Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
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, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu, Smith and President Wesson (13); Absent: Huizar and Krekorian (2)
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items Noticed for Public Hearing
ITEM NO.(1)18-0900-S109
18-0900-S109
CD 6

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Arminta Street and Fair 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).

 

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(2)18-1240
18-1240
CD 10

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of The Comedy Union located at 5040 West Pico Boulevard in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. RECEIVE and FILE the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) report dated November 27, 2018 (attached to the Council file), for the inclusion of The Comedy Union located at 5040 West Pico Boulevard in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

  2. REFER the matter back to the CHC.

 

Applicant: Margot Gerber, Art Deco Society of Los Angeles

 

Owner: YB Real Estate Properties IV LLC, c/o Yoav Botach

 

Case No. CHC-2018-5097-HCM

 

Environmental No. ENV-2018-5098-CE

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 13, 2019

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 13, 2019)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(3)18-1140
18-1140
CD 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of 1110-1116 South Abbot Kinney Boulevard located at 1110-1116 South Abbot Kinney Boulevard in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8, and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of State CEQA Guidelines.

  2. FIND that the property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
  3.  

  4. ADOPT the findings of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the findings of the Council.
  5.  

  6. APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to the inclusion of 1110-1116 South Abbot Kinney Boulevard located at 1110-1116 South Abbot Kinney Boulevard in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Applicant: Melvin and Sherie Scheer, Friends of 1110-1116 South Abbot Kinney Boulevard

 

Owner: ABCO LLC

 

Case No. CHC-2018-5071-HCM

 

Environmental No. ENV-2018-5072-CE

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 13, 2019

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 13, 2019)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(4)18-1134
18-1134
CD 4

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Community Laundry Company Building located at 900-930 North Highland Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8, and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of State CEQA Guidelines.

  2. FIND that the property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
  3.  

  4. ADOPT the findings of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the findings of the Council.
  5.  

  6. APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Community Laundry Company Building located at 900-930 North Highland Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments, as amended by the PLUM Committee to designate the exterior only of the building as a Historic-Cultural Monument.

 

Applicant: Richard Adkins, Hollywood Heritage Incorporated

 

Owner: Steiner American Corporation

 

Case No. CHC-2018-3626-HCM

 

Environmental No. ENV-2018-3627-CE

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 13, 2019

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 13, 2019)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(5)14-1367
14-1367

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the annual status report regarding the Volunteer Trust Fund No. 892 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk annual status report for the Volunteer Trust Fund No. 892 for FY 2017-18.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(6)18-1215
18-1215

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the below market value sale of one fire engine with accompanying equipment to the LA-Lusaka Sister City Committee, a non-profit organization and the official organization of a Sister City of the City of Los Angeles.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price - O'Farrell):

 

  1. FIND that the City of Lusaka is eligible to purchase one surplus 1996 Seagrave Triple fire engine with accompanying equipment at below market value of $1.00, in accordance with the Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.547 (Donation of Surplus City Equipment), as amended by Council on November 28, 2006 (Council file No. 04-1822), inasmuch as the LA-Lusaka Sister City Committee is an official organization of a Sister City of the City of Los Angeles.

  2. REQUEST the City Attorney expedite preparation of appropriate documents to effectuate the sale and transfer of the above identified surplus equipment at below market value to the LA-Lusaka Sister City Committee.

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to inform the LA-Lusaka Sister City Committee [Deputy Chief Graham Everett, Chief of Staff, 200 North Main Street, Suite 1800, Los Angeles CA 90012, (213) 978­-3863] the surplus 1996 Seagrave Triple fire engine with accompanying equipment must be claimed within 60 days from the date of Council approval of the request or notification of availability of the equipment, whichever occurs later, at which time it will revert to the City’s surplus equipment pool for disposal by the Department of General Services.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analysis has provided a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(7)16-0388
16-0388

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the escheatment of funds from the Unclaimed Monies Seized Incidental to Arrest Trust Fund (UMSIATF) to the General Fund.

 

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

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department and the City Treasurer to process the sum of $343,264.22 from the UMSIATF No. 7772.

  2. TRANSFER all identified eligible monies to the General Fund, Fund No. 100/70, Revenue Source Code No. 4834.

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.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
ITEM NO.(8)18-0237
18-0237

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Investment Report for the months of October and November 2018.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the Investment Reports submitted by the Office of Finance dated December 11, 2018 and January 11, 2019,  for the months of October and November 2018, respectively.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Krekorian
(1)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(9)18-1163
18-1163
CD 9

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorizing the sale of City-owned real properties located at 6901, 6905, 6906, 6915 South Main Street to Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD).

 

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

 

  1. FIND that this sale of City-owned surplus properties is not expected to result in a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per California Code of Regulations Section 15312 and Article III, Class 12 of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated November 21, 2018, authorizing the sale of City-owned properties located at 6901, 6905, 6906, 6915 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003 (APN 6012-009-901,902, 903 and 904) to CRCD, a California non-profit public benefit corporation.
      

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.

 

(Information, Technology, and General Services Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(10)

RESOLUTIONS relative to removing various properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the following properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP), inasmuch as the owner(s) have corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the HCIDLA's report attached to the Council File:

(a)19-0005-S22
19-0005-S22
CD 12

11756 North Lerdo Avenue (Case No. 373289) Assessor I.D. No. 2610-040-040

 

 

Adopted, (15)
(b)19-0005-S23
19-0005-S23
CD 13

1262 North Edgemont Street (Case No. 505757) Assessor 5540-012-003

 

 

Adopted, (15)
(c)19-0005-S24
19-0005-S24
CD 15

346 East Imperial Highway (Case No. 637443) Assessor I.D. No. 6083-005-005

 

 

Adopted, (15)
(d)19-0005-S25
19-0005-S25
CD 4

5004 North Cahuenga Boulevard (Case No. 452293) Assessor I.D. No. 2419-018-012

 

 

Adopted, (15)
(e)19-0005-S26
19-0005-S26
CD 8

8701 South Menlo Avenue (Case No. 619910) Assessor I.D. No. 6038-010-039

 

 

Adopted, (15)
(f)19-0005-S27
19-0005-S27
CD 8

900 West 84th Street (Case No. 541957) Assessor I.D. No. 6032-011-011

 

 

Adopted, (15)
(g)19-0005-S28
19-0005-S28
CD 9

347 East 61st Street (Case No. 415772) Assessor I.D. No. 6006-025-027

 

 

Adopted, (15)
(h)19-0005-S29
19-0005-S29
CD 9

866 East 40th Place (Case No. 445157) Assessor I.D. No. 5114-009-022

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(11)17-0090
17-0090

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Proposition HHH Quarterly Reports.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RECEIVE and FILE the City Administrative Officer reports dated May 7, 2018, September 25, 2018 and October 29, 2018 (attached to the Council file) which detail the Proposition HHH, Second Quarterly Report Bond Issuance, Quarter April 1 - June 30, 2018, and Quarter July 1 - September 30, 2018, respectively.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(12)11-0122-S3
11-0122-S3
CD 9

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for a portion of McKinley Place southerly of 87th Street (VAC-E1401340).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate a portion of McKinley Place southerly of 87th Street as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated April 12, 2018, attached to the Council file, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.

  2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to:

    1. Investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.

    2. Report to Council relative to the feasibility of vacating the requested area.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $14,980 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(13)18-0194
18-0194
CD 6

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for the northeasterly side of Sherman Circle from Gault Street to approximately 445 feet northwesterly thereof (VAC-E1401332).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate the northeasterly side of Sherman Circle from Gault Street to approximately 445 feet northwesterly thereof as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated March 9, 2018, attached to the Council file, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.

  2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to:

    1. Investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.

    2. Report to Council relative to the feasibility of vacating the requested area.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $47,080 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(14)18-1147
18-1147
CD 15

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for the Harry Bridges Boulevard Vacation District (VAC-E1401349).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate certain alleys and streets within the area bounded by Figueroa Street, C street, Harry Bridges Boulevard, and Lagoon Avenue as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated November 28, 2018, attached to the Council file, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.

  2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to:

    1. Investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.

    2. Report to Council relative to the feasibility of vacating the requested area.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $32,100 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(15)09-0317
09-0317
CD 15

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for the Avalon Boulevard and M Street Vacation District (VAC-E1401135) (Re-application).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate the H-shaped alley easterly of Avalon Boulevard and southerly of M Street as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated March 28, 2018, attached to the Council file, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.

  2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to:

    1. Investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.

    2. Report to Council relative to the feasibility of vacating the requested area.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $14,980 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(16)19-0007-S1
19-0007-S1
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of AEROSMITH on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  

 

Recommendation for Council action:    

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of AEROSMITH at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard.  

 

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

 

  

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(17)18-1065
18-1065
CD 4

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings to vacate Eleanor Avenue from Seward Street to its westerly terminus (VAC-E1401348).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate Eleanor Avenue from Seward Street to its westerly terminus as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated November 7, 2018, attached to the Council file, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.

  2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to:

    1. Investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.

    2. Report to Council relative to the feasibility of vacating the requested area.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $14,980 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(18)19-0007-S2
19-0007-S2
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of PINK on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  

 

Recommendation for Council action:    

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of PINK at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard.  

 

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

 

  

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(19)19-0007-S3
19-0007-S3
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of GUSTAVO DUDAMEL on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  

 

Recommendation for Council action:    

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of GUSTAVO DUDAMEL at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard.  

 

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

 

  

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(20)04-0716
04-0716
CD 14

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings to vacate Ducommun Street from Alameda Street to 18 feet easterly thereof (VAC-E1401346).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate Ducommun Street from Alameda Street to 18 feet easterly thereof as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated October 5, 2018, attached to the Council file, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.

  2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to:

    1. Investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.

    2. Report to Council relative to the feasibility of vacating the requested area.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $32,100 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(21)15-0087
15-0087

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to authorization to accept $8.4 million in transportation-related grants awards from the Strategic Growth Council's Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program, Round 3 and approval of selection criteria for the AHSC Program Round 4.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the AHSC Strategy and Joint Application Criteria for the AHSC Program Round 4 as detailed in the November 20, 2018 HCIDLA report, attached to the Council file.

       
  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to:

    1. Accept $8,463,773 in AHSC Program grant award funds to complete the transportation infrastructure scope of work milestones detailed in Attachment A of the December 20, 2018 HCIDLA report, attached to the Council file.

    2. Execute the Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the completion of transportation infrastructure projects in accordance with the AHSC Program, Round 3, in an amount not to exceed $12,241,414 ($8,463,773 for the City of Los Angeles and the remaining $3,777,641 for the housing developers) for a grant term of five years from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023 in substantial conformance with the standard State agreement for grants, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish an interest-bearing fund entitled AHSC Grant Fund for the receipt and disbursement of the transportation- related portion of the State of California AHSC Program.

    2. Recognize a receivable from the State in the amount of $8,463,773.

    3. Establish new accounts and appropriate funds within the new AHSC Grant Fund as follows:

      43R776 Elden Elms  $5,166,766
      43R749 Path Villas Hollywood  $3,297,007
             
  4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller's instructions and any technical adjustments consistent with Mayor and City Council actions related to this matter, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, REQUEST the Controller to implement these instructions.
       

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.  The recommendations contained in the January 16, 2019 CAO report, attached to the Council file, comply with City Financial Policies in that they provide for the acceptance of the ASHC Program grant award, which will fund expenses incurred for the ASHC Program.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 


Adopted as Amended - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Harris-Dawson
(1)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY MOTION 21A (CEDILLO - O'FARRELL). CLICK HERE TO VIEW MOTION 21A
ITEM NO.(22)12-0049-S9
12-0049-S9
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to request for approval to execute disposition and participation agreements for the development of affordable housing on City-owned property at 1637 North Wilcox Avenue.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to negotiate and execute a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with the selected developer for the City-owned property at 1637 North Wilcox Avenue, and/or any entity they may subsequently form as a condition of financing, in substantial conformance with the Form of Agreement and based on the Key Terms and Conditions negotiated with the developer as detailed in the January 16, 2019 HCIDLA report, attached to the Council file.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The HCIDLA reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.  The recommendation contained in the January 16, 2019 HCIDLA report will authorize HCIDLA to negotiate and execute a DDA with a qualified developer for the development of an affordable housing project.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Housing and Information, Technology and General Services Committees waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted as Amended - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Harris-Dawson
(1)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY MOTION 22A (CEDILLO - O'FARRELL). CLICK HERE TO VIEW MOTION 22A
ITEM NO.(23)19-0100
19-0100
CD 6

MOTION (MARTINEZ - SMITH) relative to the acquisition and development of real property to accommodate a new park within the boundaries of the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment Area.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD), with the assistance of the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) and City Attorney, to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement with the owner(s) of real property located at 11957, 11961, and 11963 Allegheny Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352 (A.P.N. 2631-001-017 and 2631-001-018), or, in consultation with Council District 6, pursue alternative sites suitable for development of a park within the boundaries of the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment Project Area, and report to Council with the purchase price and other terms and conditions of the acquisition.

  2. INSTRUCT GSD to conduct all required due diligence including, but not limited to, a Class A appraisal of the properties selected.

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(24)19-0098
19-0098

MOTION (MARTINEZ - BLUMENFIELD) relative to authorizing the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to apply for the Cycle 2M Micro grant for its Pilot Curbside Carpet Recycling Program (Program).

 

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

 

AUTHORIZE BOS to apply for and accept grant funding not to exceed $25,000; and to conduct negotiations; execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, or amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, which may be necessary to secure grant funding from the Carpet America Recovery Effort for the Program; and to render and certify payment of invoices associated with the administration of the Program. 

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (15)
ITEM NO.(25)19-0099
19-0099
CD 4

MOTION (RYU - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for overtime labor costs for traffic control services associated with the residential areas surrounding the Hollywood Bowl.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $50,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281204 (CD 4 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Transportation Trust Fund No. 840/94, Revenue Source Account No. 4355 (Transportation Control Services) to pay for overtime labor costs for traffic control services associated with the residential areas surrounding the Hollywood Bowl.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(26)14-0042-S4
14-0042-S4
CD 9

MOTION (PRICE - O'FARRELL) relative to the 61st Grammy Awards sponsored by the Recording Academy.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. APPROVE the negotiated payment of $110,000 for City services from the Recording Academy associated with the holding of the 2019 Grammy Awards at the Staples Center.

  2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst to negotiate a long-term contract between the City and the Recording Academy to hold future Grammy Awards in the City of Los Angeles.

  3. AUTHORIZE the CAO, following the approval of the contract, to execute and administer the contract between the City and the Recording Academy.

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(27)16-0419-S2
16-0419-S2
CD 8

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - HUIZAR) and RESOLUTION  relative to issuing Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, in accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA), in an amount not to exceed $4,883,106 for the rehabilitation of a 61-unit multifamily housing project located at 910-916 West Florence Avenue and 1720 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

 

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

CONSIDER the results of the TEFRA public hearing held on December 27, 2018 for the Florence Morehouse Apartments and ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION approving the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,883,106 for the rehabilitation of a 61-unit multifamily housing project located at 910-916 West Florence Avenue and 1720 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (15)
ITEM NO.(28)16-1439-S1
16-1439-S1
CD 14

MOTION (HUIZAR - CEDILLO) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, in accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA), in the amount not to exceed $14,000,000 to finance the new construction of the 41-unit multifamily housing development located at 2451 Colorado Boulevard.

 

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

 

CONSIDER the results of the TEFRA public hearing, held on January 28, 2019 and ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA Resolution approving the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $14,000,000 for the new construction of a 41-unit multifamily housing project located at 2451 Colorado Boulevard in Council District 14.

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (15)
Closed Session
ITEM NO.(29)19-0025
19-0025

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Dawn Redmond, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC653277. (This matter arises from Plaintiffs’ claims of Disability Discrimination and Failure to Accommodate.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on January 28, 2019)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Harris-Dawson
(1)
MOTION (KREKORIAN - PRICE) ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION
ITEM NO.(30)18-0747
18-0747

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled RJ, a Minor, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:16-CV-07232. (This matter is a complex police tort case against the City of Los Angeles.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 27, 2018)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (14); Absent: Harris-Dawson
(1)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 8, 2019
ITEM NO.(31)19-0027
19-0027
CD 8

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Lorenzo Lewis v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC635125. (This matter concerns a traffic collision involving a Los Angeles Police Department Officer at the intersection of 35th Place and Arlington Avenue in Los Angeles, CA.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on January 28, 2019)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Harris-Dawson
(1)
MOTION (KREKORIAN - PRICE) ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION
ITEM NO.(32)19-0031
19-0031
CD 5

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Yale Fisher v. City of Los Angeles et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC641138. (This matter arises from an automobile accident that occurred on March 30, 2016 at 139 Veteran Avenue in the City of Los Angeles.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on January 28, 2019)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Harris-Dawson
(1)
MOTION (KREKORIAN - PRICE) ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION
ITEM NO.(33)18-1197
18-1197

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Fredy Torres v. City of Los Angeles et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC654320. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on March 12, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on January 28, 2019)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Harris-Dawson
(1)
MOTION (KREKORIAN - PRICE) ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
15-0070-S2
15-0070-S2MOTION (WESSON - BONIN) relative to funding for supplemental Charter Bus services in Council District 10.
19-0123
19-0123MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - HUIZAR) relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $100,000,000 for the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of three multifamily rental housing projects called Ethel Arnold Bradley Apartments, Robert Farrell Manor, and Western Gardens apartments located at 7850 South Normandie Avenue, 1818 West 71st Street and 1742 West 84th Place, respectively.
19-0124
19-0124MOTION (RYU - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for permits and services for the APAHM: Pacific Bridge Concert.
17-0436-S2
17-0436-S2MOTION (SMITH - KORETZ) relative to extending by 15 days the time to act on the inclusion of The Apeta Momonga Mission Trail in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
19-0004-S1
19-0004-S1
Janice HartPrice - Ryu
Gregory W. Knight             O'Farrell - Rodriguez
The ClashRodriguez - O'Farrell - Huizar

At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
19-0003-S1
19-0003-S1
Kim Bok DongRyu - All Councilmembers
Dr. Michelle KingMartinez - Price - Harris-Dawson - Wesson - All Councilmembers
Herbert AldreteKrekorian - All Councilmembers
Dr. Olivia Juliette Hooker      Koretz - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu, Smith and President Wesson (14); Absent: Harris-Dawson (1)