ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Cynthia McClain-Hill to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Cynthia McClain-Hill to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2022 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. McClain-Hill resides in Council District 14.  Current Board composition:  F=2; M=2; Vacant=1).

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

Background Check:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 7, 2018)

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Nicholas Roxborough to the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument Authority.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Nicholas Roxborough to the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument Authority for the term ending June 30, 2022, to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Scott Crawford, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Roxborough resides in Council District Five. (Current Board composition: M=5; F=4.)

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

Background Check: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

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

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Bich Ngoc Cao to the Board of Library Commissioners.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Ms. Bich Ngoc Cao to the Board of Library Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2023, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Cao resides in Council District 13. (Current Board composition: M=0; F=5.)

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 7, 2018)

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Ohans Hovig Kharmandalian to the Rent Adjustment Commission.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Ohans Hovig Kharmandalian to the Rent Adjustment Commission for the term ending May 20, 2022, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Kharmandalian resides in Council District Seven. (Current Board composition: F=5; M=1; Vacant=1)

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

Background Check:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 17, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 17, 2018)

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Leonora Gershman Pitts to the Rent Adjustment Commission.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Leonora Gershman Pitts to the Rent Adjustment Commission for the term ending May 20, 2022, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Pitts resides in Council District 14. (Current Board composition: F=5; M=1; Vacant=1)

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 17, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 17, 2018)

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment (GPA) and Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change for the property located at 1100-1146 South Main Street and 106-112 East 11th Street.

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

1. FIND, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164, in consideration of the whole of the administrative record, that the project was assessed in MND No. ENV-2016-3825-MND as adopted on February 1, 2018, and no subsequent environmental impact report, negative declaration, nor addendum is required for approval of the project.

 

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

 

3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor and the LACPC, APPROVING the General Plan Amendment to amend the Central City Community Plan from Light Manufacturing to Regional Commercial.

 

4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 2, 2018 and disapproved by the Director of Planning on behalf of the LACPC, effectuating a Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change from M2-2D to [T][Q]C2-4D for the removal of seven existing one-story commercial buildings, and the construction of a new 354,100 square foot, eight-story, mixed-use building with 379 residential units and 25,810 square feet of commercial floor area, with a proposal of 429 vehicle parking spaces, 443 bicycle parking spaces, and 36,650 square feet of common open space, for the property located at 1100-1146 South Main Street and 106-112 East 11th Street, subject to Conditions of Approval as modified by PLUM Committee on July 31, 2018 and attached to Council file No. 18-0518.

 

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

 

...the Council may decide to impose a permanent Q Qualified classification... identified on the Zoning 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.

 

6. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.

 

7. 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.

 

8. 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: David Taban, Frontier Holdings East, LLC

Representative: Anne Williams, PSOMAS

Case No. CPC-2016-3824-GPA-VZC-HD-MSC-SPR

Environmental No. ENV-2016-3825-MND

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 - AUGUST 20, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 17, 2018)

10 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING

COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ADMINSTRATIVE OFFICER relative to a funding plan for the Downtown Los Angeles Streetcar project.

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

(Click on the above hyperlink or go to http://www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) agreement with Geodis USA, Inc., for the  continued use and operation of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) warehouse and office space.

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 (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Port Resolution No. 18-8294 authorizing proposed Agreement No. 18-3114-B with Geodis USA, Inc., for the  continued use and operation of warehouse and office space within FTZ 202, Site 11C, at 2155 East 220th Street, Carson.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed amendment for the POLA FTZ Operating Agreement will allow Geodis USA, Inc., to continue to operate and manage its FTZ office and warehouse facilities on FTZ 202, Site No. 11C. Geodis will pay to the Port an annual fee of $7,750 per year for the five-year term of the Agreement. There will be no impact on the City General Fund and funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 21, 2018)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Port of Los Angeles (POLA) agreement with Customs Air Warehouse, Inc., for the  continued use and operation of Free Trade Zone (FTZ) warehouse and office space.

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 (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Port Resolution No. 18-8292 authorizing proposed Agreement No. 18-3116-A between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and Customs Air Warehouse, Inc., for the  continued use and operation of warehouse and office space within FTZ 202, Site 32, at 12200 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed First Amendment for the POLA FTZ Operating Agreement with Customs Air Warehouse Inc., will allow the FTZ operator to continue to operate and manage its FTZ office and warehouse facilities within FTZ 202, Site No. 32. Customs Air will pay the POLA an annual administrative fee of $7,750 per year or a total of $38,750 for the five-year contract term of the proposed amendment. There will be no impact on the City General Fund and funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 21, 2018)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) agreement with State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) of Ohio CA Real Estate Investments II, LLC, to maintain Free Trade Zone (FTZ) status.

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 (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Port Resolution No. 18-8295 authorizing proposed Agreement No. 18-3150-A with STRS Ohio CA Real Estate Investments II, LLC, to maintain FTZ status of property located in Jurupa Valley.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed First Amendment with STRS Ohio CA Real Estate Investments II, LLC will authorize the FTZ developer to continue operations for an additional five-year contract term. STRS has paid a one-time application fee of $2,500 to the POLA for its FTZ designation. Under separate future contracts, FTZ operators will lease the land from STRS and submit their FTZ agreements to the Board, Mayor and Council for approval. FTZ operators are required to pay the POLA a one-time activation fee of $5,000 and an annual administrative fee of $7,750 per year for a total of $38,750 for each five-year contract term and $160,000 up to a proposed 20-year life of the Agreement. Approval of the agreement provides tax and operating benefits to STRS and economic development in the POLA region. There will be no additional payment to the POLA.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 21, 2018)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) agreement with PUMA North America, Inc., for the continued use and operation of Free Trade Zone (FTZ) warehouse and office space.

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 (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1(14)of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Port Resolution No. 18-8293 authorizing proposed Agreement No. 18-3149-C with PUMA North America, Inc., for the continued use and operation of warehouse and office space located within FTZ 202, Site 9, at 19700 Van Ness Avenue, Torrance.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed amendment to the FTZ operating agreement between the POLA and PUMA North America, Inc., includes an annual administrative fee of $10,000 per year or $50,000 in each of the five-year renewal contract options, subject to approval by the Board of Harbor Commissioners. Total revenue amount over the 20-year contract term will be approximately $205,000, including a $5,000 one-time application fee. Although the POLA pays no direct costs from operating FTZ Agreements, it has incurred expenses of approximately $88,550 for outside FTZ related consulting services and collected approximately $337,172 in revenue from FTZ operators. The POLA provides FTZ sites as a service to its customers to promote international trade and commerce in the region.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 21, 2018)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Free Trade Zone (FTZ) agreement with Phillips 66 Company, for the continued use and operation of office space and refinery and storage facilities.

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 (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Port Resolution No. 18-8306 authorizing proposed Agreement No. 18-3586 with Phillips 66 Company, for the continued use and operation of office space and refinery and storage facilities within FTZ 202, Site C, located in Carson, Torrance, and Wilmington.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the Phillips 66 Company will pay the POLA an administrative fee of $10,000 per year or $50,000 for one five-year contract term, and each subsequent five-year contract term. Phillips will have three additional renewal options, subject to approval by the Board of Harbor Commissioners, up to a total 20-year contract term. Total revenue anticipated from administrative fees for this contract may generate up to $200,000. The POLA incurred expenses of approximately $88,550 for outside consultants for all FTZ related consulting services and collected $337,172 in revenue from POLA FTZ operators in 2017. The POLA provides FTZ sites as a service to its customers to promote international trade and commerce in the region.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 21, 2018)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Free Trade Zone (FTZ) agreement with Forever 21 Logistics, LLC, for the continued use and operation of warehouses and office space.

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 (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Port Resolution No. 18-8280  authorizing proposed Agreement No. 18-3578 with Forever 21 Logistics, LLC, for the continued use and operation of warehouses and office space located within FTZ 202, Site G, comprised of Building 1 located at 3882 North Mission Road, and Building 2 located at 2011 North Soto Street.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that Forever 21 will pay the POLA an annual administrative fee of $10,000 per year or $50,000 for one five-year contract term, and each subsequent five-year contract term. Forever 21 will have three additional renewal options, subject to approval by the Board of Harbor Commissioners, up to a total 20-year contract term. Total revenue amount may generate up to $200,000. In 2017, the POLA incurred expenses of approximately $35,750 for outside consultants for all FTZ related consulting services and collected $337,172 in revenue from FTZ operators. The POLA provides FTZ sites as a service to its customers to promote international trade and commerce in the region.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 21, 2018)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending a Port of Los Angeles (POLA) agreement with Shell Oil Company adding a provision to adjust fixed land rent compensation annually based upon the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Port Resolution No. 18-8277 authorizing the proposed First Amendment to Permit No. 634 with Shell Oil Company adding a provision to adjust fixed land rent compensation annually based upon the Consumer Price Index beginning February 12, 2019 on POLA property located at Berths 167-168 in Wilmington.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed First Amendment to the Permit with the Shell Oil Company provides for annual adjustments to rental compensation to cover inflationary and other cost adjustments, subject to provisions of the CPI for the balance of the Permit. POLA currently receives approximately $1,589,160 annually from Shell for the lease of POLA land. All funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – AUGUST 22, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 22, 2018)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) lease agreement with The Hertz Corporation for the use of off-airport land for storing and staging of buses and rental car vehicles 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 (CEQA) in accordance with Article III Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the lease agreement with The Hertz Corporation for the use of 6.1 acres of off-airport land located at 96th Street and Airport Boulevard for storing and staging of buses and rental car vehicles at LAX.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on July 11, 2018 by Resolution No. 26533 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the lease agreement with The Hertz Corporation.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Airport Commissioners reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – AUGUST 16, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – AUGUST 15, 2018)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) terminal facilities lease and license agreement with American Airlines, Inc., for space in Terminals 4 and 5 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 (CEQA) in accordance with Article III Class 1(18)(c) and Article II Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the terminal facilities lease and license agreement with American Airlines, Inc., for space in Terminals 4 and 5 at LAX.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on July 11, 2018 by Resolution No. 26548 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the terminal facilities lease and license agreement with American Airlines, Inc., for space in Terminals 4 and 5 at LAX.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Airport Commissioners reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – AUGUST 16, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – AUGUST 15, 2018)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) outline agreement with Lawson Products, Inc., for industrial hardware and electrical tools and supplies.

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 (CEQA) in accordance with Article II Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the First Amendment to LAWA Outline Agreement No. 4600006109 with Lawson Products, Inc., increasing the contract authority by $490,000 and extending the term to five years for industrial hardware and electrical tools and supplies for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on July 11, 2018 by Resolution No. 26536 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the First Amendment to Outline Agreement 4600006109 with Lawson Products, Inc.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed First Amendment will increase contract funding by $490,000, for a total budget not-to-exceed $940,000, and extend the contract term to March 31, 2020. Costs incurred for this contract will be recovered through landing fees, terminal rates and charges, and non-aeronautical revenues. Funds for this contract are included in the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Los Angeles World Airports Operating Budget in LAX Cost Center No. 1150058 - Fleet Light Vehicle Maintenance and VNY Cost Center No. 1400003 - VNY Construction and Maintenance Services, Commitment Item No. 522 - Materials and Supplies. Funding for subsequent years will be requested as part of the annual budget process.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – SEPTEMBER 7, 2018)

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding provisions within the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC), the California Department of Public Health (DPH), and the California Department of Food and Agriculture's (DFA) proposed rules and regulations for commercial cannabis activity that would preempt local regulation of commercial cannabis activity.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Wesson - Koretz), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program, OPPOSITION to any provisions within the BCC, DPH, and DFA's proposed rules and regulations for commercial cannabis activity that would preempt, interfere, or otherwise complicate local regulation of commercial cannabis activity.
   
   
2. REQUEST and AUTHORIZE the Department of Cannabis Regulation, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and City Attorney, to file comments, consistent with the above position, with the BCC, DPH, and DFA.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the installation of the name WEIRD AL YANKOVIC on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name WEIRD AL YANKOVIC at 6914 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the installation of the name ANTHONY ANDERSON on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name ANTHONY ANDERSON at 6357 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the installation of the name CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the installation of the name SIMON COWELL on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name SIMON COWELL at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the installation of the name CARRIE UNDERWOOD on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name CARRIE UNDERWOOD at 1750 North Vine Street.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the installation of the name ERIC MCCORMACK on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name ERIC MCCORMACK at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the installation of the name JENNIFER GARNER on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name JENNIFER GARNER at 6920 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the installation of the name NIECY NASH on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name NIECY NASH at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal of a Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) determination regarding a mixed-use residential and commercial project pursuant to the West Los Angeles Transportation Improvement and Mitigation Specific Plan (WLA TIMP).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. GRANT the appeal filed by Pelton Properties, LLC (Elkins, Kalt, Weintraub, Reuben, Gartside, LLP, representative) of the decision of the General Manager, LADOT, to uphold the Department’s determination regarding a new four-story, Type VA, mixed use structure with 46 apartments, office and retail spaces on ground floor over two levels, Type IA, and a subterranean garage at 11671-11677 West National Boulevard, pursuant to WLA TIMP Section 8.C.
   
   
2. FIND that the LADOT did not appropriately interpret the WLA TIMP Ordinance when processing the building permit application for the project inasmuch as the WLA TIMP does not expressly prohibit the LADOT from requiring a traffic impact study for this project.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For: Mar Vista Neighborhood Council

TIME LIMIT FILE – AUGUST 16, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – AUGUST 15, 2018)

RESOLUTION (WESSON FOR ENGLANDER - BUSCAINO) relative to naming the Police Commission's Hearing Room in the Police Administration Building as the John W. Mack Police Commission Hearing Room.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE to commemorate John Mack's years of service to the City and its residents by naming the Police Commission's Hearing Room in the Police Administration Building as the John W. Mack Police Commission Hearing Room.

MOTION (KORETZ - O'FARRELL) relative to funding for creation and operation of a safe parking site at 1739 South La Cienega.

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

1. UTILIZE $10,000 in the Council District Five portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43/50 to pay for any aspect of the efforts of Safe Parking LA for the creation and operation of a safe parking site at 1739 South La Cienega, Los Angeles 90035; and, AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting, to make payment to Safe Parking Los Angeles c/o Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs and  / or to process and execute any other documentation, as needed for this purpose.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services and/or the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting, to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (KORETZ - WESSON) relative to amending prior Council action of February 10, 2009 regarding prohibiting the use of City funds for validating parking or reimbursement of parking expenses, as well as any other City policy to this effect.

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND prior Council action of February 10, 2009 to exempt from such prohibition the use of City funds to provide validated parking to members of the public visiting City Council or Mayor district offices; said exemption to go into effect immediately upon adoption of this Motion.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Stephen Meiche v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC625060. (This matter arises from Plaintiff's claim of Whistleblower Protection [Labor Code section 1102.5].)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 6, 2018)

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Paula Crutchfield v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC625403. (This matter arises from Plaintiff's claims of discrimination based on disability and medical condition, retaliation, failure to provide reasonable accommodation and failure to engage in the interactive process.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 6, 2018)

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled City of Los Angeles v. Jacob Cohan, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC680329. (This matter arises from a challenge to the City's approval of a small lot subdivision located at 7158 West Willoughby Avenue.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 6, 2018)

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(2), in order to confer with legal counsel relative to significant exposure to litigation (one potential case) in relation to the U.S. Department of Justice investigation in connection with the Fair Housing Act, ADA and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and in relation to negotiations regarding a Voluntary Compliance Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

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

MEETING HELD - NO ACTION TAKEN

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                       PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL