12326 West Greene Avenue aka 12328 Greene Avenue.  (Lien: $9,185.77)

17145 West Devonshire Street.  (Lien: $4,672.21)

1771 East 113th Street.  (Lien: $37,606.86)

9313 South Anzac Avenue.  (Lien: $20,982.29)

6443 North Dempsey Avenue.  (Lien: $2,081.85)

1312 South Woodruff Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

123 West 58th Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

728 West 83rd Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

10861 North Scoville Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

11201 West Burbank Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,495.26)

1147 West 77th Street.  (Lien: $888.56)

12411 West Wicks Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

13550 West Van Nuys Boulevard aka 10523 Oneida Avenue.  (Lien: $4,315.52)

13771 West Garber Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

13790 West Foothill Boulevard.  (Lien: $932.40)

13862 West Judd Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

4152 East Chevy Chase Drive.  (Lien: $3,757.40)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 23, 2017)

20905 West Costanso Street.  (Lien: $5,040.35)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 23, 2017)

1025 West Florence Avenue. (Lien: $2,702.36)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 23, 2017)

HEARING OF PROTESTS relative to the establishment of the Figueroa Corridor Partnership Property-based Business Improvement District (BID), pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 184856 on April 4, 2017.  Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots is on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.)

HEARING OF PROTESTS relative to the establishment of the Downtown Center Property and Business Improvement District (BID), pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 184855 on April 4, 2017.  Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots is on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.)

HEARING PROTEST and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to levying the Chatsworth Business Improvement District (District) special assessment for the District's 16th fiscal year (operating year) beginning on June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018.

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

1. HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed levying of the special assessment for the District's 2017-2018 fiscal year, pursuant to Section 36524 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the special assessment for the District's 2017-2018 fiscal year, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 36525 of the California Streets and Highways Code, is found not to exist.
   
   
3. APPROVE the Chatsworth Business Improvement District Advisory Board for the District's 2017-2018 fiscal year.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to the City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City and the Chatsworth Business Improvement District Corporation, the nonprofit service provider for administration of the District.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that direct costs for Department administration of the District program for its 2017-2018 fiscal year will be recovered from the assessments collected. There are no assessments to be paid for City-owned properties located within the boundaries of the District. Therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund.

(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 184912 on May 16, 2017)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes on the northwest sideline of National Boulevard northeast of Barrington Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-10017).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes on the northwest sideline of National Boulevard northeast of Barrington Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-10017) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer to dedicate the easement for sidewalk purposes on the northwest sideline of National Boulevard northeast of Barrington Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-10017), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the May 24, 2017 City Engineer report to Council.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for sidewalk purposes on the northwest sideline of National Boulevard northeast of Barrington Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-10017), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the May 24, 2017 City Engineer report.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $4,000.73 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorizing separate violations and escalating penalties when a catering truck vends in violation of Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.73(b)2.F.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated April 25, 2017 to amend Subdivision (b)2.F of LAMC Section 80.73 to establish separate violations and escalating penalties when a catering truck remains in violation of the time permitted to operate for the purpose of vending in LAMC Section 80.73(b)2.F in a residential area and adding a new Subsection (h) to include a severability clause.

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.

(Continued from Council meeting of May 30, 2017)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Mr. Mark Dierking to the South Valley Area Planning Commission (SVAPC).

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Mark Dierking to the SVAPC for the term ending June 30, 2022 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Dierking resides in Council District Four. (Current Commission gender composition: F=2; M=3)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 18, 2017)

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 16, 2017)

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Mr. Michael Newhouse to the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (WLAAPC).

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Michael Newhouse to the WLAAPC for the term ending June 30, 2022 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Newhouse resides in Council District 11. (Current Commission gender composition: F=3; M=2)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 18, 2017)

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 16, 2017)

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR and CITY ETHICS COMMISSION relative to the appointment of Ms. Maryam Zar to the Commission on the Status of Women.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Maryam Zar to the Commission on the Status of Women for the term ending June 30, 2019, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Zar resides in Council District 11. (Current commission gender composition: M = 0; F = 6)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

Background Check: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 11, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JUNE 9, 2017)

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Mr. Layne Dicker to the Board of Animal Services Commissioners.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Layne Dicker to the Board of Animal Services Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2018 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Mr. Dicker resides in Council District 12.  (Current Board gender composition:  F=2; M=2; Vacant=1)

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

Background Check:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 9, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 30, 2017)

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the Greater South Park (property-based) Business Improvement District (BID).

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

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The petitions submitted on behalf of the proponents of the proposed Greater South Park BID are signed by property owners who will pay more than 50 percent of the assessments proposed to be levied.
      
      
   2. That all parcels included in the BID will receive a special benefit from the improvements and activities that are to be provided.
      
      
   3. That all parcels will have a special benefit conferred upon them and upon which an assessment would be imposed are those as identified in the Management District Plan, attached to the Council file.
      
      
   4. That in accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution, all assessments are supported by the Engineer’s Report, attached to the Council file, prepared by a registered professional engineer certified by the State of California.
      
      
   5. That in accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution and based on the facts and conclusions contained in the Engineer’s Report, attached to the Council file, the assessment levied on each parcel within the proposed BID is proportionate to the special benefit derived from the improvements and activities that are to be provided.
      
      
   6. That in accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution and based on the facts and conclusions contained in the Engineer’s Report, attached to the Council file, the Engineer has separated the general from special benefits with said Engineer's Report having identified general benefits in the amount of 0.5 percent to be separated from the special benefits conferred on parcels within the proposed District; and the yearly general benefits cost must be paid from funds other than the assessments collected for the Greater South Park BID; and the general benefit cost for first year of operation is $12,501.34.
      
      
   7. That no publicly owned parcel is exempt from assessment.
      
      
   8. That the assessments for the proposed BID are not taxes and that the District qualifies for exemption from Proposition 26 under exemption 7 of Article XIIIC Section 1 (e).
      
      
   9. That the services to be provided by the Owners’ Association are in the nature of professional, expert, technical or other special services, that the services are of a temporary and occasional character, and that the use of competitive bidding would be impractical, not advantageous, undesirable or where the common law otherwise excuses compliance with competitive bidding requirements.
      
      
   10. That the proposed improvements and activities are completely separate from the day to day operations of the City of Los Angeles.
       
       
2. APPROVE the South Park Stakeholders Group to administer the Greater South Park BID if the BID is renewed.
          
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, upon the establishment of the BID, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City of Los Angeles and the South Park Stakeholders Group, a non-profit corporation, for the administration of the BID's programs.
          
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION dated May 25, 2017 to establish a Property and BID to be known as the Greater South Park Business Improvement District pursuant to the Provisions of the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (Division 18, Part 7, Streets and Highways Code, State of California) and to levy assessments.
   
   
5. DIRECT the City Clerk to comply with the notice, protest, and hearing procedures prescribed in the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (California Government Code, Section 53750 et seq.).
                  
6. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Clerk, to prepare and present an Enabling Ordinance establishing the Greater South Park BID for City Council consideration at the conclusion of the required public hearing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that the assessments levied on the six City-owned parcels within the BID to be paid from the General Fund totals $115,767.53 for the first year of the District.  Funding for assessments levied on City owned properties within the BID was requested in the 2018-2019 Budget. Assessments levied on the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power parcel within the District will not be paid from the General Fund.

Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the Greater South Park BID is $12,501.34 (0.5 percent) for the first year.  However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining years of the BID'S five-year term.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

12711 West Branford Street (Case No. 555348) Assessor I.D. No. 2626-012-028

1422 West 39th Street (Case No. 583501) Assessor I.D. No. 5036-022-005

1140 South Longwood Avenue (Case No. 401678) Assessor I.D. No. 5083-006-025

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating limited subsurface vacation proceedings for a portion of the alley northwesterly of Spring Street (VAC - E1401285).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE limited subsurface vacation proceedings for a portion of the alley northwesterly of Spring Street from approximately 65.3 feet to approximately 77.3 feet northeasterly of 8th Street as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated May 18, 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.

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - BONIN) relative to evaluating the feasibility of purchasing 5400 Crenshaw Blvd for use as a surface parking lot.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), with the assistance of the Department of General Services (GSD), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to evaluate the feasibility of purchasing 5400 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90043 utilizing Recovery Zone Bond and Special Parking Revenue Fund resources (or other funding sources) for use as a surface parking lot, to include due diligence of the environmental condition of the property and review of the appraisal and title report.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the LADOT, GSD, CLA, and the CAO, and REQUEST the City Attorney, should said property be determined to be a feasible site for use as a surface parking lot, to report to Council with all necessary documents and instructions required to purchase the site, including the transfer of escrow from West Angeles Community Development Corporation (West Angeles) to the City, the Purchase and Sale Agreement, funding instructions, and instructions for the development of an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with West Angeles for the future development of the property.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK and RESOLUTIONS relative to the certified results for the City of Los Angeles General Municipal Election and Special Election held May 16, 2017.

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the accompanying two RESOLUTIONS declaring the results of the City of Los Angeles May 16, 2017 General Municipal Election and Special Election: one for the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Unified School District offices and one for the City of Los Angeles Charter Amendment C.

MOTION (KREKORIAN - O'FARRELL) relative to authorizing the payment of  $880,110 in settlement of the case entitled Saundra Carter, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Case No. BC363305 (consolidated with Case No. BC381773).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend up to $880,110 in settlement of the case entitled Saundra Carter, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Case No. BC363305 (consolidated with Case No. BC381773) from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59 (Council file No. 11-0138-S2).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw demands from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts after July 1, 2017 as follows:
   
   
   1. $630,110 made payable to Arias Sanguinetti Stahle and Torrijos, LLP
      
      
   2. $225,000 made payable to the Law Offices of Morse Mehrban
      
      
   3. $25,000 made payable to Arias Sanguinetti Stahle and Torrijos, LLP (for service awards to class representatives).
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, and subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

ADOPTED

SUBSTITUTE MOTION (KREKORIAN - O'FARRELL)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend up to $880,110 in settlement of the case entitled Saundra Carter, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Case No. BC363305 (consolidated with Case No. BC381773) from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59 (Council file No. 11-0138-S2).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to make the following transfers from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, as follows:
   
   
   1. $100,000 to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts; transfer to be made in Fiscal Year (FY) 2016/17.
      
      
   2. $780,110 to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts; transfer to be made in the City Attorney FY 2017/18.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE to draw demands from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works Street Services Liability Payouts; as follows:
   
   
   1. $100,000 made payable to Arias Sanguinetti Stahle and Torrijos, LLP due FY 2016/17.
      
      
   2. FY 2017/18: $530,110 made payable to Arias Sanguinetti Stahle and Torrijos, LLP due FY 2017/18.
      
      
   3. FY 2017/18: $225,000 made payable to the Law Offices of Morse Mehrban due FY 2017/18.
      
      
   4. FY 2017/18: $25,000 made payable to Arias Sanguinetti Stahle and Torrijos, LLP (for service awards to class representatives) due FY 2017/18.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, and subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2014-4381 located at 663 East Brooks Avenue southwesterly of 7th Avenue.

(Bond No. C-129338)

(Quimby Fee: $8,376)

Subdivider: AK Lofts 2, LLC;  Surveyor: Harvey Goodman

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 the case entitled Camille Armstead, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC576578. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred between early 2012 through June 2013, regarding violations of the Fair Employment Housing Act, Government Code Section 12940.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on May 22, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - BLUMENFIELD)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $995,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter, payable in Fiscal Years (FY) 2016-17 and 2017-18.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $600,000 from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney draw demands from Fund No. 100/59, made payable to Mobley Law Offices and Camille Armstead, Richard Compton, Marcella Winn, and David Siurek as follows:
   
   
   1. $600,000 from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, due FY 2016-17.
      
      
   2. $395,000 from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, due FY 2017-18, no later than July 31, 2017.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

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 the case entitled City of Los Angeles v. Geoffrey H. Palmer, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC610365. (This matter arises from a fire that broke out at the Da Vinci Apartments on December 8, 2014 and caused damage to neighboring City property.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on May 22, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - BLUMENFIELD)

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

AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to settle litigation in the above entitled matter, brought by the City against the defendant, in the amount of $400,000.

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                 PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL