| | | | | | | | Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Tuesday, February 5, 2019 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM
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(For further details see Official Council Files)
(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)
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| | | | | | | | Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu, Smith and President Wesson (12); Absent: Cedillo, Harris-Dawson and Rodriguez (3) | | |
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Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council | | | |
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (1) | | | | | | 18-0900-S105 | 18-0900-S105 | | | | | CD 12 | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Fallbrook Avenue and Eccles Street Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
- 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).
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (2) | | | | | | 18-0900-S106 | 18-0900-S106 | | | | | CD 13 | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the De Longpre and Ivar Avenues Street Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
- 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).
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (3) | | | | | | 18-0900-S107 | 18-0900-S107 | | | | | CD 13 | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Blake Avenue and Rich Street No. 1 Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
- 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).
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (4) | | | | | | 18-0900-S108 | 18-0900-S108 | | | | | CD 11 | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Penmar Avenue and Zanja Street Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.
- 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).
- INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to assure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (5) | | | | | | 18-0792 | 18-0792 | | | | | CD 7 | CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of the easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on Sepulveda Boulevard between San Jose Street and Devonshire Street - Right of Way No. 36000-2134 (Quitclaim).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- FIND that the Quitclaim is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
- APPROVE the Quitclaim as shown on the August 15, 2018 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition:
That petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering with respect to the payment of the document recording fee.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 8, 2018, authorizing the quitclaim of an easement for sanitary sewer lying easterly of Sepulveda Boulevard between San Jose Street and Devonshire Street.
- INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Group (BOE) to record and deliver the necessary quitclaim deed or deeds to the persons legally entitled thereto.
- INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action and Ordinance to BOE for processing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $6,869.40 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (6) | | | | | | 16-1406 | 16-1406 | | | | | CD 11 | CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on property west of Latimer Road southeast of Sunset Boulevard - Right of Way No. 36000-10028 (Dedication).
Recommendations for Council action:
- FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
- ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the November 6, 2018 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
- AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
- INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, (12); Absent: Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Rodriguez (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 19, 2019 | | |
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (7) | | | | | | 17-0858, 18-0032, 18-0405, 18-0768 | 17-0858, 18-0032, 18-0405, 18-0768 | | | | | CD 10, 15 | TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to prohibiting the parking of a vehicle displaying a For Sale sign or placard advertising the private sale of the vehicle on certain street segments in Council Districts 10 and 15.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated December 11, 2018, amending Subsection (a) of Section 87.55 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to prohibit the parking of a vehicle displaying a For Sale sign or placard advertising the private sale of the vehicle on the east side of Irolo Street between Normandie Avenue and San Marino Street, the west side of Normandie Avenue between San Marino Street and Normandie Avenue / lrolo Street, the east side of South Western Avenue within the City of Los Angeles between West 182nd Street and West Paseo Del Mar, both sides of Compton Avenue between East Century Boulevard and East 103rd Street, and both sides of the 1900 through 2200 blocks of 10th Avenue.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (8) | | | | | | 17-1008 | 17-1008 | | | | | CD 2 | INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorizing the Department of General Services (GSD) to sell the surplus City-owned properties located on Runnymede Street to Schaefer Irrevocable Trust.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- DETERMINE that the properties located on Runnymede Street (APN 2215-019-901 and 2215-017-903), in Council District (CD) Two, are no longer required for City use and that the public interest is best served by the direct sale of said properties.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated October 18, 2018, authorizing the sale of the properties located on Runnymede Street (APN 2215-019-901 and 2215-017-903), without notice of sale or advertisement of bids to Schaefer Irrevocable Trust for the sale price of $160,000.
- REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare the purchase and sale agreement based on the terms specified in the Ordinance dated October, 18, 2018, for the sale of the properties.
- INSTRUCT the GSD to complete the transactions outlined in the Ordinance dated October, 18, 2018, process the necessary documentation to execute the sale, and deposit the proceeds into the appropriate accounts, as directed by the Los Angeles Administrative Code and as approved to form by the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that approval of the report recommendations will result in unanticipated sales revenues of $160,000, of which $80,000 will be appropriated to the City’s General Fund and $80,000 to the CD Two Real Property Trust Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (9) | | | | | | 07-1349-S2 | 07-1349-S2 | | | | | CD 14 | INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorizing the Department of General Services (GSD) to sell the surplus City-owned property located at 1001 East First Street to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- DETERMINE that the property located at 1001 East First Street is no longer required for City use and that the public interest is best served by the direct sale of the property.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated December 17, 2018, authorizing the sale of the property without notice of sale or advertisement of bids to Metro for the sale price of $11,900,000.
- REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare the purchase and sale agreement based on the terms specified in the Ordinance, dated December 17, 2018 for the sale of the property.
- INSTRUCT the GSD to complete the transactions outlined in the Ordinance dated December 17, 2018, process the necessary documentation to execute the sale, and distribute the proceeds into the appropriate accounts and to the appropriate parties, as directed by the Los Angeles Administrative Code and as approved to form by the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that approval of the report recommendations will result in net proceeds to the City of $1,364,930 less closing costs. These proceeds are considered reimbursement for Proposition A funds expended and will be returned to that Fund. Some portion of the net sales proceeds will be used to reimburse the City for the hazard mitigation and site security work that was required at the property as a result of the November 9, 2018
fire.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (10) | | | | | | 18-1168 | 18-1168 | | | | | | PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the project titles of five loans from the Public Works Trust Fund and Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment Fund.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
AMEND the Board of Public Works (BPW) report dated August 9, 2017, attached to the Council file that requested five loans from the Public Works Trust Fund to the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment Fund to amend the project titles of the five loans and authorize:
- Five loans from the Public Works Trust Fund (Fund No. 834) totaling $8,875,000, payable to the Street Maintenance Assessment Fund (Fund No. 347), to fund the design and construction of street lighting projects to be repaid as federal grant proceeds are received from California Department of Transportation and Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (LAMTA) on a cost reimbursement basis. The individual loan amounts requested are estimates and are subject to change based on the final bid amounts. Nevertheless, the overall cost of the five loans shall not exceed $6,875,000.
- That grant reimbursements from the State and LAMTA be deposited into the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment Fund and subsequently transferred back to the Public Works Trust Fund no later than one week after the deposit has been made.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The BPW reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (11) | | | | | | 18-0008-S72 | 18-0008-S72 | | | | | CD 8 | TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain street segments in Council District Eight.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Harris-Dawson - Cedillo):
- RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along the east side of West Boulevard between South Slauson Avenue and West 71st Street, the west side of West Boulevard between South Slauson Avenue and West 64th Street, West 67th Street between West and Crenshaw Boulevards, Crenshaw West Service Road between 4909 Crenshaw Boulevard and 5107 Crenshaw Boulevard behind the Elixer Mural, and 59th Place between South Verdun and Alviso Avenues.
- DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the street listed above with the specific hours detailed above.
- AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (12) | | | | | | 19-0008-S1 | 19-0008-S1 | | | | | CD 8 | TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along segments of West 23rd and West 24th Streets.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Harris-Dawson - Blumenfield):
- RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along West 23rd Street and West 24th Street between Vermont Avenue and South Catalina Street.
- DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the street listed above with the specific hours detailed above.
- AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (13) | | | | | | 19-0008-S2 | 19-0008-S2 | | | | | CD 5 | TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along a segment of North Beverly Glen Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Koretz - Harris-Dawson):
- RESOLVE, pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during all hours of the day along the west side of North Beverly Glen Boulevard from Angelo Drive to Windtree Drive.
- DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the street listed above with the specific hours detailed above.
- AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (14) | | | | | | 19-0008-S3 | 19-0008-S3 | | | | | CD 6 | TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain segments of Airport Business Parkway and Saticoy Street.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Martinez - Harris-Dawson):
- RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., along Airport Business Parkway between Saticoy Street and its northern terminus, and Saticoy Street between Hayvenhurst Avenue and Balboa Boulevard.
- DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the street listed above with the specific hours detailed above.
- AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (15) | | | | | | 19-0008-S4 | 19-0008-S4 | | | | | CD 5 | TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along a segment of Melrose Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Koretz - Harris-Dawson):
- RESOLVE, pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., along Melrose Avenue between North Fairfax Avenue and North Highland Boulevard.
- DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the street listed above with the specific hours detailed above.
- AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (16) | | | | | | 14-0079-S4 | 14-0079-S4 | | | | | | TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to creating a pilot program to allow private entities to install Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in the public right-of-way.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar – Harris-Dawson):
INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Bureaus of Engineering and Street Services, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and other departments as necessary, and in consultation with the Mayor’s EV Task Force, to present in 60 days, a pilot program to allow private entities to install EV charging stations in the public right-of-way, including rules and guidelines, a streamlined online application and permitting process, recommendations for locating new curbside charging stations, a new permit category for installing curbside charging, and the resources necessary to manage the program.
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.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (17) | | | | | | 18-1160 | 18-1160 | | | | | | TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting the stopping, parking or leaving standing of vehicles near Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) station driveways.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian - Bonin):
REQUEST the City Attorney, with assistance from the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), to prepare and present an ordinance, based on Assembly Bill 2491 (Nazarian), modifying the Los Angeles Municipal Code, to authorize the LADOT to provide appropriate curb markings or Keep Clear pavement markings and post signs that delineate the area where stopping, parking or leaving standing of a vehicle will be prohibited near LAPD station driveways.
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.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (18) | | | | | | 18-1033 | 18-1033 | | | | | | PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE (PAW) and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES' REPORTS relative to the new electronic payment option for City vendors.
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- PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
- Establish a new fiduciary fund, titled E-Payables Disbursement Fund, for the purpose of recording payments which have been made to vendors but for which payment has not yet been made to US Bank.
- Establish a new Balance Sheet Account within the new E-Payables Disbursement Fund and transfer monies from the General Demand Fund into the new account upon notification from US Bank of completed payments.
- Establish a second new fund, titled E-Payables Rebate Fund, for the purpose of depositing e-payables rebate funds and providing resources for payment reconciliation, department and vendor support, and future maintenance and improvements to the e-payables process and systems.
- Deposit e-payables rebate funds from US Bank into the new E-Payables Rebate Fund.
- Deposit up to 25 percent of total rebates received into a new account titled E-Payables Processing and Maintenance; and, transfer the balance of available rebate funds to the General Fund.
- RESOLVE that one position of Senior Accountant I, (Class Code 1523-1) in the Controller’s Office to perform payment reconciliations, provide support to vendors and departments, and process payment cancellations when necessary is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.
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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
CONCUR with Recommendations Nos. 1
(a), (b), (c), and 2 of the PAW Committee report.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Controller. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | MOTION (KREKORIAN - BUSCAINO) AND BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - ADOPTED. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (19) | | | | | | 19-0052 | 19-0052 | | | | | | TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the impact of taxicab regulatory changes due to the enactment of Assembly Bills (AB) 1069 and 939 (Low).
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE Los Angeles Department of Transportation report dated January 23, 2019 relative to the impact of taxicab regulatory changes due to the enactment of AB 1069 and 939 (Low).
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (20) | | | | | | 12-0637-S10 | 12-0637-S10 | | | | | | BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to delinquent accounts receivables submitted by the Department of Public Works (DPW), the Department of Convention and Tourism Development (CTD), and the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to the Collections Board of Review (Board).
Recommendations for Council action:
- APPROVE the Board recommendation to authorize the DPW to remove from its active accounts receivables 25 accounts totaling $251,208.73.
- APPROVE the Board recommendation to authorize the CTD to remove from its active accounts receivables nine accounts totaling $1,267,258.10.
- APPROVE the Board recommendation to authorize the HCIDLA to remove from its active accounts receivables 771 uncollectible accounts totaling $2,343,957.42.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports the proposed action will decrease the City’s receivable base by $3,862,724.25.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (21) | | | | | | 17-1406 | 17-1406 | | | | | CD 1 | INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to instructing the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate a lease for office space at 1901 West 6th Street.
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Cedillo - Bonin):
AUTHORIZE the GSD, on behalf of Council District One, to negotiate and execute a lease with Retirement Housing Foundation for office space located at 1901 West 6th Street. The lease will run concurrent with the Council term for approximately four years ending on June 30, 2022 with one four-year option to renew. The property owner has agreed to provide the space to the City at no cost; however, the City will be responsible for other costs such as custodial, maintenance and utilities.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that there is no additional General Fund impact for current year expenses that include tenant improvements, communication installation, furniture and moving expenses, as monies within the GSD's Leasing Account are sufficient to fully fund these one-time costs totaling $107,063. There is an annual cost for utilities and custodial expense that would be addressed through the City Budget process.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 8, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 8, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (22) | | | | | | 18-0957 | 18-0957 | | | | | CD 8 | INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to funding additional tenant improvements and furniture at the Council District (CD) Eight field office located at 5401 Crenshaw Boulevard.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to fund additional tenant improvements and furniture at the CD Eight field office located at 5401 Crenshaw Boulevard, with savings identified in the GSD's Leasing Account.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that there is no additional impact on the General Fund as monies within GSD's Leasing Account are sufficient to fully fund the additional improvements.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (23) | | | | | | 14-1368 | 14-1368 | | | | | | INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the annual reporting of the Council District Real Property Trust Funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 to 2017 and FY 2017 to 2018.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Clerk reports dated January 2, 2019 and October 20, 2017 relative to the annual reporting of the Council District Real Property Trust Funds for FY 2016 to 2017 and FY 2017 to 2018.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (24) | | | | | | 19-0035 | 19-0035 | | | | | | BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Exelis Inc.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the refund claim filed by Exelis Inc. in the amount of $101,440.89, plus interest.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (25) | | | | | | 19-0034 | 19-0034 | | | | | | BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by DJI Service LLC.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the refund claim filed by DJI Service LLC in the amount of $120,579.86, plus interest.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (26) | | | | | | 19-0029 | 19-0029 | | | | | | BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Barrett Business Services, Inc.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the refund claim filed by Barrett Business Services, Inc. in the amount of $207,433.49, plus interest.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (27) | | | | | | 19-0028 | 19-0028 | | | | | | BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by B. Riley and Co, LLC.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the refund claim filed by B. Riley and Co, LLC in the amount of $104,341.64, plus interest.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Rodriguez (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) | | | |
| | | | | | | | MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 18-0248-S2 | 18-0248-S2 | MOTION (RYU - RODRIGUEZ) relative to a donation to support the ReelAbilities Film Festival: Los Angeles 2018. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19-0115 | 19-0115 | MOTION (RYU - MARTINEZ) relative to hosting an awards ceremony and reception for the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) in the City Hall Rotunda and Spring Street Forecourt. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19-0116 | 19-0116 | MOTION (SMITH - RYU) relative to installing street banners promoting Salute to Recreation activities for the period from May 31, 2019 to June 2, 2019. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19-0113 | 19-0113 | MOTION (BUSCAINO - BONIN) relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $75,000,000 for the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of a 216-unit multifamily rental housing project located at 1301 West Park Western Drive. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF: | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19-0004 | 19-0004 | P!nk | O'Farrell - Martinez | Yana L. Horvatich | Huizar - Rodriguez | Blacks In Cinema Day | Wesson - Price - Harris-Dawson |
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| | | | | | | | At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of: | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19-0003 | 19-0003 | Brian Litwak | Bonin - All Councilmembers |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Roll Call | Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu, Smith and President Wesson (15); | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Whereupon the Council did adjourn. | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Signature | ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK By Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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