

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(31)15-0127-S1
15-0127-S1
CD 14

MOTION (HUIZAR - RYU) relative to extending the time to act on a report from the Cultural Heritage Commission relative to the inclusion of Parker Center as a Historic-Cultural Monument.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

EXTEND by 15 days for good cause the time to act on a report from the Cultural Heritage Commission, as allowed by Section 22.171.10(f) of the Administrative Code, relative to the inclusion of Parker Center, located at 150 North Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Council file No. 15-0127), as a Historic-Cultural Monument, that is pending Council consideration, inasmuch as it has a deadline for Council to act of February 1, 2017, to enable all interested stakeholders more time to fully deliberate its merits.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Nays: Harris-Dawson
(1)
ITEM NO.(32)16-1049-S1
16-1049-S1
CD 4

MOTION (HUIZAR - RYU) relative to extending the time to act on a report from the Cultural Heritage Commission relative to the inclusion of the Bob and Dolores Hope Estate as a Historic-Cultural Monument.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

EXTEND by 15 days for good cause the time to act on a report from the Cultural Heritage Commission, as allowed by Section 22.171.10(f) of the Administrative Code, relative to the inclusion of the Bob and Dolores Hope Estate, located at 1050 West Moorpark Street, Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (Council file No. 16-1049), as a Historic-Cultural Monument, that is pending Council consideration, inasmuch as it has a deadline for Council to act of February 15, 2017, to enable all interested stakeholders more time to fully deliberate its merits.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(33)07-1824
07-1824
CD 13

MOTION (O'FARRELL - RYU) relative to acceptance of funds related to the fulfillment of a community benefits condition for a project located at 5661 West Santa Monica Boulevard.

 

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

 

  1. ACCEPT the sum of $858,000 contributed by the applicant for a General Plan Amendment for a project located at 5661 West Santa Monica Boulevard (CPC-2006-43920GPA-ZC-ZV-HDZAA-ZAI-SPR - Council file No. 07-1824).

  2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to deposit this amount into the Hollywood Mobility Trust Fund account in the Council District 13 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 904 - said funds to be used specifically for community benefits designed to improve the quality of life and foster a variety of mobility options for East Hollywood residents, pursuant to Condition 12 of this case, as further detailed in the text of this Motion.

  3. ACCEPT the sum of $25,000 contributed by the applicant in partial satisfaction of Section 1.1 of the Settlement Agreement associated with this case; and INSTRUCT the City Clerk to deposit this amount into the Hollywood Mobility Trust Fund account in the Council District 13 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 904 for the purposes indicated in the text of this Motion.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(34)16-1244
16-1244
CD 4

MOTION (RYU - O'FARRELL) relative to amending prior Council action of January 11, 2017 regarding the City-owned vacant residential property at 7277 Woodrow Wilson Drive (APN: 2427-009-901).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AMEND prior Council action of January 11, 2017 to instruct and authorize the Department of General Services to take any action(s) needed to demolish the structure on this property due to slope stability issues.

 

 

Adopted, (14)
ITEM NO.(35)13-1341-S2
13-1341-S2
CD 6

MOTION (MARTINEZ - HUIZAR) relative to an extension of time for a revocation appeal for the property located at 6719 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 91411.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE an extension of time of 60 days beyond the deadline for Council to act of February 9, 2017, on a revocation appeal for property located at 6719 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 91411.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(36)17-0060
17-0060

MOTION (WESSON - HUIZAR) relative to the use of the Tom Bradley Tower in City Hall on Thursday, February 2, 2017 by the Office of the City Clerk for its annual Employee Recognition event.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the Office of the City Clerk to use the Tom Bradley Tower in City Hall on Thursday, February 2, 2017, during normal business hours for its annual Employee Recognition event.

 

 

Adopted, (14)
ITEM NO.(37)14-0045-S3
14-0045-S3
CD 9

MOTION (PRICE - WESSON) relative to the room rental fees for the Los Angeles Convention Center on April 7-9, 2017.

 

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

  1. FIND that the Glamour Gowns 2017 event, sponsored by CASA of Los Angeles, serves a public purpose in that it provides high-school aged girls in foster care with dresses and accessories for a special event while instilling self-esteem, self confidence and a feeling of self-worth.

  2. APPROVE a fee waiver for the Glamour Gowns 2017 event, in the amount of $6,842.50 for Convention Center room rental fees, in accordance with the Convention Center Fee Subsidy Policy approved by the City Council (Council file No. 08-0589).

  3. ALLOCATE $6,842.50 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0709 (CD-9 Community Services) to reimburse the Convention Center for this purpose.

  4. INSTRUCT/AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to prepare, process and execute the necessary document(s) or agreement(s) with, or payment to, AEG Management LACC, LLC, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, 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, (14)
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
17-0093
17-0093

MOTION (BUSCAINO - RYU - ENGLANDER) relative to an immediate and high-level briefing on the impacts of recent storms.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

INSTRUCT representatives from the Fire Department, Department of Water and Power,  Department of Emergency Management, Bureau of Street Services and the Bureau of Sanitation to attend the City Council meeting of January 24, 2017 and provide verbal updates of City activities in response to recent storm systems; such briefing should include, but not be  limited to, the following: swift water rescues, streets flooded, mud slides, downed trees or tree limbs, blocked stormwater catch basins, sewage overflows, potholes or sinkholes, downed power lines, property damage, injury to individuals and other emergency response actions taken by City personnel, including appropriate statistical information.

 

 

Findings - Adopted, (12); Nays: Krekorian
(1); Absent: Huizar
(1)
Motion - Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
(1)
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
17-0094
17-0094MOTION (O'FARRELL - KORETZ) relative to accepting payment for City resources for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to hold the 2017 Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on February 26, 2017.
16-0160-S896
16-0160-S896MOTION (KORETZ - RYU) relative to amending prior Council action of January 17, 2017 relative to a Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for 182 South Alta Vista Boulevard.
14-0655-S4
14-0655-S4MOTION (BONIN - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding for the Permanent Supportive Housing project.
17-0092
17-0092MOTION (WESSON - PRICE - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to a one-time only exhibition of a 10-year retrospective of African American Heritage Month narrative City Hall bridge gallery photo art exhibits.
17-0091
17-0091MOTION (RYU - WESSON) relative to asserting jurisdiction over the November 29, 2016 Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission action relative to a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
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17-0004
Dave Roberts    Cedillo - Koretz
Lieutenant II Manuel Santoyo        Huizar - Martinez

At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
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17-0003
Ofelia LaFormWesson - All Councilmembers
Ethel BurroughsWesson - All Councilmembers
Melba J. Reed Wesson - All Councilmembers 
William Joseph Garcia Buscaino - All Councilmembers
Henry Walton                      Cedillo - All Councilmembers 

ENDING ROLL CALL
Ending Roll Call
Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (11); Absent: Blumenfield, Huizar and Koretz (3)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Adjournment

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

By:

 

              Council Clerk                               PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL