Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, May 9, 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, Harris-Dawson, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (10); Absent: Cedillo, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian and Rodriguez (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)18-0160-S13
18-0160-S13
CD 1

1340 East Montecito Drive.  (Lien: $2,383.42)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of April 10, 2018)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, (10); Absent: Blumenfield
, Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(5)

RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE SUBJECT PROPERTY WAS DETERMINED TO BE AN OWNER-OCCUPIED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AND THUS EXEMPT FROM LIEN PROCESSING

(b)18-0160-S14
18-0160-S14
CD 9

1923 South Central Avenue aka 1921 South Central Avenue.  (Lien: $2,692.47)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of April 10, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Blumenfield
, Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(5)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(c)18-0160-S18
18-0160-S18
CD 11

6527 West 87th Street.  (Lien: $4,044.38)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of April 10, 2018)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, (10); Absent: Blumenfield
, Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(5)

RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE SUBJECT PROPERTY WAS DETERMINED TO BE AN OWNER-OCCUPIED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AND THUS EXEMPT FROM LIEN PROCESSING

(d)17-0160-S728
17-0160-S728
CD 9

216 East 64th Street.  (Lien: $1,262.12)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of April 10, 2018)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (10); Absent: Blumenfield
, Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(5)

LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $946.59 DUE TO PARTIAL PAYMENT AND CONTINUED TO JUNE 8, 2018

(e)17-0160-S731
17-0160-S731
CD 14

963 South Dacotah Street.  (Lien: $1,038.80)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of April 10, 2018)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (10); Absent: Blumenfield
, Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(5)
LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $831.04 DUE TO PARTIAL PAYMENT AND CONTINUED TO JUNE 8, 2018
(f)17-0160-S732
17-0160-S732
CD 9

232 West 49th Street.  (Lien: $1,038.80)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of April 10, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Blumenfield
, Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(5)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(g)17-0160-S648
17-0160-S648
CD 9

715 East Manchester Avenue. (Lien: $604.83)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of April 10, 2018)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (10); Absent: Blumenfield
, Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(5)

LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $390.92 DUE TO PARTIAL PAYMENT AND CONTINUED TO JUNE 8, 2018

(h)17-0160-S673
17-0160-S673
CD 8

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of April 10, 2018)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (10); Absent: Blumenfield
, Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(5)
CONTINUED TO JUNE 8, 2018
(i)17-0160-S538
17-0160-S538
CD 6

9330 North Kester Avenue.  (Lien: $2,207.25)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of April 10, 2018)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (10); Absent: Blumenfield
, Cedillo
, Harris-Dawson
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(5)
LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $1,655.25 DUE TO PARTIAL PAYMENT AND CONTINUED TO JUNE 8, 2018
ITEM NO.(2)16-0043
16-0043

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to revise various fees to be charged by the Department of Animal Services (DAS).

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated January 30, 2018 amending Sections 53.12(a), 53.12.2, 53.15.5, 53.21(c), 53.50 and 53.69(a) of Article 3, Chapter V of the LAMC to revise various fees to be charged and collected by the DAS and add several technical changes to Section 53.50.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(3)17-1044
17-1044
CD 15

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to changes to the San Pedro Community Plan.

 

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

 

  1. FIND, based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in the previously certified EIR No. ENV-2009-1558-EIR, certified on October 4, 2017; and pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent EIR, Negative Declaration or Addendum is required for approval of the project.

  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Director of Planning, on behalf of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), as the Findings for Council.

  3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated August 10, 2017, amending Section 12.04 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), effectuating Zone and Height District Changes in the San Pedro Community Plan.

  4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated April 9, 2018, approved by the Director of Planning on behalf of the LACPC, amending Section 12.04 of the LAMC, repealing the existing Downtown San Pedro Community Design Overlay District and boundaries (Ordinance No. 179935).

  5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated March 12, 2018, approved by the Director of Planning on behalf of the LACPC, establishing the San Pedro Community Plan Implementation Overlay District, pursuant to Section 13.14 of the LAMC.

 

Applicant:  City of Los Angeles

 

Case Nos. CPC-2009-1557-CPU; CPC-2009-1557-CPU-M1; CPC-2009-1557-CPU-M2

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the City Attorney nor the LACPC.  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 - JULY 5, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 3, 2018)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)

COUNCIL CONTINUED ITEM AND AMENDING MOTION 3-A (BUSCAINO - BLUMENFIELD) TO MAY 15, 2018. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE AMENDING MOTION.

ITEM NO.(4)15-0613-S1
15-0613-S1
CD 9

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Football Club Stadium.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Price - Cedillo):

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), with the assistance of the City Attorney, as amended by the PLUM Committee, to clarify the Motion's instruction to prepare and present land use Ordinances relative to amendments to the Coliseum and Soccer Stadium Sign District and Coliseum District Specific Plan, inasmuch as the Los Angeles Football Club Stadium has already been built.

  2. INSTRUCT the DCP and request the City Attorney, to initiate all necessary updates and amendments to the Coliseum District Specific Plan (Ordinance No. 184289), to permit the addition of digital freeway signs as is appropriate for a Major League Soccer stadium and include locations that are not contiguous with the stadium site, and are visible when approaching freeway off-ramps to access the stadium.

  3. INSTRUCT the DCP, and request the City Attorney, to process and coordinate review of any needed updates and amendments to the Coliseum District Specific Plan (Ordinance No. 184289), and Coliseum and Soccer Stadium Sign District (Ordinance No. 184290), for the digital freeway signs upon submittal of the project application.

  4. INSTRUCT the DCP, and request the City Attorney, upon the Los Angeles Football Club's (LAFC) submittal to the DCP, of a project description and deposit of funds for processing the digital freeway signs, to work with the LAFC to prepare the necessary land use documents, including amendments to the Coliseum District Specific Plan and the Coliseum and Soccer Stadium Sign District, and assign staffing as needed to process the land use documents and obtain public review prior to the Council's future consideration.

  5. INSTRUCT the DCP, and request the City Attorney, to coordinate review and process the project application and all necessary land use and environmental documents in an expedited manner. 

 

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, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
(5)
ITEM NO.(5)18-0036
18-0036
CD 7

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to expediting building permits and granting of fee waivers for reconstruction due to damages from the La Tuna Canyon and Creek wildfires.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RECEIVE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated April 4, 2018, attached to the Council file, inasmuch as the report is for informational purposes only.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

 

For:  Sylmar Neighborhood Council

 

 

Adopted as Amended, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
AMENDING MOTION 5-A (RODRIGUEZ - BUSCAINO) ADOPTED. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE AMENDING MOTION.
ITEM NO.(6)13-1619-S2
13-1619-S2
CD 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Consent to Brand Sponsorship to Terminal Media Operator Concession Agreement between JCDecaux Airport Inc., and American Express Travel Related Services, Inc., and Sponsorship Amenity Premier Passenger Lounge Space Lease with American Express Travel Related Services, Inc.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) in accordance with Article III Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the LAWA Consent to Brand Sponsorship to Terminal Media Operator Concession Agreement between JCDecaux Airport Inc., and American Express Travel Related Services, Inc., and related Sponsorship Amenity Premier Passenger Lounge Space Lease with American Express Travel Related Services, Inc.

  3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on April 5, 2018 by Resolution No. 26463 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute: the Consent to Brand Sponsorship to Terminal Media Operator Concession Agreement between JCDecaux Airport Inc., and American Express Travel Related Services, Inc., for a period of 10 years; and, the Sponsorship Amenity Premier Passenger Lounge Space Lease with American Express Travel Related Services, Inc., covering areas specific to the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for a period of 10 years.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The Lounge Space Lease will generate revenue for the LAWA in the amount of approximately $2,800,000 the first year, and $33,400,000 over the 10-year term. The agreements comply with the LAWA adopted financial policies.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 21, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 18, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
(5)
ITEM NO.(7)13-1619-S1
13-1619-S1
CD 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Terminal Media Operator Concession Agreement with JCDecaux Airport, Inc. to correct administrative language.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) in accordance with Article III Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the First Amendment to the LAWA Terminal Media Operator Concession Agreement with JCDecaux Airport, Inc. to correct administrative language within the agreement for media and advertising services at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on April 5, 2018 by Resolution No. 26462 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the First Amendment to Terminal Media Operator Concession Agreement with JCDecaux Airport Inc. to correct administrative language within the agreement for LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund or the LAWA’s operating or capital budgets. Approval of the First Amendment to the Terminal Media Operator concession agreement with JCDecaux Airport, Inc. for LAX will result in reduced annual rental revenue to the LAWA of approximately $425,000. Additionally, rental credits of approximately $850,000 will be given to JCDecaux to compensate for the use of an incorrect date for calculating the annual Consumer Price Index increase to its Minimum Annual Guarantee payments to the LAWA. The underlying agreement and proposed First Amendment comply with LAWA’s adopted financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 21, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 18, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
(5)
ITEM NO.(8)18-0356
18-0356
CD 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) lease with Denny's, Inc., for the restaurant located at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) in accordance with Article III Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the First Amendment to the LAWA lease with Denny's, Inc., extending term of the agreement for a restaurant located at 5535 West Century Boulevard at LAX.

  3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on April 19, 2018 by Resolution No. 26483 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the First Amendment to the lease with Denny's, Inc., for the restaurant located at LAX to extend the term of the agreement for one year, with two one-year renewal options.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The LAWA indicates that the proposed First Amendment to Lease No. LAA-8758 with Denny's Inc. will result in $293,000 in additional revenue during the initial one-year term extension.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 21, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 18, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
(5)
ITEM NO.(9)18-0306
18-0306

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Second Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with ATT Mobility National Accounts, LLC, for wireless, voice, and broadband services and equipment.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) in accordance with Article III Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the Second Amendment to LAWA Contract No. DA-4765 with ATT Mobility National Accounts, LLC, to increase the contract authority by $2,300,000, from the existing amount of $4,852,000 to $7,152,000 for wireless, voice and broadband services and equipment purchased for LAWA.

  3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on April 5, 2018 by Resolution No. 26457 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Second Amendment to Contract No. DA-4765 with ATT Mobility National Accounts, LLC, to increase the contract authority by $2,300,000 for wireless, voice and broadband services and equipment purchased for LAWA.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Fiscal Year 2017-18 funding, in the amount of $2,300,000, is available in LAWA’s annual Operating Budget in LAX Cost Center No. 1170030 - IT Infrastructure, Commitment Items No. 522 - Materials and Supplies and No. 523 - Utilities. Future years' funding will be requested as part of the annual budget process. Contract-related costs will be recovered through landing fees, terminal rates and charges, and non-aeronautical revenues. This action complies with LAWA’s adopted financial policies.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 11, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JUNE 8, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
(5)
ITEM NO.(10)18-0355
18-0355
CD 15

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the amending the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Permit with the Port of Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club for the use of the training room at Liberty Hill Plaza.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) in accordance with Article Ill, Classes 1 (14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the Port Resolution No. 18-8254 authorizing the POLA's Third Amendment to Permit No. 837 with the Port of Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club for the use of the training room at Liberty Hill Plaza located at 100 West Fifth Street in San Pedro on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings for child development classes and college bound courses offered by Los Angeles Harbor College.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund or the Harbor Revenue Fund. The proposed amendment authorizes child development classes and college-bound courses offered by the Los Angeles Harbor College to be held in the training room of the Liberty Hill Plaza facility for the Boys and Girls Club. The Port’s annual sponsorship for the Boys and Girls Club of $100,000 will continue to be paid from the Harbor Revenue Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 25, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 25, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
(5)
ITEM NO.(11)18-0343
18-0343
CD 11

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) lease with Delta Air Lines, Inc. covering land and aircraft pad positions in the West Aircraft Maintenance Area at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) in accordance with Article II Section 2(i)  of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the LAWA lease with Delta Air Lines, Inc., covering land and aircraft pad positions in the West Aircraft Maintenance Area at LAX and related matters concerning site improvements and acquisition.

  3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on April 5, 2018 by Resolution No. 26465 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the lease with Delta Air Lines, Inc., for a term of 20 years, with two five-year extension options, for land and aircraft pad positions in the West Aircraft Maintenance Area at LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The LAWA indicates that the proposed lease with Delta Airlines, Inc., will generate $3,900,000 in revenue in the first year and approximately $74,200,000 over the initial 20-year term. The LAWA further indicates that, upon completion, site improvements to be made by Delta will be acquired in an amount not to exceed $23,500,000. An appropriation and allocation of $23,500,000 from LAX Airport Revenue Fund has been requested from the Board of Airport Commissioners.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 21, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 18, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
(5)
ITEM NO.(12)18-0358
18-0358

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Amended and Restated Lease with County Sanitation District No. 20 of Los Angeles County for the continued use of premises at Palmdale Landholdings.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the Amended and Restated Lease No. PIA-208 with County Sanitation District No. 20 of Los Angeles County to extend the term by ten years with two five-year options for the continued use of premises at Palmdale Landholdings.

  3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on April 5, 2018 by Resolution No. 26466 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Amended and Restated Lease with County Sanitation District No. 20 of Los Angeles County to extend the term by ten years with two five-year options for the continued use of premises at Palmdale Landholdings.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the proposed Amended and Restated Lease with the County Sanitation District No. 20 of Los Angeles County settles all past and future claims regarding nitrate contamination in the groundwater at LAWA Palmdale landholdings. A decrease in the annual rent per acre, from $60 to $45, will result in a reduction of revenue which the County Sanitation District pays to LAWA, by approximately $40,200 a year, to $120,600 a year. In addition, LAWA will make a one-time payment to the County Sanitation District, in an amount not-to-exceed $5 million, from the PMD Revenue Fund. The proposed Amended and Restated Lease complies with LAWA’s adopted financial policies.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the above matter.)

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 21, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 18, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
(5)
ITEM NO.(13)15-0719-S19
15-0719-S19

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to updating and implementing the City's Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures and integrating TDM with the Mobility Plan 2035.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Bonin - Huizar - Koretz):

 

  1. REQUEST the City Attorney, in conjunction with the Department of City Planning (DCP) and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), to prepare and present an ordinance:

    1. Updating the City’s TDM requirements and amending Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) sections related to TDM, including shared and off-site parking and related fee schedules, as needed to implement TDM measures.

    2. Amending, as necessary, applicable LAMC sections related to project review to ensure consistency with Mobility Plan 2035.

  2. DIRECT the Personnel Department, DCP and the LADOT to report relative to TDM best practices that could be implemented for City employees.

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.

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Koretz
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
(5)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(14)13-1534
13-1534

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to establish a new sunset date of December 31, 2020 for the Foreclosure Eviction Ordinance and adding a severability clause.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated April 12, 2018 amending LAMC Section 49.95 to   establish a new sunset date of December 31, 2020, for the Foreclosure Eviction Ordinance and adding a severability clause.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
(3)
ITEM NO.(15)18-0324
18-0324

COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Budget and Standard Agreement TV-1819-25 with the State of California Department of Aging.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the FY 2018-19 SCSEP Budget and Standard Agreement TV-1819-25 (attached to Council file No. 18-0324) with the State of California, Department of Aging.

  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Aging (Aging), or designee, to execute the FY 2018-19 SCSEP Budget and Standard Agreement TV-1819-25, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Aging, or designee, to accept from the State of California, Department of Aging, the amount of $1,498,595 in SCSEP Program funds.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish a new account and appropriate $1,183,890 within the Other Programs for Aging Fund No. 410, as follows:  

         Account No.    Account Title  Amount
      021021 Enrollee Wages $1,183,890
        Total $1,183,890
     
  5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Aging, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. 


Fiscal Impact Statement
:  Aging reports that the proposed actions involve the acceptance of Federal and State grant funds.  There is no additional impact to the City General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
(4)
ITEM NO.(16)18-0010-S17
18-0010-S17
CD 8

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - PRICE) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Hannah Bell on April 27, 2018.

 

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 Hannah Bell on April 27, 2018.

  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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
(4)
ITEM NO.(17)18-0010-S18
18-0010-S18
CD 15

MOTION (BUSCAINO - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Alberto Guerrero-Grey on March 29, 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 Alberto Guerrero-Grey on March 29, 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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
(4)
Closed Session
ITEM NO.(18)12-0647-S9
12-0647-S9

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), to confer with its legal counsel relative to a matter involving CitiMortgage. (This matter involves potential settlement with CitiMortgage, Inc. of past due registration fees and penalties under the City’s Foreclosure Registry Program, Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 164.00, et seq.)

 

(Housing Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on April 25, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
(4)
MOTION (CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON) ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION. CLICK HERE TO VIEW MOTION.
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
18-0347-S1
18-0347-S1MOTION (WESSON - RYU) relative to funding for services in connection with the May 24, 2018 Accessing LA event at City Hall.
15-0984-S3
15-0984-S3

MOTION (RYU - WESSON) relative to funding for the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month event in the Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events line item in the 2018-19 City Budget.

COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
18-0004-S2
18-0002-S2
Colleen SchwabBlumenfield - Martinez
Ferias Legales            Blumenfield for Cedillo - Buscaino

At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
18-0003-S2
18-0003-S2
Kato PomerBonin - All Councilmembers
Alison McDonald    Bonin - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Ending Roll Call

Bonin, Buscaino, Englander, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (10); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Huizar and Krekorian (5)

Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Adjournment

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

By:

 

 

Council Clerk                                          PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL