Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, September 18, 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, Cedillo, Huizar, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell, Rodriguez and President Wesson (10); Absent: Englander, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price and Ryu (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)17-0276-S2
17-0276-S2
CD 11

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION, TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the acquisition by eminent domain of portions of property for use by the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to implement projects under the Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP).

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the Board of Airport Commissioners findings that any activity (approval of bids, execution of contract, allocation of funds, etc.) for which the underlying project has previously been evaluated for environmental significance and processed according to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is administratively exempt from further review pursuant to Article II, Section 2.i of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines and, further, that the taking of the subject properties is authorized by, inter alia, Section 19, Article I of the California Constitution, Sections 37350.5 and 4040(f) of the California Government Code, Public Utilities Code Section 21661.6, the Los Angeles City Charter Section 632(c), Section 1230.010 et seq., of the California Code of Civil Procedure, and all other applicable law as set forth herein.

  2. APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTION of Necessity No. 26576 as adopted by the Board of Airport Commissioners at its meeting held August 16, 2018, making all necessary findings to authorize commencement of eminent domain proceedings to acquire portions of the property located at 9790 Bellanca Avenue for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) LAMP.

  3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated August 21, 2018, finding that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of portions of the property located at 9790 Bellanca Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90045, and bearing Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 4125-026-014 and 4125-026015.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund or LAWA’S budget. The proposed property acquisition, in the amount of $2,322,000, will be funded through the LAX Revenue Fund to be reimbursed with Passenger Facility Charges, subject to eligibility. The proposed property acquisition complies with the LAWA’s financial policies.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

 

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

 

 

Adopted, Ordinance Over, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE OVER TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
ITEM NO.(2)18-0818
18-0818
CD 10

HEARING COMMENTS and RESOLUTION pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal not to exceed $28,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 142-unit affordable housing facility to be located at 639 South Commonwealth Avenue in Council District 10.

 

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

  1. HOLD a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding the issuance of Multifamily housing revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in a principal amount not to exceed $28,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition and rehabilitation of a Multifamily Housing Facility to be located at 639 South Commonwealth Avenue.

  2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $28,000,000 and lend the proceeds of the bonds to the borrower for the purpose of financing the costs of the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 142 unit multifamily residential rental facility to be located at 639 South Commonwealth Avenue.

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
ITEM NO.(3)18-0900-S50
18-0900-S50
CD 11

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Sunset Avenue and Lincoln 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, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE OVER TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
ITEM NO.(4)18-0900-S51
18-0900-S51
CD 7

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Nordhoff Street and Burnet Avenue No. 1 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, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE OVER TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
ITEM NO.(5)18-0900-S52
18-0900-S52
CD 1

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the White Knoll Drive and Marview Avenue 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, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE OVER TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
ITEM NO.(6)18-0900-S53
18-0900-S53
CD 2

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Otsego Street and Vineland Place 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.

 

 

Ordinance Over, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE OVER TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
ITEM NO.(7)18-0900-S54
18-0900-S54
CD 10

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Exposition Place and 9th Avenue 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, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE OVER TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
ITEM NO.(8)18-0900-S55
18-0900-S55
CD 2

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Chandler Boulevard and Beck Avenue 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, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE OVER TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
ITEM NO.(9)18-0600-S152
18-0600-S152

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to the 2018-19 Appropriations Limit.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the following factors to be used to calculate the appropriations limit for 2018-19:

    Population Percent Change: City  0.82 Percent
    Nonresidential New Construction Percent Change:  City     5.10 Percent
       
  2. ADOPT $5,669,148,096 as the appropriations limit for 2018-19.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no fiscal impact in adopting the recommendations in this report.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
 PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(10)14-0757
14-0757

IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative the reappointment of Ms. Irene Tovar to the Human Relations Commission.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Irene Tovar to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2022 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Tovar resides in Council District 7.  (Current Commission gender composition: F=7; M=4)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Filed.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(11)14-0760
14-0760

IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative the reappointment of Mr. Mark Rothman to the Human Relations Commission.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Mark Rothman to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2022 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Mr. Rothman resides in Council District 10.  (Current Commission gender composition: F=7; M=4)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Filed.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(12)16-1172
16-1172

IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative the reappointment of Ms. Angelica Solis-Montero to the Human Relations Commission.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Angelica Solis-Montero to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2023 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Solis-Montero resides in Council District 14.  (Current Commission gender composition: F=7; M=4)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Filed.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(13)18-1200-S24
18-1200-S24

IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative the appointment of Mr. Harout (Harry) Semerdjian to the Human Relations Commission.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Harout (Harry) Semerdjian to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2022 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Mr. Semerdjian resides in Council District 4.  (Current Commission gender composition: F=7; M=4)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Filed.

 

Background Check:  Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(14)16-0749
16-0749
CD 11

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Venice Beach (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Annual Planning Report.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that:

    1. The FY 2018 Annual Planning Report for the Venice Beach BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.

    2. The increase in the 2018 budget concurs with the intentions of the Venice Beach BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.

  2. ADOPT the FY 2018 Annual Planning Report for the Venice Beach BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(15)14-1072
14-1072
CD 9

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the South Los Angeles Industrial Tract (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Annual Planning Report.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that:

    1. The FY 2018 Annual Planning Report for the South Los Angeles Industrial Tract BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.

    2. The increase in the 2018 budget concurs with the intentions of the South Los Angeles Industrial Tract BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.

  2. ADOPT the FY 2018 Annual Planning Report for the South Los Angeles Industrial Tract BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(16)14-0995
14-0995
CD 5

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Encino Commons (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Annual Planning Report.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that:

    1. The FY 2018 Annual Planning Report for the Encino Commons BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.

    2. The increase in the 2018 budget concurs with the intentions of the Encino Commons BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.

  2. ADOPT the FY 2018 Annual Planning Report for the Encino Commons BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(17)13-0770
13-0770
CD 9

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Central Avenue Historic (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Annual Planning Report.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that:

    1. The FY 2018 Annual Planning Report for the Central Avenue Historic BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.

    2. The increase in the 2018 budget concurs with the intentions of the Central Avenue Historic BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.

  2. ADOPT the FY 2018 Annual Planning Report for the Central Avenue Historic BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(18)10-1078-S1
10-1078-S1

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Third Amendment to Contract No. C-117907 with Physio-Control, Inc.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to Contract No. C117907 with Physio-Control, Inc., to reflect a revised scope of work that includes a complaint resolution process, refined software and device capabilities, and a reduction to the maximum allowable compensation in the amount of $1,132,357, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; there is no change to the term of the agreement.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that as a result of the terms of the proposed Third Amendment, the maximum allowable compensation will be reduced by $1,132,357.  Funding for future years will be subject to the appropriation of funds by the Mayor and Council.  No additional General Fund impact is anticipated.  Execution of the proposed amendment is in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are used for budgeted purposes and that current operations are funded by current revenues.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 22, 2018

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 19, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(19)13-0923
13-0923

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Third Amendments to two professional services agreements for court reporter services for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAPD, or designee, to negotiate and execute Third Amendments to two professional services agreements for court reporter services between the LAPD and the following two companies:  Lynden J. and Associates, Inc. (Contract No. C-123049); and Ben Hyatt Certified Deposition Reporters (Contract No. C-123050), with the term of the agreements being effective October 2, 2018 through October 1, 2019, for a total amount not to exceed $3,152,494, and subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there will be no additional impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommendation. Funding has already been provided and is available in the Department’s Contractual Services account. Approval of the Third Amendments complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that contract expenditures will be limited to the use of approved budgeted funds.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 23, 2018

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(20)14-0870
14-0870

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Second Supplemental Amendment between the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and Harris and Harris, Ltd.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAFD, or designee, to execute a Second Supplemental Amendment between the LAFD and Harris and Harris, Ltd., to extend the agreement for collection services associated with delinquent emergency medical services billing accounts for one year, from June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019, with compensation for services being provided on a contingency fee basis, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that the recommendations in this report are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that all fees charged for collection services will be paid to the Contractor on a contingency basis, subject to the delinquent accounts collected and recovered.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 9, 2018

 

LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 9, 2018)

 

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(21)14-0330-S5
14-0330-S5

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to continuation funding for the County of Los Angeles Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services' Neighborhood Justice Program.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to approve the Standard Agreement with the County of Los Angeles Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services for the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

  2. ACCEPT funding in the amount of $137,810 from the County of Los Angeles Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services per Amendment No. 5 as previously authorized by Council (Council file No. 14-0882) for the fifth year of operations.

  3. APPROVE the City cash and in-kind match in the amount of $34,453 for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    a.  Establish a receivable within Fund No. 368 in the amount of $137,810 from the County of Los Angeles.
     
    b.  Establish a new appropriation account within Fund No. 368 as follows:  Account No. 12R702 - DRPA VO Grant - $137,810.
     
    c.  Transfer $98,017 from Fund No. 368, Account No. 12R702 to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 001010 - Salaries General.
     
    d.  Transfer, upon receipt of grant funds, up to $38,687 from Fund No. 368, Account No. 12R702 to Fund No. 100/12, Revenue Account No. 5361 - Related Cost Reimbursements Other Funds.
     
  5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that approval of this request will allow for the disbursement of Neighborhood Justice Program funding from the County of Los Angeles. Grant funding will cover the direct and indirect costs of two Administrative Coordinator I positions. There is no new General Fund impact. The recommendations in this report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that budgeted appropriations will be balanced against receipts expected from this grant.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 


Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(22)18-0811
18-0811
CD 11

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Concession and Lease Agreements with the seven rental car companies at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

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

  2. APPROVE Concession and Lease Agreements with Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC; Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Los Angeles, LLC; The Hertz Corporation; Fox Rent A Car, Inc.; Advantage Opco, LLC, d.b.a. Advantage Rent A Car; DR Car Rental, Inc.; and Sixt Rent a Car, LLC; for the operation of rental car concession and the lease of space at the Consolidated Rental Car facility at LAX.

  3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on August 16, 2018 by Resolution No. 26583, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute Concession and Lease Agreements with the aforementioned seven rental car companies.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the proposed agreements will generate approximately $2.4 billion in revenue over the agreement terms of 25 years. Authorization for an appropriation and allocation of an amount not to exceed $30 million, from the LAX Revenue Fund, is being requested to provide Tenant Improvement Funds. Award of the agreements complies with LAWA financial policies.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(23)13-0398
13-0398
CD 15

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to setting aside Council action approving the Site Preparation and Access Agreement and Permit with the BNSF Railway Company for the construction, operation and maintenance of the Southern California International Gateway (SCIG) facility.

 

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(b)(f) and (h) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. SET ASIDE COUNCIL ACTION, RESOLUTIONS and ORDERS, pursuant to the order of the court in the case Fast Lane Transportation, Inc., et al.  v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Contra Costa Superior Court Case No. CIVMSN 14-0300 (consolidated cases), relative to Council approval of the Site Preparation and Access Agreement and Permit 901 with the BNSF Railway Company for the construction, operation and maintenance of the SCIG facility, all as evidenced by the May 9, 2013 Notice of Determination and the May 8, 2013 Council Motion Nos. 10-A, 10-B (as amended), 10-D and 10-E under Council File No. 13-0398, pursuant to Board of Harbor Commissioners Resolution No. 18-8334 and Order No. 18-7243.

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted as Amended - FORTHWITH, (13); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
(2)
TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT AND AMENDING MOTION 23A (BUSCAINO - BONIN) - ADOPTED FORTHWITH. CLICK HERE TO VIEW MOTION 23A
ITEM NO.(24)13-0295-S9
13-0295-S9
CD 15

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to setting aside Council action approving the Site Preparation and Access Agreement and Permit with the BNSF Railway Company for the construction, operation and maintenance of the Southern California International Gateway (SCIG) facility.

 

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(b)(f) and (h) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. SET ASIDE COUNCIL ACTION, RESOLUTIONS AND ORDERS, pursuant to the order of the court in the case Fast Lane Transportation, Inc., et al.  v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Contra Costa Superior Court Case No. CIVMSN 14-0300 (consolidated cases), relative to Council’s May 8, 2013 approval of the determination by the Port of Los Angeles that the BNSF Railway Company for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the SCIG facility project and the proposed 50-year permit were assessed in an Environmental Impact Report prepared in accordance with the CEQA, under Council File Nos. 13-0295, 13-0295-S1, 13-0295-S2, 13-0295-S3, 13-0295-S4, 13-0295-S5, 13-0295-S6, 13-0295-S7, and 13-0295-S8; pursuant to Board of Harbor Commissioners Resolution No. 18-8333 and Order No. 18-7243.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted as Amended - FORTHWITH, (13); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
(2)
TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT AND AMENDING MOTION 24A (BUSCAINO - BONIN) - ADOPTED FORTHWITH. CLICK HERE TO VIEW MOTION 24A
ITEM NO.(25)16-0037-S74
16-0037-S74

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of registration fees, valued at $35,000, for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the donation of registration fees from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, valued at $35,000, to be used for LAPD employees to attend the Los Angeles Women Police Officers 2018 Symposium and the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives 23rd Annual Conference, for the benefit of the LAPD; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners.  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: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(26)16-0037-S75
16-0037-S75

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the monetary donation of $25,000, for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the monetary donation of $25,000, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, to cover costs associated with the Look Again Campaign, to provide community awareness about the realities surrounding the sex trafficking of minors in the City, for the benefit of the LAPD, Detective Support and Vice Division; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners.  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: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(27)16-0037-S76
16-0037-S76

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of a technical support contract for website hosting and maintenance, valued at $18,000, for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the donation of a technical support contract for website hosting and maintenance, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, valued at $18,000, for the benefit of the LAPD, Media Relations Division; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners.  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: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(28)16-0037-S77
16-0037-S77

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of tools and equipment, valued at $52,882.48, for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the donation of tools and equipment, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, valued at $52,882.48, to be used by the Rapid Extraction Dismantling Team, for the benefit of the LAPD, Metropolitan Division; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners.  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: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(29)16-0037-S78
16-0037-S78

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the monetary donation of $70,000, for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the monetary donation of $70,000, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, to pay for expenses associated with the Inauguration and Welcoming Reception for the 57th Chief of Police Michel R. Moore, for the benefit of the LAPD; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners.  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: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(30)16-0037-S79
16-0037-S79

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the monetary donation of $29,032, for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ACCEPT the monetary donation of $29,032, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, for video analysis capabilities and allow for personnel to achieve accreditation as Forensic Video Technicians, for the benefit of the LAPD, Force Investigation Division; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners.  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: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(31)18-0770
18-0770
CD 14

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to restoring the intersection of Bushnell Way and Wheeling Way to a proper condition in a timely manner.

 

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

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Bureaus of Engineering (BOE) and Sanitation (BOS) to report with a plan and timeline for restoring the intersection of Bushnell Way and Wheeling Way to a proper condition in a timely manner.

  2. INSTRUCT the BOE and BOS, in conjunction with the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to identify funding to address this critical infrastructure need.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(32)18-0766
18-0766
CD 14

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to transferring the maintenance responsibility for the landscaped area and street trees constructed as part of the Soto Mission Bridge Removal and Intersection Improvement Project from the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to the Bureau of Street Services (BSS).

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER the maintenance responsibility for the 54,000 square feet of landscaped area and 46 street trees constructed as part of the Soto Mission Bridge Removal and Intersection Improvement Project from the BOE to the BSS for adoption into the City's landscaped median maintenance program.

  2. TRANSFER $100,000 from the BOE Fund No. 57Q/50, Appropriation Unit No. 50MB24, to the BSS Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 003040 - Contractual Services for the maintenance of the aforementioned landscaping and street trees.

  3. AUTHORIZE the BOE and BSS to make any technical corrections in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

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: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(33)17-1002
17-1002
CD 9

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to a notice of intention to relinquish collateral facilities along Route 110 Freeway between West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and West 39th Street.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the relinquishment of Highway Right of Way, Road 7-LA-110-PM 19.5/19.7 is in the best interest of the City.

  2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION for the relinquishment of Flower Drive between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 39th Street, as well as segments of 39th Street indicated on Relinquishment Map 1268 as found in the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) report, dated August 21, 2018.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to record Relinquishment Map 1268 following adoption by the California Transportation Commission.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, City Engineer, and City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Mayor and City Council.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The BOE reports that this relinquishment has no impact on the General Fund. Future funding would be needed if the City decides to improve Flower Drive.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(34)18-0352
18-0352
CD 13

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a possible Crisis and Bridge Housing facility located at 1533 Schrader Boulevard.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (O'Farrell - Harris-Dawson), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

 

  1. DETERMINE that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis and Categorical Exemption from CEQA for use of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Lot 649, at 1533 North Schrader Boulevard as a bridge housing facility is approved, pursuant to CEQA, Article 19, Sections 15301, Class 1 Existing Facilities, 15303 Class 3(c) New Construction of Small Structures, 15304 Class 4(a)(b)(e) Minor Alterations to Land, and 15332 Class 32 Infill Development Projects, and pursuant to City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines, Article III, Section 1, Class 1(12) Existing Facilities and Class 4(1)(3)(6) Minor Alterations to Land.

  2. APPROVE the use of LADOT Lot 649, located at 1533 Schrader Boulevard, as a bridge housing facility for up to 36 months.

  3. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD), working with the LADOT and the City Attorney, to negotiate and execute any necessary license or other appropriate agreement with Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), or another nonprofit entity, to enter the property at 1533 Schrader Boulevard for the purpose of providing the services required to operate the proposed bridge housing facility thereon.

  4. APPROVE funds in the amount of $3,003,194 to develop a bridge housing facility on the LADOT Lot 649, located at 1533 Schrader Boulevard and the funds to be appropriated from the Crisis and Bridge Housing Fund line item within the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 and the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Homeless Services Program, or the State Emergency Block Grant if needed.

  5. ESTABLISH a new account within the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54, entitled Bridge Housing - 1533 Schrader and appropriate the amount of $2,253,194.

  6. AUTHORIZE the Controller to appropriate the amount of $3,003,194 to develop a Crisis and Bridge Housing site in Council District 13, as follows:

    a.  Transfer $1,333,333 from the General City Purposes, Fund No. 100/56, Account 000931, Crisis and Bridge Housing Fund to the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program, Fund No. 100/54, account entitled Crisis and Bridge Housing - 1533 Schrader.
     
    b.  Transfer $919,861 from the Unappropriated Balance, Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580272, Homeless Services Program, or if needed, from the State Emergency Block Grant, to the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program, Fund No. 100/54, account entitled Bridge Housing - 1533 Schrader.
     
    c.  Transfer the total of $750,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580272, Homeless Services Program, or if needed, from the State Emergency Block Grant, to the following accounts:  

           Fund / Department Account    Title  Amount
      i.  100/40 GSD  001101  Hiring Hall Construction  $100,000
      ii.  100/40 GSD  001121  Hiring Hall Benefits Construction  $100,000
      iii.  100/40 GSD  003180  Construction Materials  $250,000
      iv.  100/74 Bureau of Engineering (BOE)     

    001010  Salaries General  $300,000
  7. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to prepare any additional Controller instructions to reimburse the BOE and GSD for their accrued labor cost related to this project from the Bridge Housing - 1533 Schrader account consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

  8. INSTRUCT the City Homeless Coordinator to coordinate with the Los Angeles County to identify funds for interim housing operations at this site, including, but not limited to County Measure H revenue.

  9. INSTRUCT the CAO to prepare any additional Controller instructions or make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council action in this matter; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

 

For:  Hollywood Studio District Neighborhood Council

 

(Budget and Finance Committee report to be submitted in Council.)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
(2)
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT AND MOTION (O'FARRELL - BONIN) - ADOPTED. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION
ITEM NO.(35)18-0538
18-0538

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting the manufacture and sale of fur products in the City of Los Angeles.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Blumenfield - Koretz - O'Farrell):

 

  1. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to prohibit the manufacture and sale of fur products, including apparel made in whole or in part of fur, or any fashion accessory, including but not limited to handbags, shoes, hats, earmuffs, jewelry, and key chains made in whole or in part of fur, with exceptions for the sale of used fur products with a phasing-out period of 24 months from the effective date of the Ordinance.

  2. REQUEST the City Attorney to report in regard to the following in connection with a fur ban as described above in Recommendation No. 1:

    1. Utilization of fur apparel by religious organizations and related religious aspects and potential exemptions.

    2. Prohibiting the sale of faux fur that utilizes the fur of an animal(s) and methods to certify the origin of said faux fur.

    3. Potential conflicts with Federal and State laws as they relate to the sale of fur products derived from legally trapped animals.


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 as Amended, (12); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
(3)
PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT AND AMENDING MOTION 35A (KORETZ - O'FARRELL) - ADOPTED. CLICK HERE TO VIEW MOTION 35A
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(36)18-0900-S90
18-0900-S90
CD 11

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Stoner and Iowa Avenues Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated August 21, 2018.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of NOVEMBER 20, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Stoner and Iowa Avenues Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $329.11 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2018-19 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  November 14, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, Ordinance Over, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
ORDINANCE OVER TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
ITEM NO.(37)18-0900-S91
18-0900-S91
CD 12

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Sherman Way and Woodlake Avenue Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated August 21, 2018.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of NOVEMBER 20, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Sherman Way and Woodlake Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $3,493.80 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2018-19 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  November 14, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, Ordinance Over, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
ORDINANCE OVER TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
ITEM NO.(38)18-0900-S92
18-0900-S92
CD 1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Temple Street and Beaudry Avenue Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated August 22, 2018.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of NOVEMBER 20, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Temple Street and Beaudry Avenue  Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $14,315.85 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2018-19 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  November 14, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, Ordinance Over, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
ORDINANCE OVER TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
ITEM NO.(39)18-0900-S93
18-0900-S93
CD 5

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Corning Street and Whitworth Drive No. 1 Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated August 22, 2018.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of NOVEMBER 20, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Corning Street and Whitworth Drive No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $172.39 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2018-19 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  November 14, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, Ordinance Over, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
ORDINANCE OVER TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
ITEM NO.(40)18-0900-S94
18-0900-S94
CD 14

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Broadway and 4th Street No. 1 Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated August 24, 2018.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of NOVEMBER 20, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Broadway and 4th Street No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,193.75 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2018-19 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  November 14, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, Ordinance Over, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
ORDINANCE OVER TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
ITEM NO.(41)18-0900-S95
18-0900-S95
CD 11

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Carmelina Avenue and Idaho Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated August 28, 2018.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of NOVEMBER 20, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Carmelina Avenue and Idaho Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $282.10 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2018-19 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  November 14, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, Ordinance Over, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
ORDINANCE OVER TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
ITEM NO.(42)18-0900-S96
18-0900-S96
CD 1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Main and Rondout Streets Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated September 6, 2018.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of NOVEMBER 20, 2018 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Main and Rondout Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $5,218.36 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2018-19 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  November 14, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, Ordinance Over, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
ORDINANCE OVER TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
ITEM NO.(43)11-1705-S4
11-1705-S4

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE, relative to staff support for the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) for the enforcement of off-site sign code violations.

 

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Huizar - Harris-Dawson - Ryu):

 

DIRECT the LADBS to prepare an analysis of the Code Violation Inspection Fee to determine the fee amount required to achieve full cost recovery for code violation inspections and submit said analysis to Council.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommendation of this report to direct the LADBS to report on the appropriate level for the Code Violation Inspection Fee to achieve full cost recovery.

 

Community Impact Statement:  Yes

 

For:

Bel Air Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 28, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
ITEM NO.(44)18-0624-S1
18-0624-S1
CD 12

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (ENGLANDER - BUSCAINO) relative to the transfer and appropriation of funding within the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund for the design and construction of the Zelzah Avenue Improvements, Ridgeway Road to Newcastle Avenue (Project).

 

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

 

  1. DESIGNATE and set aside $7,500,000  in the Sunshine Canyon Communities Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 in a new Account within that Fund entitled Zelzah Ave Improvements for the design and construction of the Project.

  2. TRANSFER / APPROPRIATE $1,000,000 in the Zelzah Ave Improvements Account in the Sunshine Canyon Communities Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 to a new Account in the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50, entitled Zelzah Ave Improvements, Ridgeway Rd to Newcastle Ave for the design and construction of the Project, with the understanding that additional amounts needed for this Project shall be made available by future transfers from the above source either by adoption of periodic Financial Status Reports or through other appropriate Council action.

  3. RESOLVE that employment authority in the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) for one Civil Engineer (Class Code 7237)  is APPROVED and CONFIRMED for the period of September 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019,  to provide the necessary oversight of the design and construction of the above Project, subject to position allocation by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners.

  4. AUTHORIZE the BOE to make any corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this motion.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

(Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
ITEM NO.(45)18-0819
18-0819
CD 5

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUIZAR FOR KORETZ - O'FARRELL) relative to initiating consideration to include the property located at 132 North Kings Road in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments (HCMs).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. INITIATE consideration of the property located at 132 North Kings Road as a HCM under the procedures of Section 22.171.10 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code; and, INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to prepare the HCM application for review and consideration by the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC).
  2.  

  3. REQUEST the CHC, after reviewing the application, to submit its report and recommendation to the Council regarding the inclusion of the property located at 132 North Kings Road in the City's list of HCMs.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 4, 2018)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
ITEM NO.(46)18-0831
18-0831

COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES (GSD) relative to the exemption of four positions from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(2).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the exemption of the following positions pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(2):

 

  1. 1 Construction Estimator (Class Code 3341)

  2. 1 Senior Electrician (Class Code 3864)

  3. 1 Senior Plumber (Class Code 3444)

  4. 1 Senior Carpenter (Class Code 3345)

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

(Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of this matter)

 

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
ITEM NO.(47)18-0011-S13
18-0011-S13
CD 11

MOTION (BONIN - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for cutting and removing overgrown vegetation from the median island at La Cienega Boulevard from Slauson Avenue to Fairview Avenue in Council District 11.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER/ALLOCATE $4,265 in the Council District 11 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services (BSS) Fund No. 100/86, Account 001090 Salaries, Overtime for cutting and removing overgrown vegetation from the median island at La Cienega Boulevard from Slauson Avenue to Fairview Avenue in Council District 11.

  2. AUTHORIZE the BSS to make any technical corrections or clarification as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

Substitute Motion Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION (BONIN - BUSCAINO) - ADOPTED. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION
ITEM NO.(48)16-0865-S4
16-0865-S4
CD 6

MOTION (MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL) relative to funding for the Sherman Way Tunnel monthly cleaning in Council District Six.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $32,140 in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0706 (CD 6 Community Services) to the Street Services Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services) for the Sherman Way Tunnel monthly cleaning in Council District Six.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including and new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
ITEM NO.(49)13-0436-S3
13-0436-S3
CD 1

MOTION (CEDILLO - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for the construction of a 4-inch recycled water line through the North Spring Street Viaduct.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to accept a contribution in the amount of $350,000 from Metabolic Studio for the construction of a 4-inch recycled water line through the North Spring Street Viaduct, allowing connection to Metabolic Studio's Water Wheel Project and providing irrigation to Albion Park.

  2. INSTRUCT the BOE to deposit / appropriate such funds in the following fund/account: Fund No. 57Q/50, Account No. 50MB09.

  3. AUTHORIZE the BOE to make any technical corrections, or clarifications to the above actions to effectuate the intent of this motion.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
ITEM NO.(50)16-1104-S1
16-1104-S1

MOTION (WESSON - ET AL. - HUIZAR - ET AL.) relative to adopting changes to the Rules of the Los Angeles City Council and its committees to prevent disruptions at Council and committee meetings. Recommendation for Council action:

 

ADOPT, pursuant to Rule 77, the following changes to the Rules of the Los Angeles City Council:

 

  1. Council Rule 7: Add the following as a separate paragraph to the end of Rule 7:

     

    A member of the public who disrupts and is removed from a Council or committee meeting shall be excluded from attending all Council and committee meetings for the remainder of that day. A member of the public who disrupts and is removed from a Council or committee meeting and who then disrupts and is removed from a Council or committee meeting on any of the next 3 business days shall be excluded from attending all Council and committee meetings for the remainder of that day and the following 3 business days. A member of the public excluded for the remainder of a day and the following 3 business days who then disrupts and is removed from a Council or committee meeting on any of the next 3 business days shall be excluded from attending all Council and committee meetings for the remainder of that day and the following 6 business days. A business day is every calendar day on which a Council and/or committee meeting is held.

  2. Council Rule 63: Add the following as a separate paragraph to the end of Rule 63:

    A member of the public who disrupts and is removed from a committee meeting shall be excluded from attending committee and/or Council meetings as provided by Rule 7.

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
ITEM NO.(51)

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)18-0853
18-0853
CD 2

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 74951 located at 5630 North Fair Avenue northerly of Burbank Boulevard.

 

(Bond No. C-131901)

Subdivider: Noho Pointe, LLC; Surveyor: Nick Kazemi

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A) (2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(b)18-0854
18-0854
CD 1

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 73291 located at 4490 East Lincoln Avenue southerly of York Boulevard.

 

(Bond No. C-131904)

Subdivider: Avenue 45, LLC; Surveyor: Mark R. Danielson

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section19.02(A) (2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(c)18-0855
18-0855
CD 1

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 72551 located at 2925-2951 West Leeward Avenue easterly of Westmoreland Avenue.

 

(Bond No. C-131902)

Subdivider:  Mega Home, LLC; Surveyor:  Alfred J. Thelwell

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Subdivider has paid a fee of $8,981.60 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A)(2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(d)18-0857
18-0857
CD 6

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62915 located at 9237 Wakefield Avenue southerly of Tupper Street.

 

(Bond No. C-131903)

Subdivider:  9237 Wakefield, LLC; Surveyor:  Alejandro J. Alatorre/GM Engineering

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Subdivider has paid a fee of $8,720 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A)(2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(e)18-0869
18-0869
CD 11

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 72727 located at 330 South Rennie Avenue southeasterly of Rose Court.

 

(Bond No. C-131908)

Subdivider:  330-332 Rennie Capital Partners, LLC; Surveyor:  Robert K. Kameoka

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Subdivider has paid a fee of $8,981.60 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A)(2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Englander
, Harris-Dawson
, Krekorian
, Martinez
(5)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
18-0878
18-0878MOTION (PRICE - O'FARRELL) relative to approval of funds for City services associated with the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences to hold the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater.
11-0363-S1
11-0363-S1MOTION (WESSON - KREKORIAN) relative to a $2.5 million Reserve Fund loan to be reimbursed from the Proposition 1C Infill and Infrastructure Grant for infrastructure improvements along Crenshaw Boulevard.
16-0634-S2
16-0634-S2MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - PRICE) relative to amending Council's prior action of August 23, 2018 regarding El Grito Celebration / Donations.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
18-0004-S3
18-0004-S3
Stanley Black Day in the City of Los Angeles   Koretz - Blumenfield
Francesco RinaldiHuizar - Blumenfield 
Lieutenant II Carlos Solano Huizar - Buscaino 
B'nai B'rith International Blumenfield - Koretz 
Jack Black O'Farrell - Rodriguez 
Carrie Underwood O'Farrell - Rodriguez 

At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
18-0003-S3
18-0003-S3
Maureen Louisa Hutchins Wesson - All Councilmembers 
Father Michael J. Mandala S.J.   Buscaino - All Councilmembers 
Ukabhai (Uka) Govabhai Solanki  Cedillo - All Councilmembers 
Larry Gilman Jr. Bonin - All Councilmembers 

ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, Huizar, Koretz, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (10); Absent: Buscaino, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian and Martinez (5)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Signature


ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

 

 

By

 

          Council Clerk     PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL