Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, May 8, 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, Koretz, O'Farrell, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (10); Absent: Cedillo, Huizar, Krekorian, Martinez and Price (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)18-0900-S11
18-0900-S11
CD 11

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Penmar Avenue and Palms Boulevard Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

 

Ordinance Over, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ORDINANCE OVER TO MAY 15, 2018
ITEM NO.(2)18-0900-S12
18-0900-S12
CD 4

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Santa Monica Boulevard and McCadden Place Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

 

Ordinance Over, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ORDINANCE OVER TO MAY 15, 2018
ITEM NO.(3)17-0900-S143
17-0900-S143
CD 1

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Brilliant Drive and Brilliant Place Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

 

Ordinance Over, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ORDINANCE OVER TO MAY 15, 2018
ITEM NO.(4)17-0900-S144
17-0900-S144
CD 12

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Porter Ranch Drive and Rinaldi Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

 

Ordinance Over, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ORDINANCE OVER TO MAY 15, 2018
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(5)18-0126
18-0126
CD 3

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES (MM), SUBSTITUTED MM, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Vesting Zone Change for the property located at 6724 North Amigo Avenue.

 

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

 

  1. FIND, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15074.1, the Substituted MM for Aesthetics (MM I-120), Air Quality (MM III-50), Green House Gases (MM VII-10), and Noise (MM XII-20) is equivalent or more effective in mitigating or avoiding potentially significant effects than the Original MM and the Substituted MM in itself will not cause any potential significant effect on the environment.

  2. FIND, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the MND, No. ENV-2006-7269-MND, and all comments received, with the imposition of MM, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND the MND reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; FIND the MM have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and, ADOPT the MND, and the MMP prepared for the MND.

  3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the PLUM Committee, attached to the Council file, as the Findings of Council.

  4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated May 2, 2018, disapproved by the Director of Planning on behalf of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), effectuating a Vesting Zone Change from R1-1-RIO to (T)(Q)RD1.5-1-RIO (Multiple Residential Zone) on the center portion of the lot and from [Q]RA-1VL-CDO-RIO to (T)(Q)RAS4-1VL-CDO-RIO (Residential Accessory Services Zone) on the eastern portion of the lot, for the construction, use, and maintenance of a new 100-unit senior citizen (62 years and older) independent housing complex, 99 units reserved for Senior Citizens and one manager's unit totaling approximately 122,730 square feet on approximately 2.43 acres (105,771 square-foot) parcel, providing a minimum of 52 parking spaces but shall not provide parking in excess of 102 parking spaces, with the building’s height being a maximum of 45 feet within four stories, including a gym, recreation room, community dining room, game room, library, computer room, and 16,600 square feet of open space, providing five percent of the total units at rents affordable to Extremely Low Income Households (five units) and six percent of the total units at rents affordable to Very Low Income Households (six units), for the property at 6724 North Amigo Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended by the PLUM Committee.

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

    ...property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated, and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.

  6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.

  7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

  8. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinance dated December 21, 2017.

 

Applicant:  Steve Zipp, One Amigo, LLC

 

Representative:  Athena Novak, Ahn Associates

 

Case No. CPC-2017-3900-VZCJ-SPR-CDO

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Los Angeles City Planning Commission.  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 - MAY 14, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 11, 2018)

 

10 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING

 

 

Adopted, Ordinance Over, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ORDINANCE OVER TO MAY 15, 2018
ITEM NO.(6)14-1174-S34
14-1174-S34
CD 3

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization to appropriate up to the final purchase price including related closing costs in Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) from the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area (Project Area) for the Reseda Theater Site Acquisition Project (Project) located at 18447 Sherman Way and 7217-7227 Canby Avenue.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE up to the final purchase price (currently appraised at $1,560,000) and related closing costs (currently estimated at $8,000) in CRA/LA EBP available to Council District (CD) Three from the Project Area within the CD to be utilized to acquire the Reseda Theater site located at 18447 Sherman Way and 7217-7227 Canby Avenue, in the Reseda Neighborhood of the City.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) and/or Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to negotiate and execute city loan agreements, as required for up to the final purchase price and related costs with Thomas Safran and Associates and/or its affiliates, to effectuate the Project.

  3. INSTRUCT the HCIDLA to report Project progress to EWDD prior to the disbursement of EBP and quarterly thereafter.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Controller, upon receipt of a duly executed purchase and sale agreement between the City and the CRA/LA, a Designated Local Authority, no later than December 31, 2019, to disburse up to the final purchase price and related closing costs from the EBP Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22L9PT Reseda/Canoga Park Taxable Series 2010-D, to process transactions related to the Project.

  5. AUTHORIZE the EWDD and HCIDLA to be the implementing departments and to expend funds up to the final purchase price and related closing costs from the EBP Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22L9PT, Reseda/Canoga Park, Taxable Series 2010-D, for transactions related to the Project upon proper documentation and demand from the General Manager, EWDD, or designee.

  6. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee reports that approval of the above recommendations will have no impact on the General Fund. The EBP Fund No. 57D is funded solely from a transfer of approximately $86 million in pre-2011 tax allocation bond proceeds from CRA/LA to the City (Council file No. 14-1174). Said transfer has been deposited with the Controller.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ITEM NO.(7)18-0254
18-0254
CD 5

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a transfer of funds from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) for overtime costs associated with traffic control during construction of the Benedict Canyon Water System Improvement Project.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Koretz – O’Farrell), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

 

  1. TRANSFER $1,000,000 from LADWP Blanket Authority No. 3208-8 to the Transportation Trust Fund No. 840/94, Account No. 2200 (Miscellaneous Deposits) for overtime costs associated with traffic control during construction of the Benedict Canyon Water System Improvement Project in Council District Five.

  2. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to:

    1. Transfer the above identified funds on an as-needed basis from the Transportation Trust Fund No. 840/94, Account No. 2200 (Miscellaneous Deposits) to the Transportation Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 001090 (Salaries - Overtime) to pay for overtime costs associated with this project and to credit or reimburse the LADWP for any surplus amounts.

    2. Make any necessary technical corrections or clarifications consistent with this action.

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
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ITEM NO.(8)15-0985
15-0985

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to expanding existing Downtown and West Los Angeles Bike Share Pilot Program areas.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), to amend the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) that dictates the terms of the program.

  2. AUTHORIZE the expansion of the Downtown Los Angeles Phase I Expansion and West Los Angeles Phase I Expansion by up to 1,000 and 700 bikes respectively.

  3. DIRECT the LADOT, in consultation with Council District Offices representing the San Fernando Valley, the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments, and Metro to develop a pilot bike share project in the San Fernando Valley.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that capital costs for expansion are evenly split by the City of Los Angeles and Metro. The City pays 65 percent of net operating and maintenance costs for the expansion, Metro pays 35 percent. The total amount in capital costs associated with the full Downtown Los Angeles and West Los Angeles Phase I expansions through Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 is estimated at $8,950,000. The City's 50 percent share of these costs is anticipated to be $4,450,000 through FY 2019-2020.

 

Anticipated costs for operations and maintenance for these expansion areas is $8,538,460. The City's 65 percent share of these will be approximately $5,550,000 through FY 2019-20. Total overall estimated program expansion cost including capital, operations, and maintenance is $17,488,460 for two years. The program cost is split as follows: City ($5,000,000 in FY 2018-19 and $5,100,000 in FY 2019-20) and Metro ($4,042,307 in FY 2018-19 and $3,346,153 in FY 2019-20).

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ITEM NO.(9)11-0733
11-0733

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to changing the pricing structure for the Hollywood and Highland Parking Facility (Municipal Parking Lot No. 745).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to change the pricing structure for the Hollywood and Highland Parking Facility (Municipal Parking Lot No. 745) and to implement the new parking rates as detailed in Attachment 2 to the November 29, 2016 LADOT report, attached to the Council file.

  2. DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the LADOT to commission a new parking study in four years to reevaluate the pricing structure of Hollywood and Highland Parking Facility to ensure that the parking rate is competitive and flexible with competing parking facilities within the Hollywood area.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that the change in rate structure will not impact the General Fund since revenues and expenditures for this facility are credited to or are charged against the Special Parking Revenue Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Martinez
, Price
(5)
CONTINUED TO MAY 11, 2018
ITEM NO.(10)18-0008-S15
18-0008-S15
CD 7

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions on segments of Gladstone Avenue, Arroyo Street and Montero Avenue.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Rodriguez – 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 the 12300-12400 blocks of Gladstone Avenue, the 12700-12900 blocks of Arroyo Street and the 12400 block of Montero 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 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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ITEM NO.(11)18-0008-S16
18-0008-S16
CD 12

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions on segments of Gresham Street and Baird and Amigo Avenues.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Englander – 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. on Gresham Street from Yolanda Avenue to Reseda Boulevard, both sides of Baird Avenue from Rayen Street to Eddy Street, and both sides of Amigo Avenue from Rayen Street to Eddy 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 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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ITEM NO.(12)18-0008-S17
18-0008-S17
CD 12

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions on segments of Lindley, Canby and Woodlake Avenues.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Englander – 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. on both sides of Lindley Avenue from Parthenia Street south to Napa Street, both sides of Canby Avenue from Rayen Street to Parthenia Place, and both sides of Woodlake Avenue from Roscoe Boulevard north to the dead end.

  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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ITEM NO.(13)18-0008-S18
18-0008-S18
CD 11

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions on a segment of Gateway Boulevard.

 

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

 

  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. on Gateway Boulevard between Granville Avenue and Westgate 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 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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ITEM NO.(14)18-0297
18-0297
CD 15

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to identifying locations for a cycle track loop in Council District 15.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino – Rodriguez):

 

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), Bureaus of Engineering and Street Services and other departments, as needed, to report with recommendations for potential locations for a cycle track loop that optimizes connectivity, ridership, safety, and economic vitality in Council District 15.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ITEM NO.(15)18-0336
18-0336

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Federal Transit Administration grant award for the purchase of 25 Proterra battery-electric buses, and a contract with CALSTART to provide an electrification plan for two Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) bus maintenance yards.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to accept a Federal Transit Administration grant award in the amount of $1,225,000 in 5339(c) grant funds for the purchase of 25 Proterra battery-electric buses and deposit the funds into the Proposition A Local Return Fund No. 385, and appropriate therein to the Zero Emission Bus Purchase, Account No. 94MA04.

  2. INSTRUCT the LADOT not to expend any of the Federal Transit Administration grant funds until further policy guidance by the Council is provided relative to the expansion of transit services and future bus purchases.

  3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to:

    1. Enter into a contract with CALSTART to provide an electrification plan for two LADOT bus maintenance yards and pay invoices of up to $215,000 from Proposition A Local Return Fund No. 385, Zero Emission Bus Purchase, Account No. 94MA04, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

    2. Make any necessary technical correction or clarifications consistent with this action.

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
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ITEM NO.(16)12-0049-S18
12-0049-S18
CD 2

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to extending the term of the negotiating period under the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) (Contract No. C-128834) with Homes4Families in connection with the transfer of property located at 5623-5633 Elmer Avenue.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian - Englander):

 

  1. INSTRUCT the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, to extend the term of the Negotiating Period under the ENA until December 31, 2018 for the property located at 5623-5633 Elmer Avenue, Los Angeles, California; and prepare, in consultation with the City Attorney, and execute any documents necessary to facilitate or implement such extension.

  2. EXEMPT all volunteer labor contributed to this project from the City's prevailing wage policy.
               

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
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ITEM NO.(17)18-0239
18-0239
CD 8

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to relocation assistance for the tenants located at 7715 South Crenshaw Boulevard and related matters.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Harris-Dawson - Cedillo), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

 

AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), to take the following actions:

 

  1. Expend $115,000 from Affordable Housing Trust Fund No. 44G, Account No. 43N396 - Tenant Relocation for the purpose of providing relocation benefits to tenants at 7715 South Crenshaw Boulevard.

  2. Make any technical corrections and/or changes that may be required to effectuate the intent of this Motion subject to the approval of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.

  3. Bill the property owner for all relocation benefits advanced as specified in Section 17975.5 of the California Health and Safety Code and all direct and indirect costs and benefit advancement, and record a lien and/or judgment against the property.

  4. In the event of non-payment, request the City Attorney to collect all such relocation amounts advanced by the City, plus all applicable penalties and administrative costs from the owner of the property.

  5. In the event of payment, direct HCIDLA to deposit said funds into Fund 44G Account 43N396 - Tenant Relocation.
                   

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ITEM NO.(18)18-0315
18-0315

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the impact of the AB 1505 on the City's ability to adopt or implement inclusionary zoning, and a potential inclusionary zoning and inclusionary housing ordinance and related matters.

 

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

 

  1. REQUEST the City Attorney to report on the impact of AB 1505 on the City’s ability to adopt or implement inclusionary zoning for the City, and what effect AB 1505 has, if any, on City ordinances or guidelines such as the Affordable Housing Linkage Fee or the Transit Oriented Communities Guidelines.

  2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, in conjunction with the Department of City Planning and City Attorney as necessary, to present policy options and a framework for a potential inclusionary housing ordinance for the City.
                       

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
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ITEM NO.(19)17-1421
17-1421

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to addressing issues related to illegal fireworks.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (O’Farrell - Ryu), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), with the assistance of the LAFD’s partner organization MySafe:LA, to:

    1. Implement community risk reduction strategies including increased public outreach efforts, direct mail to residents, and placing educational banners and signs on public buildings regarding the dangers of using illegal fireworks.

    2. Work with the Los Angeles Unified School District on the implementation of an information campaign for children related to the dangers posed by illegal fireworks.

  2. INSTRUCT the LAPD, with the assistance of the Information Technology Agency, to report on what steps are necessary to enable mobile reporting of illegal fireworks through the 311 app or phone service.

  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, to include in the 2017-18 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for legislation and/or administrative action that would ensure that the California State Fire Marshal is provided regular funding for the destruction of confiscated fireworks.

  4. INSTRUCT the LAPD and LAFD, with assistance from the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and City Administrative Officer (CAO), to identify and apply for any grant funding opportunity that can be used for illegal fireworks enforcement and education in the City.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For:

Sylmar Neighborhood Council

Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council

 

 

Adopted as Amended, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT AND RESOLUTION ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY MOTION (BUSCAINO - ENGLANDER). CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION.
ITEM NO.(20)13-0440-S1
13-0440-S1
CD 15

TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Operating Agreement between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and California Cartage Company, LLC.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

VETO the action taken by the Board of Harbor Commissioners on April 5, 2018, approving a one-year FTZ Operating Agreement between POLA and California Cartage Company, LLC, for the operation of a multi-usage warehouse within FTZ 202, Site 1A, at 2401 East Pacific Coast Highway.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(On April 17, 2018, Council adopted Motion [Buscaino – Martinez] pursuant to Charter Section 245, asserting jurisdiction over the April 5, 2018 action of the Board of Harbor Commissioners.)

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 8, 2018

 

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

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ITEM NO.(21)15-0478-S1
15-0478-S1

TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board to report regarding the economic impact of tourism on the economy of the City of Los Angeles.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino – Bonin):

 

REQUEST the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board to present 2017 economic data relative to the impact of travel and tourism on the economy of the City of Los Angeles.

 

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
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ITEM NO.(22)18-0376
18-0376
CD 15

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) agreement with Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX), for the construction and operation of a research, design and manufacturing facility for rockets and spacecraft at the Port.

 

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. 18-8269 authorizing POLA Permit No. 937 with SpaceX for the construction and operation of a research, design and manufacturing facility for rockets and spacecraft at Port Berth 240 for a term of ten years with two ten-year options to extend, at an initial annual rent of approximately $1.38 million.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the initial annual rent compensation payable to the POLA is estimated at more than $1.38 million and will be adjusted annually by the Consumer Price Index up to an estimated $2.7 million in compensation by Year 20, for a total cumulative compensation of approximately $40 million. As part of the Tenant Improvement Allowance, due to development and improvements of the project site, SpaceX will receive an estimated $40 million for the initial 20-years of the Permit, which include the initial 10-year contract term and the first 10-year renewal option. Beginning in Year 21, the POLA will collect approximately $3 million annually and a total of $30 million during the final 10 years of the 30-year proposed Permit. At the end of the 30-year Permit, the land and improvements committed under the Permit to SpaceX will revert back to the POLA.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 29, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 29, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(23)15-0070-S1
15-0070-S1
CD 10

MOTION (WESSON - PRICE - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding for supplemental Charter Bus services in Council District 10.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $35,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Transportation Fund No. 385/94, Account No. 94P226 for supplemental Charter Bus services in Council District 10.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk and/or 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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ITEM NO.(24)18-0398
18-0398
CD 8

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - HUIZAR) relative to funding  for supplemental Charter Bus services in Council District Eight.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $7,000 in the Council District Eight portion of the Special Events Fee Subsidy line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the Transportation Fund No. 385/94, Account No. 94P226 for supplemental Charter Bus services in Council District Eight.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk and/or 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, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ITEM NO.(25)18-0010-S16
18-0010-S16

MOTION (KORETZ - ENGLANDER) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for a series of robberies across the City of Los Angeles beginning on January 4, 2018. 

 

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

 

  1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $15,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for a series of robberies across the City of Los Angeles beginning on January 4, 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.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
ITEM NO.(26)

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)18-0382
18-0382
CD 5

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2006-0810 located at 16219 Dickens Street, westerly of Woodley Avenue.

 

(Bond No. C-130776)

Owner: Ventura Libbit Co., LLC; Surveyor: Iacobellis and Associated, Inc.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064.00 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B)(3) of the Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Krekorian
, Price
(4)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
08-1013-S4
08-1013-S4MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON for PRICE - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for a special reception for the Los Angeles African American Womens Public Policy Institute in the City Hall Rotunda on May 17, 2018.
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
Charles Edelsohn             Koretz - All Councilmembers
Pauline SzkolnikKoretz - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (11); Absent: Cedillo, Huizar, Krekorian and Price (4)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Signature

 

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

 

 

By

          Council Clerk                                PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL