| | | | | | | | Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Tuesday, March 19, 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, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Wesson (10); Absent: Cedillo, Huizar, Krekorian, Price and Smith (5) | | |
| | | | | | | | Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council | | | |
| | | | | | | | Items Noticed for Public Hearing - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED | | | |
| | | | | | | | | HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC).
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the following properties: | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, (12); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Martinez (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | CONTINUED TO APRIL 17, 2019 | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Martinez (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $1,941.45 AND CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, (12); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Martinez (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | CONTINUED TO APRIL 17, 2019 | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Martinez (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $2,437.01 AND CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, (12); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Martinez (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | CONTINUED TO APRIL 17, 2019 | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted to Receive and File, (12); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Martinez (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Martinez (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $1,284.56 AND CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Martinez (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $2,440.17 AND CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted to Receive and File, (12); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Martinez (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Martinez (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $2,535.24 AND CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (2) | | | | | | 14-0880 | 14-0880 | | | | | CD 15 | HEARING OF PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to levying the Wilmington Commercial Business Improvement District (District) special assessment for the District’s 19th Fiscal Year (operating year) beginning on January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed levying of the special assessment for the District's 2019 Fiscal Year, pursuant to Section 36524 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated March 6, 2019, levying the special assessment for the District's 2019 Fiscal Year, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 36525 of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist.
- APPROVE the Wilmington Commercial Business Improvement District Advisory Board for the District's 2019 Fiscal Year.
- AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, the nonprofit service provider for administration of the District.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that direct costs for department administration of the District program for its 2019 Fiscal Year will be recovered from the assessments collected. The total amount of recoverable City costs to be charged to the District will be $2,673, representing five percent of the District's anticipated assessment revenue for its 2019 Fiscal Year, plus an additional one percent for departmental costs associated with the direct billing of District stakeholders. There are no assessments to be paid for City-owned properties located within the boundaries of the District. Therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance 186005 on February 20, 2019.)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (3) | | | | | | 19-0094 | 19-0094 | | | | | CD 1 | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for alcohol sales for off-site consumption at Cookbook located at 5611-5619 North Figueroa Unit No. 4.
Application filed by: Tom Majich (Representative: Veronica Becerra, Rabuild Commercial Services LLC)
TIME LIMIT FILE – APRIL 25, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – APRIL 17, 2019)
(Findings and Council recommendations required relative to the above application required)
(Continued from Council meeting of March 5, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Martinez (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | MOTION (CEDILLO - BUSCAINO) ADOPTED. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION | | |
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (4) | | | | | | 18-0634-S1 | 18-0634-S1 | | | | | CD 2 | ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), ADDENDUM, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Sign District appeal for the properties located at 6150 Laurel Canyon Boulevard and 12001 West Oxnard Street.
Recommendations for Council action:
- FIND, based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in the previously certified EIR No. ENV-2015-888-EIR; State Clearinghouse No. 2015041001, certified September 9, 2016, and Addendum dated December 8, 2016, and pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, and the Addendum, no subsequent EIR, Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration is required for approval of the Project.
- ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
- RESOLVE TO GRANT IN PART / DENY IN PART THE APPEAL filed by Stephen Logan, MGP-XI-GPI Laurel Plaza, LLC (Representative: Clare Bronowski, Glaser Weil, LLP), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the LACPC in APPROVING an amendment to the NoHo West Sign District, which includes new procedures regarding the Sign Reduction Program, the removal of two freeway-adjacent digital displays, and the relocation of several freeway-facing supergraphic signs towards the interior of the site, for the properties located at 6150 Laurel Canyon Boulevard and 12001 West Oxnard Street, as modified by the PLUM Committee and attached to Council file No. 18-0634-S1.
- REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present to Council an Ordinance amending the NoHo West Sign District in conformance to the proposed Ordinance attached to Council file No. 18-0634-S1 and including the amendments submitted by the Department of City Planning and the Office of Council District Two (attached to Council file No. 18-0634-S1).
Applicant: MGP-XI-GPI, Laurel Plaza LLC
Representative: Altoon Partners LLP
Case No. CPC-2018-3276-SN
Environmental No. ENV-2015-888-EIR
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: Yes.
Against: Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council
TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 20, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 20, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (5) | | | | | | 18-0543 | 18-0543 | | | | | | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Program Year (PY) 2018-19 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Carry-In Report.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- ACCEPT the PY 2018-19 WIOA Carry-In Report from the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD).
- APPROVE the proposed modifications to the PY 2018-19 Workforce Development Board Year 19 Annual Plan budget as included in the Controller instructions in Attachment 2 of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated February 5, 2019, attached to the Council file.
- AMEND Attachment 1 of the said CAO report to reflect funding for the WorkSource Center providers, July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
- REPLACE Recommendation No. 1a in the Economic Development Committee report approved by Council on May 15, 2018 (Council file No. 14-0805-S2) with the following:
Use funds from the Audit Repayment Fund No. 593, subject to available fund balance, to reimburse the Workforce Innovation Act Fund No. 44A, LA County Summer Youth Program Fund No. 45L, National Emergency Grant - Multi Sector Fund No. 45T, and B2W 25 percent Dislocated Worker Additional Assistance Fund No. 55M up to a total amount of $193,496 and/or return up to a total of $193,496 to the California Employment Development Department, Los Angeles County, and/or the South Bay Workforce Development Board.
- AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to:
- Appropriate and expend PY 2017-18 Carry-over funds for the City General Fund-funded Cash for College, Hire LA, Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise (LA RISE), and Summer Youth Employment programs in PY 2018-19.
- Accept reimbursements from the Social Security Administration (SSA) for serving as an Employment Network under the SSA’s Ticket to Work Program (as previously approved under Council file No. 12-0818); and, Authorize the EWDD to appropriate and expend within the Disability Employment Initiative Fund No. 54N upon presentation of supporting documentation.
- Negotiate and execute agreements and amendments to agreements with service providers included in Attachment 1 of said CAO report subject to City Attorney review and approval as to form, legality, and procurement requirements and compliance with City contracting requirements, including Charter Section No. 1022, to provide WIOA funds as necessary to implement strategies and activities in the 2018-19 Carry In Report, attached to said CAO report.
- Negotiate and execute amendments to agreements with service providers included in Attachment 1 of said CAO report subject to City Attorney review and approval as to form, legality, and procurement requirements and compliance with City contracting requirements, including Charter Section No. 1022, to provide funding as detailed in the Other Workforce-Related Grants worksheet of the 2018-19 Carry-In Report.
- Use the Audit Repayment Fund No. 593 to repay a total of $60,802 in disallowed costs incurred by the Chicana Service Action Center to Los Angeles County ($34,067) and the South Bay Workforce Investment Board ($26,735).
- Accept $66,000 from the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles to implement the internship component of the Mayor’s Evolve Entertainment Fund.
- Make technical corrections as necessary to transactions included in the said CAO report to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the CAO.
- AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the Controller instructions listed in Attachment 2 of said CAO report.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that
there is an indirect impact to the General Fund. The above recommendations are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that funding for the Workforce Development Board Annual Plan is provided by Special Funds and the Adopted Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget. Approval of the above recommendations would reduce reimbursements for salary related costs to the General Fund from the WIOA Fund in the amount of $592,867.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (6) | | | | | | 15-1364 | 15-1364 | | | | | | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and AD HOC ON COMPREHENSIVE JOB CREATION PLAN COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the governance document and management framework for the Los Angeles Small Business Commission (LASBC).
Recommendations for Council action:
- APPROVE the governance document and management framework for the LASBC, attached to the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) report dated June 15, 2019, attached to the Council file.
- APPROVE the change of one appointment from Chair of the Innovation, Grants, Technology, Commerce and Trade Committee to the Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee.
- INSTRUCT the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to request commissioner appointment nominations from the Mayor and Council as described in the governance document.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The EWDD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The EWDD received funding to support the establishment of the LASBC in the approved Fiscal Year 2017-18 budget.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (7) | | | | | | 19-0144 | 19-0144 | | | | | | PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of Animal Services (DAS) to spend up to $100,000 a month in April and August 2019 to offer free spay/neuter surgeries for cats.
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Koretz - Rodriguez):
AUTHORIZE the DAS to spend up to $100,000 a month in April and August 2019 to offer free spay/neuter surgeries for cats through its normal means of providing such surgeries.
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, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (8) | | | | | | 15-1412 | 15-1412 | | | | | | PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed Second Amendment to Contract No. C-126900 agreement with the Lucy Pet Foundation, Inc. (Lucy Pet Foundation) for a mobile spay/neuter clinic.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Animal Services (DAS), or designee, to execute the proposed Second Amendment to Contract No. C-126900 with the Lucy Pet Foundation for the operation of a mobile spay and neuter clinic from December 21, 2018 through December 20, 2019 for an amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to form.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendation contained in the February 15, 2019 CAO report will have no impact on the General Fund. Funding for this contract is provided off-budget through the Animal Sterilization Trust Fund (Fund), which includes a $425,000 appropriation in the 2018-19 Adopted Budget and an additional $425,000 provided in the Unappropriated Balance. The Fund is administered by the General Manager, DAS in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 5.199. Execution of the proposed agreement complies with the City's Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are used for intended purposes.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 22, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 17, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (9) | | | | | | 15-0550 | 15-0550 | | | | | | PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to employee development for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 4.312.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the February 20, 2019 Personnel Department report relative to employee development for FY 2017-18, pursuant to LAAC Section 4.312.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (10) | | | | | | 17-1001 | 17-1001 | | | | | | HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Enhanced Comprehensive Homeless Strategy (CHS).
Recommendations for Council action:
- APPROVE the Enhanced CHS as detailed in the February 11, 2019 and March 1, 2019 City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports, attached to the Council file, with the following amendments:
- Instruct the CAO to include City Council as a Lead Department in Strategies where the Mayor’s Office is also named as Lead Department.
- Include the Crosswalk, as detailed in the March 1, 2019 CAO report, attached to the Council file, as an Attachment to the Enhanced CHS.
- INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) with assistance of the CAO to report, as necessary, on any Council instruction of the original CHS Strategy Briefs, including recommendations, narrative, and metrics, that did not transfer over to the Enhanced CHS.
- INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department with the assistance of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and CAO to report on strategies to better assist immigrants facing homelessness with the goal of including these strategies in the Enhanced CHS.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (11) | | | | | | 15-1138-S39 | 15-1138-S39 | | | | | | HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Comprehensive Homeless Strategy Quarterly Performance Report for the second quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the February 28, 2019 City Administrative Officer report relative to the Comprehensive Homeless Strategy Quarterly Performance Report for the second quarter of FY 2018-19.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (12) | | | | | | 17-0090-S8 | 17-0090-S8 | | | | | | HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Proposition HHH Permanent Supportive Housing Loan Program Commitments for Fiscal Year 2018-19, Round 2 Call For Projects.
Recommendations for Council action:
- AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, or designee, to issue letters of commitment as outlined in Table 2A of the February 28, 2019, Proposition HHH Administrative Oversight Committee (AOC) report, attached to the Council file, subject to the following conditions:
- The final Proposition HHH Permanent Supportive Housing Loan Program financial commitment will not exceed $244,520,000, per the breakdown of projects listed in Table 2A of the February 28, 2019, Proposition HHH AOC Committee report, attached to the Council file.
- The disbursement of Proposition HHH program funds will take place after the project sponsor obtains enforceable commitments for all proposed project funding, including, but not limited to, the full amount of funding and/or tax credits proposed in the Call for Projects application, and the project has been approved on the annual Proposition HHH Project Expenditure Plan.
- Approve the following two conditional waivers of the Proposition HHH Permanent Supportive Housing Program Regulations for the 410 East Florence Avenue (Council District 9) project:
- Waive the per unit loan limit for non-tax credit supported units.
- Waive the requirement that Proposition HHH loans cannot exceed 50 percent of the project’s total development cost.
- FIND that, Table 4 of the February 28, 2019, Proposition HHH AOC report, attached to the Council file, has been revised with the correct Proposition HHH Facilities Program Commitment and Staffing amounts.
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, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (13) | | | | | | 13-0592-S2 | 13-0592-S2 | | | | | | ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Second Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Contract with Birdi and Associates, Inc., for ongoing maintenance, repair, and support services for the Department's Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System.
Recommendations for Council action:
- ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
- APPROVE the Second Amendment to LAWA Contract DA-4902 with Birdi and Associates, Inc., to extend the term by 18 months and to increase the contract authority by $1,331,339 for new total not to exceed $9,623,108, for ongoing maintenance, repair, and support services for the Department's CAD System.
- CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on February 7, 2019 by Resolution No. 26697, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Second Amendment to Contract DA-4902 with Birdi and Associates, Inc.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The project complies with LAWA's adopted financial policies. The proposed budget authority increase, by an amount not-to-exceed $1,331,339, will revise the contract budget to a new total amount not-to-exceed $9,623,108. Funds for this contract will be requested in the Fiscal Year 2019-20 LAWA Operating Budget in LAX Cost Center No. 1170072 – IT Public Safety and Security, Commitment Item No. 520 - Contractual Services and Commitment Item No. 522 - Materials & Supplies, or provided through other appropriations by the Board of Airport Commissioners. Funding for subsequent years will be requested during the annual budget process.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE – APRIL 16, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – APRIL 16, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (14) | | | | | | 19-0178 | 19-0178 | | | | | CD 15 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) agreement with Productivity Apex, Inc. (PAI).
Recommendations for Council action:
- 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(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
- APPROVE POLA Resolution No. 18-8400 approving First Amendment to POLA Agreement No. 18-3448-A with PAI, extending the term for one year, modifying labor categories and rates for the PAI grant-funded agreement with the California Energy Commission (CEC), and delegating authority to the Executive Director, POLA, to execute and implement future amendments for changes issued by the CEC, relative to the Eco-FRATIS Drayage Truck Efficiency Project.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. This project is grant funded and the POLA does not provide funding to the project. The proposed responsibility will continue to be limited to the reimbursement of compensation to POLA staff for managing the project. PAI received $1,210,000 in grant funds from the CEC and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to execute and demonstrate an Eco-FRATIS Drayage Truck Efficiency Project with the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE – APRIL 22, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – APRIL 17, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (15) | | | | | | 18-0692-S1 | 18-0692-S1 | | | | | CD 15 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Permit with Shell Oil Company (Shell) for the use of POLA property for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a marine oil terminal and storage tanks.
Recommendations for Council action:
- 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(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
- APPROVE POLA Resolution No. 18-8408 authorizing proposed Permit No. 916 with Shell for the use of 11.57 acres at Berth Nos. 167-169 for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a marine oil terminal and storage tanks, for an annual rent of approximately $1.6 million adjusted in accordance with the Consumer Price Index.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approving the proposed POLA permit, will ensure that Shell will continue its marine oil terminal in the Port of Los Angeles and continue to pay the POLA a fixed rental compensation for land rent of approximately $1.6 million. The POLA estimates that construction of the new wharf projects to comply with the Marine Oil Terminal Engineering and Maintenance Standards will cost up to $33,136,410. The POLA will invest up to $7.5 million and Shell will invest approximately $25,636,410. The POLA will be responsible for paying for any costs that exceed $33,136,410. The proposed compensation will meet POLA's rate of return for land and improvements. The proposed permit is for 30 years, and will supersede existing Permit No. 614, upon execution. During Fiscal Year 2017-18, Shell paid revenue to the POLA in the amount of $3,077,840. Shell will be responsible for all costs associated with property maintenance and operation, including to payment for project features in the permit.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE – MARCH 22, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MARCH 22, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (16) | | | | | | 19-0184 | 19-0184 | | | | | | BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim by Pitney Bowes Presort Services.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the refund claim filed by Pitney Bowes Presort Services in the amount of $134,435.48, plus accumulated 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, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (17) | | | | | | 19-0216 | 19-0216 | | | | | CD 15 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and China Shipping Petitioners for the Overhead Catenary Zero Emission Truck Demonstration Project.
Recommendations for Council action:
- 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(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
- APPROVE POLA Resolution No. 18-8404 for the First Amendment to POLA MOA No. 15-3364 with the SCAQMD and China Shipping Petitioners modifying the project scope and extending the term for six months for the Overhead Catenary Zero Emission Truck Demonstration Project.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed amendment to the POLA MOA with the SCAQMD will modify the scope of work and extend the term of the contract agreement by six months. There was a $4 million balance in funds from a settlement agreement allocated to the SCAQMD and community stakeholder to develop and provide a demonstration of an overhead catenary (infrastructure) technology, zero-emissions, goods movement project, and to adopt a future, regional zero-emissions corridor. The proposed amendment will require no additional funding, beyond what has been approved.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE – APRIL 29, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – APRIL 17, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (18) | | | | | | 14-0231 | 14-0231 | | | | | CD 15 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Port of Los Angeles (POLA) agreement with Leidos, Inc., for air quality monitoring services at POLA's four air quality monitoring stations located throughout San Pedro and Wilmington.
Recommendations for Council action:
- 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(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
- APPROVE POLA Resolution No. 18-8416 authorizing POLA Agreement No. 19-3626 with Leidos, Inc., for air quality monitoring services at POLA's four air quality monitoring stations located throughout San Pedro and Wilmington for a term of five years and for an amount not to exceed $3,309,494.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed agreement will obligate the POLA to a maximum expenditure of $3,309,494 spread over a five-year term from Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 to FY 2023-24. Any subsequent financial obligations after the current FY must be approved by the Board of Harbor Commissioners as part of POLA's annual budgeting process. Funding for the agreement will be included in the Harbor Revenue Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE – APRIL 29, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – APRIL 17, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (19) | | | | | | 18-0785 | 18-0785 | | | | | CD 15 | TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the transfer of the Tank Farm property in Wilmington from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to the Port of Los Angeles (POLA).
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE Motion (Buscaino – Martinez) relative to an agreement between the POLA and the LADWP for the transfer of the Tank Farm property in Wilmington from the LADWP to the POLA.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (20) | | | | | | 19-0172 | 19-0172 | | | | | CD 11 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Contract with Clean Energy for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Recommendations for Council action:
- 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.
- APPROVE First Amendment to LAWA Contract DA-5068 with Clean Energy to increase the contract authority by $640,000 for new total not to exceed $1,600,000 and to extend the term to five years, for LNG for LAX.
- CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on February 7, 2019 by Resolution No. 26692, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the First Amendment to Contract DA-5068 with Clean Energy.
- DIRECT LAWA to report relative to the Department's transition to the use of zero-emission fleet vehicles as expeditiously as possible.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. This project complies with LAWA's adopted financial policies. The proposed contract authority increase of $640,000 will revise the contract total budget to an amount not-to-exceed $1,600,000. Funds for this contract are included in the Fiscal Year 2018-19 LAWA Operating Budget in LAX Cost Center No. 1150053 - Fleet Maintenance, Commitment Item No. 522 - Materials and Supplies. Funding for subsequent years will be requested during the annual budget process.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE – APRIL 16, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – APRIL 16, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (21) | | | | | | 11-1740 | 11-1740 | | | | | | BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Annual Statement of Investment Policy.
Recommendations for Council action:
APPROVE the changes to the following sections of the City of Los Angeles Statement of Investment Policy, effective September 1, 2018:
- Remove the effective duration of .50 years to Core portfolio of Section VII (A), Investment of Funds.
- Remove the A3 and A-modifiers of Section VII (E), Credit Requirements.
- Remove the net capital requirements of Section VII (G), Authorized Financial Institution and Direct Issuers.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (22) | | | | | | 19-0187 | 19-0187 | | | | | | BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim by J2 Cloud Services, Inc.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the refund claim filed by J2 Cloud Services, Inc. in the amount of $176.018.77 plus accumulated 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, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) | | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (23) | | | | | | 19-1200-S7 | 19-1200-S7 | | | | | | COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Mr. Daryl Smith to the Board of Zoo Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Daryl Smith to the Board of Zoo Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2020, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Smith resides in Council District 12. (Current composition: M=2; F=2.)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.
Background Check: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 1, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 29, 2019)
(Health, Education, Neighborhood, Parks, Arts, and River Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (24) | | | | | | 19-1200-S8 | 19-1200-S8 | | | | | | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Ms. Jessica Caloza to the Board of Public Works.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Jessica Caloza to the Board of Public Works for the term ending June 30, 2020, to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Joel Jacinto, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Caloza resides in Council District 13. (Current commission composition: M = 2; F = 2)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.
Background Check: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 1, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 29, 2019)
(Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
(Continued from Council meeting of March 8, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted - FORTHWITH, (13); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | | 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: | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | | (c) | | | | | | 19-0005-S52 | 19-0005-S52 | | | | | CD 2 | 4510 North Coldwater Canyon Avenue (Case No. 478832) Assessor I.D. No. 2362-016-045
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (26) | | | | | | 16-0600-S145 | 16-0600-S145 | | | | | CD 1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14 | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to approval to execute various agreements for affordable housing projects related to the disposition of various City-owned properties.
Recommendations for Council action:
- AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to:
- Negotiate and execute Disposition and Development Agreements (DDAs), attached to the Council file, with the selected developers for the below specified property addresses, and/or any entity that 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 each developer as detailed in the January 14, 2019 HCIDLA report, attached to the Council file:
- 1035 South Berendo Street
- 4600 and 4601 West Washington Boulevard
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Negotiate and execute an Owner Participation Agreement (OPA), attached to the Council file, with the selected developer and/or any entity that 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 each developer of 206 East Washington Boulevard as detailed in January 14, 2019 HCIDLA report, attached to the Council file.
- Reinstate and extend the term of the negotiating period under the Exclusive Negotiation Agreements (ENAs), attached to the Council file, until March 31, 2020, and to prepare and execute, in consultation with the City Attorney, any documents necessary to facilitate or implement such extension, for the following sites:
- 1035 South Berendo Street
- 1047 South Mariposa Street
- 1211 East 43rd Street
- 283 West Imperial Highway
- 3551 East 4th Street
- Reinstate and extend the term of the negotiating period under the ENAs, attached to the Council file, until March 31, 2021, and prepare, in consultation with the City Attorney, and execute any documents necessary to facilitate or implement such extension, for the Venice Dell Pacific site located at 200 East North Venice Boulevard.
- REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and, AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to negotiate and execute all loan-related and other ancillary documents required for the sale of 557 South Crocker Street.
- REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to effectuate the sale of 557 South Crocker Street.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The recommendations contained in the January 14, 2019 HCIDLA report, attached to the Council file, will authorize the HCIDLA to negotiate and execute DDAs and an OPA, and extend ENAs with qualified developers selected from the Affordable Housing Opportunity Site Request For Qualification/Proposal (RFQ/P) released on July 25, 2016, and the Housing Dispositions and Development RFQ/P released in April 2016, January 2017, and March 2017, and to sell one property, resulting in the potential development of nine affordable and/or supportive housing projects.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above item)
(Continued from Council meeting of March 5, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted as Amended, (12); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Martinez (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | MOTION (CEDILLO - BUSCAINO) ADOPTED. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (27) | | | | | | 18-0730-S1 | 18-0730-S1 | | | | | CD 11 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES (GSD) relative to negotiating and executing a temporary license agreement for office space at the West Los Angeles Municipal Building located at 1645 South Corinth Avenue.
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Bonin - Koretz):
AUTHORIZE the GSD to negotiate and execute a temporary license agreement with the Latino Resource Organization (LRO), Inc. for use of approximately 1,836 square feet of office space at the West Los Angeles Municipal Building located at 1645 South Corinth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025 to operate a FamilySource Center under the terms and conditions substantially as outlined in the GSD report dated February 28, 2019.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that there will be no fiscal impact. The LRO will pay for the cost to prepare the space for temporary occupancy, moving costs, and custodial and/or maintenance service within its suite. The building structure is maintained by the GSD.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Information, Technology, and General Services Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (28) | | | | | | 19-0164 | 19-0164 | | | | | | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the Innovation and Performance Commission‘s (IPC) Innovation Fund (IF) funding for the Emergency Executive Mesh Project from the Information Technology Agency (ITA).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- ESTABLISH and APPROPRIATE a new appropriation account entitled ITA - Emergency Executive Mesh in the amount of $94,200 within the IF Fund No. 105/10 from the available cash balance of the IF.
- TRANSFER $94,200 from the IF Fund No. 105/10, Account to be Established, ITA - Emergency Executive Mesh to Fund No. 100/32 as follows:
Fund |
Account |
Title |
Amount |
100/32 |
009350
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Communication Services |
$22,000 |
100/32 |
001100
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Hiring Hall Salaries |
72,200 |
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Total: |
$94,200 |
- INSTRUCT the ITA to:
- Separately track all encumbrances and expenditures of IF monies so that unspent funds can be returned to the IF at the end of the fiscal year.
- Report to the IPC with an accounting of the funds, the lessons learned, and any obstacles faced.
- Report to the IPC if, after the receipt of funds, the scope of the funded item differs from the scope approved for funding by the Mayor and the Council.
- AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections as necessary to those transactions included in the CAO report, dated February 14, 2019, attached to the Council file, to implement Mayor and Council intentions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of these recommendations will allocate $94,200 of the remaining $897,434 IF 2018-19 available balance. The $94,200 will be transferred to the ITA to begin implementation of the pilot project that has been approved by the IPC. In some cases, departments will incur ongoing costs.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (29) | | | | | | 19-0085 | 19-0085 | | | | | CD 1 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONERS relative to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with North East Trees (NET) for the Urban Forestry and Habitat Restoration Project at Ernest E. Debs Regional Park.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the MOA with NET for the Urban Forestry and Habitat Restoration Project at Ernest E. Debs Regional Park which would allow for landscaping, installation of temporary irrigation equipment, installation of storm water capture systems, removal of invasive weeds, and performance of maintenance and plant establishment work as defined in the MOA, and outlined in the January 16, 2019 Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the recommendation will not have an impact on the General Fund, as the funds will come from NET through the grant funds.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 26, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 26, 2019)
(Health, Education, Neighborhood, Parks, Arts, and River Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (30) | | | | | | 09-2219-S1 | 09-2219-S1 | | | | | | COMMUNICATION FROM THE L.A. FOR KIDS STEERING COMMITTEE relative to the termination of the Proposition K Third Cycle Competitive Grant Agreement.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to take the necessary actions to terminate the Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-105016, as amended, between the City and Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The L.A. For Kids Steering Committee reports that the recommendation will have no impact on the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Health, Education, Neighborhood, Parks, Arts, and River Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (31) | | | | | | 19-0111 | 19-0111 | | | | | CD 14 | CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUIZAR - CEDILLO) relative to the Wildlife Conservation Board Proposition 68 Grant, to develop approaches to increase habitat function at the LA River and to enter into grant agreements as part of the project team.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Cedillo):
- AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering and other departments and bureaus as necessary, in coordination with the LARiverWorks team, to partner with the Council for Watershed Health project team to seek a Wildlife Conservation Board Proposition 68 Grant to develop approaches to increase habitat function in the low-flow channel of the Los Angeles River, and to enter into any necessary grant agreements as part of the project team.
- INSTRUCT the City Engineer to issue a report to Council on the terms of the grant agreement if awarded, to provide periodic project updates, and to report upon completion of the analysis on the feasibility of, and recommendations for, implementation of a physical project(s).
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Health, Education, Neighborhood, Parks, Arts, and River Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (32) | | | | | | 13-0347-S1 | 13-0347-S1 | | | | | CD 14 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for the L-shaped alley northerly of Olympic Boulevard and westerly of Mateo Street (VAC-E1401355).
Recommendations for Council action:
- INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate the L-shaped alley northerly of Olympic Boulevard and westerly of Mateo Street as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated February 13, 2019, attached to the Council file, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.
- INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to:
- Investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
- 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.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (33) | | | | | | 16-1011-S4 | 16-1011-S4 | | | | | CD 4 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings to vacate a portion of Crescent Heights Boulevard Adjacent Lot 1, Tract No. 31173, between Sunset Boulevard and Crescent Heights Boulevard (VAC-E1401351).
Recommendations for Council action:
- INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate a portion of Crescent Heights Boulevard Adjacent Lot 1, Tract No. 31173, between Sunset Boulevard and Crescent Heights Boulevard as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated January 24, 2019, attached to the Council file, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.
- INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to:
- Investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
- 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.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (34) | | | | | | 18-1005-S1 | 18-1005-S1 | | | | | CD 8 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings to vacate certain portions of alleys and streets within the area bounded by Vermont Avenue, 84th Street, Hoover Street, and Manchester Avenue (VAC-E1401352).
Recommendations for Council action:
- INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate certain portions of alleys and streets within the area bounded by Vermont Avenue, 84th Street, Hoover Street, and Manchester Avenue as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated January 10, 2019, attached to the Council file, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.
- INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to:
- Investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
- Report to Council relative to the feasibility of vacating the requested area.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $64,200 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.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (35) | | | | | | 18-1176 | 18-1176 | | | | | CD 12 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings to vacate a portion of the sidewalk easement along the northerly side of Rinaldi Street between Porter Ranch Drive and Avenida Aldea (VAC-E1401350).
Recommendations for Council action:
- INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate a portion of the sidewalk easement along the northerly side of Rinaldi Street between Porter Ranch Drive and Avenida Aldea as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated November 29, 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.
- INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to:
- Investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
- 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.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (36) | | | | | | 18-0904 | 18-0904 | | | | | CD 6 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings to vacate a portion of the westerly side of Sepulveda Boulevard northerly of Parthenia Street (VAC-E1401344).
Recommendations for Council action:
- INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate a portion of the sidewalk easement along the northerly side of Rinaldi Street between Porter Ranch Drive and Avenida Aldea as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated September 24, 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.
- INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to:
- Investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
- 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.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (37) | | | | | | 19-0237 | 19-0237 | | | | | | CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (BUSCAINO - MARTINEZ - RYU - WESSON) relative to establishing the City's position regarding the Quality Teacher, Class Size Reduction, Local School Safety Measure.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
RESOLVE to SUPPORT the Quality Teacher, Class Size Reduction, Local School Safety Measure, a ballot measure on the June 4, 2019 Municipal Special Election for a parcel tax to increase local funding for public education.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (38) | | | | | | 19-0238 | 19-0238 | | | | | | CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (BUSCAINO - MARTINEZ - WESSON - RYU) relative to establishing the City's position regarding the California Schools and Local Communities Funding Act.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
RESOLVE to SUPPORT the California Schools and Local Communities Funding Act, which will provide additional funding for all school districts in the State.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | CONTINUED TO MARCH 26, 2019 | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (39) | | | | | | 17-1161-S6 | 17-1161-S6 | | | | | CD 8 | MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - KREKORIAN) relative to accepting a planning grant to fund a comprehensive planning process for neighborhoods surrounding the Slauson Avenue Rail to River Active Transportation Corridor.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- AUTHORIZE the Department of City Planning to negotiate and execute an Agreement between the City and the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) to accept $200,000 in grant funds for a twelve-month period to fund a comprehensive planning process for neighborhoods surrounding the Slauson Avenue Rail to River Active Transportation Corridor, subject to approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
- AUTHORIZE the Controller to set up the grant receivable in the amount of $200,000 and establish an appropriation account within the City Planning Grant Trust Fund, Fund No. 46Y/68 for disbursement of funds for the project.
- SUBMIT grant reimbursement requests to the California SGC and deposit grant receipts in the City Planning Grants Trust Fund No. 46Y.
- AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above grant acceptance instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (40) | | | | | | 14-1510-S5 | 14-1510-S5 | | | | | CD 14 | MOTION (HUIZAR - BLUMENFIELD) relative to amending prior Council action of October 7, 2015 (Council file No. 14-1510-S5) regarding the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement project funding.
Recommendation for Council action:
AMEND prior Council action of October 7, 2015 relative to the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement project funding to modify Recommendation No. 4 as follows:
INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services to include street segments located under the Sixth Street Viaduct in the annual street resurfacing program upon completion of the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project as follows:
- Clarence Street between 6th Street and Jesse Street
- Anderson Street between 6th Street and Jesse Street
- Mission Road between 6th Street and the terminus of the ATP Cycle 1 project immediately south of the new Viaduct
- Santa Fe Avenue between Willow Street and Jesse Street
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (41) | | | | | | 18-0510 | 18-0510 | | | | | CD 11 | MOTION (BONIN - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to accepting a grant from the California Community Foundation for the construction of A Bridge Home project located at 100 East Sunset Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- AUTHORIZE the City Engineer, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering, or designee, to:
- Accept, subject to the approval of the Mayor, a $3,000,000 grant from the California Community Foundation for the construction of A Bridge Home project located at 100 East Sunset Avenue in Council District 11.
- Negotiate and execute the required Grant Award Agreement and any other necessary documents relative to this grant award on behalf of the City, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
- Receive and deposit $3,000,000 in the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54, entitled Bridge Housing - Sunset Avenue.
- INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer 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.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (42) | | | | | | 19-0250 | 19-0250 | | | | | | MOTION (RYU - BONIN) relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to apply for a grant for the Automated Driving System.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the LADOT to apply for up to $10 million from the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration's Automated Driving System Demonstration Grants that will help the City prepare for an autonomous future, leverage new technology to improve safety, and foster partnerships and collaboration with other government agencies and transportation technology developers and providers.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (43) | | | | | | 13-0757-S7 | 13-0757-S7 | | | | | CD 4 | MOTION (RYU - SMITH) relative to funding for the Jewish Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events line item.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $14,000 from the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 for Jewish Heritage Month to the Council District (CD) 4 portion of General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000704 (CD 4 Community Services) inasmuch as Council District 4 is coordinating this event and currently has invoices that need to be paid expeditiously.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (44) | | | | | | 18-0600-S140 | 18-0600-S140 | | | | | | MOTION (KORETZ for KREKORIAN - SMITH) relative to amending prior Council action of March 5, 2019 (Council file No. 18-0600-S140) regarding the Targeted Local Hire Program.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
AMEND prior Council action of March 5, 2019 relative to the Targeted Local Hire Program to transfer $2,789,752 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580276 (General Services Custodial Services) to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services).
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian (2) | | |
| | | | | | | | | 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) | | | | | | 19-0222 | 19-0222 | | | | | CD 15 | FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2006-8343 located at 1612 West Torrance Boulevard northeasterly of 211th Street.
(Bond No. C-132867)
Subdivider: Power Anchor, LLC; Surveyor: Jack C. Lee
Fiscal Impact Statement: The subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B)(3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Price, Smith (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED | | |
| | | | | | | | MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 17-0131 | 17-0131 | MOTION (WESSON - RYU) relative to amending prior Council action of February 10, 2017 regarding the allocation of funds (Council file No. 17-0131). | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19-0278 | 19-0278 | MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - BLUMENFIELD) relative to hosting a special reception in the City Hall Rotunda and Spring Street Forecourt on Saturday, May 18, 2019. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 18-0363-S1 | 18-0363-S1 | MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - BLUMENFIELD) relative to amending prior Council action of February 27, 2019 regarding a transfer of funds (Council file No. 18-0363-S1) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 13-0151-S2 | 13-0151-S2 | MOTION (WESSON - BLUMENFIELD) relative to the United Neighborhoods of Historic Arlington Heights, West Adams and Jefferson Park Communities Neighborhood Council (UNNC) coordinating a street banner campaign from March 2019 to March 2020 to celebrate this diverse community and to encourage heightened involvement and participation in UNNC activities. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF: | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19-0004 | 19-0004 | Rene Betancourt | Buscaino - Bonin | Mandy Moore | O'Farrell - Rodriguez | Saint Oscar A. Romero | O'Farrell - Rodriguez | Alvin and The Chipmunks | O'Farrell - Rodriguez | West Hills Neighborhood Council | Smith - Ryu | Los Angeles Police Department 150th Anniversary | Buscaino - Rodriguez - Smith - Koretz |
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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 | Rene Betancourt | Buscaino - All Councilmembers | David Benjamin Tuttle | Smith - All Councilmembers | Virginia Faye Wilson Watson | Smith - All Councilmembers | The 50 Victims of New Zealand Mosque Shooting | Blumenfield - All Councilmembers |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ending Roll call | Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu, Smith and President Wesson (12); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian and Martinez (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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