7250 West Melrose Avenue.  (Lien: $3,831.09)

9777 North Telfair Avenue.  (Lien: $4,012.75)

10901 West Santa Monica Boulevard.  (Lien: $2,649.13)

13140 West Eustace Street.  (Lien: $14,938.97)

8409 South Hoover Street includes 8401-8415 South Hoover Street and 804-810 West 84th Street (Commercial Building).  (Lien: $15,115.51)

127 West Imperial Highway includes the Accessory Building.  (Lien: $26,847.66)

1431 East 111th Street aka 1429 East 111th Street.  (Lien: $1,403.62)

9032 West Crescent Drive.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

1290 South Holmby Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

6292 East Tipton Way.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

906 East 87th Street.  (Lien: $3,745.99)

16121 West Harvest Street.  (Lien: $4,124.47)

17050 West Chatsworth Street aka 17020 West Chatsworth Street.  (Lien: $3,958.73)

1224 East 57th Street.  (Lien: $2,681.05)

6747 North Gaviota Avenue.  (Lien: $3,639.60)

6515 North Platt Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of a portion of the southwesterly side of Riverside Drive from approximately 440 feet to 514 feet northwesterly of Riverside Terrace, VAC-E1401312 (Vacation).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed Vacation.
   
   
2. FIND that the Vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of-way indicated below and shown on the map of the September 6, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   Portion of southwesterly side of Riverside Drive from approximately 440 feet to 514 feet northwesterly of Riverside Terrace
   
   
4. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.
   
   
5. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
6. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
7. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated September 6, 2017 with the conditions contained therein.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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 January 12, 2018)

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Year Six Review of the City’s Coordinated Street Furniture Program (Program).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Attorney, to complete negotiations with Outfront JC Decaux, LLC to achieve the following recommendations:
   
   
   1. Adjust the Minimum Annual Fee (MAF) to reflect the current status of the 20-year agreement, Contract No. C-102477 (Agreement). To the extent revenues continue to increase as the result of higher advertising rates or increased sales, the City will continue to receive payments in excess of the adjusted MAF.
      
      
   2. Clarify the past and future Possessory Interest Tax payments.
      
      
   3. Amend the Agreement’s site approval process to help facilitate future Street Furniture installations moving forward in a timely manner.
      
      
   4. Pursue the installation of transit-related Street Furniture structures that reflects the types and quantities originally contemplated by the Agreement, including some upgraded services and technologies.
      
      
   5. Extend the Program term by an additional ten years.
      
      
   6. Add power washing and additional trash pickups to frequently used bus stops.
      
      
   7. Include the use of Big Belly trash receptacles at bus stops.
      
      
   8. Add full-time attendants to monitor certain public restrooms.
      
      
   9. Expand the use of shade shields to bus stops.
      
      
   10. Expand the use of wireless networking technology (Wi-Fi) bus stops.
       
       
2. INSTRUCT the BSS to report annually on the Program.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BSS and the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONTINUED

AMENDING MOTION (BUSCAINO - BONIN)

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the BSS and CLA, with the assistance of the City Attorney to negotiate a contract extension with JC Decaux that specifically excludes digital interactive media kiosks which display sponsored content while in passive mode, and provide directory applications to draw residents and visitors to nearby restaurants, hotels, shopping, events and civic resources, and that the term Public Amenity Kiosk be defined to exclude such digital interactive media kiosks.

CONTINUED

IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Huizar - Cedillo), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION requesting and authorizing the City Attorney to either join the California Attorney General's lawsuit against the termination of the DACA Program, inasmuch as the termination of DACA disproportionately affects California residents and the State's economy, or to initiate a separate lawsuit regarding this matter on behalf of the City.

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

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

For: Los Feliz Neighborhood Council

(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (CEDILLO - HUIZAR)

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

REQUEST/AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to file an amicus brief or any other suitable document in support of the pending DACA lawsuits.

ADOPTED

IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Program.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Cedillo - Wesson), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for any legislative or administrative action that would extend the TPS Program.

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.

(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (CEDILLO - HUIZAR)

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

REQUEST the City Attorney to report on litigation options against the termination of TPS.

ADOPTED

IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding SB 30 (Lara).

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Huizar - Cedillo), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT of SB 30 (Lara) which would prohibit the State of California from awarding or renewing any contracts to any individual, partnership, joint venture, association or any other organization that has provided goods or services to the Federal government for the construction of a federally funded wall, fence, or other barrier along California's southern border.

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.

(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a program for the issuance of letters of representation to individuals at risk of deportation.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER facilitating a connection between third party counsel and individuals interested in obtaining letters of representation as described by the Immigrant and Civil Rights Advocate, by following the options below:
   
   

   a.	Option A - Explore the feasibility of amending existing similar programs, as described in the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report dated December 5, 2017, attached to the Council file.
   b.	Option D -  Implement a pilot program that is limited to a geographic area, the number of participating private attorneys, the number of cases per attorney, length of time, or any combination of these to be considered, as described in the CLA report dated December 5, 2017, attached to the Council file.

2. INSTRUCT the Immigrant and Civil Rights Advocate, with the assistance of the CLA, City Attorney and other departments as needed, to take the necessary steps to carry out the above options.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify funds for the proposed letters of representation program.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the CLA to expand on the LA Justice Fund for the use of a hotline number, legal representation for individuals arrested and for bail use.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the CLA, with the assistance of the City Attorney and the Immigrant and Civil Rights Advocate, to report on the feasibility of amending the California Community Foundation contract to prioritize Temporary Protective Status individuals, to include a representation program, and to what type of programs are most accessible and helpful for the immigrant community.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (KREKORIAN - CEDILLO)

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND Recommendation Nos. 2 and 3 of the Immigrant Affairs, Civil Rights, and Equity Committee Report relative to a program for the issuance of letters of representation to individuals at risk of deportation to read as follows:

2. INSTRUCT the Immigrant and Civil Rights Advocate, with the assistance of the CLA, City Attorney and other departments as needed, to take the necessary steps to facilitate consideration of these options.

3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer to identify and report on potential funding sources for the proposed letters of representation program.

ADOPTED

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a haul route appeal for the property located at 8437 West Carlton Way.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the project is Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 of the State CEQA Guidelines, under Class 32, and Article III, Section One, Class Three, Category One of the City CEQA Guidelines (ENV-2017-1783-CE).

 

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners (BBSC) as the Findings of the Council.

 

3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Doheny-Sunset Plaza Neighborhood Association, Inc. (Representative: Jamie T. Hall, Channel Law Group, LLP) from the determination of the BBSC, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the BBSC in approving an application to export 2,363 cubic yards of earth, for the property located at 8437 West Carlton Way, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Applicant: Nathan Freeman

Owner: 8437 Carlton Way, LLC

Board File No. 170097

Environmental No. ENV-2017-1783-CE

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BBSC. 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 22, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 19, 2018)

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an agreement with Freetime, Inc., dba Wheel Fun Rentals (Freetime) for the operation of pedal boat concessions at Echo Park Lake and Lake Balboa.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary, Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners, to execute the revised agreement with Freetime (Attachment A of the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) report dated January 5, 2018, attached to the Council file) for a period five years with one five-year renewal option, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The RAP reports that Freetime will pay the City a revenue-sharing payment of $158,400 per year or 22 percent of gross annual receipts, whichever is greater. Revenue from this concession would be deposited into the RAP operating fund. There is no impact on the General Fund. In addition, a revised Pedal Boat Rental Concession Price List (Attachment B of said report) reflects the negotiated, revised pedal boat rental prices.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 22, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 19, 2018)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the West Hills No. 1 Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 15, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MARCH 21, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the West Hills No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $17,656.72 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2017-18 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  March 14, 2018)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Whitsett Avenue and Magnolia Boulevard Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 14, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MARCH 21, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Whitsett Avenue and Magnolia Boulevard Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $932.06 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2017-18 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  March 14, 2018)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Glendale Boulevard and Allesandro Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 18, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MARCH 21, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Glendale Boulevard and Allesandro Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,000.11 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2017-18 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  March 14, 2018)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Irvine Avenue and Weddington Street No. 1 Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 18, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MARCH 21, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Irvine Avenue and Weddington Street No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $92.91 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2017-18 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  March 14, 2018)

420 South Serrano Avenue (Case No. 585308) Assessor I.D No. 5503-012-007

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BUSCAINO - BLUMENFIELD) relative to applying for a South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Measure R Grant to fund the northeast segment of the Alameda Street Widening Project.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to apply for a $7,137,235 SBCCOG Measure R Grant to fund the northeast segment of the Alameda Street Widening Project.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the BOE to use the $1,284,309 available in Fund No. 682/50, Appropriation Unit No. 50KVAW, as the required City match for the grant application to the SBCCOG.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the BOE to make any correction, revisions, or clarifications to the above instructions to effectuate the intent of the Council.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

MOTION (RYU - PRICE) relative to the return of funds from a previously selected contractor that was unable to complete a Beautification Project at 4958 Cahuenga Boulevard.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $5,064.20 within the Neighborhood Council Fund No. 59B/14 from Account No. 2202 to special account No. 14N237, to complete a Beautification Project at 4958 Cahuenga Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, 91601, which a previously selected contractor has been unable to complete and has therefore returned to the City.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk 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 (HUIZAR - MARTINEZ) relative to extending the time to act on a report from the Cultural Heritage Commission relative to including the Aidlin-Rees Apartments/Rudolf Ising Residence,  located at 106-108 1/2 South Kings Road, as a Historic-Cultural Monument.

Recommendation for Council action:

 APPROVE an extension of time of 15 days for the Council's deadline of January 17, 2018, to act on a report from the Cultural Heritage Commission, as allowed by Section 22.171.10(f) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, relative to the inclusion of the Aidlin-Rees Apartments/Rudolf Ising Residence, located at 106-108 1/2 South Kings Road, as a Historic-Cultural Monument, to enable all interested stakeholders more time to fully deliberate its merits.

MOTION (WESSON - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to extending the term of the contract between the City and Reach for the Top, Inc. for the Casa Amador Project (C-126691) from June 30, 2019 to June 30, 2020.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to:
   
   
   1. Extend the contract between the City and Reach for the Top, Inc. for the Casa Amador Project (C-126691) from June 30, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
      
      
   2. Extend the service payback term to 21 years and 5 months.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the HCIDLA to make any technical changes or adjustments to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (WESSON - MARTINEZ - ENGLANDER) relative to establishing regular Council meetings in the Van Nuys City Hall.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE, pursuant to Council Rule 18, that regular meetings of the Council shall be held in the Van Nuys City Hall, as follows:

Friday, February 2, 2018

Friday, April 13, 2018

Friday, June 1, 2018

Friday, August 3, 2018

Friday, October 5, 2018

Friday, December 7, 2018

MOTION (PRICE - RYU) relative to the room rental fees for the Los Angeles Convention Center on April 6-8, 2018.

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

1. FIND that the Glamour Gowns 2018 event, sponsored by CASA of Los Angeles, serves a public purpose in that it provides high-school aged girls in foster care with dresses and accessories for a special event while instilling self-esteem, self confidence and a feeling of self-worth.
   
   
2. APPROVE  a fee waiver for the Glamour Gowns 2018 event, in the amount of $6,842.50 for Convention Center room rental fees, in accordance with the Convention Center Fee Subsidy Policy approved by the City Council (Council file No. 08-0589).
   
   
3. ALLOCATE $6,842.50 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0709 (CD-9 Community Services) to reimburse the Convention Center for this purpose.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT/AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to  prepare, process and execute the necessary document(s) or agreement(s) with, or payment to AEG Management LACC, LLC, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE the City Clerk 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.

RESOLUTION (HUIZAR - CEDILLO - O'FARRELL) relative to establishing the City's position regarding the termination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for El Salvador.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION  to include in the City's 2017-2018 Federal Legislative program, OPPOSITION to the termination of the TPS designation for El Salvador.

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

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By:

Council Clerk                                             PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL