Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Friday, March 8, 2019
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM

ALL ITEMS FORTHWITH

(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL
Members Present: Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu, Smith and President Wesson (13); Absent: Blumenfield 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)

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:

(a)18-0160-S326
18-0160-S326
CD 14

3009 East Wabash Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
, Price
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(b)18-0160-S323
18-0160-S323
CD 7

14300 West Herron Street. (Lien: $762.29)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
, Price
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(c)18-0160-S322
18-0160-S322
CD 4

10357 West Margate Street. (Lien: $2,755.51)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
(2)
CONTINUED TO APRIL 9, 2019
(d)18-0160-S321
18-0160-S321
CD 9

918 East 90th Street. (Lien: $3,682.13)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
, Price
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $3,678.13 AND CONFIRMED
(e)18-0160-S320
18-0160-S320
CD 6

8639 North Gullo Avenue. (Lien: $2,840.62)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
, Price
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $2,836.62 AND CONFIRMED
(f)18-0160-S319
18-0160-S319
CD 11

11924 West Jefferson Boulevard. (Lien: $3,831.07)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
, Price
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(g)16-0160-S702
16-0160-S702
CD 15

814 North Wilmington Boulevard. (Lien: $392.35)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
, Price
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(h)18-0160-S318
18-0160-S318
CD 1

339 North Crane Boulevard. (Lien: $2,134.07)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
, Price
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN AMOUNT REDUCED TO $2,130.07 AND CONFIRMED
(i)18-0160-S317
18-0160-S317
CD 7

10132 North Laurel Canyon Boulevard. (Lien: $2,882.43)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
, Price
(4)
CONTINUED TO APRIL 9, 2019
(j)18-0160-S316
18-0160-S316
CD 8

9814 South Main Street. (Lien: $3,302.75)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
, Price
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(2)19-1200-S6
19-1200-S6

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Rashad Rucker-Trapp to the Commission for Community and Family Services.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Rashad Rucker-Trapp to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2022 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Mr. Rucker-Trapp resides in Council District Eight.  (Current  composition: F=12; M=2)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Filed.

 

Background Check:  Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT ITEM - MARCH 26, 2019

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 26, 2019)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
, Price
(4)
ITEM NO.(3)19-1200-S8
19-1200-S8

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 report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

 

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

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
(2)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 19, 2019
ITEM NO.(4)14-0366-S24
14-0366-S24

COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 104.5 of Article 4, Chapter 10 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to authorize the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to disconnect utility services at unlawful commercial cannabis establishments.

 

(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee report to be submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

 

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

Adopted, (12); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
(3)
RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT - ADOPTED. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE REPORT
ITEM NO.(5)14-0366-S5
14-0366-S5

COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CANNABIS REGULATION relative to proposed amendments to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 104 of Article 4, Chapter 10 pertaining to the regulation of commercial cannabis activities in the City, and amending rules and regulations for cannabis procedures.

 

(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee report to be submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

 

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

 

 

Adopted as Amended, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
, Price
(4)
RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT AND AMENDING MOTION (WESSON - MARTINEZ) - ADOPTED. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE REPORT. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION
ITEM NO.(6)16-1115
16-1115

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Third Amendment to Contract No. C-129825 with Gold Coast Appraisals, Inc. (Gold Coast Appraisals) for the provision of appraisal services.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to:

    1. Execute the Third Amendment to Contract No. C-129825 with Gold Coast Appraisals for the provision of appraisal services for multiple programs to increase compensation by $99,051 for a revised total of $204,051, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, compliance with the City’s contracting requirements, and Mayor and City Council approval of the Second Amendment to the contract.

    2. Prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor’s actions on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO).

  2. AUTHORIZE the following amendments to Contract No. C-129825:

    1. First Amendment to increase the contract amount by $70,000 and extend the contract term from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2019.

    2. Second Amendment to extend the contract term from March 31, 2019 to June 30, 2019 to align with the City's fiscal year, consistent with the intent of Mayor and Council.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports there is no impact to the General Fund.  The recommendations contained in the December 24, 2018 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City Financial Policies in that funding is available within the HCIDLA's budgeted funds.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(7)13-1592
13-1592
CD 5, 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to two new 2018 People Street open space plaza projects.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article 7, Class 5(3) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. ADOPT the following two plaza projects for the People Street Spring 2018 application window: Broxton Avenue between Weyburn and Kinross Avenues, and Westminster Avenue between Speedway and Ocean Front Walk, as described in the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report dated February 21, 2019.

  3. RESOLVE to close - pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21101(f), Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code, and the Circulation Element of the General Plan of the City of Los Angeles- the roadway segments or areas required to install Plaza projects listed above to vehicular traffic by installing fixed devices that prevent access to vehicular traffic, but allow through bike and pedestrian movements.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. These projects total $400,000 and are funded by Measure R Pedestrian Program Set Aside (Fund No. 51Q) to fund program activities and to reimburse the General Fund for City staff time spent on design development or other efforts. However, with eight metered parking spaces proposed to be repurposed as part of the recommended Broxton Avenue Plaza project, the total estimated impact to annual metered parking revenue would be $22,753.41.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(8)15-1450-S4
15-1450-S4
CD 4, 13

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to adding the Sherman Oaks Business Improvement District (BID) to the Parking Enterprise Fund pilot program.

 

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Ryu – O'Farrell):

 

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to:

 

  1. Add the Sherman Oaks BID to the Parking Enterprise Fund pilot program.

  2. Report in 90 days with a status update on the program, including consideration of potential expansion to include the Hollywood BID.

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(9)19-0008-S8
19-0008-S8
CD 15

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along a segment of Little Normandie Avenue in the Harbor Gateway South community.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Buscaino – Ryu):

 

  1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., along Little Normandie Avenue (adjacent to Normandie Avenue to the east) between Carson Street and Torrance Boulevard.

  2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the street listed above with the specific hours detailed above.

  3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(10)19-0008-S9
19-0008-S9
CD 13

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along several street segments located in Council District 13.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (O'Farrell - Bonin):

 

  1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., along the 6400 - 6700 blocks of Selma Avenue between North Highland Avenue and North Cahuenga Boulevard, the 1500 -1599 blocks of McCadden Place between Selma Avenue and Sunset Boulevard, the 1500 -1699 blocks of Las Palmas between Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards, the 1600 -1699 blocks of Cherokee Avenue between Hollywood Boulevard and Selma Avenue, the 1500 -1599 blocks of Cassil Place between Selma Avenue and Sunset Boulevard, the 1500 -1699 blocks of Schrader Boulevard between Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards, the 5900-6199 blocks of Carlos Avenue between Vista Del Mar and Bronson Avenues, the 6000 - 6250 blocks of Yucca Street between Argyle and La Baig Avenues, the 1600 -1899 blocks of Gower Street between Franklin and Selma Avenues, the 1700 -1799 block of La Baig Avenue between Yucca Street and Carlos Avenue, the 1700 -1799 block of Tamarind Avenue between Carlos Avenue and the cul de sac dead end.

  2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the street listed above with the specific hours detailed above.

  3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(11)19-0163
19-0163

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to sponsorship from the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) of the 2019 Los Angeles’ Safest Driver Contest to promote Vision Zero and participation in the contest by City residents.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:

    1. Accept, on behalf of the City, sponsorship from the USAA of the 2019 Los Angeles’ Safest Driver Contest to promote Vision Zero, including a $50,000 grant to promote participation in the contest by City residents, for the period January 23, 2019, to December 31, 2019.

    2. Negotiate and execute a contract with one or more selected vendors to perform marketing and communications and translation services to promote the Los Angeles Safest Driver Contest, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, for a term not to exceed nine months, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

    3. Submit to USAA, on behalf of the City, requests for drawdown of funds expended for eligible grant purposes.

    4. Receive, deposit into, and disburse from a new Safest Driver Grant Fund, the grant funds from the Los Angeles Safest Driver sponsorship award.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish a new interest-bearing fund entitled Safest Driver Grant Fund, and create a receivable in the Fund in the amount of $50,000 for the Los Angeles Safest Driver Contest.

    2. Create a receivable in Fund XXX in the amount of $50,000 for the Los Angeles Safest Driver Contest.

    3. Transfer appropriations within Fund XXX to the General Fund to reimburse the General Fund, as follows:

        Fund Account Title Amount
      From: XXX/46 46R304 Contractual  $50,000
               
        Fund  Account Title Amount
       To: XXX/46  46R304  Contractual $50,000
             
  3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(12)15-0417
15-0417
CD 15

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the San Pedro Historic Waterfront (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Annual Planning Report.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that:

    1. The FY 2019 Annual Planning Report for the San Pedro Historic Waterfront BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.

    2. The increase in the 2019 budget concurs with the intentions of the San Pedro Historic Waterfront BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.

  2. ADOPT the FY 2019 Annual Planning Report for the San Pedro Historic Waterfront BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(13)14-1311
14-1311
CD 4

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to The Village at Sherman Oaks (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Annual Planning Report.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that:

    1. The FY 2019 Annual Planning Report for The Village at Sherman Oaks BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.

    2. The increase in the 2019 budget concurs with the intentions of The Village at Sherman Oaks BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.

  2. ADOPT the FY 2019 Annual Planning Report for The Village at Sherman Oaks BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(14)14-0943-S1
14-0943-S1

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Annual Planning Report.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that:

    1. The FY 2019 Annual Planning Report for the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.

    2. The increase in the 2019 budget concurs with the intentions of the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.

  2. ADOPT the FY 2019 Annual Planning Report for the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(15)13-0199
13-0199
CD 4,13

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the East Hollywood (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Annual Planning Report.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that:

    1. The FY 2019 Annual Planning Report for the East Hollywood BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.

    2. The increase in the 2019 budget concurs with the intentions of the East Hollywood BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.

  2. ADOPT the FY 2019 Annual Planning Report for the East Hollywood BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(16)12-0963
12-0963
CD 4,5,13

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Hollywood Media District (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Annual Planning Report.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that:

    1. The FY 2019 Annual Planning Report for the Hollywood Media District BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.

    2. The increase in the 2019 budget concurs with the intentions of the Hollywood Media District BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.

  2. ADOPT the FY 2019 Annual Planning Report for the Hollywood Media District BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(17)14-0369
14-0369
CD 6

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to Los Angeles World Airports blanket authority for the issuance of non-exclusive revocable fuel delivery permits at Van Nuys Airport.

 

(Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee report to be submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
(2)
TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT - ADOPTED. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE REPORT
ITEM NO.(18)19-0219
19-0219

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to recommended solutions for police sworn overtime expenditures, sworn overtime budgeting, and bridge housing site security resources.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE a Reserve Fund loan in the amount of $1,299,699 to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD); TRANSFER $1,299,699 from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance; and, APPROPRIATE therefrom to the Police Fund No. 100/70 Account No. 001092, Sworn Overtime, to be repaid by the LAPD upon receipt of Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority contractual reimbursements in 2018-19 and 2019-20.

  2. AUTHORIZE a Reserve Fund loan in the amount of $8,014,962 to the LAPD; TRANSFER $8,014,962 from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance; and, APPROPRIATE therefrom to the Police Fund No. 100/70 Account No. 001092, Sworn Overtime, to be repaid by the LAPD upon receipt of special event, LA Rams Football, University of Southern California security services, and other reimbursements in 2018-19 and 2019-20.

  3. INSTRUCT the LAPD and the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services to expedite the exchange and processing of final invoice data for special events and LA Rams Football security services expenditures in order to repay the Reserve Fund of $8,014,962 for reimbursable overtime expense.

  4. APPROPRIATE $5,000,000 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 Account No. 580273, Various Programs and Services - Contingent Revenue, to the LAPD,  to Police Fund No. 100/70 Overtime Sworn Account No. 001092, Sworn Overtime.

  5. APPROPRIATE $13,377,142 from the Unappropriated Balance, Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580196, Reserve for Mid-Year Adjustments to Account No. 001092, Sworn Overtime within Police Fund No. 100/70.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Sworn Overtime Task Force (comprised of the Mayor's Office, the CAO, the CLA, and the LAPD) reports the recommendations above will authorize two Reserve Fund loans to the LAPD in the amount of $1.3 million for Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) related expenses and $8.01 million for other reimbursable expenses; the loans will be repaid in 2018-19 and 2019-20 with reimbursements from LACMTA, special event sponsors, governmental agencies operating reimbursed Task Forces, and other sources. Approval of the recommendations will reduce the Reserve Fund to 5.61 percent ($347.0 million), and appropriate $5.0 million from the Unappropriated Balance, Various Programs and Services - Contingent Revenue and $13.38 million from the Unappropriated Balance, Reserve for Mid-Year Adjustments to the LAPD for other non-reimbursable overtime expenses. The recommendation to use funds within the Unappropriated Balance, Various Programs and Services - Contingent Revenue may impact the Reserve Fund if cannabis revenues in 2018-19 do not meet the level approved in the Adopted Budget. The recommendation to use funds within the Unappropriated Balance, Reserve for Mid-Year Adjustments may also impact the Reserve Fund since less funds will be available to address Citywide projected over-expenditures in the Mid-Year and Year-End Financial Status Reports.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
(2)
ITEM NO.(19)18-0600-S164
18-0600-S164

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Mid-year (third) Financial Status Report (FSR) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19.

 

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

 

  1. REAPPROPRIATE $1,111,783.03 from various special funds as noted in Attachment 3 of the Mid-year FSR, dated February 28, 2019 (attached to Council file [C.F.] No. 18-0600-S164).

  2. APPROPRIATE $5,288,117.88 to Department accounts as specified in Attachment 4 of the Mid-year FSR, dated February 28, 2019 (attached to C.F. No. 18-0600-S164).

  3. TRANSFER $27,682,102.59 between accounts within various departments and funds as specified in Attachment 5 of the Mid-year FSR, dated February 28, 2019 (attached to C.F. No. 18-0600-S164).

  4. TRANSFER $8,991,640.34 between various departments and funds as specified in Attachment 6 of the Mid-year FSR, dated February 28, 2019 (attached to C.F. No. 18-0600-S164).

  5. APPROPRIATE $6,727,507.00 from various departments and funds to the Unappropriated Balance, Reserve for Mid-Year Adjustments account as specified in Attachment 7 of the Mid-year FSR, dated February 28, 2019 (attached to C.F. No. 18-0600-S164).

  6. APPROPRIATE $27,434,251.00 from the Unappropriated Balance to various departments and funds as specified in Attachment 8 of the Mid-year FSR, dated February 28, 2019 (attached to C.F. No. 18-0600-S164).

  7. INCREASE the appropriations in the amount of $366,335 in the Senior Human Services Program Fund No. 42J/02, within the following accounts to reflect Program Year 44 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan revisions that adjusted Community Development Block Grant funding for Department of Aging Programs:

    Account Title Amount
    02R102 Aging $32,350
    02R332 EARS 30,538
    02R340 Evidence Based Programs     303,447
    Total    $366,335
       

  8. INSTRUCT the Department of Animal Services, El Pueblo De Los Angeles (El Pueblo), Los Angeles City Ethics Commission, Department of General Services (GSD), Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), Library Department, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), and Zoo Department to work with the Office of Finance to establish departments’ direct payment of merchant service fees related to credit card transactions by June 1, 2019 with the intent of defraying all General Fund expenditures on such fees

  9. TRANSFER up to $2.6 million corresponding to FY 16 SAFER Grant funds, as needed, from Fund 335/38, Account No. 38909P, 2016 FEMA SAFER Grant, to FY 2019, Fund 100/38, Account No. 001012, Salaries Sworn, or Account No. 1030, Sworn Bonuses, or Revenue Source Code 5161, Reimbursement of Prior Year Salary, as appropriate, upon submission of proper documentation by Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), subject to approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), of direct costs incurred during the grant performance period.

  10. TRANSFER FY 2016 SAFER Grant funds up to $1.82 million from Fund 335/38 to FY 2019, Fund 100/38, Revenue Source Code 5346, Reimbursement of Related Costs from Grants, or Revenue Source Code 5331, Reimbursement of Related Costs - Prior Year, as appropriate, for fringe benefits and related costs upon submission of proper documentation by LAFD, subject to CAO approval, of related costs incurred during the grant performance period.

  11. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to transfer $2,566,050 from the Med-Cal IGT Trust Fund No. 59F/38, Account No. 38P401, Medi-Cal Inter-governmental Transfer, to the Reserve Fund to reimburse a loan authorized in the FY 2017-18 Year End FSR (C.F. 17-0600-S119) in connection with the 2016-17 Inter-governmental Transfer Program.

  12. AUTHORIZE the Controller to disencumber up to $59,684 in FY2017-18 encumbered balances for Gang Reduction and Youth Development Service Provider Contracts within Mayor Fund No. 100/46, Account No. 3040, Contractual Services, and REQUEST the Controller to revert the unencumbered funds to the Reserve Fund; TRANSFER up to $59,684 to the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58; and, APPROPRIATE therefrom to the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302/88, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services, to support Summer Night Lights activities as noted below.

       

    Fiscal Year Account Title Enc. Doc. ID Amount
    2019 003040 Contractual Services C018124228M $54,752
    2019 003040 Contractual Services  C018126268M   4,932
    Total   $59,684

       

  13. REDUCE appropriations in the amount of $229,569 in the FY 2016 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant Fund No. 59E/46, within Account No. 46N135, Emergency Management account to align with Council actions in the 2018-19 Budget (C.F. No. 18-0600), this transaction is required to correct a prior action that resulted in a new appropriation instead of a reappropriation.

  14. AUTHORIZE a Reserve Fund loan in the amount of $895,557 to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD); TRANSFER $895,557 from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance; and, APPROPRIATE therefrom to the following accounts within the Police Fund No. 100/70, to be reimbursed by the LAPD upon receipt of Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority funding in FY 2018-19:

    Account Title Amount
    001010 Salaries General $149,916
    001012 Salaries Sworn 367,779
    003090 Field Equipment 286,367
    004430 Uniforms 12,375
    006010 Office and Administrative    29,120
    006020 Operating Supplies 50,000
    Total   $895,557

     

  15. AUTHORIZE the Controller to process the revision of the FY 2017-18 Year-End Reversion Worksheet submitted by the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) on October 2, 2018.

     

  16. REDUCE FY 2018-19 appropriations to the Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA), Fund No. 100/76, Account No. 001010, Salaries General, by $432,010 from the Special Gas Tax Improvement Fund No. 206/50 to offset the Gas Tax revenue shortfall, instead the BCA will use the projected salary surplus in Measure M funds.

  17. REDUCE FY 2018-19 appropriations to the BOE, Fund No. 100/78, Account No. 001010, Salaries General, by $1,600,000, from the Special Gas Tax Improvement Fund No. 206/50; and, INSTRUCT the BOE to use a projected $1,000,000 salary surplus in the Proposition C Fund instead of Gas Tax funding, the remaining balance represents the BOE's projected salary surplus in the Gas Tax Fund.

  18. REDUCE FY 2018-19 appropriations for the Bureau of Street Services (BSS), Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 003030, Construction Expense, by $6,000,000 from the Special Gas Tax Improvement Fund No. 206/50; and, INCREASE appropriations by $6,000,000 to the same account from the Measure M Fund No. 59C/94

  19. REDUCE FY 2018-19 appropriations for the BSS, Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 001010, Salaries General, by $1,707,990 from the Special Gas Tax Improvement Fund No. 206/50 as Gas Tax revenues are anticipated to be lower than budget; and, INSTRUCT the Bureau to use a $500,000 Proposition C salary surplus in lieu of the Gas Tax funding with the remaining $1,207,990 to be transferred from the BCA as noted in Attachment 6 of the Mid-year FSR, dated February 28, 2019 (attached to C.F. No. 18-0600-S164).

  20. REDUCE appropriations within the Special Gas Tax Improvement Fund No. 206/50, Account No. 50RKGH, Glendale Blvd/Silverlake Blvd Rockfall Mitigation project, by $531,000 as the project is no longer needed because the adjacent property owner will construct the project. The reduction is required as Gas Tax revenues are coming in lower than budget.

  21. REDUCE FY 2018-19 appropriations to the GSD, Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 001010, Salaries General, by $400,000 from the Special Gas Tax Improvement Fund No. 206/50, this reduction will be offset by a $400,000 surplus in the Salaries General and Petroleum accounts in the Street Damage Restoration Fee Fund No. 41A/50.

  22. REDUCE 2018-19 appropriations to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 001010, Salaries General, by $124,000 from the Special Gas Tax Improvement Fund No. 206/50 to offset the Gas Tax revenue shortfall; and, INSTRUCT the LADOT to use its salary surpluses in Measure R and Measure M funds.

  23. REDUCE FY 2018-19 appropriations to the LADOT, Fund No. 100/94 from the Special Gas Tax Improvement Fund No. 206/50 by a total of $2,640,000 as listed below; and, INSTRUCT the LADOT to use surpluses in Measure M and Measure R identified by the department in lieu of Gas Tax funding

    Account Title Amount
    001010 Salaries General $1,784,965
    003040 Contractual Services 378,000
    003350 Paint and Sign Maintenance    477.035
    $2,640,000


  24. AUTHORIZE the HCIDLA to execute a first amendment to the contract with Prosperity Now, C-130829, to add $50,000 and to extend the term for an additional 12 months, retroactively from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019, to continue coordinating efforts for implementing a manageable roll out of the children's savings account program in the City.

  25. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $50,000 from Account No.1010 Salaries-General to Account No. 3040 Contractual Services, within Fund No. 100/43.

  26. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400,000 from Council Fund No. 100/28, Account No. 1010, Salaries General, to the following to better align with current expenditure patterns:

    Fund  Account  Title  Amount 
    100/28 3040 Contractual Service    $150,000
    100/28  6010 Office and Administrative     250,000
         Total  $400,000
           
  27. TRANSFER $285,000.00 from the El Pueblo Historical Monument Revenue Fund No. 737/33 to the El Pueblo General Fund No.100/33, Account No. 001070 Salaries As-Needed account for staffing needs required to assist with art and cultural activities at El Pueblo. These funds have been approved as part of the FY 2018-19 Budget.

  28. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer and appropriate $121,800 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100, Lanark Park Security Account No. 58250, to Department of Recreation and Parks Grant Fund No. 205, Account No. to-be-determined, for security enhancements at Lanark Park located at 21816 Lanark Street, Canoga Park, 91304 in Council District 3; additionally AUTHORIZE, the Controller, Department of Recreation and Parks, or any other relevant City departments to make technical corrections, clarifications, revisions, and changes to recommendation No. 28 to effectuate the intent of recommendation No. 28.        

     

  29. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections as necessary to those transactions included in this report to implement Mayor and Council intentions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports there is a total of $69.65 million in projected over-expenditures and unbudgeted expenses are identified in the accompanying Mid-Year FSR dated February 28, 2019. Transfers, appropriations, and other adjustments totaling approximately $91.57 million are recommended in Sections 1, 2, and 6 of the accompanying CAO report. This includes a $0.90 million Reserve Fund loan to the Los Angeles Police Department to be repaid in FY 2018-19 and FY 2019-20.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
(2)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(20)

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-S48
19-0005-S48
CD 5

9714 West Regent Street (Case No. 615181) Assessor I.D. No. 4313-015-042

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
, Price
(4)
(b)19-0005-S49
19-0005-S49
CD 1

666 Bonnie Brae Street (Case No. 53678 (3467) Assessor I.D No. 5142-007-015

 

 

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
, O'Farrell
, Price
(4)
RECONSIDERED ITEM(s)
18-0160-S331
18-0160-S331

RECONSIDERED ITEM NO. 1B FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 6, 2019

 

 

Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for 7509 North Amigo Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56).

Adopted to Continue, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
(2)
CONTINUED TO APRIL 9, 2019
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
18-0510
18-0510MOTION (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.
19-0250
19-0250MOTION (RYU - BONIN) relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to apply for a grant for the Automated Driving System.
13-0757-S7
13-0757-S7MOTION (RYU - SMITH) relative to funding for the Jewish Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events line item.
18-0600-S140
18-0600-S140MOTION (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.
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
19-0003
19-0003
Jesus Nicolas Hernandez (Lalo)       Huizar - All Councilmembers 

ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, Rodriguez, Ryu, and President Wesson (11); Absent: Blumenfield, O'Farrell, Price, and Smith (4)












Los Angeles City Council Agenda, Continuation Agenda
Friday, March 8, 2019
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM


CONTINUED FROM: March 5, 2019 (ALL ITEMS FORTHWITH)




Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(21)19-0092
19-0092
CD 11

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation's (LADOT) Venice Boulevard Great Street Project – Finalized Project and Additional Improvements.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from CEQA requirements pursuant to CEQA sections 15301 and 15304 after considering the Notice of Exemption on file and the response included in the LADOT report dated February 14, 2019.

  2. DENY the CEQA appeal by Westside Los Angeles Neighbors Network, Inc. (Jamie T. Hall, Channel Law Group, LLP, representative), of LADOT's Venice Boulevard Great Street Project – Finalized Project and Additional Improvements.

  3. ADOPT and CONCUR with the Venice Boulevard Great Street Project – Finalized Project and Additional Improvements as approved by LADOT.

  4. DIRECT the LADOT to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles City Clerk and the Los Angeles County Clerk.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

Against: Mar Vista Community Neighborhood Council

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Krekorian
(2)