Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, August 22, 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, Cedillo, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Martinez, O'Farrell, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (10);  Absent:  Buscaino, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian and Price (5)

 

 

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)17-0160-S401
17-0160-S401
CD 11

1360 East Preston Way.  (Lien: $681.55)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(b)17-0160-S402
17-0160-S402
CD 7

13388 North Wheeler Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(c)17-0160-S403
17-0160-S403
CD 15

1236 West 3rd Street.  (Lien: $2,535.12)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
(d)17-0160-S404
17-0160-S404
CD 15

10518 South Gorman Avenue.  (Lien: $2,747.29)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(e)17-0160-S405
17-0160-S405
CD 6

14103 West Terra Bella Street.  (Lien: $2,595.93)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
(f)17-0160-S406
17-0160-S406
CD 5

6217 West Lindenhurst Avenue.  (Lien: $932.40)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(g)17-0160-S407
17-0160-S407
CD 14

7051 North Figueroa Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(h)17-0160-S408
17-0160-S408
CD 12

7142 North Atheling Way.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(i)17-0160-S409
17-0160-S409
CD 6

7254 North Encino Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
(j)17-0160-S410
17-0160-S410
CD 2

7462 North Craner Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(k)17-0160-S411
17-0160-S411
CD 6

8004 North Willis Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
(l)17-0160-S412
17-0160-S412
CD 1

1543 West Olympic Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(m)17-0160-S413
17-0160-S413
CD 13

3782 West Griffith View Drive.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(n)17-0160-S414
17-0160-S414
CD 10

5111 West Pico Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(2)09-2357-S4
09-2357-S4

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.73(b) relating to catering trucks vending in residential areas.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated June 8, 2017 amending LAMC Section 80.73(b) to establish escalating penalties when a catering truck remains in violation of the time and distance requirements to operate for the purpose of vending in LAMC Section 80.73(b)2.F in a residential location.

 

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.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Nays: Cedillo
(1); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ORDINANCE OVER TO AUGUST 29, 2017
ITEM NO.(3)16-1401
16-1401

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the limit on revenue receipts deposited in the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Special Training Fund.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated May 10, 2017, amending Section 5.148 of Division 5, Article 6 of Chapter VIII of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to remove the limit on revenue receipts deposited in the LAFD Special Training Fund.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted to Refer, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
REFERRED TO BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
ITEM NO.(4)13-0197-S6
13-0197-S6
CD 3

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed transportation improvement priorities and funding strategies in connection with the Warner Center 2035 Transportation Improvement Plan (WC 2035 Plan).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation's (LADOT) recommended five-year expenditure plan as detailed in the June 26, 2017 LADOT report, attached to the Council file. 

  2. DIRECT:

    1. LADOT to immediately evaluate and design safety enhancements along the Vision Zero corridors within the plan area with implementation of said enhancements that are in compliance with the WC 2035 Plan to be funded by Trust Fund No. 573 or Fund No. 59H/68.

    2. LADOT to procure outside services to assist in the planning, design, and implementation of the WC 2035 Plan.

    3. Department of City Planning and LADOT to continue to work with Council District Three to establish a Warner Center Implementation Board.

    4. LADOT and Bureau of Engineering, in coordination with the forthcoming Implementation Board, to commence the design and implementation of the infrastructure improvements identified in the June 26, 2017 LADOT report, attached to the Council file, as funding and resources allow.

     

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that there is no significant fiscal impact to the General Fund as improvements within the WC 2035 Plan would be funded by Mobility Fees and outside grants.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

ADOPTED

 

AMENDING MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - BONIN)

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

INCLUDE the following recommendation:

 

2e.  LADOT, the Bureau of Engineering, and the Department of City Planning to begin work on the planning and design of other transportation mitigation measures listed in the WC 2035 Plan, Appendix C, TRS1 and TR-1 to TR-94, utilizing Warner Center Trust Fund dollars up to the amounts prescribed in the Plan and by the funding formulas, giving first priority for project implementation to those that are located within the boundaries of the Warner Center 2035 Plan.

 

 

Adopted as Amended, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(5)17-0824
17-0824
CD 12

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 - Bonin):

 

  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. Dearborn Avenue from De Soto Avenue to Lurline Avenue

    2. Lurline Avenue from Dearborn Street to cul-de-sac

    3. Gazette Avenue from Dearborn Street to cul-de-sac

    4. Kelvin Avenue from Dearborn Street to cul-de-sac

  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.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(6)17-0825
17-0825
CD 11

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions along the south side of West Jefferson Boulevard, along the existing parking area adjacent to Ballona Wetlands Freshwater Marsh, between Lincoln and Culver Boulevards in Council District 11.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Bonin - Harris-Dawson):

 

  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 south side of West Jefferson Boulevard, along the existing parking area adjacent to Ballona Wetlands Freshwater Marsh, between Lincoln and Culver Boulevards.
           
  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.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(7)17-0826
17-0826
CD 11

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions along both sides of West Manchester Avenue between Tuscany Avenue and Falmouth Avenue in Council District 11.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Bonin - Harris-Dawson):

 

  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 south side of West Jefferson Boulevard, along both sides of West Manchester Avenue between Tuscany Avenue and Falmouth 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.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(8)17-0827
17-0827
CD 11

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for certain streets in Council District 11.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Bonin - Harris-Dawson):

 

  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 on:

    1. The 5400 block of Jandy Place (from Beatrice Street to the dead end)

    2. Beatrice Street from Grosvenor Boulevard to the dead end (12600 and 12500 blocks)

    3. The 4600 block of Sawtelle Boulevard

    4. The 11300 block of Argan 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.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(9)17-0737
17-0737

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approval of the Los Angeles Performance Partnership Pilot (LAP3) 2017-20 Strategic Plan.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. NOTE and FILE the June 26, 2017 joint Workforce Development Board (WDB) and Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) relative to the LAP3 2017-20 Strategic Plan.

  2. APPROVE the LAP3 Strategic Plan recommendations contained in the LAP3 2017-20 Strategic Plan Serving disconnected Youth, attached to Council file.

  3. INSTRUCT the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, and the Executive Director, WDB, or designee, to provide quarterly updates to Council and the Mayor on the progress of the LAP3 initiative and implementation of the recommendations.

  4. INSTRUCT the EWDD to report in 60 days in regard to financing in connection with the LAP3 2017-20 Strategic Plan. 

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The WDB and EWDD report that there is no financial impact on the City’s General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(10)17-0752
17-0752

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Targeted Local Hire Program.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Harris-Dawson - Price):

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Personnel Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to develop and implement data benchmarks that identify the departments that are participating and submitting positions for the Targeted Local Hire Program.

  2. INSTRUCT the Personnel Department to submit to the City Council monthly updates that summarize the statistical findings of the established benchmarks, in order to measure progress and enforce the aforementioned proposals.

  3. INSTRUCT the General Managers of the Los Angeles World Airports, Harbor Department, Department of Recreation and Parks, Department of General Services, Bureau of Street Services and Bureau of Sanitation to report on their efforts regarding the Targeted Local Hire Program.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(11)15-0786
15-0786

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Revolving Training Fund Semi-Annual Reports.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Revolving Training Fund Semi-Annual Reports for the reporting periods of January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016 and July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted

 

 

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(12)15-0344-S5
15-0344-S5

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the selection of a qualified vendor to provide official police garage towing and storage services, for Service Area No. 8.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. APPROVE the selection of Quick Silver Towing, Incorporated to serve as the Official Police Garage for Service Area No. 8.

  2. AUTHORIZE the President, Board of Police Commissioners, or designee, to negotiate and execute an Official Police Garage Towing and Storage agreement for Service Area No. 8 with Quick Silver Towing, Incorporated.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners.  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(13)14-0818-S2
14-0818-S2

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Administrative Citation Enforcement (ACE) Program quarterly report.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. NOTE and FILE the ACE Program quarterly report from the City Attorney dated June 1, 2017.

  2. REQUEST the City Attorney to add Section 56.11 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to the ACE Program, for a citable offense under the ACE Program.

  3. REQUEST the City Attorney to add the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and the Housing and Community Investment Department to the ACE Program.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(14)16-1246
16-1246

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Grant Augmentation Packet for California Office of Emergency Services, 2016-17 Victim Assistance Program (VAP) sub-award through Los Angeles County.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute an agreement between the County of Los Angeles and the City Attorney's Office for the Fiscal Year 2016-17 VAP, to increase the contract amount by $325,000, from $1,528,778 to $1,853,778, for the period of July 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to accept additional grant funding in the amount of $325,000 from the County of Los Angeles for the VAP.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    a.  Increase the receivable within Fund No. 368 for the VAP in the amount of $325,000.
     
    b.  Increase appropriation Account No. 12N301 - VAP by $325,000. 

  4. TRANSFER, upon receipt of grant funds and approval of grant expenses, up to $182,171 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12N301, to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 5301, Reimbursement from Other Funds for grant related salary.

  5. TRANSFER, upon receipt of grant funds and approval of grant expenses, up to $65,855 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12N301, to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 5361, Related Cost Reimbursement - Other Funds for grant related indirect costs.

  6. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO finds that the Grant complies with City Financial Policies and the total cost of the VAP is $497,942 of which $325,000 will be reimbursed by the County of Los Angeles for salaries, fringe benefits and contractual services.  There is no new General Fund impact as the $82,942 in related costs for central services and department administration is included in the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Adopted Budget.  The acceptance of the use of the grant funds is consistent with the City's Financial Policies in that budgeted appropriations will be balanced against receipts anticipated from the continuation of the grant.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 


Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(15)17-0006
17-0006
CD 14

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the payment of a Graffiti Apprehension Reward for the graffiti vandalism incident that occurred at 437 Hill Street.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the payment of a Graffiti Apprehension Reward in the amount of $2,000 for the incident that occurred at 437 Hill Street on April 9, 2017.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to pay this claim from the Vandalism and Graffiti Trust Fund No. 870.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(16)17-0006-S1
17-0006-S1
CD 11

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the payment of a Graffiti Apprehension Reward for the graffiti vandalism incident that occurred at Braddock Drive and Centinela Avenue.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the payment of a Graffiti Apprehension Reward in the amount of $2,000 for the incident that occurred at Braddock Drive and Centinela Avenue on December 2, 2016.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to pay this claim from the Vandalism and Graffiti Trust Fund No. 870.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(17)17-0006-S2
17-0006-S2
CD 2

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the payment of a Graffiti Apprehension Reward for the graffiti vandalism incident that occurred at Teesdale Avenue and Cantara Street.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the payment of a Graffiti Apprehension Reward in the amount of $2,000 for the incident that occurred at Teesdale Avenue and Cantara Street on February 6, 2017.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to pay this claim from the Vandalism and Graffiti Trust Fund No. 870.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(18)17-0697
17-0697
CD 14

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the payment of a Graffiti Apprehension Reward for the graffiti vandalism incident that occurred at Hill Street and 3rd Street.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the payment of a Graffiti Apprehension Reward in the amount of $2,000 for the incident that occurred at Hill Street and 3rd Street on October 9, 2016.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to pay this claim from the Vandalism and Graffiti Trust Fund No. 870.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(19)17-0801
17-0801

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Amendment No. 3 to Agreement Nos. 47260A-5, 47260B-5, and 47260C-5 with Tetra Tech, Inc. (Tetra Tech), CH2M Hill, and CDM Smith, respectively, for engineering services for the Owens Lake Dust Mitigation Program.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

CONCUR with the July 18, 2017 action of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners, Resolution No. 018-009, in connection with the following:

  1. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Agreement 47260A-5 with Tetra Tech to extend the term by an additional 12 months for a total of 48 months and increase the expenditure authority by $3,000,000 for a new total expenditure authority not to exceed $23,420,000.

  2. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Agreement 47260B-5 with CH2M Hill to extend the term by an additional 12 months for a total of 48 months and increase the expenditure authority by $3,000,000 for a new total expenditure authority not to exceed $23,420,000.

  3. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Agreement 47260C-5 with CDM Smith to extend the term by an additional 12 months for a total of 48 months and increase the expenditure authority by $3,000,000 for a new total expenditure authority not to exceed $23,420,000.

         

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of Resolution No. 18-009 increases the expenditure authority by $3,000,000 resulting in a total expenditure authority of $23,420,000 impacting the Water Revenue Fund.  There is no impact to the City General Fund.  The proposed amendments comply with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's adopted Financial Policies.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(20)17-0090
17-0090

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF THE HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY and HOUSING COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to the Proposition HHH Permanent Supportive Housing Loan Program and Facilities Program for Fiscal Year 2017-18.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the proposed Proposition HHH Permanent Supportive Housing Loan Program Term Sheet for Fiscal Year 2017-18 with an amendment to remove the minimum project size of 25 units from the Threshold Requirements as detailed in the August 10, 2017 joint City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID) report, attached to the Council file.

  2. DIRECT the HCID to report with the final Program guidelines based on the Term Sheet, attached to the joint CAO, CLA, HCID report, once outreach to program stakeholders has been completed.

  3. DIRECT the HCID to obtain proposals from consultants on its qualified list to provide services relative to policies for achieving geographic distribution of projects across the City and work with the CAO and CLA to identify an appropriate funding source for professional services.

  4. APPROVE the amended proposed policy recommendations for the Proposition HHH Facilities Program Fiscal Year 2017-18 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Bond Issuance, and the process for identifying City-sponsored facilities with an amendment to remove the five percent cap on the total funds available for non-City facilities.

  5. AUTHORIZE the CAO to release the Proposition HHH Facilities Program Fiscal Year 2017-18 RFP for the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Bond Issuance, subject to City Attorney review and approval.

  6. REQUEST the CAO, CLA, City Attorney, HCID and other departments as relevant or necessary to report on whether or not the City can incentivize or provide bonus points for Proposition HHH funding for projects that do not rely on other funding sources that pose barriers to housing based on immigration status, criminal history, eviction history and other concerns.

  7. REQUEST the HCID, CAO, and CLA to report to Council relative to any opportunity to partner with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles to redevelop their properties with Proposition HHH funds in order to increase capacity at these sites.

  8. INSTRUCT the HCID, CAO, and CLA to report to Council one year after implementation of Proposition HHH Permanent Supportive Housing Loan Program relative to the $12 million maximum loan amount (cap) and how that cap affects potential projects seeking a loan beyond $12 million and the RFP process.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the CAO, CLA, and HCID.  Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 18, 2017)

 

ADOPTED

 

AMENDING MOTION (RYU - HARRIS-DAWSON)

 

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

 

  1. REPLACE the definition of Chronically homeless within the proposed Proposition HHH Permanent Supportive Housing Loan Program Term Sheet for Fiscal Year 2017-18 with the following U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) definition:

    1. Experiencing chronic homelessness as defined in 24 CFR 578.3;

    2. Residing in a transitional housing project that will be eliminated and meets the definition of chronically homeless in effect at the time in which the individual or family entered the transitional housing project;

    3. Residing in a place not meant for human habitation, emergency shelter, or safe haven; but the individuals or families experiencing chronic homelessness as defined in 24 CFR 578.3 had been admitted and enrolled in a permanent housing project within the last year and were unable to maintain a housing placement;

    4. Residing in transitional housing funded by a Joint Transitional Housing and Permanent Housing Rapid Re-Housing component project and who were experiencing chronic homelessness as defined in 24 CFR 578.3 prior to entering the project;

    5. Residing and has resided in a place not meant for human habitation, a safe haven, or emergency shelter for at least 12 months in the last three years, but has not done so on four separate occasions; or

    6. Receiving assistance through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-funded homeless assistance programs and met one of the above criteria at intake to the VA's homeless assistance system.

  2. DIRECT the Housing and Community Investment Department and all appropriate departments, and request Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, to report [in 45 days (Ryu - Wesson)] on gender equity and Coordinated Entry System matching policy to ensure gender equity in the PSH tenant selection process.

 

 

Adopted as Amended - TO THE MAYOR URGENT FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(21)

RESOLUTIONS relative to removing various properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the following properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP), inasmuch as the owner(s) have corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (LAHCID), Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the LAHCID's report attached to the Council File:

(a)17-0005-S229
17-0005-S229
CD 2

11555 West Sylvan Street (Case No. 211230) Assessor I.D. No. 2335-028-033

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
(b)17-0005-S230
17-0005-S230
CD 8

7216 Brighton Avenue (Case No. 592895) Assessor I.D. No. 6018-008-006

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
(c)17-0005-S231
17-0005-S231
CD 10

2822 South Wellington Road (Case No. 353804) Assessor I.D. No. 5050-015-011

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
(d)17-0005-S232
17-0005-S232
CD 10

2822 South Wellington Road (Case No. 382753) Assessor I.D. No. 5050-015-011

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
(e)17-0005-S233
17-0005-S233
CD 10

2822 South Wellington Road (Case No. 419817) Assessor I.D. No. 5050-015-011

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
(f)17-0005-S234
17-0005-S234
CD 15

11305 South Belhaven Street (Case No. 573203) Assessor I.D. No. 6072-025-001

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(22)16-0530-S1
16-0530-S1

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER) relative to funding for the participation of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) in the Medi-Cal Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) Program to access federal Medicaid funds for emergency medical and ambulance transport services.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Transfer $9,146,781 from Fund No. 100/38, Salaries Sworn Account No. 001012, to Fund No. 38, Contractual Services Account No. 003040.

    2. Electronically transfer $9,146,781 therefrom to the State Department of Health Care Services by no later than August 25, 2017 for LAFD participation in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 Medi-Cal IGT Program to access federal Medicaid funds for emergency medical and ambulance transport services.

  2. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to:

    1. Deposit FY 2015-16 IGT program receipts into Fund No. 59F Medi-Cal Intergovernmental Transfer Program Trust Fund, Account to be determined.

    2. Transfer $9,146,781 from Fund No. 59F, Account TBD, to Fund No. 100/38, Salaries Sworn Account No. 001012.

  3. AUTHORIZE the LAFD, subject to approval of the City Administrative Officer, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments to comply with the intent of Council actions; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

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

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR URGENT FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(23)16-1470-S2
16-1470-S2
CD 4

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RYU - HUIZAR) relative to the creation of a new sub-zone of the R1 (Single Family) zone in the Brookside and Sycamore Square neighborhoods.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare and present an ordinance to create a new sub-zone of the R1 (Single Family) zone in the Brookside and Sycamore Square neighborhoods (Ordinance No. 184381), as was done for various other neighborhoods citywide (Council file No. 16-1470), and which is known as the R1R3-RG zone, enabling variations as to size and scale, and thereby allowing houses larger or smaller than the standard R1 zone, to provide regulations for single family dwellings for the preservation of neighborhood character.
  2.  

  3. INSTRUCT the DCP to modify the geographical boundaries of the Brookside neighborhood, to extend to properties on both the east and west side of Muirfield Road, inasmuch as it currently includes properties on the west side which was an oversight.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(24)17-0908
17-0908

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER) relative to transferring funds to the State Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for overpayment of Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Program receipts, pending the outcome of the Los Angeles Fire Department's (LAFD) appeal of DHCS's audit findings.

 

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

 

AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

  1. Transfer an amount of $251,185 between accounts within Fund No. 100/38, from Account No. 1012 Sworn Salaries to Account No. 6010 Office and Administrative.

  2. Issue payment in the amount of $251,185, from Fund No. 100/38 Account No. 6010 Office and Administrative, to DHCS for overpayment of Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program receipts, pending the outcome of the LAFD's appeal of DHCS's audit findings.      

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(25)16-0010-S29
16-0010-S29

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - HUIZAR) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Todd Britt for an additional six months.

 

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

 

REAFFIRM Council’s findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the death of Todd Britt (Council action of August 22, 2016) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the offer of reward by the Office of the City Clerk and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(26)

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)17-0917
17-0917
CD 6

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2014-2851 located at 17100 West Victory Boulevard westerly of Balboa Boulevard Street.

 

(Bond No. C-129739)

Owner: Remmet, LLC; Surveyor: Timothy Koh

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
RECONSIDERED ITEM(s)
17-0160-S399
17-0160-S399

RECONSIDERED ITEM NO. 1M FROM PREVIOUS MEETING OF AUGUST 18, 2017

 

Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for 14335 West Lorne Street.  (Lien: $3,708.76)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
17-0004-S2
17-0004-S2
Charles Aznavour             O'Farrell - Krekorian

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
La Verne Marie Jones              Wesson - All Councilmembers
Carol LapporteEnglander - All Councilmembers
Jerry LewisKoretz - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Ending Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (14); Absent: Huizar (1)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Closing Text
ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
 
 
 
By
 
 
 
Council Clerk                                                       PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL