1663 West Washington Boulevard.  (Lien: $3,807.11)

2223 East Whittier Boulevard aka 2221 East Whittier Boulevard.  (Lien: $932.40)

10407 West Kurt Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 23, 2017)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of May 26, 2017)

5653 North Vantage Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of June 28, 2017)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of Exposition Boulevard (south roadway) and the Bronson Avenue Vacation District (VAC - E1401236).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed vacation of Exposition Boulevard (south roadway) and the Bronson Avenue Vacation District.
   
   
2. FIND that the vacation of Exposition Boulevard (south roadway) and the Bronson Avenue Vacation District is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. 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 March 23, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   Exposition Boulevard (south roadway) and the Bronson Avenue Vacation District.
   
   
4. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of Exposition Boulevard (south roadway) and the Bronson Avenue Vacation District. 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.
   
   
5. FIND that the vacation of Exposition Boulevard (south roadway) and the Bronson Avenue Vacation District is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
6. FIND that the vacation of Exposition Boulevard (south roadway) and the Bronson Avenue Vacation District is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
7. FIND that the vacation of Exposition Boulevard (south roadway) and the Bronson Avenue Vacation District is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated March 23, 2017 with the conditions contained therein.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $64,200 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 June 27, 2017)

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 May 23, 2017)

HEARING OF PROTESTS relative to the establishment of the Greater South Park 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 of the California Constitution.

(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 184957 on June 6, 2017. Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots is on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.)

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, ENVIRONMENTAL FINDING and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of the public right-of-way of Council Street between Juanita Avenue and Madison Avenue, and the L-shaped alley westerly of Madison Avenue from the alley southerly of Beverly Boulevard to its intersection with Madison Avenue (VAC- E1401143).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed vacation of the public right-of-way of Council Street between Juanita Avenue and Madison Avenue, and the L-shaped alley westerly of Madison Avenue from the alley southerly of Beverly Boulevard to its intersection with Madison Avenue.
   
   
2. FIND that the vacation of the public right-of-way of Council Street between Juanita Avenue and Madison Avenue, and the L-shaped alley westerly of Madison Avenue from the alley southerly of Beverly Boulevard to its intersection with Madison Avenue is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. 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 February 23, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   The public right-of-way of Council Street between Juanita Avenue and Madison Avenue, and the L-shaped alley westerly of Madison Avenue from the alley southerly of Beverly Boulevard to its intersection with Madison Avenue.
   
   
4. FIND that the vacation of the area shown colored orange on Exhibit B of the February 23, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, be denied.
   
   
5. FIND that all the mitigation measures that are within the control of the City, as described in the Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearing House No. 2008051093) that are associated with the impacts of the street vacation and that other mitigation measures that are not within the authority of the City, have been or should be imposed as set forth in the accompanying findings of the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, dated December 9, 2008.
   
   
6. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of the public right-of-way of Council Street between Juanita Avenue and Madison Avenue, and the L-shaped alley westerly of Madison Avenue from the alley southerly of Beverly Boulevard to its intersection with Madison 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.
   
   
7. FIND that the vacation of the public right-of-way of Council Street between Juanita Avenue and Madison Avenue, and the L-shaped alley westerly of Madison Avenue from the alley southerly of Beverly Boulevard to its intersection with Madison Avenue is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
8. FIND that the vacation of the public right-of-way of Council Street between Juanita Avenue and Madison Avenue, and the L-shaped alley westerly of Madison Avenue from the alley southerly of Beverly Boulevard to its intersection with Madison Avenue is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
9. FIND that the vacation of the public right-of-way of Council Street between Juanita Avenue and Madison Avenue, and the L-shaped alley westerly of Madison Avenue from the alley southerly of Beverly Boulevard to its intersection with Madison Avenue is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
10. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated February 23, 2017 with the conditions contained therein.
    
    
11. WAIVE the payment of the processing fee for the vacation proceeding in accordance with Section 7.46 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) which exempts all governmental agencies.
    
    

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $32,100 for the investigation of this request pursuant to LAAC Section 7.42. 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.

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, ENVIRONMENTAL FINDING and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of the public right-of-way of Homewood Avenue between Cole Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard, the easterly four feet of Cole Avenue above a lower limit of approximately 15 feet above finished sidewalk grade, and the westerly four feet of Cahuenga Boulevard above a lower limit of approximately 15 feet above finished sidewalk grade (VAC – E1401261).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed vacation of the public right-of-way of Homewood Avenue between Cole Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard, the easterly four feet of Cole Avenue above a lower limit of approximately 15 feet above finished sidewalk grade, and the westerly four feet of Cahuenga Boulevard above a lower limit of approximately 15 feet above finished sidewalk grade.
   
   
2. FIND that the vacation of the public right-of-way of Homewood Avenue between Cole Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard, the easterly four feet of Cole Avenue above a lower limit of approximately 15 feet above finished sidewalk grade, and the westerly four feet of Cahuenga Boulevard above a lower limit of approximately 15 feet above finished sidewalk grade is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. 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 May 17, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   The public right-of-way of Homewood Avenue between Cole Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard, the easterly four feet of Cole Avenue above a lower limit of approximately 15 feet above finished sidewalk grade, and the westerly four feet of Cahuenga Boulevard above a lower limit of approximately 15 feet above finished sidewalk grade.
   
   
4. FIND that the vacation of the area shown colored orange on Exhibit B of the May 17, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, be denied:
   
   The northerly four feet of Fountain Avenue above a lower limit of approximately 12 feet above finished sidewalk grade, and all requests for vacation of airspace of Cahuenga Boulevard, and for Cole Avenue below the lower limit of approximately 15 feet above finished sidewalk grade.
   
   
5. REAFFIRM the determination of ENV-2014-4280-EIR, which was approved by Council on December 6, 2016. The vacation of Homewood Avenue between Cole Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard and four-foot wide airspace above a lower limit of 15 feet along Cole Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard is an integral design element of the 1331 North Cahuenga Boulevard project which was certified by the City Planning Commission on August 11, 2016, and adopted by Council on December 6, 2016 as part of its approval of CPC 2014-4279-ZC-HD-ZAA-SPR and ENV-2014-4280-EIR, and served as the environmental clearance of the vacation.
   
   
6. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of the public right-of-way of Homewood Avenue between Cole Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard, the easterly four feet of Cole Avenue above a lower limit of approximately 15 feet above finished sidewalk grade, and the westerly four feet of Cahuenga Boulevard above a lower limit of approximately 15 feet above finished sidewalk grade. 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.
   
   
7. FIND that the vacation of the public right-of-way of Homewood Avenue between Cole Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard, the easterly four feet of Cole Avenue above a lower limit of approximately 15 feet above finished sidewalk grade, and the westerly four feet of Cahuenga Boulevard above a lower limit of approximately 15 feet above finished sidewalk grade is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
8. FIND that the vacation of the public right-of-way of Homewood Avenue between Cole Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard, the easterly four feet of Cole Avenue above a lower limit of approximately 15 feet above finished sidewalk grade, and the westerly four feet of Cahuenga Boulevard above a lower limit of approximately 15 feet above finished sidewalk grade is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
9. FIND that the vacation of the public right-of-way of Homewood Avenue between Cole Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard, the easterly four feet of Cole Avenue above a lower limit of approximately 15 feet above finished sidewalk grade, and the westerly four feet of Cahuenga Boulevard above a lower limit of approximately 15 feet above finished sidewalk grade is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
10. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated May 17, 2017 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.

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the vacation of a portion of the northeasterly/southwesterly alley southeasterly of Culver Boulevard from approximately 155 feet southwesterly of Slauson to its southwesterly terminus (VAC-El401305).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed vacation of a portion of the northeasterly/southwesterly alley southeasterly of Culver Boulevard from approximately 155 feet southwesterly of Slauson to its southwesterly terminus.
   
   
2. FIND that the vacation of a portion of the northeasterly/southwesterly alley southeasterly of Culver Boulevard from approximately 155 feet southwesterly of Slauson to its southwesterly terminus is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. 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 May 24, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   A portion of the northeasterly/southwesterly alley southeasterly of Culver Boulevard from approximately 155 feet southwesterly of Slauson to its southwesterly terminus.
   
   
4. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of a portion of the northeasterly/southwesterly alley southeasterly of Culver Boulevard from approximately 155 feet southwesterly of Slauson to its southwesterly terminus. Upon vacation of the street, 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.
   
   
5. FIND that the vacation of a portion of the northeasterly/southwesterly alley southeasterly of Culver Boulevard from approximately 155 feet southwesterly of Slauson to its southwesterly terminus is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
6. FIND that the vacation of a portion of the northeasterly/southwesterly alley southeasterly of Culver Boulevard from approximately 155 feet southwesterly of Slauson to its southwesterly terminus is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
7. FIND that the vacation of a portion of the northeasterly/southwesterly alley southeasterly of Culver Boulevard from approximately 155 feet southwesterly of Slauson to its southwesterly terminus is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated May 24, 2017 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.

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

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Apro LLC located at 7204 North Van Nuys Boulevard.

Applicant: Apro LLC

Representative: Lorrie Hoel, Lorrie Hoel and Associates Inc.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 23, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 23, 2017)

(Findings and Council recommendations relative to the above application required)

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the vacation of the northwesterly side of Hamilton Avenue between Patton Avenue and Barbara Street (VAC-E1401308).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed vacation of the northwesterly side of Hamilton Avenue between Patton Avenue and Barbara Street.
   
   
2. FIND that the vacation of a portion of the northwesterly side of Hamilton Avenue between Patton Avenue and Barbara Street is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. 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 12, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   The northwesterly side of Hamilton Avenue between Patton Avenue and Barbara Street.
   
   
4. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of the northwesterly side of Hamilton Avenue between Patton Avenue and Barbara Street. Upon vacation of the ingress/egress easement, 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.
   
   
5. FIND that the vacation of the northwesterly side of Hamilton Avenue between Patton Avenue and Barbara Street is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
6. FIND that the vacation of the northwesterly side of Hamilton Avenue between Patton Avenue and Barbara Street is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
7. FIND that the vacation of the northwesterly side of Hamilton Avenue between Patton Avenue and Barbara Street is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated June 12, 2017 with the conditions contained therein.
   
   

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

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

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE, AND TRADE COMMITTEE, RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to finding that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of 37 properties in the Manchester Square area of the City.

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

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the findings of this action is within the scope of the project covered by the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIR/EIS), State Clearing House No. 1997061047, and the Manchester Square and Airport/Belford Area Voluntary Acquisition Program, Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) 094-00, and no new environmental documentation is required pursuant to Section 15168(c) of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and no new environmental effects would occur or new mitigation measures would be required pursuant to Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines due to events occurring since the 2004 certification of the LAX Master Plan EIR/EIS or the 2000 adoption of the MND. The underlying project was previously evaluated for environmental significance by MND 094-00, adopted by Board on July 18, 2000 and the Final LAX Master Plan certification and adoption of the Final EIR/EIS, State Clearing House No. 1997061047, by the Council on December 2004, and therefore is exempt from the requirements of the CEQA pursuant to Article II, Section 2.i of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Resolution of Necessity, No. 26250, as adopted by the Board on June 15, 2017, attached to the Council file, making all necessary findings to authorize the commencement of eminent domain proceedings to acquire the properties located in Manchester Square area of the City complete land acquisition under the Airport Noise Mitigation Program in compliance with 14 CFR Part 150 and California Code of Regulations, Title 21, Section 5000 et seq.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 15, 2017, finding that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of 37 properties in the Manchester Square area of the City.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that commencement of eminent domain proceedings for 37 properties in the Manchester Square area of the City and adoption of an Ordinance approving a Resolution of Necessity that was approved by the Board at its meeting of June 15, 2017, will have no impact on the City’s General Fund or the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Operating Budget. The proposed property acquisition, in the amount of $108,186,150, will be funded through the LAX Revenue Fund to be reimbursed with Passenger Facility Charges, subject to eligibility. The proposed property acquisition complies with the LAWA Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Strathern Street and Ben Avenue Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

(Continued from Council meeting of June 28, 2017)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for a storm drain on the south side of Wilshire Boulevard west of Hoover Street (Right of Way No. 36000-10050).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for storm drain purposes on the south side of Wilshire Boulevard west of Hoover Street (Right of Way No. 36000-10050) 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 storm drain purposes on the south side of Wilshire Boulevard west of Hoover Street (Right of Way No. 36000-10050), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the June 27, 2017 City Engineer report to Council.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for storm drain purposes on the south side of Wilshire Boulevard west of Hoover Street (Right of Way No. 36000-10050), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the June 27, 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 $3,416.51 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.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the dedication of City-owned real property as public street lying on the south side and the north side of Exposition Boulevard east of Westwood Boulevard (Right of Way No. 36000-10049).

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

1. FIND that the dedication of City-owned real property as public street lying on the south side and the north side of Exposition Boulevard east of Westwood Boulevard is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. FIND that the City-owned real property lying on the south side and the north side of Exposition Boulevard east of Westwood Boulevard as shown attached on the exhibit map of the July 11, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, be dedicated, accepted, and established as part of Exposition Boulevard, a public street of said City.
   
   
3. FIND that pursuant to Section 556 of the City Charter, that this dedication, acceptance and establishment of City-owned real property as public streets and alley is in substantial conformance with the purpose, intent and provisions of the General Plan.
   
   
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated June 14, 2017 effectuating the dedication, acceptance and establishment of certain real property owned by the City of Los Angeles, lying on the south side and the north side of Exposition Boulevard east of Westwood Boulevard, a public street of said City.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Ordinance, as detailed above in Recommendation No. 4, with the County Recorder.
   
   
6. 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 this action is being processed in conjunction with the Exposition Light Rail Transit Phase II under Work Order No. E1906963.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the dedication of City-owned real property as public street lying on the northeast sideline of Inglewood Boulevard southeast of Venice Boulevard (Right of Way No. 36000 - 10023).

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

1. FIND that the dedication of City-owned real property as public street lying on the northeast sideline of Inglewood Boulevard southeast of Venice Boulevard is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. FIND that the City-owned real property lying on the northeast sideline of Inglewood Boulevard southeast of Venice Boulevard as shown attached on the exhibit map of the July 11, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, be dedicated, accepted, and established as part of Inglewood Boulevard, a public street of said City.
   
   
3. FIND that pursuant to Section 556 of the City Charter, that this dedication, acceptance and establishment of City-owned real property as public streets and alley is in substantial conformance with the purpose, intent and provisions of the General Plan.
   
   
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated July 6, 2017 effectuating the dedication, acceptance and establishment of certain real property owned by the City of Los Angeles, lying on the northeast sideline of Inglewood Boulevard southeast of Venice Boulevard, a public street of said City.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Ordinance, as detailed above in Recommendation No. 4, with the County Recorder.
   
   
6. 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 this action is being processed in conjunction with Fire Station No. 62. A fee of $3,416.51 was paid for processing this report 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.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Blair Besten to the Citizens Oversight Committee of Proposition HHH.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Wesson - Harris-Dawson):

RESOLVE that the reappointment of Ms. Blair Besten to the Citizens Oversight Committee of Proposition HHH, the Homelessness Reduction and Prevention, Housing, and Facilities Bond measure, pursuant to Administrative Code Section 8.327, for a full three-year term, ending June 30, 2020 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.
 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF  MOTION (RYU - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to providing Council District AB1290 funding for selection and hiring of a consultant to provide comprehensive analysis of the economic benefits, structure, financing, management and recommendations for implementing a children's savings account program in Los Angeles.

Recommendation for Council action:

DIRECT the City Clerk to place on the Council Agenda for July 1, 2017, or as soon thereafter as possible, the following instructions for adoption:

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $80,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281204 (CD 4 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Housing Fund No. 100/43, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services) for the selection and hiring of a consultant to provide comprehensive analysis of the economic benefits, structure, financing, management and recommendations for implementing a children's savings account program in Los Angeles.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Housing Department 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 / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

(Continued from Council meeting of July 1, 2017)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed amendment to the Council Rules, specifically Council Rule Number 1 concerning election of the Council President.

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

APPROVE the proposed amendment to Council Rule Number 1 to replace the language as follows:

At the first meeting of the Council after the second Monday in December, 2020 and after such day in each even-numbered year thereafter, the City Clerk shall preside over the election of the President, and the Council shall elect one of its members as President by a majority vote by open ballot. That member shall be known as the President of the Council. The President shall serve until the next such meeting date or until a successor has been elected.

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.

(Pursuant to Council Rule 77, an affirmative vote of two-thirds of all members of the Council shall be necessary to amend these Rules. Each proposed Rule amendment shall be presented to the Council and then laid over one week before it can be adopted.)

(Continued from/Presented at  Council meeting of June 30, 2017)

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Measure M fund administration.

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

1. DELETE Resolution Authority for one Senior Accountant I in the Board of Public Works; and ADD Resolution Authority for one Senior Accountant I in the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT).
   
   
2. APPROPRIATE $62,108 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 to the LADOT Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 1010 (Salaries General), for one Senior Accountant I position for Measure M fund administration.
          
3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to take the necessary steps to make the adjustments to the Board of Public Works and LADOT position authorities in the Personnel Authority Resolution and/or Departmental Personnel Ordinances consistent with the action; and AUTHORIZE the LADOT to fill the position.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions on certain street segments in Council District 13.

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

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 along the following street segments:
   
   
   1. Willoughby Avenue between Vine Street and North Gower Street
      
      
   2. Gregory Avenue between Vine Street and North Gower Street
      
      
   3. Waring Avenue between Vine Street and North Gower Street
      
      
   4. Camerford Avenue between Vine Street and North Gower Street
      
      
   5. Willoughby Avenue between Cole Avenue and Seward Street
      
      
   6. Waring Avenue between Cole Avenue and Seward 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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions on certain street segments in Council District 12.

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

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 along the following street segments:
   
   
   1. Both sides of Oso Avenue from Plummer Street to the cul-de-sac south of Prairie Street
      
      
   2. Both sides of Prairie Street from Mason Avenue to Oso Avenue
      
      
   3. The north side of Prairie Street from Oso Avenue to Winnetka 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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions along both sides of South Bronson Avenue between Coliseum Street and West 39th Street in Council District Ten.

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

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 along  both sides of South Bronson Avenue between Coliseum Street and West 39th 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. 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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the amending Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 87.55 which establishes regulations for the parking of vehicles for private sale on certain City streets of public lands, to prohibit the parking of vehicles with a For Sale sign on the east and west sides of Normandie Avenue between West 42nd Street and West Vernon Avenue.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price - Harris-Dawson):

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance amending LAMC Section 87.55 which establishes regulations for the parking of vehicles for private sale on certain City streets of public lands, to prohibit the parking of vehicles with a For Sale sign on the east and west sides of Normandie Avenue between West 42nd Street and West Vernon Avenue.

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.

TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to the County Victim Services (XC) Program and the Intellectual Property Enforcement Grant.

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

AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

1. TRANSFER $151,257 from City Attorney Grants Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12N321, Victim Assistance XC, to the following accounts within Fund No. 100 to the Departments as specified:
   
   

   Dept.	Account	Title	Amount
   12	001010	Salaries General	$67,985
   02	001010	Salaries General	65,180
   02	006010	Office and Administrative	10,592
   02	003040	Contractual Services	5,000
   02	003310	Transportation	2,500
   		Total	$151,257

   
   
2. TRANSFER $40,477 of Intellectual Property Enforcement Grant funding from Fund No. 339/70, Account to be determined, to City Attorney Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 001010, Salaries General.

(Pursuant to Council action of March 22, 2017)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (ENGLANDER - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for a Police Department car and other crime reduction efforts in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Devonshire Division.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $100,000 from the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 1092 (Overtime - Police Officers) to be used as follows:  $50,000 to assist in funding a car and $50,000 to be used towards crime reduction which includes community outreach / education and extra patrol in problem areas in the LAPD Devonshire Division.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

(Continued from Council meeting of June 23, 2017)

MOTION (KREKORIAN - KORETZ) relative to technical adjustments regarding the Joe Hunt, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. settlement.

MOTION (CEDILLO - HUIZAR) relative to funding for services associated with the A Night at Epiphany event in Council District One.

MOTION (CEDILLO - HUIZAR) relative to funding for costs associated with the Latin Jazz Festival in Sycamore Park from August 20, 2016 - August 21, 2016.

MOTION (ENGLANDER - BLUMENFIELD) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the series of bank robberies across the City of Los Angeles beginning on June 15, 2017.

Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (15)

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By:

          Council Clerk                                 PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL