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

(Continued from Council meeting of July 25, 2017)

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the vacation of the future alley southerly of Burbank Boulevard approximately 140 feet to 340 feet easterly of Ethel Avenue (VAC-E1401301).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed vacation of the future alley southerly of Burbank Boulevard approximately 140 feet to 340 feet easterly of Ethel Avenue.
   
   
2. FIND that the vacation of the future alley southerly of Burbank Boulevard approximately 140 feet to 340 feet easterly of Ethel 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 A of the May 10, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   The future alley southerly of Burbank Boulevard approximately 140 feet to 340 feet easterly of Ethel Avenue.
   
   
4. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of the future alley southerly of Burbank Boulevard approximately 140 feet to 340 feet easterly of Ethel 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.
   
   
5. FIND that the vacation of the future alley southerly of Burbank Boulevard approximately 140 feet to 340 feet easterly of Ethel Avenue 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 future alley southerly of Burbank Boulevard approximately 140 feet to 340 feet easterly of Ethel Avenue 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 future alley southerly of Burbank Boulevard approximately 140 feet to 340 feet easterly of Ethel Avenue 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 10, 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)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (RYU - WESSON)

Recommendation for Council action:

DELETE Condition No. 8 of the Bureau of Engineering report dated May 10, 2017 relative to the vacation of the future alley southerly of Burbank Boulevard approximately 140 feet to 340 feet easterly of Ethel Avenue.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF 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.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the Public Convenience or Necessity WILL NOT be served by the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Apro LLC located at 7204 North Van Nuys Boulevard, inasmuch as the site is located in a high crime reporting district.

 

2. DENY the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 7204 North Van Nuys Boulevard, based upon the above finding and the negative influence associated with the sale of alcohol in the concerned community.

 

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: 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)

(Continued from Council meeting of July 25, 2017)

ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to levying the Little Tokyo Business Improvement District (District) special assessment for the District's fourteenth Fiscal Year (operating year) beginning on January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

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

1. FIND that a public hearing was held on June 27, 2017, pursuant to Section 36524 of the California Streets and Highways Code and no majority protest was presented.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying Ordinance levying the special assessment for the District's 2017 Fiscal Year, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 36525 of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist.
   
   
3. APPROVE the Little Tokyo Business Improvement District Advisory Board for the District's 2017 Fiscal Year.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City and the L'il Tokyo Businessmen's Association, the nonprofit service provider for administration of the District.

Fiscal Impact Statement: There are no assessments to be paid for City-owned properties located within the boundaries of the District. Therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund.

(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 184935 on June 6, 2017)

TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to 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.

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

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.

(Pursuant to Council action of July 25, 2017)

5257 North Cahuenga Boulevard (Case No. 576464) Assessor I.D. No. 2416-028-025

14800 West Roscoe Boulevard (Case No. 577221) Assessor I.D. No. 2210-003-001

8012 South New Hampshire Avenue (Case No. 514582) Assessor I.D. No. 6033-021-008

2747 South Cochran Avenue (Case No. 450490) Assessor I.D. No. 5043-012-006

418 North Serrano Avenue (Case No. 487023) Assessor I.D. No. 5521-026-020

1740 North Garfield Place (Case No. 568332) Assessor I.D. No. 5544-005-009

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

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Controller's Office to transfer $1,400,000 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. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and,  AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

MOTION (KORETZ - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for a personal services contract with Speedway Policy Associates to provide services to the Fifth Council District.

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

1. APPROVE the personal services contract with Speedway Policy Associates to provide services for the Fifth Council District as set forth in the contract, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the Fifth Council District to execute this contract on behalf of the City; and, INSTRUCT the City  Clerk to encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for the Fiscal Year 2017-18 and to reflect it as a charge against the budget of the involved Council office.

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

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $312 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281201 (CD 1 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Subventions and Grants Fund No. 305/50, Revenue Source 4658 / 01 for services associated with an event in Council District One (A Night at Epiphany) provided by the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) (BSS Reference No. 20170417-2017).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the BSS 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, 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.

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

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $3,817 from the Council District One portion of the Cultural Affairs Fund No. 480/30, Account No. 9699 (Council Civic Fund) to the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 301/88, Account No. 4155, or Revenue Source No. 4155, as appropriate, for costs associated with the Latin Jazz Festival in Sycamore Park from August 20, 2016 - August 21, 2016.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Cultural Affairs Department and/or the Recreation and Parks 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, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account names / numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

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. 

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

1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $15,000 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. 
   
   
2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.

Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (13);  Absent: Buscaino and  Huizar (2)

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
 
 
 
By
 
 
 
Council Clerk                                                       PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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Regular meeting recessed at 10:43 am
Special meeting convened at 10:43 am
Special meeting adjourned at 10:44 am
Regular meeting convened at 10:44 am