Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM



(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL
Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson,Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price, Wesson and President Martinez (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Rodriguez and Ryu (4)
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(1)11-1740
11-1740

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Annual Statement of Investment Policy.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the changes to the following section of the Annual Statement of Investment Policy, effective November 1, 2019:

 

  1. VIII. Investment Parameters (A) Investment Of Funds

    Addition of Extended Reserve portfolio. Existing policy allows for the investment of longer dated thirty (30) year, United States (U.S.) Government related debt. Currently, the General Pool consists of two investment portfolios: The Core portfolio, which provides for the day-to-day liquidity needs of City Departments and the Reserve portfolio which consists of funds that are not anticipated to be used within a one (1) year timeframe. The addition of the Extended Reserve portfolio, which will consist of highly conservative U.S. Treasury securities with a range of maturity of 5-10 years, will have the potential of enhancing overall interest earnings, which is consistent with longer dated investments.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(2)19-0267
19-0267

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Investment Reports for the months of June, July, August, and September 2019.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the Investment Reports submitted by the Office of Finance for the months of June, July, August, and September 2019, attached to the Council file.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(3)19-1234
19-1234

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Program Expenses to be appropriated to the Board of Public Works.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Bonin - Koretz), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

 

  1. APPROPRIATE from the LAHSA Program Expense line item in the Unappropriated Balance as follows:

    1. $1,000,000 to the Board of Public Works No. 100/74, Account No. 3040, Contractual Services to be used as follows:

      1. $144,202 for mobile shower services at one encampment site in Council District 11.

      2. $723,444 for mobile bathrooms administered by LA Pit Stop at two encampment sites in Council District 11.

      3. $132,354 to employ homeless and clean teams that pick up trash administered by LA Pit Stop in Council District 11.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works and the Bureau of Sanitation to do the following:

    1. Negotiate and execute the necessary documents with appropriate service providers in the above amounts for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

    2. 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, or changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(4)19-1427
19-1427

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Hazen Investment LLC.

 

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

 

APPROVE the refund claim filed by Hazen Investment LLC in the amount of $51,299.13, 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.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(5)19-0600-S170
19-0600-S170

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to outside counsel expenditures for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the City Attorney report, dated November 1, 2019, attached to the Council file, relative to Citywide Outside Counsel Expenditures for FY 2019-20 as of September 30, 2019.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(6)17-0950
17-0950

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION, TRANSPORTATION, and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES' REPORTS relative to the budget for the Reseda Boulevard Street Reconstruction Vision Zero Program.

 

  1. PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT

    Recommendations for Council action:

    1. APPROVE Alternative No. 1 - Full Additional Scope, for the Reseda Boulevard Complete Street project as shown in Attachment A of the joint Bureau of Engineering (BOE), Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and Bureau of Street Services (BSS) report dated January 31, 2019, attached to the Council file.

    2. APPROVE the revised Reseda Boulevard Complete Street project budget as detailed in the approved Scope Alternative as found in the said joint report.

    3. DIRECT the City Engineer to include additional complete streets elements for the Reseda Boulevard Complete Street project as described in the approved Scope Alternative as found in the said joint report.

    4. DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report to Council recommended appropriations for the amended Reseda Boulevard Complete Streets project budget.

  2. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT

    Recommendations for Council action:

    1. CONCUR with the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee action of February 20, 2019.

    2. ADD the following recommendations:

      1. Direct the BOE to:

        1. Change the Street Reconstruction/Vision Zero Program name to the Complete Streets Program.

        2. Report with recommendations on a standardized project development process, including a Complete Streets Program checklist and community outreach guidelines.

      2. Direct the CAO to report with potential supplemental funding sources for future projects to support the program’s mobility and sustainability benefits. 

  3. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

    Recommendations for Council action:

    1. CONCUR with the Transportation Committee action of February 27, 2019, with the following amendment to the above Recommendation No. 2b:
                             
      Instruct the BOE, LADOT, and BSS to develop and present a revised budget for the receipt of the Complete Street Program including options for providing elements for other projects.

                 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The BOE, LADOT, and BSS report that approval of Alternative No. 1 of said joint report will increase the cost of the Reseda Complete Street Project by $7,424,000, compared to the approved budget. Approval of Alternative No. 2 of said joint report will increase the cost of the Reseda Complete Street Project by $4,164,000, compared to the approved budget. The adopted 2018-19 budget does not include funds for any increase. The Council will need to identify funds to support approval of either Alternative No. 1 or Alternative No. 2. At this time, it is unknown whether approval of either Alternative will have an impact on the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
, Ryu
(4)
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT AND MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - MARTINEZ) - ADOPTED. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION
ITEM NO.(7)19-0773
19-0773

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position relative to the Southern California Association of Governments' (SCAG) Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Allocation Methodology.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 State Legislative Program SUPPORT of a SCAG RHNA Allocation Methodology if it adheres to State law and furthers the objectives of affirmatively furthering fair housing, emphasizing housing and jobs balance, and promoting development in sustainable communities with high quality transit access; and, AUTHORIZE the Department of City Planning to submit to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) the City's proposed revisions to the RHNA Methodology.

  2. INSTRUCT the DCP, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to:

    1. Work with the SCAG staff to review the City's proposed revisions to the methodology.

    2. Report with an analysis and recommendations concerning the findings of the HCD's response to the SCAG's RHNA Allocation Methodology.

 

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the CLA.  The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(8)19-1289
19-1289
CD 6, 7

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the development of a Transit Oriented District Specific Plan for the neighborhoods along the alignment for the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor (ESFVTC) Project.

 

Recommendations for Council, pursuant to Motion (Martinez - Rodriguez - Blumenfield):

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, with the assistance of Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and relevant City Departments to prepare a report in 30 days that identifies the cost for staffing needs, consultant fees for a robust economic analysis and a community engagement process, and a timeline for the development of a Transit Oriented District Specific Plan for the neighborhoods along the alignment for the (ESFVTC) Project.

  2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report with funding options for the development of the specific plan.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(9)19-0718
19-0718

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an analysis of Statewide eviction protection laws that can be adopted in Los Angeles.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (O'Farrell - Wesson):

 

  1. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, to report to Council with an analysis of Statewide eviction protection laws that can be adopted in Los Angeles to safeguard tenants' ability to remain in their homes.

  2. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report to Council with a review of eviction noticing requirements in other cities.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

 

For:   Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council

Atwater Village Neighborhood Council

East Hollywood Neighborhood Council

Hollywood United Neighborhood Council

Mar Vista Community Council

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(10)19-0717
19-0717

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to improving the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department's (HCIDLA) affordable housing referral system.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (O'Farrell - Wesson):

 

INSTRUCT the HCIDLA to report with recommendations to:

 

  1. Improve the HCIDLA's:

    1.  Affordable housing referral system.

    2. Advertisement of affordable housing to vulnerable populations, including the feasibility of enhancing its centralized database with other government-restricted units.

  2. Coordinate with other housing referral programs and developers that offer affordable housing.

  3. Develop mechanisms to assist with the filling of restricted units created through density bonuses.

  4. Identify any resources the HCIDLA may need to implement a more efficient referral system.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
, Ryu
(4)
ITEM NO.(11)19-1522
19-1522

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the results of the Expert Architects Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Accessible Housing Program.

 

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

 

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

    1. Negotiate and execute a contract with Mark Anderson Architects, Inc., dba Pacific Rim Architects (Contractor) for the provision of architectural services for the Accessible Housing Program, with a compensation amount not to exceed $500,000, and a contract terms of one year from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms, in substantial conformance with the draft contract attached to the HCIDLA report dated November 21, 2019, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, compliance with the City's contracting requirements, and funding availability.

    2. Prepare and release any subsequent RFPs to seek additional contractors to provide architectural drawings and plans for retrofit alterations as necessary to make projects and units accessible for persons with mobility and/or hearing/vision impairments, pursuant to state and federal accessibility law and regulations, in substantial conformance with the draft RFP attached to the City Administrative Officer's (CAO) report dated December 10, 2019.

    3. Prepare Controller instructions and make any technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the CAO.

  2. INSTRUCT the HCIDLA to report to the Mayor and/or the Mayor and Council on the results of any subsequent RFP processes and request authority to negotiate and execute contracts with the selected contractor(s), along with funding recommendations.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer appropriations in the amount of $500,000 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580238, Accessible Housing Program Retrofit Contracts, to the Accessible Housing Fund No. 10D/43, Account No. 43S698, Retrofit for Expert Architects, to begin architectural services related to retrofit work needed to comply with the Corrected Settlement Agreement with the Independent Living Center of Southern California, et al. and the Voluntary Compliance Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.  The funding for the proposed contract with Contractor will be provided by the funding available in the Unappropriated Balance for Accessible Housing Program Retrofit Contracts.  The recommendations in the CAO report comply with the City's Financial Policies in that funding for the proposed activities is available within the identified funds.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
, Ryu
(4)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(12)

RESOLUTIONS relative to removing various properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the following properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP), inasmuch as the owner(s) have corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the HCIDLA's report attached to the Council File:

(a)19-0005-S275
19-0005-S275
CD 13

1527 North Bronson Avenue (Case No. 691769) Assessor I.D. No. 5545-009-028

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
(b)20-0005-S10
20-0005-S10
CD 9

721 West 48th Street (Case No. 407433) Assessor I.D. No. 5018-026-010

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
(c)20-0005-S8
20-0005-S8
CD 2

5614 North Satsuma Avenue (Case No. 609143) Assessor I.D. No. 2415-008-004

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
(d)20-0005-S9
20-0005-S9
CD 8

5424 South Van Ness Avenue (Case No. 688453) Assessor I.D. No. 5005-010-012

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
(e)20-0005-S6
20-0005-S6
CD 14

2108 East 1st Street (Case No. 564887) Assessor I.D. No. 5183-008-023

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
(f)20-0005-S7
20-0005-S7
CD 15

1501 West 220th Street (Case No. 702280) Assessor I.D. No. 7346-009-029

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
(g)20-0005-S11
20-0005-S11
CD 9

4008 South Woodlawn Avenue (Case No. 348741) Assessor I.D. No. 5113-027-004

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
(h)20-0005-S5
20-0005-S5
CD 13

1633 West Rockwood Street (Case No. 674320) Assessor I.D. No. 5159-011-027

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
(i)20-0005-S4
20-0005-S4
CD 9

323 West 79th Street (Case No. 662654) Assessor I.D. No. 6031-021-022

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
(j)20-0005-S2
20-0005-S2
CD 10

1464 South Alvira Street (Case No. 648430) Assessor I.D. No. 5068-004-011

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
(k)20-0005-S3
20-0005-S3
CD 2

5057 North Cahuenga Boulevard (Case No. 669956) Assessor I.D. No. 2419-015-023

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
(l)20-0005-S1
20-0005-S1
CD 10

1325 South Masselin Avenue (Case No. 673594) Assessor I.D. No. 5085-029-028

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
ITEM NO.(13)19-0007-S15
19-0007-S15
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of GUILLERMO DEL TORO on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of GUILLERMO DEL TORO at 6918 Hollywood Boulevard.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
ITEM NO.(14)19-0007-S16
19-0007-S16
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of KIRSTEN DUNST on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of KIRSTEN DUNST at 7076 Hollywood Boulevard.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
ITEM NO.(15)19-0007-S17
19-0007-S17
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of TEDDY RILEY on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of TEDDY RILEY at 6405 Hollywood Boulevard.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
ITEM NO.(16)19-0007-S18
19-0007-S18
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of TERRENCE HOWARD on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of TERRENCE HOWARD at 6200 Hollywood Boulevard.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
ITEM NO.(17)19-0007-S19
19-0007-S19
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of JUDITH LIGHT on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of JUDITH LIGHT at 6200 Hollywood Boulevard.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
ITEM NO.(18)19-0007-S20
19-0007-S20
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of JACKIE WILSON on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of JACKIE WILSON at 7057 Hollywood Boulevard.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
ITEM NO.(19)19-0007-S21
19-0007-S21
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of HARRY CONNICK JR. on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of HARRY CONNICK JR. at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
ITEM NO.(20)19-0007-S22
19-0007-S22
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of TOMMY MOTTOLA on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of TOMMY MOTTOLA at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
ITEM NO.(21)19-0007-S23
19-0007-S23
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of TYLER PERRY on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of TYLER PERRY at 7024 Hollywood Boulevard.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
ITEM NO.(22)19-0007-S24
19-0007-S24
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of WENDY WILLIAMS on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of WENDY WILLIAMS at 6533 Hollywood Boulevard.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
ITEM NO.(23)19-0007-S25
19-0007-S25
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of LINA WERTMULLER on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the installation of the name of LINA WERTMULLER at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
ITEM NO.(24)16-0600-S145
16-0600-S145
CD 9

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PRICE - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to amending prior Council action of March 5, 2019 regarding the Owners Participation Agreement (OPA) with AMCAL Washington Fund, L.P. (AMCAL) for the development of affordable and supportive housing on properties located at 206 East Washington Boulevard, 1918 South Los Angeles Street, 1901 Santee Street, 200 East Washington Boulevard, and 1910 South Los Angeles Street.

 

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

 

  1. AMEND the Council's prior action of March 5, 2019 (Council file No. 16-0600-S145) regarding the OPA for the development of affordable and supportive housing on properties currently owned by the City located at 206 East Washington Boulevard, 1918 South Los Angeles Street, and 1901 Santee Street and properties owned by AMCAL located at 200 East Washington Boulevard and 1910 South Los Angeles Street to modify the terms of the OPA and related documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, pursuant to the Amended Key Terms and Conditions, attached to the Motion.

  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, or designee, to obligate HOME Funds to the Washington/LA Apartments Project, Fund No. 561/43, Account No. 43R011 in the amount up to $8,329,316 and to prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and City Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted Urgent Forthwith, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
ITEM NO.(25)19-1589
19-1589

MOTION (WESSON - RYU) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 10 special recognition of the 200th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Dartmouth College v. Woodward, at City Hall on December 13, 2019, including the illumination of City Hall.

 

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

 

APPROPRIATE $120 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with the Council District 10 special recognition of the 200th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Dartmouth College v. Woodward at City Hall on December 13, 2019, including the illumination of City Hall --- said funds to be reimbursed to the General Fund by the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
ITEM NO.(26)18-0518-S1
18-0518-S1
CD 14

MOTION (HUIZAR - LEE) relative to accepting a public benefit payment for a project located at 1100-1146 South Main Street and 106-112 East 11th Street.

 

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

 

  1. ACCEPT the sum of $250,000 paid by Frontier Holdings East, LLC, the developer of a project located at 1100-1146 South Main Street and 106-112 East 11th Street, Planning Case No. CPC-2016-3824-GPA-VZC-HD-MSC-SPR, Ordinance No. 185710, and cause this sum to be deposited into the Council District 14 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 57L, for the purpose of addressing future affordable housing, homeless services, transportation or streetscape improvements, or other public benefit improvements within Council District 14.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
ITEM NO.(27)19-1588
19-1588
CD 14

MOTION (HUIZAR - LEE) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 14 special recognition of the public winter jubilee and holiday events from December 14, 2019 to December 25, 2019, including the illumination of City Hall.

 

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

 

APPROPRIATE $120 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with the Council District 14 special recognition of the public winter jubilee and holiday events from December 14, 2019 to December 25, 2019, including the illumination of City Hall --- said funds to be reimbursed to the General Fund by Council District 14.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
ITEM NO.(28)19-1573
19-1573
CD 15

MOTION (BUSCAINO - BONIN) relative to funding to support local neighborhood programs, services, and needs in Council District 15.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE the unallocated balance in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000872 (CD 15 Council Fee Subsidy) to the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000715 (CD 15 Community Services) for additional support of local neighborhood programs, services, and needs in Council District 15.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make clarifications or technical corrections to the above fund transfer instructions as may be necessary to implement the intent of this Motion.

 

 

Adopted Forthwith, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(29)19-1581
19-1581
CD 12

MOTION (LEE - MARTINEZ) relative to funding to conduct weed abatement and remove graffiti from public and private property in Council District 12.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $60,000 in the Council District 12 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) to fund additional graffiti and weed abatement services to be provided by West Valley Alliance.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works to make any corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
ITEM NO.(30)19-1566
19-1566
CD 14

MOTION (HUIZAR - RYU) relative to funding agreements with Metro, identify a cash flow source, and set up the necessary staffing structure to implement the SR-710 North Gap Closure Project.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), Bureau of Engineering (BOE), and Bureau of Street Services (BSS) to enter into Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for the receipt of SR-710 North Gap Closure Project Mobility Improvement Projects (MIPs) funds for the projects identified in the body of this Motion.

  2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), working with the LADOT, BOE, and BSS, to report to Council with a cash flow source for the implementation of the MIPs, as well as any necessary staff and resource needs to ensure the projects are implemented in a coordinated and cost effective manner.

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

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(31)19-1459
19-1459

MOTION (WESSON - MARTINEZ) relative to amending prior Council action of December 4, 2019 regarding the placement of a Christmas tree in the City Hall Rotunda.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AMEND the prior Council action of December 4, 2019 to acknowledge the tree is a gift to the City presented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 11, and the National Electrical Contractors Association, Los Angeles County Chapter, with the installation coordinated by Project Restore; and DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to express the City's appreciation to the donors and to provide coordination with them and Project Restore for the installation of this gift.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(32)

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)19-1542
19-1542
CD 5

FINAL MAP OF TRACT No. 73977 located at 8900 West Venice Boulevard southwesterly of National Boulevard.

 

(Bond No. C-124608)

Subdivider: Ivy Station, LLC;  Surveyor: Thomas Iacobellis/Iacobellis and Associates, LLC.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The subdivider has paid a fee of $14,960 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

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
(b)13-0324-S1
13-0324-S1
CD 13

FINAL MAP OF TRACT No. 71930 located at 1363-1374 North Douglas Street northerly of Sunset Boulevard.

 

(Bond No. C-134749)

Subdivider: Ark-McKinley Douglas LP;  Surveyor: Mark Danielson

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The subdivider has paid a fee of $13,720 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.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
20-0051
20-0051MOTION (BONIN - BUSCAINO) relative to funding for overtime costs associated with Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) services during construction of the Century Trunk Line Unit 1 Project.
20-0052
20-0052MOTION (BONIN - KORETZ) relative to asserting jurisdiction over the November 20, 2019 (Letter of Determination date: December 20, 2019) West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (WLAAPC) action to deny the appeal for the properties located at 635-637 East San Juan Avenue, Venice, CA 90291.
20-0053
20-0053RESOLUTION  (CEDILLO - KORETZ - KREKORIAN - LEE) relative to requesting additional penalties to the Major League Baseball teams Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
20-0004
20-0004
Homeless Count Week 2020       O'Farrell - Martinez 

At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
20-0003
20-0003
Roderic Fields Wesson - All Councilmembers 
Thitiphong "Victor" Chanorathaikul Blumenfield - All Councilmembers 
Martin Lima Peery Buscaino - All Councilmembers
Alejandro Villegas Lopez Cedillo - Martinez - Ryu - All Councilmembers 

ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson and President Martinez (14); Absent: Huizar (1)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Signature

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

 

 

By

 

 

 

                 Council Clerk                               PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL













Los Angeles City Council Agenda, Continuation Agenda
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRNG STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM


CONTINUED FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 14, 2020




Items Noticed for Public Hearing - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(33)

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-S33
19-0160-S33
CD 12

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

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 18, 2020
(b)19-0160-S51
19-0160-S51
CD 4

11257 West Blix Street. (Lien: $2,797.10)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
LIEN REDUCED TO $879.70 DUE TO PARTIAL PAYMENT AND CONFIRMED
(c)19-0160-S82
19-0160-S82
CD 9

234 East 59th Place. (Lien: $2,110.52)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 18, 2020
(d)19-0160-S57
19-0160-S57
CD 2

13844 West Vanowen Street. (Lien: $3,878.77)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 18, 2020
ITEM NO.(34)19-1579
19-1579
CD 4

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RYU - RODRIGUEZ) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds or notes, in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for the acquisition, design, renovation, construction, installation, improvement, and equipping of educational facilities called The Buckley School located at 3900 Stansbury Avenue and the acquisition and improvement of the Head of School's residence located at 3951 Stansbury Avenue.

 

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

 

  1. WAIVE the City of Los Angeles Multifamily Bond policy to allow the California Municipal Finance Authority to issue bonds not to exceed $20,000,000 to provide financing and refinancing for the acquisition, design, renovation, construction, installation, improvement, or equipping of educational facilities located at 3900 Stansbury Avenue and the acquisition and improvement of the Head of School's residence located at 3951 Stansbury Avenue in Council District 4.

  2. HOLD a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Hearing and ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION.

 

 

Adopted as Amended, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
MOTION (RYU - RODRIGUEZ) ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY MOTION 34A (RYU - PRICE). CLICK HERE TO VIEW MOTION 34A
ITEM NO.(35)19-0900-S83
19-0900-S83
CD 14

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Colorado Boulevard Improvement No. 1 Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to 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).

  3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

 

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 18, 2020
ITEM NO.(36)19-0900-S84
19-0900-S84
CD 14

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Colorado Boulevard Improvement No. 2 Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to 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).

  3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

 

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 18, 2020
ITEM NO.(37)19-0900-S85
19-0900-S85
CD 14

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Colorado Boulevard Improvement No. 3 Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to 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).

  3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

 

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (11); Absent: Huizar
, Krekorian
, Rodriguez
, Ryu
(4)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 18, 2020
ITEM NO.(38)09-0136
09-0136
CD 9

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to implement a flexible pricing policy and update certain requirements at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC).

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 28, 2019, to amend Sections 8.149.1, 8.149.2, 8.149.3, and 8.149.5 of the LAAC to implement a flexible pricing policy and update certain requirements at the LACC.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the 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.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)