Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM



(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL

Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (11); Absent: Englander, Huizar, Krekorian and Price (4)

Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items Noticed for Public Hearing
ITEM NO.(1)09-0969
09-0969

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Sections 19.00 through 19.10 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to update fees for applications and appeals for planning approvals.

 

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

 

  1. FIND, that the adoption of the Ordinance does not constitute a project, as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), which states that a project does not include the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
  2.  

  3. FIND, that the adoption of the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA, based upon CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), which states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
  4.  

  5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated December 12, 2017, amending Sections 19.00 through 19.10 of the LAMC to update fees for applications and appeals for planning approvals.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

Against:

Harbor Gateway North Neighborhood Council

Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Counci

 

Against, unless Amended:

Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council

Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council

Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council

Empowerment Congress North Area Neighborhood Council

Echo Park Neighborhood Council (formerly Greater Echo Park Elysian Neighborhood Council)

Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council

 

No Position:

Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council

Encino Neighborhood Council

 

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of February 9, 2018)

 

ADOPTED

 

AMENDING MOTION 1A (BONIN - BUSCAINO)

 

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

 

AMEND the Ordinance attached to the report of the Planning and Land Use Management Committee to replace the fee amount listed in the Type of Application table on page 25, Section 19.06.A, second entry (Coastal Development Permit for Single Family residential dwelling with no exceptions), with the amount of $6,876.

 

ADOPTED

 

Adopted as Amended - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Rodriguez
(3)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(2)17-0900-S128
17-0900-S128
CD 4

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Sunset Boulevard and Detroit 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 December 13, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on March 7, 2018 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
CONTINUED HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON MARCH 7, 2018
ITEM NO.(3)17-0900-S129
17-0900-S129
CD 5

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

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on December 13, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on March 7, 2018 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
CONTINUED HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON MARCH 7, 2018
ITEM NO.(4)17-0900-S130
17-0900-S130
CD 13

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Lucile Avenue and Hoover 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 December 13, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on March 7, 2018 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
CONTINUED HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON MARCH 7, 2018
ITEM NO.(5)17-0900-S131
17-0900-S131
CD 2

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Hazeltine Avenue and Valerio 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 December 13, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on March 7, 2018 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
CONTINUED HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON MARCH 7, 2018
ITEM NO.(6)17-0900-S132
17-0900-S132
CD 13

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

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on December 13, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on March 7, 2018 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
CONTINUED HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON MARCH 7, 2018
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(7)18-1200-S4
18-1200-S4

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Aura Garcia to the Board of Public Works.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Aura Garcia to the Board of Public Works for the term ending June 30, 2019, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Ms. Luz Rivas, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Garcia currently resides in Council District Seven. (Current Commission gender composition: M = 3; F = 1)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

 

Background Check: Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 26, 2018

 

LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 23, 2018

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(8)18-0050
18-0050

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the selection of Mr. Neil M. Guglielmo as the General Manager for the Los Angeles City Employees' System (LACERS).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

CONCUR with the LACERS Board of Administration's action to appoint Mr. Neil M. Guglielmo as General Manager of LACERS, pursuant to Charter Section 1108(b).

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(9)17-1396
17-1396
CD 2

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change for the property located at 7707 North Ethel 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-2015-3478-MND, adopted on August 25, 2016 (under related Case No. AA-2015-3479-PMLA), and pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, as supported by the Addendum dated October 17, 2017, no major revisions are required to the MND, and no subsequent environmental impact report nor negative declaration is required for approval of the project.
  2.  

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

  5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 16, 2017, effectuating a Zone Change from RA-1 to (T)(Q)RS-1, subject to (T) and (Q) Conditions, for the creation of three single-family lots on an existing 19,596 square foot lot, with two new single-family homes measuring a maximum of 27 feet six inches high and 7,500 square feet in floor area, both two stories, proposed on newly created Lots A and B, respectively, with the existing 1,620 square foot single-family dwelling remaining on Lot C, providing a minimum of two residential parking spaces per unit, for the property located at 7707 North Ethel Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.
  6.  

  7. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G:
  8.  

    ...property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q 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.

     

  9. 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.
  10.  

  11. 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: Simon Khachatryan

 

Representative: Oscar Ensafi

 

Case No. APCNV-2015-4198-ZC

 

Environmental No. ENV-2015-3478-MND

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 7, 2018

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(10)17-1182
17-1182

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to reducing the membership of the Innovation and Performance Commission to nine.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated January 10, 2018 amending Section 8.231 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to reduce the membership of the Innovation and Performance Commission to nine members, and to authorize the Mayor to appoint three members and the Council President to appoint six members from nominations submitted by the Chairs of the Budget and Finance, Personnel and Animal Welfare, and Public Works and Gang Reduction Committees.

 

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.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(11)17-1429
17-1429
CD 2

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change for the property located at 5137-5149 1/2 North Colfax 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 MND No. ENV-2016-121-MND, 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.  

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

  5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated October 26, 2017, effectuating a Zone Change from [Q]C2-1VL (Commercial Zone) to (T)(Q)RAS3-1VL (Residential/Accessory Services Zone), subject to the (Q) and (T) Conditions of Approval, for the demolition of an existing office building, restaurant, four residential dwelling units, and an offsite sign (billboard), and the construction, use, and maintenance of 12 single-family dwellings, three stories in height, with 28 parking spaces (including four guest spaces), in a Small Lot Subdivision, for the property located at 5137-5149 1/2 North Colfax Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.
  6.  

  7. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G:
  8.  

    ...property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q 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.

     

  9. 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.
  10.  

  11. 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: Peterberg Companies

 

Representative: Adam Goldberg

 

Case No. APCSV-2016-120-ZC-SPPA-SPP

 

Environmental No. ENV-2016-121-MND

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 15, 2018

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(12)17-1446
17-1446
CD 11

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with Solar Turbines, Inc., for the operation of the Central Utility Plant's two solar co-generation units 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 III Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the five-year contract with Solar Turbines, Inc., for the operation of the Central Utility Plant's two solar co-generation units at LAX for an amount not-to-exceed $7,227,860.

  3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on December 14, 2017 by Resolution No. 26395  authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the contract with Solar Turbines, Inc., for the operation of the Central Utility Plant's two solar co-generation units at LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Partial funding for the contract is available in the Fiscal Year 2017-18 LAWA Operating Budget in LAX Cost Center No. 11500070 - Central Utility Plant, Commitment Item 520 - Contractual Services. Additional funds in an amount of $260,000 will be appropriated and allocated from the LAX Revenue Fund to the same cost center. Funding for subsequent years will be requested through the annual budget process. The contract complies with LAWA’s adopted financial policies.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – FEBRUARY 26, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – FEBRUARY 23, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(13)17-1438
17-1438

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:

    a. Accept the award of the FY 2017-18 STEP from the California Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $5,139,000 for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.
     
    b.  Execute the FY 2017-18 STEP Grant Agreement on behalf of the City and submit the necessary agreements and documents relative to the grant award, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
     
    c.  Execute a Professional Services Agreement with two selected vendors for a term of 12 months within the applicable grant performance period, for a sum not to exceed $25,000, for the provision of phlebotomist services, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
     
  2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:

    a.  Spend up to the grant amount of $5,139,000 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
     
    b.  Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the LAPD Grant Trust Fund No. 339/70.
     
    c.  Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
     
  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    a.  Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $5,139,000 to appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70, for the disbursement of the FY 2017-18 STEP Grant funds.

    b.  Increase appropriations on an as-needed basis from the FY 2017-18 STEP Grant, account number to be determined, Fund No. 339/70, to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amounts as follows:
     
         Account No. 001092  Overtime Sworn  $4,609,000
      Account No. 001090  Overtime Civilian  $160,742
  4.    

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations within this report will allow for the expenditure of the FY 2017-18 STEP Grant award totaling $5,139,000. There is no impact to the General Fund as a result of these recommendations. These actions are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies, whereas one-time grant funding will be used for one-time program expenditures. There are no matching funds required.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 


Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(14)17-0002-S134
17-0002-S134

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding HR 4013 (Maloney), which would appropriate funding to address the budgetary shortfall essential to complete the 2020 Decennial Census.

 

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

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for HR 4013 (Maloney), which would appropriate funding to address the budgetary shortfall essential to complete the 2020 Decennial Census.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(15)18-0002-S8
18-0002-S8

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) proposal to include a citizenship question on the 2020 Census questionnaire.

 

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

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 Federal Legislative Program, OPPOSITION to the DOJ’s proposal to include a citizenship question on the 2020 Census questionnaire.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(16)18-0002-S10
18-0002-S10
CD 7

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding the Proposition 84 grant performance period for the West Lakeside Street Park project.

 

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

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for extending the Proposition 84 grant performance period for the West Lakeside Street Park project from June 30, 2018 to June 30, 2020.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(17)18-0002-S11
18-0002-S11

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION establishing the City's position relative to expanding the definition of gravely disabled to include medical treatment where the lack or failure of such treatment results in substantial physical harm or death.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Buscaino – Englander – Huizar – Ryu – Harris-Dawson – Wesson), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for legislation that would expand the definition of gravely disabled (California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5000 et seq.,) to include medical treatment where the lack or failure of such treatment results in substantial physical harm or death while maintaining safeguards to protect an individual’s rights.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(18)18-0062, 18-0062-S1
18-0062, 18-0062-S1
CD 4

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a haul route appeal for the properties located at 9425-9429 and 9435-9441 West Lloydcrest Drive.

 

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, Article III, Section One, and Class Three, Category One of the City CEQA Guidelines (ENV-2017-2746-CE).
  2.  

  3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners (BBSC) as the Findings of the Council.
  4.  

  5. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Paula Kane and Michael Gold (Representative: Ernest J. Guadiana, Elkins Kalt Weintraub Reuben Gartside LLP) from the determination of the BBSC, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the BBSC in approving:
  6.  

    1. An application to export 5,000 cubic yards of earth, for the property located at 9425-9429 West Lloydcrest Drive, subject to Conditions of Approval, inasmuch as the appeal was withdrawn.
    2.  

    3. An application to export 5,000 cubic yards of earth, for the property located at 9435-9441 West Lloydcrest Drive, subject to Conditions of Approval, inasmuch as the appeal was withdrawn.

 

Applicant/Owner: Avra Properties Beverly Hills, LLC

 

Board File Nos. 170099, 170100

 

Environmental No. ENV-2017-2746-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 - FEBRUARY 20, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 20, 2018)

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(19)

RESOLUTIONS relative to removing various properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the following properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP), inasmuch as the owner(s) have corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (LAHCID), Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the LAHCID's report attached to the Council File:

(a)18-0005-S44
18-0005-S44
CD 13

1263 North Lyman Place (Case No. 533616) Assessor I.D. No. 5542-018-013

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(20)18-0051
18-0051
CD 2

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for a portion of southwesterly side of Ventura Boulevard from approximately 720 feet to 835 feet westerly of Whitsett Avenue (VAC - E1401331).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate a portion of southwesterly side of Ventura Boulevard from approximately 720 feet to 835 feet westerly of Whitsett Avenue as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated January 17, 2018, attached to the Council file, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.

  2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to:

    1. Investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.

    2. Report to the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee relative to the feasibility of vacating the requested area.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(21)18-0114
18-0114
CD 3

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - BONIN) relative to a personal services contract with Tamaki Consulting to provide services to Council District Three.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the personal services contract with Tamaki Consulting to provide services to Council District Three from February 20, 2018 to December 31, 2018 in an amount not to exceed $60,000.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of Council District Three to execute said contract on behalf of the City.

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for Fiscal Year 2017-18 and to reflect it as a charge against the budget of the involved Council Office.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(22)13-0531
13-0531
CD 9

MOTION (PRICE - WESSON) relative to amending prior Council action of May 22, 2013 regarding a service provider at the Old Junipero Serra Library.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AMEND prior Council action of May 22, 2013 regarding a service provider at the Old Junipero Serra Library to adopt the following:

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a twenty-year lease for $1 per year with Teens Exploring Technology (TXT) in exchange for the provision of critical community and social services at the Old Junipero Serra Library in South Los Angeles.

  2. FIND that TXT is a unique community development organization that focuses on disadvantaged and at-risk young people and actively collaborates with residents, businesses, leaders in the technology sector, civic leaders, local government and local schools that trains young people in technology to encourage entrepreneurship and the pursuit of higher education in computer science and tech fields.

  3. FIND that TXT  specializes in and provides residents of South Los Angeles the following services and opportunities: youth development, educational programs and assistance, specialized training in computer science and coding, leadership development, and economic growth.

  4. FIND that TXT is a uniquely qualified organization that has the financial resources, staffing and expertise to provide the specific services described above to low-income and at-risk youth in South Los Angeles, and has agreed to assume responsibility for all building repairs and ongoing maintenance.

  5. FIND that TXT serves over 1,500 youth per year through their Summer Coding Leadership Academy, Hustle N' Code Hackathon, and local TXT School Chapters resulting in over 10,000 hours of computer science instruction and 100 percent of participants going on to attend a four-year university, services valued at over $200,000 annually.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
, Rodriguez
(3)
ITEM NO.(23)17-1105-S1
17-1105-S1

MOTION (ENGLANDER - BUSCAINO) relative to approval of funding instructions to facilitate the purchase of maritime response equipment to be used by first responders in the event of a terrorist incident.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), to expend funds in the amount of $475,000 in accordance with the FY 2015 Port Security Grant Program (FY2015 PSGP) award, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for the performance period of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2018, and any extension of the performance period granted by FEMA:

    1. $300,000 from Fire Department Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 006020,  Operating Supplies Account.

    2. $175,000 from Fire Department Fund No. 100/38, Account No.  001098, Variable Staffing Overtime

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $300,000 from Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 001012 (Salaries Sworn) to Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 006020 (Operating Supplies) to front-fund the purchase of equipment.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to deposit grant funds into Fund No. 335/38, Account No. 38907M (2015 Port Security Grant) as reimbursements are received.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer reimbursement grant funds from Fund No.  335/38, Account No. 38907M, upon submission of proper documentation by the LAFD of costs incurred during the FEMA grant performance period, to the following:

    1. $225,000 to Fire Department Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 006020, Operating Supplies Account

    2. $131,250 to Fire Department Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 001098, Variable Staffing Overtime

  5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $43,750 from Special Training Fund  No. 40J, Account No. 3840JB, to Fire Department Fund  No. 100/38, Account No.  001098, Variable Staffing Overtime, upon submission of proper documentation by the LAFD costs incurred during the FEMA grant performance period.

  6. AUTHORIZE the LAFD 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.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(24)14-1698-S1
14-1698-S1
CD 1

MOTION (CEDILLO - BONIN) relative to the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $28,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition and construction of the Washington View Apartments (Project) located at 720 West Washington Boulevard.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. WAIVE the City of Los Angeles Multifamily Bond Policy to allow the California Public Finance Authority to issue the bonds not to exceed $28,000,000 on behalf of the Project, located at 720 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, in Council District 1.

  2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to execute and enforce the terms of the Regulatory Agreement with Borrower prior to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) hearing and notify the City Clerk that a Regulatory Agreement has been executed.

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule a TEFRA Hearing on the agenda for the City Council meeting, subject to confirmation from HCIDLA that a Regulatory Agreement has been executed, to be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the agenda for the City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 consideration of the TEFRA hearing results and adoption of the attached TEFRA hearing Resolution to follow the conduct of the public hearing.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
(2)
Closed Session
ITEM NO.(25)18-0077
18-0077

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 Maria Delores Ramirez v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. CV-15-02179 MWF-FFM; Ninth Circuit No. 17-56195. (This matter involves an appeal from a judgment entered after a jury verdict in favor of Plaintiff Maria Delores Ramirez.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on February 5, 2018)

 

MOTION (ENGLANDER - KORETZ)

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend up to $1,500,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter (this amount shall be in lieu of and satisfy a judgment previously entered against the City).

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,500,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, in the amount of $1,500,000 and made payable to Cheong Denove Rowell and Bennet Client's Trust Account.

  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.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
(2)
MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
16-0876-S8
16-0876-S8

MOTION (O'FARRELL - MARTINEZ) relative to amending prior Council actions of February 24, 2017 and May 23, 2017 regarding the matter of a Consultant / Canvassing for Signatures / Potential Permit Parking Districts / Request for Bids / Paramount Pictures Corporation to pay for completion of the services provided.

18-0010-S4
18-0010-S4

MOTION (MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL) relative to an offer of reward for the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Angel Maciel on October 29, 2017.

COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
18-0004-S1
18-0004-S1
Andrew and Adela Sibler              Buscaino - Cedillo

At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
18-0003-S1
18-0003-S1
Marcia Beatrice Arnold Wesson - All Councilmembers
Shirley Ford Harris-Dawson - All Councilmembers
Hirsch Adell                               Koretz - All Councilmembers 

ENDING ROLL CALL
Ending Roll Call

Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (12); Absent: Englander, Huizar and Rodriguez (3)

Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Adjournment

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

By:

 

 

Council Clerk                                       PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL