Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, January 25, 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, Cedillo, Englander, Harris-Dawson,  Koretz, Krekorian, O'Farrell, Ryu and President Wesson (11);  Absent: Huizar, Martinez and Price (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-S969
16-0160-S969
CD 2

12117 West Burbank Boulevard aka 12113 West Burbank Boulevard.  (Lien: $17,231.11)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 28, 2017
(b)16-0160-S970
16-0160-S970
CD 4

14617 West Round Valley Drive.  (Lien: $3,756.64)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 28, 2017
(c)16-0160-S971
16-0160-S971
CD 8

1850 West 80th Street.  (Lien:  $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 24, 2017
(d)16-0160-S972
16-0160-S972
CD 3

19644 West Victory Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 28, 2017
(e)16-0160-S973
16-0160-S973
CD 14

3528 East Opal Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(f)16-0160-S974
16-0160-S974
CD 4

600 South Muirfield Road.  (Lien: $2,718.92)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(g)16-0160-S975
16-0160-S975
CD 15

939 North Vreeland Avenue.  (Lien: $21,471.37)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 24, 2017
(h)16-0160-S976
16-0160-S976
CD 15

11424 South Towne Avenue.  (Lien: $7,256.57)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(i)16-0160-S977
16-0160-S977
CD 8

1244 West 65th Street.  (Lien: $774.73)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 28, 2017
(j)16-0160-S978
16-0160-S978
CD 7

12540 North San Fernando Road.  (Lien: $3,474.96)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 28, 2017
(k)16-0160-S979
16-0160-S979
CD 7

13197 North Herrick Avenue.  (Lien:  $693.97)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 28, 2017
(l)16-0160-S980
16-0160-S980
CD 7

13964 West Beaver Street.  (Lien: $6,219.64)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(m)16-0160-S981
16-0160-S981
CD 8

1481 West 48th Street.  (Lien: $487.20)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(n)16-0160-S982
16-0160-S982
CD 11

2200 North The Terrace.  (Lien: $2,480.25)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 24, 2017
(o)16-0160-S983
16-0160-S983
CD 3

22317 West Strathern Street.  (Lien: $768.17)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 28, 2017
(p)16-0160-S984
16-0160-S984
CD 9

230 West Gage Avenue.  (Lien: $624.00)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 28, 2017
(q)16-0160-S985
16-0160-S985
CD 4

3382 North Oak Glen Drive.  (Lien: $2,227.10)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(r)16-0160-S986
16-0160-S986
CD 8

8930 South Denker Avenue.  (Lien: $4,579.28)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(s)16-0160-S987
16-0160-S987
CD 7

9615 West Green Verdugo Drive.  (Lien: $3,618.60)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 28, 2017
(t)16-0160-S856
16-0160-S856
CD 15

200 West 119th Street.  (Lien: $11,285.27)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of January 11, 2017)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(u)16-0160-S857
16-0160-S857
CD 8

3626 South Van Ness Avenue.  (Lien: $2,535.12)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of January 11, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $2,335.12 DUE TO RECEIPT OF PARTIAL PAYMENT AND CONFIRMED
(v)16-0160-S863
16-0160-S863
CD 8

1712 West 85th Street.  (Lien: $2,444.17)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of January 11, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(w)16-0160-S872
16-0160-S872
CD 4

14131 West Killion Street.  (Lien: $532.83)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of January 11, 2017)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(2)17-0015
17-0015

INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE, AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Thomas Sayles to the Board of Airport Commissioners.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Thomas Sayles to the Board of Airport Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2019, to fill the vacancy created by Nolan Rollins, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Sayles resides in Council District Five. (Current Board composition: M=3; F=3.)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

 

Background Check: Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 13, 2017

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(3)16-1459
16-1459

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Rebecca Pleitez to the Commission for Community and Family Services.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Rebecca Pleitez to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2018 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. William (Blinky) Rodriguez, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Pleitez resides in Council District 14.  (New Commission gender composition: M = 2; F = 13)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

 

Background Check: Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – JANUARY 30, 2017

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(4)16-1391
16-1391
CD 10

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing the Oxford Square Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ).

 

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

 

  1. DETERMINE that the project is Categorically Exempt under the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8, and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 for the Oxford Square HPOZ.

  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 December 1, 2016, establishing the Oxford Square HPOZ for the properties generally bounded by West Olympic Boulevard to the north, South Victoria Avenue to the east, West Pico Boulevard to the south, and South Windsor Boulevard to the west.

 

Applicant:  City of Los Angeles

 

Case No. CPC-2016-924-HPOZ

 

CEQA No. ENV-2016-925-CE

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the LACPC.  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: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
ORDINANCE OVER TO FEBRUARY 1, 2017
ITEM NO.(5)16-1288
16-1288
CD 6

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment to the Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Community Plan, Zone Change and Building Line Removal for the properties located at 14700-14730 Sherman Way.

 

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

 

  1. FIND, that based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in MND No. ENV-2015-3535-MND, adopted by the Advisory Agency on May 6, 2016; and pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report, negative declaration or addendum is required for approval of the project.
  2.  

  3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.
  4.  

  5. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor, the Director of Planning and the LACPC, APPROVING the proposed General Plan Amendment to the Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Community Plan to change the land use designation from Low Residential and Medium Residential to Low Medium II Residential, for the development of a 58-lot single family Small Lot Subdivision with private yards and individual garages with 116 parking spaces and 15 guest parking spaces, a common open space lot, and an existing single family home to remain; with single family homes consisting of three bedrooms, varying in size from approximately 1,620 to 2,020 square feet with maximum heights of two and three stories and 26 to 37 feet, and on-site guest parking dispersed in several different locations on the project site at a rate of 1/4 parking space per dwelling unit, and the project access provided from a vehicular entrance on the south side of Sherman Way, and common open space consisting of a landscaped park with 6,741 square feet at the center of the project site with trees and a lawn, for the properties located at 14700-14730 Sherman Way, subject to Conditions of Approval.
  6.  

  7. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated August 25, 2016, approved by the LACPC, effecting a Zone Change from the existing R3-1 and R1-1 to (T)(Q)RD2-1 as set forth in Section 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, for the properties located at 14700-14730 Sherman Way.
  8.  

  9. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated August 25, 2016, approved by the LACPC, effecting a Building Line Removal for the removal of a 45-foot Building Line along Sherman Way created by Ordinance No. 130484, for the properties located at 14700-14730 Sherman Way.
  10.  

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

  12.  

  13. 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.
  14.  

  15. 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:  Storm Properties

 

Representative:  Angie Yee

 

Case No. CPC-2015-3534-GPA-ZC-BL-F-SPR

 

CEQA No. ENV-2015-3535-MND

 

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 31, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 31, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
ORDINANCES OVER TO FEBRUARY 1, 2017
ITEM NO.(6)13-0639
13-0639
CD 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Amended and Restated Lease and License Agreement (Lease and Agreement) with Tom Bradley International Terminal Equipment Company (TBITEC) covering operation and maintenance of the aeronautical equipment at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the Lease and Agreement with TBITEC covering operation and maintenance of the aeronautical equipment at LAX.

  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of November 17, 2016 by Resolution No. 26114 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the Lease and Agreement with TBITEC covering operation and maintenance of the aeronautical equipment at LAX.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that LAWA indicates that the proposed Lease and Agreement with TBITEC will result in revenue of approximately $61,000,000 in the first year. In subsequent years, revenue will decline when the premises and equipment located in Terminals 2 and 3 are removed from the Agreement and replaced by equivalent facilities in Terminal 5. Since space in Terminals 2 and 3 will then be occupied by Delta Airlines, LAWA will recover the appropriate rent for space in those terminals directly through the Delta Lease. As new space comes on-line in the new Midfield Satellite Concourse and the Tom Bradley International Terminal, TBITEC will pay for this space at rates approved by the Board. The proposed Lease and Agreement will have no impact on the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – JANUARY 29, 2017

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(7)16-1421
16-1421

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for approval of a proposed agreement with Basin Valve Company for safety and pressure relief valve technical consulting and repair services.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of December 6, 2016, Resolution No. 017-109, authorizing execution of Agreement No. 47415-7 with Basin Valve Company for safety and pressure relief valve technical consulting and repair services for a term of five years, with two one-year extension options, resulting in a maximum duration up to seven years and an expenditure authority not to exceed $2,225,000.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed resolution will result in an expenditure authority not to exceed $2,225,000 impacting the Power Revenue Fund and the Water Revenue Fund.  The proposed agreement complies with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power adopted financial policies and will not impact the City's General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 6, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 3, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(8)16-1294
16-1294
CD 12

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), ADDENDUM, MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and RESOLUTION relative to a General Plan Amendment to the Northridge Community Plan and Mobility Element for the Plummer Street segment between Darby Avenue and Lindley Avenue.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND, that based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in the 2005 Master Plan Update EIR [State Clearing House (SCH) No. 2005051008], certified on March 15, 2016, and pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, and as supported by the addendum dated August 5, 2016, no major revisions are required to the EIR and no subsequent EIR or addendum is required for approval of the project.
  2.  

  3. ADOPT the FINDINGS made pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081 of the Public Resources Code and the Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared by the City Planning Department and ADOPT the Statement of Overriding Considerations.
  4.  

  5. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as the Findings of Council and ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
  6.  

  7. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.
  8.  

  9. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor, the Director of Planning and the LACPC, APPROVING the proposed General Plan Amendment to Northridge Community Plan and Mobility Element to change the designation of the Plummer Street segment identified from an Avenue II to a Local Street in order to facilitate a request for a right of way vacation for the Plummer Street segment between Darby Avenue and Lindley Avenue, within the campus of California State University Northridge (CSUN).
  10.  

  11. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to revise the Plummer Street program associated with Policy 13-1.1, in the next Community Plan Update.
  12.  

  13. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to remove the Future Street Designation for Plummer Street between Lindley Avenue and Zelzah Avenue.
  14.  

  15. INSTRUCT the DCP to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.
  16.  

  17. 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:  Ken Rosenthal, CSUN

 

Representative:  Matt Goulet, Land Use Developers Corp.

 

Case No. CPC-2016-633-GPA

 

CEQA Nos. ENV-2016-634-EIR, SCH No. 2005051008

 

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 - FEBRUARY 2, 2017

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(9)14-0952
14-0952
CD 6

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Amended and Restated Lease (Lease) with Pacific Aviation Development, LLC (PAD) to facilitate completion of development of the Propeller Park at Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the Lease with PAD to facilitate completion of development of the Propeller Park at VNY.

  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of December 1, 2016 by Resolution No. 26128 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the Lease with PAD to facilitate completion of development of the Propeller Park at VNY.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Lease between LAWA and PAD will generate approximately $1,877,752 in additional revenue for LAWA, over the remaining Lease term, from the implementation of a Facilities Benefit Fee. Approval of the proposed Lease will have no impact on the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – JANUARY 29, 2017

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(10)16-1476
16-1476
CD 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the second amendment to the agreement with Authorized Taxicab Supervision, Inc. (ATS) to modify payment requirements, covering management of taxicab operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the second amendment to Concession Agreement LAA-8562 with ATS to modify payment requirements covering management of taxicab operations at LAX.

  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of December 1, 2016 by Resolution No. 26119 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the second amendment to the Concession Agreement with ATS to modify payment requirements covering management of taxicab operations at LAX.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed second amendment between LAWA and ATS will have no impact on the General Fund. This is an administrative action which will have no impact upon LAWA taxicab revenue.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – JANUARY 29, 2017

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(11)16-1438
16-1438
CD 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the second amendment to the contract with Gateway Frontline Services, Inc. (Gateway) for operation and management of the Commercial Vehicle Holding Lot at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the second amendment to Contract DA-4866 with Gateway for operation and management of the Commercial Vehicle Holding Lot at LAX.

  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of December 1, 2016 by Resolution No. 26129 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the second amendment to the contract with Gateway for operation and management of the Commercial Vehicle Holding Lot at LAX.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed second amendment will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. As all expenditures are included in the LAWA’s Fiscal Year 2016-17 Operating Budget, no additional appropriations are being requested. The amendment will increase the costs for Gateway’s transportation management services at LAX by an additional $431,000 for a total contract authority of $2,207,500 for the full contract term. Gateway is expected to collect approximately $4,000,000 ($4,222,000 was collected in Fiscal Year 2016) from commercial vehicle trip tickets sold on behalf of LAWA, the proceeds of which - after the $2,207,500 payment to Gateway - will go to recover a portion of LAWA’s costs for the contract and related airport transportation infrastructure. These services and Contract DA-4866 comply with LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – FEBRUARY 11, 2017

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(12)14-0769
14-0769
CD 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Equipment Acquisition Agreements (Agreements) with Tom Bradley International Terminal Equipment Company (TBITEC) to acquire upgrades to the baggage handling systems in the Tom Bradley International Terminal and the Midfield Satellite Concourse at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the Agreements ($185,000,000 and $75,000,000) with TBITEC to acquire upgrades to the baggage handling systems in the Tom Bradley International Terminal and the Midfield Satellite Concourse at LAX.

  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of November 17, 2016 by Resolution No. 26115 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the Agreements with TBITEC to acquire upgrades to the baggage handling systems in the Tom Bradley International Terminal and the Midfield Satellite Concourse at LAX.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that LAWA indicates that the Midfield Satellite Concourse-Bradley West Baggage Enhancement Project is an approved capital project at LAX. LAWA requests an appropriation and allocation of $185,000,000 from the LAX Revenue Fund to Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Element 1.17.15A-700 for the installation of the baggage handling system equipment for the new Midfield Satellite Concourse. LAWA has also requested an appropriation and allocation of $75,000,000 from the LAX Revenue Fund to WBS Element 1.17.14A-700 to improve the baggage handling system in the Tom Bradley International Terminal. The capital costs of these projects will be recovered through terminal rates and charges. The proposed agreements will have no impact on the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – FEBRUARY 28, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – FEBRUARY 28, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(13)17-0017
17-0017
CD 11

FINAL INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (IS/MND) and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Terminal 1.5 Project Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Plan Compliance Review.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the findings that the Terminal 1.5 Project has been adequately analyzed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, and the applicable measures contained in the LAX Master Plan Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program or identified in any subsequent environmental review have been incorporated into the Terminal 1.5 Project complies with the extent feasible by Los Angeles World Airports as lead agency; and the Terminal 1.5 Project complies with the LAX Plan (dated May 24, 2013), any design guidelines required by the LAX Plan, and all applicable provisions of the LAX Specific Plan (dated June 15, 2016). The MND was adopted by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) at their meeting on December 1, 2016.

  2. APPROVE the Terminal 1.5 Project LAX Plan Compliance Review also referenced as the Executive Director’s LAX Plan Compliance Report.

  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of December 1, 2016 by Resolution No. 26127 approving the proposed Terminal 1.5 Project as described in the Final IS/MND.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact on the General Fund as a result of this action.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 18, 2017

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Martinez
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(14)15-0989-S2
15-0989-S2

AD HOC COMMITTEE ON THE 2024 SUMMER OLYMPICS REPORT regarding guarantees related to signing the Host City Contract for the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games and related matters.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor and Council President to provide a written guarantee corresponding to G 2.1, detailed in Attachment A of the City Administrative Officer (CAO)/Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report dated January 13, 2017 attached to the Council file, which confirms that the City is prepared to sign the Host City Contract without reserve or amendment, contingent upon Council’s approval of the Los Angeles 2024 Exploratory Committee's (LA24) Stage 3 venue and Ceremonies plans.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor and Council President to provide a written guarantee corresponding to G 3.5, detailed in Attachment A of the CAO/CLA report dated January 13, 2017 attached to the Council file, which provides for a financial guarantee covering any potential economic shortfall of the Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (OCOG), contingent upon Council’s approval of LA24’s Stage 3 venue and Ceremonies plans.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor and Council President or their designees to sign the Host City Contract if the City is selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at its September 13, 2017 meeting.

  4. APPROVE LA24's plan for the 2024 Olympic Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

  5. APPROVE LA24's updated venue plan for inclusion in its Stage 3 submission.

  6. ENDORSE LA24's submission of the Candidature File - Part 3, including the updated OCOG budget, on or before the IOC's February 3, 2017 Stage 3 deadline.

  7. DIRECT the CLA, Department of City Planning, and any other relevant City department to include a room block agreement (accommodations guarantee) as a community benefit in any Development Agreement or Hotel Development Incentive Agreement going forward in order to facilitate the availability of additional hotel rooms for the 2024 Games.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO and CLA report that there is no General Fund impact as a result of the recommended actions, however the City, by agreeing to sign the Host City Contract, will be providing a financial guarantee to cover any net financial deficit of the OCOG. While financial risk is inherent in such endeavors, the CAO and CLA report that they have worked collaboratively with the Offices of the Mayor, City Attorney, and LA24 to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies where possible. Based on LA24’s proposed Games plan and independently verified budget, the City does not anticipate any OCOG shortfall. Going forward, the CAO and CLA will continue to actively monitor candidature related activities and report to Council upon its request or as needed.

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

 

For: West Hills Neighborhood Council

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(15)

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)17-0005-S28
17-0005-S28
CD 1

2821 North Sierra Street (Case No. 556353) Assessor I.D. No. 5208-020-009

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
(b)17-0005-S30
17-0005-S30
CD 13

5930 West Barton Avenue (Case No. 555007) Assessor I.D. No. 5534-027-007

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
(c)17-0005-S29
17-0005-S29
CD 10

1221 South Fairfax Avenue (Case No. 558467) Assessor I.D. No. 5086-003-004

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
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
17-0098
17-0098

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - ENGLANDER) relative to the morning of January 25, 2017, officers from the Los Angeles Police Department were patrolling the area of 92nd Street and Century Boulevard. 

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

REQUEST the City Attorney and the Los Angeles Police Department to immediately brief the Council on the earliest available date relative to the over concentration of illegal dispensaries in the above mentioned area as brought to light by the recent incident this morning, and the steps taken to address the various negative impacts from these nuisance dispensaries.

 

 

Findings - ADOPTED, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
Motion - ADOPTED FORTHWITH, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
RECONSIDERED ITEM(s)
16-0160-S965
16-0160-S965

RECONSIDERED FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2017

 

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

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Koretz
(3)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 28, 2017
16-0160-S966
16-0160-S966

RECONSIDERED FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2017

 

4548 North Martson Drive.  (Lien: $1,631.28)

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Koretz
(3)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 28, 2017
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
17-0086
17-0086MOTION (CEDILLO - BUSCAINO) relative to accepting a grant from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to assist in services related to street vending at the Westlake/MacArthur Park Metro Plaza Market in Council District One.
17-0097
17-0097MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - BONIN) relative to accepting a contribution from Katie McGrath and the J J Abrams Family Foundation for the #destinationCrenshaw Outdoor Museum Project in Council District Eight.
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
17-0003
17-0003
John Albert Davis      Harris-Dawson - All Councilmembers

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

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

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Regular meeting recessed at 11:59 am
Special meeting convened at 11:59 am
Special meeting adjourned at 12:00 pm
Regular meeting convened at 12:00 pm