Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, February 20, 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, Englander, Huizar, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (10); Absent: Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian and Martinez (5)

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)

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC).

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the following properties:

(a)17-0160-S199
17-0160-S199
CD 6

14243 West Victory Boulevard.  (Lien: $16,050.64)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(b)17-0160-S690
17-0160-S690
CD 9

1049 East Slauson Avenue.  (Lien: $3,336.33)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(c)17-0160-S691
17-0160-S691
CD 15

10714 South Kalmia Street.  (Lien: $3,636.36)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $3,536.36 AND CONFIRMED
(d)17-0160-S692
17-0160-S692
CD 5

1141 South Orlando Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(e)17-0160-S693
17-0160-S693
CD 7

13143 North Woodcock Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(f)17-0160-S694
17-0160-S694
CD 7

14020 West Hubbard Street.  (Lien: $3,669.19)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 21, 2018
(g)17-0160-S695
17-0160-S695
CD 12

18419 West Devonshire Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(h)17-0160-S696
17-0160-S696
CD 14

4726 East Klamath Place. (Lien: $932.40)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(i)17-0160-S697
17-0160-S697
CD 6

7235 North De Celis Place.  (Lien: $1,003.02)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(j)17-0160-S698
17-0160-S698
CD 9

129 West 73rd Street.  ($2,535.12)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(k)17-0160-S699
17-0160-S699
CD 12

12448 North Henzie Place.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 21, 2018
(l)17-0160-S700
17-0160-S700
CD 2

7935 North Bellaire Avenue.  (Lien: $932.40)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 6, 2018
(m)17-0160-S236
17-0160-S236
CD 15

105 West E Street aka 505 North Avalon Boulevard. (Lien: $2,132.71)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of February 6, 2018)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 6, 2018
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(2)18-1200-S5
18-1200-S5

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Ilissa Gold to the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Ilissa Gold to the CLAAPC for the term ending June 30, 2020 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Gold resides in Council District Four. (Current Commission gender composition: F=3; M=1).

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

 

Background Check: Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 9, 2018

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(3)12-1148
12-1148

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 to 2017-18 for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP).

 

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

 

  1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated January 17, 2018, amending Schedule B of the LAAC Section 4.900.1 to update the list of classifications and salaries of non-represented classifications employed by the LADWP, for FY 2015-16 to 2017-18.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to correct any clerical errors or, if approved by the City Attorney, any technical errors in the above Ordinance.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that any increase in salary costs for non-represented classifications will be absorbed within budgeted funds by the LADWP.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(4)14-1219
14-1219
CD 15

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing an amendment to a Proposition K Grant agreement to extend the deadline to allow the Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) sufficient time to complete design and construction for the WLCAC MudTown Farms - Community Garden Lighting and Fencing Project.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. APPROVE the WLCAC's request to extend the deadline under Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-119012 for design and construction of the WLCAC MudTown Farms - Community Garden Lighting and Fencing Project from June 26, 2016 to March 31, 2019.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 2 to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-119012 to effectuate the extension of the deadline for completion of design and construction.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no immediate impact on the General Fund as a result of the recommended actions.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(5)17-0665-S1
17-0665-S1
CD 1, 13

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to executing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for the construction of the Taylor Yard Bikeway Pedestrian Bridge over Los Angeles River (Bridge) Project.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to execute the MOU between the City and Metro, for an amount not-to-exceed $21,700,000, for the construction of the Bridge (E1907487).

  2. AUTHORIZE the City to accept a not-to-exceed amount of $21,700,000 from Metro, for the construction of the Bridge.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to deposit the funds set forth above in Recommendation Nos. 1 and 2 into the Engineering Special Services Fund; and, APPROPRIATE said funds to the Taylor Yard Bridge (Appropriation Unit No. to be determined), for the construction of the Bridge.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above actions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Public Works reports that there is no direct impact to the General Fund. Metro will provide funding for the construction of the Bridge.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(6)16-0777
16-0777

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the United States Department of Homeland Security, Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16) Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:

    a.  Modify the existing grant budget for the FY16 UASI grant by reallocating funds between projects as described in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated February 1, 2017, attached to the Council file.

    b.  Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to conduct Marine Emergency Response Boat trainings, for up to six sessions at $12,500 per session, for a term of up to 18 months within the grant performance period, and for an amount not to exceed $75,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
     
    c.  Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to perform calibration, maintenance, and certification of Quantifit testers, for a term of up to 18 months within the grant performance period and for a contract amount not to exceed $9,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
     
  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    a.  Transfer appropriations and create new appropriation accounts within Fund No. 59E, FY16 UASI, as follows: 

          Transfer From:         
      Fund  Account Title    Amount
      59E/46  46N938  LAFD Grant Allocation    $253,887.00
      59E/46  46N946  Grant Management and Administration    1,100,000.00
            Total:  $1,353,887.00
             
      Transfer To:          
      Fund  Account  Title    Amount
      59E/46  46N946  Grant Management and Administration    $13,376.00
      59E/46  46P932  Information Technology Agency Grant Allocation   85,816.00
      59E/46  46P146  Mayor   819,794.19
      59E/46  46P299  Reimbursement of General Fund Costs  434,900.81
             Total: $1,353,887.00

    b.  Transfer appropriations within Fund No. 59E to the General Fund for reimbursements as follows:
     
          Transfer From:         
      Fund  Account  Title Amount
      59E/46  46P146  Mayor  $819,794.19
      59E/46  46P932  Information Technology Agency Grant Allocation   85,816.00
             Total:  $905,610.19
             
       Transfer To:          
      Fund  Account Title   Amount
      100/46   001020  Grant Reimbursement    $819,794.19
      100/32   006010  Office and Administrative     85,816.00
             Total:  $905,610.19

    c.  Transfer up to $434,900.81 from Fund No. 59E, Account No. 46P299 to the General Fund, Department No. 46, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.
     
    d.  Transfer cash from Fund No. 59E to reimburse the General Fund, on an as-needed basis, upon presentation of proper documentation by City departments, subject to the approval of the Mayor's Office of Public Safety. 
        
  3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact as a result of these actions.  Approval of the recommendations within the report will allow for the continued expenditure of the FY16 UASI grant.  These actions are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that grant funds are sufficient to support grant activities.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(7)18-0090
18-0090

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the California Attorney General, Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 Privacy and Piracy Fund Disbursement Grant.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute the Privacy and Piracy award between the City of Los Angeles and the California Attorney General's Office for FY 2017-18, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to accept the grant award in the amount of $90,240 for FY 2017-18.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    a.  Establish a receivable for this program in the amount of $90,240 from the California Attorney General's Office.
     
    b.  Establish a new appropriation account within Fund No. 368 as follows:  Account No. 12O930 - FY 17-18 AG Piracy and Privacy Grant Program - $90,240.
     
  4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller 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 the total program cost for an Intellectual Property Specialist will be funded through a $90,240 disbursement from the California Attorney General's Privacy and Piracy Fund.  There is no General Fund impact associated with the acceptance of this grant award.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 


Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(8)16-0037-S61
16-0037-S61

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the monetary donation of $40,844.16, for personnel wellness and morale, for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Devonshire Area.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the monetary donation from the Supporters of Law Enforcement in Devonshire, valued at $40,844.16, to be used for personnel wellness and morale, for the benefit of the LAPD, Devonshire Area; 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.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(9)17-0090-S1
17-0090-S1

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY and HOUSING COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to adding Article 25 to Chapter 1, Division 10 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to require a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for Proposition HHH funded projects.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a final draft Ordinance adding Article 25 to Chapter 1, Division 10 of the LAAC to require a PLA for Proposition HHH funded projects that includes the following amendment:

Clarification that the PLA applies only to Fiscal Year 2018-19 bond issues and future ones.

 

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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(10)18-0065
18-0065

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to discrepancies between the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) and the Los Angeles Municipal Code regarding sick leave policies.

 

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Englander - Koretz - Ryu):

 

REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to amend the LAAC to adhere to both the local newest provisions and State law with regards to sick leave policies, for non-represented employees; and, that the same language be submitted to the Executive Employee Relations Committee (EERC), for the represented employees, for the EERC review.

 

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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(11)14-1319
14-1319

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Confidential Management Representative Unit.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action on January 9, 2018, approving the benefits and salaries agreed to in the Association of Confidential Employees' MOU for the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2021.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADWP reports that the fiscal impact associated with the proposed contract annualized over the five year MOU term, inclusive of Cost-of-Living Adjustments of 2.9 percent based on Consumer Price Index, is an estimated increase in direct costs of $260,000.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 11, 2018

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(12)14-1319-S1
14-1319-S1

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Management Employees Unit.

 

Recommendation for Council action: 

 

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action on January 9, 2018, approving the benefits and salaries agreed to in the Management Employees Association MOU for the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2021.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADWP reports that the fiscal impact associated with the proposed contract is approximately $1.8 million for direct costs or $2.8 million including estimated impact to overtime and pensions. Assumptions are based on Cost-of-Living Adjustments of 2.9 percent based on Consumer Price Index and other identified miscellaneous new MOU provisions. Any additional funding needed to cover these estimated costs will be pursued through LADWP’s budgetary re-estimation process.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 11, 2018

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(13)10-1658-S5
10-1658-S5
CD 7

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) and the Discovery Science Center of Los Angeles (DSCLA) regarding the transfer of Proposition K maintenance funds to DSCLA.

 

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

 

APPROVE the proposed MOU and REQUEST the President and Secretary, Board of Recreation and Parks, to execute the MOU between the RAP and the DSCLA in order to facilitate the transfer of Proposition K maintenance funds awarded for the maintenance of the DSCLA facility located at Hansen Dam, and to provide that in the future, DSCLA may directly apply for Proposition K maintenance funding.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. Approval of the MOU would authorize the transfer of $158,122 in Proposition K maintenance funds to DSCLA, which were previously awarded to the RAP on the agency's behalf. The term of the proposed MOU will be effective for fifteen years, with any additional funding subject to the outcome of subsequent award cycles conducted for Proposition K maintenance funds.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 10, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 10, 2018)

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR URGENT FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Blumenfield
(1)
ITEM NO.(14)14-1416-S1
14-1416-S1
CD 1

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to negotiating and executing a Subordination Agreement and related documents for two Proposition K Grant Agreements for the Pico Union Housing Corporation’s (PUHC) Outdoor Basketball Court Project located at 1038 Venice Boulevard.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. APPROVE the PUHC’s request that the City subordinate the City’s Deed of Trust and Assignment of Rents, as amended, relating to the Promissory Notes for each of the following:

    1. Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-119014 for the PUHC - Outdoor Basketball Court Project.

    2. Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-119025 for the PUHC - Outdoor Basketball Court Lighting Project.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to negotiate and execute a Subordination Agreement, and related document(s), for each of the above-referenced Proposition K Grant Agreements, to effectuate the subordination, subject to:

    1. PUHC executing and recording an Amended Deed of Trust and Assignment of Rents for each of the two Grant Agreements, to include all of the parcels that comprise PUHC’s headquarters located at 1038 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015.

    2. Review and approval of the Subordination Agreements and related documents by the City Attorney.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no immediate impact on the General Fund as a result of the recommended actions.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(15)17-1142-S1, 15-0719-S17
17-1142-S1, 15-0719-S17

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the maintenance of the pavement on the City’s bicycle network.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motions (Blumenfield - Huizar) and (Krekorian - Bonin - Englander):

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to report regarding recent efforts to inspect the existing bicycle network and to bring pavement on the network into a state of good repair.

  2. INSTRUCT the LADOT, before new on-street bicycle infrastructure is installed, to obtain a certification from the BSS that the pavement is in a state of good repair with respect to the new bicycle facility.

  3. INSTRUCT the BSS and LADOT to report with a comprehensive plan to ensure that the pavement on the bicycle network is maintained in a state of good repair, including the resources necessary to regularly inspect the network, make small and large asphalt repairs, and restore striping and other pavement markings.

  4. INSTRUCT the LADOT, in coordination with the BSS and the Bureau of Engineering, to inspect the present condition of every lane mile of Class I and Class II bike paths and lanes within the city to produce a timeline and cost estimate for bringing any deficient pavement up to appropriate safety standards and to report to Council on these matters.

  5. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to review the report and prepare budgetary instructions necessary to effectuate repairs on any deficient infrastructure found during the course of the review.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(16)18-0058
18-0058
CD 4

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a haul route appeal for the property located at 1328 North Devlin 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, and Article III, Section One, and Class Three, Category One, and Class Three, Category Six, of the City CEQA Guidelines (ENV-2017-3778-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 Mario M. Sherman (Representative: Jonathan B. Wolf, Gibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet and Wittbrodt LLP) from the determination of the BBSC, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the BBSC in approving an application to export 2,800 cubic yards of earth, for the property located at 1328 North Devlin Drive, subject to Conditions of Approval, inasmuch as the appeal was withdrawn.

 

Applicant/Owner: Sunset Partners Ventures LLC

 

Board File No. 170133

 

Environmental No. ENV-2017-3778-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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(17)17-1008
17-1008
CD 2

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to declaring City-owned property located on Runnymeade Street as surplus and evaluating the feasibility of a direct sale of the property.

 

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

 

  1. DECLARE the City-owned parcel located on Runnymeade Street between Tyrone and Hazeltine Avenues (Assessor’s Parcel No. 2215019901) as a surplus asset.

  2. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD) to immediately initiate the surplus property process and conduct a Class A appraisal.

  3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to evaluate the feasibility of a direct sale of the property at fair market value.

  4. DIRECT the GSD, with the assistance of the CAO and the City Attorney, to take all necessary steps and prepare all required documents to effectuate the potential direct sale of the parcel.

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(18)18-0060, 18-0061
18-0060, 18-0061
CD 4

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to haul route appeals for the project located at 8673 West Franklin Avenue, 1601 North Mountcrest Avenue and 8745-8757 West Hollywood Boulevard.

 

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-2017-2041-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 Doheny-Sunset Plaza Neighborhood Association, Inc. (Representative: Jamie T. Hall, Channel Law Group, LLP) from the determination of the BBSC, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the BBSC in approving:
  6.  

    1. An application to export 4,339 cubic yards of earth for the property located at 8673 West Franklin Avenue and 1601 North Mountcrest Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval, inasmuch as the appeal was withdrawn.
    2.  

    3. An application to export 7,386 cubic yards of earth for the property located at 8745-8757 West Hollywood Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval, inasmuch as the appeal was withdrawn.

 

Applicant: Craig Fry and Associates

 

Owner: H and F Development, LLC

 

Board File Nos. 170056, 170057

 

Environmental No. ENV-2017-2041-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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(19)16-0986
16-0986

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the development of a quarterly report using Homeless Management Information System data on the outcomes of homeless individuals.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Harris-Dawson - Krekorian - Bonin):

  1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to work with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to develop a quarterly report using Homeless Management Information System data on the outcomes of homeless individuals, and provide contextually relevant analysis that assesses the performance of LAHSA programs at bringing people permanently out of homelessness.

  2. DIRECT HCIDLA to consider which programs are most effective at aiding the different demographic groups that comprise the homeless population in the City to help focus the efforts of service providers when catering to the varied challenges facing each homeless demographic.
       

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

For:

West Hills Neighborhood Council

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(20)15-1138-S28
15-1138-S28

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Comprehensive Homeless Strategy Quarterly Performance Report for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2016-2017.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the August 25, 2017 Homeless Strategy Committee report relative to the Comprehensive Homeless Strategy Quarterly Performance Report for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2016-2017.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(21)18-0110
18-0110
CD 2

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 276 in the Studio City Area in Council District Two.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the establishment of PPD No. 276, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54,  is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. FIND that the adjacent businesses and their employees from Ventura Boulevard cause adverse parking impacts on the adjacent residential blocks south of Ventura Boulevard from which the residents deserve immediate relief.

  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing PPD No. 276 pursuant to City Council's March 16, 2016 Rules and Procedures for Preferential Parking Districts (Council file No. 15-0600-S62) to include the residential area generally bounded in a clockwise manner by the following:

    1. Sunshine Terrace between Picturesque Drive and Sunshine Court

    2. Berry Drive between alley south of Ventura Boulevard and Laurie Drive

    3. Sunshine Terrace between Berry Drive and Fruitland Drive

    4. Ridgemoor Drive between alley south of Ventura Boulevard and Berry Drive

    5. Tropical Drive between alley south of Ventura Boulevard and Sunshine Terrace

    6. Eureka Drive between alley south of Ventura Boulevard and dead end south of Ventura Boulevard

    7. Farley Court between Sunshine Terrace and dead end south of Ventura Boulevard

    8. Fruitland Drive between alley south of Ventura Boulevard (north intersection) and alley south of Ventura Boulevard (south intersection)

    9. Vineland Avenue (east side) between alley south of Ventura Boulevard and Fruitland Drive

    10. Vineland Avenue between Fruitland Drive and Lankershim Boulevard

    11. Willow Crest Avenue between residential area south of Ventura Boulevard and dead end south of Ventura Boulevard

    12. Lankershim Boulevard between alley east of Ventura Boulevard and Fredonia Drive

    13. Willow Crest Avenue between dead end north of Vineland Avenue and dead end south of Vineland Avenue

    14. Willow Crest Place between Willow Crest Avenue and dead end north of Willow Crest Avenue

    15. Terryview Drive between Willow Crest Avenue and dead end south of Willow Crest Avenue

    16. Wrightwood Drive between Vineland Avenue and Wrightwood Place

    17. Wrightwood Place between Wrightwood Drive and dead end north of Wrightwood Drive

    18. Brill Drive between Eureka Drive and dead end south of Sunshine Terrace

    19. Hendley Drive between Brill Drive and dead end south of Brill Drive

    20. Decente Drive between Berry Drive and Decente Court

    21. Berry Court between Berry Drive and dead end south of Berry Drive

    22. Sunshine Court between Berry Drive and dead end south of Sunshine Terrace
                                             
  4. AUTHORIZE the following parking restrictions for use on the residential portions of all streets in PPD No. 276:

    1. 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 276 PERMITS EXEMPT
                     
    2. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM; 2 HOUR PARKING, 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 276 PERMITS EXEMPT

    3. NO PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 276 PERMITS EXEMPT
                 
  5. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within the boundaries of PPD No. 276, as specified by LAMC Section 80.54.
           
  6. DIRECT the LADOT to post or remove the authorized PPD No. 276 parking restrictions on the residential portions of the street segments detailed above in Recommendation No. 3, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited in the interest of traffic flow or public safety, upon receipt and validation of petitions containing signatures from 75 percent of the dwelling units on a street segment requesting installation or removal of the parking restriction set forth in Recommendation No. 4, after establishment of PPD No. 276 by City Council, without any further action of the City Council.

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing, administering, and enforcing PPD No. 276.  Additionally, violations of the posted parking restrictions may result in fines to be deposited in the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
ITEM NO.(22)17-1150-S1
17-1150-S1
CD 11

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the use of submerged tidelands and a portion of park property at Dockweiler State Beach for a proposed Subsea FiberOptic Cable System connecting the United States and the Asia Pacific Region.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the Agreement and revised attachments, attached to the Council file, regarding the use of a portion of park property under the jurisdiction of the City’s Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) at Dockweiler State Beach for a proposed Subsea Fiber-Optic Cable System connecting the United States and the Asia Pacific Region, also referred to as the Los Angeles Trans-Pacific Telecommunications Cable Hub.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact to RAP’s General Fund with the approval of the Agreement. Approving the Agreement will have a positive revenue impact to RAP.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 9, 2018

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(4)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(23)18-0900-S13
18-0900-S13
CD 3

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Amigo Avenue and Sherman Way 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 31, 2018.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 24, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Amigo Avenue and Sherman Way 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, $952.88 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 18, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(3)
SET FOR HEARING ON APRIL 24, 2018
ITEM NO.(24)18-0900-S14
18-0900-S14
CD 7

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Wealtha Avenue and Sheldon Street No. 1 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 31, 2018.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 24, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Wealtha Avenue and Sheldon Street No. 1 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, $1,553.84 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 18, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(3)
SET FOR HEARING ON APRIL 24, 2018
ITEM NO.(25)18-0900-S15
18-0900-S15
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 Corbin Avenue and Nashville 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 February 2, 2018.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 24, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Corbin Avenue and Nashville 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, $5,361.41 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 18, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(3)
SET FOR HEARING ON APRIL 24, 2018
ITEM NO.(26)18-0900-S16
18-0900-S16
CD 2

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Fair Avenue and Burbank 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 February 8, 2018.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 24, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Fair Avenue and Burbank 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, $1,371.19 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 18, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(3)
SET FOR HEARING ON APRIL 24, 2018
ITEM NO.(27)18-0900-S17
18-0900-S17
CD 5

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Pico Boulevard and Roxbury Drive 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 February 8, 2018.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 24, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Pico Boulevard and Roxbury Drive 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, $659.76 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 18, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(3)
SET FOR HEARING ON APRIL 24, 2018
ITEM NO.(28)18-0119
18-0119

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to a position exemption request of one Principal City Planner for the Department of City Planning (DCP), from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the exemption of one Principal City Planner (Class Code 7946) for the DCP, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b)(1).

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Mayor. 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 - MARCH 2, 2018

 

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

 

(Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(29)18-0010-S3
18-0010-S3

MOTION (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. 

 

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

 

  1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 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.

  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.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(30)14-1174-S1
14-1174-S1
CD 1

MOTION (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.

 

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

 

  1. RESCIND prior Council action of July 1, 2016 relative to allocating CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds from the Five Redevelopment Project Areas within Council District One to extend affordability covenants on existing affordable housing units (Council file No. 14-1174-S1).

  2. REVERT the allocation of $2,580,000 in CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds from the Pico Union 2 Redevelopment Project Area for the Casa Carmen Senior Apartments (Council file No. 16-0184) to their original source.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(3)
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
06-2604-S2
06-2604-S2

MOTION (KORETZ - KREKORIAN) relative to authorizing the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to use the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 during normal business hours.

COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
18-0004-S1
18-0004-S1
Adrian MolinaCedillo - Buscaino
Lee Unkrich Cedillo - Buscaino
Coco Day in LACedillo - Buscaino
Darla K. AndersonCedillo - Buscaino
Anthony GonzalezCedillo - Buscaino
Veronica Olmos McDonnell            Cedillo - Buscaino

ENDING ROLL CALL
Ending Roll Call

Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (15)

Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Adjournment

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

By:

 

 

Council Clerk                                          PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL