11187 North De Haven Avenue.  (Lien: $2,570.11)

11628 North Biltmore Avenue.  (Lien: $5,923.94)

1227 West 39th Street aka 1225 West 39th Street.  (Lien: $2,275.83)

1268 North Ravenna Avenue.  (Lien: $3,630.48)

14103 West Ventura Boulevard.  (Lien: $3,440.50)

14727 West Plummer Street.  (Lien: $3,452.15)

150 West 55th Street.  (Lien: $1,649.94)

1637 West Florence Avenue aka 1641 West Florence Avenue.  (Lien: $6,572.80)

211 South Vendome Street.  (Lien: $3,621.75)

2215 East 2nd Street.  (Lien: $3,900.28)

3901 West Mont Clair Street.  (Lien: $774.73)

4924 East Buchanan Street.  (Lien: $697.19)

5515 West Pico Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,830.32)

5711 North Donna Avenue.  (Lien: $3,996.04)

733 North La Brea Avenue.  (Lien: $2,458.73)

9215 South Beach Street.  (Lien: $3,623.64)

9251 North Woodley Avenue.  (Lien: $2,516.95)

9826 South San Pedro Street aka 9828 South San Pedro Street.  (Lien: $526.42)

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 March 1, 2017)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for Plummer Street between Darby Avenue and Zelzah Avenue (VAC - E1401189).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate Plummer Street between Darby Avenue and Zelzah Avenue as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated April 5, 2017, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to:
   
   
   1. Investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
      
      
   2. Report to the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee relative to the feasibility of vacating the requested area.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $32,100 was paid by the petitioner 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.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to extending the terms of three right-of-way consultant service contracts to complete ongoing tasks and provide services for new tasks.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, or designee, to execute proposed two-year contract extensions with Epic Land Solutions, Inc., Overland, Pacific & Cutler, Inc. and Paragon Partners Ltd. to continue offering services through the Pre-Qualified On-Call Full Service Right-Of-Way Consulting Services list.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Funding for these amendments will come from various sources depending on the project requiring the need to use the Pre-Qualified On-Call list for full service right-of-way consulting services. Funding for this contract will be subject to the availability of funds. The contract includes a financial liability clause which states that the City liability under this contract shall be only to the extent of the present appropriation to fund the contract.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – APRIL 24, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – APRIL 21, 2017)

(Scheduled pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.5.)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for the southerly side of Chandler Boulevard from 50 feet to 150 feet westerly of Blakeslee Avenue (VAC - E1401295).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate a portion of the southerly side of Chandler Boulevard from 50 feet to 150 feet westerly of Blakeslee Avenue as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated April 5, 2017, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to:
   
   
   1. Investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
      
      
   2. Report to the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee relative to the feasibility of vacating the requested area.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $14,980 was paid by the petitioner 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.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) for the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) for the HCIDLA  pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 10, 2017

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

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE (MFC) relative to releasing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the proposed disposition of the James K. Hill and Sons Pickle Works Building located at 1001 East 1st Street.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Office of the Chief Legislative Analyst with Office of the City Administrative Officer and other affected City Departments to release a RFP for the proposed disposition of the James K. Hill and Sons Pickle Works Building, located at 1001 East 1st Street, in Council District 14.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that approval of the above recommendation will not have any immediate impact on the General Fund. Any proceeds from the anticipated sale of the Pickle Works property, which is anticipated to occur during Fiscal Year 2017-18, will be distributed between the California Department of Transportation and the City at 88.53 percent and 11.47 percent respectively, and based on the Memorandum of Agreement.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

COMMUNICATION FROM MAYOR relative to the exemption of one Director of Housing for the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (LAHCID) pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Director of Housing for the LAHCID pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 3, 2017

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

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

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (CEDILLO - ENGLANDER) relative to waiving the City’s one-year street cut moratorium to allow construction in the roadway associated with the construction of a new facility for Value University Preparatory High School.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE an exception/waiver of the City’s one-year street cut moratorium on Pico Boulevard and Westlake Avenue to allow construction in the roadway associated with the construction of a new facility for Value University Preparatory High School located at 1929 West Pico Boulevard.
   
   
2. REQUIRE the property owner to pay the street damage restoration fee at the one-year and one-day fee schedule.
   
   
3. REQUIRE the permittee to properly repair and resurface the cut area, in accordance with Bureau of Engineering requirements and standards, and upon completion of the work, to be inspected by the Bureau of Contract Administration, to maximize the longevity of the street.
   
   

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP OF L.A. NO. 2002-0504 located at 13371 Herrick Avenue easterly of Roxford Street.

(Bond No. C-128684)

(Quimby Fee: $8,658)

Subdivider: Fernando Ornelas; Surveyor: Richard Prutz

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 69488, located at 1616 West 260th Street westerly of President Avenue.

(Bond No. C-128685)

(Quimby Fee: $33,504)

Subdivider: First 1 Construction, LLC; Surveyor: Jack Little Company

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 72726 located, at 16062 Chase Street easterly of Woodley Avenue.

(Bond No. C-128686)

(Quimby Fee: $288,715)

Subdivider: KB Home California, LLC; Surveyor: Michael Kennada

MOTION (O'FARRELL - KORETZ) relative to approving an extension of time to consider the application and Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change and Appeals for the Tommie Hotel Project.

MOTION (O'FARRELL - MARTINEZ) relative to funding for services in connection with the February 13, 2017 Mayor's special reception for the Muslim Public Affairs Council in the City Hall Rotunda.

MOTION (ENGLANDER - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to adopting an exemption to the suspension of City travel to Arizona for the purpose of permitting a Los Angeles Police Department employee to attend the 2017 International Narcotics Interdiction Association Drug/Terrorist Interdiction Conference in Glendale, Arizona.

MOTION (ENGLANDER - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to adopting an exemption to the suspension of City travel to Arizona for the purpose of permitting a Los Angeles Police Department employee to attend specialized firearms training at the Gunsite Academy in Paulden, Arizona.

MOTION (O'FARRELL - RYU) relative to amending prior Council action of February 21, 2017 regarding various Memoranda of Understanding between the Los Angeles Zoo Department and the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association.

Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Martinez, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (10); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Krekorian and O'Farrell (4)

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By:

            Council Clerk                                  PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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Regular meeting recessed at 10:58 a.m.

Special meeting convened at 10:58 a.m.

Special meeting adjourned at 11:06 a.m.

Regular meeting convened at 11:06 a.m.