Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, February 13, 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, Cedillo, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell, Rodriguez, and President Wesson (11); Absent: Buscaino, Krekorian, Price and Ryu (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)17-0900-S122
17-0900-S122
CD 15

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the 8th Street and Centre 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 12, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on March 6, 2018 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
CONTINUED HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON MARCH 6, 2018
ITEM NO.(2)17-0900-S123
17-0900-S123
CD 10

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Olympic Boulevard and Ardmore 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 12, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on March 6, 2018 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
CONTINUED HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON MARCH 6, 2018
ITEM NO.(3)17-0900-S124
17-0900-S124
CD 2

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Matilija Avenue and Erwin 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 12, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on March 6, 2018 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
CONTINUED HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON MARCH 6, 2018
ITEM NO.(4)17-0900-S125
17-0900-S125
CD 2

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Klump Avenue and Cumpston 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 12, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on March 6, 2018 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
CONTINUED HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON MARCH 6, 2018
ITEM NO.(5)17-0900-S126
17-0900-S126
CD 4

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Ventura Boulevard and Kester 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 12, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on March 6, 2018 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
CONTINUED HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON MARCH 6, 2018
ITEM NO.(6)17-0900-S127
17-0900-S127
CD 4

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Moorpark Street and Lemona 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 12, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on March 6, 2018 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
CONTINUED HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON MARCH 6, 2018
ITEM NO.(7)18-0067
18-0067
CD 10

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at Seratal Food Market located at 3601 West 3rd Street.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Seratal Food Market located at 3601 West 3rd Street will serve a Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.

  2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at 3601 West 3rd Street.

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

 

Applicant: Seratal Inc / Munira Tayyib

 

Representative: Munira Tayyib

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 23, 2018

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - GRANT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY APPLICATION
ITEM NO.(8)17-1313
17-1313
CD 2

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on the northwesterly line of Valleyheart Drive, southwest of Laurel Canyon Boulevard - Right of Way No. 36000-10063 (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 November 21, 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 $3,416.51fee 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.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(9)18-0022
18-0022
CD 6

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at First Round Sports Bar located at 16451-16455 Vanowen Street.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at First Round Sports Bar located at 16451-16455 Vanowen Street will serve a Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.

  2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at 16451-16455 Vanowen Street.

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

 

Applicant: Jesus Morales

 

Representative: Gavin McKiernan

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 4, 2018

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - GRANT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY APPLICATION
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(10)13-0192
13-0192

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the formulation of a multiple-provider carshare fixed-space and point-to-point carshare permit program.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the revised Rules and Guidelines for Fixed Space Carshare Pilot Program and Free Floating Carshare Permit Pilot Program as detailed in Attachments A and B, respectively, of the January 24, 2018 Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report, attached to the Council file, which are necessary for implementation and program management of the Multiple-Provider Carshare Permit Pilot Program.

  2. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make minor changes to the Rules and Guidelines as necessary to ensure flexible management of daily operation of the above pilot carshare programs.

  3. RECEIVE and APPROPRIATE funding from payments for compensation for parking revenue loss or other parking fees, permit fees, parking space conversion fees, and administrative costs related to the carshare pilot programs into a Carshare Program account within the Permit Parking Program Revenue Fund No. 49C with a stipulation that funding would not be expended without further policy direction from City Council.

  4. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance amending Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.58.1 allowing the LADOT to charge fees associated with the Fixed Space and Free Floating Multiple-Provider Carshare Permit Pilot Programs.

  5. DIRECT the LADOT to:

    1. Report in 180 days and again in 365 days with an update on the pilot carshare program.

    2. Conduct community outreach and lead a one-time application for a Coastal Development Permit for up to 20 Fixed Space carshare spaces in the Coastal Zone.

    3. Modify operator insurance requirements for Comprehensive Automobile Liability to establish minimum limits of $100,000 (bodily injury per person), $300,000 (bodily injury maximum), and $100,000 (property damage) per incident.

    4. Report on the technology and/or process improvements needed to provide automatic notifications to operators of upcoming temporary parking restrictions that impact carshare vehicle locations.

    5. Require all operators to prepare an equity plan that sets benchmarks and require regular reporting on those benchmarks.

    6. Report back in 180 days on recommendations for a City equity program based on initial program data, available funding, and input from community and industry stakeholders.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that these new programs will require lead time for outreach and marketing prior to their launch.  Assuming that the pilot program is approved in January and the Ordinance is adopted by late February, the initial implementation process could take an additional three to four months to complete the work on Qualified Carshare Organizations (QCO's) outreach, engineering assessment, space conversion, and final inspections.  The LADOT anticipates collecting fees beginning in mid-2018 and expects participation from three to six QCO's, potentially deploying anywhere from 50 to 200 vehicles in Fiscal Year 2018-19.  This could potentially generate between $75,200 and $218,750 annually for the Carshare Program Account within the Permit Parking Program Revenue Fund No. 49C. Special Parking Revenue Fund No. 363 will be impacted as the parking meter recovery payments received from the carshare program will be appropriated into the Carshare Program account within the Permit Parking Program Revenue Fund No. 49C.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (WESSON - BONIN)

 

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

 

  1. MODIFY Recommendation No. 5 (c) of the Transportation Committee Report to change the operator insurance requirements for Comprehensive Automobile Liability for property damage from $100,000 to $25,000 per incident.

  2. AMEND section 8.5 of the amended Rules and Guidelines for Fixed Space Carshare Pilot Program and Free Floating Carshare Permit Pilot Program to require vehicles to have emissions standards of 28 MPG at the start of the Pilot Programs, but to require that vehicles have emissions standards of 30 MPG by the end of the second year of the Pilot Programs and to further require that these emission standards be increased by one MPG per year after the end of the second year.

 

ADOPTED

Adopted as Amended, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(11)RELATED TO ITEM NO. 12 (16-1178-S1)16-1178
16-1178

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise (LA:RISE) Expansion Pilot Program combining rapid re-housing and transitional social enterprise jobs for homeless individuals in the San Fernando Valley and South Los Angeles Regions.

 

Recommendations for Council:

 

  1. ACCEPT the LA:RISE Expansion Pilot Program evaluation results contained in the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) report, attached to the Council file. 

  2. INSTRUCT the EWDD and Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to make enhancements to the LA:RISE Expansion Pilot Program design, resulting from lessons learned and process improvements outlined in this report, to continue with a phase two version of the program for the current program year to serve an additional 50 homeless individuals.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The EWDD reports that  there is no additional impact on the City’s General Fund.  LA:RISE and rapid rehousing services are funded through the approved Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(12)RELATED TO ITEM NO. 11 (16-1178)16-1178-S1
16-1178-S1

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to authorizing the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to access $1,000,000 of earmarked Unappropriated Balance (UB) funds from the 2017-18 Adopted Budget for implementation of the Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise (LA:RISE) 3.0 Program.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to accept $1,000,000 of earmarked UB funds from the 2017-18 Adopted Budget to fully implement the expansion of the LA:RISE Program (The EWDD has previously accepted $1,000,000 in City General City Purposes Funds through the Year 18 Workforce Development Board Annual Plan for LA:RISE). 

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,000,000 cash from the City UB Fund No. 100/58 to the LA RISE- City GF Homeless Program Fund No. 10C. 

  3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller’s instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to review by the City Administrative Officer; and, REQUEST the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The EWDD reports that all recommendations contained in its December 4, 2017 report, attached to the Council file, will have no negative financial impact on the City General Fund, inasmuch as the LA:RISE funds were previously allocated to this program.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(13)18-0087
18-0087

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to determining the extent of errors in the calculation and allocation of sales tax throughout the City of Los Angeles, and options for remedies.

 

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

 

INSTRUCT the Office of Finance, in consultation with the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to report within 90 days to address the following:

 

  1. Determine the extent of the issue regarding the miscalculation of sales tax throughout the City of Los Angeles.

  2. Determine if the sales tax receipts are being properly allocated to the City of Los Angeles.

  3. Provide information regarding potential options to remedy the issue going forward.

  4. Provide options to retroactively remedy any sales tax miscalculation, erroneous collection, and/or erroneous allocation of sales tax receipts.

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(14)16-0377-S1
16-0377-S1

TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to instructing City Departments to use eCivis as the official tracking tool for competitive grants and for the electronic transmittal for acceptance of grant funds.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

 

  1. REQUEST the Economic and Workforce Development Department, City Attorney, Department of Recreation and Parks, and Los Angeles Fire Department to immediately begin using eCivis as the official tracking tool for competitive grants, and electronically generate the transmittal for acceptance of grant funds (Grant Award Acceptance Form) for Council approval, as part of the Phase I eCivis Grants Management Program; and, to report to Council in 90 days on the status of using eCivis.

  2. DIRECT all other City departments to begin using eCivis as the official tracking tool for competitive grants, and electronically generate the transmittal for acceptance of grant funds (Grant Award Acceptance Form), as part of the Phase 11 eCivis Grants Management Program, immediately after the Phase I departments provide their initial status report to Council; and, report to Council 90 days after the implementation of eCivis.

  3. TRANSFER $27,550 within the City Administrative Officer (CAO) Fund No. 100/10, from Account No. 001010 (Salaries General) to Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services) to fund the proposed modification to the eCivis Grants Management System; and, AUTHORIZE the CAO to prepare Controller instructions and make any technical adjustments as necessary.

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(15)18-0044
18-0044

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the use of Parking Lot 5, at the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument (El Pueblo), for temporary use as emergency shelter for those experiencing homelessness.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Huizar - Bonin), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

  1. INSTRUCT the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), subject to confirmation of available savings, to amend Contract No. C-126258 with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to reduce by up to $2,001,303 and reallocate this amount for construction and six months operation of a potential shelter at El Pueblo Parking Lot 5 (Lot 5).

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish a new account within the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54, entitled El Pueblo Shelter and appropriate the amount of $1,370,000.
                   
    2. Increase appropriations in Account No. 43P479, CES Crisis and Bridge, within the HCIDLA General Fund Program, Fund No. 10A/43, HCIDLA General Fund Program and appropriate the amount of $631,303.

    3. Upon receipt of the Measure H Bridge Loan repayment due from the LAHSA on January 31, 2018:

      1. Decrease $2,001,303 from Account No. 43N482 CES Rapid Re-housing for Singles and Youth, within Fund No. 10A/43, HCIDLA General Fund Program.

      2. Transfer cash in the amount of $1,370,000 from Fund No. 10A/43 to the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program, Fund No. 100/54, account entitled El Pueblo Shelter.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to prepare Controller instructions, and make necessary technical adjustments to carry out the intent of this Council action; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement those technical adjustments.

  4. REFER the following to the Homelessness and Poverty Committee for consideration upon completion of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis:

    1. Approval of the use of Parking Lot 5 at the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, located at 711 North Alameda Street, for temporary use as an emergency shelter to house men and women experiencing homelessness for up to 36 months, pursuant to case law regarding the use of park land.

    2. Request for LAHSA to procure a non-profit service provider to operate a temporary crisis shelter at 711 North Alameda Street for up to six months through June 30, 2018, with the option to extend for a total of no more than 36 months.

    3. Request for LAHSA, with assistance of the Homelessness Coordinator, to report with recommendations to fund the operations of the shelter beyond June 30, 2018, including a Request for Proposal for continued operations.

  5. FIND that Motion (Huizar - Bonin) is intended only to establish various funding mechanisms to support the potential use of Lot 5 for the purposes outlined in the Motion, and does not constitute an approval of the Lot 5 project.  Any decision to use Lot 5 for the purposes outlined would be made, if at all, once staff has completed its analysis under CEQA and the matter is brought back to Council.

       

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(16)18-0900-S11
18-0900-S11
CD 11

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

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated January 29, 2018.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 17, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Penmar Avenue and Palms Boulevard Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $387.82 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 11, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
SET FOR HEARING ON APRIL 17, 2018
ITEM NO.(17)18-0900-S12
18-0900-S12
CD 4

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Santa Monica Boulevard and McCadden Place 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 29, 2018.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 17, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Santa Monica Boulevard and McCadden Place Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,100.88 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 11, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
SET FOR HEARING ON APRIL 17, 2018
ITEM NO.(18)17-0900-S143
17-0900-S143
CD 1

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

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 21, 2017.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 17, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Brilliant Drive and Brilliant Place 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, $419.27 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 11, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
SET FOR HEARING ON APRIL 17, 2018
ITEM NO.(19)17-0900-S144
17-0900-S144
CD 12

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Porter Ranch Drive and Rinaldi Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 21, 2017.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 17, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Porter Ranch Drive and Rinaldi 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, $24,429.47 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 11, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
SET FOR HEARING ON APRIL 17, 2018
ITEM NO.(20)

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-S39
18-0005-S39
CD 2

11228 West Oxnard Street (Case No. 605354) Assessor I.D. No. 2337-011-015

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
(b)18-0005-S40
18-0005-S40
CD 9

1421 East 50th Street (Case No. 505136) Assessor I.D. No. 5107-030-024

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
(c)18-0005-S41
18-0005-S41
CD 10

3930 West Adams Boulevard (Case No. 556939) Assessor I.D. No. 5051-003-010

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
(d)18-0005-S42
18-0005-S42
CD 14

1902 East City View Avenue (Case No. 609570) Assessor I.D. No 5175-023-009

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
(e)18-0005-S43
18-0005-S43
CD 15

906 North Fries Avenue (Case No. 534763) Assessor I.D. No. 7416-032-028

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(21)17-1428
17-1428
CD 14

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for a portion of Flower Street between 3rd Street and Hope Street (VAC - E1401329).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate a portion of Flower Street between 3rd Street and Hope Street as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated December 14, 2017, 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 to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Price
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 9, 2018
ITEM NO.(22)17-1423
17-1423
CD 4

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for an east/west alley northerly of Wilshire Boulevard between Norton Avenue and the north/south alley easterly of Norton Avenue (VAC - E1401330).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate an east/west alley northerly of Wilshire Boulevard between Norton Avenue and the north/south alley easterly of Norton Avenue as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated December 14, 2017, 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, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(23)17-0755
17-0755

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to accepting the Financial Alignment funds from the California Department of Aging and amending Contract No. C-130125 with the Center for Health Care Rights for provision of Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) services.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the 2017-18 Financial Alignment Budget Summary and Standard Agreement No. F2-1718-25.

  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Aging (Aging), or designee, to execute the Standard Agreement No. F2-1718-25.

  3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Aging, or designee, to execute the proposed amendment to Contract No. C-130125 with Center for Health Care Rights, to amend the Contractor’s units of service and to add the Financial Realignment funds from the California Department of Aging to increase the maximum contract amount by $164,614 from $636,635 to $801,249, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to disburse funds to the recommended service provider upon submission of proper demand of the General Manager, Aging, or designee.

  5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish new accounts and appropriate $182,904 within the HICAP, Fund No. 47Y as follows:

      Account No.  Account Title  Amount 
       02P102  Aging  $18,290
       02PD03  Financial Alignment  $164,614
           $182,904
         
    2. Increase appropriations in Fund No. 100/02, and transfer on an as-needed basis as follows:

        Fund No.  Dept. Account No.  Account Title  Amount   
      From:  47Y   02  02P102  Aging $18,290   
       To: 100  02  001010  Salaries, General $18,290  
            
  6. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Aging, or designee, to prepare Controller’s instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, 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 funding for the proposed amendment is provided by the California Department of Aging. There is no impact on the General Fund. Approval of this amendment is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as one-time funding is being used for one-time expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Health, Education and Neighborhood Councils Committee waived consideration of the above matter)



Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
ITEM NO.(24)18-0010-S2
18-0010-S2

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - ENGLANDER) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Reginald McLendon and injury of Gregory McLendon on September 17, 2017. 

 

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

 

  1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $75,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Reginald McLendon and injury of Gregory McLendon on September 17, 2017.

  2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

  3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.

  4. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the reward notice in the Our Weekly, Los Angeles Sentinel and LA Watts Times, in addition to the regular publications used by the City Clerk for reward notices, to ensure adequate community notice.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(3)
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
18-0010-S3
18-0010-S3MOTION (PRICE - WESSON) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Jose Juan Ramos on December 18, 2017.
14-1174-S1
14-1174-S1MOTION (CEDILLO - PRICE) relative to rescinding prior Council action of July 1, 2016 regarding the allocation of CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds from the five Redevelopment Project Areas within Council District One.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
18-0004-S1
18-0004-S1
CocoO'Farrell - Martinez
Lady BirdO'Farrell - Martinez
The Boss Baby             O'Farrell - Martinez

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
Geneva CoxWesson - All Councilmembers
Dennis Victor Aneiros, Sr.             Rodriguez - All Councilmembers
Seymour M. RosenEnglander - All Councilmembers
Mickey JonesEnglander - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez and President Wesson (13); Absent: Buscaino and Ryu (2)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Signature

 

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

 

 

By

          Council Clerk                               PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL