Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM

ALL ITEMS FORTHWITH

(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL
Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu, Wesson and President Martinez (13); Absent: Huizar and Rodriguez (2)
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items Noticed for Public Hearing - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(1)

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC).

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the following properties:

(a)13-0160-S191
13-0160-S191
CD 8

4027 West 59th Place. (Lien: $3,896.26)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 18, 2020
(b)15-0160-S896
15-0160-S896
CD 15

1918 West Chandeleur Drive. (Lien: $2,770.54)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
LIEN CONFIRMED FORTHWITH
(c)20-0160-S31
20-0160-S31
CD 9

159 West 52nd Street. (Lien: $1,284.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 18, 2020
(d)20-0160-S32
20-0160-S32
CD 8

1916 West 92nd Street. (Lien: $1,284.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 18, 2020
(e)20-0160-S33
20-0160-S33
CD 3

4339 North Alhama Drive. (Lien: $1,284.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 18, 2020
(f)20-0160-S34
20-0160-S34
CD 9

443 East Vernon Avenue. (Lien: $1,284.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 18, 2020
(g)20-0160-S35
20-0160-S35
CD 15

537 South Nelson Street. (Lien: $3,651.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 18, 2020
(h)20-0160-S36
20-0160-S36
CD 4

809 South Highland Avenue. (Lien: $928.40)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 18, 2020
(i)20-0160-S37
20-0160-S37
CD 15

586 West Oliver Street. (Lien: $4,224.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 18, 2020
(j)20-0160-S38
20-0160-S38
CD 2

5713 North Cleon Avenue. (Lien: $2,845.02)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, (13); Absent: Huizar
, Rodriguez
(2)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 18, 2020
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(2)20-0900-S17
20-0900-S17
CD 2

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Moorpark Street and Laurelgrove Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated February 21, 2020.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 4, 2020 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Moorpark Street and Laurelgrove Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $904.42 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2020-21 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  July 28, 2020)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
SET FOR HEARING AUGUST 4, 2020
ITEM NO.(3)20-0900-S18
20-0900-S18
CD 6

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Vose Street and Kester Avenue No. 3 Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated February 21, 2020.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 4, 2020 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Vose Street and Kester Avenue No. 3 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $531.82 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2020-21 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  July 28, 2020)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
SET FOR HEARING AUGUST 4, 2020
ITEM NO.(4)20-0900-S20
20-0900-S20
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Electric Street and Mccready Avenue Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 19, 2020.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 4, 2020 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Electric Street and Mccready Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $385.70 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2020-21 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  July 28, 2020)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
SET FOR HEARING AUGUST 4, 2020
ITEM NO.(5)20-0900-S21
20-0900-S21
CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Willow Brook Avenue and Virgil Avenue Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated April 1, 2020.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 4, 2020 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Willow Brook Avenue and Virgil Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

    Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $314.44 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2019-20 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: July 28, 2020)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
SET FOR HEARING AUGUST 4, 2020
ITEM NO.(6)20-0900-S22
20-0900-S22
CD 14

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Figueroa Street and Pico Boulevard Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated April 1, 2020.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 4, 2020 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Figueroa Street and Pico Boulevard Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,850.00 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2019-20 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: July 28, 2020)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
SET FOR HEARING AUGUST 4, 2020
ITEM NO.(7)20-0900-S23
20-0900-S23
CD 9

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the 31st Street and Flower Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated April 1, 2020.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 4, 2020 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the 31st Street and Flower Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

    Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $796.58 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2019-20 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: July 28, 2020)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
SET FOR HEARING AUGUST 4, 2020
ITEM NO.(8)20-0900-S24
20-0900-S24
CD 14

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Olive Street and 12th Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated April 15, 2020.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 4, 2020 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Olive Street and 12th Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

    Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,620.41 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2020-21 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: July 28, 2020)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
SET FOR HEARING AUGUST 4, 2020
ITEM NO.(9)20-0900-S28
20-0900-S28
CD 6

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Valerio Street and Noble Avenue (Reballot) Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 4, 2020.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 4, 2020 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Valerio Street and Noble Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $9,111.50 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2020-21 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  July 28, 2020)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
SET FOR HEARING AUGUST 4, 2020
ITEM NO.(10)

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)20-0005-S88
20-0005-S88
CD 1

1430 West Olympic Boulevard (Case No. 53773 (5425)) Assessor I.D. No. 5137-013-009

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
(b)20-0005-S89
20-0005-S89
CD 1

821 South Grand View Street (Case No. 666838) Assessor I.D. No. 5141-023-005

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
(c)20-0005-S90
20-0005-S90
CD 11

135 East Park Place (Case No. 291542) Assessor I.D. No. 4286-014-019

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
(d)20-0005-S91
20-0005-S91
CD 13

3512 West Crestmont Avenue (Case No. 479763) Assessor I.D. No. 5429-020-022

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
(e)20-0005-S92
20-0005-S92
CD 14

3567 East Atlantic Street (Case No. 664807) Assessor I.D. No. 5188-014-030

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(11)20-0542
20-0542

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) position for the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) position for the BOE pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 26, 2020

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 26, 2020)

 

(Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(12)20-0543
20-0543

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) position for the Department on Disability (DOD) pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) position for the DOD pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 26, 2020

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 26, 2020)

 

(Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(13)20-0465
20-0465
CD 15

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS (BOHC) AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to a Port of Los Angeles (POLA) permit with Cardinal Pipeline, LP.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the BOHC that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1(18) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE POLA Resolution No. 19-9577 authorizing proposed Permit No. 934 with Cardinal Pipeline LP, for a term of 20 years to occupy 12,887 square feet of subsurface pipeline right-of-way within the Wilmington Classification Yard for an annual rent of $27,063, subject to annual increases based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed POLA permit will allow Cardinal Pipeline LP, continued access to operate and maintain its subsurface pipelines through POLA property for a period of 20 years at an annual rate of $27,063, adjusted annually based on the CPI and reset every five years to reflect fair market rental value. The proposed compensation meets POLA leasing and financial policies. All funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund. Cardinal Pipeline, LP, will be responsible for all costs related to the operation and maintenance of the premises.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 22, 2020

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 22, 2020)

 

(Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(14)20-0512
20-0512
CD 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS (BOAC) relative to amending the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) lease agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, a Professional Corporation.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the BOAC that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the Third Amendment to the LAWA lease with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, a Professional Corporation, to extend the term for additional 120 months and to increase the occupied square footage, covering space in Skyview Center located at 6033 West Century Boulevard, adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport.

  3. CONCUR with the action taken by the BOAC on April 16, 2020, by Resolution No. 26999, authorizing the Interim Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Third Amendment to the lease with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, a Professional Corporation.

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 27, 2020

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 27, 2020)

 

(Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(15)20-0515
20-0515
CD 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS (BOAC) relative to amending the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) lease agreement with Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the BOAC that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the First Amendment to LAWA Lease LAA-8855 with Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd., to extend the term by five years for the use of a facility located at 6501 West Imperial Highway within Los Angeles International Airport.

  3. CONCUR with the action taken by the BOAC on April 16, 2020, by Resolution No. 27000, authorizing the Interim Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the First Amendment to Lease LAA-8855 with Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd.

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 28, 2020

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 27, 2020)

 

(Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(16)20-0508
20-0508

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS (BOAC) relative to amending the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with SITA Information Networking Computing USA, Inc.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the BOAC that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the LAWA contract with SITA Information Networking Computing USA, Inc., for a term of five years with three one-year renewal options, for the implementation, operation, and maintenance of a consolidated common use platform at Los Angeles International Airport.

  3. CONCUR with the action taken by the BOAC on April 16, 2020, by Resolution No. 27001, authorizing the Interim Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the contract with SITA Information Networking Computing USA, Inc.

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 22, 2020

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JUNE 19, 2020)

 

(Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(17)20-0002-S65
20-0002-S65

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (BUSCAINO - RODRIGUEZ) relative to establishing the City’s position regarding any legislation or administrative action which would enact or implement the components of the California League of Cities COVID-19 Fiscal Impacts to California Cities Agenda.

 

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

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for any legislation or administrative action which would enact or implement the components of the California League of Cities COVID-19 Fiscal Impacts to California Cities Agenda, including:

 

  1. Establish at least a $7 billion city revenue stabilization fund for direct aid to all cities to address the general revenue shortfall over the next two fiscal years.

  2. Allocate a share of the State’s $8.4 billion CARES Act funding for cities with populations under 500,000 to support COVID-19 expenses.

  3. Create a COVID-19 financing vehicle that all cities can access to support immediate cash flow needs.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(18)20-0392
20-0392
CD 8

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE (MFC) relative to a one-year license agreement with J.R. Pipeline Company, Inc. for the use of property located at 5975 South Western Avenue for work related to the City's 74th Street Sewer Rehabilitation Project.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a one-year license agreement between the City and J.R. Pipeline Company, Inc. for the use of property located at 5975 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90047, for temporary City and Contractor field offices and equipment yard for work related to the City's pending 74th Street Sewer Rehabilitation Project, under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the MFC report dated April 3, 2020, attached to Council file No. 20-0392.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to deposit revenues related to the subject license agreement to Fund No. 100/40, Revenue Source Code No. 4931, Lease and Rental of City Properties.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that the General Fund will receive revenue in the amount of $60,000 from the subject license agreement, with additional revenues in the amount of $31,000 if the six-month extension option is executed.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Information, Technology, and General Services Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(19)20-0587
20-0587
CD 13

CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTIONS RELATED TO MOTION (O'FARRELL - KREKORIAN) relative to initiating consideration of the properties located at 4101 East Goodwin Avenue and 4701 North San Fernando Road for inclusion in the City's list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. INITIATE consideration of the properties located at 4101 East Goodwin Avenue and 4701 North San Fernando Road West, Los Angeles, CA 90039 as a City Historic-Cultural Monument under the procedures set forth in Section 22.170.10 of the Administrative Code.

  2. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to prepare the Historic Cultural Monument application for review and consideration by the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC).

  3. REQUEST the CHC, after reviewing the application, to submit its report and recommendation to the Council regarding the inclusion of the properties located at 4101 East Goodwin Avenue and 4701 North San Fernando Road West, Los Angeles, CA 90039, in the City’s list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.      

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(20)20-0582
20-0582
CD 13

MOTION (O'FARRELL - MARTINEZ) relative to AB1290 funding for small businesses grants.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $1,000,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281213 (CD 13 Redevelopment Projects - Services to a new account in the Economic Development Trust Fund No. 62L-22 entitled Emergency Small Business Grant Program AB 1290 to be utilized for providing grants to small businesses, with 26 or fewer employees located in the 13th Council District, with the understanding that all grants would be subject to program guidelines to be developed by the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD).

  2. AUTHORIZE the EWDD 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.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(21)20-0586
20-0586
CD 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 14, 15

MOTION (O'FARRELL - MARTINEZ) relative to funding to support A Bridge Home (ABH) sites.

 

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

 

 

  1. APPROVE the reprogramming of $1,237,700 from Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) Grant Activity Category 1, Capital and Operating Support-A Bridge Home, allocated to Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) for the following sites:
       
    a.  $1,138,500 from Sylmar Armory (CD 7) 
    b.  $99,200 from 1819 South Western Avenue (CD 10)
     
    And reallocate these funds to:
    a.  $237,100 for 13160 Raymer Street (CD 2)
    b.  $210,100 for 12860 Aetna Steet (CD 6)
    c.  $178,200 for Civic Center, 310 North Main Street (CD 14)
    d.  $180,000 to 7700 Van Nuys Boulevard (CD 2)
    e.  $180,000 to 3428 Riverside Drive (CD 4)


  2. ALLOCATE up to $1,237,700 from the Homeless, Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Grant to Sylmar Armory (CD 7) and 1819 South Western Ave (CD 10) for operating funding through June 30, 2021.

  3. INSTRUCT the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to amend Contract C-133135 with LAHSA to decrease A Bridge Home Sylmar Armory and A Bridge Home 1819 South Western Avenue by the amounts described in Recommendation No. 1, and to increase Contract C-133135 to add five new A Bridge Home Programs, as described in Recommendation No. 1.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish new accounts, within HCID GENERAL FUND PROGRAM, Fund No. 60P, as follows:

    From: Account Name Amount
    43R847 Bridge Home Operations Sylmar Armory $1,138,500
      43S817 Services Western Avenue 99,200
           
     To: Account Name Amount
      43S816 Services Sunset Avenue Adults $252,300
      43SXXX Bridge Home Operations Raymer Street 237,100
      43SXXX Bridge Home Operations Aetna Street 210,100
      43SXXX Bridge Home Operations Main Street 178,200
      43SXXX Bridge Home Operations Van Nuys Boulevard 180,000
      43SXXX Bridge Home Operations Riverside Drive 180,000


  5. INSTRUCT the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to increase the City's 2020-21 General Fund contract with LAHSA by $2,248,600 by adding the two previously-authorized A Bridge Home Program sites:

    a.  $1,836,100 for 828 Eubank (CD 15) 
    b.  $412,500 for the Sylmar Armory (CD 7)

       
  6. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer, within the HCID GENERAL FUND PROGRAM, Fund No. 10A, as follows:

    From:  Account Name Amount
      43S474 LAHSA Administration and Operations $263,777
      43S795 CES Navigation Centers 598,999.61
           
    To: Account Name Amount
      43S497 CES Crisis and Bridge $862,776.61


       
Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(22)20-0585
20-0585
CD 15

MOTION (BUSCAINO - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding the purchase of four ATV's for the use of Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Harbor Division.

 

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

 

  1. ALLOCATE $10,000 in the Harbor Division Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 888/14 to the Harbor Community-Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) for the purchase of four ATV's for the use of LAPD Harbor Division.

  2. DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to prepare and execute the necessary document(s) with, and / or payment(s) to Harbor C-PAB, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(23)20-0593
20-0593
CD 6

MOTION (MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL) relative to funding to support community programs and groups in Council District Six.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $30,000 within the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 from the Council District 6 portion of the Special Events Fee Subsidy line item to Account No. 0706 (CD 6 Community Services) to support community programs and groups in Council District Six.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above 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.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(24)19-0696
19-0696
CD 6

MOTION (MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL) relative to funding the monthly cleaning of the Sherman Way Tunnel.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $32,140 in the Council District 6 portion of the Special Events Fee Subsidy line item General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the Street Services Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services) for the Sherman Way Tunnel monthly cleaning in Council District Six.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above 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.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(25)19-1286
19-1286
CD 10

MOTION (WESSON - MARTINEZ) relative to amending Council action of October 29, 2019 regarding the allocation of the Council District 10 Pico/Genessee Community Pocket Park Trust Funds to the Pico Great Street Collaborative for beautification purposes.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AMEND the Council action of October 29, 2019 regarding the allocation of Council District 10 Pico / Genessee Community Pocket Park Trust Funds to the Pico Great Street Collaborative for beautification purposes (Council file No. 19-1286) to change the recipient in this action to a new non-profit: Destination Pico, with all other aspects of the original action to remain unchanged.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(26)12-0049-S19
12-0049-S19
CD 10

MOTION (WESSON - MARTINEZ) relative to an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Ward Economic Development Corporation for City-owned property located at 2441 - 2450 South Crenshaw Boulevard.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to prepare and execute in consultation with the City Attorney, an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Ward Economic Development Corporation for one year, with the option to extend for an additional year if necessary, for the City-owned property located at 2441 - 2450 South Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, California.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(27)20-0590
20-0590
CD 14

MOTION (HUIZAR - PRICE) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing Multifamily  Housing Revenue Bonds, in an amount not to exceed $35,413,304, to finance the new construction of a 77-unit multifamily housing project known as La Veranda located at 2420 East Cesar E. Chavez Avenue. 

 

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

  1. CONSIDER the attached results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) public hearing held on March 16, 2020 for La Veranda.

  2. ADOPT the attached TEFRA RESOLUTION approving the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $35,413,304 for the new construction of a 77-unit multifamily housing project located at 2420 East Cesar E. Chavez Avenue in Council District 14.

 

 

Adopted as Amended, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
MOTION (HUIZAR - PRICE) ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY MOTION (MARTINEZ - BUSCAINO) FORTHWITH. CLICK HERE TO VIEW MOTION (MARTINEZ - BUSCAINO)
ITEM NO.(28)20-0592
20-0592
CD 4

MOTION (RYU - BLUMENFILED) relative to funding Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events for Jewish Heritage Month.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $10,000 from the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 designated for Asian Pacific Heritage Month to Council District 4 portion of General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000704 (CD 4 Community Services) to be used for Jewish Heritage Month.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
ITEM NO.(29)

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)20-0596
20-0596
CD 10

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 81333 located at 4826-4830 Pickford Street easterly of Longwood Avenue.

 

(Bond No. C-135578)

Owner: The Nik Group, LLC.;  Surveyor: Jerry Grabarek

 

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.

 

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED FORTHWITH
(b)20-0597
20-0597
CD 6

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 82584 located at 14421 West Nordhoff Street easterly of Wakefield Avenue.

 

(Bond No. C-135579)

Subdivider: Nordhoff Residential, LLC.;  Surveyor: Nick Kazemi

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The subdivider has paid a fee of $14,064 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.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED FORTHWITH
(c)20-0598
20-0598
CD 12

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 73996 located at 9814 North White Oak Avenue northerly of Superior Street.

 

(Bond No. C-135580)

Subdivider: 9814 White Oak, LLC.;  Surveyor: Robert K. Kameoka

 

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.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED FORTHWITH
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
20-0605
20-0605MOTION (KREKORIAN - O'FARRELL) relative to approving the requests for waiver of conflicts of interest by four outside counsel law firms currently engaged in work for the City.
12-1315
12-1315MOTION (BONIN - RODRIGUEZ) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing one or more series of tax-exempt bond, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $32,500,000 for the purpose of financing, and refinancing the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of educational facilities located at 11350 Sawtelle Boulevard, 3485 Sawtelle Boulevard and 3431-3501 Sawtelle Boulevard.
20-0611
20-0611

MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - BUSCAINO) relative to repurpose funding currently earmarked in the Department of Cultural Affairs budget for the Hansen Dam July 4th Fireworks Event to fund multi-layered art and cultural programming efforts in response to the COVID-19 crisis to serve residents in the district.

20-0612
20-0612MOTION (CEDILLO - MARTINEZ) relative to funding financial assistance to residents of the First Council District who are experiencing economic hardship due to impacts of the COVID-19 virus.
20-0613
20-0613MOTION (CEDILLO - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding to support community programs and groups and  additional services and needs in Council District One.
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
20-0003
20-0003
Carol Ann Bell        Wesson - All Councilmembers 
Larry Aubry Harris-Dawson - Wesson - Martinez - Price - Cedillo - All Councilmembers 
Jim Franklin Cedillo - Wesson - Price - Harris-Dawson - 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