1850 West 80th Street. (Lien: $2,459.26)

7316 South Wadsworth Avenue. (Lien: $2,531.16)

536 North Edinburgh Avenue. (Lien: $3,703.21)

1501 West Washington Boulevard. (Lien: $3,921.32)

21332 West Tulsa Street. (Lien: $4,017.07)

23401 West Schoenborn Street. (Lien: $1,284.56)

15812 South Bonsallo Avenue. (Lien: $3,080.57)

1446 South Union Avenue. (Lien: $2,032.43)

1638 West 51st Street. (Lien: $1,284.56)

3751 North Lankershim Boulevard. (Lien: $1,284.56)

7740 North Sepulveda Boulevard. (Lien: $522.42)

13352 West Van Nuys Boulevard. (Lien: $5,719.56)

949 East 88th Street. (Lien: $2,038.74)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Detroit Street and Willoughby Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on May 14, 2019 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on August 27, 2019 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Northwest Downtown Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on May 14, 2019 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on August 27, 2019 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Central Downtown Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on May 14, 2019 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on August 27, 2019 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Zelzah Avenue and Plummer Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on May 14, 2019 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on August 27, 2019 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of a portion of the northeasterly side of Sherman Circle from Gault Street to approximately 445 feet northwesterly thereof, VAC-E1401332 (Vacation).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed Vacation.
   
   
2. FIND that the Vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Section 15305, Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations, Class 5. The project is also exempt under the City CEQA Guidelines Article III, Section 1, Class 5, Alterations in Land Use Limitations, Category 3.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Registrar/Recorder within five days of the Council's approval.
   
   
4. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown on the map of the March 14, 2019 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   Northeasterly side of Sherman Circle from Gault Street to approximately 445 northwesterly thereof
   
   
5. FIND that the vacation area shown colored orange on Exhibit B of said City Engineer report, be denied.
   
   
6. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.
   
   
7. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
8. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
9. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
10. ADOPT the said City Engineer's report with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $47,080 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 Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of a portion of the northwesterly side of Park Drive from approximately 260 feet southwesterly of Baxter Street to approximately 323 feet southwesterly of Baxter Street, VAC-E1401315 (Vacation).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed Vacation.
   
   
2. FIND that the Vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. FIND that street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of-way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit C of the City Engineer transmittal, attached to the Council file:
   
   The northwesterly 55 feet of Park Drive from approximately 260 feet southwesterly of Baxter Street to approximately 323 feet southwesterly of Baxter Street.
   
   
4. FIND that the vacation of the area shown colored orange on Exhibit C of said City Engineer transmittal, be denied.
   
   
5. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.
   
   
6. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
7. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
9. ADOPT the said City Engineer's transmittal with the conditions contained therein. Note that all subsequent references to Exhibit B of said City Engineer transmittal shall be changed to Exhibit C

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 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 Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of the street and airspace vacation of Miramar Street and 3rd Street Vacation District, Re-application, VAC-E1400841R (Vacation).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed Vacation.
   
   
2. FIND that the Vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown on the map of the December 5, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   
   1. Miramar Street between Lucas Avenue and Bixel Street.
      
      
   2. Emerald Street between Emerald Drive and Miramar Street.
      
      
   3. Bixel Street from Miramar Street to its northerly terminus.
      
      
   4. Huntley Drive from Bixel Street to approximately 525 feet easterly thereof.
      
      
   5. Alley southwesterly of Emerald Drive between Lucas Avenue and Emerald Street.
      
      
   6. Alley northeasterly of Miramar Street between Emerald Street and Bixel Street.
      
      
   7. L-shaped alley easterly of Bixel Street and southwesterly of Emerald Street.
      
      
   8. Alley northerly of Huntley Drive between Bixel Street and 2nd Street.
      
      
   9. Alley southerly of Huntley Drive from Miramar Street and its easterly terminus.
      
      
   10. The limited airspace of a portion of 3rd Street lying between approximately 404 feet to approximately 442 feet northwesterly of the centerline of Bixel Street from approximately 17 feet to 35 feet above the finished street surface.
       
       
4. FIND that the vacation of the areas shown colored orange on Exhibit C of said City Engineer report, be denied.
   
   
5. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street.In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.
   
   
6. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
7. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
9. ADOPT the said City Engineer's report with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $32,100 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 Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of Avalon Boulevard and M Street Vacation District, Re-application, VAC-E1401135 (Vacation).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed Vacation.
   
   
2. FIND that all the mitigation measures that are within the control of the City, as described in the EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 2006101128) that are associated with the impacts of the street vacation and that other mitigation measures that are not within the authority of the City, have been or should be imposed as set forth in the findings of the City Board of Education dated January 22, 2008, attached to the Council file and incorporated.
   
   
3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown on the map of the May 2, 2019 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   The H-shaped alley easterly of Avalon Boulevard and southerly of M Street
   
   
4. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.
   
   
5. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
6. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
7. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. ADOPT the said City Engineer's report with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 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 Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, PROJECT REVISED INITIAL STUDY / MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (IS/MND) and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the airspace vacation of a portion of La Cienega Boulevard southerly of Wrightcrest Drive, VAC-E1401318 (Vacation).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed Vacation.
   
   
2. REVIEW and CONSIDER the IS/MND, dated November 2016 (Transmittal No. 2 of the City Engineer report dated October 23, 2018, attached to the Council file), which was prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
   
   
3. FIND under the California Public Resources Code, Section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, on the basis of substantial evidence contained in the whole record, that since issuance of the IS/MND, there have been no changes to the Project, changes with respect to the circumstances or new information of substantial importance concerning the Project, which cause new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Therefore, no subsequent environmental document is needed and the Project IS/MND is recommended for Council adoption.
   
   
4. ADOPT the applicable mitigation measures in the November 2016 Revised IS/MND as it pertains to construction impacts, specifically, the following regulatory requirements and mitigation measures included in the CEQA Review Memo dated July 6, 2018 (Transmittal No. 3 of said City Engineer report): RR 4.6-2, MM 4.8-2, RR 4.12-1, MM 4.1-1, MM 4.1-2, MM 4.4-6, MM 4.5-1, MM 4.5-2, MM 4.8-1, MM 4.8-2, MM 4.8-3, MM 4.8-4, MM 4.12-1, MM 4.12-2, MM 4.12-3, MM 4.12-4, MM 4.12-5, RR 4.16-3, MM 4.16-1.
   
   
5. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown on the map of said City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   The airspace vacation of a portion of La Cienega Boulevard Southerly of Wrightcrest Drive from approximately 50 feet to approximately 75 feet of the easterly prolongation of the southerly property line of Lot 21, Tract No. 22611, lying approximately 17 feet to 50 feet above the finished street surface.
   
   
6. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the airspace, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved airspace.
   
   
7. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
8. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
9. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
10. ADOPT the said City Engineer's report with the conditions contained therein, except for Conditions 7 (a), (c), (d), and (e), which have been deleted.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $32,100 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 Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk and traffic signal equipment purposes on Zelzah Avenue north of Prairie Avenue and south of Halsted Street - Right of Way No. 36000-10166 (Dedication).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Maps of the July 2, 2019 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street and sidewalk purposes on Wilshire Boulevard east of Ogden Drive and west of Spaulding Avenue - Right of Way No. 36000-10116 (Dedication).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Maps of the July 2, 2019 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $4,000.73 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for traffic signal equipment purposes on east of Topanga Canyon Boulevard, south of Victory Boulevard and west of Owensmouth Avenue - Right of Way No. 36000-10170 (Dedication).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Maps of the July 2, 2019 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for storm drain purposes lying on the south side of Earlham Street east of Friends Street - Right of Way No. 36000-10158 (Dedication).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the June 26, 2019 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for alley purposes on alley southwesterly of Stoner Avenue northwesterly of Texas Avenue - Right of Way No. 36000-10162 (Dedication).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the June 21, 2019 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for storm drain purposes on the south side of Earlham Street east of Friends Street - Right of Way No. 36000-10157 (Dedication).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the June 26, 2019 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying southwesterly of San Fernando Road - Right of Way No. 36000-10165 (Dedication).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the June 19, 2019 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at CVS Health, located at 1026 South Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90015.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at CVS Health, located at 1026 South Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90015, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
   
   
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at CVS Health, located at 1026 South Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90015.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

Applicant:  CVS Health c/o Boos Development Group, Inc.

Representative:  Apex LA c/o Margaret Taylor

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 20, 2019)

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at ALDI, located at 19350 West Nordhoff Way, Northridge, California 91324.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at ALDI, located at 19350 West Nordhoff Way, Northridge, California 91324, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
   
   
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at ALDI, located at 19350 West Nordhoff Way, Northridge, California 91324.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

Applicant:  Ben Vesper - ALDI, Inc.

Representative:  Doug Couper - Greenberg Farrow

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 20, 2019)

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Terroni, located at 7605 1/2 West Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90036.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Terroni, located at 7605 1/2 West Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90036, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
   
   
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Terroni, located at 7605 1/2 West Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90036.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

Applicant:  TC1 Beverly, LLC

Representative:  Tari Kuvhenguhwa, FE Design and Consulting

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 20, 2019)

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Smart and Final, located at 9850 South Laurel Street, Los Angeles, California 90002.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Smart and Final, located at 9850 South Laurel Street, Los Angeles, California 90002, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
   
   
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Smart and Final, located at 9850 South Laurel Street, Los Angeles, California 90002.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

Applicant:  Smart and Final Stores, LLC

Representative:  Maria Impala, Art Rodriguez and Associates

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 25, 2019)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a quitclaim request for a 15-foot wide easement for storm drainage and sanitary sewer purposes and a quitclaim request for a 10-foot wide easement for sanitary sewer purposes, lying on 5945 Canyon Heights Lane - Right of Way No. 36000-2182.

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

1. FIND that the quitclaim for a 10-foot wide easement for sanitary sewer purposes is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. DENY the quitclaim request for a 15-foot wide easement for storm drainage and sanitary sewer purposes, lying on 5945 Canyon Heights Lane, for the reasons stated in the City Engineer report dated June 4, 2019, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. APPROVE the quitclaim request for a 10-foot wide easement for sanitary sewer purposes, lying on 5945 Canyon Heights Lane  as shown on the June 4, 2019 City Engineer report, subject to the following condition:
   
   That petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division (BOE) with respect to the payment of the document recording fee.
   
   
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated June 4, 2019, authorizing the 10-foot wide easement for sanitary sewer purposes, lying on 5945 Canyon Heights Lane, which has been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the BOE to record and deliver the necessary quitclaim deed or deeds to the persons legally entitled thereto.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action and Ordinance to the BOE for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $7,075.91 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

(Continued from Council meeting of July 30, 2019)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND) and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Appeal for the properties located at 3627 West Landa Street and 1888 North Lucile Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that no action on the MND is necessary.
   
   
2. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303 (Class 3), and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
   
   
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the PLUM Committee including CEQA Findings submitted by the Department of City Planning, dated June 19, 2019, as the Findings of Council.
   
      
4. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Barry Greenfield, Trustee of the Landa Street Trust dated December 3, 2010, Altman Greenfield and Selvaggi LLP (Representative: John A. Henning, Jr., Attorney at Law), pursuant to the California Public Resources Code Section 21151(c), and THEREBY DETERMINE that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303 (Class 3), for the construction of a new two-story, 2,471 square-foot single-family dwelling, including an 836 square-foot detached garage; for the properties located at 3627 West Landa Street and 1888 North Lucile Avenue.

Applicant:  Thomas A. Porter

Representative:  Matt McGrane, Tellus Design and Build

Related Case No. ZA-2015-1569-ZV-ZAD-2A; ZA-2015-1567-ZV-ZAD-ZAA-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2015-1568-MND; ENV-2015-1568-CE

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The ELAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND) and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Zone Variance Appeal for the property located at 3627 West Landa Street.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that no action on the MND is necessary.
   
   
2. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15303 (Class 3), and there is no substantial evidence demonstrative that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
   
   
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (ELAAPC) and the Findings of the PLUM Committee, including CEQA findings submitted by the Department of City Planning, dated June 19, 2019, as the Findings of Council.
   
   
4. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Barry Greenfield, Trustee of the Landa Street Trust dated December 3, 2010, Altman Greenfield and Selvaggi LLP (Representative: John A. Henning, Jr., Attorney at Law), and THEREBY APPROVE the following: a) Zone Variance to provide two required off-street parking spaces off-site on the adjacent lot (Lot No. 17, TR 5720, 1888 North Lucile Avenue) in lieu of two off-street parking spaces provided on-site as otherwise required by the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.21 A.4(a); b) The construction, use and maintenance of a new single-family dwelling fronting on two Substandard Hillside Limited Streets that are improved with an adjacent roadway width of less than 20 feet, as otherwise not allowed by LAMC Section 12.21 C.10(i)(2); and c) The construction, use and maintenance of a new single-family dwelling fronting on a Substandard Hillside Limited Street where a minimum 20-foot wide continuous paved roadway is not provided from the property to the boundary of the Hillside Area, as required by LAMC Section 12.21 C.10(i)(3); for the construction of a new two-story, 1,931 square-foot, single-family dwelling, for the property located at 3627 West Landa Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Applicant:  Thomas A. Porter

Representative:  Matt McGrane, Tellus Design and Build

Case No. ZA-2015-1569-ZV-ZAD-2A; ZA-2015-1567-ZAD-ZAA-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2015-1568-MND; ENV-2015-1568-CE

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The ELAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 16, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 16, 2019)

122 East Gage Avenue (Case No. 575035) Assessor I.D. No. 6006-014-027

1965 North Bronson Avenue (Case No. 626150) Assessor I.D. No. 5586-014-067

1549 East 53rd Street (Case No. 661332) Assessor I.D. No. 5105-002-028

3715 South McLaughlin Avenue (Case No. 667405) Assessor I.D. No. 4234-015-007

1501 East 109th Street (Case No. 663884) Assessor I.D. No. 6070-003-022

274 West 9th Street (Case No. 677746) Assessor I.D. No. 7455-023-017

5724 South Wilton Place (Case No. 688681) Assessor I.D. No.  5005-017-007

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to rescinding the acceptance of future street as public street (Glenside Place easterly of San Ysidro Drive).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that this rescission of the acceptance of the future street as public street is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying Resolution, rescinding the Resolution recorded as Document No. 20180109780 of Official Records, to not accept the future street noted on Tract No. 20002.
   
   
3. FIND that this rejection of the street acceptance as public street is in substantial conformance with the purpose, intent and provisions of the General Plan, pursuant to Section 96.5(5) of the City Charter.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division (BOE) to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit, following Council adoption, the adopted Resolution with a copy of the Council action to BOE for processing.

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

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (WESSON - KORETZ - RYU) relative to establishing the City's position regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 1404 (Santiago) which would require non-profit organizations that operate medical facilities or provide medical services to make annual disclosures to the Secretary of State regarding deferred compensation allocated by the organization.

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

RESOLVE to include in the City's 2019-20 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for AB 1404 (Santiago) which would require non-profit organizations that operate medical facilities or provide medical services to make annual disclosures to the Secretary of State regarding deferred compensation allocated by the organization.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (WESSON - KORETZ - RYU) relative to establishing the City's position regarding Senate Bill (SB) 343 (Pan), which would increase the transparency of rate increases by removing medical cost trend reporting exceptions.

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

RESOLVE to include in the City's 2019-20 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for SB 343 (Pan), which would increase the transparency of rate increases by removing medical cost trend reporting exceptions.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (WESSON - KORETZ) relative to establishing the City's position regarding House Bill (H.R.) 1139 (Napolitano - Van Hollen - Katko), the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act, which would require the development of public transportation operations safety risk reduction programs.

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

RESOLVE to include in the City's 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for H.R. 1139, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act, which would require the development of public transportation operations safety risk reduction programs.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (WESSON - RYU) relative to naming the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Serrano Avenue as Radio Korea Square.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DESIGNATE the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Serrano Avenue as Radio Korea Square.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to fabricate and install permanent ceremonial signs to this effect at this location, in consultation with Council District 10.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (WESSON - RYU) relative to naming the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Normandie Avenue as the Korea Daily Square.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DESIGNATE the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Normandie Avenue as the Korea Daily Square.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to fabricate and install permanent ceremonial signs to this effect at this location, in consultation with Council District 10.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

MOTION (O'FARRELL - RODRIGUEZ) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds or notes, in an amount  not to exceed $60,000,000 to finance the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of a 142-unit senior affordable rental housing project located at 1344 Hobart Boulevard.

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

1. WAIVE the City of Los Angeles Multifamily Housing Bond Policy to allow the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue bonds not to exceed $60,000,000 to finance the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of a 142-unit senior affordable rental housing project located at 1344 Hobart Boulevard in Council District 13.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department to execute and enforce the terms of an ADA Regulatory Agreement with the Borrower.
   
   
3. HOLD a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) hearing and ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds or notes, in an amount  not to exceed $60,000,000 to finance the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of a 142-unit senior affordable rental housing project located at 1344 Hobart Boulevard.

MOTION (O'FARRELL - RYU) relative to amending prior Council action of November 8, 2013 to accept a developer's contribution associated with a project located at 6139-6240 West Hollywood Boulevard, 6140-6158 West Carlos Avenue, 1631-1649 North El Centro Avenue, and 1615-1631 Vista Del Mar Avenue.

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

1. AMEND the prior Council action of November 8, 2013 to accept an additional amount of $500,000 from the developer's contribution associated with a project located at 6139-6240 West Hollywood Boulevard, 6140-6158 West Carlos Avenue, 1631-1649 North El Centro Avenue, and 1615-1631 Vista Del Mar Avenue.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to deposit this amount into the Hollywood Mobility Trust Fund Account in the Council District 13 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 904/14.

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - RODRIGUEZ) relative to reinstating the reward for the unsolved murder of Bert Crump Jr. and the injury of Clifford Adolfo Williamson.

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

REAFFIRM Council's findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the unsolved murder of Bert Crump Jr. and the injury of Clifford Adolfo Williamson (Council action of January 14, 2015, Council file No. 15-0010-S2) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the renewed offer of reward by the City Clerk, and further, that the sum of $75,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - WESSON) relative to amending prior Council action of August 8, 2018 to accept  a donation from Katie McGrath and the JJ Abrams Family Foundation for the destinationCrenshaw Outdoor Museum Project.

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

1. AMEND the prior Council action of August 8, 2018 to accept the donation of an additional amount of $65,000 from Katie McGrath and the JJ Abrams Family Foundation for the destinationCrenshaw outdoor Museum Project.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to deposit this amount in the Council District 8 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 49F/14.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

MOTION (SMITH - RODRIGUEZ) relative to adding Salute to Recreation to the List of Citywide Special Events.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst to include Salute to Recreation in the List of Citywide Special Events.

MOTION (BUSCAINO - RYU) relative to funding for a personal services contract with Karina Martinez (dba Avana Creative) for the term from August 1, 2019 to August 1, 2020.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the personal services contract with Karina Martinez (dba Avana Creative), attached to the Council file, for providing services to the Fifteenth Council District as set for therein.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the Fifteenth District to execute this contract on behalf of the City.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to encumber the necessary funds, not to exceed $23,500, against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 and to reflect it as a charge against the budget of the involved Council Office.

MOTION (RYU - SMITH) relative to funding special street sweeping on Ventura Boulevard in Council District Four.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $12,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281204 (CD 4 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Street Services Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 1090 (Salaries - Overtime) for special street sweeping services on Ventura Boulevard in Council District 4 until October 2021.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

MOTION (O'FARRELL - HUIZAR) relative to funding from the Clinica Romero line item in the General City Purposes Fund.

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

1. DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to Clinica Romero, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, from the Clinica Romero line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, notwithstanding any prior instruction(s) to the contrary.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

FINAL MAP OF TRACT No. 74946, located at 953 North Wilcox Avenue, southerly of Romaine Street.

(Bond No. C-133566)

Subdivider: GFD Wilcox, LLC; Surveyor: Erik Bowers

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP No. 2007-5344 located at 4635 West Morella Avenue, southerly of Kling Street.

(Bond No. C-133567)

Subdivider: Cadillac Ranch, LLC; Surveyor: Erik Bowers

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.

FINAL MAP OF TRACT No. 73387 located at 11750 West Wilshire Boulevard southwesterly of Stoner Avenue.

(Bond No. C-133596)

Subdivider: Douglas Emmett, 1995, LLC; Surveyor: Richard Sullivan/PSOMAS

Fiscal Impact Statement: The subdivider has paid a fee of $14,080.00 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A)(2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

MOTION (RYU - RODRIGUEZ) relative to rescinding prior Council action of April 30, 2019 regarding Citrus Avenue / Mansfield Avenue / Lexington Avenue / Santa Monica Boulevard / Overnight Parking District Restrictions. 

MOTION (BONIN - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for improvements in connection with the Great Streets Program for Venice Boulevard.

MOTION (BONIN - KREKORIAN) relative to funding the City's Mobility Data Specifications project carshare and shared-ride programs, as well as a vehicle miles traveled reduction analysis.

Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, Price, Ryu, Smith, and President Wesson (13); Absent: O'Farrell and Rodriguez (2)