3135 West Hyde Park Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

4924 North Queen Victoria Road.  (Lien: $2,516.13)

4410 South Central Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

6444 North Lankershim Boulevard aka 6440 North Lankershim Boulevard.  (Lien: $3,831.82)

7630 North Van Nuys Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

8357 West Yucca Trail.  (Lien: $3,926.86)

1125 East Anaheim Street aka 1123 East Anaheim Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

12225 North Kristopher Place.  (Lien: $3,709.52)

1256 West 48th Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

4615 North Alonzo Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

5026 East Aldama Street.  (Lien: $3,703.42)

5282 North Townsend Avenue.  (Lien: $932.40)

747 East Jefferson Boulevard.  (Lien: $532.40)

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

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on August 9, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 1, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

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

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on August 9, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 1, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

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

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on August 9, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 1, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Aviation Boulevard and Imperial Highway Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on August 9, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 1, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

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

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on August 9, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 1, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Quintero Street and Sunset Boulevard No. 2 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on August 9, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 1, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

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

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on August 9, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 1, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

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

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on August 9, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 1, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

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

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on August 9, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 1, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a General Plan Amendment (GPA) for the property located at 2951 South Midvale Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE a GPA revising the existing West Los Angeles Community Plan land use designation from Medium-Density Residential to Low-Density Residential, disapproved by the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) and approved by the Mayor, for a 6,345 square-foot lot fronting on the west side of Midvale Avenue between National Boulevard and Sproul Avenue, in conjunction with the continued use and maintenance of an existing single-family home and detached garage, for the property located at 2951 South Midvale Avenue.

 

2. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to prepare and present the necessary environmental documents, Resolution, and Findings to effectuate this action.

Applicant: City of Los Angeles

Case No. CPC-2016-4760-GPA

CEQA No. ENV-2016-4761-ND

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

Against, Unless Amended: Westside Neighborhood Council

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 18, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 18, 2017)

10 VOTES REQUIRED

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authority to execute 25 Mills Act Historical Property Contracts for 2017.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Director of Planning, or designee, to execute 25 Mills Act Historical Property Contracts between the City and the property owners identified in the Department of City Planning (DCP) report dated September 11, 2017, attached to the Council file.

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.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed decisions and recommendations for the 2016 Brush Clearance Assessment Appeals.

Recommendation for Council action:

CONFIRM the 2016 Brush Clearance Assessments, as recommended by the Board of Fire Commissioners at its meeting held on September 5, 2017, and as contained in the 2016 Brush Clearance Assessment Hearings, Report, Proposed Decisions, and Recommendations, attached to the Council file, with the following amendments:

1. Continue the assessment for the parcel identified as Assessor Identification No. 4385006044 for 14 days.
   
   
2. Approve the appeal of the assessment for the parcel identified as Assessor Identification No. 5209028008.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Los Angeles Fire Department reports that property owners are assessed an administrative fee of $1,168, plus the cost of clearance to abate the hazard for failure to comply with brush clearance requirements.  The average cost of clearance is $900 to $1,200.  For the 2016 brush season, 78 appeal requests were received from property owners electing to appeal their assessments.  Of the 78 appeals received, 38 were granted or reduced.  The Brush Clearance Assessment Hearings estimated total revenue is $160,000.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the payment of a graffiti apprehension reward for the graffiti vandalism incident that occurred at 10133 San Fernando Road.

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 10133 San Fernando Road on June 18, 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.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the payment of a graffiti apprehension reward for the graffiti vandalism incident that occurred at 1207 North Western 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 1207 North Western Avenue on June 5, 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.

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

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the donation of a 2015 Ford Transit Wagon (VIN 0731) from the Newton Community Youth Activities League, valued at $24,470.56, to be utilized to transport youth to police related events, for the benefit of the LAPD, Newton Area; 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.

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

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the donation of a 2015 Ford Transit Wagon (VIN 6529) from the Newton Community Youth Activities League, valued at $24,497.30, to be utilized to transport youth to police related events, for the benefit of the LAPD, Newton Area; 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.

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

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the donation of office furniture, chairs and a file cabinet from the Supporters of Law Enforcement in Devonshire, valued at $37,152.74, to be utilized to replace the furniture in the Captain's Office, the Areas Staff Office and the Vice Unit Office, for the benefit of the LAPD, Devonshire Area; 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.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the monetary donation of $31,750 for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the monetary donation from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, valued at $31,750, to be utilized to fund the New York University School of Law Policing Project, for the benefit of the LAPD; 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.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of office fitness equipment for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the donation from Caruso Affiliated, valued at $25,000, to replace equipment in the Wilshire Area workout room, for the benefit of the LAPD; 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.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the monetary donation of $120,000 for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the monetary donation from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, valued at $120,000, to upgrade the existing Resource Enhancement Services Enforcement Team video management equipment system assigned to Police Skid Row, for the benefit of the LAPD, Central Area, and the community it serves; 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.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of barn walls and stall doors for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the donation of barn walls and stall doors from the Los Angeles Police Mounted Foundation, valued at $22,703, to replace the walls and doors at the Los Angeles Police Ahmanson Equestrian Center, for the benefit of the LAPD, Metropolitan Division Mounted Platoon; 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.

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an amendment to the Proposition K Grant Agreement for the Boys and Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor (BGCLH) - Wilmington Boys and Girls Club Gymnasium and Multipurpose Outdoor Sports Court Project to extend the deadline for completion of design and construction.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the BGCLH request to extend the deadline for completion of design and construction for their Wilmington Boys and Girls Club Gymnasium and Multipurpose Outdoor Sports Court Project from June 25, 2017 to December 31, 2018.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. Two to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-124138, to extend the completion of the design and construction deadline to December 31, 2018.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no immediate impact on the General Fund as a result of the above actions.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a General Plan Amendment (GPA) for the property located at 9433 Sepulveda Boulevard, 15500-15508 Plummer Street and 15420-15450 Plummer Street.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DISAPPROVE the GPA, approved by the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) and the Mayor, to change the land use designation from Low Residential and a portion of Medium Residential to Low Medium II Residential within the Mission Hills-Panorama City-North Hills Community Plan for the construction of a 54-unit apartment building over the (T)(Q)R3-1 portion of the site, and a 21-unit detached condominium style development over the (T)(Q)RD1.5-1 portion of the site, for the property located at 9433 Sepulveda Boulevard, 15500-15508 Plummer Street and 15420-15450 Plummer Street.

 

2. REMAND the matter to the LACPC and the Mayor for consideration of modifications to the project to allow for a 75-unit detached residential condominium development with three-story, 41-feet in height, four to six unit townhome style buildings spread throughout the entire site, including 169 parking spaces.

Applicant: Andres Markovits, Ivelise Markovits, Randi Bach, Stephen Crofts, Peter A. Padin, Claire R. Bowman, and Mary Bennett

Representative: Frank Evanisko, Randi Bach, John Kotake, and Patrick Liddell

Case No. CPC-2015-4184-GPA-ZC-BL-SPR

CEQA No. ENV-2015-4183-MND

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 11, 2017

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

2713 Vernon Avenue (Case No. 553481) Assessor I.D. No. 5023-030-006

607 East Brooks Avenue (Case No. 591845) Assessor I.D. No. 4239-008-041

423 West 14th Street (Case No. 405056) Assessor I.D. No. 7456-016-011

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for I Street Southerly of Opp Street from McFarland Avenue to its Westerly Terminus (VAC - E1401325).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate I Street Southerly of Opp Street from McFarland Avenue to its Westerly Terminus as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated September 21, 2017, attached to the Council file, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to:
   
   
   1. Investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
      
      
   2. Report to the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee relative to the feasibility of vacating the requested area.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $14,980 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RESOLUTION relative to the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor, dated September 2, 2017 due to the wild fire that has burned in excess of 5,500 acres in the La Tuna Canyon area, pursuant to the provisions of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.27.

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to:

1. Resolve that a local emergency exists and continues to persist within the City of Los Angeles and within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.21, et seq., and the continuation of the Mayor’s Declaration of Local Emergency is therefore necessary.
   
   
2. Direct, in accordance with the LAAC, Section 8.21 et seq., all appropriate City departments, agencies and personnel to continue to perform all duties and responsibilities to represent the City of Los Angeles in this matter for the purpose of abating the emergency and receipt, processing and coordination of all inquiries and requirements necessary to obtain whatever State and Federal assistance that may become available to the citizens of the City of Los Angeles who may be affected by the emergency.
   
   
3. Instruct the General Manager of the Emergency Management Department to advise the Mayor and City Council on the need for extension of this Proclamation of Local Emergency as may be required.
   
   
4. Instruct the City Clerk to schedule the Mayor’s Declaration for City Council consideration and review no later than every ten regular Council meeting days, but not to exceed 30 calendar days from the adoption of this motion thereafter until rescinded.
   
   
5. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

(Pursuant to Section 8.27 of the LAAC, Council approval of the existence of a local emergency and need for continuing state of local emergency is required within seven days from the original declaration by the Mayor and no later than every ten regular Council meeting days, thereafter, but not to exceed 30 calendar days, until terminated.)

MOTION (PRICE - KREKORIAN) relative to funding for services associated with the Junipero Serra Branch Library.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $300,000 from the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54, Account No. 00P377 (Junipero Serra Branch Library) to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, as follows:  $180,000 to Account No. 001014 (Salaries, Construction) and $120,000 to Account No. 003180 (Construction Materials and Supplies) for services associated with the Junipero Serra Branch Library, as envisioned and approved in the 2017-18 Budget.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

MOTION (KORETZ for O'FARRELL - BLUMENFIELD) relative to amending prior Council action of September 18, 2015 for the Hollywood East/Vermont Medians Project.

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND prior Council action of September 18, 2015 to include the following:

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE an additional amount of $200,000 in the Hollywood Mobility Trust Fund account in the Council District 13 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 904/14 to the Transportation Grant Fund No. 655/94, Account No. 94J756 (Hollywood East/Vermont Medians Project) for the Hollywood East/Vermont Medians Project.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to make any corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

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 Douglas Wade v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC591370. (This matter arises from Plaintiff's claims of alleged retaliation based on statutory protections for a whistleblower and alleged entitlements under California’s Family Rights Act.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on October 2, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - BLUMENFIELD)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend $750,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $750,000 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 two separate demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, totaling up to $750,000 as follows:
   
   
   1. $350,000 made payable to the Trust Account of the Law Office of Gregory W. Smith.
      
      
   2. $400,000 made payable to BARCO Assignments, Ltd. for the funding of a structured settlement.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Monica Ramirez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC597276. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on January 22, 2015.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on October 2, 2017) 

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - BLUMENFIELD)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend $1,900,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,900,000 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 demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts made payable to:
   
   
   1. MetLife Assignment Company, Inc. for Emmanuel L. Martinez in the amount of $296,000 for future periodic payments.
      
      
   2. MetLife Assignment Company, Inc. for Luis F. Martinez, Jr. in the amount of $200,000 for future periodic payments.
      
      
   3. MetLife Assignment Company, Inc. for Jessey D. Martinez, Jr. in the amount of $200,000 for future periodic payments.
      
      
   4. Pacific Life and Annuity Services, Inc. for Monica Ramirez in the amount of $380,000 for future periodic payments.
      
      
   5. Pacific Life and Annuity Services, Inc. for Mayra Lopez in the amount of $75,000 for future periodic payments.
      
      
   6. Pacific Life and Annuity Services, Inc. for Gabriel H. Avina in the amount of $300,000 for future periodic payments (attorney fees).
      
      
   7. Pacific Life and Annuity Services, Inc. for Gary S. Casselman in the amount of $250,000 for future periodic payments (attorney fees).
      
      
   8. Gabriel H. Avina and Gary S. Casselman in the amount of $199,000 for attorney fees, costs and lien and settlement payment on behalf of plaintiffs.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the retention of outside counsel, Downey Brand LLP, for advice and litigation services relating to a discrete environmental law matter involving City-owned [Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation] property).

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on October 2, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - BLUMENFIELD)

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

APPROVE the retention of Downey Brand, LLP under a contract for a three-year term for $450,000 with a $95,000 contingency for an amount not to exceed $545,000, funded through Fund No. 760/50, Account No. 50LP82 and W.O. No. SWVOCSRM.

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 John Leopold Victoria v. Stewart Lawrence Leviton, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC541698. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus pedestrian accident which occurred on November 18, 2013, at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Las Palmas Avenue.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on September 25, 2017) 

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend up to $15,000,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $5,000,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts, made payable jointly to Greene Broillet and Wheeler, LLP, Balaban and Spielberger, LLP, and Marilyn Angeles Victoria, as guardian ad litem for John Leopold Victoria, an incapacitated adult, payable in three separate installments:
   
   
   1. $5,000,000 due promptly upon Council approval for Fiscal Year 2017-18.
      
      
   2. $5,000,000 due July 2018.
      
      
   3. $5,000,000 due July 2019.
      
      
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the agenda for the first regular Council meeting on July 1, 2018, or shortly thereafter, the following instruction:
   
   Authorize the Controller’s Office to transfer $5,000,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the agenda for the first regular Council meeting on July 1, 2019, or shortly thereafter, the following instruction:
   
   Authorize the Controller’s Office to transfer $5,000,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts.
   
   
6. 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.

MOTION (BUSCAINO - HUIZAR) relative to a personal services contract with Sadie Moore for services of an expert and technical nature in Council District 15.

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                 PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL