Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, February 7, 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, Huizar, Martinez, O'Farrell and Price, (10);  Absent: Koretz, Krekorian, Ryu and President Wesson (4)
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-S821
16-0160-S821
CD 11

110 North Barrington Avenue.  (Lien: $3,868.36)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 13, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Wesson
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(b)16-0160-S835
16-0160-S835
CD 11

14815 West Sunset Boulevard.  (Lien: $4,296.05)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 13, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Wesson
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(c)16-0160-S953
16-0160-S953
CD 2

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of January 24, 2017)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE PROPERTY IS AN OWNER-OCCUPIED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AND EXEMPT FROM LIEN PROCESSING
(d)16-0160-S957
16-0160-S957
CD 7

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of January 24, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Wesson
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(e)16-0160-S968
16-0160-S968
CD 2

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of January 24, 2017)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 21, 2017
(f)16-0160-S963
16-0160-S963
CD 8

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of January 24, 2017)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(g)16-0160-S844
16-0160-S844
CD 8

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of January 24, 2017)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 21, 2017
ITEM NO.(2)14-1299
14-1299

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to revise the Business Permit Fee Schedule and to increase the fees for: the Noise Variance application; issuance of solicitation of charitable contributions information cards; issuance of News Media Identification Cards; and for false alarms.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated December 8, 2016 relative to amending Sections 41.40, 44.04, 52.16, 103.12 and 103.206 of the LAMC to revise the Business Permit Fee Schedule and to increase: the Noise Variance application fee; the fee for issuance of Information Cards for the solicitation of charitable contributions; the fee for issuance of News Media Identification Cards; and the False Alarm fee.

 

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.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Wesson
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(3)16-1310
16-1310
CD 10

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Vesting Zone Change and Building Line Removal for the properties located at 3974-3986 West Wilshire Boulevard and 3975-3987 West Ingraham Street.

 

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

 

  1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); that the MND reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 16-1310 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and, ADOPT the MND No. ENV-2016-322-MND filed on May 9, 2016.
  2.  

  3. ADOPT the FINDINGS made pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring Program as the Findings of the Council and ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring Program.
  4.  

  5. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.
  6.  

  7. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated July 14, 2016, approved by the LACPC, effecting a Vesting Zone Change on the project site from R4P-2, R4-2 and C4-2 to (T)(Q)C4-2, for the demolition of a two-story 4,732 square-foot structure, a one-story 4,668 square-foot structure and a surface parking lot and the construction, use and maintenance of a new seven-story, 85-foot tall, 205,109 square-foot mixed-use development consisting of 228 dwelling units and 16,955 square feet of commercial floor area providing 340 automobile parking spaces within one at-grade and two subterranean parking levels, for the properties located at 3974-3986 West Wilshire Boulevard and 3975-3987 West Ingraham Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.
  8.  

  9. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated July 14, 2016, approved by the LACPC, effecting a Building Line Removal for a five-foot Building Line along Wilshire Boulevard established under Ordinance No. 59577, for the properties located at 3974-3986 West Wilshire Boulevard and 3975-3987 West Ingraham Street.
  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:  Wilshire & Wilton, LLC

 

Representative:  Jim Ries, Craig Lawson & Company LLC

 

Case No.  CPC-2016-321-VZC-BL-ZAD-DD-SPR

 

CEQA No.  ENV-2016-322-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 - FEBRUARY 17, 2017

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Wesson
(2)
ITEM NO.(4)14-1366
14-1366
CD 12

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District 12 Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Devonshire and Foothill Division’s Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 883 covering Fiscal Year 2015-16.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report to the Mayor and Council dated September 30, 2016, attached to the Council file, relative to the status of the Council District 12 LAPD Devonshire and Foothill Division’s Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 883 covering Fiscal Year 2015-16.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
ITEM NO.(5)14-1365
14-1365
CD 4

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District Four Public Safety Trust Fund No. 884 covering Fiscal Year 2015-16.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report to the Mayor and Council dated September 30, 2016, attached to the Council file, relative to the status of the Council District Four Public Safety Trust Fund No. 884 covering Fiscal Year 2015-16.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
ITEM NO.(6)14-1364
14-1364
CD 15

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District 15 Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Harbor Division Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 888 covering Fiscal Year 2015-16.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report to the Mayor and Council dated September 30, 2016, attached to the Council file, relative to the status of the Council District 15 LAPD Harbor Division Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 888 covering Fiscal Year 2015-16.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
ITEM NO.(7)14-1363
14-1363
CD 1

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District One Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 889 covering Fiscal Year 2015-16.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report to the Mayor and Council dated September 30, 2016, attached to the Council file, relative to the status of the Council District One Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 889 covering Fiscal Year 2015-16.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
ITEM NO.(8)14-1362
14-1362
CD 13

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District 13 Public Assistance Trust Fund No. 904 covering Fiscal Year 2015-16.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report to the Mayor and Council dated September 30, 2016, attached to the Council file, relative to the status of the Council District 13 Public Assistance Trust Fund No. 904 covering Fiscal Year 2015-16.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
ITEM NO.(9)14-1358
14-1358

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Threat Preparedness Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2015-16.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated September 30, 2016 relative to the status of the Threat Preparedness Trust Fund No. 46M for Fiscal Year 2015-16.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
ITEM NO.(10)14-1357
14-1357

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Illegal Dumping Reward Program Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2015-16.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated September 30, 2016 relative to the status of the Illegal Dumping Reward Program Trust Fund No. 46G for Fiscal Year 2015-16.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
ITEM NO.(11)12-1521
12-1521
CD 8

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District 8 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 49F for Fiscal Year 2015-16.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report to the Mayor and Council dated September 30, 2016 (attached to the Council file), relative to the status of the Council District Eight Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 49F for Fiscal Year 2015-16.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
ITEM NO.(12)12-1520
12-1520

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Vandalism and Graffiti Trust Fund No. 870 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report to the Mayor and Council dated September 30, 2016 (attached to the Council file), relative to the status of the Vandalism and Graffiti Trust Fund No. 870 for FY 2015-16.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
ITEM NO.(13)14-1326
14-1326

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2016.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated December 14, 2016 relative to the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2016.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
ITEM NO.(14)16-1147-S1
16-1147-S1

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Supplemental Police Account (SPA) First Quarterly Report (January through March 2016).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the SPA First Quarterly Report dated June 2, 2016, attached to the Council file, relative to the status and activities of the SPA for the period January through March 2016.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
ITEM NO.(15)15-0344
15-0344

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the selection of Howard Sommers Towing, Inc. to serve as the Official Police Garage (OPG) for Service Area 10.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the President, Board of Police Commissioners (Board), or designee, to negotiate and execute an OPG Towing and Storage Agreement with Howard Sommers Towing, Inc. to serve as OPG for Service Area 10.

 

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, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
ITEM NO.(16)17-0047
17-0047
CD 13

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for oversize vehicles for certain streets in Council District 13.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (O'Farrell - Bonin):

 

  1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am, on the following street segments:

    1. The west side of the 4701-4901 blocks of San Fernando Road between Goodwin Avenue and West Colorado Boulevard.

    2. Both sides of the 4500-4600 blocks of Colorado Boulevard between San Fernando Road West and the cul-de-sac to the west.

    3. Both sides of the 4500-4600 blocks of Electronics Place from West San Fernando Road to the cul- de-sac to the west.

    4. Both sides of the 5300 block of Exchange Street between Sperry Street and Cutter Street.

    5. Both sides of the 4500 block of Cutter Street between Exchange Street and West San Fernando Road.

    6. Both sides of the 5400 block of West San Fernando Road between Cutter Street and Doran Street.

    7. Both sides of the 4500 block of Doran Street between West San Fernando Road and the cul-de-sac to the west.
                                         

  2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the streets listed above in Recommendation No. 1.

  3. DIRECT the LADOT, upon adoption of this Resolution, to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of overnight parking permits, as specified in LAMC Section 80.69.4.(c).
           
  4. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
ITEM NO.(17)17-0040
17-0040
CD 6

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

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Martinez - Huizar):

 

  1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am, on the following street segments:

    1. Tobias Avenue between Nordhoff Street and Roscoe Boulevard

    2. Cedros Avenue between Nordhoff Street and Roscoe Boulevard

    3. Willis Avenue between Nordhoff Street and Roscoe Boulevard

    4. Kester Avenue between Nordhoff Street and Roscoe Boulevard

    5. Rayen Street between Orion Avenue and Van Nuys Boulevard

    6. Parthenia Street between Orion Avenue and Van Nuys Boulevard

    7. Chase Street between Orion Avenue and Van Nuys Boulevard

    8. Langdon Avenue between Rayen Street and Lanark Street

    9. Burnet Avenue between Rayen Street and Roscoe Boulevard

    10. Columbus Avenue between Rayen Street and Roscoe Boulevard

    11. Memory Park Avenue between Rayen Street and North Parthenia Place
                                                 

  2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the streets listed above in Recommendation No. 1.
           
  3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
ITEM NO.(18)14-0577
14-0577
CD 4

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT, and RESOLUTION relative to amending the boundaries of Overnight Parking District (OPD) No. 550.

 

Recommendations for Council action: 

 

  1. FIND that the amendment of OPD No. 550, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class I Categorical Exemption under III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.

  2. FIND that the Los Angeles Police Department should have the primary responsibility for the enforcement of the authorized overnight parking restriction in OPD No. 550, with support from Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Parking Enforcement, since the reported problems involve criminal activity.

  3. FIND that based on testimony presented by residents of St. Andrews Square at a meeting held by Council District Four, the following streets proposed for inclusion within the amended boundaries of OPD No. 550 are experiencing ongoing crime problems associated with parked vehicles which have created a public nuisance:

    1. 1st Street from Wilton Drive to Van Ness Avenue

    2. 2nd Street from Wilton Drive to Van Ness Avenue

  4. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION amending the boundaries of OPD No. 550, pursuant to LAMC Section 80.54, to include both sides of the following street segments:

    1. 1st Street from Wilton Drive to Van Ness Avenue

    2. 2nd Street from Wilton Drive to Van Ness Avenue

  5. AUTHORIZE the posting or removal of No Parking, 2 AM to 6 AM, District No. 550 Permits Exempt parking restriction on all residential street segments within OPD No. 550 where parking is not already prohibited in the interest of safety or the traffic flow, upon receiving a written request from the Councilmember for the affected street segment in the OPD. 

           
  6. AUTHORIZE permit sales to all residents of OPD No. 550 where posted signs allow parking by permit.

  7. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures to prepare, issue, and collect payments for Overnight Parking Permits from the residents of OPD No. 550 in accordance with LAMC Section 80.54, where the following permit conditions will apply:

    1. Maximum of three Resident Permits per dwelling unit at $15 each per year.

    2. Maximum of two Visitor Permits per dwelling unit at $10 each per four months.

    3. Maximum of 25 Guest Permits per dwelling unit per day at $1 each per day.

    4. Sales of Guest Permits in excess of 25 per dwelling unit per day require written approval of the Council Office.

  8. DIRECT the LADOT to post or remove the authorized OPD No. 550 restrictions for any of the street segments within OPD No. 550 in accordance with the criteria set forth in the above recommendations, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited at all times in the interest of traffic flow or safety, upon written instructions from the Council Office representing the specific street segment requesting the posting or removal of such signs following Council action establishing the District.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that OPDs with permits for residents and their guests are a special service for which the City is entitled to fully recover all associated costs for the administration, posting, maintaining and enforcing through the permit fees charged.  If vehicles park in violation of the posted signs, they may be cited with resultant fines to be deposited in the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
ITEM NO.(19)16-1464
16-1464

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed Third Amendment to Contract No. C-123198 with ZAP Manufacturing, Inc. (ZAP) for traffic sign refurbishment services.

 

Recommendation for Council action: 

 

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, to execute the Third Amendment to Contract No. C-123198 with ZAP to provide traffic sign refurbishment services retroactively from July 2, 2016 through June 30, 2017 for an amount not to exceed $25,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that the General Fund impact will not exceed $25,000.  Sufficient funds are available in the Department’s Contractual Services Account.  The above recommendation complies with City Financial Policies in that sufficient funding is available and eligible for this purpose.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 19, 2017

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
ITEM NO.(20)13-1525
13-1525
CD 14

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Arts District Los Angeles (property-based) Business Improvement District's (BID) 2017 Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Planning Report.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that:

    1. The FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Arts District Los Angeles BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.

    2. The increase in the 2017 budget concurs with the intentions of the Arts District Los Angeles BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
             
  2. ADOPT the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Arts District Los Angeles BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
ITEM NO.(21)13-0641
13-0641
CD 14

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fashion District (property-based) Business Improvement District's (BID) 2017 Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Planning Report.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that:

    1. The FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Fashion District BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.

    2. The increase in the 2017 budget concurs with the intentions of the Fashion District BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
             
  2. ADOPT the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Fashion District BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
ITEM NO.(22)12-0716
12-0716
CD 4

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Larchmont Village (property-based) Business Improvement District's (BID) 2017 Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Planning Report.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that:

    1. The FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Larchmont Village BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.

    2. The increase in the 2017 budget concurs with the intentions of the Larchmont Village BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
             
  2. ADOPT the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Larchmont Village BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
ITEM NO.(23)17-0075
17-0075

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a replacement for the City's current payroll software system PaySR.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Krekorian - Blumenfield):

 

  1. DESIGNATE the Information Technology Agency (ITA) as the project manager for both the ongoing maintenance of the PaySR program and for the replacement of PaySR.

  2. INSTRUCT the ITA, in consultation with the Controller's Office, to report by March 1, 2017 on the status of PaySR and the budgetary and staffing needs of the ITA and the Controller to maintain the PaySR system while a replacement is in development.

  3. INSTRUCT the ITA to report by April 1, 2017 on the following:

    1. Preliminary requirements of the Personnel Department, the City Administrative Officer and the Controller's Office for the replacement payroll software system.

    2. A timeline that indicates when the ITA anticipates that the City can begin phasing in a replacement payroll system and the intermediary steps that must be taken in order to begin testing.

    3. A budget request for any positions and funding to begin the first year implementation.

  4. REQUEST the City Clerk to refer the forthcoming reports from the ITA to the Innovation, Grants, Technology, Commerce and Trade and Budget and Finance Committees.

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(24)15-1249-S1
15-1249-S1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to adding a one-day permit for Valet Parking Operators that provide valet services for events at private residences.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 26, 2017, amending Subsection (b) of Section 103.203 of Division 8, Article 3, of Chapter X of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to add a one-day permit for Valet Parking Operators that provide valet services for events at private residences.

 

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.

 

(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Wesson
(2)
ITEM NO.(25)

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-S39
17-0005-S39
CD 14

5751 East Huntington Drive North. (Case No. 562808) Assessor I.D. No. 5309-028-015

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Wesson
(2)
ITEM NO.(26)06-2818
06-2818

COMMUNICATION FROM THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (ITA) relative to authorizing the receipt of Public, Educational and Governmental Access (PEG) fees from the City’s cable/video television operators.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

REQUEST the City Attorney’s Office, with the assistance of the ITA, to prepare and present an amending Ordinance for the Council’s approval to exercise the City’s right to continue to authorize the receipt of PEG fees from its cable/video television operators.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The ITA reports that in Fiscal Year 2016-17, the City will provide support for LACityView, Channel 35, from PEG fees in the amount of approximately $3.8 million. The City will also provide to LA36, PEG fee support in the amount of $505,000. Without continued collection of PEG fees, Channels 35 and 36 may sustain a possible economically catastrophic deficit in their budget funding and if not funded by the City from its General Fund, may cease operations. Also, the City’s plans to construct a new studio and live audience theater studio at the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Park may also have to be halted until alternate funding is obtained.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Wesson
(2)
ITEM NO.(27)17-0035
17-0035
CD 10

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

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

DIRECT the Department of City Planning to initiate Nuisance Revocation proceedings relative to oil drilling and extraction operations at 3300-3326 West Washington Boulevard in Council District 10 to enable the public an opportunity to voice concerns regarding the ongoing operations at the site as well as for the City to consider imposing further conditions at this location since the Plan Approval (ZA-1994-16773-PA1) was issued in 2007.

 

(Continued from Council meeting of January 17, 2017)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Koretz
, Krekorian
, Ryu
, Wesson
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 28, 2017
ITEM NO.(28)17-0011
17-0011
CD 5

MOTION (KORETZ - RYU) relative to funding for the design of an all-way traffic signal on La Brea Avenue at Rosewood in Council District Five.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $5,000 from the Council District Five portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Transportation Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 1090 (Salaries - Overtime) for the design of an all-way traffic signal on La Brea Avenue at Rosewood in Council District Five.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to make any clarifications or corrections to the above instruction as may be necessary to implement the intent of this Motion.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Wesson
(2)
ITEM NO.(29)17-0010-S5
17-0010-S5

MOTION (O'FARRELL - MARTINEZ) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the stabbing death of Hugo Castillo on July 21, 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 stabbing death of Hugo Castillo on July 21, 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, (12); Absent: Englander
, Wesson
(2)
Closed Session
ITEM NO.(30)16-1325
16-1325

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session to confer with its legal counsel, pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (significant exposure to litigation - one case); and initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 - (one case).  (Significant exposure, threat of litigation, and anticipated litigation relating to the presidential executive orders dated January 25, 2017 and January 27, 2017 regarding public safety in the interior of the United States and foreign entry into the United States, respectively.)

 

 

MEETING HELD - NO ACTION TAKEN

 

MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
17-0010-S6
17-0010-S6MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - ENGLANDER) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Bruce Johnson on September 14, 2016. 
17-0144
17-0144MOTION (MARTINEZ for WESSON - O'FARRELL) relative to funding for various technical services to be performed by Betty Wilson with regard to the Americans with Disability Act and other disability issues.
17-0148
17-0148MOTION (BONIN - BUSCAINO) relative to installing street banners announcing the dedication and grand opening of the new Collins and Katz Family YMCA at University High School in West Los Angeles in March 2017.
12-0766-S4
12-0766-S4MOTION (KORETZ - O'FARRELL) relative to installing street banners identifying and recognizing the La Cienega Design Quarter as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program.
02-2475-S1
02-2475-S1

MOTION (RYU - KREKORIAN) relative to repealing the ordinance(s) establishing the Ventura Boulevard Sidewalk Maintenance Assessment District.

COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
17-0004
17-0004
James R. Brandlin Cedillo - Englander
Detective III Sandra LeflerEnglander - Harris-Dawson
Luis ValdezHuizar - All Councilmembers
KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory School        Huizar - All Councilmembers
Deputy Chief William "Bill" A. MurphyHuizar - All Councilmembers
Spectrum and Rebuilding TogetherHarris-Dawson - Price

At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
17-0003
17-0003
Officer Michael Wade     Buscaino - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price and Ryu (10);  Absent: Englander, Huizar, Koretz and President Wesson (4)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Closing Text
ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
 
 
 
By
 
 
 
Council Clerk                                                       PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL