MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change and Height District Change for the property located at 3031-3105 South Figueroa Street.

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

1. FIND, based on the independent judgment, after consideration of the entire administrative record, that the project was environmentally assessed under Case No. ENV-2016-2467-MND for the referenced project; and ADOPT the MND and the Mitigation Monitoring Program as adequate environmental clearance.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, approved by the Mayor and the LACPC, for the General Plan Amendment to the South Los Angeles Community Plan and Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan to amend Footnote No. 14 to allow hotel projects to apply for Height District 2 and exclude hotel projects with 300 rooms or less from providing a mandated commercial floor area.
   
   
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 9, 2017, effecting a Zone and Height District Change from [Q]C2-1VL-O to (T)(Q)C2-2D-O, for the demolition of an existing two-story, 72-room Vagabond Inn Motel and restaurant building and the construction, use and maintenance of a new seven-story dual branded hotel building with a maximum of 275 guest rooms and 1,400 square-feet of ground floor restaurant/café, with parking for 173 vehicles being provided in one level of subterranean-level parking and one level of at-grade within the hotel building, with the building being approximately 85-feet in height, for the property located at 3031-3105 South Figueroa Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.
   
   
6. ADVISE the applicant of Q Qualified classification time limit, pursuant to Section 12.32-J of the Los Angeles Municipal Code:
   
   . . . 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.
   
   
7. 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.
   
   
8. 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:  Juan Llaca, Vista Investments, LLC

Representative:  Paul Garry, PSOMAS

Case No. CPC-2016-2466-GPA-VZC-HD-VCU-CUB-SPR

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 - AUGUST 14, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 11, 2017)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to executing a Development Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and P and L Figueroa Investors, LLC for the properties located at 3031-3105 South Figueroa Street.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a final draft Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement by and between the City of Los Angeles and P and L Figueroa Investors, LLC for the provision of benefits package with a combined value of $500,000 and a proposed term of 7 years, for the construction of a new seven-story hotel building with a maximum of 275 guest rooms with the hotel accommodating two different hotel brands within the building, one an extended stay hotel brand operating 150 larger all-suite rooms and the other, a select brand operating 125 standard hotel rooms with one lobby serving both brands on the ground floor with ground floor amenity areas, including a lounge for hotel patrons, an approximately 1,400 square-foot public restaurant/café also located on the ground floor for general public use, and an amenity deck on the second floor podium providing a pool, barbeque area and lounge area, an indoor fitness center, and small conference rooms, offices, lounges and laundry facility located on the second floor, including parking (173 provided and 171 required) in one level of subterranean parking and one level at-grade within the hotel building, with the proposed building being approximately 85 feet, zero inches to the top of the roof, and 94 feet, zero inches tall to the top of the elevator overrun above the roof, for the properties located at 3031-3105 South Figueroa Street.

Applicant:  Juan Llaca, Vista Investments, LLC

Representative:  Paul Garry, PSOMAS

Case No. CPC-2016-3044-DA

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to add Council District 15, to the list of Council Districts where a mural may be placed on a lot that is developed with only one single-family residential structure and accessory structures.

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

1. FIND that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), based upon the CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, (Class 1 - Existing Facilities).  As described in Section 15301: Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. ...The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated June 21, 2017, attached to the Council file, amending Section 22.119 of the LAAC to add Council District 15, as defined by Los Angeles Ordinance No. 182168, to the list of Council Districts where a mural may be placed on a lot that is developed with only one single-family residential structure and accessory structures.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by 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.

(Arts, Parks, and River Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSIONERS and RESOLUTION relative to a 50 year lease agreement with the Heart of Los Angeles Community Partners (HOLA) for the construction and operation of a proposed Arts and Recreation Center (Center) at Lafayette Park.

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

1. REVIEW, CONSIDER and ADOPT the Initial Study (IS) and Negative Declaration (ND) for the Lafayette Park - Heart of Los Angeles Art and Recreation Center, finding that on the basis of the whole record of proceedings of the Project, including the IS/ND and any public and/or agency comments received therefrom, that there is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment, and that all potentially significant environmental effects of the Project have been properly disclosed and evaluated in the IS/ND in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State and City CEQA Guidelines, and that the IS/ND reflects the Board's independent judgment and analysis.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to the Council file, approving a lease between the City and HOLA, and the Sublease between HOLA and Heart of Los Angeles Youth (HEART OF LA) for the operation and maintenance of the Center.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to enter into a 50 year lease agreement with HOLA for the construction and operation of a proposed Center at Lafayette Park, and a Consent to Leasehold Deed of Trust and Modification of Lease (Consent to Leasehold) with HOLA and New Markets Community Capital XXI, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, in order to obtain financing secured by HOLA’s leasehold interest in the proposed Project site under the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program in accordance with Charter Section 594(a) and 595.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the RAP to approve a 50 year sublease agreement (Sublease) between HOLA and HEART OF LA that will effectuate the subletting of the proposed Center at Lafayette Park in order to allow HOLA to obtain NMTC financing under Internal Revenue Code Section 45 in accordance with Charter Section 594(a) and 595, and consistent with the terms and uses set forth in Board Report No. 17-152 approved by the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners on June 21, 2017.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the RAP and City Attorney to make any necessary technical changes to the 50 year lease agreement, Consent to Leasehold, and Sublease consistent with the terms, improvements, and uses set forth in Board Report No. 17-152.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the the President and Secretary of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to execute the Lease and Consent to Leasehold, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners reports that there are no anticipated fiscal impacts to the General Fund should the City Council approve the aforementioned recommendations. All costs associated with the design, construction, and maintenance of the project will be the responsibility of HOLA and/or HEART OF LA.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(TIME LIMIT FILE -  AUGUST 26, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 25, 2017)

(Arts, Parks, and River Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (CEDILLO - BUSCAINO) relative to the appropriation of $500,000 in funding for the Council District One Smart Waste and Recycling System Pilot Program.

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

1. APPROPRIATE $500,000 from the Clean Streets line item in the Unappropriated Balance (UB) Fund No. 100/58, to the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund No. 508/50, Revenue Source Code No. 530100 to pay for the Council District One Smart Waste and Recycling Pilot Program services provided by Bigbelly Solar, Inc. under Contract No. C-126377.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections, clarifications, or changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.
      

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (KREKORIAN - BLUMENFIELD)

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

AMEND Recommendation No. 1 to reduce the appropriation from $500,000 to $385,000 and further roll the remaining balance of $115,000 into a UB line item for the same purpose in the 2017-18 Fiscal Year.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to an appropriation for outside counsel, Pepper Hamilton, LLP in the Mei Ling case.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a contract with Pepper Hamilton, LLP for assistance in United States ex rel. Mei Ling, et al. v. City of Los Angeles.
   
   
2. TRANSFER $100,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, City Attorney Outside Counsel, including Workers' Compensation line item, to the City Attorney, Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 9301 for that contract.
   
   
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 (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None provided by the City Attorney.  Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(The City Council may recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled United States ex rel. Mei Ling, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. CV 11-00974 PSG (JCx).)

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (KORETZ - RYU) relative to adding regular authority for one Senior Personnel Analyst I in the Personnel Department.

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

AMEND the Budget and Finance Committee report on the Mayor's Proposed Budget for 2017-18 to add regular authority for one Senior Personnel Analyst I in the Personnel Department to provide human resources support services for the Economic Workforce Development Department (EWDD), to be funded with EWDD grants.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ADOPTED

SUBSTITUTE MOTION (KREKORIAN - KORETZ)

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

APPROVE Resolution Authority from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 for one Senior Personnel Analyst I in the Personnel Department to provide human resources support services for the Economic and Workforce Development Department to be funded with EWDD grants.

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (O'FARRELL - BUSCAINO) relative to issuing a revocable permit to close, fence, occupy, demolish, excavate and construct in the public right-of-way along Homewood Avenue between Cahuenga Boulevard and Cole Avenue.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to issue a revocable permit to the developer of a mixed-use project at 1310-1332 North Cole Avenue, 6400-6418 West Homewood Avenue, 6407-6417 West Homewood Avenue, 1311-1347 North Cahuenga Boulevard and 6401-6423 West Fountain Avenue, to close, fence, occupy, demolish, excavate, and construct in the public right-of-way along Homewood Avenue between Cahuenga Boulevard and Cole, subject to various conditions described in Motion.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (O'FARRELL - BUSCAINO) relative to issuing a revocable permit to close, fence, occupy, demolish, excavate and construct in the public right-of-way along North Belmont Avenue.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to issue a revocable permit to the developer of a small lot subdivision at 610-614 North Belmont Avenue to close, fence, occupy, demolish, excavate and construct in the public right-of-way along North Belmont Avenue, subject to the applicant satisfying the conditions of such revocable permit.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (CEDILLO – HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to an agreement to extend the affordable rent restrictions for the Bartlett Hills Apartments project.

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

1. REQUEST the City Attorney to work with the Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to prepare and execute the necessary agreements with LINC Housing and CalHFA for the Bartlett Hill Apartments re-syndication rehabilitation project located at 811 Bartlett Street and 625 North Bunker Street, including the outside issuance of new debt and the restructuring of existing City debt.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the HCIDLA to execute all ancillary documents required to effectuate this transaction including amendments to any existing agreements and appropriate up to $1,500,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for the preservation of affordable housing units for this project.
   
   

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (O'FARRELL – HUIZAR) relative to providing relocation assistance to the tenants displaced by the closure of the apartment building located at 1823 3/4 North Western Avenue.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to:
   
   
   1. Expend $71,700 from Fund No. 44G Account No. 43N396 for the purpose of providing relocation benefits to tenants at 1823 3/4 North Western Avenue.
      
      
   2. Make any technical corrections and/or changes that may be required to effectuate the intent of this action subject to the approval of the Chief Legislative Analyst; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
      
      
   3. Bill the property owner for all relocation benefits advanced as specified in Section 17975.5 of the California Health and Safety Code and all direct and indirect costs and benefit advancement, and record a lien and/or judgment against the property.
      
      
2. REQUEST the City Attorney, in the event of non-payment, to collect all such relocation amounts advanced by the City, plus all applicable penalties and administrative costs from the owner of the property.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the HCIDLA, in the event of payment, to prepare any Controller instructions that may be necessary to deposit said funds into the Tenant Relocation Inspection Program; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
   
   

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BUSCAINO - BONIN) relative to authorization to transfer and appropriate funding in the amount of $3,000 to the Department of General Services (GSD) for closing costs associated with the purchase of property located at 10221 South Compton Avenue.

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

AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

1. Transfer $3,000 from the Capital Finance Administration Fund No. 100/53, Account No. 000334, MICLA 2010-A CP EQUIP REFUND, to the GSD Trust Fund No. 843/40, Account No. 4027LM and subsequently appropriate this amount for closing costs associated with the purchase of real property located at 10221 South Compton Avenue from the Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles, A Designated Local Authority; and, instruct the City Administrative Officer to reclaim any unused funds after the close of escrow.
   
   
2. Make any technical adjustments or corrections that may be required to implement these instructions.
   
   

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (BUSCAINO - MARTINEZ) relative to declaring the vacant property located at 1622 East 113th Street a public nuisance and initiating the abatement process.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. RESOLVE to declare, pursuant to Section 7.35.2c of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) that the property located at 1622 East 113th Street (APN 6069022020) a public nuisance as the result of the presence of a homeless encampment, illegal dumping and overgrown weeds and other vegetation.
   
   
2. REQUEST the Board of Public Works:
   
   
   1. To expedite the issuances of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to effectuate the abatement of the nuisance at 1622 East 113th Street.
      
      
   2. Or its designees, to proceed with the abatement process, as may be necessary, and pursuant to LAAC Section 7.35.3, invoice the property owner for all and any abatement costs incurred by the City of Los Angeles.
      
      

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (ENGLANDER - BONIN) relative to entering into and execute agreements with the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for activities related to the Hazardous Materials by Rail (HMBR) Program.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), to enter into and execute agreements with the Cal OES for activities related to the HMBR Program.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to accept from the Cal OES:
   
   
   1. The Type II HazMat Emergency Response Vehicle.
      
      
   2. Reimbursement in the amount of $159,459.44 through June 30, 2018.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to deposit funds received from Cal OES into Fund No. 100/38, Revenue Source Code No. 3734, Reimbursements from Outside Agencies, for reimbursement of sworn personnel backfill costs related to HazMat Specialist Training.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer funds from Fund No. 100/38, Revenue Source Code No. 3734 to Fund No. 100/38, Salary Account TBD.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer and Controller to make technical corrections consistent with the intent of these actions.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the LAFD to report to the Public Safety Committee on this grant program.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIT COMMITTEE relative to authorization to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement No. C-124148 with Macias, Gini and O'Connell, LLP, and release a Request for Proposals (RFP), for the annual and single audits.

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

AUTHORIZE the Controller, with assistance from the City Administrative Officer and the Public Works, Office of Accounting, to:

1. Approve the Second Amendment to Agreement No. C-124148 with Macias, Gini and O’Connell, LLP for an additional year to include the annual and single audits for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17.
   
   
2. Instruct the Public Works, Office of Accounting to reimburse the General Fund in the amount of $67,914 for the FY 2016-17 audit of the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund.
   
   
3. Instruct the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to arrange for the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Fund to reimburse the General Fund in the amount of $14,202 for the audit of the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Trust Fund.
   
   
4. Release the RFP, attached to the Audit Committee report dated April 26, 2017 (attached to Council file No. 13-0662), for the annual and single audits for FYs 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20, with two one-year renewal options.
   
   
5. Evaluate the proposals received.
   
   
6. Report to the Council with an auditor recommendation and proposed contract, reviewed by the City Attorney as to form.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Audit Committee reports that the FY 2016-17 audit is estimated to cost $1,087,149. The proposed budget for FY 2017-18 includes $994,967 in General City Purposes for the FY 201617 annual and single audit. An additional allocation of $92,182 will be needed to cover the increase in cost.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2007-1684 located at 4050 North Jennings Drive northerly of Huntington Drive.

(Bond No. C-129348)

(Quimby Fee: $7,107)

Owner: Nela Vista, LLC; Surveyor: Mark Danielson/Danielson Surveying

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2008-0810 located at 714 South Hampton Drive northerly of Indiana Avenue.

(Bond No. C-129349)

(Quimby Fee: $9,696)

Owner: American Coastal Properties, LLC; Surveyor: Wagner-Kerr Associates, Inc./Richard Prutz

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2013-0994 located at 4945 North Cahuenga Boulevard southerly of Addison Street.

(Bond No. C-129350)

(Quimby Fee: $12,564)

Owner: 4945 Cahuenga, LLC; Surveyor: Alejandro J. Alatorre/GM Engineering

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2006-6151 located at 9259 Telfair Avenue northerly of Sheldon Street.

(Bond No. C-129351)

(Quimby Fee: $11,156)

Owner: Mendez Properties, Inc.; Surveyor: David T. Rosell

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2014-4475 located at 10319 West La Tuna Canyon Road easterly of Ledge Avenue.

(Bond No. C-129352)

(Quimby Fee: $5,578)

Owner: Roni Martirosi; Surveyor: Karen Korganyan

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                  PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL