2225 East 1st Street aka 2235 East 1st Street.  (Lien: $9,891.51)

135 East Waterview Street.  (Lien: $5,180.28)

11614 North Herrick Avenue.  (Lien: $3,894.95)

8440 North Sepulveda Boulevard.  (Lien: $2,701.56)

5732 South Central Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

9960 North Tujunga Canyon Boulevard.  (Lien: $2,623.29)

7424 South Main Street aka 7426 South Main Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

9451 South Denker Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

9206 South Harvard Boulevard.  (Lien: $3,500.24)

4310 North McKinley Avenue aka 850 East 43rd Street.  (Lien: $3,623.63).

1435 West 66th Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

3035 East Tatum Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

7853 North Mammoth Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

812 South Grand Avenue.  (Lien: $932.40)

4572 West 28th Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for storm drain on property lying southwest of San Fernando Road and northwest of Division Street - Right of Way No. 36000-1855 (Dedication).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the January 16, 2018 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,317 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes on the northwesterly side line of La Tijera Boulevard southwest of Alvern Circle - Right of Way No. 36000-10070 (Dedication).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the December 19, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Joseph Halper to the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Joseph Halper to the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2019, to fill the vacancy created by Ms. Misty Sanford, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Halper resides in Council District 11. (Current Board composition: M=0; F=4.)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

Background Check: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 16, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 16, 2018)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of Dispute Resolution Training for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the donation of services of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution Training, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, valued at $75,000, to be utilized for the benefit of the LAPD; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the retention of outside counsel, at no cost to the City, for litigation challenging private development projects.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to continue its Land Use/California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Panel by executing three-year term contracts for legal services to defend the City in land use and CEQA litigation with: Jenkins and Hogin, LLP; Remy Moose and Manley, LLP; Burke Williams and Sorensen, LLP; Meyers Nave; Downey Brand LLP; Thomas Law Group; and, Best Best and Krieger LLP.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, without the need for further Council approval, to employ individual firms on the Land Use/CEQA Panel, to defend the City in Real Party litigation.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute reimbursement contracts with project applicant(s) pursuant to which applicant(s) agree to pay the reasonable costs and fees billed by a Land Use/CEQA Panel firm retained by the City to defend a challenge to the applicant's private project.
   
   

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.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the annual review of the status of Reserve Fund loans and recommended loan write-offs.

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

1. WRITE OFF $3,006,061.63 in Reserve Fund loans and advances listed on Attachment 1 of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated January 17, 2018 (attached to the Council file [C.F.] No. 13-1465).
   
   
2. INSTRUCT departments with pending billings to work with the special fund administrators and report back to the CAO in 90 days on the status of loans listed on Attachment 1 of the CAO report dated January 17, 2018 (attached to C.F. No. 13-1465) as requiring further analysis.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT departments to continue to submit invoices as soon as possible to the appropriate City department(s) in order to recover Reserve Fund loans made for special fund expenditures.
   
   
4. WRITE OFF $38,949,166.12 in Reserve Fund loans, identified as Judgment Obligation Bonds on Attachment 1 of the CAO report dated January 17, 2018 (attached to C.F. No. 13-1465), if the receipt of Judgment Obligation Bond proceeds does not occur by April 4, 2018 (C.F. No. 16-1322).
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections as necessary to those transactions included in this report to implement Mayor and Council intentions.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact resulting from the actions recommended within this report, as the 2017-18 Budget does not assume the repayment of these loans. In addition, these actions will not impact the current status of the Reserve Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an update on the previously proposed debt financing of various judgment obligations.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated November 20, 2017 inasmuch as the CAO is not recommending proceeding with an issuance of Judgment Obligation Bonds, and its report is for informational purposes only.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that approval of this recommendation will have no impact on the General Fund. Costs totaling approximately $116,000 incurred as part of the initial work and the validation process related to the Judgment Obligation Bonds will be paid from the Capital Finance Administration Fund.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to redefine the term stevedores.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino - Bonin):

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Office of Finance, to report on the feasibility and fiscal impact of amending the LAMC to redefine the term stevedores to include mechanics that perform maintenance and repair of terminal operation equipment including ship-to-shore cranes, chassis, refrigerated containers and other equipment to stevedores.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to delinquent account receivables submitted by the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) and the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the Collections Board of Review (Board) recommendation to authorize the HCIDLA to remove from its active accounts receivables 26 uncollectible invoices totaling $49,267.53.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Board recommendation to authorize the LAFD to remove from its active accounts receivables five invoices totaling $5,685.81.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board reports that the proposed actions will decrease the City's receivable base by $54,953.34.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Annual Statement of Investment Policy.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the Office of Finance report dated December 6, 2017 relative to the Annual Statement of Investment Policy.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Investment Reports for the months of October and November 2017.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the Investment Reports submitted by the Office of Finance for the months of October and November 2017.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by E! Entertainment.

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

APPROVE the refund claim filed by E! Entertainment in the amount of $341,597.58, 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.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT(PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal for the property located at 6400 West Hayes Drive.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15331 (Class 31) of the State CEQA Guidelines, and Article III, Section One, Class One, Category One and Class One, Category Five, of the City CEQA Guidelines, 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 PLUM Committee as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO GRANT IN PART/DENY IN PART THE APPEAL filed by Stephane Guy Taieb, and THEREBY SUSTAIN IN PART the decision of the Director of Planning's determination to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project in the Carthay Circle Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, for the property located at 6400 West Hayes Drive, subject to Conditions of Approval as modified by the PLUM Committee on February 6, 2018.

Applicant: Stephane Guy Taieb

Representative: George Taylor Louden AIA, GTL/HA

Case No. DIR-2017-2204-COA-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2017-2205-CE

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.

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 9, 2018

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

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal for the property located at 12575 Beatrice Street, 12553-12575 West Beatrice Street, and 5410-5454 South Jandy Place.

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 the MND No. ENV-2016-1209-MND, and all comments received, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; that the MND reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; that the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and, ADOPT the MND, and the MMP prepared for the MND.

 

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

 

3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Susanna Karney Flaster, Karney Management Company (Representative: Robert Glushon and Kristina Kropp, Luna and Glushon), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) in approving a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Section 12.24-U.14 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), to allow a Major Development Project involving the construction of an approximately 200,000 square foot office building in the M2-1 Zone, and a Site Plan Review, pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05, to allow for the construction, use, and maintenance of a project involving the construction of an approximately 200,000 square foot office building in the M2-1 Zone, for the demolition of an existing 23,072 square foot office building, accessory structures and surface parking, and the construction of a 135-foot tall office building with associated parking, landscaping, and hardscape on the project site in the M2-1 Zone, with the new building including approximately 196,100 square feet of office space located on the fourth to eighth floors, a 2,500 square foot cafe/restaurant with outdoor seating and smaller retail spaces on the ground floor, and 900 square feet of retail space on the second and third floors, amounting to a total building space of 199,500 square feet, including approximately 48,584 square feet of landscaping (e.g., trees, green space, etc.) and 47,198 square feet of hardscape area (e.g., courtyards, pathways, etc.) throughout the project site and on the new building terraces on the upper levels, in additon to 1.5 levels of subterranean parking and 3.5 above ground parking levels with 845 parking spaces, 20 surface spaces on the east side of the 12541 Beatrice Street building, for a total of 865 spaces, (the existing approximately 87,881 square foot office building located 12541 Beatrice Street will remain with new site landscape and hardscape improvements and will be incorporated into the overall project, and a covered ground-level walk in the middle of the building will provide east-west pedestrian circulation through the project), for the property located at 12575 Beatrice Street, 12553-12575 West Beatrice Street, and 5410-5454 South Jandy Place, subject to Conditions of Approval as modified by PLUM Committee on January 30, 2018.

Applicant: Kevin Mansfield, NSB Associates, Inc.

Representative: Michael Chait, Chait and Company, Inc.

Case No. CPC-2016-1208-CU-SPR

Environmental No. ENV-2016-1209-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 13, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 13, 2018)

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an agreement with Playcore Wisconsin, Inc, DBA GameTime (Gametine) for as-needed purchase of playground equipment, surfacing, site furnishing and related products and services.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary, Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners, to execute the agreement with GameTime for as-needed purchase of playground equipment, surfacing, site furnishing and related products and services for a period of four-and-one-half years with two two-year renewal options with a maximum allowable compensation of $7,000,000 annually, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed agreement will be funded on a project-by-project basis from various funding sources. The contract will be subject to the availability of funds. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. This recommendation complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time revenue will be used to fund one-time expenditures.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – MARCH 9, 2018

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

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF 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)

(Continued from Council meeting of January 31, 2018)

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the extension of the contract between the City and JWCH, Incorporated for the Mini Twelve Step House Capital Improvement Project from January 31, 2018 to December 31, 2018.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price - Ryu):

1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), with the assistance of the City Attorney, to extend the contract between the City and JWCH, Incorporated for the Mini Twelve Step House Capital Improvement Project (Contract No. 127409) from January 31, 2018 to December 31, 2018.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the HCIDLA to make any technical changes or adjustments to the above instruction in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion.

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.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Co., for the installation of security bollards in the Central Terminal Area at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. DECLARE under Charter Section 371 (e) 5 that as an exception to the competitive bidding and competitive sealed proposals the award of sole source contract to be of urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health or property.
   
   
3. APPROVE the two-year contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Co., for the installation of the security bollards in the Central Terminal Area at LAX for costs not to exceed $26,263,572.
   
   
4. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on January 18, 2018 by Resolution No. 26412 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Co., for the installation of the security bollards in the Central Terminal Area at LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Authority to allocate $29,329,906, which includes project contingencies, soft costs, and planning and environmental costs beyond those for the Hensel Phelps contract, is being requested by the LAWA from the Board of Airport Commissioners. Funding is available from the LAX Revenue Fund to finance Phase 2 of the security bollards fabrication and installation project. Costs incurred for this project will be capitalized and recovered through terminal rates and charges. This project and contract award comply with LAWA’s adopted financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 27, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 27, 2018)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) agreement with the United States Soccer Federation, Inc., who is representing the Membership Association coordinating the bid with the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the LAWA agreement with the United States Soccer Federation, Inc. to perform certain obligations to the Membership Association and/or FIFA.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on February 1, 2018, by Resolution No. 26417 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Airport Agreement with the United States Soccer Federation, Inc.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAWA reports that approval of this action will improve the Los Angeles and United 2026's bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States and Los Angeles. If the United States and Los Angeles are selected as host, the region will experience a significant increase in visitors leading up to and during the games. As the largest airport in the region and a major gateway for international passengers, the majority of these visitors will arrive and depart the City and the United States through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The incremental passengers attributed to the games are likely to increase LAX's concessions, parking, ground transportation, Passenger Facility Charge and Customer Facility Charge revenues. Such incremental revenues will benefit the airport's financial metrics and cash flows available to support LAX capital programs.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 2, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 28, 2018)

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) staff to attend the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) / Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) / Homeland Security Investigations Working Group and Commanders' meetings in Tucson, Arizona.

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

AUTHORIZE the LAPD staff to attend the ICAC / FBI / Homeland Security Investigations Working Group and Commanders' meetings to be held February 13 - 15, 2018, in Tucson, Arizona.

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.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF 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 -  MARCH 6, 2018

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

(Continued from Council meeting of February 2, 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 La Cienega Boulevard and Boden 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 January 12, 2018.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 11, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the La Cienega Boulevard and Boden 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, $7,545.78 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:  April 4, 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 Vanowen Street and Yolanda Avenue 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 January 12, 2018.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 11, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Vanowen Street and Yolanda Avenue 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, $895.71 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:  April 4, 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 Gramercy Place and Marathon 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 January 19, 2018.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 11, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Gramercy Place and Marathon 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, $1,076.75 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:  April 4, 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 Vista Street and Hawthorn Avenue 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 January 22, 2018.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 11, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Vista Street and Hawthorn Avenue 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, $171.51 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:  April 4, 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 Moorpark Street and Auckland Avenue 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 January 22, 2018.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 11, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Moorpark Street and Auckland Avenue 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, $558.71 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:  April 4, 2018)

10958 South Broadway (Case No. 4800) Assessor I.D. No 6074-014-039

10958 South Broadway (Case No. 110833) Assessor I.D. No 6074-014-039

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of MANDY PATINKIN on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of MANDY PATINKIN at 6243 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of GINA LOLLOBRIGIDA on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of GINA LOLLOBRIGIDA at 6361 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of MINNIE MOUSE on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of MINNIE MOUSE at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of MARY J. BLIGE on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of MARY J. BLIGE at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of GILLIAN ANDERSON on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of GILLIAN ANDERSON at 6508 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

MOTION (O'FARRELL - KORETZ) relative to accepting payment for City resources for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' (AMPAS) to hold the 90th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on March 4, 2018.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ACCEPT the payment of $340,000 for City resources for the AMPAS to hold the 90th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on March 4, 2018.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to negotiate a contract between the City and AMPAS for City resources to hold future Academy Awards in the City of Los Angeles.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the CAO to execute and administer the contract between the City and AMPAS, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

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 Zeferina Rodriguez and Juan Rodriguez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC607813. (This matter involves an allegedly dangerous condition of public property which allegedly caused a vehicle-versus-pedestrian traffic accident which occurred at the intersection of Sheridan Street and Cummings Street, in the City of Los Angeles.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on January 29, 2018)

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend up to $2,500,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $2,500,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts as follows:
   
   
   1. $2,270,000 made payable to AlderLaw, PC; The Torkzadeh Law Firm; Zeferina Rodriguez and Juan Rodriguez.
      
      
   2. $230,000 made payable to Pacific Life and Annuity Services, Inc.
      
      
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 Dolores Lusitana v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC596575. (This matter involves a trip-and-fall incident which occurred on August 21, 2015 near 1600 Main Street.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on January 29, 2018)

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $125,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $125,000 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 $125,000 and made payable to Belofsky and Hanker, LLP and Dolores Lusitana.
   
   
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.

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                              PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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Regular meeting recessed at 11:06 a.m.
Special meeting convened at 11:06 a.m.
Special meeting adjourned at 11:07 a.m.
Regular meeting convened at 11:07 a.m.