20147 West Strathern Street.  (Lien: $7,648.62)

11100 South Stanford Avenue.  (Lien: $4,636.14)

1644 East 115th Street.  (Lien: $3,918.81)

11019 1/2 South Main Street.  (Lien: $2,156.22)

10802 South Willowbrook Avenue.  (Lien: $7,471.75)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Hoover and 30th Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 8, 2014 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on January 7, 2015 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Inglewood Boulevard and Victoria Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 8, 2014 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on January 7, 2015 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Satsuma Avenue and Magnolia Boulevard No. 3 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 8, 2014 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on January 7, 2015 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Woodland Hills Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 8, 2014 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on January 7, 2015 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEARING COMMENTS and CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) relative to the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal not to exceed $15,500,000 for the purpose of financing the construction, development, and equipping of a 48-unit affordable housing project called Samoa Avenue Apartments located at 10046-10056 Samoa Avenue, Tujunga, California 91042, Council District Seven.

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

1. HOLD a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds (the "Bonds") in one or more series issued from time to time, including bonds issued to refund such revenue bonds in one or more series from time to time, and at no time to exceed $15,500,000 in outstanding aggregate principal amount, to finance the acquisition, construction and development of a 48-unit multifamily rental housing project located at 10046 - 10056 Samoa Avenue, Tujunga, California, generally known as Samoa Avenue Apartments.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority for the purpose of financing the construction, development, and equipping of a 48-unit affordable housing project called Samoa Avenue Apartments located at 10046-10056 Samoa Avenue, Tujunga, California 91042, Council District Seven.

 

 (Scheduled pursuant to Council action of December 5, 2014)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Ordinance No. 182979 to make a technical correction to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 4.62.2.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 182979 to make a technical correction to Section 4.62.2 of the LAAC to reflect the 15th step as the top step of 15-step salary ranges for purposes of comparing salary rates for determining supervision differential, and to add letter designations to identify the three paragraphs in Section 4.62.2 as subsections (a), (b) and (c).  

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. 

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone and height district change request and an appeal filed for a proposed project at 5746-5750 Sepulveda Boulevard and 5747-5751 Halbrent Avenue.

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

1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 14-0450-S1 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV-2013-3555-MND] filed on February 21, 2014.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), including the Environmental Findings, as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO GRANT THE APPEAL filed by Raju Patel, El Cortez Motel, Inc. (Representative: Peg Malone-Brown / Brad Rosenheim, Rosenheim and Associates, Inc.), from part of the determination of the LACPC, and THEREBY:
   
   
   1. Remove, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) 12.32 G, Conditions 2.a and 2.b, on page T- 1, attached to Council file No. 14-0450-S1.
      
      
   2. Approve, pursuant to LAMC 12.24, the revised Conditions A.2.b, A.2.c, A.2.d, A.5.a, on page C-1, attached to the Council file.
      
      
   3. Approve a Zone Variance to allow bicycle parking in the front yard setback area.
      
      
   4. Approve an Adjustment for a bike rack within the required front yard.
      
      
   5. Approve an Adjustment for a paved surface area for bikes in the front yard in lieu of the required landscaping.
      
      
4. APPROVE the following additional Conditional Use conditions requested by the Department of City Planning:
   
   
   1. A.8.a. Vehicular and pedestrian ingress and egress from the subject property shall be prohibited from Halbrent Avenue, except for emergency access as may be required by the Los Angeles Fire Department or for landscape maintenance purposes.  Otherwise, the gates located at Halbrent Avenue shall be locked at all times.
      
      
   2. A.9. Landscaping. The landscaping shall be in substantial conformance with the citywide landscape ordinance (LAMC Section 12.42-B) and as shown on the plans submitted by the applicant and attached to the case file as Exhibit B-13.
      
      
5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the LACPC, effecting a zone and height district change from R3-1 zone to (T)(Q)RAS4-1VL, for the construction of a new four-story, 33,811 square foot hotel providing 73 guest rooms and one manager's unit, subject to modified Conditions of Approval attached to Council file No. 14-0450-S1, for property located at 5746-5750 Sepulveda Boulevard and 5747-5751 Halbrent Avenue.
   
   
6. REMOVE the (T) Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to the Council file.
   
   
7. ADVISE the applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.
   
   
8. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
   
   
9. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing. 

Applicant:  Raju Patel, El Cortez Motel, Inc.
Representative:  Peg Malone-Brown / Brad Rosenheim, Rosenheim and Associates, Inc.

Case No. CPC-2013-3554-ZC-HD-CU-ZV-ZAA

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 16, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 16, 2014)

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE relative to an appeal for property located at 11767 East Bellagio Road.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council File No. 14-1578 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV-2013-3734-MND] filed on January 17, 2014.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (WLAAPC) as the Findings of Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Bruce D. Kuyper from the entire determination of the WLAAPC, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the Deputy Advisory Agency in adopting MND No. ENV-2013-3734-MND and approving Vesting Tentative Tract No. 72465-SL for a maximum of five small lots and the construction, use, and maintenance of five small lot single-family dwellings in the Bel Air - Beverly Crest Plan Area, subject to Conditions of Approval, for property located at 11767 East Bellagio Road.

Applicant: Farhad Ashofteh and Daniel Saparzadeh

Representative: Steve Nazemi - DHS and Associates, Inc.

Case No. VTT-72465-SL-1A

Fiscal Impact Statement: The WLAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 14, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 12, 2014)

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER and AUDITS COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to expenditure plans, Arts Development Fee (ADF) Program Administrative Guidelines, collections, and disbursements in connection with the ADF Program.

Recommendations for Council action: 

1. INSTRUCT the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) to:
   
   
   1. Submit final expenditure plans reflecting current discussions with all Council Districts for funds expiring at the end of the 2014 calendar year to the City Council for review and approval.
      
      
   2. Report to the Council on an annual basis with expenditure plans for all Council Districts, and include any updates and adjustments to expenditure plans that may be necessary and have been approved by the affected Council District.
      
      
   3. Provide to each Council Office on a quarterly basis the amount of Arts Development Fees collected and how these fees are being expended, and include the quarterly meeting schedule in the Administrative Guidelines.
      
      
   4. Submit to Council on an annual basis a status report on ongoing public arts projects relative to the Public Works Improvements Arts Program.
      
      
   5. With the assistance of the City Attorney, update letters of agreements and certificates of deposits which guarantee the construction of an art project in the Developer-Led Program.
      
      
   6. Conduct an analysis to determine the amount of additional Arts Development Fees generated upon adjustment of the Consumer Price Index.
      
      
   7. Report to the Arts, Parks, Health, Aging and River Committee in 30 days in regard to Recommendation No. 1f.        
   
2. APPROVE the DCA's new Arts Development Fee (ADF) Program Administrative Guidelines as detailed in Attachment A of the November 25, 2014 DCA report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. APPROVE the public art project commitments and associated findings in connection with a total of $1,730,903.64 in arts development fees identified in the Fiscal Year 2014-15 ADF Expenditure Plan & Fee Status Report as detailed in Attachment B of the November 25, 2014 DCA report, attached to the Council file. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that approval of the recommendations contained in its November 25, 2014 report, attached to the Council file, will not have a fiscal impact to the General Fund.  The DCA reports that it recovers an 18 percent administrative fee which provides partial reimbursement of eligible staff time devoted toward the implementation of Arts Development Fee-funded projects. The DCA states that it intends to request additional staff to implement the program as part of the City's annual Budget process.  According to DCA, available Arts Development Fees are sufficient to complete the majority of art projects but grant funds will be used as-needed to complete projects.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to naming the portion of the public walkway between Aliso Creek and Crebs Avenue from Sherman Way to Vanowen Street as the LAPD Officer James C. Beyea Memorial Walk.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Parks):

1. DESIGNATE the portion of the public walkway between Aliso Creek and Crebs Avenue from Sherman Way to Vanowen as the LAPD Officer James C. Beyea Memorial Walk.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location.

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 naming the intersection of Gaffey Street and Capitol Drive in San Pedro as Di Carlo Square.

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

1. DESIGNATE the intersection of Gaffey Street and Capitol Drive in San Pedro as Di Carlo Square.

2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location.

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 roadway widening improvement requirements along 8th Street and Union Avenue for the project located at 1550 West 8th Street.

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

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering, with the assistance of the Departments of City Planning and Building and Safety, to waive the roadway widening improvement requirements along 8th Street and Union Avenue, as provided under Section 12.37 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, for the project located at 1550 West 8th Street, in that such widening would provide minimal enhancement of vehicular traffic flow on either street and would unduly impact the ability of the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles.

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 identifying funds to cover the contingency cost and awarding the contract and completion of the Mar Vista Curb and Gutter Assessment Project.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Bonin - Buscaino):

1. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to identify $100,000 to cover the contingency and allow for awarding of the contract and completion of the Mar Vista Curb and Gutter Assessment Project.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Controller to create a new account for the project in the Bureau of Engineering, Engineering Services Fund No. 682/50, titled Mar Vista Curb and Gutter Assessment Project.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the CLA, with the assistance of the CAO, appropriate the funding within 30 days to the newly created account 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.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to allowing a storage container to remain in the public right-of-way for a property located at 5770 West Hollywood Boulevard.

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

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to issue a revocable permit, subject to the applicant satisfying the condition for issuing such a permit, to allow the storage container to remain in the public right-of-way for property located at 5770 West Hollywood Boulevard to allow for the encroachment and the continued use of the sidewalk portion of the alley for the storage container.

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 the recording of a covenant on the City-owned Pickle Works property located at 1001 East 1st Street.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the report from the City Administrative Officer (CAO), dated July 30, 2014, relative to the recording of a covenant on the City-owned Pickle Works property located at 1001 East 1st Street.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing the name of the private driveway lying on San Fernando Road southeasterly of Division Street as Division Court.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the private driveway name establishment request for Division Court located on San Fernando Road southeasterly of Division Street is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, pursuant to the categorical exemptions in the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines under Article III, Class 5(4).
   
   
2. ESTABLISH the name of the private driveway lying on San Fernando Road southeasterly of Division Street as Division Court., as shown on Exhibit A of the October 24, 2014 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying City Engineer report dated October 24, 2014 to approve the name establishment the private driveway lying on San Fernando Road southeasterly of Division Street as Division Court.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit the following:
   
   
   1. A copy of the City Council’s action on this matter to the Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles, pursuant to Section 34092 of the Government Code.
      
      
   2. A copy of the City Council’s action on this matter to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, City-wide Investigation Section, 100 South Main Street, 10th Floor, Caltrans Building, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $4,494 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 18.09 of the Municipal Code.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Presburger located at 4255 Agnes Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
2. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Presburger located at 4255 Agnes Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
   
   Owner/Applicant: Amy Schulenberg and Chris Culliton
   
   Case No. CHC-2014-2860-HCM
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CHC reports that such designation in and of itself has no fiscal impact. Future applications for permits may cause minimal administrative costs.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 14, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 14, 2015)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT to the vacation of a walkway easterly of Belmont Avenue from Rockwood Street to the east/west alley southerly of Rockwood Street (VAC-E1401235).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the vacation of a walkway easterly of Belmont Avenue from Rockwood Street to the east/west alley southerly of Rockwood Street is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. 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 A of the November 6, 2014 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   Walkway Easterly of Belmont Avenue from Rockwood Street to the East/West Alley Southerly of Rockwood Street.
   
   
3. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of a walkway easterly of Belmont Avenue from Rockwood Street to the east/west alley southerly of Rockwood 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 easement.
   
   
4. FIND that the vacation of a walkway easterly of Belmont Avenue from Rockwood Street to the east/west alley southerly of Rockwood Street is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
5. FIND that the vacation of a walkway easterly of Belmont Avenue from Rockwood Street to the east/west alley southerly of Rockwood Street is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
6. FIND that the vacation of a walkway easterly of Belmont Avenue from Rockwood Street to the east/west alley southerly of Rockwood Street is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
7. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated November 6, 2014 with the conditions contained therein.
   
   
8. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to set a public hearing date for JANUARY 14, 2015.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 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. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the use of the hiring hall for the temporary use of Operating Engineers bargaining unit represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501 (MOU 62).

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

1. ADOPT MOU No. 62, attached to the Council file, approved as to form by the City Attorney.
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Controller to implement the provisions of MOU No. 62.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and City Controller to make any necessary technical or clerical corrections to MOU No. 62.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that implementation of the provisions of MOU No. 62 for union hiring hall for the temporary use of the Operating Engineers Bargaining Unit will result in an additional cost to the City of approximately $160,000 annually.  These funds will be expended by the Department of General Services within its current budget.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of a portion of the alley westerly of Ventura Boulevard from Willow Crest Avenue to approximately 50 feet southerly thereof (VAC-E1401248).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the vacation of a portion of the alley westerly of Ventura Boulevard from Willow Crest Avenue to approximately 50 feet southerly thereof is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Engineer dated October 24, 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 A of the October 24, 2014 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   The northeasterly 20-foot wide portion of the alley westerly of Ventura Boulevard from Willow Crest Avenue to approximately 50 feet southerly thereof.
   
   
4. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of a portion of the alley westerly of Ventura Boulevard from Willow Crest Avenue to approximately 50 feet southerly thereof. Upon vacation of the alley, 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 easement.
   
   
5. FIND that the vacation of a portion of the alley westerly of Ventura Boulevard from Willow Crest Avenue to approximately 50 feet southerly thereof is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
6. FIND that the vacation of a portion of the alley westerly of Ventura Boulevard from Willow Crest Avenue to approximately 50 feet southerly thereof is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
7. FIND that the vacation of a portion of the alley westerly of Ventura Boulevard from Willow Crest Avenue to approximately 50 feet southerly thereof is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated October 24, 2014 with the conditions contained therein.
   
   
9. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to set a public hearing date for JANUARY 14, 2015.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 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. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of the Mission Road and Jesse Street Vacation District (VAC-E1401195).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. REAFFIRM the determination of the Mitigated Negative Declaration (W.O.SZC 11545) which was adopted by the City Council on August 1, 2012 under Council file No. 12-0458-S1. The vacation of Mission Road and Jesse Street Vacation District is an element of the Air Treatment Facility at Mission Road and Jesse Street and Street Vacation at Mission Road and Jesse Street Project, for which the Mitigated Negative Declaration was certified by the City Council and pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines complies with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 for this vacation.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Engineer dated December 20, 2012, 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 A of the December 20, 2012 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   Mission Road and Jesse Street Vacation District.
   
   
4. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of the Mission Road and Jesse Street Vacation District. Upon vacation of the streets, 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.
   
   
5. FIND that the vacation of the Mission Road and Jesse Street Vacation District is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
6. FIND that the vacation of the Mission Road and Jesse Street Vacation District is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
7. FIND that the vacation of the Mission Road and Jesse Street Vacation District is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated December 20, 2012 with the conditions contained therein.
   
   
9. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to set a public hearing date for JANUARY 14, 2015.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee $ 35,000.00 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. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

AUDITS and ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to an audit of the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) 1 percent for Art Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the April 11, 2014, and June 16, 2014 City Controller reports relative to audit of the DCA 1 percent for Art Program.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal for property at 5927, 5949, and 5955 North Lankershim Boulevard.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 14-1430 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV-2009-1085-MND] filed on April 22, 2010.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Director of Planning, on behalf of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO GRANT IN PART / DENY IN PART THE APPEAL filed by Hira Lal Kalra, from part of the determination of the Director of Planning, on behalf of the LACPC, and THEREBY APPROVE plans to modify Condition Nos. 1, 3, and 30 of the previously approved Case No. CPC-2009-1085-CU, in conjunction with the conversion of an existing private preschool and middle school to allow for the operation of a private preschool and a charter elementary school serving kindergarten through eighth grade and to allow the permitted 320 students to occupy the site from two shifts to a total of 320 students at any given time during school hours, for property located at 5927, 5949, and 5955 North Lankershim Boulevard.
   
   
4. AMEND Condition No. 21 in Case No. CPC-2009-1085-CU-ZV-ZAA to read:
   
   Noise - The use of outdoor school bells or public address system shall be prohibited.
   
   
   1. In addition, the use of handheld voice amplification devices (i.e. bullhorns) shall also be prohibited.
      
      
   2. The applicant shall install a sound attenuating barrier along the westerly fence above the extant CMU wall.
       

Applicant:  Susan Kumar, United Children's Learning Academy

Representative: Bill Christopher, Urban Concepts

Case No. CPC-2009-1085-CU-PA1

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 21, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 16, 2014)

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal filed for property located at 10700 Oakdale Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council File No. 10-1443 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV-2002-4693-MND] filed on October 10, 2002.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Advisory Agency,  as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO GRANT THE APPEAL filed by Dr. Shaik Saheb (Gil Prestwood, Representative) from the entire determination of the NVAPC, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the Advisory Agency’s approval of Tentative Tract No. 50791, subject to Conditions of Approval, for the proposed maximum of six single family lots at 10700 Oakdale Avenue. 

Applicant:  Dr. Shaik Saheb

Representative:  Gil Prestwood

Case No.  TT-50791-1A

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The NVAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 16, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 16, 2014)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal on the Zoning Administrator's determination for property located at 5746 North Sepulveda Boulevard and 5747 North Halbrent Avenue.

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

1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act of pursuant to Article III, Section 1, Class 21, Category 2 of the City's Environmental Guidelines.  [ENV-2013-3112-CE]
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee as the FINDINGS of the Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO GRANT THE APPEAL filed by Raju Patel, El Cortez Motel, Inc. (Representative: Peg Malone-Brown / Brad Rosenheim, Rosenheim and Associates, Inc.) from the entire determination of the Zoning Administrator, and THEREBY FIND the operation of the El Cortez Motel, located at 5746 North Sepulveda Boulevard and 5747 North Halbrent Avenue,  is in compliance with the previously issued terms and conditions imposed by the City Council, GRANT the request to eliminate the conditions, and CLOSE the existing revocation case, subject to the Conditions of Approval approved by PLUM Committee on December 2, 2014, attached to Council file No. 14-0450.

Applicant:  City of Los Angeles

Case No. DIR 93-0861(RV)(PA1)

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 16, 2014

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 16, 2014)

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to additional funding and term extensions for various outside counsel contracts.

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

1. TRANSFER $1,393,060 from the Unappropriated Balance, Outside Counsel Including Workers Compensation line item to the City Attorney, Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009301.
   
   
2. TRANSFER $6,940 from the Unappropriated Balance, Outside Counsel including Workers Compensation line item to the City Attorney, Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009302.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney's Office to amend to increase maximum compensation for the following contracts by these respective amounts:
    

   Colantuono & Levin	106214	$110,000
   Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP	113455	$125,000
   Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard	115552	$3,500
   Liebert Cassidy Whitmore	108296	$115,000
   Liebert Cassidy Whitmore	108297	$17,000
   Liebert Cassidy Whitmore	113155	$125,000
   Meyers Nave Riback Silver & Wilson	118838	$400,000
   Meyers Nave Riback Silver & Wilson	121421	$6,000
   Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart	122193	$50,000
   Remcho Johansen & Purcell	120558	$440,000

4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to amend to increase funding in the Bureau of Sanitation funded contract number 111751 with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (Gravina) in the close out amount of $26,500.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to amend the term of contract number 113155 with Liebert Cassidy & Whitmore (Mata matter) to December 31, 2017.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to amend the term of contract number 108311 with Patrick C. Stacker & Associates (workers comp) to May 31, 2015.
   
   

7. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to amend the term of contract number 110452 with Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith (workers comp) to May 31, 2015.
   
   

8. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to amend the term of contract number 120019 with Meyers Nave (Hunt, Dowd, Zuvich matters) to October 31, 2017.
   
   

9. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a contract with Patterson Harkavy, LLP (NC local counsel for Henderson v. Boren et al.) in the amount of $1,560.
   
   

10. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney or designee to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has submitted a financial analysis of this matter.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with its legal counsel relative to the above matter)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed contract with the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board (LATCB).

Recommendations for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Los Angeles Department of Convention and Tourism Development (LADTCD), to execute a contract with the LATCB for a five and one half-year term, beginning January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020 or an amount not to exceed an amount equivalent to one percent of the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT).

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the 2014-15 Adopted Budget includes sufficient funds to pay the LATCB for the proposed services for the current fiscal year, which includes an amount equivalent to one percent of the TOT in Fund 429/10, LA Tourism and Convention Account No. 10L429. Funding for future years will be considered as part of the City's annual budget process. The proposed contract is in keeping with the financial policies of the City in that an ongoing source of funds has been identified to fund the ongoing expenditures.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 2, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 30, 2015)

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

Recommendation for Council action:    

APPROVE the installation of the name of Pharrell Williams at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard.  

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

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

Recommendation for Council action:    

APPROVE the installation of the name of Peter Jackson at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard.  

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

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

Recommendation for Council action:    

APPROVE the installation of the name of Don Mischer at 7013 Hollywood Boulevard.  

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.

MOTION (BONIN - ENGLANDER) relative to Council District 11 executing a license agreement with Hercules Campus, LLC in order to present Wonder Women Tech beginning on February 27, 2015 and concluding on March 1, 2015.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the 11th District to execute a license agreement in the amount of $3 between the City and the Hercules Campus, LLC for the use of Playa Vista premises (Building 15) located at 5865 Campus Drive, Los Angeles, California 90094 for 36 hours from February 27, 2015 to March 1, 2015 for the Wonder Women Tech event co-sponsored by the City and various private sector entities.

MOTION (ENGLANDER - BUSCAINO) relative to funding for financial assistance to various schools near the Sunshine Canyon landfill.

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

1. ALLOCATE/APPROPRIATE $550,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699-14 for any permitted aspect of the efforts/operations of the various schools near the Sunshine Canyon landfill, including specifically for general school and student supplies, program equipment such as books, instruments, sports equipment, as well as general operating expenses, as listed below and in the amounts specified:     
      

   School	Amount
   Granada Hills Charter	$50,000
   Robert Frost Middle	50,000
   Tulsa Street Elementary	50,000
   Danube Avenue Elementary	50,000
   Haskell Elementary	50,000
   Patrick Henry Middle	50,000
   Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences	50,000
   Darby Avenue Charter	50,000
   Andosol Avenue Elementary	50,000
   North Valley Military Academy	50,000
   George K. Porter Middle	50,000
   Total	$550,000

      
2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) to the above listed schools, or to their Parent-Teacher Associations or Approved Parent Groups, or any other agencies or organizations, as appropriate, in the above amounts, from the above source, and for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and that, if needed, the Councilmember of the 12th District be authorized to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (O'FARRELL - PARKS) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Jeffrey Dale on May 30, 2014.

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

1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Jeffrey Dale on May 30, 2014.
   
   
2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62077 located at 15212-15222 Ventura Boulevard lying southwesterly of Ventura Boulevard and southeasterly of Sepulveda Boulevard.

(Quimby Fee: $303,850)

Subdivider: GRB Partners VTA,LLC; Surveyor: Robert K. Kameoka

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2013-0172 located at 2455 East Washington Boulevard easterly of Santa Fe Avenue.

(Bond No. C-124846)

Subdivider: CTMC, LLC; Engineer/Surveyor: Iacobellis and Associates, Inc.

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 71901 located at 2020 Vestal Avenue southwesterly of Baxter Street.

(Bond No. C-124847)

(Quimby Fee: $64,026)

Subdivider: The Hearth Project, LLC; Surveyor: Ron Koester

MAP OF TRACT NO. 65969 located at 1248 South Elden Avenue lying easterly of Elden Avenue and northerly of Pico Boulevard.

(Quimby Fee: $25,056)

(Less Dwelling Unit Tax:  $1,600)

Subdivider: Bausa, LLC; Surveyor: Taik Kim

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. AA-2010-2114-PMLA located at 20210-20405 West Sorrento Lane, lying on the easterly side of Mason Avenue and northerly side of Rinaldi Street.

(Quimby Fee: $1,639,362)

Subdivider: Porter Ranch Development Company; Surveyor: Tait and Associates, Inc.

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 69556 located at 1310 Tularosa Drive southerly of Descanso Drive.

(Bond No. C124848)

(Quimby Fee: $16,104)

Subdivider: Tularosa 8, LLC; Surveyor: Jens Thielmann

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) to confer with its legal counsel relative to potential litigation regarding the Art Development Fee Trust Fund.

(Arts, Parks, Health, Aging, and River and Audits Committees considered the above matter in closed session on December 1, 2014 )

NO ACTION TAKEN

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 Adam Driscoll v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. SC119457. (This matter involves a bicycle versus truck accident which occurred on February 29, 2012 at Bundy Drive and Dorothy Street.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on December 1, 2014)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $360,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from the Department of Public Works Sewer Operations and Maintenance Fund No. 760, Account No. 50LX82 - Sanitation Expense and Equipment, Object No. 653 Liability Payouts.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Chief Accounting Officer for the Department of Public Works to draw a demand warrant in the amount of $360,000 from the Sewer Operations and Maintenance Fund No. 760, Account No. 50LX82 - Sanitation Expense and Equipment, Object No. 653 Liability Payouts, payable to the Law Offices of Gary Dordick and Adam Driscoll.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

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 Christina Koch v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. PC054701, (This matter involves a motorcycle versus City vehicle accident which occurred on June 20, 2012, at Tulsa Street and Haskell Avenue.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on December 1, 2014)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $2,625,000.00 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund No. 508, Account 50KX82 — Sanitation Expense and Equipment, Object No. 653 Liability Payouts.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to prepare and present a Release of All Claims for execution by Plaintiff's guardian ad litem prior to payment of the settlement proceeds.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Chief Accounting Officer for the Department of Public Works to draw the following demand warrants from the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund No. 508, Account 50KX82 — Sanitation Expense and Equipment, Object No. 653 Liability Payouts:
   
   
   1. $9,606.29 and $656,250.00 both payable to Law Office of Brian Breiter
      
      
   2. $1,959,143.71 payable to BHG Structured Settlement, Inc. to fund structured annuity for the minor Christina Koch
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

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 Ervin Broughton v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC505439. (This matter arises out of a traffic collision involving a City of Los Angeles trash truck that occurred on May 8, 2012 near 7th Avenue and Indiana Court in Venice, CA.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on December 1, 2014)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $150,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund No. 508, Account 50KX82.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Chief Accounting Officer for the Department of Public Works to draw a demand warrant in the amount of $150,000 from the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund No. 508, Account 50KX82, payable to the Law Offices of Gary C. Eisenberg and Ervin Broughton.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                                PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL