Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM



(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL

Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell and President Wesson (11); Absent: Cedillo, Price and Ryu (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)17-0160-S68
17-0160-S68
CD 8

8409 South Hoover Street (property includes 8401-8415 South Hoover Street) and 804-810 West 84th Street. (Lien: $30,037.01)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(b)17-0160-S69
17-0160-S69
CD 6

7900 North Ostrom Avenue. (Lien: $4,230.24)

 

 

Adopted, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
, Ryu
(3)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED; LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $2,538.76 DUE TO PARTIAL PAYMENT

(c)17-0160-S70
17-0160-S70
CD 15

1244 West Young Street. (Lien: $14,063.74)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(d)17-0160-S71
17-0160-S71
CD 15

10405 South Croesus Avenue. (Lien: $2,479.61)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(e)17-0160-S72
17-0160-S72
CD 7

10823 West Penrose Street. (Lien: $774.73)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
, Ryu
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(f)17-0160-S73
17-0160-S73
CD 5

16503 West Hartsook Street. (Lien: $3,923.08)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 24, 2017
(g)17-0160-S74
17-0160-S74
CD 1

3023 North Eva Terrace. (Lien: $562.89)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
, Ryu
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(h)17-0160-S75
17-0160-S75
CD 9

326 West Gage Avenue. (Lien: $3,857.70)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(i)17-0160-S76
17-0160-S76
CD 9

4801 South Compton Avenue aka 1470 East 48th Street. (Lien: $2,750.24)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(j)17-0160-S77
17-0160-S77
CD 8

630 East 190th Place. (Lien: $688.42)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(k)17-0160-S78
17-0160-S78
CD 9

7700 South Avalon Boulevard. (Lien: $3,911.66)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(l)17-0160-S79
17-0160-S79
CD 1

2130 North Daly Street. (Lien: $2,218.88)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 24, 2017
(m)17-0160-S80
17-0160-S80
CD 8

427 West 107th Street. (Lien: $3,707.02)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(n)17-0160-S81
17-0160-S81
CD 14

600 North Mission Road. (Lien: $2,786.56)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(o)17-0160-S82
17-0160-S82
CD 6

10074 North Woodale Avenue. (Lien: $1,656.71)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(p)17-0160-S83
17-0160-S83
CD 5

1022 South La Cienega Boulevard. (Lien: $3,500.89)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
, Ryu
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(q)17-0160-S84
17-0160-S84
CD 2

12505 West Vanowen Street. (Lien: $2,832.82)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(r)17-0160-S85
17-0160-S85
CD 5

1312 North Beverly Grove Place. (Lien: $3,527.46)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(s)17-0160-S86
17-0160-S86
CD 6

13943 West Van Nuys Boulevard. (Lien: $2,760.62)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(t)17-0160-S87
17-0160-S87
CD 15

1505 North Drumm Avenue. (Lien: $694.60)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
, Ryu
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(u)17-0160-S88
17-0160-S88
CD 9

1544 East 32nd Street. (Lien: $2,272.04)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(v)17-0160-S89
17-0160-S89
CD 5

2354 South Cotner Avenue. (Lien: $2,056.06)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(w)17-0160-S90
17-0160-S90
CD 10

5631 West Blackwelder Street aka 5637 West Blackwelder Street. (Lien: $701.55)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(x)17-0160-S4
17-0160-S4
CD 2

7855 North Vantage Avenue.  (Lien: $1,536.63)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of January 31, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
ITEM NO.(2)15-0966
15-0966
CD 11

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE relative to the vacation of the portion of the public right-of-way surrounding Island Lot D at East Boulevard and South Park Avenue.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the vacation of the portion of the public right-of-way surrounding Island Lot D at East Boulevard and South Park Avenue (VAC-E1401278) is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  2. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the June 8, 2016 City Engineer report to Council:

    The portion of the public right-of-way surrounding Island Lot D at East Boulevard and South Park Avenue.

  3. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of the portion of the public right-of-way surrounding Island Lot D at East Boulevard and South Park Avenue. Upon vacation of the alley, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the right-of-way. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easement.

  4. FIND that the vacation of the portion of the public right-of-way surrounding Island Lot D at East Boulevard and South Park Avenue is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.

  5. FIND that the vacation of the portion of the public right-of-way surrounding Island Lot D at East Boulevard and South Park Avenue is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.

  6. FIND that the vacation of the portion of the public right-of-way surrounding Island Lot D at East Boulevard and South Park Avenue is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.

  7. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated June 8, 2016 with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 13, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
, Ryu
(3)
CONTINUED TO APRIL 21, 2017
ITEM NO.(3)14-1603
14-1603

COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing the amounts of fees and bonds for recounts in connection with City elections.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 18, 2017, establishing the fees and bond requirements related to recounts of ballots cast at City elections pursuant to Subsection (d) of Section 406 of the Los Angeles City Charter and Subsection (e) of Section 1400 of the Los Angeles City Election Code.

 

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.

 

(Rules, Elections, Intergovernmental Relations, and Neighborhoods Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(4)16-1090
16-1090
CD 3

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change Ordinance for the property located at 23577 West Calabasas Road.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Cedillo):

 

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change Ordinance to change the existing land use designation of Community Commercial and existing zones of Commercial, C1-1VL, and Residential, RA-1VL, to the Public Facilities land use designation and zone to allow for the construction of a proposed vehicular parking lot on a vacant parcel, for the property located at 23577 West Calabasas Road.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(5)17-0106
17-0106
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. North Van Ness Avenue between Sunset Boulevard and Melrose Avenue.

    2. North Gower Street between Sunset Boulevard and Melrose Avenue.

    3. North El Centro Avenue between Sunset Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard.

    4. Leland Way  between Vine Street and North Gower Street.

    5. De Longpre Avenue between Vine Street and North Gower Street.

    6. Afton Place between Vine Street and North Gower Street.
                                                 

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

  3. DIRECT the LADOT, upon 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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(6)17-0105
17-0105
CD 11

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

 

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

 

  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. Mesmer Avenue between Hammack Street and Culver Drive.

    2. Glencoe Avenue between Maxella and Beach Avenue.

    3. Beach Avenue between Del Rey Avenue and Redwood Avenue.
                                                         

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

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(7)17-0114
17-0114
CD 15

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for oversize vehicles on both sides of West 251st Street between Petroleum and Marigold Avenues in Council District 15.

 

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

 

  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 both sides of West 251st Street between Petroleum and Marigold Avenues.
                                                       
  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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(8)17-0107
17-0107
CD 15

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for oversize vehicles on both sides of West Opp Street between King Avenue and Frigate Avenue in Council District 15.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Buscaino - 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 both sides of West Opp Street between King Avenue and Frigate Avenue.
                                                       
  2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the streets listed above in Recommendation No. 1.

  3. 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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(9)17-0145
17-0145
CD 1

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to prohibit the parking of vehicles for private sale on the east and west sides of Venice Boulevard between South Vermont and Nomandie Avenues.

 

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

 

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to amend LAMC Section 87.55, which establishes regulations for the parking of vehicles for private sale on certain City streets or public lands, to prohibit the parking of such vehicles on the east and west sides of Venice Boulevard between South Vermont and Nomandie Avenues.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Neither the City Administrative Officer or the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(10)17-0177
17-0177

INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Innovation and Performance Commission‘s (IPC) Innovation Fund (IF) funding for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Nurse Practitioner at Dispatch Pilot.

 

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

 

  1. CREATE the following account in the following amount within the IF Fund No. 105/10: LAFD - Nurse Practitioner at Dispatch Pilot - $234,000

  2. TRANSFER $234,000 from IF Fund No. 105/10, Account to be Established, LAFD - Nurse Practitioner at Dispatch Pilot to Fund No. 100/38 Los Angeles Fire Department as follows:

     Account  Title  Amount
     001010     Salaries, General   $234,000
         
  3. RESOLVE that the employment authority in the LAFD for two positions of EMS Nurse Practitioner (Class Code 2341) is APPROVED and CONFIRMED for the term effective March 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

  4. INSTRUCT the LAFD to:

    1. Separately track all encumbrances and expenditures of IF monies so that unspent funds can be returned to the IF at the end of the fiscal year.

    2. Report to the IPC with an accounting of the funds, the lessons learned, and any obstacles faced.

    3. Report to the IPC if, after the receipt of funds, the scope of the funded item differs from the scope approved for funding by the Mayor and the Council.

  5. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make technical corrections as necessary to those transactions included in the CAO’s report dated February 16, 2017, attached to the Council file, to implement Mayor and Council intentions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the above recommendations will allocate $234,000 of the remaining $745,877 IF 2016-17 available balance. The $234,000 will be transferred to the LAFD to begin implementation of the Nurse Practitioner at Dispatch Pilot Program approved by the IPC. If the pilot program proves successful, ongoing funding must be identified in order to continue the program.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(11)17-0194
17-0194
CD 11

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to modifying the dedication requirements for the project located at 4210 South Del Rey Avenue.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Bonin – Buscaino):

 

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering:

 

  1. With the assistance of the City Planning Department, to modify the dedication requirements for the project located at 4210 South Del Rey Avenue (DIR-2013-1229-DB-SPR), and to accept: a 30-foot half right-of-way, as required; an 8-foot sidewalk, as required; a 4-foot parkway; and, an 18-foot half roadway, in lieu of a 22-foot half roadway.

  2. To work with the property owner of this project through the B-Permit process to provide, if required, any new improvements to reflect the above changes.

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
, Ryu
(3)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(12)17-0126
17-0126

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR and CITY ETHICS COMMISSION relative to the appointment of Dr. Alice Hom to the Commission on the Status of Women.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Alice Hom to the Commission on the Status of Women for the term ending June 30, 2019, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Dr. Hom resides in Council District 14. (Current commission gender composition: M = 0; F = 6)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

 

Background Check: Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – MARCH 19, 2017

 

LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MARCH 8, 2017

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
ITEM NO.(13)

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-S47
17-0005-S47
CD 2

6047 North Hazelhurst Place (Case No. 409000) Assessor I.D. No. 2334-014-054

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
(b)17-0005-S48
17-0005-S48
CD 2

12752 West Oxnard Street. (Case No. 560496) Assessor I.D. No. 2341-005-020

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
(c)07-0005-S497
07-0005-S497
CD 8

1442 West 59th Place (Case No. 563496) Assessor I.D. No. 6002-012-024

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
(d)05-0005-S478
05-0005-S478
CD 9

805 East 47th Street (Case No. 542687) Assessor I.D. No. 5108-006-028

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
(e)17-0005-S49
17-0005-S49
CD 9

337 East 76th Place (Case No. 569279) Assessor I.D. No. 6022-021-020

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
(f)17-0005-S50
17-0005-S50
CD 14

1102 North Stone Street (Case No. 533127) Assessor I.D. No. 5229-006-014

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
(g)17-0005-S51
17-0005-S51
CD 15

1239 North Marine Avenue (Case No. 556780) Assessor I.D. No. 7420-009-028

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
(h)17-0005-S53
17-0005-S53
CD 8

9504 South San Pedro Street (Case No. 450700) Assessor I.D. No. 6052-021-002

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
ITEM NO.(14)17-0172
17-0172
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of ELVIS DURAN on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of ELVIS DURAN at 1717 Vine Street.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that this action does not impact the General Fund.  All costs are paid by the permittee.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
ITEM NO.(15)17-0173
17-0173
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of HAIM SABAN on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of HAIM SABAN at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that this action does not impact the General Fund.  All costs are paid by the permittee.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
ITEM NO.(16)17-0174
17-0174
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of JOHN GOODMAN on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of JOHN GOODMAN at 6767 Hollywood Boulevard.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that this action does not impact the General Fund.  All costs are paid by the permittee.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
ITEM NO.(17)17-0005-S52
17-0005-S52
CD 4

RESOLUTION relative to the termination of the rent reduction for the property located at 2076 North Commonwealth Avenue.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE to terminate the rent reductions for unit(s) 2076, 2078, 2080 at the following address: 2076 North Commonwealth Avenue (Case No. 527985).  The Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID) Code Enforcement Unit has inspected and determined that all orders affecting the unit(s) and the common areas have been signed off and there are no other outstanding Orders affecting the unit(s) or common areas and only minor violations remain in the other units, as contained in the HCID report dated February 21, 2017, Assessor I.D. No. 5591-008-001.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
ITEM NO.(18)15-0746
15-0746
CD 10

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (WESSON – ENGLANDER) relative to a loan of AB 1290 funds for the Crenshaw Villas senior housing development.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

DIRECT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department to provide loan documents to the Crenshaw Villas Partners, LP, for a loan of AB 1290 funds in the amount of $500,000 for the benefit of Crenshaw Villas, a 50-unit, senior housing development located at 2645 Crenshaw Boulevard.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

ADOPTED

 

AMENDING MOTION 18A (WESSON - HARRIS-DAWSON)

 

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

 

AMEND to add the following recommendations:

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Transfer $500,000 of AB 1290 as follows:
      Fund No. Account No.
      Account Name

      Amount
      From: 
      53P  281210  CD 10 Redevelopment Fund (FY 2012) $500,000 
      To: 
      44G  43NXXX  Crenshaw Villas  $500,000 
    2. Expend funds upon proper demand of the General Manager of Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee.

  2. AUTHORIZE the HCIDLA to make any technical corrections as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, Subject to the approval of the Chief Legislative Analyst; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

 

Adopted as Amended, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
ITEM NO.(19)17-0152
17-0152
CD 11

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BONIN - BUSCAINO) relative to modifying the dedication requirements for the project located at 11701-11715 1/2 West Santa Monica Boulevard and 1511 South Barrington Avenue.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering:

 

  1. With the assistance of the City Planning Department, to modify the dedication requirements for the project located at 11701 - 11715 1/2 West Santa Monica Boulevard and 1511 South Barrington Avenue (CPC 2016-1417-DB), and to accept: a 43-foot half right-of-way, as required; a 23-foot sidewalk in lieu of a 15-foot sidewalk; and, a 20-foot half roadway in lieu of a 28-foot half roadway.

  2. To work with property owner of the project located at 11701-11715 1/2 West Santa Monica Boulevard and 1511 South Barrington Avenue through the B-Permit process to provide, if required, any new improvements to reflect the above changes.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
ITEM NO.(20)17-0099
17-0099
CD 11

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BONIN - BUSCAINO) relative to a lease for the design and build out of the Bundy Triangle.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services and the City Administrative Officer to work with Council District 11 staff and the Friends of Bundy Triangle to negotiate and execute a one-year lease for $1.00, renewable for one year, to the Friends of Bundy Triangle to establish site control for the design and build out of the Bundy Triangle located at the southeast corner of Bundy Drive and Santa Monica Boulevard.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instruction in order to effectuate the intent of this action.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
ITEM NO.(21)09-0905-S4
09-0905-S4

RESOLUTION (PRICE - HUIZAR) relative to the public hearing notice period for the Development Agreement (DA) between the City of Los Angeles and the University of Southern California for the property located at 3911 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. MAKE a finding of public benefit, as it is further detailed in the text of the Resolution and hereby make an exception to the City's Development Agreement Procedures.

  2. REDUCE from 24 days to 10 days, the public hearing notice period for Council's consideration of the DA between the City of Los Angeles and the University of Southern California for renovation of the Coliseum located at 3911 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA  90037 (Council file No. 09-0905-S3).

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to issue notice(s) and schedule for Council consideration, and that the City Attorney is requested to prepare and present the documents necessary relative to, the matter identified above consistent with the above action.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
ITEM NO.(22)16-0960-S2
16-0960-S2

RESOLUTION (PRICE - HUIZAR) relative to the public hearing notice period for the Development Agreement (DA) between the City of Los Angeles and Celebrity Realty Holdings, LLC for the property located at 704-706, 730-740, 800-820 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, 703-703 1/2, 705 West 40th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90037.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. MAKE a finding of public benefit, as it is further detailed in the text of this Resolution and hereby make an exception to the City's Development Agreement Procedures.

  2. REDUCE from 24 days to 10 days, the public hearing notice period for Council's consideration of the DA between the City of Los Angeles and Celebrity Realty Holdings, LLC for the Downtown Honda Project, for the property located at 704-706, 730-740, 800-820 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, 703-703 1/2, 705 West 40th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90037 (Council file No. 16-0960).

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to issue notice(s) and schedule for Council consideration, and that the City Attorney is requested to prepare and present the documents necessary relative to, the matter identified above consistent with the above action.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
ITEM NO.(23)17-0201
17-0201
CD 10

MOTION (WESSON - MARTINEZ) relative to funding to support various services for the Seoul International Park Playground including replacement of the playground equipment / facilities.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $450,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302/89, Account No. 270K (General Capital, Sub-account Seoul International Park) to support various services for the Seoul International Park Playground including replacement of the playground equipment / facilities.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks to make any corrections, clarifications or needed new instructions, to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
(2)
Closed Session
ITEM NO.(24)12-0811-S2
12-0811-S2

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to a dispute between the City of Los Angeles and Ventiv Technology, Inc., formerly Aon eSolutions, Inc. (This matter involves a dispute arising out of Contract No. C-117355 between the City and Aon eSolutions, Inc. for services performed for the Personnel Department.)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - MARTINEZ)

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to accept the proposed settlement offer of a payment in the amount of $500,000 from Ventiv Technology, Inc. (formerly Aon) and an agreement by Aon to indemnify and defend the City from any attempt by a medical services provider to seek additional payment on a claim that was underpaid by Aon.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to prepare and execute the necessary documents to carry out the settlement in accordance with the above terms.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

 

Adopted in Open Session, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Price
, Ryu
(3)
MOTION (KREKORIAN - MARTINEZ) ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
17-0010-S10
17-0010-S10

MOTION (BONIN - BLUMENFIELD) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Juana Marit Sandoval on February 17, 2017.

16-1445-S1
16-1445-S1

MOTION (KORETZ - HUIZAR) relative to an extension of time for Council to consider a Vesting Zone Change application and Ordinance for property located at 2957 South Midvale Avenue.

17-0011-S2
17-0011-S2

MOTION (KORETZ - O'FARRELL) relative to paying for traffic officer services for 30 days at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard.

17-0219-S1
17-0219-S1

MOTION (KORETZ - HUIZAR) relative to an extension of time for Council to consider a Tentative Tract Map appeal for the property located at 1123-1129 South Shenandoah Street.

17-0235
17-0235

MOTION (O'FARRELL - WESSON - HARRIS-DAWSON - BUSCAINO) relative to funding for a joint membership in the Government Alliance on Race and Equity.

At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
17-0003
17-0003
Ronald Kurt GranitBuscaino - All Councilmembers
Irene Anthony Buscaino - All Councilmembers
Donna Schoonover Krekorian - All Councilmembers
Elias Rodriguez       Wesson - Martinez - Ryu - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Ending Roll Call

Blumenfield, Buscaino, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Ryu and President Wesson (11); Absent: Bonin, Cedillo and Price (3)

Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Adjournment

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

By:

 

                Council Clerk                  PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

_______________________________________________________________________________

Regular meeting recessed at 11:02 a.m.

Special meeting convened at 11:02 a.m.

Special meeting adjourned at 11:37 a.m.

Regular meeting convened at 11:37 a.m.