Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Friday, July 28, 2017
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM



(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL
Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Englander, Huizar, Koretz, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (11); Absent: Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian and Martinez (4)
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items Noticed for Public Hearing
ITEM NO.(1)

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC).

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the following properties:

(a)13-0160-S79
13-0160-S79
CD 10

2855 South Sycamore Avenue aka 2853 South Sycamore Avenue.  (Lien: $34,010.63)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(b)16-0160-S125
16-0160-S125
CD 5

2622 South Bentley Avenue.  (Lien: $3,422.49)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
CONTINUED TO  AUGUST 18, 2017
(c)17-0160-S369
17-0160-S369
CD 10

4120 South Crenshaw Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(d)17-0160-S370
17-0160-S370
CD 14

936 South Dacotah Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE PROPERTY WAS DETERMINED TO BE AN OWNER-OCCUPIED, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AND THUS EXEMPT FROM LIEN PROCESSING
(e)17-0160-S371
17-0160-S371
CD 15

837 South Pacific Avenue.  (Lien: $2,358.08)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(f)17-0160-S372
17-0160-S372
CD 9

714 East 46th Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(g)17-0160-S373
17-0160-S373
CD 6

6950 North Valjean Avenue.  (Lien: $1,853.75)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(h)17-0160-S374
17-0160-S374
CD 8

646 West Florence Avenue.  (Lien: $3,091.83)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(i)17-0160-S375
17-0160-S375
CD 14

6282 East Tipton Way.  (Lien: $3,828.81)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
CONTINUED TO  AUGUST 25, 2017
(j)17-0160-S376
17-0160-S376
CD 4

610 South Van Ness Avenue.  (Lien: $5,019.91)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $4,129.51 DUE TO PARTIAL PAYMENT AND CONFIRMED
(k)17-0160-S377
17-0160-S377
CD 14

5050 East Lynnfield Street.  (Lien: $3,890.37)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(l)17-0160-S378
17-0160-S378
CD 1

404 South Avenue 20 aka 400 South Avenue 20.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(m)17-0160-S379
17-0160-S379
CD 5

325 South Swall Drive No. 302.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(n)17-0160-S380
17-0160-S380
CD 10

3225 West Washington Boulevard aka 3227 West Washington Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(o)17-0160-S311
17-0160-S311
CD 6

14165 West Erwin Street. (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 7, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(p)17-0160-S314
17-0160-S314
CD 9

6911 South Broadway. (Lien: $5,465.98)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 7, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $752 DUE TO PARTIAL PAYMENT AND CONFIRMED
(q)17-0160-S322
17-0160-S322
CD 3

4900 North Dunman Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 7, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(r)17-0160-S324
17-0160-S324
CD 9

5904 South Olive Street. (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 7, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(s)13-0160-S130
13-0160-S130
CD 10

3940 South Olmsted Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 7, 2017)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE PROPERTY WAS DETERMINED TO BE AN OWNER-OCCUPIED, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AND THUS EXEMPT FROM LIEN PROCESSING
(t)17-0160-S326
17-0160-S326
CD 9

658 East 89th Street aka 8905 South Stanford Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 9, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(u)17-0160-S334
17-0160-S334
CD 4

156 South Las Palmas Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 9, 2017)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(v)17-0160-S336
17-0160-S336
CD 8

2013 West Florence Avenue aka 2009 West Florence Avenue.  (Lien: $7,657.48)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 9, 2017)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN WAS RESCINDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY
(w)17-0160-S340
17-0160-S340
CD 2

7358 North Satsuma Avenue.  (Lien: $3,986.16)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 9, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(x)17-0160-S341
17-0160-S341
CD 15

1139 North Banning Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 9, 2017)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 11, 2017
(y)17-0160-S142
17-0160-S142
CD 3

5711 North Donna Avenue. (Lien: $3,639.88)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 23, 2017)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(z)17-0160-S284
17-0160-S284
CD 13

1329 North Silver Lake Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 30, 2017)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
CONTINUED TO  AUGUST 18, 2017
ITEM NO.(2)17-0787
17-0787
CD 1

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Cloud Kitchens located at 1842 West Washington Boulevard.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Cloud Kitchens located at 1842 West Washington Boulevard will serve a Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
  2.  

  3. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 1842 West Washington Boulevard.
  4.  

  5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

 

Applicant: 1842 Washington LLC

 

Representative: Eddie Navarette

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 11, 2017

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ADOPTED TO GRANT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY APPLICATION
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(3)17-0721
17-0721

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the key findings of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority's (LAHSA) Point-In-Time Homeless Count that serves as a census enumerating the number of people experiencing homelessness on any given night in the City.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the June 23, 2017 LAHSA report relative to its key findings on the Point-In-Time Homeless Count that serves as a census enumerating the number of people experiencing homelessness on any given night in the City.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(4)15-1138-S15
15-1138-S15

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the framework and implementation for the safe parking pilot program.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the June 22, 2017 Department of City Planning, June 20, 2017 Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, December 6, 2016 and August 24, 2016 City Administrative Officer, and Chief Legislative Analyst joint reports relative to the framework and implementation for the safe parking pilot program.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

For:

Glassell Park Neighborhood Council

 

For, if amended:
West Hills Neighborhood Council

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(5)

FINAL MAPS in the various Council Districts.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the Final Maps and Adopt the City Engineer Reports as detailed in the various listed Council files, including bonds, agreements, contracts and other related issues as specified:

(a)17-0793
17-0793
CD 13

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2009-0248 located at 1601 North Vine Street northerly of Selma Avenue.

 

(Bond No. C-129353)

Owner: Snyder Vine Owner, LLC;  Surveyor: Michal H. Kaznocha

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(b)17-0802
17-0802
CD 7

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. No. 2015-0235 located at 13265-13287 North Ralston Avenue northwesterly of Roxford Street. 

 

(Bond No. C-129354)

Owner: Roxford Produce International, LLC;  Surveyor: Thomas Iacobellis

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(c)17-0803
17-0803
CD 2

FINAL MAP OF TRACT No. 71332, located at 10808 West Kling Street westerly of Denny Avenue.

 

(Bond No. C-129729)

Subdivider: Kling, LLC;  Surveyor: Jesus T. Esparza

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
17-0843
17-0843MOTION (WESSON - PRICE) relative to funding for the rehabilitation / construction activities required at the Tom Bradley Youth and Family Center in Council District 10.
17-0844
17-0844MOTION (HUIZAR - ENGLANDER) relative to establishing a new account entitled DTLA-Forward for complete streets projects in Downtown Los Angeles.
17-0010-S22
17-0010-S22MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - BUSCAINO) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Julia Moniz.
17-0010-S23
17-0010-S23MOTION (PRICE - ENGLANDER) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the of shooting death of Gerardo Martinez on April 27, 2017.
13-0487-S4
13-0487-S4MOTION (MARTINEZ - RODRIGUEZ) relative to accepting $45,000 for the processing and marketing of residential single-stream commingled recyclable materials for the East Valley Wasteshed in Council District Six.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
17-0004-S2
17-0004-S2
James Baker O'Farrell - Rodriguez
Father Jim Nieblas           Huizar - Blumenfield
James BakerHuizar - Blumenfield
Steve KomanBuscaino - Bonin

At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
17-0003-S2
17-0003-S2
Pedro Chavez Buscaino - All Councilmembers
Fannie Lee Maxey            Wesson - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Englander, Huizar, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (12); Absent: Cedillo, Harris-Dawson and Krekorian (3)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Signature

 

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

 

 

By

          Council Clerk                                PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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Regular meeting recessed at 10:54 a.m.
Special meeting convened at 10:54 a.m.
Special meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Regular meeting convened at 11:00 a.m.













Los Angeles City Council Agenda, Continuation Agenda
Friday, July 28, 2017
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM


CONTINUED FROM: Wednesday, July 26, 2017




Items Noticed for Public Hearing
ITEM NO.(6)14-0117
14-0117
CD 10

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.

 

ADOPTED

 

AMENDING MOTION (WESSON - PRICE)

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ADOPT the following revisions to the conditions contained in the City Engineer report dated March 23, 2017:

 

  1. Condition 6.a.1
    Construct a standard cul-de-sac at the northerly terminus of Bronson Avenue, with integral curb and gutter and 11-foot wide sidewalk.

    Revise to:
    Construct a standard cul-de-sac at the northerly terminus of Bronson Avenue, with integral curb and gutter and 11-foot wide sidewalk where feasible.

    Explanation: The prior approved street vacation required a 10-foot wide sidewalk. Metro has reviewed the location and an 11-foot wide sidewalk will not physically fit at the end of the cul-de-sac.

  2. Condition 6.c.2
    Repair or replace any broken or off-grade concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter. Close all unused driveways with full height curb, 2-foot gutter, and sidewalk.

    Revise to:
    Repair or replace any broken or off-grade concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter. For sidewalk adjacent to Metro property, close all unused driveways with full height curb, 2-foot gutter, and sidewalk.

    Explanation: The second sentence was added to the previous Council approved street vacation. Metro will close unused driveways adjacent to Metro property; however, the developer for District Square on the south side of Rodeo Road should be responsible for their driveways.

 

 

Adopted as Amended, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(3)