| | | | | | | | Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Wednesday, October 2, 2019 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM
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(For further details see Official Council Files)
(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)
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| | | | | | | | Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price and Rodriguez (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu and President Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council | | | |
| | | | | | | | Items Noticed for Public Hearing - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED | | | |
| | | | | | | | | HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC).
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the following properties: | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | (a) | | | | | | 19-0160-S73 | 19-0160-S73 | | | | | CD 6 | 14451 West Nordhoff Street. (Lien: $11,883.48)
(Continued from Council meeting of September 17, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | LIEN REDUCED TO $9,994.16 AS THE RESULT OF A PARTIAL PAYMENT AND A TITLE FEE ADJUSTMENT AND CONFIRMED | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (2) | | | | | | 19-0957 | 19-0957 | | | | | 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 Canoga Park Service Station, located at 20910 West Vanowen Street, Canoga Park, CA 91303.
Recommendations for Council action:
- DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Canoga Park Service Station, located at 20910 West Vanowen Street, Canoga Park, CA 91303, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
- GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Canoga Park Service Station, Incorporated , located at West Vanowen Street, Canoga Park, CA 91303.
- 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: Canoga Park Service Station, Incorporated
Representative: Liquor License Agents - Liliger Damaso
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 20, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 15, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | GRANT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY APPLICATION | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (3) | | | | | | 19-0959 | 19-0959 | | | | | CD 2 | HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Chiquis and Mocha Mini Market located at 11552 Vanowen Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605.
Applicant: Jose and Maria Chaires 11552 Vanowen ST
Representative: Alicia Mendoza Avanty Services
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 20, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 15, 2019)
(Findings and Council recommendations relative to the above application required)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | MOTION (KREKORIAN - MARTINEZ) ADOPTED TO GRANT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY APPLICATION. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION | | |
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (4) | | | | | | 18-0066 | 18-0066 | | | | | | CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (PLUM) REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to procedures for appealing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determinations by lower decision-making bodies.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Huizar - Koretz), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- FIND that the accompanying draft Ordinance is not a Project under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b) and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15308 (Class 8) on the basis that the draft ordinance codifies existing City practices and State law.
- FIND that the accompanying Ordinance is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 (Class 8 Categorical Exemption) on the basis that it provides clarity and guidance to the general public as to how appeals to CEQA can be made.
- ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) dated August 30, 2018 as the Findings of Council.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying draft ORDINANCE dated July 30, 2019 adding Section 11.5.13 to Article 1.5 of Chapter 1 of the
Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to establish a procedure for appeals to Council from CEQA
determinations by lower decision-making bodies.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
Case No. CPC-2018-2657-CA
Environmental No. ENV-2018-2658-CE
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney or the LACPC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
10 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Ryu, Wesson (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (5) | | | | | | 15-1138-S40 | 15-1138-S40 | | | | | | HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to align the City's shelter crisis regulations with the State Government Code.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 6, 2019, amending LAMC Sections 12.80 and 12.81 to align the City's shelter crisis regulations with Government Code Section 8698 et seq.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Ryu, Wesson (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (6) | | | | | | 19-0806 | 19-0806 | | | | | CD 1 | MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Vesting Zone Change, and an appeal of a Master Conditional Use and Site Plan Review for the properties located at 1000 South Vermont Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- FIND, based on the independent judgement of the decision-maker, after consideration of the administrative record, the Project was assessed in MND No. ENV-2016-3181-MND, adopted on February 23, 2018; and pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report, negative declaration, or addendum is required for approval of the Project.
- ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated May 9, 2019, effectuating a Vesting Zone Change from C2-1 and R4-1 to (T)(Q)RAS4-1, for the demolition of an existing gas station, 32 apartment units and 8,942 square feet of medical office, and the use, construction and maintenance of a seven-story mixed-use building with 228 residential units and 53,498 square feet of commercial uses, which includes 565 vehicular parking spaces within two levels of subterranean, at-grade and mezzanine level parking, and provides 310 bicycle parking spaces (including 260 long-term and 50 short-term spaces), and contains two existing billboards which are proposed to remain; for the property located at 1000 South Vermont Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.
- RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Rosita Lopez on behalf of the Coalition for an Equitable Westlake/Macarthur Park (Representative: Claudia Medina, Law Office of Claudia Medina), and THEREBY APPROVE the Master Conditional Use to permit the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption in conjunction with a market and the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with three establishments, and the Site Plan Review for a development which creates, or results in an increase of 50 or more residential units over 50,000 square feet of commercial area, subject to Conditions of Approval.
- ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G:
...property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated, and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.
- ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
- ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
Applicant: OV, LLC
Representative: Michael Jung, Hankook Property Management
Case No. CPC-2016-3180-VZC-MCUP-SPR-1A
Environmental No. ENV-2016-3181-MND
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 7, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 4, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (7) | | | | | | 19-1030 | 19-1030 | | | | | CD 13 | SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROJECT EXEMPTION (SCPE) and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a SCPE request for the property located on 1522-1538 North Cassil Place.
Recommendations for Council action:
- FIND upon a review of the entire administrative record, including the
SCPE Case No. ENV-2019-165-SCPE, and all comments received, that:
- The proposed project qualifies as a transit priority project pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21155(b), which by definition means that the proposed project is consistent with the general use designations, density, building intensity, and applicable policies specified for the project area in the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) prepared by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21155(a); contains more than 50 percent residential; provides a minimum net density greater than 20 units an acre; and, is within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor included in a regional transportation plan per PRC Section 21155(b).
- That all criteria in PRC Sections 21155.1(a) and (b) are met, including environmental criteria, land use criteria, and at least one criteria (affordable housing) in PRC Section 21155.1(c).
- FIND that the proposed project located at 1522-1538 North Cassil Place, which involves the construction, use, and maintenance of a new, eight-story, 107,012 square-foot mixed-use building with 200 dwelling units, including 20 dwelling units set aside for Extremely Low Income Households (or 10% of the proposed density). The building will be constructed with seven residential levels above one level of ground floor parking and commercial use and three (3) levels of subterranean parking. The project includes 45 two-bedroom units, 82 studios, and 73 one-bedroom units, 1,249 square feet of commercial space and a total of 15,000 square feet of open space for residents qualifies for a SCPE, pursuant to Public Resources
Code (PRC) Section 21155.1.
Applicant: Lawrence Bond, Inspire Hollywood, LLC
Representative: Christopher Murray Rosenheim and Associates, Inc.
Case No. DIR-2019-2593-SPR-TOC
Environmental No. ENV-2019-165-SCPE
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of City Planning. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted Forthwith, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (8) | | | | | | 19-0773 | 19-0773 | | | | | | PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and updates for the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Ryu - Bonin):
INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment
Department, Department of City Planning, and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report with
recommendations on the following:
- The SCAG's RHNA process that ensures the City’s unique needs are
considered while SCAG develops and finalizes the methodology and proposed allocation.
- How to contribute to a RHNA allocation process that will factor in fair share distribution to ensure
that all localities in the region receive equitable housing requirements that are reflective of
expected future growth, the backlog of unmet housing requirements, and achieves an appropriate
housing allocation mix.
- Advocating for funding required to meet the RHNA allocations
throughout the region.
- The projected costs to meet the City’s proposed
allocation.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (9) | | | | | | 19-1060 | 19-1060 | | | | | | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of $5,350,000 to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Information Technology Group to fund six information technology projects.
Recommendation for Council action:
ACCEPT the donation of $5,350,000 to the LAPD Information Technology Group to fund six information technology projects; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted Forthwith, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (10) | | | | | | 19-1021 | 19-1021 | | | | | | ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Personal Services Contract with Pacific Sewer Maintenance Corporation for sewer chemical root control treatment services.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, on behalf of the Bureau of Sanitation, to execute the proposed Personal Services Contract with Pacific Sewer Maintenance Corporation to provide chemical root control treatment services for City sewers for a term of five years at a cost not to exceed $15,000,000.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no General Fund impact and sufficient funds are available within the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund to support the first year costs of the proposed contract. Future year funding will be provided through the City’s annual budget process and subject to Mayor and Council approval. The contract includes a Financial Liability Clause, which limits the City’s annual financial obligation to the amount appropriated in the corresponding year’s budget. As such, the recommendation in the CAO report dated August 23, 2019, complies with the City’s Financial Policies as ongoing revenue will support ongoing expenditures.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 28, 2019
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 25, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (11) | | | | | | 19-1058 | 19-1058 | | | | | | BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to delinquent accounts receivables submitted by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) to the Collections Board of Review (Board).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the Board recommendation to authorize the LADBS to remove from its active accounts receivables 22 uncollectible invoices totaling $175,741.06.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports the proposed action will decrease the City's receivable base by $175,741.06.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (12) | | | | | | 19-1040 | 19-1040 | | | | | | BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Kobalt Music Publishing America, Incorporated.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the refund claim filed by Kobalt Music Publishing America, Incorporated in the amount of $165,939.84, plus accumulated interest.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (13) | | | | | | 19-1041 | 19-1041 | | | | | | BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Broadshore Capital Partners, LLC.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the refund claim filed by Broadshore Capital Partners, LLC in the amount of $58,401.22, plus accumulated interest.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (14) | | | | | | 19-1050 | 19-1050 | | | | | | BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Kobalt Music Services America, Incorporated.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the refund claim filed by Kobalt Music Publishing America, Incorporated in the amount of $90,218.24, plus accumulated interest.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (15) | | | | | | 13-0394 | 13-0394 | | | | | | BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the annual report for the Council District 5 Avenue of the Stars Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 56C for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FlLE the City Clerk reports, dated September 9, 2019, January 2, 2019, and October 20, 2017, attached to the Council file, relative to the Council District 5 Avenue of the Stars Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 56C for FYs 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Information, Technology, and General Services Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (16) | | | | | | 14-1367 | 14-1367 | | | | | | BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the annual status report regarding the Volunteer Trust Fund No. 892 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Clerk annual status report for the Volunteer Trust Fund No. 892 for FY 2018-19.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (17) | | | | | | 18-0384-S1 | 18-0384-S1 | | | | | | ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Measure W - Safe, Clean Water (SCW) Program.
Recommendations for Council action:
- REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance relative to the
Measure W - SCW Program that includes the following elements:
- Designates the Mayor, Council President and Chair of the Council’s Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice (ECCEJ) Committee as appointing authorities for the Central Santa Monica Bay Steering Committee - each appoints one municipal seat representative and alternate consistent with SCW Program requirements for a term of three years.
- Designates the Mayor, Council President and Chair of the Council’s ECCEJ Committee as appointing authorities for the Upper Los Angeles River Steering Committee - each appoints one municipal seat representative and alternate consistent with SCW Program requirements for a term of three years.
- Designates the Mayor as appointing authority to the South Santa Monica Bay Steering Committee - appoints one municipal seat representative and alternate consistent with SCW Program requirements for a term of three years.
- Designates the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) as the City’s lead agency to work with Los Angeles County staff to support Steering Committee activities/efforts associated with the Central Santa Monica Bay, Upper Los Angeles River, and South Santa Monica Bay Watersheds; including the preparation of informational and advisory materials for the City’s municipal seat and agency representatives.
- REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance that establishes the
Measure W - Safe, Clean Water Special Fund administered by the Department of Public
Works, BOS, for the receipt, retention and disbursement of funds received
from the Los Angeles County SCW Program; and, reconcile and address issues regarding the awarding and receipt of Regional Measure W funds to proprietary departments.
- INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO)/Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report on a collective governance model for
both the regional and municipal program which factors in the participation of
the BOS, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Department of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Engineering and Bureau of Street Services.
- INSTRUCT the CAO/CLA in consultation with the appropriate departments, to
report with recommendations on the following:
- How to strategize regional and local projects to further address equity,
both with regards to funding as well as multi-benefit projects.
- Development of a comprehensive Measure W strategy for a project
identification and development process that addresses the following:
- Balances water supply, resilience, and water quality compliance
obligations of the City.
- Includes ways to prevent project selection conflicts or internal city
competition for regional funding.
- Policies regarding the use of local return revenues, such as local hire,
options to maximize Minority Business Enterprise/Women's Business Enterprise opportunities, partnership opportunities
with local businesses, and prioritization of burdened communities in
addition to existing Measure W mandated minimums.
- AUTHORIZE the CAO, with the concurrence of the CLA, to make technical changes as needed to implement Mayor and City Council
intentions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: There is no fiscal impact to the City from the recommendations contained in the CAO/CLA report dated June 28, 2019. The financial impacts, if any, from policy and governance options will be addressed in future reports.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (18) | | | | | | 19-1002 | 19-1002 | | | | | | ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to funding for services on nine Stormwater Capture Parks Program (Program) projects.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Martinez - Krekorian - Rodriguez), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to accept funding of up to $19.1 million from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for services to be provided on nine Program projects and deposit those funds into a new account in the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50 entitled Stormwater Capture Parks Program.
- AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works, Director of Accounting to appropriate funding of up to $19.1 million from the LADWP into the new account in Fund No. 682/50, entitled Stormwater Capture Parks Program, to reimburse the BOE for the cost of all services provided on the Program projects.
- INSTRUCT the BOE to report in 90 days on the status of the Program projects and the plan to provide post- construction elements, including project operations and maintenance; and whether there is a need to expand the scope of the Memorandum of Agreement to address outstanding needs.
- INSTRUCT and REQUEST the BOE and the LADWP respectively, to the extent necessary, to obtain input from the Bureau of Sanitation relative to stormwater capture project designs and planning to maximize project benefits and effectiveness.
- AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works, Director of Accounting, after the completion of all the Program projects, to return any unused LADWP funds remaining in the Stormwater Capture Parks Program account in Fund No. 682/50 to the LADWP.
- AUTHORIZE the City Engineer, or designee, to make any necessary technical and accounting adjustments to the recommendations above to effectuate the intent of the City Council action.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (19) | | | | | | 17-0950-S2 | 17-0950-S2 | | | | | | PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION, TRANSPORTATION, and ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEES REPORTS relative to the second round of Corridors and Complete Streets Reconstruction / Vision Zero Program projects.
- PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendations for Council action:
- AUTHORIZE the pre-design of new Complete Street projects, consistent with the parameters outlined in the Complete Streets Project (CSP) Planning, Pre-design and Design Checklist provided in Attachment A of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and Bureaus of Engineering (BOE), Street Services (BSS), and Sanitation (BOS) joint report dated July 31, 2019, attached to the Council file.
- INSTRUCT the BOE to commence with the predesign reports for the projects located at Culver Boulevard between Centinela and Slauson Avenues, La Brea Avenue between Coliseum Street and Adams Boulevard, and Highland Avenue between Santa Monica Boulevard and Franklin Avenue
- INSTRUCT the BOE to report to Council on the recommended design and construction budgets and schedules for the three projects listed above based on the pre-design findings.
- INSTRUCT the BOE, in coordination with the LADOT, BSS, and BOS and other departments as needed, to report to Council on the recommended prioritization based on advanced planning for the nine remaining projects listed in Attachment C of said joint report.
- INSTRUCT the BOE, in coordination with the LADOT, BSS, BOS and other departments as needed, to report to Council relative to a comprehensive street selection, scoping process, and project phasing for future CSP projects informed by advanced planning for the nine remaining projects discussed in said joint report, as well as all other CSP projects in pre-design, design, and construction.
- TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendation for Council action:
CONCUR with the recommendations of the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee, as amended to approve Recommendation Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 5.
- ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendation for Council action:
CONCUR with the recommendations of the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee, as amended to approve Recommendation Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 5 and refer Recommendation No. 4 to the Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The BOE, LADOT, BSS, and BOS report that included in the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Adopted Budget, SB-1 State Highway Maintenance and Rehabilitation funding has been appropriated for Street Reconstruction / Vision Zero project designs, a portion of which will be used to initiate pre-design of Culver Boulevard, and La Brea and Highland Avenues.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Ryu, Wesson (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIROMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT ADOPTED. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE REPORT | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (20) | | | | | | 15-0085-S7 | 15-0085-S7 | | | | | | ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Senate Bill 165 Annual Report Requirements for Fiscal Year 2017-18 Proposition O Program.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated February 28, 2019, inasmuch as it is for informational purposes only and no action is required.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the costs associated with the construction of facilities under the Proposition O Program will be paid through the issuance of $500 million in general obligation bonds, interest earnings, and grant reimbursements. There is no anticipated cost to the General Fund for design and construction. It is anticipated that operation and maintenance costs for the completed facilities will be programmed into the City’s annual budget process.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (21) | | | | | | 18-0506 | 18-0506 | | | | | | HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles County Criminal Record Clearance Project grant acceptance packet.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to approve the contract between the City and the County of Los Angeles for the period of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
- ACCEPT funding in the amount of $973,607.85 from the County of Los Angeles.
- AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
- Establish a receivable for this program totaling $973,607.85 from the County of Los Angeles.
- Establish an appropriation Account No. 12S861 - HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project within Fund No. 368/12 in the amount of $973,607.85.
- Transfer $611,344.08 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12R861 - HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project, to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 001010, Salaries General.
- Upon receipt of grant funds, transfer up to $280,263.77 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12S861 - HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project to Fund No. 100/12, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, Related Costs Reimbursement from Grants.
- AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the total cost of the Los Angeles County Criminal Record Clearing Project is $1,281,701.85, of which $973,607.85 will be reimbursed by the County of Los Angeles. The City will contribute $308,094 for indirect costs for Central Services and department administration. There is no new General Fund impact as the $308,094 is included in the 2019-20 Adopted Budget. No additional appropriation is needed. The recommendations in this report are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that budgeted appropriations will be balanced against receipts expected from this grant.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (22) | | | | | | 19-0721 | 19-0721 | | | | | | HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an analysis of the Chicago Homeless Prevention Program and the New York HomeBase program.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price - Wesson - Bonin - et al.):
INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report with an analysis of the Chicago Homeless Prevention Program and the New York HomeBase program, with recommendations and cost estimates to implement a similar program in Los Angeles, including one-time cash assistance, utility bill assistance, and supportive services.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: Yes.
For: East Hollywood Neighborhood Council
Atwater Village Neighborhood Council
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (23) | | | | | | 18-0475 | 18-0475 | | | | | | HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Shared Housing Initial Findings and Recommendations.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Chief Legislative Analyst to consider allocating funding for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to fund Rapid Re-Housing shared housing placements when preparing recommendations pursuant to Motion (O'Farrell - Krekorian - Wesson - Blumenfield; Council file no. 19-0914) regarding the allocation of the City's grant under the State of California Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Planning Program (HHAPP).
- INSTRUCT the LAHSA, if funding is approved, to include a shared housing component in the next Rapid Re-Housing Request for Proposals, funded with City HHAPP funds, and require successful applicant to:
- Comply with federal, state, and local fair housing laws.
- Comply with the core components of Housing First included in State of California Senate Bill (SB) 1380 and described in the Homeless Strategy Committee report dated September 9, 2019, attached to the Council file.
- Use the SB 1380-compliant standard shared housing lease agreement, to be developed in partnership with the LAHSA's legal services provider.
- Require the use of peer support specialists in all shared housing programs.
- APPROVE Recommendations 1.a. and 1.b. from the CAO report dated May 24, 2019, attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no anticipated impact to the General Fund. If the recommendations of this report are approved, funding will be reserved from the City's State of California HHAPP Grant, subject to funding approval procedures established by the Mayor and City Council and pending receipt of grant funds from the State.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (12); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Ryu, Wesson (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (24) | | | | | | 09-0420-S1 | 09-0420-S1 | | | | | CD 5 | HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the selection of developers for an affordable and supportive housing project at 11010 Santa Monica Boulevard and related actions.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to:
- Select the development team consisting of Weingart Center Association and Valued Housing to develop affordable housing, which will include supportive housing, at the City-owned property located at 11010 Santa Monica Boulevard.
- Prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council actions on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO).
- AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to:
- Negotiate and execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Weingart Center Association and Valued Housing, or their to-be-formed Limited Partnership, for the City-owned property located at 11010 Santa Monica Boulevard, for a term of one-year from the execution date, in substantial conformance to the sample ENA attached to the Council file, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, and compliance with all City contracting requirements.
- Negotiate a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Weingart Center Association and Valued Housing, or their to-be-formed Limited Partnership, for the City-owned property located at 11010 Santa Monica Boulevard, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, and compliance with all City contracting requirements.
- INSTRUCT the HCIDLA and LADOT to report relative to a request for authority to execute the JDA.
- NOTE and FILE the August 20, 2019 HCIDLA report, attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The recommendations in the report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that there is no additional cost to the City, and no funding commitments are being made at this time. Potential project funding sources include State tax- exempt bonds, State tax credits, private financing, and a Proposition HHH Supportive Housing Loan, among others.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (25) | | | | | | 13-0025-S3 | 13-0025-S3 | | | | | | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Hit-and-Run Reward Trust Fund No. 59G for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the September 9, 2019 City Clerk report relative to the status of the Hit-and-Run Reward Trust Fund No. 59G for FY 2018-19.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (26) | | | | | | 12-1521 | 12-1521 | | | | | CD 8 | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District Eight Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 49F for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the September 9, 2019 City Clerk report relative to the status of the Council District Eight Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 49F for FY 2018-19.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (27) | | | | | | 12-1520 | 12-1520 | | | | | | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Vandalism and Graffiti Trust Fund No. 870 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the September 9, 2019 City Clerk report relative to the status of the Vandalism and Graffiti Trust Fund No. 870 for FY 2018-19.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (28) | | | | | | 14-1366 | 14-1366 | | | | | CD 12 | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District 12 Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Devonshire and Foothill Division's Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 883 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated September 9, 2019 relative to the status of the Council District 12 LAPD Devonshire and Foothill Division's Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 883 for FY 2018-19.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (29) | | | | | | 14-1363 | 14-1363 | | | | | CD 1 | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District One Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 889 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated September 9, 2019 relative to the status of the Council District One Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 889 for FY 2018-19.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (30) | | | | | | 14-1362 | 14-1362 | | | | | CD 13 | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District 13 Public Assistance Trust Fund No. 904 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FlLE the September 9, 2019 City Clerk report relative to the status of the Council District 13 Public Assistance Trust Fund No. 904 for FY 2018-19.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (31) | | | | | | 14-1360 | 14-1360 | | | | | CD 9 | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District Nine Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 48X for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the September 9, 2019 City Clerk report relative to the status of the Council District Nine Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 48X for FY 2018-19.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (32) | | | | | | 14-1364 | 14-1364 | | | | | CD 15 | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District 15 Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Harbor Division Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 888 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated September 9, 2019 relative to the status of the Council District 15 LAPD Harbor Division Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 888 for FY 2018-19.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (33) | | | | | | 14-1357 | 14-1357 | | | | | | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Illegal Dumping Reward Program Trust Fund No. 46G for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated September 9, 2019, attached to the Council file, regarding the annual report of the Illegal Dumping Reward Program Trust Fund No. 46G, for FY 2018-19.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (34) | | | | | | 19-1103 | 19-1103 | | | | | | PRESENTATION BY THE LOS ANGELES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE relative to a report entitled Los Angeles City Council Districts: Economic Report 2019.
(Scheduled pursuant to Council action of September 24, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted to Note and File, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (35) | | | | | | 19-1118 | 19-1118 | | | | | CD 1 | MOTION (CEDILLO - BUSCAINO) relative to funding for planning, design, and environmental review and documentation of the Early Activation Project at the Taylor Yard G2 parcel (G2) located at 2850 Kerr Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to seek a Wildlife Conservation Board Public Access Program Grant of up to $250,000 for Early Activation Project planning and design and to negotiate and execute any necessary grant agreement, contract, or other documents to receive funding for the above-mentioned grant.
- INSTRUCT the City Engineer to report back to Council on the terms of the grant agreement if awarded, to provide periodic project updates, and to report back upon completion of the project.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (36) | | | | | | 19-1117 | 19-1117 | | | | | CD 15 | MOTION (BUSCAINO - BONIN) relative to funding the Council District 15 special reception for Italian American Heritage Month taking place in the City Hall Rotunda on Friday, October 4, 2019, including the illumination of City Hall.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROPRIATE $120 from Fund No. 100/28, Account No. 006010 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As-Needed), for services in connection with the Council District 15 special reception for Italian American Heritage Month taking place in the City Hall Rotunda on Friday, October 4, 2019, including the illumination of City Hall.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (37) | | | | | | 19-1142 | 19-1142 | | | | | CD 12 | MOTION (LEE - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for additional police resources in the Chatsworth, Northridge, Porter Ranch and North Hills communities within Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Devonshire Division.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $80,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P Account No. 281212 (CD12 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Police Fund No. 100/70 Account No. 001092 (Overtime - Police Officers) to fund additional police resources in the Chatsworth, Northridge, Porter Ranch and North Hills communities within LAPD Devonshire Division.
- AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (38) | | | | | | 19-1126 | 19-1126 | | | | | | MOTION (HUIZAR - CEDILLO) relative to funding the Los Angeles Theater Center for fees, operations and/or maintenance costs, pending completion of a revised lease agreement with the current operator.
Recommendation for Council action:
WAIVE any requirement for a new lease agreement for the Los Angeles Theater Center; and, INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Cultural Affairs Department to prepare, process and execute any document(s) needed to allocate the amount of $100,000 adopted in the 2019-2020 Budget for the Los Angeles Theater Center for fees, operations and/or maintenance costs, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (39) | | | | | | 19-1140 | 19-1140 | | | | | CD 11 | MOTION (BONIN - KORETZ) relative to funding for the internship program and neighborhood cleanup and maintenance services throughout Council District 11 coordinated by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps (LACC).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- TRANSFER $15,000 of the Council District 11 portion of the Fund No. 100/56 to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for the internship program and neighborhood cleanup and maintenance services throughout Council District 11 coordinated by the LACC.
- AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification, to prepare the necessary documents with and/or payments to the LACC, or any other agency or organization, in the above amount for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
- AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works Office of Accounting to make any technical corrections of clarification as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | SUBSTITUTE MOTION (BONIN - BUSCAINO) ADOPTED. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (40) | | | | | | 19-1141 | 19-1141 | | | | | CD 10 | MOTION (WESSON - RYU) relative to actions to occupy a five foot wide strip of Public Right of Way on the east side of La Cienega Boulevard south of Obama Boulevard that separates La Cienega and the backyards of the homes that front Genesee Avenue, in order to prevent nuisance and illegal dumping activities.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to issue revocable permits, at no cost, to the owners of 11 properties, listed below by Assessors Parcel Numbers, to occupy a five foot wide strip of Public Right of Way on the east side of La Cienega Boulevard south of Obama Boulevard that separates La Cienega and the backyards of the homes that front Genesee Avenue, in order to prevent nuisance and illegal dumping activities at this location.
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- TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $21,822 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Engineering Fund No. 100/78, Revenue Source 423312 (tier 2 R permits) to cover the cost of the above permits.
- AUTHORIZE the BOE 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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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (41) | | | | | | 19-1143 | 19-1143 | | | | | CD 12 | MOTION (LEE - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for additional police services in the Granada Hills community within the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Devonshire Division.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- ALLOCATE and APPROPRIATE $20,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 1092 (Overtime - Police Officers) to fund additional police services in the Granada Hills community within the LAPD Devonshire Division.
- AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (42) | | | | | | 19-1144 | 19-1144 | | | | | CD 12 | MOTION (LEE - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for additional police resources in the West Hills community within the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Topanga Division.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $20,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P Account No. 281212 (CD12 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Police Fund No. 100/70 Account No. 001092 (Overtime - Police Officers) to fund additional police resources in the West Hills community within the LAPD Topanga Division.
- AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (43) | | | | | | 18-0174-S2 | 18-0174-S2 | | | | | CD 8 | MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - PRICE) relative to amending Council actions of June 27, 2018 regarding additional instructions needed to the City Attorney to prepare and present the Development Agreement Ordinance and Sign District Ordinance for the proposed mixed use project, City Market of Los Angeles.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- AMEND the Council action of June 27, 2018 (Council file No. 18-0174) requesting the City Attorney to prepare and present a Development Agreement Ordinance between the City and The City Market of Los Angeles, Inc. to include the following additional instruction:
That a previous instruction of 40 percent signage revenue share be revised to reflect a separate line item under Section 2.3.1.a for a Public Benefit payment at Certificate of Occupancy of $1.35 per square foot in addition to the Public Benefit payment at issuance of Building Permit.
- AMEND the Council action of June 27, 2018 (Council file No. 18-0174-S1) requesting the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance for a Supplemental Use District to establish a Sign District for the City Market of Los Angeles mixed use project to include the following additional instruction:
That Section 11(Sign Reduction), be revised to include language that allows the option for the City Market Sign District to utilize the in-lieu fees of an adopted Citywide Sign Ordinance that includes take-down and in lieu fee provisions, or any other adopted Sign Ordinance that covers the geography within which the City Market Sign District is located that also includes take down and in lieu fee provisions.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (44) | | | | | | 19-0010-S5 | 19-0010-S5 | | | | | | MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - RODRIGUEZ) relative to reinstating a reward offer for the unsolved murder of Cornell Hunter for an additional period of six months.
Recommendations 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 Cornell Hunter (Council action of April 30, 2019, Council file No. 19-0010-S5) 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 $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.
- DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the reward notice in the Our Weekly, Los Angeles Sentinel and LA Watts Times, in addition to the regular publications used by the City Clerk for reward notices, to ensure adequate community notice.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (45) | | | | | | 19-1158 | 19-1158 | | | | | | MOTION (KREKORIAN - KORETZ) relative to a transfer of funds within the Bureau of Street Services Fund to cover an increase in hiring hall payroll expenditures.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $600,000 from the Bureau of Street Services Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 001010, Salaries General to Bureau of Street Services Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 001100, Hiring Hall Salaries ($400,000), and Account No. 001120, Hiring Hall Benefits ($200,000).
- AUTHORIZE the Controller and INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer to take any necessary actions and make any technical corrections to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (46) | | | | | | 19-1159 | 19-1159 | | | | | CD 6 | MOTION (MARTINEZ - RYU) relative to funding services in connection with the Council District 6 Van Nuys Arts Festival.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to provide services in connection with the Council District 6 Van Nuys Arts Festival at the Van Nuys Civic Center on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 5 pm - 9 pm, including the illumination of the Van Nuys City Hall, with the understanding that any costs associated with this effort will be reimbursed to the GSD.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (47) | | | | | | 19-1161 | 19-1161 | | | | | CD 14 | MOTION (HUIZAR - KORETZ) relative to a Transfer of Floor Area Rights Public Benefit Payment by the DTLA South Park Properties Propco II, LLC for a project located at 309 West 12th Street and 1147-1155 South Olive Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- ACCEPT the sum of $349,459.03, paid by DTLA South Park Properties Propco II, LLC, the developer of a project located at 309 West 12th Street and 1147-1155 South Olive Street, Planning Case No. ZA-2018-2852-CU-CUB-ZV-TDR-SPR, and cause this sum to be deposited into the Council District 14 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 57L, for the purpose of future affordable housing, homeless services, transportation or streetscape improvements, or other public benefit improvements within Council District 14.
- 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.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (48) | | | | | | 19-1160 | 19-1160 | | | | | CD 11 | MOTION (BONIN - RODRIGUEZ) relative to installing street banners to promote local shopping and dining for the Westchester Town Center campaign.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE, in accordance with the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, the Street Banner program recognizing Westchester Town Center campaign as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program for the period of October 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | | 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) | | | | | | 19-1130 | 19-1130 | | | | | CD 4 | FINAL MAP OF TRACT MAP No. 62025, located at 10352 West Riverside Drive, easterly of Ledge Avenue.
(Bond No. C-134065)
Subdivider: 10352 Riverside Drive, LLC; Surveyor: Eric 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.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED | | |
| | | | | | | | | (b) | | | | | | 19-1138 | 19-1138 | | | | | CD 6 | FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. No. 2017-2838 located at 14950 West Vose Street, westerly of Kester Avenue.
(Bond No. C-134070)
Owner: Vose Court, LLC; Surveyor: Eric 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.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED | | |
| | | | | | | | | (c) | | | | | | 19-1153 | 19-1153 | | | | | CD 11 | FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. No. 2018-3309 located at 11365 West Mississippi Avenue, easterly of Purdue Avenue.
(Bond No. C-134091)
Owner: Amanda Nagata Sasaki; Surveyor: Taik Yul Kim
Fiscal Impact Statement: The subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B) (3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (50) | | | | | | 19-1049 | 19-1049 | | | | | | The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the dispute between City of Los Angeles and BKHM Partnership. (This matter arises from construction negligence that took place on August 2, 2016 at 10821 West Wilkins Avenue.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the matter in Closed Session on September 23, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | MOTION (KREKORIAN - PRICE) ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (51) | | | | | | 19-1055 | 19-1055 | | | | | | The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Jesus Monjaraz v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC691382. (This matter arises from an auto-pedestrian accident that occurred on April 13, 2017 while Los Angeles Police Department officers were pursuing a fleeing suspect.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the matter in Closed Session on September 23, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 11, 2019 | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (52) | | | | | | 18-0601 | 18-0601 | | | | | | The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled David Dooros, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. BC631964 (consolidated with LASC Case Nos. BC704417 and BC716735). (This matter arises from a lawsuit filed by two Los Angeles Police Department Officers claiming retaliation from their department for complaints they made about alleged misconduct by their supervisor.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the matter in Closed Session on September 23, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | |
| | | | | | | | MOTION (KREKORIAN - PRICE) ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION | | |
| | | | | | | | MOTION ADOPTED UPON FINDINGS BY COUNCIL THAT THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION AROSE SUBSEQUENT TO THE POSTING OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2) AND COUNCIL RULE 23 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Special 01 | 19-1182 | MOTION (BUSCAINO - CEDILLO) relative to waiver of review of the anticipated October 3, 2019 action of the Board of Harbor Commissioners to approve a Revocable Permit between the Harbor Department and Toll Global Forwarding SCS (USA), Inc. for property located at 2401 East Pacific Coast Highway, Wilmington, CA 90744. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Findings - Forthwith, (11); Nays: Krekorian (1); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Ryu, Wesson (3) | | | Motion - Forthwith, (11); Nays: Krekorian (1); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Ryu, Wesson (3) | | |
| | | | | | | | | FINDINGS AND MOTION (BUSCAINO - CEDILLO) - ADOPTED FORTHWITH. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19-1156 | 19-1156 | MOTION (BONIN for HARRIS-DAWSON - KORETZ) relative to funding additional community services in Council District 8. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19-1170 | 19-1170 | MOTION (BONIN - BUSCAINO) relative to the maintenance by the Mountaingate Open Space Maintenance Association of the eastern landscaped shoulder along Sepulveda Boulevard at Mountaingate Drive adjacent to the 405 Freeway in Council District 11. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 15-0547-S7 | 15-0547-S7 | MOTION (HUIZAR - BONIN) relative to funding a non-participating change order to the existing Vision Zero - Main Street contract with Dynaelectric for a two-way protected bike lane along Main Street in Downtown Los Angeles. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF: | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19-0004 | 19-0004 | Tyler Perry | O'Farrell - Price | Sonia R. Robinson | O'Farrell - Price | Turtyle Paper Straw Company | Koretz - Bonin | Ed Begley Jr. | Koretz - Bonin |
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| | | | | | | | At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of: | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19-0003 | 19-0003 | Michael McOsker | Buscaino - All Councilmembers | Beverly Kaskey | Koretz - All Councilmembers |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Roll Call | Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, O'Farrell, Price and Rodriguez (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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