Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, May 15, 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: Buscaino, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (11); Absent: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo and Krekorian (4)
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items Noticed for Public Hearing
ITEM NO.(1)

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-S33
18-0160-S33
CD 14

2311 1/4 East 1st Street aka 2313 East 1st Street. (Lien: $3,629.15)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of April 17, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(b)18-0160-S35
18-0160-S35
CD 8

5125 South St. Andrews Place. (Lien: $2,686.37)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of April 17, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(c)18-0160-S38
18-0160-S38
CD 6

7723 North Simpson Avenue. (Lien: $2,733.49)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of April 17, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
ITEM NO.(2)18-0900-S13
18-0900-S13
CD 3

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Amigo Avenue and Sherman Way Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to 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).

  3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to assure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
ITEM NO.(3)18-0900-S14
18-0900-S14
CD 7

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Wealtha Avenue and Sheldon Street No. 1 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).

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
ITEM NO.(4)18-0900-S15
18-0900-S15
CD 12

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Corbin Avenue and Nashville 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).

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
ITEM NO.(5)18-0900-S16
18-0900-S16
CD 2

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

 

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

 

  1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to 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).

  3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to assure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
ITEM NO.(6)18-0900-S17
18-0900-S17
CD 5

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Pico Boulevard and Roxbury Drive 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).

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
ITEM NO.(7)16-0461
16-0461

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing an in-lieu fee to allow the City to plant replacement trees in the public right-of-way when a property owner is unable to plant on-site the requisite number of trees required by the City's tree planting requirements.

 

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

 

  1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated March 15, 2018, adding Section 62.177 to the Los Angeles Municipal Code to establish a tree replacement in-lieu fee to satisfy the City’s tree planting requirements when a required tree cannot be planted on-site.

  2. REQUEST the Board of Public Works to report on:

    1. The progress on tree replacement and planting six months after instituting the in-lieu fee.

    2. The tree replacement ratio, including not just a 2 to 1 ratio, but possible equivalents in replacement trees accounting for canopy size of the removed mature tree.

    3. Alternatives to allow for more flexibility in the distribution of the trees throughout the City.

    4. The creation of a detailed plan to accompany the aforementioned Ordinance for future tree planting, covering planting locations (e.g., streets and parks), quality of trees, and a timeline to ensure the right tree is in the right place.

    5. A long-term tree monitoring system.

  3. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinance dated January 24, 2018.

 

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: Yes.

 

Against unless Amended :

Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council

 

Against:

Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council

 

 

Adopted, Ordinance Over, (13); Nays: Krekorian
(1); Absent: Huizar
(1)
PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY MOTION 7B (RODRIGUEZ - BLUMENFIELD - WESSON); CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION; ORDINANCE OVER TO MAY 22, 2018
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(8)18-0188
18-0188
CD 2

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Vesting Zone Change for the properties located at 13713-13717 West Oxnard Street.

 

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 MND, No. ENV-2016-4252-MND, adopted on January 8, 2018 (under Case No. VTT-74665-CN); and pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report, Negative Declaration, or Addendum is required for approval of the project.

  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the South Valley Area Planning Commission (SVAPC) as the Findings of Council.

  3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 8, 2018, effectuating a Vesting Zone Change from [Q]C1.5-1VL and [Q]P-1VL to (T)[Q]RAS4-1VL for the proposed demolition of a one-story 3,000 square-foot commercial building, soil re-compacting of 2,100 cubic yards on-site, and the subsequent construction, maintenance, and use of a four-story (45 foot height maximum), 16-unit residential condominium to include one unit reserved as restricted affordable for Very Low Income Households, over at-grade parking on an 11,586 net square foot lot, with a proposed total of 22 vehicle parking spaces and 18 bicycle parking spaces for the properties located at 13713-13717 West Oxnard Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.

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

    . . . the Council may decide to impose a permanent Q Condition . . . identified on the zone change map by the symbol Q in brackets . . . There shall be no time limit on removal of the brackets around the [Q] Qualified designation nor on removal of the [T] Tentative designation.  After the conditions of the permanent [Q] Qualified classification have been fulfilled, the brackets surrounding the Q symbol shall be removed.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

 

Applicant:  Danny Kurian, 13713 Oxnard LLC.

 

Representative: Eric Lieberman, QES, Inc.

 

Case No. APCSV-2016-4251-VZC-DB.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The SVAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 5, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 5, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
ITEM NO.(9)18-0259
18-0259
CD 1

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND) and ERRATA, MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone and Height District Change for the properties located at 2501-2515 West Olympic Boulevard, 980-992 South Arapahoe Street, and 981 South Hoover Street.

 

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

 

  1. FIND, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the MND, No. ENV-2014-4943-MND, Errata dated November 17, 2017 and December 4, 2017, and all comments received, with the imposition of Mitigation Measures, 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 Mitigation Measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and, ADOPT the MND and the MMP prepared for the MND.

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

  3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 8, 2018, effectuating a Zone Change and Height District Change from C2-2 to (T)(Q)C2-1, for the construction of a new seven-story, mixed-use development consisting of 173 residential units and 34,065 square feet of commercial uses with a total of 262 on-site vehicle parking spaces (201 spaces for residential uses, 61 spaces for commercial uses) located within one ground floor parking level and two subterranean parking levels, on a Project Site that consists of nine contiguous lots totaling 51,949 square feet in size and is currently vacant with the building measuring approximately 90 feet in height and contain approximately 182,680 square feet of floor area; as part of this application, the Director of Planning initiated a Zone Change and Height District Change as a technical correction to a previously recorded mapping error in order to create consistency between the Zone designation and the General Plan Land Use designation for the C2 zoned lots, for the properties located at 2501-2515 West Olympic Boulevard, 980-992 South Arapahoe Street, and 981 South Hoover Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

 

Applicant: Shahin Simon Neman, NY Properties, LLC

 

Representative: James Santa Maria, Santa Maria Group

 

Case No. CPC-2014-4942-ZC-HD-DB-SPR

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 26, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 26, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
ITEM NO.(10)14-0385
14-0385
CD 14

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the reconfirmation of the Little Tokyo (Merchant-Based) Business Improvement District (BID).

 

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

 

  1. FIND that:

    1. The assessments imposed by the Little Tokyo BID for the 2018 fiscal year provide services that directly benefit each of the businesses which pay the assessments.

    2. The services funded by the assessment are provided only to each of the assessed businesses within the boundaries of the BID.

    3. The assessment imposed does not exceed the reasonable cost of conferring the benefits.

    4. The proposed improvements and activities are completely separate from the day to day operations of the City.

    5. That the assessments for the proposed business-based BID are not taxes and that the BID qualifies for exemption from Proposition 26 under Exemption 1 of Article XIII C, Section 1(e)(1).

    6. That the services to be provided by the Owners' Association, the Li’l Tokyo Businessmen’s Association, are in the nature of professional, expert, technical or other special services, that the services are of a temporary and occasional character, and that the use of competitive bidding would be impractical, not advantageous, undesirable or where the common law otherwise excuses compliance with competitive bidding requirements.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION dated April 11, 2018 to confirm the Annual Report for the Little Tokyo BID and to levy a special assessment upon businesses located within the BID for the BID's 15th operating year, January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule, prepare, publish, and mail the public hearing notice as required by the provisions of Section 36500 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code.

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality, to prepare and present an enabling Ordinance levying the special assessment for the Little Tokyo BID's 15th operating period, January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.

  5. APPROVE the Li’l Tokyo Businessmen’s Association to administer the proposed services of the Little Tokyo BID pursuant to Section 36500 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and City regulations.

  6. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute, and administer a contract between the City and the Li’l Tokyo Businessmen’s Association to administer the Little Tokyo BID, if the Ordinance reconfirming the BID is adopted.

  7. APPOINT the Advisory Board as listed in Attachment 1 of the April 13, 2018 City Clerk report, attached to the Council file.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
SET FOR HEARING ON JUNE 19, 2018
ITEM NO.(11)13-0025-S2
13-0025-S2

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to extending the deadline for submitting an application for a reward under the Hit-and-Run Reward Program and to provide a mechanism for the Council to reauthorize expired reward offers.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated April 9, 2018, amending Section 19.129.15 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to extend the deadline for submitting an application for a reward under the Hit-and-Run Reward Program and to provide a mechanism for the City Council to reauthorize expired reward offers.

 

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.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
ITEM NO.(12)17-1044
17-1044
CD 15

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, AMENDING MOTION (BUSCAINO - BLUMENFIELD)  and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to changes to the San Pedro Community Plan.

 

A. PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT

 

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)

 

B. AMENDING MOTION (BUSCAINO - BLUMENFIELD)

 

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

 

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to prepare and present a revised zone change ordinance map to expand the geographical boundaries, and to clarify the allowable uses, as follows:

 

  1. Expand the geographical boundaries of Subarea 251 within the San Pedro Community Plan's matrix of zone changes to include the properties bounded by Palos Verdes Street, 9th Street, Beacon Street, and 10th Street.

  2. Limit future uses on the properties bounded by Palos Verdes Street, 9th Street, Beacon Street, and 10th Street, to the R3 (Multiple Dwelling ) residential density, and to uses permitted within the underlying C2 (Commercial) zone, and thereby make any necessary amendments to the existing zoning map as reflected in Ordinance No. 161185.

 

(Continued from Council meeting of May 9, 2018)

 

 

Adopted as Amended - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Price
(2)
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT AND ORDINANCES ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY MOTION 12C (BUSCAINO - HUIZAR); CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION
ITEM NO.(13)18-0900-S11
18-0900-S11
CD 11

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the Penmar Avenue and Palms Boulevard Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

(Public hearing closed at the meeting of May 8, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
ITEM NO.(14)18-0900-S12
18-0900-S12
CD 4

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the Santa Monica Boulevard and McCadden Place Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

(Public hearing closed at the meeting of May 8, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
ITEM NO.(15)17-0900-S143
17-0900-S143
CD 1

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the Brilliant Drive and Brilliant Place Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

(Public hearing closed at the meeting of May 8, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
ITEM NO.(16)17-0900-S144
17-0900-S144
CD 12

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the Porter Ranch Drive and Rinaldi Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

(Public hearing closed at the meeting of May 8, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
ITEM NO.(17)18-0126
18-0126
CD 3

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to a Vesting Zone Change for the property located at 6724 North Amigo Avenue.

 

(Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Measures, Substituted Mitigation Measures, Mitigation Monitoring Program and Planning and Land Use Management Committee Report adopted on May 8, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
ITEM NO.(18)17-0841-S1
17-0841-S1

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant funds from the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) for the Los Angeles Basin Regional Workforce Development Plan, and related actions.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department, or designee, to:

    1. Retroactively accept $825,000 in WIOA Grant funding from the CWDB to implement the Los Angeles Basin Regional Workforce Development Plan for the Los Angeles Basin Regional Planning Unit comprising seven workforce development boards in Los Angeles County - Burbank/Verdugo, City of Long Beach, City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, Pasadena/Foothill, South Bay and South East Los Angeles County - with the grant term of January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.

    2. Negotiate and execute agreements, and any necessary amendments with the service providers and amounts listed in the attachment to the City Administrative Officer’s (CAO) report dated April 19, 2018, attached to the Council file, for the retroactive term from January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and compliance with the City’s contracting requirements.

    3. Prepare Controller instructions and/or make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with Council and Mayor action on the said Report, subject to approval of the CAO; and, Request the Controller to implement those instructions.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Increase receivable within the WIOA Fund No. 57W from the CWDB by $825,000.

    2. Establish a new account and increase appropriations within the WIOA Fund No. 57W as follows:

       Account  Title  Amount
       22P122  Economic and Workforce Development  $49,047
       22P166  Personnel  1,096
       22P297  Related Costs  870
       22P299  Reimbursement of General Fund Costs  31,487
       22PXXX     WIOA LA Basin Regional Planning Unit     742,500
         Total:  $825,000
           
    3. Increase appropriations within Fund No. 100/22 as follows:

       Account  Title  Amount
       001010  Salaries, General  $39,656
       001070  Salaries As-Needed  95
       001090  Overtime  5
       002120  Printing and Binding  4
       002130  Travel  11
       003040  Contractual Services  973
       006010  Office and Administrative     2,994
       006030     Leasing     5,309
         Total:  $49,047
           
    4. Increase appropriations within Fund No. 100/66 as follows:

       Account  Title  Amount
       001010     Salaries General        $1,096
         Total:  $1,096
           

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The above recommendations comply with the City Financial Policies in that federal WIOA Grant funds from the CWDB will support funding for the implementation of the Los Angeles Basin Regional Workforce Development Plan.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
ITEM NO.(19)14-0805-S2
14-0805-S2

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the use of funds from the Audit Repayment Fund (ARF) for Disallowed Federal Workforce Development Grant costs for the Chicana Service Action Center.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), or designee to:

    1. Use funds from the ARF No. 593, subject to available fund balance, to reimburse the Workforce Innovation Act (WIA) Fund No. 44A for $193,496 in disallowed costs or return $193,496 to the California Employment Development Department (EDD) pending instructions from EDD.

    2. Prepare Controller instructions and/or make necessary technical adjustments consistent with Council and Mayor action on the City Administrative Officer’s (CAO) report dated April 18, 2018, attached to the Council file, subject to approval of the CAO; and, Request the Controller to implement those instructions.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish a new account, 22PXXX, titled Chicana Service Action Center Disallowed Costs, within the ARF No. 593 and appropriate $193,496, based on the available fund balance.

    2. Transfer up to $193,496 of expenditures from WIA Fund No. 44A to the ARF No. 593, Account No. 22PXXX, Chicana Service Action Center Disallowed Costs.

    3. Upon presentation of proper documentation by EWDD, refund up to $193,496 to the EDD from WIA Fund No. 44A.

    4. Upon presentation of proper documentation by EWDD, transfer up to $193,496 of expenditures from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Fund No. 57W to the WIA Fund No. 44A.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The above recommendations are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that sufficient funding in the ARF may be used to repay $193,496 in disallowed costs owed for 2014-15 Program Year expenditures from WIA Grant funds.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
ITEM NO.(20)16-1301-S1
16-1301-S1

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Housing and Community Development Department (HCIDLA) to write off loan losses for Calendar Years 2010 through 2017.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to write off the following losses:

    1. For calendar year 2010, write off short pay agreement loan losses on seven single-family loans totaling $233,678.03, plus accrued interest.

    2. For calendar year 2011, write off short pay agreement loan losses on nine single-family loans totaling $448,897.54, plus accrued interest.

    3. For calendar year 2012, write off short pay agreement loan losses on 13 single-family loans totaling $734,480.53, plus accrued interest.

    4. For calendar year 2013, write off third-party foreclosures on three single-family loans totaling $119,896.54, plus accrued interest; and short pay agreement loan losses on six single-family loans totaling $365,626.08, plus accrued interest.

    5. For calendar year 2014, write off short pay agreement loan losses on 11 single-family loans totaling $690,011.99, plus accrued interest.

    6. For calendar year 2015, write off short pay agreement loan losses on three single-family loans totaling $156,807.12, plus accrued interest.

    7. For calendar year 2016, write off a short pay agreement loan loss on one single-family loan totaling $43,624.00, plus accrued interest.

    8. For calendar year 2017, write off third-party foreclosures on two single-family loans totaling $99,790.56, plus accrued interest; and a short pay agreement loan loss on one single-family loan totaling $73,217.00, plus accrued interest.

  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and City Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and REQUEST the Controller to implement these instructions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommendation contained in the March 27, 2018 CAO report, attached to the Council file.  The recommendation complies with City Financial Policies in that the requested write-off of loan losses for 56 loans will not impact the General Fund as the loans were originally funded by grant funds or previous appropriations from the General Fund to support HCIDLA affordable housing programs.  

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
ITEM NO.(21)12-1549
12-1549

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to updating the City’s list of Pre-Qualified Consultant Panel of Real Estate and Economic Development Consultants for asset management and economic development services.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. APPROVE the updated List of Pre-Qualified Real Estate and Economic Development Consultants (attached to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated April 13, 2018) augmented through the January 31, 2018 Supplemental Request for Qualifications with a term ending June 23, 2019, with no remaining extensions.

  2. AUTHORIZE the CAO, or designee, to solicit bids and execute contracts with pre-qualified firms on an as-needed basis, subject to compliance with the City’s contracting policies, approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality and funding availability.

  3. AUTHORIZE the General Managers of departments working in economic development, or designees, to solicit bids from and execute contracts with pre-qualified firms on an as-needed basis, subject to compliance with the City's contracting policies, approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality and funding availability.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. However, selection and use of any of the services provided could likely have an impact if the purpose and funding are not already included in the City’s Adopted Budget. The above recommendations comply with City financial policies as project funding will support project expenditures.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
ITEM NO.(22)18-0238
18-0238
CD 10

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to evaluating the proposed hotel project at 3240 Wilshire Boulevard, and possible economic development incentives for the project.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE and INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to:

    1. Hire consultants necessary to evaluate the proposed hotel project at 3240 Wilshire Boulevard, and make recommendations on economic development incentives that could help the project move forward, including, but not limited to a potential site specific revenue agreement consistent with City policies.

    2. Accept $150,000 for consultant services from the developer to analyze the economics and financing associated with this instruction.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Controller to deposit / appropriate / expend all funds received as a result of this action in Fund No. 100/28, Contractual Services Account No. 3040; and, AUTHORIZE the CLA to make any technical corrections, revisions, or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.

  3. REQUEST the developer to pay the full cost for any financial and economic analysis, consultants and any other reviews associated with the economic evaluation of this project.

 

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, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(23)17-1037-S1
17-1037-S1

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - RYU) relative to funding for the necessary repair work of a storm drain located in the La Tuna Fire burn area.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish a new account in the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program (CIEP) Fund No. 100/54, entitled La Tuna Canyon Emergency Storm Drain.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer/appropriate $352,252.12 from the following accounts within the CIEP, to the newly created La Tuna Canyon Emergency Storm Drain account within Fund No. 100/54:

     Account     Title  Amount
     00N237  Mount Lee Drive 1/3 Mile n/o Mullholland     $187,572.00
     00N240  Rodgerton Drive (6416) Retaining Wall  $38,116.12
     00N234  Contingency for Construction  $126,564.00
       Total  $352,252.12
         
  3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make technical corrections, as necessary, to the above transactions to effectuate the intent of this motion.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 


Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
ITEM NO.(24)08-1013-S4
08-1013-S4
CD 9

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON for PRICE - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for a special reception for the Los Angeles African American Womens Public Policy Institute (LAAAWPPI) in the City Hall Rotunda on May 17, 2018.

 

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

 

APPROPRIATE $261 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 May 17, 2018 Council District Nine special reception for the LAAAWPPI in the City Hall Rotunda - said funds to be reimbursed to the General Fund by the LAAAWPPI.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
(2)
ITEM NO.(25)18-0347-S1
18-0347-S1

MOTION (WESSON - RYU) relative to funding for services in connection with the May 24, 2018 Accessing LA event at City Hall.

 

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

 

APPROPRIATE $432 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, as follows:  $232 to Account No. 1070 (Salaries - As Needed) and $200 to Account No. 1090 (Salaries - Overtime) for services in connection with the May 24, 2018 Accessing LA event at City Hall as part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - said funds to be reimbursed to the General Fund by Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(26)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.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

DIRECT the City Clerk to place on the Council Agenda for July 1, 2018, or as soon thereafter as possible, the following recommendations for adoption:

 

  1. UTILIZE $30,000 in the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to fund any aspect of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month event.

  2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary documents and/or payments, directly with the vendor/service provider, and/or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk 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: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(27)18-0416
18-0416
CD 13MOTION (O'FARRELL - KORETZ) relative to asserting jurisdiction over the April 24, 2018 action of the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission to address violations by Joseph's Café.

 

Recommendations for Council action:  

  1. ASSERT jurisdiction, pursuant to Charter Section 245, over the April 24, 2018 (Letter of Determination date: May 9, 2018) Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission action to amend the conditions imposed by the Zoning Administrator on Joseph's Café, located at 1775 North Ivar Avenue (Case No. ZA-2017-1169-CUB).  

  2. MOVE, upon assertion of jurisdiction, to veto the actions of the Commission and reinstate the conditions imposed by the Zoning Administrator as detailed in the Zoning Administrator's Letter of Determination of January 12, 2018.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 23, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 23, 2018)

 

10 VOTES REQUIRED

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(28)18-0418
18-0418

MOTION (O'FARRELL - WESSON) relative to funding for the Indigenous Peoples' Day event in the Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events line item in the 2018-19 City Budget.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

DIRECT the City Clerk to place on the Council Agenda for July 1, 2018, or as soon thereafter as possible, the following recommendations for adoption:

 

  1. UTILIZE $50,000 in the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to fund any aspect of the Indigenous Peoples' Day event.

  2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary documents and/or payments, directly with the vendor/service provider, and / or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk 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: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(29)18-0417
18-0417

MOTION (O'FARRELL - KORETZ) relative to funding for the LGBT Heritage Month event in the Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events line item in the 2018-19 City Budget.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

DIRECT the City Clerk to place on the Council Agenda for July 1, 2018, or as soon thereafter as possible, the following recommendations for adoption:

 

  1. UTILIZE $10,000 in the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to fund any aspect of the LGBT Heritage Month event.

  2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary documents and/or payments, directly with the vendor/service provider, and/or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk 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: Cedillo
(1)
ITEM NO.(30)18-0415
18-0415

MOTION (O'FARRELL - KORETZ) relative to funding for the Transgender Awareness Month event in the Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events line item in the 2018-19 City Budget.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

DIRECT the City Clerk to place on the Council Agenda for July 1, 2018, or as soon thereafter as possible, the following recommendations for adoption:

 

  1. UTILIZE $10,000 in the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to fund any aspect of the Transgender Awareness Month event.

  2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary documents and/or payments, directly with the vendor/service provider, and/or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk 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: Cedillo
(1)
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
17-0010-S33
17-0010-S33MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - HUIZAR) relative to reinstating the reward offer for the unsolved murder of Ciara Grigsby.
18-0011-S4
18-0011-S4MOTION (RYU - WESSON) relative to funding for various street maintenance efforts and services throughout Council District Four.
18-0011-S3
18-0011-S3MOTION (O'FARRELL - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for completion of curb ramp reconstruction work at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Golden Gate Avenue in  Council District 13.
13-0757-S6
13-0757-S6MOTION (PRICE - WESSON) relative to funding for the Los Angeles Coliseum July Fourth Fireworks Show in the Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events line item in the 2018-19 City Budget.
16-0010-S29
16-0010-S29MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - ENGLANDER) relative to reinstating the reward offer for the unsolved murder of Todd Britt.
16-0604-S2
16-0604-S2MOTION (BUSCAINO - RYU) relative to funding for the Italian American Heritage Month celebrations in the Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events line item in the 2018-19 City Budget.
17-1365-S2
17-1365-S2MOTION (ENGLANDER - BUSCAINO) relative to funding for additional Police Services in Council District 12.
17-0027
17-0027MOTION (CEDILLO - KORETZ) relative to amending the term of the agreement with the Coalition for Economic Survival.
18-0424
18-0424MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - RYU) relative to funding for various Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events 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
18-0004-S2
Ietia G. EstonBuscaino - Englander
Stephanie NelsonBuscaino - Englander
National Public Works Week        Blumenfield - Bonin

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

 

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

 

 

By

          Council Clerk                              PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL