12354 North San Fernando Road. (Lien: $10,739.37)

11553 West Sherman Way (aka 11559 West Sherman Way). (Lien: $994.25)

3117 East Folsom Street. (Lien: $658.86)

7326 North Satsuma Avenue. (Lien: $3,107.98)

1002 East L Street. (Lien: $1,178.54)

3513 South 6th Avenue. (Lien: $3,026.72)

9025 North Sepulveda Boulevard (aka 9027 North Sepulveda Boulevard). (Lien: $4,330.75)

1100 West Temple Street. (Lien: $6,304.83)

(Continued from Council meeting of September 30, 2014)

637 West Battery Street. (Lien: $5,941.71)

(Continued from Council meeting of September 30, 2014)

7341 West Valmont Avenue.  (Lien: $624.41)

(Continued from Council meeting of September 30, 2014)

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to adjusting the fingerprint processing fee charged by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) for vehicle-for-hire driver permitting functions.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Subsection (p) of Section 71.06.1 of Article 1 of Chapter VII of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to increase to $88.00 the fee charged by the LADOT for vehicle-for-hire driver permitting functions for fingerprint processing.

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.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Ordinance No. 182982 (2014-15 to 2015-16 Fiscal year Salaries and Benefits) to make a technical correction to the General Manager position listing to restore changes previously made under Ordinance No. 182529.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 182982 (2014-15 to 2015-16 Fiscal year Salaries and Benefits) to make a technical correction to the General Manager position listing to restore changes previously made under Ordinance No. 182529.

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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the resources needed to expand the Crossing Guard Program to all elementary schools located in the City of Los Angeles.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the budget recommendation instructing the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to report relative to the resources needed to expand the Crossing Guard Program to all elementary schools located in the City of Los Angeles.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to identifying matching funds for the Westside Center for Independent Living. 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Bonin - Martinez):

DIRECT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to identify $25,000 to fulfill a grant match from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and a private donor in order to perform critical capital building improvements to the Westside Center for Independent Living.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to funding City Attorney staff at Area Planning Commission meetings.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE Motion (Englander - Huizar) inasmuch as the 2014-15 Adopted Budget included staff and funding for this purpose.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appropriation of funds and a contract amendment for a streetscape project in Council District 14.

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

1. APPROPRIATE $9,610 from the  cash balance of the Neighborhood Empowerment Fund, Fund 44B/47, to the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council, Fund 44B/47/471027, and APPROPRIATE therefrom to the Bureau of Street Services (BSS), Fund 100/86 Contractual Services Account 3040 for maintenance and care of street trees in Northeast Los Angeles.
   
   
2. DIRECT the BSS to amend Contract C-124135 and prepare the necessary document(s), and/or payment(s) to Northeast Trees, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in this amount and for this purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the BSS and the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

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.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to employee development and training programs offered to City employees during Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the September 11, 2014 Personnel Department report relative to employee development and training programs offered to City employees during FY 2012-13.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to request for exemption for one Construction Estimator (Class Code 3341) for the Department of General Services (GSD) pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(2).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Construction Estimator (Class Code 3341) from Civil Service for the GSD pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(2).

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The GSD reports that this position is fully funded by the Bureau of Engineering and therefore will not impact the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Consolidated Reasonable Accommodation Report for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the September 12, 2014 Personnel Department report relative to the Consolidated Reasonable Accommodation Report for the Fourth Quarter of FY 2013-14.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Investment Report for the month ending July 31, 2014.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the Investment Report submitted by the Office of Finance for the month ending July 31, 2014.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program's Municipal Facilities projects by Council District.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer's report relative to the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program's Municipal Facilities projects by Council District.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Deputy Superintendent of Building for the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Deputy Superintendent of Building for the LADBS from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, 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 - OCTOBER 14, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 14, 2014)

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the number of crossing guards currently employed by the City of Los Angeles, and determining the resources needed to expand the Crossing Guard Program.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (LaBonge – Bonin):

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT): 

1. To report relative to the actions needed to allow the use of volunteer crossing guards.
   
   
2. With the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report to Council relative to:
   
   
   1. A comprehensive update on the status of the number of crossings guards currently employed and how many are needed in the City of Los Angeles.
      
      
   2. The elimination of the split-shift differential bonus previously paid to crossing guards, savings resulting from this cut, setting aside any savings for pedestrian safety improvements, and the attrition rate of crossing guards since the elimination of the split-shift differential bonus.
      
      
   3. Recommended actions for expanding the Crossing Guard Program with possible incentives, resources, or funding opportunities.
      

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to developing a standard and implementation plan for using artificial turf in parkways.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - O’Farrell):

INSTRUCT the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering, with City Attorney assistance, to develop a standard for using artificial turf in parkways, to request funding and technical support from the Department of Water and Power for said work, and report to Council within 30 days with the developed standard and proposed implementation.

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.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending a condition of Parcel Map Case No. AA-690-PMLA to allow the applicant the option of providing a non-refundable cash payment in an amount acceptable to the City Engineer in lieu of undertaking the street improvements set forth in Condition No. 1.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino - Fuentes):

AUTHORIZE the Planning Department to amend Condition No. 1 of Parcel Map Case No. AA-690-PMLA to allow the applicant the option of providing a non-refundable cash payment in an amount acceptable to the City Engineer in lieu of undertaking the street improvements set forth in Condition No. 1.

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.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to waiving the street widening of Riverton Avenue required per Condition 3 of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) determination letter, dated September 17, 2013, and requiring the installation of a new curb, and gutter, and sidewalk.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian - Buscaino):

1. WAIVE the street widening of Riverton Avenue required per Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) 12.37 per condition 3 of the BOE determination letter, dated September 17, 2013, as provided under Section 12.37 I of the LAMC in that such street widening would do little to help traffic flow along Riverton Avenue, and would severely damage or remove the existing mature street tree buffer between this industrially zoned property and the single family neighborhood directly across the street.
   
   
2. REQUIRE that the existing curb be replaced with a new curb, and gutter, and sidewalk be installed fronting the property, all utilizing the existing roadway alignment regarding the development to be undertaken by Reel EFX, located at 5539 North Riverton Avenue.
   
   
3. FIND that all other conditions of the determination letter remain in effect.

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.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to waiving street dedication, street improvements and street lighting requirements as designated in (T) condition per Case No. APCE 2010-1026 (ZC/HD).

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Price):

WAIVE the street dedication, street improvements and street lighting requirements as per report issued by the Bureau of Engineering, dated April 24, 2014, and as designated in (T) condition per Case No. APCE 2010-1026 (ZC/HD).

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.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to developing and implementing the necessary actions to abate the pooling of stagnant water at various locations in Council District 12.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Englander - Buscaino):

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services to develop and implement the necessary actions to abate the pooling of stagnant water at the following locations in Council District 12:

1. Intersection of Zelzah Avenue and Kinzie Street near California State University Northridge.
   
   
2. South side of Kinzie Street and White Oak Street.
   
   
3. 18689 Horace Street (Horace Street and Celtic Avenue).
   
   
4. Corner of Canby Avenue and Blackhawk Street.
   
   
5. 17918 Raymer Street.
   
   
6. Intersection of Devonshire Street and Oso Avenue.
   
   
7. 9612 Shoshone Avenue.

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.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reviewing existing City commercial construction requirements, regulations and standards relative to sidewalk closures.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Buscaino):

1. INSTRUCT the Department of Public Works, with the assistance of the Departments of Planning and Transportation, to review existing City commercial construction requirements, regulations and standards relative to sidewalk closures, and to undertake a review of best practices undertaken by various jurisdictions that would maintain public access to sidewalks, including sidewalk closure alternatives or other mitigation measures, during the period of construction.
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance amending the necessary sections of the Los Angeles Municipal Code in order to effectuate the intent of this motion.

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.

NEGATIVE DECLARATION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of 33rd Street between Figueroa Street and Flower Street (VAC-E1401202).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Negative Declaration (WO E1401202) for the vacation of 33rd Street between Figueroa Street and Flower Street, prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, will not cause significant impacts to the environment; that, on the basis of the whole record, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant impact on the environment; that the Negative Declaration reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis; and ADOPT the Negative Declaration (WO E1401202), filed with the City Clerk on May 2, 2013.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Engineer dated January 17, 2014, as the Findings of Council.
   
   
3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of-way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the January 17, 2014 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   33rd Street between Figueroa Street and Flower Street
   
   
4. FIND that the vacation of the area shown colored orange on Exhibit B of the January 17, 2014 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, be denied.
   
   
5. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of 33rd Street between Figueroa Street and Flower Street. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the right-of-way. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.
   
   
6. FIND that the vacation of 33rd Street between Figueroa Street and Flower Street is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
7. FIND that the vacation of 33rd Street between Figueroa Street and Flower Street is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. FIND that the vacation of 33rd Street between Figueroa Street and Flower Street is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
9. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated January 17, 2014 with the conditions contained therein amended to delete conditions 5(a), 5(b), 5(d), 6(a), 6(d), and 6(g).
   
   
10. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to set a public hearing date for NOVEMBER 19, 2014.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $42,800 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Administrative Code. Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the Administrative Code will be required of the petitioner.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an increase in funding and contract amendment for an attorney conflicts panel contract.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO), or designee, to execute a fourth contract amendment to Contract No. C-121063 with the law firm of Byrne & Nixon, and to encumber funds totaling $3,875,000 from the Attorney Conflicts Panel Fund No. 46T/10, for a revised contract cumulative total of $6,325,000, subject to the review of the City Attorney.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the CAO, or designee, to make any technical adjustments needed to implement the intent of the Mayor and Council action; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement those instructions.
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the proposed contract amendment is in compliance with City Financial Policies. The recommendations in this report may have an impact on the General Fund. The proposed contract amendment, in combination with other Attorney Conflicts Panel contracts, may require additional funds for the ACP Fund No. 46T to fund the necessary expenses this fiscal year. The CAO will report on the Fund Balance in future Financial Status Reports.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2014)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (KREKORIAN - BLUMENFIELD)

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

1.    REDUCE the encumbrance for additional funding for the Attorney Conflicts Panel by $1,200,000.  The new sum for the encumbrance should be $2,675,000 for a revised contract cumulative total of $5,125,000.

3.    INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer to report to the Budget and Finance Committee with a summary of all legal bills provided by the law firm to date and all future bills.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) litigation.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE Motion (Cedillo - Price) relative to a briefing from the outside counsel law firm of Byrne & Nixon, the General Manager of the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, and other appropriate departments, relative to current ADA litigation and related matters.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) in order to confer with legal counsel in relation to the case entitled Independent Living Center of Southern California, et. al. v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. CV12-0551.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Elysian Valley "Q" Qualifying Conditions of the Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Valley Community Plan.

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

1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to update the Elysian Valley "Q" Qualifying Conditions to implement the goals of the Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Valley Community Plan, including preserving and enhancing the neighborhood character and seeking a higher degree of compatibility of architecture and landscaping for new infill development.
   
   
2. DIRECT the DCP to modify the "Q" Conditions, that were adopted in August 2005 by Ordinance No. 176825, to allow live/work units, incentives for adaptive reuse and affordable housing, as well as the prohibition of certain lot ties and uses that are not compatible with the Los Angeles River recreation zone.

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.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an extension of the New Hall and Event Center agreement with Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), and development alternative for the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the Councilmember of the Ninth Council District, on behalf of the City, to execute an extension to the Implementation Agreement (IA) (Attachment B of the joint Chief Legislative Analyst [CLA] and City Administrative Officer [CAO] report dated October 8, 2014, attached to Council file [C.F.] No. 14-1383) for the New Hall and Event Center project, which provides an additional six months to secure a National Football League (NFL) team, plus six months at the discretion of the CLA and CAO, to close escrow if appropriate and to complete requirements of the IA.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CLA and CAO, with the assistance of the President,  Board of Los Angeles Convention and Tourism Department Commissioners (Commission), or Commission designee, the Public Works Bureau of Engineering (BOE), and AEG to formulate and provide design criteria to the architects selected under the previously approved Task Order Solicitation Process; and, INSTRUCT the BOE to issue a notice to proceed with the LACC expansion and modernization design process according to those criteria.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the CLA to receive $750,000 from AEG to fund the Task Order Solicitation Process, now to be known as the Collaborative Design Process, and complete studies, reviews, and other documents necessary to inform the Council and Mayor with regard to alternative development opportunities for the LACC; AUTHORIZE the Controller to deposit/appropriate/expend all funds received as a result of this action in Fund 100/28, Contractual Services Account 3040; and, AUTHORIZE the CLA to make any technical corrections, revisions, or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the CLA and CAO to report to Council with assistance from AEG, the Los Angeles Department of Convention and Tourism Development (LADCTD), BOE, City Attorney, Department of City Planning, Economic and Workforce Development Department, and other departments as appropriate to evaluate the LACC expansion and modernization project, including review of entitlements, economic impacts, timelines, cost estimation, legal issues, operational impacts, cost estimations, and other related matters, and, if appropriate, prepare a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance terms into preparation of transactional documents or amendments to existing transactional documents.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the CAO to prepare and report on a finance plan based on the information available for the LACC alternative development scenarios.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the Controller to unencumber a total of $71,755.29, encumbrance document Identification No. GAE 53 C012119703M ($27,711.79 for KNN Public Finance and $44,043.50 for Public Resources Advisory Group, PRAG), revert said amount to the Reserve Fund, transfer therefrom to the Unappropriated Balance, Fund 100/58, and reappropriate therefrom to the Capital Finance Administrative Fund, 100/53, Account No. 000339, Fiscal Year 2014-15, to pay for advisory and consulting costs including legal fees; and, AUTHORIZE the CAO to make any technical corrections, revisions, or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CLA/CAO reports that approval of this action will have a positive impact on the City's General Fund. Receipt of the funds provided in this action will offset the need to issue $600,000 in commercial paper notes through the Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles, previously approved by the Council for expenditure for architectural services. Otherwise, the City would have paid in the 2014-15 Fiscal Year approximately $2,500 which includes costs associated with the interest letter of credit and remarketing fee rates in addition to future debt repayment costs.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to vacating the alley southerly of 12th Street from Flower Street to 150 feet easterly thereof (VAC-E1400760).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of May 15, 2013, that the vacation of the alley southerly of 12th Street from Flower Street to 150 feet easterly thereof, pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of May 15, 2013, that this vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION TO VACATE No. 13-1400760 for the vacation of the alley southerly of 12th Street from Flower Street to 150 feet easterly thereof.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit, following Council adoption, Resolution to Vacate No. 13-1400760 to the Land Development Group of the Bureau of Engineering for recordation of said Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.

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

(Continued from Council meeting of October 7, 2014)

10318 South San Pedro Street (Case No. 449661) Assessor I.D. No. 6063-014-006

4712 South Hoover Street (Case No. 199894) Assessor I.D. No. 5018-026-025

4712 South Hoover Street (Case No. 226222) Assessor I.D. No. 5018-026-025

4712 South Hoover Street (Case No. 333766) Assessor I.D. No. 5018-026-025

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (O'FARRELL - BLUMENFIELD) relative to negotiating and executing a lease with the Hollywood Property Owners Alliance (HPOA) for the City-owned retail/office space at 1710 North Cherokee Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ACCEPT that the findings of this Motion justify the proposed lease as a sole source contract.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD), in consultation with Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), to negotiate and execute a lease with the HPOA for the City-owned retail/office space at 1710 North Cherokee Avenue, Suite C, Los Angeles, CA, 90028, subject to City Attorney review and approval as to form and legality.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the GSD and the LADOT and REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and process any necessary documents to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

MOTION (BUSCAINO - FUENTES) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for Las Alturas Street northerly of Mulholland Drive.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law for Las Alturas Street northerly of Mulholland Drive.  
   
   
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
   
   
3. DIRECT the BOE to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested areas to the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.
   
   
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council’s consideration at the appropriate time under the City’s Street Vacation procedures.

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 Independent Living Center of Southern California v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV12-0551. (This is a litigation case against the City of Los Angeles concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act compliance matters relating to the CRA/LA, a Designated Local Authority and Successor for the former Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on September 29, 2014)

(Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2014)

MEETING HELD - NO ACTION TAKEN

Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Fuentes, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Parks, Price and President Wesson (11);  Absent: Englander, Huizar, Koretz, LaBonge (4)