2834 East Folsom Street.  (Lien: $3,582.09)

1713 North Burnell Drive.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

1613 South Bonnie Brae Street aka 1611 South Bonnie Brae Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

15710 West Larkspur Street.  (Lien: $7,301.32)

14872 West Larkspur Street.  (Lien: $4,971.98)

11318 West Pico Boulevard aka 11300 West Pico Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

14360 West Kittridge Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

11123 West Lemay Street.  (Lien: $3,828.81)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Nordhoff Street and Burnet Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on May 31, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on August 23, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Foothill Boulevard and Harding Street No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on May 31, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on August 23, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Lemona Avenue and Tupper Street No. 3 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on May 31, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on August 23, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Wayside Drive and Hillrose Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on May 31, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on August 23, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Koreatown No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on May 31, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on August 23, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Colby and Ohio Avenues Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on May 31, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on August 23, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Target located at 3131 South Hoover Street.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Target located at 3131 South Hoover Street will serve a Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.

 

2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 3131 South Hoover Street.

 

3. 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: Target Corporation

Representative: Beth Aboulafia

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 8, 2017)

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to implementation of recommendations from the 2012 audit of the Parking Occupancy Tax Program.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Koretz - Krekorian):

INSTRUCT the Office of Finance (Finance) to:  

1. Report to the City Council within 45 days with an update on Finance's response to each of the recommendations in the Controller's 2012 audit of the Parking Occupancy Tax Program, a summary of measurable outcomes of those efforts (such as improved compliance or collection efficiency), and the impact to City revenues.
   
   
2. Include in its report summary, information on other efforts undertaken by Finance to ensure that the City is efficiently and equitably collecting all Parking Occupancy Tax revenue due to the City from all parking lot operators.
   
   

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.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the below market value sale of two surplus trucks and equipment to the Federation of Zacatecan International Benefit Organization, Inc.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - O'Farrell):

1. FIND that the Federation of Zacatecan International Benefit Organization, Inc., is eligible to purchase two surplus 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 Cargo Vans (Vehicle Identification Nos. 1GTGG25R111138476 and 1GTGG25R611135704), nine rescue air cushions and fans, two portable monitors, one hose pallet, thirty (30) gurneys, and one hundred (100) emergency medical service boxes, at below market value ($2.00), in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.547 (Donation of Surplus City Equipment), as the recipient is a nonprofit organization that has been established exclusively to further the services provided by the City.
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare a contract to effectuate the sale and transfer of the above identified surplus equipment at below market value to the Federation of Zacatecan International Benefit Organization, Inc.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to inform the Federation of Zacatecan International Benefit Organization, Inc. [Jorge Ortiz, 1332 Miller Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90063, (626) 536-4416] that the surplus equipment must be claimed within 60 days from the date of Council approval of the request after which time it will revert to the City’s surplus equipment pool for disposal by the Department of General Services.
   
   

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.

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUIZAR - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to the acceptance of 2017-18 Certified Local Government Grant funds to develop a Women's Rights historic context as part of SurveyLA's Citywide Historic Context Statement.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Director of Planning or designee, to take the following actions:

 

1. Enter into a project agreement (contract) with the State Office of Historic Preservation, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, to accept a grant in the amount of $37,500 which will be used to develop historic context themes relating to Women's Rights in Los Angeles for SurveyLA, as part of the Citywide Historic Context Statement, requiring that all expenses for work to be performed must be incurred within the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.

 

2. Set up a grant receivable of $37,500 and establish an appropriation account within the City Planning Grant Trust Fund No. 46Y/68 for the disbursement of funds for the project.

 

3. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the State Office of Historic Preservation and deposit grant receipts in the City Planning Grants Trust Fund No. 46Y.

 

2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make any technical corrections to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this motion.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HEARING COMMENTS and RESOLUTION pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) relative to the issuance of one or more series of tax exempt loans in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5,000,000 on behalf of the Hillcrest Christian School (dba Heritage Christian School).

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

1. HOLD a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding the issuance of one or more series of tax exempt loans in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5,000,000 on behalf of the Hillcrest Christian School (dba Heritage Christian School) located at 17531 Rinaldi Street, 11515 Shoshone Avenue, 11552 Shoshone Avenue, 17551 Rinaldi Street, and 17563 Rinaldi Street, and 9825 Woodley Avenue.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the issuance of the one or more series of tax exempt loans in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5,000,000 on behalf of the Hillcrest Christian School (dba Heritage Christian School) located at 17531 Rinaldi Street, 11515 Shoshone Avenue, 11552 Shoshone Avenue, 17551 Rinaldi Street, and 17563 Rinaldi Street, and 9825 Woodley Avenue.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUIZAR - WESSON) relative to funding for the development of a mobile application, ConnectLA - an inclusive civic engagement hub for Los Angeles, in partnership with other City agencies.

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

1. TRANSFER $15,000 within Fund No. 44B/47, Appropriation Account No. 47N147 Neighborhood Empowerment thereby decreasing Fund No. 100, Appropriation Account No. 003040 Contractual Services to a new Appropriation Account No. 47N242 ConnectLA Application - said funds to be used for the development of a mobile application in partnership with other City agencies.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) to work with other City agencies to transfer additional funds from their accounts through internal transfer to Department 47, Revenue Source No. 518806 and appropriate to Fund No. 44B, Appropriation Account No. 47N242 ConnectLA Application.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the DONE to make any technical corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, 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 26, 2017)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PRICE - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to the State of California Proposition 47 grant for local programs that work to reduce recidivism including implementation of employment programs with wrap-around support, for formerly incarcerated individuals in the Los Angeles region.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to accept on behalf of the City, a grant by the State of California of Prop. 47 funding in the amount of $5.98 million for a 3-year performance period beginning on or after July 1, 2017 and extending for a 3-year period from the start date, but through no earlier than June 30, 2020 to be utilized for local programs that work to reduce recidivism including implementation of employment programs with wrap-around support, for formerly incarcerated individuals in the Los Angeles region.
   
   
2. REQUEST the Mayor's Office upon acceptance of this grant, to report with the details on how this grant will be implemented and with recommendations for executing and processing any grant-related documents which may be required for this grant.

(Continued from Council meeting of July 26, 2017)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (PRICE - WESSON)

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Administrative Officer to report on the amount of funding that will be available under this program.

MOTION (WESSON - PRICE) relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to use the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on August 3, 2017.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the LADWP to use the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on Thursday, August 3, 2017.

MOTION (BONIN - BUSCAINO) relative to funding for community services benefitting the homeless, exclusively in Venice.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $50,000 in the Venice Area Surplus Real Property Fund No. 434 to the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 Account No. 0711 (CD 11 - Community Services) for additional funding for community services benefitting the homeless, exclusively in Venice.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (KREKORIAN - O'FARRELL) relative to technical adjustments regarding the proposed settlement of Feliciana Escobedo v. City of Los Angeles, et al.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Controller's Office to transfer $130,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts.
   
   
2. AMEND Recommendation No. 2 of the Motion dated May 17, 2017 attached to Council file No. 17-0339, to revise the payee, so that it reads as follows:
   
   2) AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, in the amount of $130,000 made payable to: Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo Client Trust Account.
   
   
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.

MOTION (O'FARRELL - MARTINEZ) relative to acceptance of funds for a project located at 5901 Sunset Boulevard and 1515 North Bronson Avenue.

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

1. ACCEPT the sum of $1 million contributed by Sunset Holdings LLC, pursuant to the terms of a development agreement (Ordinance No. 184,685, Council file No. 16-0478), and direct the Housing and Community Investment Department to deposit it into a new account in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund No. 44G/43, entitled CD 13 5901 Sunset Project, to be used specifically for the development of off-site affordable housing, in consultation with Council District 13.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Housing and Community Investment 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 this Motion.
   
   
3. ACCEPT the sum of $20,000 contributed by Sunset Holdings LLC, pursuant to the terms of a development agreement (Ordinance No. 184,685, Council file No. 16-0478); and, INSTRUCT the Clerk to deposit this amount into the Council District 13 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 904 to be used for a study of historic residential properties to inform policy that may continue to preserve and protect the historic built environment of Hollywood.
   
   
4. ACCEPT the sum of $445,000 contributed by Sunset Holdings LLC, pursuant to the terms of a development agreement (Ordinance No. 184,685, Council file No. 16-0478); and, INSTRUCT the Clerk to deposit this amount into the Council District 13 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 904 to be used for ongoing improvements, activities, and benefits within Council District 13.

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 Cody Weiss v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS141354. (This matter concerns allegations that the City’s procedure for conducting initial reviews of challenges to parking citations violated the California Vehicle Code.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on July 24, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - KORETZ)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend up to $650,000 for attorneys’ fees and costs in the above-entitled matter.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $650,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 00978, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts, as follows:
   
   
   1. $5,000 made payable to: Cody Weiss
      
      
   2. $195,000 and made payable to: Ahdoot and Wolfson, P.C.
      
      
   3. $450,000 and made payable to: Zimmerman Reed, LLP
      
      
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 Ronald Gray v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC612247. (This matter arises from alleged adverse actions employment retaliation occurring between 2010 and 2016.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on July 24, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - KORETZ)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend up to $950,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $950,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, Account No. 009798 to Fund No. 100/59, Police Liability Payouts, Account No. 009792.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Police Liability Payouts, Account No. 009792 and made payable to: McNicholas and McNicholas, LLP; and Ronald Gray.
   
   
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 Jane Doe #2 v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV16-02102 CAS (AGRx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department in December of 2008, in Los Angeles, California.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on July 24, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - KORETZ)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend up to $450,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $450,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, Account No. 009798 to Fund No. 100/59, Police Liability Payouts, Account No. 009792.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Police Liability Payouts, Account No. 009792 and made payable to: Miller Barondess, LLP and Nancy Hernandez.
   
   
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 Robert Colman v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC607792. (This matter concerns a lawsuit alleging that six Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety employees improperly handled Plaintiff's complaints about his neighbor's over-height fence and vegetation at 1871 Kimberly Lane in Pacific Palisades.)

(Budget and Finance Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on July 31, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

Recommendation for Council action:

REJECT the Plaintiff's offer of settlement.

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                 PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL