Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Friday, January 12, 2018
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, Huizar, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (11); Absent: Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson and Krekorian (4)

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-S576
17-0160-S576
CD 9

1040 West 46th Street.  (Lien: $2,649.12)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 9, 2018
(b)17-0160-S577
17-0160-S577
CD 4

13442 West Ventura Boulevard aka 13440 West Ventura Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(c)17-0160-S578
17-0160-S578
CD 15

1352 West Paseo Del Mar.  (Lien: $932.40)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(d)17-0160-S579
17-0160-S579
CD 4

14040 West Ventura Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(4)
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 19, 2018
(e)17-0160-S580
17-0160-S580
CD 9

204 East 64th Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(f)17-0160-S581
17-0160-S581
CD 12

20548 West San Jose Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(g)17-0160-S582
17-0160-S582
CD 3

22273 West Cass Avenue.  (Lien: $3,774.10)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(h)17-0160-S583
17-0160-S583
CD 8

7029 South 6th Avenue.  (Lien: $379.94)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(i)17-0160-S584
17-0160-S584
CD 5

18150 West Chardon Circle.  (Lien: $3,238.87)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 26, 2018
(j)17-0160-S585
17-0160-S585
CD 10

5520 West Washington Boulevard aka 5518 West Washington Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $932.40; LIEN PARTIALLY PAID AND CONFIRMED
(k)17-0160-S586
17-0160-S586
CD 11

1010 South Pacific Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 9, 2018
(l)17-0160-S587
17-0160-S587
CD 1

1601 West 12th Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(m)17-0160-S511
17-0160-S511
CD 8

5101 South 7th Avenue.  (Lien: $3,948.90)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of November 28, 2017)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(n)17-0160-S513
17-0160-S513
CD 15

10716 South Hickory Street.  (Lien: $932.40)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of November 28, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(o)17-0160-S519
17-0160-S519
CD 8

1331 West Exposition Boulevard.  (Lien: $2,535.12)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of November 28, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(p)17-0160-S520
17-0160-S520
CD 7

15121 West Monte Street.  (Lien: $4,040.09)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of November 28, 2017)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(q)17-0160-S522
17-0160-S522
CD 10

1952 South Preuss Road.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of November 28, 2017)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 9, 2018
(r)17-0160-S461
17-0160-S461
CD 6

11853 West Blythe Street.  (Lien: $6,097.76)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of November 28, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(s)17-0160-S470
17-0160-S470
CD 3

22408 West Domingo Road.  (Lien: $4,155.51)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of November 28, 2017)

 

 

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

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of November 28, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $356.16, ORIGINAL CODE VIOLATION INSPECTION FEE PER COUNCIL OFFICE REQUEST AND CONFIRMED
ITEM NO.(2)17-1294
17-1294
CD 14

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for both on-site and off-site consumption at The Consort located at 438 South Main Street.

 

Applicant:  Downtown Love, LLC (Attn: Coly Den Haan and Rachel Thomas)

 

Representative:  Elizabeth Peterson Group, Inc. (Attn: Elizabeth Peterson)

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 12, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 9, 2018)

 

(Findings and Council recommendations relative to the above application required)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 8, 2017)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
(4)
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 17, 2018
ITEM NO.(3)14-1632-S2
14-1632-S2
CD 13

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING COMMENTS and RESOLUTION pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) relative to the issuance of one or more revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $12 million to provide financing for a 59-unit mixed-use affordable housing facility to be located at 3200 West Temple Street.

 

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

 

  1. HOLD a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $12 million on behalf of Temple View, LP for the purpose of financing the acquisition and construction of a multifamily housing facility located at 3200 West Temple Street.

  2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the issuance of one or more series of Revenue Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $12 million to provide financing for a 59-unit mixed-use affordable housing facility at 3200 West Temple Street.

 

(Scheduled pursuant to Council action of December 8, 2017)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 13, 2017)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(4)17-0090-S2
17-0090-S2

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the authorization to issue early funding commitments for the Proposition HHH Permanent Supportive Housing Loan Program.

 

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

 

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to issue a Financial/Support Letter for each of the projects identified in Table 1A of the January 2, 2018 HCIDLA report attached to the Council file, subject to the following conditions:

 

  1. That the final HHH financial commitment not exceed $58.4 million per breakdown of projects listed in Table 1 of the January 2, 2018 HCIDLA report attached to the Council file.

  2. That the project sponsor apply to the State Department of Housing and Community Department's Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities or Infill Infrastructure Grant programs.

  3. That the disbursement of HHH funds will take place after the sponsor obtains enforceable commitments for all proposed funding including but not limited to, the full amount of funding and/or tax credits proposed.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that the recommendations contained in the report will not have an impact on the General fund. 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 THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(5)17-1353
17-1353
CD 15

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions on both sides of Normandie Avenue between Pacific Coast Highway and West Lomita Boulevard in Council District 15.

 

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

 

  1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section (LAMC) 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 both sides of Normandie Avenue between Pacific Coast Highway and West Lomita Boulevard.
                                                                                                               
  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. DIRECT the LADOT, upon adoption of this Resolution, to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of overnight parking permits, as specified in LAMC Section 80.69.4.(c).
                          
  4. 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: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(6)17-1341
17-1341

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to regional interagency transfer policy changes in connection with Los Angeles County's municipal transit operations.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the proposed changes to the Policy on Use of Interagency Transfers as detailed in Attachment A of the November 14, 2017 Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report, attached to the Council file, and below:

    In an effort to promote seamless travel for the public, and in response to state TDA law, included and eligible municipal operators and the LACTMA establish the following revised interagency transfer policy:

    A transfer that a rider received from one buss system or Metro Rail line will be accepted by other bus systems or Metro Rail lines for segments of a one-way continuous trip that the rider makes within a two-hour period on any one day.  For systems having designated transfer points, the interagency transfer will only be accepted at these points.

    A rider shall receive one transfer between bus systems or Metro Rail lines operated by different agencies within two and one-half hours of payment of a base fare. If the person is transferring to express or premium service, the operator will follow that system’s policy about charging an additional fare for the express/premium service.

    The rider may use the same transfer for all transfer segments, unless the receiving operator has a policy to collect transfers from boarding passengers.  In that event, the bus operator will provide the passenger with a new interagency transfer upon payment of the interagency transfer fare.  If the person is transferring to express or premium service, the accepting operator will follow that system's polity about charging an additional fare for the express/premium services.  Fare for interagency transfers are determined by the issuing transit system.

    Transfers shall be made available to customers as follows:

    TAP cardholders shall automatically receive one transfer, if applicable, upon boarding their second bus or train within two and one-half hours. Fares for the TAP interagency transfer are determined by the accepting transit system.

  2. ADOPT the Title VI Equity Evaluation and findings on the proposed transfer policy prepared by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) on behalf of the Los Angeles Council Region as detailed in Attachment B of the November 14, 2017 LADOT report, attached to the Council file. 

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that there is no financial impact as a result of the recommended actions as detailed in the November 14, 2017 LADOT report, attached to the Council file.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(7)17-1295
17-1295
CD 10

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 235 in the Helms Area in Council District Ten.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the establishment of PPD No. 235, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54,  is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. FIND that the adjacent businesses and their employees from Venice Boulevard between National Boulevard and Cattaraugus Avenue cause adverse parking impacts on the adjacent residential blocks north of Venice Boulevard from which the residents deserve immediate relief.

  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing PPD No. 235 pursuant to City Council's March 16, 2016 Rules and Procedures for Preferential Parking Districts (Council file No. 15-0600-S62) to include the residential area generally bounded in a clockwise manner by the following:

    1. Regent Street between National Boulevard and Cattaraugus Avenue

    2. Cattaraugus Avenue between Regent Street and Halm Avenue

    3. Cattaraugus Avenue between Halm Avenue and Holt Avenue

    4. Halm Avenue between Cattaraugus Avenue and the dead end north of Halm Avenue

    5. Cattaraugus Avenue between Holt Avenue and Venice Boulevard

    6. Holt Avenue between Cattaraugus Avenue and Olin Street

    7. Venice Boulevard between National Boulevard and Cattaraugus Avenue

    8. National Boulevard between Venice Boulevard and Regent Street
                                     
  4. AUTHORIZE the following parking restrictions for use on the residential portions of all streets in PPD No. 235:

    1. NO PARKING ANYTIME; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 235 PERMITS EXEMPT

    2. 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 235 PERMITS EXEMPT

    3. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM; 2 HOUR PARKING, 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 235 PERMITS EXEMPT

    4. NO PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 235 PERMITS EXEMPT
                 
  5. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within the boundaries of PPD No. 235, as specified by LAMC Section 80.54.
           
  6. DIRECT the LADOT to post or remove the authorized PPD No. 235 parking restrictions on the residential portions of the street segments detailed above in Recommendation No. 3, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited in the interest of traffic flow or public safety, upon receipt and validation of petitions containing signatures from 75 percent of the dwelling units on a street segment requesting installation or removal of the parking restriction set forth in Recommendation No. 4, after establishment of PPD No. 235 by City Council, without any further action of the City Council.

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing, administering, and enforcing PPD No. 235.  Additionally, violations of the posted parking restrictions may result in fines to be deposited in the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(8)17-1355
17-1355
CD 15

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions on certain street segments in Council District 15.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Buscaino - 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. Both sides of West C Street between North Marine Avenue and North Fries Avenue 

    2. Both sides of West C Street between North Fries Avenue and North Avalon Boulevard
                                                                                                                         
  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: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(9)17-1270
17-1270

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 report on the status of the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Trust Fund.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the September 30, 2017 Los Angeles Department of Transportation report relative to the FY 2016-17 report on the status of the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Trust Fund pursuant to Ordinance No. 181196. 

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(10)17-0956
17-0956

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to analyzing best practices and ordinances in connection with the permitting, restricting, and/or banning recreational vehicle (RV) parking on public streets.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Englander - Blumenfield - Rodriguez):

 

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, in coordination with the City Attorney, to report with an analysis of the best practices and ordinances of other local municipalities regarding the permitting, restricting, and/or banning RV parking on public streets. 

      
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: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(11)17-1331
17-1331

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Outfront Media, LLC.

 

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

 

APPROVE the refund claim filed by Outfront Media, LLC in the amount of $763,815.14, plus accumulated interest.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Office of Finance. 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: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(12)17-1340
17-1340

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by PMK BNC, Inc.

 

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

 

APPROVE the refund claim filed by PMK BNC, Inc. in the amount of $99,066.82, plus accumulated interest.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Office of Finance. 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: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(13)17-1369
17-1369

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of a Community Justice Initiative Trust Fund and a Victim Services Trust Fund.

 

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

 

REQUEST the City Attorney to:

 

  1. Transmit two ordinances establishing the Community Justice Initiative Trust Fund and the Victim Services Trust Fund, respectively.

  2. Include in the Ordinance for the Community Justice Initiative Trust Fund a sunset date of December 12, 2024, after which any remaining funds can be used for related neighborhood or public safety services.

  3. Include in the Ordinance for the Victims Services Trust Fund a sunset date of December 12, 2024, after which any remaining funds will revert back to the Superior Court.

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: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(14)17-1328
17-1328

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Outfront Media Group, LLC.

 

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

 

APPROVE the refund claim filed by Outfront Media Group, LLC in the amount of $122,483.28, plus accumulated interest.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Office of Finance. 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: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(15)17-1388
17-1388

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the selection of municipal advisors for the City's various debt programs.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. APPROVE the following 10 municipal advisory firms to serve on the City's list of qualified municipal advisors, as needed, for various City debt programs for a three-year term, with two option one-year extensions:

    1. Acacia Financial Group, Inc. 
    2. Columbia Capital Management, LLC
    3. Fieldman Rolapp and Associates
    4. KNN Public Finance
    5. Montague DeRose and Associates, LLC
    6. Omnicap Group LLC
    7. Public Financial Management
    8. Public Resources Advisory Group
    9. Urban Features
    10. YaCara Consultants
       
  2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to negotiate and execute contracts with any of the above 10 municipal advisory firms, as needed, in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $4 million over the life of this list, to serve as municipal advisors for various City debt programs, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the cost of financial advisory services for transactions in the various City debt programs is estimated between $20,000 and $150,000 per financing transaction, depending on the complexity of the financing. Costs will be funded either from bond proceeds upon the successful closing of a financing transaction or from budgeted funds within each bond program.

 

Debt Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that approval of these recommendations will have no impact on the City's debt limits.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(16)17-1224
17-1224
CD 14

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to $50,000 in funding for the Hot Weather Program to support drinking fountains and other hot weather-related expenses for the homeless.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Bonin), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

 

TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $50,000 from the Hot Weather Program Line Item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the Mayor’s Fund No. 100/46, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) to support drinking fountains and other hot weather-related expenses for the homeless.

 

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: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(17)17-1215
17-1215
CD 4

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of Village Court located at 1328-1330 1/2 North Formosa Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class Eight, and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of State CEQA Guidelines.
  2.  

  3. ADOPT the findings of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the findings of the Council.
  4.  

  5. APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to the inclusion of Village Court located at 1328-1330 1/2 North Formosa Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Applicant: Hollywood Heritage, Inc.

 

Owner(s): Michael and Kimberly Kesler and Jackie Chatman

 

Case No. CHC-2017-3331-HCM

 

Environmental No. ENV- 2017-3332-CE

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. 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 - JANUARY 17, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 17, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(18)17-1081
17-1081
CD 4

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION (CE) and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal for the property located at 6825 West Mulholland Drive.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND, based on the whole of the administrative record, the project is exempt from the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Article III, Section One Class Three, Category One, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a CE pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 applies.
  2.  

  3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the South Valley Area Planning Commission (SVAPC) as the Findings of the Council.
  4.  

  5. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by the Jean-Pierre Dorleac (Representative: Dean Wallraff, Esq., Wallraff Law), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the SVAPC in approving CE No. ENV-2016-2415-CE as the environmental clearance for the construction of a new two-story, 2,990 square-foot, single-family dwelling with an attached two car garage and basement, for the property located at 6825 West Mulholland Drive, subject to Conditions of Approval.

 

Applicant: Chad and Taraneh Harrison

 

Representative: Arshia Architects

 

Related Case No. DIR-2016-2414-DRB-SPP-MSP-1A

 

Environmental No. ENV-2016-2415-CE

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(19)17-1214
17-1214
CD 4

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Hogan Residence located at 8527 West Brier Drive in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class Eight, and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of State CEQA Guidelines.
  2.  

  3. ADOPT the findings of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the findings of the Council.
  4.  

  5. APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Hogan Residence located at 8527 West Brier Drive in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Applicant/Owner: Christopher and Susanna Musotto Caparro

 

Case No. CHC-2017-3228-HCM

 

Environmental No. ENV-2017-3229-CE

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. 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 - JANUARY 17, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 17, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(20)15-0719-S18
15-0719-S18

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to action to rescind the Safe Streets for Playa Del Rey Traffic Safety Initiative (DCP Case No. ENV-2016-1099-SE).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. DETERMINE, in respect to the Playa del Rey Project, that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 21151(c) appeals in connection with the Playa Del Rey Traffic Safety Initiative are moot and are DENIED on that basis.

  2. DENY the CEQA Section 21151(c) appeals in connection to the prior Vista Del Mar actions as detailed in the September 11, 2017, October 10, 2017, and December 4, 2017 Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) reports, attached to the Council file.

  3. DETERMINE that the Vista Del Mar actions are both statutorily and categorically exempt under CEQA after considering the response as detailed in the September 11, 2017 LADOT report, attached to the Council file.

  4. ADOPT and CONCUR with the approvals made by the LADOT as to the Vista Del Mar actions as detailed in the September 11, 2017 LADOT report, attached to the Council file.

  5. DIRECT the LADOT to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles City Clerk and the Los Angeles County Clerk.

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the LADOT.  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: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(21)17-0924-S1
17-0924-S1

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICE COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to the Second Construction Projects Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 and funding allocation recommendations.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER $4,077,205 between departments and funds as specified in Attachment 1 of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated November 2, 2017.

  2. TRANSFER $11,373,788 between accounts within departments and funds as specified in Attachment 2 of the CAO report dated November 2, 2017.

  3. TRANSFER $78,800 between departments and funds from General Obligation Bond Funds as specified in Attachment 3 of the CAO report dated November 2, 2017.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer cash from Special Funds to reimburse the General Fund on an as-needed basis upon proper documentation from the departments and approval of the Program Managers and the CAO.

  5. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make any necessary technical corrections to those transactions included in the November 2, 2017 report consistent with this action.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that transfers, appropriations and expenditure authority totaling $15.5 million are recommended in the November 2, 2017 report. Of this amount, $3.6 million is for transfers, appropriations, and expenditure authority to the Department of General Services, $2.18 million is for Bureau of Street Lighting, and $9.76 million is for other City funds. All transfers and appropriations are based on existing funds, reimbursements or revenues. There is no estimated annual impact due to operations and maintenance costs as a result of these recommendations.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Krekorian
(3)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(22)

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)18-0005-S9
18-0005-S9
CD 2

7222 North Lemp Avenue (Case No. 562137) Assessor I.D. No. 2316-030-026

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
(b)18-0005-S10
18-0005-S10
CD 2

11019 West Otsego Street (Case No. 236812) Assessor I.D. No. 2353-007-031

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
(c)18-0005-S11
18-0005-S11
CD 5

607 North Orange Drive (Case No. 594653) Assessor I.D. No. 5525-018-013

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
(d)18-0005-S12
18-0005-S12
CD 6

14711 West Erwin Street (Case No. 594347) Assessor I.D. No. 2241-010-022

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
(e)18-0005-S13
18-0005-S13
CD 6

8635 North Snowden Avenue (Case No. 583741) Assessor I.D. No. 2640-019-009

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
(f)18-0005-S14
18-0005-S14
CD 8

833 West 68th Street (Case No. 543612) Assessor I.D. No. 6013-010-014

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
(g)18-0005-S15
18-0005-S15
CD 9

218 East 78th Street (Case No. 468568) Assessor I.D. No. 6022-016-013

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
(h)18-0005-S16
18-0005-S16
CD 10

4001 West Palmyra Road (Case No. 385240) Assessor I.D. No. 5032-007-007

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
(i)18-0005-S17
18-0005-S17
CD 11

1134 East Van Buren Avenue (Case No. 122844) Assessor I.D. No. 4237-030-013

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
(j)17-0005-S322
17-0005-S322
CD 9

324 West 50th Street (Case No. 572502) Assessor I.D. No. 5110-022-013

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
18-0041
18-0041MOTION (ENGLANDER - BONIN) relative to funding for additional Los Angeles Department of Transportation resources and services for the residents and facilities of Council District 12.
17-0010-S24
17-0010-S24MOTION (CEDILLO - ENGLANDER) relative to reinstating the reward offer for the unsolved murder of Christian Nino for an additional six months.
18-0010
18-0010MOTION (PRICE - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Robert Harris on December 11, 2017.
17-0600-S113
17-0600-S113MOTION (ENGLANDER - BLUMENFIELD) relative to amending prior Council action of November 3, 2017 regarding the First Financial Status Report for Fiscal Year 2017-18 (Council file No. 17-0600-S113).
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
18-0003-S1
18-0003-S1
Melissa Ann ViolanteWesson - All Councilmembers
Barry Craig Swerdlick           Blumenfield - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (11); Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Koretz and Krekorian (4)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Adjournment

 

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

By

 

Council Clerk                                         PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

 

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Regular meeting recessed at 11:40 am
Special meeting convened at 11:40 am
Special meeting adjourned at 11:51 am
Regular meeting convened at 11:51 am