Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, August 29, 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, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez and President Wesson (10);  Absent: Buscaino, Cedillo, Krekorian, Martinez and Ryu (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-S275
17-0160-S275
CD 2

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 1, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Martinez
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $448.56 AND CONFIRMED
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(2)17-0892
17-0892

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Ana Cubas to the Board of Los Angeles Convention and Tourism Development.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Ana Cubas to the Board of Los Angeles Convention and Tourism Development for the term ending June 30, 2021 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Cubas resides in Council District One. (Current Board gender composition:  F=1; M=3.)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

 

Background Review:  Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 20, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(3)15-0074
15-0074

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Stella Maloyan to the Board of Los Angeles Convention and Tourism Development.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Stella Maloyan to the Board of Los Angeles Convention and Tourism Development for the term ending June 30, 2022 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Maloyan resides in Council District 12. (Current Board gender composition:  F=1; M=4.)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 1, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(4)11-0260
11-0260

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Lynn Alvarez to the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Ms. Lynn Alvarez to the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2022, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Alvarez resides in Council District Four. (Current Board composition: M=0; F=5.)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 1, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(5)12-1269-S4
12-1269-S4

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC)  to revise campaign communications disclaimer font requirements.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 1, 2017, amending Section 49.7.33 of Article 9.7, Chapter IV of the LAMC to revise campaign communication disclaimer font requirements.

 

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, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Martinez
(2)
ITEM NO.(6)09-2357-S4
09-2357-S4

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to amending Los Angeles Municipal Code  Section 80.73(b) relating to catering trucks vending in residential areas.

 

(Transportation Committee Report adopted on August 22, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(7)17-0727
17-0727
CD 1

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the initiation of a General Plan Amendment (GPA), amendment to the South Los Angeles Community Plan (SLACP) land use map, and preparation of a draft Zone and Height District Change Ordinance for the property located at 2268 West Pico Boulevard.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Cedillo - Englander):

 

  1. INITIATE a GPA to change the Commercial Manufacturing and Low Medium II Residential land use designations to Community Commercial, an amendment to Footnote No. Four of the SLACP's land use map to allow Height District No. Two, and Zone and Height District Changes from [Q]C2-1 and RD1.5-1 to C2-2, with respect to various parcels located at 2268 West Pico Boulevard on the south side of Pico Boulevard, between Arapahoe Street and Magnolia Avenue, and Arapahoe Street south of Pico Boulevard.
  2.  

  3. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to prepare a GPA, amendment to the SLACP land use map, and Zone and Height District Change Ordinance, including the preparation for adoption of any required resolution and ordinance; and, REFER the GPA to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission and the Mayor.

 

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, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(8)17-0325
17-0325
CD 5

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of Orange Julius, also known as L.A. Burger, located at 6001 West Pico Boulevard in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

DENY the application for the inclusion of Orange Julius, also known as L.A. Burger, located at 6001 West Pico Boulevard in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Applicant: City of Los Angeles

 

Owner: 6001 Pico Stearns LLC, c/o Matt Nelson

 

Case No. CHC-2017-1353-HCM

 

CEQA No. ENV-2017-1354-CE

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CHC reports that such designation in and of itself has no fiscal impact. Future applications for permits may cause minimal administrative costs.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 30, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 30, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(9)RELATED TO ITEM 10 (17-0401-S2)17-0401
17-0401
CD 15

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Vesting Tentative Tract appeal for the property located at 17236 South Hoover Street.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the PLUM Committee as the Findings of the Council.
  2.  

  3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by by Ali Awad (Representative: Emilio Gutierrez), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the Harbor Area Planning Commission (HAPC) in disapproving Vesting Tentative Tract No. VTT-73816-1A and overturning the determination of the Deputy Advisory Agency in approving the Vesting Tentative Tract No. VTT-73816, for the merger of two lots and re-subdivide into 15 lots, each lot to be improved with a single-family home accessed through a private street, for the property located at 17236 South Hoover Street.

 

Applicant:  Ali Awad, S. Hoover and 173rd Street, LLC

 

Representative:  Emilio Gutierrez, S. Hoover and 173rd Street, LLC

 

Case No. VTT-73816-2A

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The HAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

 

Community Impact Statement:  Yes

 

Against:  Harbor Gateway North Neighborhood Council

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 29, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(10)RELATED TO ITEM 9 (17-0401)17-0401-S2
17-0401-S2
CD 15

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Zone Change for the property located at 17236 South Hoover Street.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the PLUM Committee as the Findings of the Council.
  2.  

  3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Ali Awad (Representative: Emilio Gutierrez) and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the Harbor Area Planning Commission (HAPC) in disapproving a Zone Change from [Q]PF-1 and R1-1 to (T)(Q)R1-1, for a subdivision of approximately 122,295 square feet of existing vacant land comprised of two lots into 15 lots ranging in lot area from 5,200 square feet to 7,445 square feet (average lot size is approximately 5,540 square feet) and 14 guest surface parking spaces, with each lot being improved with a two-story, single-family dwelling with an average floor area of approximately 2,410 square feet and a maximum height of 24-feet, with the Project Site being a lot in the [Q]PF-1 Zone and a lot in the R1-1 Zone and designated for Public Facilities, Public Facilities-Freeway and Low Residential land uses, respectively, with vehicle access being provided via a private street connecting to Hoover Street, for the property located at 17236 South Hoover Street.

 

Applicant:  Ali Awad, S. Hoover and 173rd Street, LLC

 

Representative:  Emilio Gutierrez, S. Hoover and 173rd Street, LLC

 

Case No. APCH-2015-3175-ZC

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The HAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 29, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(11)RELATED TO ITEM 36 (17-0537)17-0537
17-0537
CD 11

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), ERRATA, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Density Bonus Compliance Review and Site Plan Review for the property located at 12440-12492 Venice Boulevard.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the MND No. ENV-2016-2229-MND, Errata submitted on August 18, 2017, and all comments received, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; that the MND and Errata reflect the independent judgment and analysis of the City; and the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and, ADOPT the MND, Errata, and the MMP prepared for the MND.
  2.  

  3. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code for the MMP as the Findings of Council; and, ADOPT the MMP.
  4.  

  5. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the PLUM Committee as the Findings of the Council.
  6.  

  7. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEALS filed by Robert W. Logue and Kathy Logue, Ilah Hardesty, and West Mar Vista Residents Association and South Mar Vista Neighborhood Association, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the Director of Planning in approving a Density Bonus Compliance Review, utilizing one On-Menu Density Bonus Affordable Housing Incentive for Floor Area Ratio, and a Site Plan Review for a project involving a six-story with a mezzanine level, mixed-use development totaling 62,652 square feet, with 77 residential units, 2,100 square feet of retail space, 8,075 square feet of open space, reserving at least 11 percent or seven dwelling units permitted on the site for Very Low Income household occupancy for a period of 55 years, and utilizing Assembly Bill 744, California Government Code Section 65915 (p)(2), to allow for the provision of reduced parking at 46 residential parking spaces, for the property located at 12440-12492 Venice Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval as adopted by the PLUM Committee on August 22, 2017 including conditions relative to floor-to-ceiling height, mezzanine features, and underground parking.

 

Applicant: Pamela Day, Crimson EHOF

 

Case No. DIR-2016-304-DB-SPR-1A

 

CEQA No. ENV-2016-2229-MND

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 29, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 29, 2017)

 

(On August 8, 2017, Council adopted a Motion [Bonin - Harris-Dawson], pursuant to Charter Section 245, asserting jurisdiction over the July 13, 2017 action of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission.)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Martinez
(2)
ITEM NO.(12)17-0002-S76
17-0002-S76

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding SB 424 (Allen) to increase funding to promote and enhance the environmental literacy of all California students.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Koretz - Cedillo - O'Farrell - Ryu), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for SB 424 (Allen) to increase funding to promote and enhance the environmental literacy of ALL California students.

 

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, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(13)12-0743
12-0743
CD 15

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to Permit No. 899 with the Pacific Battleship Center for the continued use of two berths in the Port of Los Angeles for the historic battleship, USS Iowa.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the accompanying Harbor Department (Port) Resolution No. 17-8128 authorizing the First Amendment to Permit No. 899 with the Pacific Battleship Center for the use of Berth Nos. 88 and 89 in the Port of Los Angeles along the San Pedro waterfront for the historic battleship, USS Iowa, authorizing the Pacific Battleship Center to host certain special events on the USS Iowa, and incorporating other revisions regarding insurance, maintenance and repairs, security and parking.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed First Amendment will continue Permit No. 899 between the Port and the Pacific Battleship Center. The Amendment will commit the Pacific Battleship Center to spend a minimum of 30 percent of its gross receipts or $750,000 for annual maintenance and repairs instead of depositing 0.75 percent of all monthly gross receipts into a Special Fund Account for operations and maintenance until the fund reaches $1.8 million to limit the Port’s financial exposure in the event the Pacific Battleship Center defaults and the Port has to assume control of the USS Iowa.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(14)12-1371
12-1371
CD 15

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Second Amendment for the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Agreement between the Harbor Department (Port) and Nippon Express USA.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the accompanying Port Resolution No. 17-8120 authorizing the Second Amendment for the FTZ Agreement between the Port and Nippon Express USA, FTZ No. 202, Site 7B, extending the term of the agreement five years through July 31, 2022.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that Nippon Express paid the Port a one-time application fee of $5,000 and the annual fee from the beginning of the FTZ Agreement. Nippon Express will continue to pay to the Port an annual fee of $7,750 per year or $38,750 in each of the remaining five-year contract terms. Nippon Express will have two additional renewal options, subject to approval by the Board of Harbor Commissioners, up to the total 20-year contract term. Total revenue is $160,000, including the $5,000 application fee. However, the Port has incurred expenses of approximately $48,606 for outside FTZ related consulting services and $336,688 in revenue has been collected from the Port FTZ operators. The Port provides FTZ sites as a service to its customers to promote international trade and commerce in the region.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – OCTOBER 8, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – OCTOBER 6, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(15)16-0353
16-0353

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Second Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with Ricondo and Associates, Inc., to increase the contract amount for ongoing environmental consulting and entitlement support services.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination of the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the Second Amendment to Contract No. DA-4845 with Ricondo and Associates, Inc., to increase funding by $750,000 for environmental consulting and entitlement support services for LAWA.

  3. CONCUR with the action of the Board of Airport Commissioners on July 13, 2017 by Resolution No. 26287 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Second Amendment to Contract No. DA-4845 with Ricondo and Associates, Inc., to increase funding by $750,000 for environmental consulting and entitlement support services for LAWA.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Funding for the Second Amendment to the contract with Ricondo and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $750,000, is available in the LAWA Operating Budget in Los Angeles International Airport Cost Center 1140003-Environmental Programs Group as required. Funding may also be provided through other Board of Airport Commissioners’ appropriations. The Ricondo and Associates consulting agreement complies with LAWA’s adopted financial policies.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – SEPTEMBER 20, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(16)07-1723-S1
07-1723-S1
CD 15

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Second Amendment for Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Developer Agreement between the Harbor Department (PORT) and Prologis Targeted U.S. Logistics Fund.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the accompanying Port Resolution No. 17-8119 authorizing the proposed Second Amendment to FTZ Developer Agreement No. 2537 with Prologis Targeted U.S. Logistics Fund, L.P., to continue operating in FTZ No. 202, Site No. 7, located in the City of Torrance, for an additional five years, through July 2022.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Prologis has paid an initial fee of $2,500 to the Port as a one-time activation fee to lease to FTZ operators. Under separate contracts, FTZ operators will lease the land from Prologis and submit their FTZ agreements to the Board, Mayor and Council for review and consideration of approval. FTZ operators are required to pay the Port a one-time application fee of $5,000 and an administrative fee of $7,750 per year for a total of $38,750 for each five-year term and a maximum of $160,000 for the proposed 20-year life of the agreement. Approval of the agreement provides tax and operating benefits to Prologis and economic development in the region. There will be no additional payment to the Port.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – SEPTEMBER 20, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(17)13-0655
13-0655
CD 14

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Historic Downtown Los Angeles (property-based) Business Improvement District's (BID) 2017 Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Planning Report.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Historic Downtown Los Angeles BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.       
                   
  2. ADOPT the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Historic Downtown Los Angeles BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(18)15-0094
15-0094
CD 12

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Old Granada Village (property-based) Business Improvement District's (BID) 2017 Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Planning Report.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that:

    1. The FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Old Granada Village BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.

    2. The increase in the 2017 budget concurs with the intentions of the Old Granada Village BID Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
                     
  2. ADOPT the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Old Granada Village BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(19)12-0139
12-0139
CD 1,8,9

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Figueroa Corridor (property-based) Business Improvement District's (BID) 2017 Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Planning Report.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Figueroa Corridor BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.       
                   
  2. ADOPT the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Figueroa Corridor BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(20)17-0754
17-0754

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to successes and/or issues or challenges with the film-related services provided by City departments that were discussed with location managers.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (O’Farrell - Ryu):

 

INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the Department of Public Works, Office of Citywide Filming to report on any successes and/or issues or challenges with the film-related services provided by City departments that were discussed with location managers.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(21)13-0548
13-0548

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the retroactive approval of the submission of the 2016-17 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Grant application to California Department of Education (CDE) for the Department of Recreation and Parks’ (RAP) Summer Lunch Program.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE, retroactively, the submission of the 2016-17 SFSP grant application to CDE for RAP’s Summer Lunch Program.

  2. DESIGNATE the General Manager, Executive Officer, or Assistant General Manager, RAP, as the agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the program.

  3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept and receive the 2016-17 SFSP grant in the approximate amount of $811,000 from CDE to fund RAP’s Summer Lunch Program.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Employee, RAP, to appropriate funding received to the necessary account within Recreation and Parks Grant Fund No. 205 to accept the 2016-17 SFSP grant in the approximate amount of $811,000.

 

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, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(22)17-0723
17-0723

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Revolving Training Fund (RTF) Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18 (FY 2017-18).

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the distribution of funds for the LAPD RTF for FY 2017-18 in the amount of $1,500,000.

  2. AUTHORIZE the distribution of the funds as follows:

    Executive Development:  $246,000
    Professional Development:     1,004,000
    Tuition Reimbursement:       250,000
    Total:  $1,500,000


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, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(23)15-0735
15-0735

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the grant acceptance packet for the 2017-18 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant Program/California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), 2017 Drug Enforcement, Education and Prevention (DEEP) Sub-award through the Los Angeles County.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to accept the grant award in the amount of $99,264 for the DEEP Program, for the period of January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    a.  Establish a receivable in the amount of $99,264 within Fund No. 368/12. 
       
    b.  Establish Appropriation Account with Fund No. 368/12 as follows:  Account No. 12P631 - Byrne JAG - DEEP Program - $99,264.
       
    c.  Upon receipt of grant funds, transfer up to $48,284 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12P631 to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 001010 - Salaries General. 
       
    d.  Upon receipt of grant funds, transfer up to $50,980 from Fund No. 368, Account No. 12P631 to Fund No. 100, Revenue Source No. 5301 - Reimbursement from Other Funds, for salary expenses incurred from January to June 2017.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney 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 reports that the General Fund contribution is $162,974 for salaries, fringe benefits and indirect costs. It is anticipated that this amount will be reimbursed through the recoupment of attorney’s fees and investigative costs included in the court final judgments as part of the grant enforcement activities. Approval of this request will allow for the disbursement of funds from the Bureau of Justice Assistance Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. There is no required match for this grant. The recommendations in this report are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that budgeted appropriations will be balanced against receipts expected from the continuation of the grant.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 


Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(24)14-0953
14-0953

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the renewal of the Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES).

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the accompanying Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies designating the City Administrative Officer (CAO) as the City's Authorized Agent to execute and deliver certificates, agreements, and other documents required in connection with obtaining Federal and State disaster assistance.

  2. APPROVE the accompanying Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Pre-disaster Mitigation Program designating the CAO as the City's Authorized Agent to execute and deliver certificates, agreements, and other documents required in connection with obtaining pre-disaster mitigation, hazard mitigation, flood mitigation, and Fire Management Assistance Grant.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no General Fund fiscal impact related to updating the designation of the CAO as the City's Authorized Agent, with respect to applications for State and Federal financial assistance for disasters.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(25)17-0778
17-0778

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Professional Services Agreement with Telmate, LLC.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement on behalf of the City with Telmate, LLC, to implement an inmate telephone services and video visitation system for the LAPD, for a term of three years commencing on the date of execution, with two additional one-year optional extensions and compensation in conformance with Exhibit D - Telmate Fee Schedule (attached to Council file No. 17-0778), subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as the contractor, Telmate, LLC, will be compensated solely through fees collected from inmates based on per-minute and per-transaction usage rates.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 5, 2017)

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(26)16-0037-S49
16-0037-S49

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of gift cards for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the donation of 625 ($100) gift cards from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, valued at $62,500, to be distributed at 25 Back-to-School Shop-with-a-Cop events at 21 geographical Divisions and four geographical Traffic Divisions, for the benefit of the LAPD Community Relationship Division; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

 

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, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(27)17-0639
17-0639
CD 14

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a new lease agreement with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) for the use of City-owned property at the Los Angeles Mall.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a new lease agreement with the LAHSA for City-owned property located at 201 North Los Angeles Street, Space 10D, pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the Department’s report to Council dated July 27, 2017.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the tenant shall be responsible for all tenant improvements necessary to set up and operate a homelessness services information and referral kiosk. No revenue will be generated from this lease for the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(28)10-0450-S2
10-0450-S2
CD 14

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the lease agreement with the LTSC Community Development Corporation for real property owned by the City of Los Angeles.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar – Ryu):

 

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a second amendment to the real property lease agreement (Contract No. C-118897) with the LTSC Community Development Corporation in order to facilitate the New Markets Tax Credits closing at 237-249 South Los Angeles Street, pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the Department’s report to Council dated July 27, 2017.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(29)15-0190-S1
15-0190-S1
CD 15

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a first amendment to the lease with Sharefest Community Development for additional office space.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to amend the lease with Sharefest Community Development to add an additional 293 square feet of office space at 638 South Beacon Street, pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the Department’s report to Council dated July 27, 2017.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the GSD. Neither the City Administrative Officer not the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(30)15-0857
15-0857
CD 14

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a lease amendment for the agreement with Fariba Atigehchi, d.b.a. 110 Sunshine Smoothies DRNK Coffee and Tea/Qwench Juice Bar, at the Los Angeles Mall.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease amendment for the agreement with Fariba Atigehchi, d.b.a. 110 Sunshine Smoothies DRNK Coffee and Tea/Qwench Juice Bar, to lease space located at 201 North Los Angeles Street, Space 10C in the Los Angeles Mall, pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the Department’s report to Council dated July 27, 2017.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the GSD. Neither the City Administrative Officer not the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(31)17-0879
17-0879
CD 9

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a lease agreement with Hoover Intergenerational Care, Inc., to operate an intergenerational care center at 3216 South Hoover Street.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a new lease with Hoover Intergenerational Care, Inc., a non-profit, to operate an intergenerational care center at 3216 South Hoover Street, pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the Department’s report to Council dated July 27, 2017.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that no revenue will be generated from this lease for the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(32)17-0880
17-0880
CD 14

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a lease agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for use of the visitor parking lot at the C. Erwin Piper Technical Center.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a new lease with Metro for use of the visitor parking lot on weekends only at Piper Tech at 555 Ramirez Street, pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the Department’s report to Council dated July 27, 2017.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the rent receivables from the parking lot will generate revenue to the General Fund in the amount of $560 monthly for the term of the contract.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(33)17-0902
17-0902

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization to accept and expend $1.4 million in US Department of Labor (DOL) Youth Reentry Grant funds to provide training, placement and supportive services to justice-involved individuals.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), or designee, to accept $1,400,000 in funds from the DOL Youth Reentry Grant through the lead agency Family Health International (FHI 360) to be expended over the next three years.

  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to negotiate and execute agreements with the RightWay Foundation to provide training, placement and supportive services to probation youth served under this grant, in the amount not to exceed $249,000, effective August 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish a new interest-bearing fund titled DOL Youth Reentry Grant Fund No. XXX to be administered by EWDD.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish a receivable within the newly established DOL Youth Reentry Grant Fund No. XXX for $1,400,000.

    2. Establish new accounts within the newly established DOL Youth Reentry Grant Fund No. XXX as follows:

      Account  Title   Amount
      22P122  EWDD   $183,886
      22P166  Personnel   724
      22P197  Related Costs- Personnel   575
      22P299  Reimbursement of General Fund Costs   32,483
      22P622  Reserved for EWDD Oversight   435,332
      22PXXX  Family Health International (FHI)       747,000
         Total:  $1,400,000

             
    3. Increase appropriations within the EWDD Fund No. 100/22 as follows:

      Account  Title   Amount
      1010  Salaries- General   $28,848
      1070  Salaries- As Needed   37,568
      2130  Travel   2,008
      3040  Contractual Services   696
      6010  Office and Administration   221
      6020  Operating Supplies   110,753
      6020  Leasing   3,792
         Total:  $183,886

                                   
    4. Increase Fund No. 100/66, Account No. 1010- Salaries General, for $724.

  5. AUTHORIZE  the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments that are consistent with Mayor and Council action required to implement the DOL Youth Reentry Grant.

  6. INSTRUCT the EWDD to report in 90 days in regard to implementation of the DOL Youth Reentry Grant. 

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The EWDD and Workforce Development Board report that there is no negative impact on the City’s General Fund.  All activities will be funded by the $1,400,000 DOL Youth Reentry grant through the lead agency FHI 360.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(34)11-1532-S3
11-1532-S3

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 87.53 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) regulating mobile billboards.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated August 21, 2017 amending Section 87.53 of the LAMC regulating mobile billboards.

 

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.

 

(URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED)

 

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

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR URGENT FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(3)
ITEM NO.(35)17-0615
17-0615

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to repealing Section 55.16 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC).

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated June 28, 2017, repealing Section 55.16 of the LAMC, prohibiting the sale of ultracompact firearms and accessories used to enable concealment of ultracompact firearms, and to require the maintenance of records pertaining to exempted sales.

 

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.

 

(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(3)
ITEM NO.(36)RELATED TO ITEM 11 (17-0537)17-0537
17-0537
CD 11

COMMUNICATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING (DCP) relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption for a Sustainable Communities Project for the property located at 12440-12492 Venice Boulevard.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project, as modified by the Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee on August 22, 2017 (Case No. DIR-2016-304-DB-SPR-1A), is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21155.1; that the project is a transit priority project that meets all the requirements to be declared a Sustainable Communities Project; and that the project is therefore eligible for a full CEQA exemption.
  2.  

  3. ADOPT the CEQA exemption for the project at 12440-12492 Venice Boulevard, as modified by the PLUM Committee on August 22, 2017, involving a six-story with mezzanine level mixed-use development totaling 62,652 square feet with 77 residential units, 2,100 square feet of retail space, and 8,075 square feet of open space, reserving at least 11 percent or seven dwelling units permitted on the site for Very Low Income household occupancy for a period of 55 years, utilizing Assembly Bill 744, California Government Code Section 65915 (p)(2) to allow for the provision of reduced parking at 46 residential parking spaces, and including Conditions of Approval relative to floor-to-ceiling height, mezzanine features and two levels of underground parking.

 

Applicant: Pamela Day, Crimson EHOF

 

Case No. DIR-2016-304-DB-SPR

 

CEQA No. ENV-2016-2229-MND

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

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

 

 

Failed Adoption, (0); Nays: Blumenfield
, Bonin
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
, Price
, Rodriguez
, Ryu
, Wesson
(13); Absent: Buscaino
, Martinez
(2)
COUNCIL FAILED TO ADOPT A CEQA EXEMPTION FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROJECT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12440-12492 VENICE BOULEVARD
ITEM NO.(37)14-0661-S2
14-0661-S2

MOTION (HUIZAR - BUSCAINO) relative to accepting a grant from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for the Downtown Los Angeles On-Demand Mobility Connectivity Center Project.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to accept the grant of $992,000 from the Metro for the Downtown Los Angeles On-Demand Mobility Connectivity Center Project; to deposit this amount in the Transportation Grant Fund No. 655 for this project to be conducted by FAST (Fixing Angelenos Stuck in Traffic); and, to make expenditures directly therefrom for this project.

  2. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to negotiate and execute an agreement between the City and The California Community Foundation on behalf of FAST, and any subsequent amendments, for the above purpose, subject to approval by the City Attorney's Office as to form and legality.

  3. FIND that the services to be performed by FAST/California Community Foundation, are for the performance of professional, scientific, expert, technical, or other special services of a temporary and occasional character for which competitive bidding is not practical or advantageous and that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by independent contractors than by City employees.

  4. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

 

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(3)
ITEM NO.(38)17-0955
17-0955
CD 12

MOTION (ENGLANDER - CEDILLO) relative to negotiating an agreement with Southern California Edison to govern the terms of the relocation of their existing utility lines on Mason Avenue.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

INSTRUCT the City Engineer to negotiate a Joint Use Agreement with Southern California Edison to govern the terms of the relocation of their existing utility lines on Mason Avenue and the maintenance of those utilities going forward.

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(3)
Closed Session
ITEM NO.(39)16-1377
16-1377

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 Steven Ruiz v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC554102. (The Plaintiff's claims in this matter are asserted under Labor Code Section 1102.5 and Government Code Section 12940 et seq.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 21, 2017)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - BLUMENFIELD)

 

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

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend $495,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $495,000 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.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in the amount of $495,000 from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, and made payable to: McNicholas and McNicholas, LLP Client Trust Account.

  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.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Nays: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Koretz
(3); Absent: Buscaino
, Martinez
(2)
MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION
ITEM NO.(40)17-0896
17-0896

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 Gregory Marusak and Doria Anselmo v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. SC125704. (This matter arises from an alleged storm drain backup into Plaintiffs' home located at 16130 Northfield Street in Pacific Palisades [Council District 11].)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 21, 2017)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

 

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

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute a Settlement Agreement, and all other documents necessary, to implement a settlement with Plaintiff whereby the City will:

    1. Pay $110,000 to the Plaintiffs in settlement of the above-entitled matter.

    2. Agree to construct a new storm drain system beneath the Plaintiffs' property.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, without further instructions, to draw a demand in the amount of $110,000 from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009794, Public Works Sanitation Liability Payouts, made payable to: Gregory Marusak and Doria Anselmo.

  3. INSTRUCT the Public Works Bureau of Sanitation, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to immediately commence the process of constructing the storm drain improvements described in the Settlement Agreement in order to reduce the City's liability exposure due  to future storm events; which improvements are to be funded by the Stormwater Pollution Abatement Fund.

  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.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Martinez
(2)
MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION
ITEM NO.(41)17-0870
17-0870

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 Adrian Ibarra, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC600005. (This matter involves claims of personal injuries arising from an automobile collision with a Los Angeles Police Department vehicle).

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 21, 2017)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

 

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

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend $125,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $125,000 from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts as follows:

    1. $30,000 made payable to: Law Offices of David Mamann, and Adrian Ibarra.

    2.  $47,000 made payable to: Law Offices of David Mamann and Melanie Aleman.

    3.   $43,000 made payable to: Law Offices of David Mamann, and Ruendy Ibarra.

    4.  $5,000 made payable to: Law Offices of David Mamann, and Jadelyn Ibarra.

             
  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.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Martinez
(2)
MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
17-0813
17-0813MOTION (HUIZAR - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to amending prior Council action of August 2, 2017 regarding the acceptance of a grant from the State Office of Historic Preservation.
17-0979
17-0979MOTION (HUIZAR - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding for services in connection with the Mayor's Working Families Labor Day event at City Hall on September 2, 3, and 4, 2017.
12-1152-S4
12-1152-S4

RESOLUTION (WESSON - RYU) relative to designating Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell as the Voting Delegate for the City of Los Angeles at the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Sacramento, California, September 13-15, 2017.

 

16-0689-S2
16-0689-S2MOTION (RYU - O'FARRELL) relative to funding to keep various park swimming pools open on weekends from Labor Day through September 29, 2017 in Council District Four.
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
Arthur D. Manley Wesson - All Councilmembers
Cecil D. Andrus             Koretz - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call

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

 

 

Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Closing Text
ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
 
 
 
By
 
 
 
Council Clerk                                                       PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL