23948 West Jensen Drive.  (Lien: $4,076.58)

395 North Madrono Lane.  (Lien: $2,617.21)

6550 North Gentry Avenue.  (Lien: $5,604.36)

7364 West Melrose Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

7937 North Cozycroft Avenue.  (Lien: $3,826.52)

815 East 75th Street.  (Lien: $932.40)

13886 West Daventry Street.  (Lien: $2,893.08)

10903 South Anzac Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

12030 West Pendleton Street.  (Lien: $3,768.01)

1207 East 99th Street.  (Lien: $4,955.31)

13413 West Sylvan Street.  (Lien: $2,685.61)

13905 West Milbank Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

353 West 75th Street.  (Lien: $932.40)

4495 East Cato Street.  (Lien: $3,793.87)

4527 South Compton Avenue aka 4523 South Compton Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

5239 West Melrose Avenue aka 707 North Ridgewood Place.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Studio Universal City 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 November 29, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 21, 2018 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 Olive Street and 8th 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 November 29, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 21, 2018 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 Hope and 11th Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on November 29, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 21, 2018 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 Figueroa and 12th Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on November 29, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on February 21, 2018 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to repealing in their entirety Ordinance Nos. 165213 and 165303, relating to the establishment of the Ventura Boulevard Sidewalk Maintenance District (District) and the levy of District assessments.

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 8, 2017, repealing in their entirety Ordinance Nos. 165213 and 165303, relating to the establishment of the District and the levy of District assessments.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) to take the necessary actions to refund all eligible property owners any surplus money remaining in the District account after payment of all claims.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to refund to all eligible property owners located in the District any surplus money remaining in the District account after payment of all claims.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer any remaining accrued interest to the Sidewalk Maintenance District Trust Fund No. 304.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the BSS to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the BSS report dated March 3, 2017, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The BSS reports that there will be no fiscal impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF BALLOT TABULATION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishment of the Tarzana Safari Walk Business Improvement District (District), pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

Recommendations for Council action, if the tabulation of ballots indicates majority support, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE establishing the District and confirming the assessments to be levied upon properties within the District, as described in the Management District Plan.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, to prepare, execute and administer an operating agreement between the City and the Tarzana Improvement Association, for administration of the District.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that direct costs associated with Department administrative expenses will be charged to the District and will be recovered from assessments collected.

There are currently no City-owned, real properties included in the list of properties to be assessed within the boundaries of the District, as disclosed in the Management District Plan.

(Pursuant to Council action on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 and adoption of Ordinance No. 185281 on December 5, 2017.)

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to renewing an expired private line franchise to Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., for the continued maintenance of a fiber optic conduit in the public right-of-way.

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated October 12, 2017 granting a renewal of an existing franchise to Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., to install and maintain a private line telecommunications facility in the public right-of-way of the alley connecting 1671 Beverly Boulevard and 1650 Rockwood Street in the City of Los Angeles.
   
   
2. APPROVE the application of the Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., to the City of Los Angeles for the renewal of a private line telecommunications franchise.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Information Technology Agency reports that renewal of the private line telecommunications franchise will generate revenue in the amount of $100 per year. If the applicant elects to pay the full amount due for the ten year term of the renewed franchise, the additional revenue due will be $1,000. The applicant is also required to continue to maintain a franchise performance bond in the amount of $10,000. In addition, the applicant will maintain an existing performance bond in the amount of $10,000 throughout the term of the renewed franchise.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ND), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment (GPA) and Vesting Zone Change for the property located at 710 South Sante Fe Avenue.

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

1. FIND, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including ND No. ENV-2017-537-ND, and all comments received, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; that the ND reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; and, ADOPT the ND.

 

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.

 

3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor and the LACPC, APPROVING the GPA to amend the Central City North Community Plan to re-designate the subject property from Heavy Manufacturing to Regional Commercial.

 

4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 10, 2017, effectuating a Vesting Zone Change from M3-1-RIO to (Q)C2-1-RIO for the conversion of an 8,800 square-foot vacant historic fire house into a 10-room boutique hotel with a restaurant and bar having a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption with live entertainment, public dancing, and amplified music during special events, and an accessory retail space having off-site sales of beer and wine, for the property located at 710 South Sante Fe Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.

 

5. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G:

 

. . . whenever property remains in a Q Qualified classification for six years . . . after the effective date of the ordinance creating same without substantial physical development thereof for one or more of the uses first permitted herein having taken place within such time or if the Director of Planning determines that such development is not thereafter continuously and expeditiously carried on to completion, or if no physical development is necessary, without having been need for one or more of the purpose first permitted thereby, such Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.

 

6. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.

 

7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.

 

8. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

Applicant: Dustin Lancaster, Firehouse Hotel, LLC

Representative: Veronica Becerra, Rabuild Commercial Services

Case No. CPC-2017-536-GPA-VZC-CUB-CUX

Environmental No. ENV-2017-537-ND

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 - FEBRUARY 12, 2018

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

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to rescinding Ordinance No. 184099, which established a HI Hybrid Industrial Live/Work Zone in the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC).

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

1. RESCIND the FINDINGS, that the February 10, 2016 adoption of Ordinance No. 184099 was exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15063(b)(3) and Section 15306, and City CEQA Guidelines, Article II, Section Two, Class (m).
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated December 11, 2017, to rescind Ordinance No. 184099, adopted on February 10, 2016, which amended Sections 12.03, 12.04.A and 12.04.C of Article Two, Chapter One of the LAMC, and adding Section 12.04.06 to Article Two of Chapter One of the LAMC, and established a HI Hybrid Industrial Live/Work Zone.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to safety concerns at Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) facilities.

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

1. INSTRUCT the LAPL to report in conjunction with Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Security Services Division to the Arts, Entertainment, Parks and River Committee with a month to month analysis of safety and security incidents reported and observed at library facilities for 2017 including a description of protocols for addressing safety issues at public libraries, branch by branch data on incidents reported, as well as an analysis of whether the occurrences are becoming more severe in comparison to the previous six years.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the LAPD Security Services Division to report on how the current security deployment plan can be enhanced to address the escalating safety concerns at library facilities.
   
   
3. REQUEST the LAPL and LAPD to report on recommendations to make library facilities a safe and welcoming environment that puts staff and patrons first, including, but not limited, to restricting loitering on library grounds as well as installation of security measures that library staff can access in an emergency situation.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the LAPL, with the assistance of the LAPD and City Administrative Officer (CAO), to report on strategies to improve safety and the overall experience at the LAPL, including budgetary and programmatic recommendations for Council to consider detailing the coordination between security services division, LAPD patrol services with input from the LAPL.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the installation of a Historical Monument sign recognizing the historical significance of the Tuna Canyon Detention Station at the intersection of La Tuna Canyon Road and Tujunga Canyon Boulevard/Honolulu Avenue.

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

AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to fabricate and install a double-sided Historical Monument sign at the intersection of La Tuna Canyon Road and Tujunga Canyon Boulevard/Honolulu Avenue, directly adjacent to the Tuna Canyon Detention Station site in recognition of the Historical-Cultural Monument designation.

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.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., for a double-sided billboard on City-owned property.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to execute a new lease agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., to operate a double-sided advertising billboard located at 1901 North Highland Avenue, pursuant to the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the GSD report dated December 21, 2017 (attached to the Council file).

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the current revenue generated to the General Fund is $2,000 per year. The new lease will generate $14,550 to the General Fund, an increase of over 627 percent.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE -  MARCH 9, 2018

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

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an agreement with The Lamar Companies for a single-faced junior poster sign on City-owned property.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to execute a new lease agreement with The Lamar Companies to operate a single-sided advertising billboard located at 1901 North Highland Avenue, pursuant to the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the GSD report dated December 21, 2017 (attached to the Council file).

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the annual base revenue generated to the General Fund from this billboard will be $2,520, an increase of $2,160 over the current lease.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE -  FEBRUARY 5, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 2, 2018)

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the lease of dock space from the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) for berthing the Bureau of Sanitation’s (BOS) Marine Surveyor vessel.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease for dock space, from the POLA for berthing the BOS Marine Surveyor vessel at the Cabrillo Way Marina, 2293 Miner Street, pursuant to the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the GSD report dated December 21, 2017 (attached to the Council file).

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The lease costs $1,595 per month for the first year with annual increases of approximately three percent and will be funded by the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an agreement with the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles for the use of 2,700 square feet of vacant space to operate a museum.

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

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a new lease agreement with the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles for the use of 2,700 square feet of vacant space located at 260 South Main Street to operate a museum for a rental rate of $1,420.83 per month, pursuant to the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the GSD report dated December 21, 2017 (attached to the Council file).

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the City will use Capital Improvement Expenditure Program funds to finance $170,500 or 50 percent of the tenant improvements under this lease. The tenant will reimburse the City its 50 percent share through annual payments of $17,050 or a total of $170,500 over the next ten years.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE -  FEBRUARY 5, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 2, 2018)

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an agreement with Saint Stephen’s Lutheran Church for use of the parking lot as a commuter facility by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT).

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease with Saint Stephen’s Lutheran Church for use of the parking lot located at 15950 Chatsworth Street as a commuter facility by the LADOT for $4,600 per month, pursuant to the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the GSD report dated December 21, 2017 (attached to the Council file).

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The LADOT has identified funding in their budget to pay for the anticipated parking lease expense. The first year of the parking lease is expected to cost the LADOT approximately $55,200.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE -  FEBRUARY 5, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 2, 2018)

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an agreement with the Los Angeles Conservation Corps (LACC) for the lease of City property for use as a community conservation and services programming office.

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

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a new lease agreement with the LACC, a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization, for the lease of City-owned property located at 19040 Vanowen Street, for use as a community conservation and services programming office in order to provide for graffiti abatement, tree planting, and other conservation efforts in the Reseda / Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE -  MARCH 6, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 6, 2018)

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to lease agreement with Extra Hubbard, LLC, for office space for use by Council District 7 as a field office.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a real property lease agreement with Extra Hubbard, LLC, for 1,934 square feet of office space located at 14117 Hubbard Street, Unit E, for use by Council District 7 as a field office, for an annual rental rate of $78,907, pursuant to the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the GSD report dated December 21, 2017 (attached to the Council file).

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the annual expense for the first year of the lease contract would total approximately $78,907 including the common area maintenance charge. This will be an increase of $4,079 over the $74,825 that is currently budgeted. GSD will pay for the cost of this lease from the Leasing Account and request additional funding if necessary.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE -  FEBRUARY 7, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 7, 2018)

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to leasing space at the Sylmar Courthouse for use by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE a new license with the State of California for approximately 107 rentable square feet of space at the Sylmar Courthouse located at 16350 Filbert Street, for use by the LAPD for an annual rental rate of $3,600.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of General Services reports that the City of Los Angeles currently pays $738 annually without any custodial service or common area maintenance charges. The new proposed license will increase costs by $3,600 in the first year. Annual escalations will be up to three percent.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE -  FEBRUARY 7, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 7, 2018)

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the sale of vacant, surplus City-owned property located at the northwest corner of Mulholland Drive and Avenue San Luis.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield – Bonin):

DIRECT the Department of General Services to:

1. Declare the City-owned parcel located on the northwest corner of Mulholland Drive and Avenue San Luis (adjacent to APN: 2074-001-042) as a surplus asset.
   
   
2. Initiate the surplus property process and conduct a Class A appraisal taking in account any real constraints on the property.
   
   
3. Prepare the parcel for sale at public auction.
   
   
4. With the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the City Attorney, take all necessary steps and prepare all required documents to effectuate the potential sale of the parcel.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the evaluation of three City-owned properties to determine if they are suitable for development as homeless shelters, storage facilities, or navigation centers.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino – Krekorian – Ryu – Bonin):

DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO):

1. With the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), the Bureau of Engineering, and any other affected City stakeholders, to initiate a review of the City-owned properties located at 11839 Sherman Way, 1403 North Gardener Street, and 2175 John S. Gibson Boulevard to determine if the properties are suitable for development as homeless shelter, storage facility, or navigation center in conformance with the procedure set forth in the City’s Asset Evaluation Framework.
   
   
2. With the assistance of other City Departments as needed, complete an assessment of each of the sites, a site plan, cost estimate, and if eligible, include these properties on the Proposition HHH Project Expenditure Plan to be considered for funding.
   
   
3. In conjunction with the CLA, to review the Fiscal Year 2016-17 City Homeless Budget to identify savings and create an innovation startup fund for small City facilities throughout the city.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to posting information for domestic abuse prevention resources at City facilities open to the public.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield – Martinez):

INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD), Department of Recreation and Parks, Library, and other City departments with facilities that are frequently accessed by the public, with the assistance of the City’s Domestic Violence Task Force and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report on the feasibility and cost for posting/displaying information for domestic abuse prevention resources within City facilities and to identify potential locations to post this information.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of the parcel located at 2000 North Fuller Avenue for the expansion of Runyon Canyon Park.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Ryu – O’Farrell):

1. DIRECT the Department of General Services to conduct a Class A appraisal of the property at 2000 North Fuller Avenue in Runyon Canyon Park.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks, with the assistance of any other relevant departments, to report with a status update on the proposed donation of this parcel and a plan to accept the property donation and implement an expansion of Runyon Canyon Park.
   
   

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.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an agreement with Best Friends Animal Society to serve as the lead operator for the Jefferson Park Animal Shelter.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND, in accordance with Los Angeles City Charter Section 371(e), that the proposed selection of the Best Friends Animal Society to serve as the lead operator for the Jefferson Park Animal Shelter located at 3612 11th Avenue that the City has indicated an interest in reactivating as an over-flow shelter with special community-focused services, may be awarded on a sole source basis as no responses were received for a Request for Proposals (RFP) that was issued for this facility on February 2, 2017, and twice extended; and, in consideration of the special qualifications that Best Friends Animal Society has demonstrated as the non-profit operator of the City’s Northeast Valley Animal Shelter under City Contract No. C-128954.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a license or lease agreement with Best Friends Animal Society and/or the Department of Animal Services to execute a service agreement, with terms consistent with the scope of services described in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated December 21, 2017 (attached to the Council file), with all other terms substantially consistent with the existing contract C-128954 for the Northeast Valley facility approved by Council on January 11, 2017.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports this action will not impact the General Fund. Utility costs for the Jefferson Park Animal Shelter will continue to be paid through the City’s Water and Electricity Fund budget, with other operational costs to be funded by the non-profit operator and its co-located partners.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTIONS relative to authority to apply for and accept financial assistance for the Donald C. Tillman Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) and Groundwater Replenishment Project.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), or designee, to apply for, accept, negotiate, and execute all documents, including but not limited to applications, agreements, or amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, which may be necessary to secure financial assistance of up to $460,000,000 from the California State Water Resources Control Board’s (CSWRCB) Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) for the Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant AWPF and Groundwater Replenishment Project.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS as required by the State.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of participating in the CSWRCB's WRFP. Should the BOS accept and execute an agreement with the State for financial assistance, all project costs will be paid from the Sewer Capital Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of January 24, 2018)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION 26A (MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL)

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

AMEND the Energy, Climate Change and Environmental Justice Committee Report to adopt the accompanying RESOLUTIONS, attached to the Motion, in lieu of the RESOLUTIONS contained in the file.

ADOPTED

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and RESOLUTION relative to a General Plan Amendment (GPA) and appeals for the property located at 1900, 1908, 1914, 1920, 1926, 1928, 1930, 1932, and 1936 West Wilshire Boulevard, 657, 659, 661,665, 667, 669, and 671 South Bonnie Brae Street, and 654, 658, 660, and 668 South Westlake Avenue.

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

1. FIND, based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in MND No. ENV-2016-3144-MND, adopted on March 3, 2017 (under VTT-74297) with mitigation measures and the MMP prepared for the MND, and pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent environmental impact report, negative declaration, nor addendum is required for approval of the project.

 

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.

 

3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor and the LACPC, APPROVING the GPA to amend the Westlake Community Plan to re-designate the parcels located at 660, 668 South Westlake Avenue and 665, 667, 669, 671 South Bonnie Brae Street from a Community Commercial to Regional Center Commercial land use designation, and remove the applicability of Footnote No. Two for the subject property.

 

4. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEALS filed by Jose Felix Cabrera on behalf of Coalition for an Equitable Westlake-Macarthur Park and Luis Cabrales on behalf of Inquilinos Unidos (Representative: Claudia Medina, Eviction Defense Network), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in approving a Conditional Use to permit the on-site and off-site sales and consumption of a full line of alcoholic beverages, a Density Bonus to permit two On-Menu Incentives for a project totaling 478 dwelling units, reserving 11 percent of its base density for Very-Low Income household occupancy for a period of 55 years, a Site Plan Review for the construction, use, and maintenance of a project containing 50 or more residential dwelling units, and its corresponding environmental clearance, for the conversion of an existing 14-story medical office building into a 220-room hotel, the construction of a new five-story, approximately 70,000 square foot, multicultural and performing arts center, and the construction of a 41-story apartment tower containing 478 dwelling units, providing up to 933 parking spaces, for the property located at 1900, 1908, 1914, 1920, 1926, 1928, 1930, 1932, and 1936 West Wilshire Boulevard, 657, 659, 661,665, 667, 669, and 671 South Bonnie Brae Street, and 654, 658, 660, and 668 South Westlake Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.

 

5. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.

 

6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.

 

7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

Applicant: Adrian Jayasinghe, Walter and Aesha Jayasinghe Family Trust

Representative: Francis Park, Park and Velayos, LLP

Case No. CPC-2016-3142-GPA-VCU-CUB-DB-SPR

Environmental No. ENV-2016-3144-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 - FEBRUARY 5, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 2, 2018)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing a Development Agreement with the Walter and Aeshea Jayasinghe Family Trust for the property located at 1900, 1908, 1914, 1920, 1926, 1928, 1930, 1932, and 1936 West Wilshire Boulevard, 657, 659, 661,665, 667, 669, and 671 South Bonnie Brae Street, and 654, 658, 660, and 668 South Westlake Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a final draft Ordinance authorizing the execution of an amended Development Agreement by and between the City of Los Angeles and The Walter and Aesha Jayasinghe Family Trust for an extended term of the entitlements in exchange for the provision of public benefits for a term of 15 years, for the property located at 1900, 1908, 1914, 1920, 1926, 1928, 1930, 1932, and 1936 West Wilshire Boulevard, 657, 659, 661,665, 667, 669, and 671 South Bonnie Brae Street, and 654, 658, 660, and 668 South Westlake Avenue, including the following amendments:

 

1. Revising Section 2.3.1(h), On-Site Affordable Housing, by replacing 10 dwelling units within the project from Very Low Income to Workforce Housing (defined as families earning 150 percent of area median income and adjusted for household size).

 

2. Revising Section 2.3.1(a), Preservation, Rehabilitation and Renovation of Extremely Low Income Housing, to adjust the payment schedule to New Economics for Women, upon the first 90 days of the effective date of the Development Agreement, and every six months thereafter until cumulative payments total $2 million.

 

2. REFER the draft Ordinance and amendments to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission.

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.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018 Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Budget and Amendment No. 1 of Standard Agreement TV-17-18-25 with the State of California Department of Aging.

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

1. APPROVE the FY 2017-2018 SCSEP Budget and Amendment No. 1 of Standard Agreement TV-17-18-25 (attached to Council file No. 17-0515) with the State of California, Department of Aging.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Aging (Aging), or designee, to execute the FY 2017-2018 SCSEP Budget and Amendment No. 1 of Standard Agreement TV-17-18-25 (attached to Council file No. 17-0515), subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Aging, or designee, to implement the revised funding levels from the State of California, Department of Aging, in the amount of $1,388,943 in SCSEP Program funds.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   

   a.	Adjust the appropriation amount within the Other Programs for Aging Fund No. 410 as follows:

   
   

   	Account No.	Account Title	Amount
   	02P102	Aging	$25,364
   	021021	Employee Wages	$100,816
   		Total	$126,180

   
   

   b.	Adjust the appropriation within Fund No. 100/02 as follows:

   
   

   	Account No.	Account Title	Amount
   	001010	Salaries - General	$25,364
   		Total	$25,364

      
5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Aging, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Aging reports that the proposed actions authorizes the receipt of $1,388,943 in acceptance of Federal grant funds for the SCSEP program.  There is no additional impact to the City General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed contract with Saint Barnabas Senior Center of Los Angeles, Pacific Region Older Adult Services to operate a Mini-Multipurpose Senior Center at the Sandra Cisneros Learning Academy.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Aging (Aging), or designee, to execute the proposed agreement with Saint Barnabas Senior Center of Los Angeles, for a term retroactive to July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, for total funding of $450,000, to provide senior services at the Mini-Multipurpose Senior Center at the Sandra Cisneros Learning Academy, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Aging, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments that are consistent with Mayor and Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the funds for the proposed agreement were provided in the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Adopted Budget and are available in Fund 100/02, Account No. 3040. There is no additional impact on the General Fund. Approval of this agreement is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as onetime funding is being used for one-time expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION (CE) and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT(PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal for the property located at 928 North Western Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article III, Section One, Class One, Category One, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a CE pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC) as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by George Abrahams, Save Hollywood and Doug Haines, La Mirada Avenue Neighborhood Association of Hollywood (Representative: Robert Silverstein, The Silverstein Law Firm), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the CLAAPC in sustaining the Zoning Administrator determination to approve a variance to allow a health club/gymnasium use otherwise not permitted in the RAS3 Zone and 60 square feet of illuminated signage on the ground floor of the building for the use and maintenance of a 6,875 square foot fitness center/gym, for the property located at 928 North Western Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Applicant: Michael Cohanzad, Western Lux LLC

Representative: Matthew Hayden, Hayden Planning

Case No. ZA-2016-4691-ZV-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2016-4692-CE

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1108 South Holt Avenue (Case No. 564404) Assessor I.D. No. 4332-026-002

10155 North Samoa Avenue (Case No. 567337) Assessor I.D. No. 2565-014-038

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (KREKORIAN - MARTINEZ) relative to initiating proceedings to include the Zwebell House, located at 4221 Agnes Avenue, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, Office of Historic Resources, to begin the nomination process to designate the Zwebell House located at 4221 Agnes Avenue, as a Historic-Cultural Monument in the City of Los Angeles.

 

2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety to put a hold on demolition permits requested for the Zwebell House, until the City's Cultural Heritage Commission can review the nomination.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - O’FARRELL) and RESOLUTION relative to various actions relating to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Fiscal Year 2017-18 Adaptation Planning Grant.

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the Director, Bureau of Street Services (BSS), or designee, to execute a Restricted Grant Agreement and any amendments thereto with Caltrans, as may be necessary for the completion of the grant scope.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish a new account within the Transportation Grant Fund No. 655/94 entitled Urban Cooling Strategies for Residential Neighborhoods Serviced by the Orange Line, in the amount of $354,000 from the available cash balance therein.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the BSS to receive grant funds and reimburse the Transportation Grant Fund No. 655 for expenditures made directly from the Transportation Grant Fund.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the BSS to make technical adjustments as necessary and consistent with the Mayor and Council actions on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, REQUEST the Controller to implement these instructions.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

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 Victoria Haiavy v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC575998. (This matter arises out of an alleged dangerous condition involving a trip-and-fall incident that occurred on November 1, 2014, in front of a residential property at 1134 South Alfred Street in Los Angeles.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on January 22, 2018)

MOTION (KREKORIAN - BLUMENFIELD)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $350,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $350,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, in the amount of $350,000 and made payable jointly to the Law Offices of Burg and Brock, and Victoria Haiavy.
   
   
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 City of Los Angeles v. CRA/LA, a California Designated Local Authority, et al., Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2014-80001776-CU-WM-GDS. (This matter arises out of a series of loans extended to CRA/LA by the City of Los Angeles decades ago that were impacted by the Redevelopment Dissolution Statute AB 1X26.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on January 22, 2018)

MOTION (KREKORIAN - BLUMENFIELD)

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

AUTHORIZE and DIRECT Richards, Watson and Gershon (the City’s outside counsel in the above-entitled matter) to dismiss without prejudice the Petition for Writ of Mandate filed on March 4, 2014 against CRA/LA, a California Designated Local Authority, (CRA/LA DLA) and instruct City staff, assisted by Counsel as needed, to continue to work with CRA/LA DLA staff to secure recovery of $20,000,000 through the Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule process.

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 Yuval Bar Zemer, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS161448. (This matter arises from the adoption of Ordinance No. 184099 on February 10, 2016, which amended the Los Angeles Municipal Code to add the Hybrid Industrial Live/Work Zone as a new zoning classification.)

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on January 30, 2018)

NO ACTION TAKEN

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                 PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL