| | | | | | | | Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Tuesday, August 20, 2019 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM
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(For further details see Official Council Files)
(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)
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Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council | | | |
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (1) | | | | | | 18-1069 | 18-1069 | | | | | CD 5 | CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on property on the southeast of Constellation Boulevard northeast of Century Park West - Right of Way No. 36000-10084 (Dedication).
Recommendations for Council action:
- FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
- ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the November 7, 2018 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
- AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
- INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the 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.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (2) | | | | | | 19-0900-S35 | 19-0900-S35 | | | | | CD 14 | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the 14th and Olive Streets Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (3) | | | | | | 19-0900-S36 | 19-0900-S36 | | | | | CD 2 | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Riverside Drive and Farmdale Avenue Street Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (4) | | | | | | 19-0900-S37 | 19-0900-S37 | | | | | CD 13 | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Glendale Boulevard and Clifford Street No. 3 Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (5) | | | | | | 19-0900-S38 | 19-0900-S38 | | | | | CD 2 | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Huston Street and Riverton Avenue Street Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (6) | | | | | | 19-0900-S39 | 19-0900-S39 | | | | | CD 2 | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Magnolia Boulevard and Vantage Avenue Street Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (7) | | | | | | 19-0900-S45 | 19-0900-S45 | | | | | CD 3 | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Clarendon Street and Topanga Canyon Boulevard No. 2 Street Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (8) | | | | | | 19-0900-S46 | 19-0900-S46 | | | | | CD 9 | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Figueroa Street and 40th Place Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (9) | | | | | | 19-0900-S47 | 19-0900-S47 | | | | | CD 6 | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Sun Valley - Jerome Lighting Area Street Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (10) | | | | | | 19-0900-S48 | 19-0900-S48 | | | | | CD 12 | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Woodley Place and Woodley Avenue Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (11) | | | | | | 19-0900-S49 | 19-0900-S49 | | | | | CD 2 | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Kling Street and Morella Avenue Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (12) | | | | | | 19-0900-S50 | 19-0900-S50 | | | | | CD 13 | CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Micheltorena Street and Berkeley Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (13) | | | | | | 19-0900-S57 | 19-0900-S57 | | | | | CD 2 | HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Victory Boulevard and Bakman 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 June 18, 2019 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on September 10, 2019 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (14) | | | | | | 19-0900-S58 | 19-0900-S58 | | | | | CD 2 | HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Miranda Street and Tujunga 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 June 18, 2019 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on September 10, 2019 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (15) | | | | | | 19-0900-S59 | 19-0900-S59 | | | | | CD 5 | HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Lindley Avenue and Erwin 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 June 18, 2019 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on September 10, 2019 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (16) | | | | | | 19-0900-S60 | 19-0900-S60 | | | | | CD 2 | HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Bloomfield Street and Coldwater Canyon 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 June 18, 2019 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on September 10, 2019 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (17) | | | | | | 19-0900-S61 | 19-0900-S61 | | | | | CD 14 | HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the 7th and Mill Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 18, 2019 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on September 10, 2019 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (18) | | | | | | 19-0791 | 19-0791 | | | | | CD 3 | HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Food Mart, located at 20951 West Vanowen Street, Canoga Park, California 91303.
Applicant: Veer Partners, LLC (Representative: Woods, Diaz Group, LLC)
TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 7, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 4, 2019)
(Findings and Council recommendations relative to the above application required)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (19) | | | | | | 19-0754 | 19-0754 | | | | | CD 13 | CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the temporary closure of the pedestrian mall (alleys) northerly of Selma Avenue and easterly of Cahuenga Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action:
- FIND that this matter is categorically exempt under Article III, Class 5, of the Los Angeles City Guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970.
- FIND that the alleys as shown on the attached Exhibit A of the report from the City Engineer dated July 2, 2019, attached to the Council file, subject to the conditions contained herein, be temporarily closed between the hours of 2:30 AM and 8:00 AM pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21102.1 upon Council approval.
- ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, signed by the City Attorney.
- ADOPT the following findings:
- There is substantial evidence of serious and continual criminal activities in the alleys recommended for temporary closure.
- The temporary closure of the alleys will reduce the criminal activity in the area.
- The alleys do not provide necessary vehicular or pedestrian access to adjacent properties but affected property owners have agreed to the temporary closure.
- The closure will not adversely affect traffic flow, safety on adjacent streets or in the surrounding neighborhoods, operation of emergency vehicles, and performance of municipal or public utility services.
- Vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the street contribute to the criminal activities.
- The alleys has not been designated as a through highway or arterial street.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the Bureau of Engineering is absorbing the cost of processing the request in the approximate amount of $5,000. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (20) | | | | | | 17-0738 | 17-0738 | | | | | CD 12 | CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the temporary closure of Lurline Avenue between Nashville Street and Rinaldi Street.
Recommendations for Council action:
- FIND that this matter is categorically exempt under Article III, Class 5, of the Los Angeles City Guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970.
- FIND that the street as shown in the report from the City Engineer dated June 26, 2019, attached to the Council file, subject to the conditions contained herein, be temporarily closed pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4 for a period of eighteen months upon Council approval.
- ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, signed by the City Attorney.
- ADOPT the following findings:
- There is substantial evidence of serious and continual criminal activities in the street recommended for temporary closure.
- The temporary closure of the street will reduce the criminal activity in the area.
- The street does not provide necessary vehicular or pedestrian access to adjacent properties but affected property owners have agreed to the temporary closure.
- The closure will not adversely affect traffic flow, safety on adjacent streets or in the surrounding neighborhoods, operation of emergency vehicles, and performance of municipal or public utility services.
- Vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the street contribute to the criminal activities.
- The street has not been designated as a through highway or arterial street.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the Bureau of Engineering is absorbing the cost of processing the request in the approximate amount of $5,000. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (21) | | | | | | 19-0726 | 19-0726 | | | | | CD 15 | CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the temporary closure of the northerly side of 212th Street between Hobart Boulevard and Denker Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
- FIND that this matter is categorically exempt under Article III, Class 5, of the Los Angeles City Guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970.
- FIND that the street as shown in the report from the City Engineer dated June 25, 2019, attached to the Council file, subject to the conditions contained herein, be temporarily closed pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4 for a period of eighteen months upon Council approval.
- ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, signed by the City Attorney.
- ADOPT the following findings:
- There is substantial evidence of serious and continual criminal activities in the street recommended for temporary closure.
- The temporary closure of the street will reduce the criminal activity in the area.
- The street does not provide necessary vehicular or pedestrian access to adjacent properties but affected property owners have agreed to the temporary closure.
- The closure will not adversely affect traffic flow, safety on adjacent streets or in the surrounding neighborhoods, operation of emergency vehicles, and performance of municipal or public utility services.
- Vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the street contribute to the criminal activities.
- The street has not been designated as a through highway or arterial street.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the Bureau of Engineering is absorbing the cost of processing the request in the approximate amount of $5,000. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (22) | | | | | | 18-0619 | 18-0619 | | | | | CD 5 | CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the temporary closure of the cul-de-sac walkway at Woodbine Street, northeasterly of Manning Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
- FIND that this matter is categorically exempt under Article III, Class 5, of the Los Angeles City Guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970.
- FIND that the walkway as shown in the report from the City Engineer dated June 25, 2019, attached to the Council file, subject to the conditions contained herein, be temporarily closed pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4 for a period of twelve months upon Council approval.
- ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, signed by the City Attorney.
- ADOPT the following findings:
- There is substantial evidence of serious and continual criminal activities in the walkway recommended for temporary closure.
- The temporary closure of the walkway will reduce the criminal activity in the area.
- The walkway does not provide necessary vehicular or pedestrian access to adjacent properties but affected property owners have agreed to the temporary closure.
- The closure will not adversely affect traffic flow, safety on adjacent streets or in the surrounding neighborhoods, operation of emergency vehicles, and performance of municipal or public utility services.
- Vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the street contribute to the criminal activities.
- The walkway has not been designated as a through highway or arterial street.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the Bureau of Engineering is absorbing the cost of processing the request in the approximate amount of $5,000. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (23) | | | | | | 18-0916 | 18-0916 | | | | | CD 5 | PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal by the Friends of Westwanda Drive for a tree removal permit issued for 10034 Westwanda Drive.
SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION the following recommendations of the Bureau of Street Services (BSS):
- DENY the appeal by the Friends of Westwanda Drive for a tree removal permit issued for 10034 Westwanda Drive.
- DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project as described in the BSS report dated June 11, 2019, attached to the Council file, is exempt from CEQA pursuant to the State of California CEQA Guidelines Section Nos. 15303 and 15332, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that any exception to the categorical exemptions listed in CEQA Guidelines Section No. 15300.2 applies.
- DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that said Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines, Article III, Section 1, Class a, Category 1 (existing facilities), subpart (3) (operation, repair, maintenance or minor alteration of sidewalks) not subject to any exception.
- INSTRUCT the BSS to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption based upon the exemption determinations stated above at Recommended Action Nos. 2 and 3.
- SUSTAIN the Board of Public Works’ March 7, 2018 action approving a tree removal permit request to remove three trees and six remnant stumps located at 10034 Westwanda Drive for construction of a two-story single family residence.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BSS. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (24) | | | | | | 19-0396 | 19-0396 | | | | | | ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to potential State legislation or regulatory action related to mitigating wildfires caused by Investor-owned Utility's power infrastructure and assessing the City's need to prepare a legislative position on the matter.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Martinez - Smith):
- INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to report on the status of potential State legislation or regulatory action related to mitigating wildfires caused by Investor-owned Utility's power infrastructure.
- INSTRUCT the LADWP to report on any potential effects of State legislation or regulatory action on the Department's operations (generation/transmission requirements), maintenance, safety standards including costs and rate impacts; and, whether there is a need for the City to prepare a legislative position concerning these matters.
- INSTRUCT the LADWP, with the assistance of the Ratepayer Advocate, to report on the impact the above legislation has on utility credit ratings and insurance coverages and how that impacts LADWP rate payers.
- INSTRUCT the LADWP to simultaneously transmit a copy of the Wildlife Mitigation Plan to the Council once submitted to the California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LADWP. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (25) | | | | | | 19-1200-S31 | 19-1200-S31 | | | | | | COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Ms. Thryeris Mason to the Cannabis Regulation Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Thryeris Mason to the Cannabis Regulation Commission for the term ending June 30, 2023, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Mason resides in Council District Eight. (Current composition: M=2; F=2)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.
Background Review: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 13, 2019)
(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (26) | | | | | | 14-0366-S11 | 14-0366-S11 | | | | | | COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Mr. Philip D. Mercado to the Cannabis Regulation Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Philip D. Mercado to the Cannabis Regulation Commission for the term ending June 30, 2023, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Mercado resides in Council District Four. (Current composition: M=2; F=2)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 13, 2019)
(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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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: | | | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (28) | | | | | | 19-0777 | 19-0777 | | | | | | COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR and MEMBER, HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE relative to the analysis of policies to address homelessness amongst unaccompanied homeless immigrant minors, and recommendations to address the matter in light of the 2019 Point-In-Time Count of homeless individuals and the Federal Government’s purposeful policy to separate immigrant children from their families.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (O'Farrell - Wesson):
- REQUEST the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) in coordination with the assistance of the City’s Immigrant Affairs and Civil Rights Advocate, and the Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs (County), to report with an analysis of policies to address homelessness amongst unaccompanied homeless immigrant minors, and to provide recommendations to address this matter in light of the 2019 Point-In-Time Count of homeless individuals and the Federal Government’s purposeful policy to separate immigrant children from their families.
- DIRECT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, in coordination with the County and with the assistance of LAHSA, to report with the analysis of housing and shelter needs facing unaccompanied minors in the City that have been held in federal custody through the Office of Refugee Resettlement and request that the County advise the City on steps the City and County can take to better coordinate services from this population.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (29) | | | | | | 14-0808 | 14-0808 | | | | | | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the Fourth Amendment to the First Restated and Amended Grant Agreement with the Los Angeles Cable Television Access Corporation (LACTAC) to manage and operate Channel 36.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Information Technology Agency (ITA), to execute Amendment No. 4 to the First Restated and Amended Grant Agreement C-108757 for the management and operation of Channel 36 with the LACTAC, to extend the term by one year for a new term of 15 years effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2020, and to increase compensation by $505,000 for a new total contract compensation amount not to exceed $7,945,000, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and subject to ITA's release of a Request for Proposals initiating a new competitive process for these services.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that funding of $505,000 is included in the Adopted 2019-20 Budget within the Telecommunications Development Account, Grants to Third Parties line item; there is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of the recommendation in this report complies with the City's Financial Policies as budgeted funds are available to support the proposed contract expenditures in 2019-20.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 26, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 23, 2019)
(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (30) | | | | | | 19-0002-S137 | 19-0002-S137 | | | | | | CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (KREKORIAN - PRICE) relative to establishing the City's position regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 1477 (Gloria), which would amend sections of the Business and Professions Code to fairly distribute collected penalties to the entity initiating the charges and/or litigation against unfair competition practices.
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 1477 (Gloria), which would amend sections of the Business and Professions Code to fairly distribute collected penalties to the entity initiating the charges and / or litigation against unfair competition practices.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (31) | | | | | | 17-1201 | 17-1201 | | | | | CD 1 | MOTION (CEDILLO - O'FARRELL) relative to funding for a market feasibility study to determine highest and best use for property located at 570 West Avenue 26 for the Lawry's/River Center Project.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $64,600 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281201 (CD 1 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Economic and Workforce Development Fund No. 100/22, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services) for a market feasibility study to determine highest and best use for property located at 570 West Avenue 26 for the Lawry's/River Center Project.
- AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department 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.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (32) | | | | | | 19-0912 | 19-0912 | | | | | CD 15 | MOTION (BUSCAINO - HARRIS-DAWSON) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing multifamily housing revenue bonds, in an amount not to exceed $16,818,393 to finance the new construction of the 56-unit multifamily housing project known as Dahlia Apartments located at 12003 South Main Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- CONSIDER the results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) hearing held on August 5, 2019 for Dahlia Apartments, attached to the Motion.
- ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION approving the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $16,818,393 for the new construction of a 56-unit multifamily housing project located at 12003 South Main Street in Council District 15.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (33) | | | | | | 19-0916 | 19-0916 | | | | | CD 15 | MOTION (BUSCAINO - HARRIS-DAWSON) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing multifamily housing revenue bonds, in an amount not to exceed $26,952,500 to finance the new construction of the 64-unit multifamily housing project known as 11408 S Central located at 11408 South Central Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- CONSIDER the results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) hearing held on August 5, 2019 for 11408 S Central, attached to the Motion.
- ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION approving the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $26,952,500 for the new construction of a 64-unit multifamily housing project located at 11408 South Central Avenue in Council District 15.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (34) | | | | | | 19-0913 | 19-0913 | | | | | | MOTION (RYU - HUIZAR) relative to funding for staffing needs required to assist with art and cultural activities at El Pueblo museums.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $285,000 from the El Pueblo Historical Monument Revenue Fund No. 737/33 to the El Pueblo Fund No. 100/33, Account No. 001070 (Salaries As-Needed) for staffing needs required to assist with art and cultural activities at El Pueblo, pursuant to the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Adopted Budget. The funds will pay for part-time museum guides at the El Pueblo museums.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (35) | | | | | | 19-0917 | 19-0917 | | | | | CD 3 | MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding for additional Homeless Outreach and Proactive Engagement (HOPE) team services in Council District Three.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $100,000 in the Council District Three portion of the Street Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the below listed accounts and in the amounts specified in the Sanitation Fund No. 100/82 for additional HOPE team services in Council District Three.
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1010 |
Salaries, General |
$25,000 |
1090 |
Salaries, Overtime |
60,000 |
3040 |
Contractual Services |
10,000 |
6020 |
Operating Supplies |
5,000 |
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$100,000 |
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- AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (36) | | | | | | 19-0922 | 19-0922 | | | | | CD 8 | MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - CEDILLO) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing supplemental multifamily housing revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 to finance the new construction of the 54-unit multifamily housing project known as Isla de Los Angeles (Project) located at 283 West Imperial Highway.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- CONSIDER the attached results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TERFA) public hearing held on August 5, 2019 for Isla de Los Angeles, attached to the Motion.
- ADOPT the attached TEFRA Resolution approving the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for the new construction of a 54-unit multifamily housing project located at 283 West Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, California 90061 in Council District Eight.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (37) | | | | | | 19-0923 | 19-0923 | | | | | | MOTION (KORETZ - MARTINEZ) relative to funding for Council District 5 special presentation in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month at City Hall on September 18, 2019.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROPRIATE $120 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 to the Department of General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with the Council District 5 special presentation in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month at City Hall on September 18, 2019, including the illumination of City Hall said funds to be reimbursed to the General Fund by Council District 5.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (38) | | | | | | 16-0689-S3 | 16-0689-S3 | | | | | CD 4 | MOTION (RYU - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding to keep the Pan Pacific Park as well as the Griffith Park swimming pools open on weekends through September 29, 2019.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $56,131 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281204 (CD 4 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 301/88, Account No. 88053M Aquatics Division (MRPXX402) C-W Aquatics to keep the Griffith Park and Pan Pacific Park swimming pools open on weekends through September 29, 2019.
- AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks 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.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (39) | | | | | | 19-0938 | 19-0938 | | | | | CD 1 | MOTION (CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding for mobile laundry truck services to offer a place for individuals and families experiencing homelessness a place to wash clothes.
Recommendations for Council action:
- ALLOCATE $67,600 in the Mobile Laundry Truck line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to The Laundry Truck LA for laundry truck services to offer a place for individuals and families experiencing homelessness a place to wash clothes.
- DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and / or payments to The Laundry Truck LA, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount for the above purpose subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
- 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.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (40) | | | | | | 16-1060-S1 | 16-1060-S1 | | | | | | MOTION (WESSON - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to the reappointment of Ms. Tunua Thrash to the Citizens Oversight Committee of Proposition HHH.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the reappointment of Ms. Tunua Thrash to the Citizens Oversight Committee of Proposition HHH, the Homelessness Reduction and Prevention, Housing, and Facilities Bond measure, pursuant to Administrative Code Section 8.327(c), for a full three-year term, effective July 1, 2019, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.
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| | | | | | | | | FINAL MAPS in the various Council Districts.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the Final Maps and Adopt the City Engineer Reports as detailed in the various listed Council files, including bonds, agreements, contracts and other related issues as specified: | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | (a) | | | | | | 19-0906 | 19-0906 | | | | | CD 3 | FINAL MAP OF TRACT No. 74583, located at 5701 North Etiwanda Avenue, northerly of Collins Street.
(Bond No. C-133698)
Owner: Yaron Levy and Ilan Levy; Surveyor: Christopher Chan
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.
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| | | | | | | | | (b) | | | | | | 19-0904 | 19-0904 | | | | | CD 11 | FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. No. 2016-2584, located at 520 East Venice Way, northwesterly of Venice Boulevard.
(Bond No. C-133710)
Owner: Metro Capital V, LLC; Surveyor: Cynthia A. De Leon
Fiscal Impact Statement: The subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B) (3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | | (c) | | | | | | 19-0907 | 19-0907 | | | | | CD 7 | FINAL MAP OF TRACT No. 77105, located at 11211 North Sepulveda Boulevard, southwesterly of Stranwood Avenue.
(Bond No. C-133711)
Owner: Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc.; Surveyor: Larry L. Mar/Southland Civil Engineering and Surveying, LLP
Fiscal Impact Statement: The subdivider has paid a fee of $25,900 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.
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| | | | | | | | | (d) | | | | | | 19-0910 | 19-0910 | | | | | CD 7 | FINAL MAP OF TRACT No. 63084, located at 13263 Wheeler Avenue, easterly of Hubbard Street.
(Bond No. C-133713)
Owner: Watt Communities at Autry, LLC; Surveyor: Danny Davis
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.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 18-0357 | 18-0357 | MOTION (KREKORIAN - MARTINEZ) relative to amending Council action of May 4, 2018 regarding the feasibility of developing properties in Council District Two into a Crisis and Bridge Housing facility. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19-0950 | 19-0950 | MOTION (BONIN - BLUMENFIELD) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing multifamily housing revenue bonds, in an amount not to exceed $13,906,003 to finance the new construction of the 35-unit multifamily housing project known as Rose Apartments located at 718-720 Rose Avenue. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of: | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19-0003 | 19-0003 | K. Connie Kang | Ryu - All Councilmembers |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Roll Call | Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu, Smith and President Wesson (14); Absent: O'Farrell, (1) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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