Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, March 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, Cedillo, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (13); Absent: Buscaino and Huizar (2)
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-S684
17-0160-S684
CD 3

18145 West Karen Drive.  (Lien $3,725.47)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of February 16, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(b)17-0160-S685
17-0160-S685
CD 1

1815 South Magnolia Avenue.  (Lien: $2,281.74)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of February 16, 2018)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $1,791.79; CONTINUED TO APRIL 18, 2018
(c)17-0160-S602
17-0160-S602
CD 5

1290 South Holmby Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of February 16, 2018)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $890.40 DUE TO PARTIAL PAYMENT; CONTINUED TO APRIL 18, 2018
(d)17-0160-S617
17-0160-S617
CD 4

8312 West Utica Drive. (Lien: $2,293.55)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of February 16, 2018)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
CONTINUED TO APRIL 18, 2018
ITEM NO.(2)17-0900-S133
17-0900-S133
CD 14

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Broadway and 2nd 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 January 16, 2018 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on April 10, 2018 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
CONTINUED HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON APRIL 10, 2018
ITEM NO.(3)17-0900-S134
17-0900-S134
CD 14

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Alameda and 1st Streets No. 1 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 January 16, 2018 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on April 10, 2018 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
CONTINUED HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON APRIL 10, 2018
ITEM NO.(4)17-0900-S135
17-0900-S135
CD 13

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Sunset Boulevard and Bronson 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 January 16, 2018 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on April 10, 2018 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
CONTINUED HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON APRIL 10, 2018
ITEM NO.(5)17-0900-S136
17-0900-S136
CD 14

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Chestnut Avenue and Hough 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 January 16, 2018 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on April 10, 2018 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
CONTINUED HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON APRIL 10, 2018
ITEM NO.(6)17-0900-S137
17-0900-S137
CD 6

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Louise Avenue and Archwood 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 January 16, 2018 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on April 10, 2018 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
CONTINUED HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON APRIL 10, 2018
ITEM NO.(7)17-0900-S138
17-0900-S138
CD 4

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Tiara Street and Sylmar 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 January 16, 2018 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on April 10, 2018 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
CONTINUED HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON APRIL 10, 2018
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(8)16-1470
16-1470
CD 5

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to zone changes from R1-1 to various new R1-Variation Zones to provide regulations for single-family dwellings for the preservation of neighborhood character.

 

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

 

  1. FIND, based on independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in Negative Declaration No. ENV-2016-2111-ND, adopted on October 13, 2016 (under Case No. CPC-2016-2115-CA); and pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report, negative declaration, nor addendum is required for approval of the project.

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

  3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated January 19, 2017 effecting a zone change, from R1-1 to new zone(s), to those parcels lying within the Ordinance Map(s) in the following neighborhoods to provide new specialized development regulations for single-family residential zoned property:

    Neighborhood:  Council District: New Zone(s):
    Cheviot Hills 5 R1V2

       
  4. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the ORDINANCES dated November 10, 2016, December 8, 2016 and January 19, 2017 related to Crestview, East Venice, and Faircrest Heights.

 

Applicant: City of Los Angeles, DCP

 

Case No. CPC-2016-2112-ZC

 

CEQA No. ENV-2016-2111-ND

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

For, if amended:  South Robertson Neighborhood Council

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 20, 2018

 

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

 

URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING

 

(Continued from Council meeting of March 9, 2018; Amending Motion 2A adopted on March 9, 2018)

 

ADOPTED

 

AMENDING MOTION (KORETZ - O'FARRELL)

 

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

 

AMEND the Planning and Land Use Management Committee Report to present and adopt the accompanying Ordinance, in lieu of any other prior Ordinances attached to the Council file.

 

ADOPTED

 

 

Adopted as Amended, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(9)18-0133
18-0133

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE  COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to proposed Power Sales Agreement (PSA) No. BP 17-036 with the American Renewable Power- Loyalton Biomass Project (ARP-Loyalton) and Fiscal Agency Agreement (FSA) No. 17-037 with the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for the purchase of 8.9 Megawatts of biomass energy.

 

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

 

  1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of February 13, 2018, Resolution No. 018-148 authorizing the execution of PSA No. BP 17-036 with ARP- Loyalton and FSA No. BP 13-056 with the SCPPA  for the purchase of 8.9 Megawatts of biomass energy.
           
  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated March 1, 2018 approving:

    1. The ARP-Loyalton PSA No. BP 17-036

    2. The ARP-Loyalton FSA No. BP 17-037, both by and between the City of Los Angeles, acting by and through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and the SCPPA; and, delegating to the Board limited authority to amend such agreements.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(10)18-0037
18-0037

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE  COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to proposed Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement Agreement DWP No. BP 17-017 with the United States Department of Energy’s (DOE) Western Area Power Authority (WAPA), Nevada Power Company (dba NV Energy), and Southern California Edison (SCE) for the operation, maintenance, replacement, ownership and interconnections at Mead Substation.

 

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

 

  1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of January 9, 2018, Resolution No. 018-117 authorizing the execution of BP 17-017  with the DOE WAPA, Nevada Power Company, and SCE for the operation, maintenance, replacement, ownership and interconnections at Mead Substation.
           
  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated  January 18, 2018 approving the Agreement for the operation, maintenance, replacement, ownership and interconnections at Mead Substation among the DOE's WAPA, Nevada Power Company (dba NV Energy), the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), and SCE (DWP No. BP 17-017); and, delegating to the Board limited authority to amend such agreement.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of DWP BP 17-017 is anticipated to impact the LADWP Power Revenue Fund with an initial annual expense of approximately $79,000. There is no financial impact to the City General Fund. The proposed Agreement complies with the LADWP's adopted Financial Policies.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(11)16-1318
16-1318
CD 3

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to correcting certain scrivener’s errors relating to the legal description of the surplus properties sold at auction.

 

(Communication from the General Manager, Department of General Services Adopted on March 9, 2018)

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(12)13-0586
13-0586

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-124676 with Xerox State and Local Solutions to change the contractor name to Conduent State and Local Solutions, Inc.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-124676 with Xerox State and Local Solutions to reflect the contractor's name change to Conduent State and Local Solutions, Inc.


Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that there is no impact on the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 9, 2018

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(13)18-0008-S10
18-0008-S10
CD 3

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along Glade Avenue between Erwin Street and Victory Boulevard.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Blumenfield - Bonin):

 

  1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. along Glade Avenue between Erwin Street and Victory Boulevard.

  2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the street listed above in Recommendation No. 1.

  3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.

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, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(14)17-0397
17-0397

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to setting parking meters so that customers are only charged for time periods within the parking meters' posted hours of operation.

 

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Blumenfield - Bonin):

 

RECEIVE and FILE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report dated February 16, 2018 relative to setting parking meters so that customers are only charged for time periods within the parking meters' posted hours of operation.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there may be an impact to the General Fund. Council frequently declares a surplus of the Special Parking Revenue Fund (SPRF) to be deposited into the General Fund. Implementation of this policy is expected to reduce SPRF parking meter revenue an estimated $900,000 per year.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(15)17-1137
17-1137

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to developing a specific implementation strategy for the Vision Zero policy.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian - Ryu - Blumenfield):

 

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to begin reporting no later than December of each year with a set of proposed Vision Zero hazard mitigation projects for consideration by Council and for inclusion in the Mayor’s proposed budget that seeks to achieve the following objectives:

 

  1. The Vision Zero implementation strategy should prioritize projects demonstrably likely to produce the greatest reductions of injuries and fatalities, and the order in which projects are proposed to be implemented should reflect this objective.

  2. When developing projects for inclusion in the Vision Zero program each year, LADOT should incorporate a data validation process to ensure that the high injury network supporting data was appropriate and reliable and endeavor to seek finer data from all sources to the extent that it is available.

  3. Any proposed projects for Vision Zero should recommend roadway improvements that are backed by High Injury Network data, and select the most appropriate mitigation measures for the types of collisions and injuries that data indicates are most prevalent within the proposed project area.

  4. In an effort to align the Vision Zero program with the City’s parallel objectives of both reducing harm for the City’s residents as well as achieving significant liability cost savings, the Vision Zero strategy should appropriately prioritize projects that address known threats to public safety, with consideration given to severity, vulnerability, social equity and cost-effectiveness.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there is no anticipated fiscal impact to the General Fund due to this action.

 

Community Impact Statement: Yes

Against: Mid City West Neighborhood Council

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(16)18-0008-S7
18-0008-S7
CD 8

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions on certain street segments in Council District Eight.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Harris-Dawson - Englander):

 

  1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. along the following street segments:

    1. Hyde Park Boulevard between 8th Avenue and South Van Ness Avenue

    2. West 67th Street between 8th Avenue and South Van Ness Avenue

    3. West Slauson Avenue between Edgemar Avenue and Alviso Avenue

    4. South Verdun Avenue between West Slauson Avenue and West 60th Street

    5. Alsace Avenue between West Slauson Avenue and West 59th Street

  2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the streets listed above in Recommendation No. 1.

  3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.

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, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(17)18-0008-S11
18-0008-S11
CD 6

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain streets in Council District Six.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Martinez - O'Farrell):

 

  1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. along both sides of the following street segments:

    1. Sunburst Street from Canterbury Avenue to Roslyndale Avenue

    2. Mercer Street from Canterbury Avenue to end of the cul de sac

    3. Judd Street from Canterbury Avenue to Obeck Avenue

    4. Pinney Street from Canterbury Avenue to Obeck Avenue

    5. Filmore Street from Canterbury Avenue to Bordeaux Avenue

  2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the streets listed above in Recommendation No. 1.

  3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.

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, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(18)18-0149
18-0149
CD 10

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to conducting a neighborhood traffic study in the area bounded by West 39th Street to the north, West Vernon Avenue to the south, South La Brea Avenue to the west and Arlington Avenue to the east.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Wesson - Harris-Dawson - Price):

 

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to conduct a neighborhood traffic study in the area bounded by West 39th Street to the north, West Vernon Avenue to the south, South La Brea Avenue to the west and Arlington Avenue to the east, including updated traffic volume counts and a realistic evaluation of the forthcoming Metro Crenshaw light rail station.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

CONTINUED

 

AMENDING MOTION (WESSON - HARRIS-DAWSON)

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AMEND the Transportation Committee report to revise the boundaries of the proposed neighborhood traffic study, as follows:

 

West Jefferson Boulevard to the north, West Slauson Avenue to the south, South La Brea Avenue to the west and Arlington Avenue to the east.

 

CONTINUED

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT AND AMENDING MOTION CONTINUED TO MARCH 27, 2018
ITEM NO.(19)15-0024
15-0024

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Second Amendment to a Cooperation Agreement with the Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles and Emphasys Computer Solutions, Inc. (Emphasys) for a regional affordable housing listing service.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to:

    1. Negotiate and execute a Second Amendment to a Cooperation Agreement (Contract No. C-125926) with the Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles and Emphasys to increase compensation by $106,075 for Year 3 funds for a total amount of $273,420, for a retroactive term for 12 months from July 14, 2017 through July 13, 2018, in substantial conformance with the draft Amendment attached to the August 12, 2016 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file, and subject to the following:

      1. Funding availability

      2. Satisfactory contractor performance

      3. HCIDLA work requirements

      4. Compliance with all City contracting requirements

      5. Approval by the City Attorney as to form

    2. Prepare Controller’s instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, Authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Decrease appropriations in funds and accounts as follows:

      Fund Account  Title   Amount
      561 43P299 Reimbursements the General Fund $8,158.00
      55J 43P299 Reimbursements the General Fund 17,768.00
      815 43P299 Reimbursements the General Fund   9,564.00
           Total:  $35,490.00

             
    2. Increase appropriations in funds and accounts as follows:

      Fund  Account  Title   Amount
      561  43P143  Housing and Community Investment   $8,158.00
      55J 43P143  Housing and Community Investment   17,768.00
      815  43P143  Housing and Community Investment    9,564.00
           Total:  $35,490.00

             
    3. Increase appropriations in the amount of $35,490.00 within Fund No. 100/43, Account No. 3040 Contractual Services.

    4. Transfer appropriations within Fund No.100/43 as follows:

        Account  Title    Amount
      From:  1010  Salaries, General   $70,585.00
      To:  3040  Contractual Services   $70,585.00

 

Fiscal Impact Statement Submitted:  The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.  The proposed Second Amendment to a Cooperation Agreement (Contract No. C-125926) with the Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles and Emphasys will be paid for by the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fund No. 561, the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund No. 55J, and the Municipal Housing Finance Fund No. 815.  The recommendations contained in the February 9, 2018 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that the costs for the Cooperation Agreement will be paid by special funds.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(20)17-1125
17-1125

TRANSPORTATION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEES' REPORTS relative to developing a pilot program to test dockless bike sharing in the City of Los Angeles. 

 

  1. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT

    Recommendations for Council action:

    1. NOTE and FILE the December 7, 2017 Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report relative to dockless bike share.  

    2. DIRECT the LADOT to report in 45 days with draft rules and regulations for a dockless bike share program.
                     
  2. PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT

    Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the recommendations of the Transportation Committee, as amended to include the following recommendations:

  1. Instruct the LADOT to include in the report an estimated cost for enforcement and administration based on the size of the fleet.

  2. Request that enforcement responsibility be with the Bureau of Street Services and/or LADOT.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that a dockless pilot program will require resources for evaluation, permitting, and management. The financial impact will depend on the size of the pilot as well as other yet to be determined factors.

 

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

 

For if amended:

Los Feliz Neighborhood Council

 

ADOPTED

 

AMENDING MOTION (ENGLANDER - RYU)

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AMEND the Transportation and Public Works and Gang Reduction Committees' Reports to add the following recommendation:

 

IMPOSE a moratorium with the exception of existing pilot projects initiated either through Council motion or with the Councilmember of the district's support, on dockless transportation programs until a regulatory system that protects Los Angeles communities can be established.

 

ADOPTED

 

 

Adopted as Amended, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(21)17-1415
17-1415

TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 Statement of Debt Accountability and Capital Improvement Plan.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the POLA report dated November 30, 2017 relative to the Department’s FY 2017-18 Statement of Debt Accountability and Capital Improvement Plan.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(22)15-0719-S20
15-0719-S20

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2018 Vision Zero Action Plan and Progress Report.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ENDORSE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) 2018 Vision Zero Action Plan and Progress Report as the continued guiding policy document for all City departments in their implementation of the Vision Zero Initiative.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(23)17-0090-S3
17-0090-S3

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to a pledge of support for a minimum of 222 new units of supportive housing, funded by Proposition HHH for the period of July 1, 2017 to July 1, 2020, for a total of 3,330 citywide supportive housing units over the three year period.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Harris-Dawson - Wesson - Huizar, et al), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

  1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION of a  pledge of support from every City Councilmember of a minimum of 222 new units of supportive housing in their respective districts, funded by Proposition HHH for the period of July 1, 2017 to July 1, 2020, for a total of at least 3,330 citywide supportive housing units over the three year period.

  2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department to prepare an annual report summarizing the awards of Proposition HHH Funds including the number of permanent supportive housing and affordable housing units funded each year, and aggregate the total overall funding years disaggregated by the City Council.
               

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, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(24)14-0425-S11
14-0425-S11
CD 14

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUIZAR - BLUMENFIELD) relative to a subordination agreement with California Community Foundation (CCF) and Self-Help Graphics and Art, Inc. (Self-Help Graphics) to subordinate the Agreement Containing Covenants Affecting Real Property between the City and Self-Help Graphics.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department, or designee, to negotiate and execute a subordination agreement with CCF and Self-Help Graphics, to subordinate the Agreement Containing Covenants Affecting Real Property located at 1300 East First Street to CCF's Deed of Trust for a term not to exceed four years, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(25)17-1009-S1
17-1009-S1
CD 14

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (HUIZAR - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to a public notice time reduction for a Development Agreement between the City and Jia Yuan USA Co., Inc. from 24 days to 10 days.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. RESOLVE to make a finding of public benefit, as further detailed in the text of the Resolution and hereby make an exception to the City's Development Agreement Procedures (Council file No. 85-2313-S3) and reduce from 24 days to 10 days, the public hearing notice period for Council's consideration of the Development Agreement between the City and Jia Yuan USA Co., Inc., for the property located at 1020 South Figueroa Street, 716-730 West Olympic Boulevard, 1016-1060 South Figueroa Street, 607-613 West 11th Street, and 1041-1061 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015 (Council file No. 17-1009-S1).

  2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to issue notice(s) and schedule for Council consideration the matters identified above consistent with the above action.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(26)18-0177
18-0177
CD 4

MOTION (RYU - PRICE) relative to funding for services associated with data collection and stakeholder engagement services regarding Runyon Canyon.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER / APPROPRIATE $28,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281204 (CD 4 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302/89, Account No. 270K (General Capital, Sub-account, Runyon Canyon-Traffic Study) for services associated with data collection and stakeholder engagement services regarding Runyon Canyon.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(27)18-0197
18-0197
CD 4

MOTION (RYU - PRICE) relative to funding for permit fees associated with the use of a gated storage area at City Parking Lot 629.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $980 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281204 (CD 4 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Transportation Fund No. 363/94, Revenue Source 4934, for the permit fees associated with the use of a gated storage area at City Parking Lot 629.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(28)18-0198
18-0198

MOTION (PRICE - RYU) relative to accepting funds for the printing and installation of new wayfinding signage in the City's right of way.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to accept the sum of $32,450 from the Los Angeles Football Club, Banc of California Stadium for printing and installation of new wayfinding signage in the City's right of way, and to deposit this amount into the Transportation Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 001090 (Salaries - Overtime).

  2. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above funding instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

 

SUBSTITUTE MOTION (PRICE - WESSON)

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to accept the donation of $32,450 from the Los Angeles Football Club, Banc of California Stadium for printing and installation of new wayfinding signage in the City’s right of way, to deposit this amount into the Transportation Trust Fund No. 840/94, balance sheet account No. 2200 and to TRANSFER / APPROPRIATE this amount therefrom to the Transportation Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 001090 (Salaries - Overtime), with the understanding that any unused portion of this amount shall be returned to donor.

  2. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above funding instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

 

ADOPTED

 

 

Substitute Motion Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION ADOPTED IN LIEU OF ORIGINAL MOTION
ITEM NO.(29)18-0199
18-0199

MOTION (RYU - PRICE) relative to funding for services in connection with the commemoration of World Aids Day on November 30th and December 1st 2017 at City Hall.

 

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

 

APPROPRIATE $792 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As-Needed), for services in connection with the commemoration of World Aids Day on November 30th and December 1st 2017 at City Hall - said funds to be reimbursed to the General Fund by the County of Los Angeles.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(30)14-1174-S20
14-1174-S20

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - BONIN) relative to rescinding prior Council action of June 14, 2017 regarding allocating CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds to hire a consultant to conduct a parking utilization study of Reseda and Canoga Park.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESCIND prior Council action of June 14, 2017 regarding allocating CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds in the amount of $150,000 available to Council District Three from the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area to allow the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to hire a consultant to conduct a parking utilization study for Reseda and Canoga Park (Council file No. 14-1174-S20), and REVERT all funds to their original source.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(31)15-0264-S3
15-0264-S3

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - ENGLANDER) relative to directing the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to temporarily suspend enforcement of parking restrictions on Victory Boulevard on April 14, 2018 to accommodate participants in the Ahmanson 12K Trails special event.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

DIRECT the LADOT to temporarily suspend enforcement of parking restrictions on Victory Boulevard from the 25000 block to the terminal end on April 14, 2018 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to accommodate participants in the Ahmanson 12K Trails special event.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(32)16-0698
16-0698

MOTION (BONIN - BLUMENFIELD) relative to amending prior Council action of June 29, 2016 regarding identifying federal earmark projects for Federal Earmark Repurposing Opportunity.

 

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

 

AMEND prior Council action of June 29, 2016 relative to identifying federal earmark projects for the Federal Earmark Repurposing Opportunity (Council file No. 16-0698), to include the following new recommendation:

 

4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), the City Engineer, and the Director, Bureau of Street Services, or their designees, to execute any necessary funding and contractual documents on behalf of the City, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, for accepting funds as detailed in Attachment A of the June 22, 2016 LADOT report.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(33)18-0200
18-0200

MOTION (PRICE - WESSON) relative to waiving review of the March 12, 2018 action to approve the request for a street tree removal permit for 10 Mexican Fan Palms along Figueroa Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Exposition Park.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE to waive review, pursuant to Section 245(b) of the Los Angeles City Charter, of the anticipated March 12, 2018 action of the Board of Public Works to approve the request of the Los Angeles Football Club for a street tree removal permit for 10 Mexican Fan Palms (Washingtonia robusta) along Figueroa Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Exposition Park.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(34)17-1434-S2
17-1434-S2

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER - WESSON) relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to apply for the 2017 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) grant.

 

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

 

AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, LAFD, or his designee, to take all necessary actions to apply for the 2017 SAFER grant.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(35)

FINAL MAPS in the various Council Districts.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the Final Maps and Adopt the City Engineer Reports as detailed in the various listed Council files, including bonds, agreements, contracts and other related issues as specified:

(a)18-0176
18-0176
CD 11

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2004-3658 located at 1817 South Barrington Avenue, southeasterly of Nebraska Avenue.

 

(Bond No. C-130765)

Owner: East-West Land Company; Surveyor: Mark Hardy

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $5,559 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B) (3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Huizar
(2)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
18-0229
18-0229MOTION (CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding for services in connection with a reception on March 18, 2018 at the City Hall Roybal Public Works Room.
13-1641-S1
13-1641-S1MOTION (CEDILLO - O'FARRELL) and RESOLUTION relative to applying for funding from the California Ocean Protection Council's Proposition 1 Grant Program to complete the environmental documentation and design of the interim plans for the Taylor Yard G-2 parcel located at 2850 Kerr Street.
18-0011-S1
18-0011-S1MOTION (RYU - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for various street and curb repairs in Council District Four.
18-0231
18-0231MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - MARTINEZ) relative to authorizing the Department of General Services to use the City Hall South Lawn to host the second annual Vendor Fair on May 10, 2018.
08-3229-S1
08-3229-S1MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - MARTINEZ) relative to authorizing the Board of Public Works (Office of Community Beautification) to use the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on May 31, 2017.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
18-0004-S1
18-0004-S1
Ernest M. Roberts Price - O'Farrell
Robert KrausBuscaino - Englander
Autism in LA DayBlumenfield - Harris-Dawson
USC Star/EHA Program        Krekorian - Price - Ryu

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
Lynne Grace Fitzsimmons       Wesson - All Councilmembers
Dorothy Loretta GraysonWesson - All Councilmembers
Robert ManleyWesson - All Councilmembers
Tommy IrvineWesson - All Councilmembers
Ramon MontoyaBuscaino - All Councilmembers
Thomas James Petit, Jr.Buscaino - All Councilmembers
Dawn MichaelisBuscaino - All Councilmembers
Andrew MardesichBuscaino - All Councilmembers
Marielle FrancoHarris-Dawson - All Councilmembers
Karin FloresKoretz - All Councilmembers
Angela Consolo-Rossi Krekorian - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (14); Absent: Huizar (1)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Signature

 

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

 

 

By

          Council Clerk                              PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL