Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM



(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL

Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Englander, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, O'Farrell, Price and President Wesson (10); Absent: Cedillo, Fuentes, Huizar, Martinez and Parks (5)



Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items Noticed for Public Hearing
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)14-0160-S385
14-0160-S385
CD 15

1028 North Broad Avenue. (Lien: $3,227.68)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 21, 2015 
(b)14-0160-S386
14-0160-S386
CD 15

10353 South Grape Street aka 10357 Grape Street. (Lien: $1,440.26)

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED

(c)14-0160-S387
14-0160-S387
CD 15

1669 East I Street. (Lien: $5,728.44)

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED

(d)14-0160-S388
14-0160-S388
CD 1

772 North Avenue 50 aka 776 North Avenue 50. (Lien: $9,475.26)

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED

(e)14-0160-S389
14-0160-S389
CD 7

13940 West Foothill Boulevard, Unit No. 3. (Lien: $1,489.30)

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED

(f)14-0160-S390
14-0160-S390
CD 8

1539 West Florence Avenue. (Lien: $7,213.26)

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED

(g)14-0160-S391
14-0160-S391
CD 13

2000 North Rockford Road. (Lien: $6,528.54)

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED

(h)14-0160-S392
14-0160-S392
CD 5

10885 West Venice Boulevard. (Lien: $526.42)

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED

ITEM NO.(2)

HEARING PROTESTS relative to Office of Finance reports requesting approval to record liens against taxpayers for unpaid taxes.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Office of Finance to record a lien for unpaid taxes in the amounts stated below, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 21.15(o) for the following:

(a)14-0170-S58
14-0170-S58
CD 10

James A. Dumas Jr.  (Lien: $6,040.85)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (
10)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(5)

INASMUCH AS THE TAX LIABILITY HAS BEEN RESOLVED

(b)14-0170-S59
14-0170-S59
CD 6

Hremedy Inc.  (Lien: $18,142.38)

 

 

Adopted, (
10)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(5)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED

(c)14-0170-S60
14-0170-S60

Lucky Cats Inc.  (Lien: $89,108.09)

 

 

Adopted, (
10)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(5)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED

(d)14-0170-S61
14-0170-S61
CD 4

Law Offices of Manuel E. Aguirre Inc.  (Lien: $33,951.87)

 

 

Adopted, (
10)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(5)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED

ITEM NO.(3)14-1306
14-1306
CD 9

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Hoover and 30th Streets Lighting District.  

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).  

 

(Public Hearing held December 10, 2014)

 

 

Adopted, (
14)
; Absent: Parks
(1)
 
ITEM NO.(4)14-1307
14-1307
CD 11

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Inglewood Boulevard and Victoria Avenue Street Lighting District.    

 

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

 

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

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

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

 

(Public Hearing held December 10, 2014)

 

 

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

 

ITEM NO.(5)14-1308
14-1308
CD 2

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

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).  

 

(Public Hearing held December 10, 2014)    

 

 

Adopted, (
14)
; Absent: Parks
(1)
 
ITEM NO.(6)14-1309
14-1309
CD 3

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Woodland Hills Lighting District.  

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

(Public Hearing held December 10, 2014)

 

 

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

 

ITEM NO.(7)12-1696
12-1696
CD 1, 4, 10

HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to levying the Wilshire Center Business Improvement District (“District”) special assessment for the District’s twentieth fiscal year (operating year) beginning on January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.

 

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

 

  1. HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed levying of the special assessment for the District’s 2015 fiscal year, pursuant to Section 36524 of the California Streets and Highways Code.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the special assessment for the District’s 2015 fiscal year, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 36525 of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist.

  3. APPROVE the Wilshire Center Business Improvement District Advisory Board for the District’s 2015 fiscal year.  

  4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City and the Wilshire Center Business Improvement Corporation, the nonprofit service provider for administration of the District.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that direct costs for Department administration of the District program for its 2015 fiscal year will be recovered from the assessments collected.  The amount of recoverable City costs to be charged to the District will be $18,186.53, representing three percent of the District’s anticipated assessment revenue for its 2015 fiscal year, plus an additional one percent  for departmental costs associated with the direct billing of District stakeholders.  There are no assessments to be paid for City-owned properties located within the boundaries of the District.  Therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund.   

 

(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No.183302 on December 3, 2014.)

 

 

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

 

ITEM NO.(8)14-1641
14-1641
CD 11

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for alcohol sales for off-site consumption at The Crosswalk Deli grocery store and delicatessen.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at The Crosswalk Deli grocery store and delicatessen located at 2524 South Pacific Avenue, Venice, 90291will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.

  2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 2524 South Pacific Avenue.

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

    Application filed by: Brad Neal (CLR Enterprises, Inc., representative)

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – FEBRUARY 24, 2015

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – FEBRUARY 24, 2015)

 

Adopted, (
10)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(5)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - MOTION ADOPTED TO GRANT APPLICATION

ITEM NO.(9)14-1593
14-1593
CD 14

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for alcohol sales for off-site consumption at The Corner Store convenience market.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at The Corner Store convenience market located at 716 Traction Avenue, Los Angeles, 90013 will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.

  2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 716 Traction Avenue.

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

    Application filed by: Shoppette Food Ground, LLC, (Eddie Naverrette, representative)

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – FEBRUARY 19, 2015

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – FEBRUARY 18, 2015)

 

Adopted, (
10)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(5)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - MOTION ADOPTED TO GRANT APPLICATION

Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(10)14-1651
14-1651
CD 6

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change request for 7004 North Lennox 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. 14-1651 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-2013-3286-MND] filed on July 18, 2014.

  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the South Valley Area Planning Commission (SVAPC) as the Findings of the Council.

  3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the SVAPC, effecting a zone change from R1-1 to (T)(Q)RD1.5 for the proposed construction of eight single family dwellings, 28 feet in height, in conjunction with a small lot subdivision (VTT-72425-SL) on a 11,000 square foot lot, subject to Conditions of Approval, for property located at 7004 North Lennox Avenue.

  4. REMOVE the (T) Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to the Council file.

  5. ADVISE the applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

    Applicants: Andre Ohanian, Armen R. Ter-Oganesian

    Case No. APCSV-2013-3285-ZC-DB

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 2, 2015

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 27, 2015)

 

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

 

ITEM NO.(11)14-0940, 14-1507, 14-1290
14-0940, 14-1507, 14-1290
CD 6, 9, 14

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to prohibiting the parking of vehicles with For Sale signs on certain street segments.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Section 87.55 of Chapter VIII, Division T of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to add a definition of a For Sale sign and to add the following streets to Subsection (a): Van Nuys Boulevard between Woodman Avenue and Interstate 5; Woodman Avenue between Roscoe and Van Nuys Boulevards; Osborne Street between Woodman Avenue and Interstate 5; North Lorena Street between East Cesar Chavez Avenue and First Street; Evergreen Avenue between East Cesar Chavez Avenue and First Street; East Cesar Chavez Avenue between North Lorena Street and Evergreen Avenue; First Street between North Lorena Street and Evergreen Avenue; and, Gage Avenue between South Central Avenue and Avalon Boulevard.

 

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.

 

- URGENCY CLAUSE -

 

(12 VOTES REQUIRED)

 

Adopted, (
14)
; Absent: Parks
(1)
ITEM NO.(12)14-0731
14-0731

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a lease agreement for the Alameda Corridor Transit Authority easements on two City owned parcels associated with the implementation of the Alameda Corridor Project.

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

INSTRUCT the Department of General Services, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to prepare and present document(s), including a draft ordinance, necessary to grant the Alameda Corridor Transit Authority easements on the following two City owned parcels associated with the implementation of the Alameda Corridor Project, Assessor Parcel Nos. 5168-014-904 and No. 5168-015-902.

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.

 

(Continued from the Council meeting of November 14, 2014)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (
10)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(5)

CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 6, 2015

ITEM NO.(13)14-1564
14-1564

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Los Angeles Community College  District (LACCD) for a Strategic Plan to develop and locate funding for workforce and economic development.

 

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

 

INSTRUCT the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), to negotiate an MOU with the LACCD that commits both entities to work together on a Strategic Plan on efforts that develop and find multiple funding sources for workforce and economic development with emphasis on, but not limited to, career pathways for veterans as well as others in high demand employment sectors that include: healthcare, apparel and textile manufacturing, construction, transportation/logistics, hospitality, financial services and green technology; including, but not limited to, the ConnectEdLA Program.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(14)14-1394
14-1394

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to peer review evaluation of the Los Angeles Streetcar project economic impact study.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Wesson), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to work with the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to hire and enter into contract(s) with consultant(s) with knowledge and experience evaluating the economic impacts of modern streetcar projects in the United States, to conduct a peer review evaluation of the 2014 AECOM economic impact study [Executive Summary attached to the Council file] related to the Downtown Los Angeles Streetcar project.

  2. REQUEST that Los Angeles Streetcar, Inc. (LASI) pay the full cost associated with the peer review evaluation of the economic impact study so that the work is cost-neutral for the City.

  3. AUTHORIZE the CLA to accept up to $20,000 for consultant services from LASI for these purposes.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to deposit and appropriate funds received as a result of this action in Fund 100/28, Contractual Services Account 3040.

  5. AUTHORIZE the CLA to make any technical corrections, revisions, or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.

  

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(15)14-1303
14-1303

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting the selling, leasing, reserving or facilitating the reserving of public parking spaces.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance prohibiting the selling, leasing, reserving or facilitating the reserving of any street, way, alley, highway, road, parkway, parking space or other public space in the City of Los Angeles without authorization from the City, substantially as presented in Ordinance dated November 3, 2014 (attached to the Council file), as amended to clarify that separate citations will be issued for each parking space used by the violator.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(16)14-1625
14-1625
CD 15

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting the parking of oversized vehicles on certain street segments located in the Harbor Gateway community.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Krekorian for Buscaino – Koretz):

 

  1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Codes Section 80.69.4, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 84 inches in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., within the boundaries of Lomita Boulevard, West Anaheim Street, West Belle Porte Avenue, and McCoy Avenue.

  2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon the adoption of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations.

  3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above recommendations in order to effectuate the intent of this action.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(17)13-1193-S1
13-1193-S1
CD 13

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to enhancing the significance and accessibility of the portions of Route 66 located in the City of Los Angeles.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (LaBonge - O'Farrell):

 

  1. REQUEST CalTrans to report to Council with recommendations for enhancing the significance and the accessibility of the portions of Route 66 located in the City of Los Angeles.

  2. DIRECT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the Economic Development Department to report to Council relative to the status of the proposal to form a Hollywood Route 66 Business Improvement District.

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

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

 

ITEM NO.(18)14-0034
14-0034

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2014 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Continuation Program grant award.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:

    1. Retroactively apply for and accept the 2014 ICAC Task Force Continuation Program grant in the amount of $640,890 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

    2. Negotiate and execute the 2014 ICAC Task Force grant Cooperative Agreement on behalf of the city and submit all necessary documents relative to the grant award, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

    3. Negotiate and execute new or amended agreements with affiliated ICAC Task Force agencies, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:

    1. Spend up to the grant amount of $640,890 in accordance with the grant award agreement

    2. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the Police Department Grants Trust Fund No. 339/70.

    3. Appropriate $640,890 to appropriation account number to be determined within Fund 339/70, for disbursement of the 2014 ICAC Program grant funds.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Increase the grant receivable in Fund 339/70 by $640,890.

    2. Increase appropriations for the 2014 ICAC Program as-needed, as follows:

             
        Fund/Dept No Account Title

      Amount

       From:

      339/70 To be determined 2014 Internet Crimes Against Children

      $241,036

               
        Fund/Dept No Account Title

      Amount

       To:

      100/70  001012  Sworn Salaries 

      $118,352

        100/70  001092  Sworn Overtime 

       99,684

        100/70 001090  Civilian Overtime 

       23,000

           

       Total:

      $241,036
                     
    3. Transfer appropriation within Fund 339/70 for related costs, as follows:                
             

        Account 

      Amount

       From: Appropriation Account Number to be determined           $65,106 
           
        Account 

      Amount

       To:

      Related Costs $65,106 
                          
  4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
       

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Acceptance of the grant is in compliance with City financial policies in that one-time revenue is used for one-time expenses.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(19)14-1164
14-1164

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-2015 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant award.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:
     
    1. Retroactively apply for and accept the 2014-15 STEP grant in the amount of $3,750,000 from the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015.

    2. Execute the 2014-15 STEP Grant Agreement on behalf of the City and submit all necessary documents relative to the grant award and to negotiate, execute, and submit any other necessary agreements and documents relative to the grant, subject to the approval of the City as to form and legality.

  2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:

    1. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the Police Department Grant Trust Fund No. 339/70.

    2. Spend up to the grant amount of $3,750,000 in accordance with the grant award agreement.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish a grant receivable in Fund 339 in the amount of $3,750,000 and establish an appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund 339/70 for the receipt and disbursement of grant funds.

    2. Increase appropriations on an as-needed basis, as follows:

        Fund/Dept No Account Title

      Amount

       From:

      339/70 70XXXX 2014-15 STEP Grant $3,701,640
               
        Fund/Dept No Account Title

      Amount

       To:

      100/70  001092  Overtime Sworn  $3,541,640
        100/70  001090  Overtime Civilian 

       160,000

           

       Total:

      $3,701,640
                     
  4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller's instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the above recommendations will allow for the expenditure of the 2014-15 STEP grant award totaling $3,750,000. This action is in compliance with City financial policies in that grant funds are sufficient to support the grant activities. There are no matching funds required.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(20)14-1630
14-1630

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Supplemental Police Account (SPA) Expenditure Plan XXVIII.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the LAPD SPA Expenditure Plan XXVIII.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the SPA Expenditure Plan will enable the LAPD to spend $1.5 million in budgeted funds from the Forfeited Assets Trust Fund. This action complies with City financial policies in that one-time revenue is used for one-time expenditures.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(21)14-1374
14-1374

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2014-2016 Intellectual Property Enforcement grant award.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:

    1. Accept the 2014-2016 Intellectual Property Enforcement Program grant award from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $456,413 for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2016.

    2. Negotiate and execute the Cooperative Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney approval as to form and legality.

  2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:

    1. Spend up to the grant amount of $456,413 in accordance with the grant award agreement.

    2. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts into the Police Department Grant Trust Fund No. 339/70.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish a grant receivable in Fund 339 in the amount of $456,413 and establish an appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70 for the receipt and disbursement of grant funds in accordance with the grant award agreement.

    2. Increase appropriations for the 2014-2016 Intellectual Property Enforcement grant on an as-needed basis, as follows:
             
        Fund/Dept No Account Title

      Amount

       From: 339/70 70XXXX 2014-16 Intellectual Property Enforcement Grant  $344,121
               
        Fund/Dept No Account Title

      Amount

       To:

      100/70 001092  Sworn Overtime  $300,000
        100/12  001010 Salaries General

      44,121

           

       Total:

       $344,121
       
    3. Transfer up to $38,756 from Fund No. 339/70, appropriation account number to be determined, to the General Fund 100/12, Revenue Source Code 5301, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council agenda for the dates specified below, or the first meeting day thereafter, the following instructions:

    1. On JULY 1, 2015, Transfer $58,821 from the appropriation account to be determined in Fund 339/70 for the 2014-16 Intellectual Property Enforcement Program grant, to the City Attorney's Office, Fund 100/12, Account 001010, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 expenditures.

    2. On JULY 1, 2016, Transfer $14,715 from the appropriation account to be determined in Fund 339/70 for the 2014-16 Intellectual Property Enforcement Program grant, to the City Attorney's Office, Fund 100/12, Account 001010, for FY 2016-17 expenditures.

  5. RESOLVE that one Deputy City Attorney II (Class Code 0595) for the City Attorney's Office is APPROVED and CONFIRMED and exempt from the Managed Hiring process for the period October 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015.

  6. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The FY 2014-2016 Intellectual Property Enforcement Program grant award will fully reimburse the City for sworn overtime and half of the salaries general expenses associated with the program. Funding for the balance of salaries general costs will be provided by the Consumer Protection Trust Fund through an appropriation to the Office of the City Attorney in a future Financial Status Report.  This action complies with City financial policies in that one-time revenue is supporting one-time expenditures.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(22)14-1503
14-1503

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board grant award.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the grant award between the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles and AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute the grant award in the amount of $689,354 for continuation funding in support of the Joint Powers of Verification Unit for the period of July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to accept grant funding in the amount of $689,354 from the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board and the County of Los Angeles.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish a receivable within Fund 368 in the amount of $689,354 from the County of Los Angeles.

    2. Establish the following appropriation account within Fund 368:

      Account  Title Amount
      12L501  FY 14-15 JPVU $689,354
             
    3. Transfer $508,385 from Fund 368/12, Account 12L501 to Fund 100/12, Account 1020 (Salaries, Grant Reimbursed).

  4. TRANSFER up to $177,794 from Fund 368/12, Account 12L501 to Fund 100/12, Account 5301, Reimbursement from Other Funds/Depts upon receipt of reimbursement.

  5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the total cost of the Joint Powers of Verification Unit program is $892,493, of which $689,354 will be reimbursed by the County of Los Angeles for salaries, fringe benefits, partial central services costs, and expenses. The General Fund impact will be $203,139 in partial central services costs and department administration costs. The acceptance and use of the grant is consistent with City financial policies in that budgeted appropriations will be balanced against receipts expected from the continuation of the grant.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(23)13-1301-S1
13-1301-S1

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Securing the Cities (STC) grant award, and modifications of the FY 2012 and 2013 grants.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:

    1. Accept, on behalf of the City, the FY 2014 STC grant award in the amount of $8,000,000 from the United States Department of Homeland Security Domestic Nuclear Detection Office for the period July 15, 2014 to July 14, 2015.

    2. Accept on behalf of the City, the grantor's extension of the FY 2012 and 2013 STC grant awards for the period end date of July 14, 2015.

    3. Submit to the grantor on behalf of the City, requests for drawdown of funds for payment or reimbursements of City and partner jurisdiction funds expended for approved grant purposes.

    4. Execute the Grant Award Agreements on behalf of the City and submit any other necessary agreements and documents relative to the FY 2014 STC grant award, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

    5. Execute, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, amendments to existing sub-recipient agreements with Los Angeles STC primary participants, including the County of Los Angeles, City of Long Beach, County of Orange, and the State of California Department of Highway Patrol, to:

      1. Include the use of FY 2014 STC grant funds in the sub-recipient agreements in accordance with the FY 2014 STC grant budget and allocation as approved by the grantor.

      2. Include the use of FY 2012 and FY 2013 STC grant funds in the sub-recipient agreements as approved by the grantor.

      3. Extend the term of the sub-recipient agreements to July 14, 2015.

    6. Execute, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, amendments to existing Memorandum of Agreements (MOA) with the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to:

      1. Include the use of FY 2014 STC grant funds in the MOAs in accordance with the FY 2014 STC grant budget and allocation as approved by the grantor.

      2. Include the use of FY 2012 and FY 2013 STC grant funds in the sub-recipient agreements as approved by the grantor.

      3. Extend the term of the sub-recipient agreements to July 14, 2015.

    7. Negotiate and execute, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality:

      1. A contract with a vendor selected through a sole source procurement to enhance the current Palantir software capabilities and server core equipment for a term of up to 12 months within the applicable grant performance period and an amount not to exceed $400,000.

      2. A contract with a vendor to provide calibration services for a term of up to 12 months within the applicable grant performance period and an amount not to exceed $15,000.

      3. A contract between the City of Los Angeles and a consultant(s) to provide and conduct a training and exercise program for a term of up to 12 months within the applicable grant performance period and an amount not to exceed $300,000.

      4. A contract between the City of Los Angeles and a consultant(s) to provide mobile radiation detection system installation services for a term of up to 12 months within the applicable grant performance period and an amount not to exceed $50,000 using FY 2014 STC grant funds.

    8. With the assistance of General Managers of affected City departments, release requests for proposals, evaluate proposals, and negotiate contracts for the purchase of approved equipment and training including consulting services, as detailed in the FY 2014 STC budget.

    9. Receive, deposit into, and disburse from Fund 55X, Securing The Cities.

  2. ADOPT the FY 2014 STC grant budget; and, AUTHORIZE the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety to expend the grants in accordance with the approved budget.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller, or designee, to:

    1. Increase receivables in Fund 55X, Securing the Cities, in the amount of $8,000,000 and create new appropriation accounts within Fund 55X/46, as follows:         
             

      Account Title

      Amount

      46L304  Contractual Services 

      $350,000

      46L730  Equipment 

       5,324,277

      46L170  LAPD Salaries 

       461,300

      46L138  LAFD Salaries 

       95,900

      46L904  LAWA 

       30,100

      46L942  POLA 

       88,900

      46L668  Partner Jurisdictions 

       1,311,800

      46L146  Mayor's Office Salaries

       225,734

      46L299  Related Costs 

       101,287

      46L946  Management and Administration                           

       10,702

       

       Total:

       $8,000,000
                              
    2. Transfer appropriations from Fund 55X/46, Securing the Cities, to the General Fund as reimbursement for FY14 STC expenditures, as follows:                
             

        Fund/Dept No. Account Title

      Amount

       From: 55X/46  46L146  Mayor's Office Salaries $225,734
        55X/46  46L170  LAPD Salaries 

       461,300

        55X/46  46L138  LAFD Salaries 

       95,900

           

       Total:

      $782,934
               
        Fund/Dept No. Account Title

      Amount

       To:

      100/46 1020  Grant Reimbursed Salaries $225,734
        100/70  1092  Overtime Sworn

       461,300

        100/38  1098  Overtime Variable Staffing 

       95,900

           

       Total:

      $782,934
                              
    3. Transfer up to $101,287 from Fund 55X/46, Securing the Cities, Account 46L299, to the General Fund 100/46, Revenue Source Code 5346, for reimbursement of grant funded fringe benefits.

    4. Expend and receive funds upon presentation of documentation and proper demand by the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety to reimburse the City and partner jurisdictions for approved FY 2014 STC grant expenditures.

    5. Transfer cash from Fund 55X/46 to reimburse the General Fund, on an as-needed basis, upon presentation of proper documentation from the Los Angeles Police and Fire Departments, LAWA, POLA, and the Office of the Mayor, subject to the approval of the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to negotiate and execute a contract between the City of Los Angeles and a consultant(s) to provide mobile radiation detection system installation services for a term of up to 12 months within the applicable grant performance period and an amount not to exceed $100,000 using FY 2013 STC funding, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  5. TRANSFER appropriations within Fund 55X/46, as follows:

      Fund/Dept No. Account Title

    Amount

     From: 55X/46  46K730  Equipment  $100,000
             
      Fund/Dept No Account Title

    Amount

     To:

    55X/46  46K304  Contractual Services                   $100,000

       
  6. TRANSFER appropriations within Fund 55X/46 to new appropriation accounts, as follows:
       

      Fund/Dept No. Account Title

    Amount

     From: 55X/46  46K138  LAFD Salaries

     $64,400.00

      55X/46  46K170  LAPD Salaries

     369,600.00

      55X/46 46K299  Reimbursement of General Fund Cost 

     16,566.35

         

     Total:

    $450,566.35
             
      Fund Dept No. Account Title

    Amount

     To:

    55X/46 46K138  LAFD Salaries 

    $64,400.00

      55X/46  46L170  LAPD Salaries 

     369,600.00

      55X/46  46L299  Reimbursement of General Fund Cost 

     16,566.35

         

     Total:

    $450,566.35
                        
  7. TRANSFER appropriations from Fund 55X/46, Securing the Cities, to the General Fund as reimbursement for FY 2012 and FY 2013 STC expenditures, as follows:     
       

      Fund/Dept No Account Title

    Amount

     From: 55X/46 46L138  LAFD Salaries                             

     $64,400.00

      55X/46  46L170  LAPD Salaries 

     369,600.00

         

     Total:

    $434,000.00
             
      Fund/Dept No Account Title

    Amount

     To:

    100/38  1098  Overtime Variable Staffing

    $64,400.00

      100/70  1092  Overtime Sworn 

     369,600.00

         

     Total:

    $434,000.00
                     
  8. TRANSFER up to $16,566.35 from Fund 55X/46, Securing the Cities, Account 46L299, to the General Fund 100/46, Revenue Source Code 5346, for reimbursement of grant funded fringe benefits.

  9. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the above recommendations will provide allocations to various City departments and Los Angeles STC primary participants from the FY 2014 STC grant award, as well as allow for the continued expenditures of the FY 2012 and 2013 STC grant awards. No matching funds are required. This action is in compliance with City financial policies in that all grant eligible costs are fully covered by grant funds.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(24)14-1483
14-1483

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappropriation of Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Program (RCPP) grant funds.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER appropriations and create new appropriation accounts within the FY 2011 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program Fund 55H/46, as follows:
       

      Fund/Dept No Account Title

    Amount

     From: 55H/46 46K170  Police 

    $6,018.29

      55H/46  46K135  Emergency Management

    231,333.70

      55H/46  46J668  Partner Jurisdictions 

     14,247.86

      55H/46  46K138  Fire

     38,409.58

         

     Total:

    $290,0009.43
             
      Fund/Dept No Account Title

    Amount

     To:

    55H/46  46L170  Police 

    $8,423.29

      55H/46  46L135  Emergency Management

    216,471.56

      55H/46 46J835  EMD Operating Expense

     26,705.00

      55H/46  46L138  Fire 

     38,409.58

         

     Total:

    $290,0009.43
                   
  2. TRANSFER appropriations from Fund 55H/46 to the General Fund to reimburse 2011 RCPP related expenditures, as follows:
           

      Fund/Dept No Account Title

    Amount

     From: 55H/46 46L170  Police 

    $8,423.29

      55H/46  46L135  Emergency Management

     216,471.56

      55H/46  46L138  Fire 

     38,409.58

         

     Total:

    $263,304.43
             
      Fund/Dept No Account Title

    Amount

     To:

    100/70  001012  Salaries Sworn 

    $8,423.29

      100/35  001010  Salaries General 

     216,471.56

      100/38  001012  Salaries Sworn 

    38,409.58

         

     Total:

    $263,304.43
                    
  3. TRANSFER cash from Fund 55H/46 to reimburse the General Fund on an as-needed basis, upon presentation of proper documentation from the Emergency Management Department (EMD), and the Los Angeles Fire and Police Departments, subject to the approval of the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety to prepare Controller instructions for any technical accounting adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the above recommendations will allow for the continued expenditure of the FY RCPP grant award. This action is in compliance with City financial policies in that budgeted funds and grant receipts are sufficient to support the costs of the program.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)
 
ITEM NO.(25)14-0458
14-0458

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to extending the terms of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13 Anti-Human Traffic Task Force Program grant agreement, and the contract with the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:

    1. Accept the no-cost extension for the 2012-13 Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force Program from the State of California Office of Emergency Services, extending the grant period from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.

    2. Execute a Grant Award Amendment on behalf of the City, for the period July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, for a sum not to exceed the previously awarded funding amount of $273,729, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

    3. Execute the Third Amendment to Contract No. C-123139 with the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking, to extend the term, with no additional funding, to June 30, 2015, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:

    1. Continue to expend the supplemental grant funds in accordance with the grant requirements.

    2. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in Police Department Grants Fund No. 399/70.

    3. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will have no fiscal impact inasmuch as the above recommendations extend the term of the 2012-13 Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force Program grant and that of the contract with the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking with no changes to previously awarded grant funding. There is no match requirement for the grant and no impact on the General Fund. Acceptance of the supplemental grant and approval of the above recommendations are in compliance with City financial policies in that one-time funds are used for one-time purposes.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(26)14-0239
14-0239

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program and establishment of a grant receivable account.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Director of Planning to execute any necessary funding and contractual documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, for grants to the Department of City Planning (DCP) approved in the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish a $491,770 Grant Receivable Account and an Appropriation Unit No. 68L208, entitled Planning for Infill, within DCP Grant Trust Fund No. 46Y/68, for reimbursement and disbursement of the grant funds.

    2. Appropriate a funding advance of $200,000 from the Reserve Fund to Fund No. 100/68, Account No. 3040 for Fiscal Year 2014-15.

  3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer to prepare a report analyzing the impact of the funding advance on the Reserve Fund.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The DCP reports that the City would be required to pay consultant invoices in advance of reimbursement by the Strategic Growth Council for the $491,700 to be spent over a three year period.  DCP and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) are including in the scope of work additional consultant services that are necessary to implement the changes in the transportation review process pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.  The additional services include updating the City's travel demand model, establishing cost recoverable fees, as well as staff training and outreach efforts.  The funding required for the complete program is estimated not to exceed $800,000, which requires approximately $310,000 above grant award.  The net difference of $310,000 would be allocated through money set aside in the Fiscal Year 2014-15 DCP budget from Measure R local return.  In addition, the City will provide in kind staff support from both DCP and LADOT to manage this program.  The staff positions are generally funded through the City's special transportation funds, such as Measure R and Proposition C.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(27)14-0070-S22
14-0070-S22

INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authorization to destroy obsolete records from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Pacific Area (PDX/14 - 18 Boxes) for the period of January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2011.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to authorize the destruction of certain obsolete records from the LAPD, Pacific Area (PDX/14 - 18 Boxes) for the period of January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2011.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that the retention of 18 records boxes beyond the required retention time period, based on industry commercial standard rates, will continue to cost the City the equivalent of a minimum of $2.92 per month, or $34.99 per year.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

[These records will be retained for a period of 60 days after the City Council’s action to authorize their destruction to allow for public inspection. Contact the Records Management Division at (213) 473-8449 or via email at Todd.Gaydowski@lacity.org to arrange for inspection of records.]

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(28)14-0070-S23
14-0070-S23

INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authorization to destroy obsolete records from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), West Los Angeles Area (PDX/08 - 25 Boxes) for the period of July 1, 1993 through December 31, 2005.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to authorize the destruction of certain obsolete records from the LAPD, West Los Angeles Area (PDX/08 - 25 Boxes) for the period of July 1, 1993 through December 31, 2005.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that the retention of 25 records boxes beyond the required retention time period, based on industry commercial standard rates, will continue to cost the City the equivalent of a minimum of $4.05 per month, or $48.60 per year.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

[These records will be retained for a period of 60 days after the City Council’s action to authorize their destruction to allow for public inspection. Contact the Records Management Division at (213) 473-8449 or via email at Todd.Gaydowski@lacity.org to arrange for inspection of records.]

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(29)14-0070-S24
14-0070-S24

INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authorization to destroy obsolete records from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), North Hollywood Area (PDX/15 - 7 Boxes) for the period of January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to authorize the destruction of certain obsolete records from the LAPD, North Hollywood Area (PDX/15 - 7 Boxes) for the period of January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that the retention of 7 records boxes beyond the required retention time period, based on industry commercial standard rates, will continue to cost the City the equivalent of a minimum of $1.13 per month, or $13.61 per year.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

[These records will be retained for a period of 60 days after the City Council’s action to authorize their destruction to allow for public inspection. Contact the Records Management Division at (213) 473-8449 or via email at Todd.Gaydowski@lacity.org to arrange for inspection of records.]

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(30)14-0070-S25
14-0070-S25

INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authorization to destroy obsolete records from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Central Traffic Division (PDX/24 - 129 Boxes) for the period of January 1, 1996 through December 31, 2008.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to authorize the destruction of certain obsolete records from the LAPD, Central Traffic Division (PDX/24 - 129 Boxes) for the period of January 1, 1996 through December 31, 2008.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that the retention of 129 records boxes beyond the required retention time period, based on industry commercial standard rates, will continue to cost the City the equivalent of a minimum of $20.90 per month, or $250.78 per year.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

[These records will be retained for a period of 60 days after the City Council’s action to authorize their destruction to allow for public inspection. Contact the Records Management Division at (213) 473-8449 or via email at Todd.Gaydowski@lacity.org to arrange for inspection of records.]

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(31)14-0070-S26
14-0070-S26

INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authorization to destroy obsolete records from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Southwest Division (PDX/03 - 249 Boxes) for the period of January 1, 1983 through December 31, 2005.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to authorize the destruction of certain obsolete records from the LAPD, Southwest Division (PDX/03 - 249 Boxes) for the period of January 1, 1983 through December 31, 2005.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that the retention of 249 records boxes beyond the required retention time period, based on industry commercial standard rates, will continue to cost the City the equivalent of a minimum of $40.34 per month, or $484.06 per year.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

[These records will be retained for a period of 60 days after the City Council’s action to authorize their destruction to allow for public inspection. Contact the Records Management Division at (213) 473-8449 or via email at Todd.Gaydowski@lacity.org to arrange for inspection of records.]

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(32)14-0070-S27
14-0070-S27

INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authorization to destroy obsolete records from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Juvenile Division (PDX/37 - 164 Boxes) for the period of January 1, 1982 through December 31, 2005.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to authorize the destruction of certain obsolete records from the LAPD, Juvenile Division (PDX/37 - 164 Boxes) for the period of January 1, 1982 through December 31, 2005.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that the retention of 164 records boxes beyond the required retention time period, based on industry commercial standard rates, will continue to cost the City the equivalent of a minimum of $26.57 per month, or $318.82 per year.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

[These records will be retained for a period of 60 days after the City Council’s action to authorize their destruction to allow for public inspection. Contact the Records Management Division at (213) 473-8449 or via email at Todd.Gaydowski@lacity.org to arrange for inspection of records.]

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(33)14-0974-S1
14-0974-S1

INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authorization to destroy obsolete records from the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions Department (FPP/01 - 45 boxes) for the period of December 12, 2012 through June 6, 2014.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to authorize the destruction of certain obsolete records from the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions Department (FPP/01 - 45 boxes) for the period of December 12, 2012 through June 6, 2014.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that the retention of 45 records boxes beyond the required retention time period, based on industry commercial standard rates, will continue to cost the City the equivalent of a minimum of $7.29 per month, or $87.48 per year.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

[Approval is sought to destroy these documents prior to the expiration of their full retention time period pursuant to the terms of Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 12.4. The documents have been imaged pursuant to the conditions of LAAC Section 12.4, and the image files will be maintained in two different file locations for the balance of their required retention time period.  It is also requested that dispensation with the usual 60 day hold from the date of Council approval be granted because these records have been imaged and the image copies are as readily available for California Public Records Act requests or discovery proceedings as the paper documents. Please contact the Records Management Division at (213) 473-8449 or via email at Todd.Gaydowski@lacity.org to arrange for inspection of records.]

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(34)14-1631
14-1631

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Ms. Dash Stolarz to the Rent Adjustment Commission.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Dash Stolarz to the Rent Adjustment Commission for the term ending May 20, 2018 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Stolarz resides in Council District Three. (Current Commission gender composition:  F=6; M-1.)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Filed.

 

Background Check:  Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 15, 2015

 

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

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(35)14-1707
14-1707
CD 4

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Cahuenga Boulevard and Hortense 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 December 11, 2014.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MARCH 18, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Cahuenga Boulevard and Hortense 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, $738.80 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 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:  March 11, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

SET FOR HEARING ON MARCH 18, 2015

ITEM NO.(36)14-1708
14-1708
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 Randall Street and Borden 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 December 11, 2014.  

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MARCH 18, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Randall Street and Borden Avenue (Reballot) 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, $276.14 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 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:  March 11, 2015)    

 

 

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

SET FOR HEARING ON MARCH 18, 2015

ITEM NO.(37)14-1709
14-1709
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 Lucile and Crestmont Avenues 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 December 11, 2014.  

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MARCH 18, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Lucile and Crestmont Avenues 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, $182.87 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 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:  March 11, 2015)

 

 

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

SET FOR HEARING ON MARCH 18, 2015

ITEM NO.(38)14-1748
14-1748
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 Cahuenga Boulevard and Addison 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 December 22, 2014.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MARCH 18, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Cahuenga Boulevard and Addison 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, $823.60 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 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:  March 11, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

SET FOR HEARING ON MARCH 18, 2015

ITEM NO.(39)14-1751
14-1751
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 Sheldon Street and Arleta 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 December 17, 2014.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MARCH 18, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Sheldon Street and Arleta 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, $1,463.00 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 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:  March 11, 2015)

 

 

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

SET FOR HEARING ON MARCH 18, 2015

ITEM NO.(40)14-1752
14-1752
CD 11

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Gorham and Amherst Avenues 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 December 22, 2014.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MARCH 18, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Gorham and Amherst Avenues 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, $453.52 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 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:  March 11, 2015)

 

 

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

SET FOR HEARING ON MARCH 18, 2015

ITEM NO.(41)14-1753
14-1753
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 8th and Francisco Streets 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 December 22, 2014.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MARCH 18, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the 8th and Francisco Streets 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, $2,059.61 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2014-15 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:  March 11, 2015)

 

 

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

SET FOR HEARING ON MARCH 18, 2015

ITEM NO.(42)15-0007
15-0007

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to setting the date for hearing objections against the 2015 Annual Weed and Brush Abatement Assessment Roll Schedule for locations stated on personal appeals attached to the file.  

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Government Code Sections 39560 to 39588, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:  

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION establishing MARCH 18, 2015, as the date for hearing objections to the proposed removal of weeds and/or rubbish, refuse and dirt upon certain streets, sidewalks, parkways and/or on or in front of certain private properties in the City of Los Angeles, and are a public nuisance, and declaring Council’s intention to order the abatement of said nuisance.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (
13)
; Absent: Huizar
, Parks
(2)

SET FOR HEARING ON MARCH 18, 2015

ITEM NO.(43)14-1700
14-1700

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER and CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the 2014-15 Departmental Personnel Ordinances.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying DEPARTMENTAL PERSONNEL ORDINANCES authorizing the employment of personnel for 2014-15 in the following Departments: 

 

a.  Aging  r.  Finance 
b.  Animal Services  s.  Fire 
c.  Building and Safety  t.  General Services 
d.  City Administrative Officer  u.  Housing and Community Investment 
e.  City Attorney  v.  Information Technology Agency 
f.  City Clerk  w.  Mayor 
g.  City Planning and Development x.  Neighborhood Empowerment 
h.  Controller  y.  Personnel 
i.  Convention and Tourism Development  z.  Police 
j.  Council  aa.  Public Works- Board
k.  Cultural Affairs  bb.  Public Works- Bureau of Contract Administration 
l.  Disability  cc.  Public Works- Bureau of Engineering 
m.  Economic and Workforce Development  dd.  Public Works- Bureau of Sanitation 
n.  El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument  ee.  Public Works- Bureau of Street Lighting 
o.  Emergency Management  ff.  Public Works-Bureau of Street Services
p.  Employee Relations Board  gg.  Transportation 
q.  Ethics Commission hh.  Zoo 


Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that funding for these positions is consistent with the 2014-15 Adopted Budget.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

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

 

 

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

 

ITEM NO.(44)

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 (LAHCID), Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the LAHCID's report attached to the Council File:

(a)14-0005-S492
14-0005-S492
CD 4

2400 North Beachwood Drive (Case No. 469360) Assessor I.D. No. 5580-007-001

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)
 
(b)14-0005-S493
14-0005-S493
CD 8

114 West 95th Street (Case No. 432689) Assessor I.D. No. 6053-008-007

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

(c)14-0005-S494
14-0005-S494
CD 9

1425 East 21st Street (Case No. 449556) Assessor I.D. No. 5119-030-007

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

(d)14-0005-S495
14-0005-S495
CD 9

253 West 59th Place (Case No. 383586)  Assessor I.D. No. 6005-013-027

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

(e)14-0005-S496
14-0005-S496
CD 9

950 East 43rd Street  (Case No. 352995) Assessor I.D. No. 5115-016-001

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

(f)14-0005-S497
14-0005-S497
CD 9

950 East 43rd Street  (Case No. 388259)  Assessor I.D. No. 5115-016-001

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

(g)14-0005-S498
14-0005-S498
CD 10

1922 South Curson Avenue  (Case No. 393965)  Assessor I.D. No. 5064-016-009

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

(h)14-0005-S499
14-0005-S499
CD 10

4028 West Adams Boulevard  (Case No. 120082)  Assessor I.D. No. 5051-004-018

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

(i)14-0005-S500
14-0005-S500
CD 10

4028 West Adams Boulevard  (Case No. 340216)  Assessor I.D. No. 5051-004-018

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

(j)14-0005-S501
14-0005-S501
CD 15

703 West 129th Street  (Case No. 453484)  Assessor I.D. No. 6117-021-018

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

(k)14-0005-S502
14-0005-S502
CD 1

944 North Dexter Street  (Case No. 115058)  Assessor I.D. No. 5477-021-023

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

(l)14-0005-S503
14-0005-S503
CD 1

944 North Dexter Street  (Case No. 243882)  Assessor I.D. No. 5477-021-023

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

(m)14-0005-S504
14-0005-S504
CD 2

12046 West Guerin Street  (Case No. 455538)  Assessor I.D. No. 2368-003-023

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

(n)14-0005-S505
14-0005-S505
CD 5

751 North Edinburgh Avenue  (Case No. 420702)  Assessor I.D. No. 5527-014-026

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

(o)14-0005-S506
14-0005-S506
CD 10

1914 South Shenandoah  (Case No. 474370)  Assessor I.D. No. 4302-021-014

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

(p)14-0005-S507
14-0005-S507
CD 10

2841 South Somerset Drive  (Case No. 473599)  Assessor I.D. No. 5050-015-021

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

(q)14-0005-S508
14-0005-S508
CD 10

3305 West 27th Street  (Case No. 475413)  Assessor I.D. No. 5052-014-008

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

(r)14-0005-S509
14-0005-S509
CD 11

11857 West Santa Monica Boulevard  (Case No. 235562)  Assessor I.D. No. 4263-032-033

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

(s)14-0005-S510
14-0005-S510
CD 11

11857 West Santa Monica Boulevard  (Case No. 423141)  Assessor I.D. No. 4263-032-033

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

(t)14-0005-S511
14-0005-S511
CD 14

537 South Lorena Street  (Case No. 384429)  Assessor I.D. No. 5186-008-012

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(45)10-2465
10-2465
CD 14

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 December 2,  2014)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (
10)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Fuentes
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(5)

CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 6, 2015

ITEM NO.(46)14-1435
14-1435
CD 15

COMMUNICATION FROM VICE-CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) response to the September 22, 2014 fire at the Port of Los Angeles.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RECEIVE and FILE Motion (Buscaino – Bonin) directing the LAFD to report relative to the September 22, 2014 fire at the Port of Los Angeles.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(47)14-1756
14-1756
CD 12

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSIONERS (Board) relative to proposed Amendment No. 2 to Lease Agreement No. C-109009 with Organization for the Needs of the Elderly generation, (ONEgeneration) for the continued operation and maintenance of the Mark Taper Intergenerational Center.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. APPROVE ONEgeneration's, a California non-profit Corporation, Proposition K grant-funded project for the refurbishment of existing restroom facilities and enhancement to existing child playground facilities, as further described in the December 15, 2014 Board report, attached to the Council file.

  2. APPROVE proposed Amendment No. 2 to Lease Agreement No. C-109009, with ONEgeneration substantially in the form in the Board Office, which changes the term of the Lease Agreement from twenty (20) to thirty (30) years for the continued operation and maintenance of the Mark Taper Intergenerational Center, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Board President and Secretary to execute Amendment No. 2 to Lease Agreement No. C-109009.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board reports that there is no fiscal impact to the General Fund associated with this action as all costs for the proposed improvement project will be paid for through the Proposition K. Grant.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

(Arts, Parks, Health, Aging and River Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

Adopted, (
13)
; Absent: Huizar
, Parks
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(48)14-1614
14-1614
CD 10

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (WESSON - O'FARRELL) relative to funding for the Washington Boulevard Corridor Enhancement Project.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Reappropriate within Community Development Trust Fund 424/43 as follows:

        Account Title

      Amount

      From:   43K186   Public Works Street Services       $526,468.61
         43K186 Public Works Street Services      40,667.90
         43K186 Public Works Street Services    100,000.00
         

       Total     

       $667,136.51
             
       

      Account

      Title

      Amount

       To: 43L186 Public Works Street Services  $667,136.51
                     
    2. Transfer and appropriate $667,136.51 from Community Development Trust Fund 424/43, Account 43L186 to Bureau of Street Services (BSS) Fund 100/86, Account 003040 - Contractual Services, for the Pico Washington Streetscape Project.

    3. Reappropriate within AB 1290 Fund 53P/28 as follows:
       

        Account 

      Title

      Amount

      From:   28K186   Public Works Street Services      $200,000.00
             
         Account Title

      Amount

       To: 28L186 Public Works Street Services  $200,000.00
             
    4. Transfer and appropriate $200,000 from AB 1290 Fund 53P/28, Account 28L186 to BSS Fund 100/86, Account 0030340 - Contractual Services, for the Washington Boulevard Project.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Director, BSS, or designee, to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, subject to the approval of the Chief Legislative Analyst.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(49)14-0011-S31
14-0011-S31
CD 14

MOTION (HUIZAR - BUSCAINO) relative to developing engineering plans and designs for a new pedestrian crosswalk and traffic signal plan at the intersection of 3rd and Omar Streets.  

 

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

 

TRANSFER $2,500 from the Council District 14 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50, to the Bureau of Engineering for the costs of B-Permit review of engineering plans, to be submitted by the Little Tokyo Community Council, for a new crosswalk to be installed and traffic signal plan at the intersection of 3rd and Omar Streets.

 

ADOPTED

 

SUBSTITUTE MOTION (HUIZAR - FUENTES)

 

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

 

TRANSFER $2,500 from the Council District 14 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50, to the Engineering Fund No. 834/50, Revenue Source Code 574203 for costs associated with installation of a new pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of 3rd & Omar Streets.

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (
14)
; Absent: Parks
(1)

 

ITEM NO.(50)14-1735
14-1735

MOTION (KREKORIAN - HUIZAR) relative to a waiver of conflict of interest regarding the Los Angeles Consolidated Correctional Treatment Facility and the existing Men's Central Jail.  

 

Recommendations for Council action:  

 

  1. APPROVE a waiver of conflict of interest requested from the law firm of Meyers Nave regarding the Los Angeles Consolidated Correctional Treatment Facility and the existing Men's Central Jail.  

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute the waiver on behalf of the City.

 

 

Adopted, (
13)
; Absent: Huizar
, Parks
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(51)14-1526
14-1526
CD 11

MOTION (BUSCAINO FOR BONIN - ENGLANDER) relative to amending prior Council action of November 14, 2014 regarding the People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) / Council District 11 / Personal Services Contract.

 

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

 

AMEND prior Council action of November 14, 2014, regarding the PATH / Council District 11 / Personal Services Contract, to adopt the following additional fund transfer instruction:

Transfer $50,000, within the Venice Area Surplus Real Property Trust Fund No. 434/50, from the F690 (2010) line item entitled Safe Parking Program, and $24,085 from the G194 (FY2011) line item entitled Transportation, and $1,100 in the 50C217 (FY2008) line item (TOTAL $75,185) to a new line item (FY2014) entitled PATH Outreach Contract. 

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Martinez
, Parks
(4)
 
ITEM NO.(52)14-0045-S1
14-0045-S1

MOTION (PRICE - O'FARRELL) relative to a request for a waiver from the Convention Center room rental fees for the Glamour Gowns 2015 event at the Los Angeles Convention Center on April 17-19, 2015.  

 

Recommendations for Council action:    

 

  1. FIND that the Glamour Gowns 2015 event, sponsored by CASA of Los Angeles, serves a public purpose in that it provides high-school aged girls in foster care with dresses and accessories for a special event while instilling self-esteem, self confidence and a feeling of self-worth.  

  2. APPROVE a fee waiver for the Glamour Gowns 2015 event, in the amount of $5,927.50 for Convention Center room rental fees, in accordance with the Convention Center Fee Subsidy Policy approved by the City Council (CF 08-0598).  

  3. ALLOCATE $5,927.50 from the General City Purposes fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0709 (CD-9 Community Services) to reimburse the Convention Center for this purpose.  

  4. INSTRUCT/AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to prepare, process and execute the necessary document(s) or agreement(s) with, or payment to, AEG Management LACC, LLC, 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; and, AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

 

Adopted, (
13)
; Absent: Huizar
, Parks
(2)

 

ITEM NO.(53)14-1737
14-1737
CD 1

MOTION (CEDILLO - LABONGE) relative to asserting jurisdiction over the November 12, 2014 East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission action (December 12, 2014 Letter of Determination) for the project located at 5137 North Figueroa Street (Case No. DIR-2013-2372-SPP-CCMP-1A).

 

Recommendations for Council action:  

 

  1. ASSERT jurisdiction, pursuant to Charter Section 245, over the November 12, 2014 East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission action (December 12, 2014 Letter of Determination), relative to the project located at 5137 North Figueroa Street (Case No. DIR-2013-2372-SPP-CCMP-1A), as further detailed in the text of this Motion.    

  2. REFER the matter, upon assertion of jurisdiction, to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee for review and consideration.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 14, 2015

 

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

 

10 VOTES REQUIRED

 

 

ADOPTED

 

AMENDING MOTION (CEDILLO - FUENTES)

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AMEND Recommendation No. 2 as follows:

 

2.    VETO and REMAND the matter, upon assertion of jurisdiction, back to the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission for further review and consideration.

  

to Adopt as Amended, (
14)
; Absent: Parks
(1)

 

ITEM NO.(54)14-1736
14-1736
CD 6

MOTION (MARTINEZ - WESSON) relative to funding for various street, sidewalk, median and related neighborhood improvement activities in Council District Six.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ALLOCATE $400,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281206 (CD 6 Redevelopment Projects-Services) to the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) for various street, sidewalk, median and related neighborhood improvement activities in Council District Six.

  2. DIRECT/AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to prepare the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) to LANI, or any other agency, organization, or entity, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the District 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 instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. 

 

 

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

 

MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
15-0023
15-0023MOTION (WESSON - ENGLANDER) relative to establishing regular Council meetings in the Van Nuys City Hall.
14-0876
14-0876MOTION (HUIZAR - BUSCAINO) relative to additional funding to finance the beautification projects in Council District 14.
10-0224
10-0224MOTION (HUIZAR - BUSCAINO) relative to amending Council file No. 10-0224 regarding an alley vacation in Council District 14 to revise condition 6F in the Bureau of Engineering's report.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
15-0004
15-0004
Nathalie Rayes Cedillo - Huizar
Gary SimonsEnglander - Bonin
Stef DietrichLaBonge - Price
Maria Elena DurazoKoretz - Cedillo - Huizar - Price
Detective Terry CarlosWesson - Fuentes
Marie RumseyO'Farrell - LaBonge
Mary ReynoldsWesson - Fuentes
Detective Salvatore LaBarbera      Wesson - Fuentes
Linda Murray Hofmans           LaBonge - Martinez
Mike NolanLaBonge - Fuentes
Arnold J. KleinerLaBonge - Englander
Susan Michele Le PreEnglander - Fuentes
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
15-0003
15-0003
Edward William Brooke III LaBonge - All Councilmembers
Ana Julia Ordonez Rivas Massiah         Wesson - All Councilmembers
Bess MyersonLaBonge - All Councilmembers
Dr. Maher HathoutLaBonge - All Councilmembers
Detective Wen-Jian LiuEnglander - All Councilmembers
Officer Rafael RamosEnglander - All Councilmembers
Amanda WashLaBonge - Price - All Councilmembers
Mary Dolores FarragherBonin - All Councilmembers
Joel GreenbergLaBonge - All Councilmembers
Governor Mario CuomoBuscaino - All Councilmembers
Norma OlivoCedillo - All Councilmembers
Stuart ScottCedillo - All Councilmembers
Rabbi Harold SchulweisKoretz - Krekorian - All Councilmembers
Louise ReinerO'Farrell - All Councilmembers
Air Asia Flight 8501LaBonge - All Councilmembers
ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Englander, Fuentes, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price and President Wesson (14); Absent: Parks (1)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Closing Text

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
 
 
 
By
 
 
 
        Council Clerk                                                PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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Regular meeting recessed at 11:01 am
Special meeting convened at 11:01 am
Special meeting adjourned at 11:16 am
Regular meeting convened at 11:16 am