Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, February 11, 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, Cedillo, Englander, Fuentes,  LaBonge, O'Farrell, Price and President Wesson (10); Absent: Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, 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 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)15-0170-S5
15-0170-S5

Eminence Home Health Care Inc.  (Lien: $23,476.44)

 

 

Adopted, (
13)
; Absent: Koretz
, Martinez
(2)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED

ITEM NO.(2)14-0160-S367
14-0160-S367
CD 8

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF 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 and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code, for property located at 825 West 106th Street.  (Lien: $1,018.50)  

 

(Continued from Council meeting of January 28, 2015) 

 

 

Adopted as Amended, (
14)
; Absent: Martinez
(1)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ADOPTED AS AMENDED TO REDUCE OVERALL DEBT TO $448.56; AND, DUE TO PARTIAL PAYMENT OF $356.16, CONFIRM LIEN OF $92.40.

ITEM NO.(3)14-0160-S385
14-0160-S385
CD 15

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF 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 and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code, for property located at 1028 North Broad Avenue. (Lien: $3,227.68)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of February 4, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (
14)
; Absent: Martinez
(1)

RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS SUBJECT PROPERTY WAS DETERMINED TO BE AN OWNER-OCCUPIED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AND THUS EXEMPT FROM LIEN PROCESSING

ITEM NO.(4)14-1338
14-1338
CD 6

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Keswick Street and Klump Avenue 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 January 21, 2015)

 

 

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

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED

ITEM NO.(5)14-1339
14-1339
CD 6

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Keswick Street and Bakman Avenue 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 January 21, 2015)  

 

 

Adopted, (
12)
; Absent: Koretz
, Martinez
, Parks
(3)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED

ITEM NO.(6)14-1340
14-1340
CD 6

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Keswick Street and Bonner Avenue 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 January 21, 2015)  

 

 

Adopted, (
12)
; Absent: Koretz
, Martinez
, Parks
(3)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED

ITEM NO.(7)14-1341
14-1341
CD 6

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Keswick Street and Fair Avenue 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 January 21, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (
12)
; Absent: Koretz
, Martinez
, Parks
(3)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED

ITEM NO.(8)14-1342
14-1342
CD 6

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Keswick Street and Ensign Avenue 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 January 21, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (
12)
; Absent: Koretz
, Martinez
, Parks
(3)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED

ITEM NO.(9)14-1343
14-1343
CD 6

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Keswick Street and Case Avenue 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 January 21, 2015)  

 

 

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

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED

Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(10)14-1500
14-1500
CD 4

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the selection of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (Live Nation) as the highest ranked proposer to the Request for Proposal (RFP) for concessions and operations of the Greek Theatre.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOT CONCUR with the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners' (Board) action of October 23, 2014 to approve the Strategic Advisory Group LLC's recommended selection of Live Nation as the highest ranked proposer to the RFP for concessions and operations of the Greek Theatre.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board reports that authorization to enter into discussions for a new concessions agreement has no impact on the General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

 

Submitted by:

 

Hollywood United Neighborhood Council

Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council

Atwater Village Neighborhood Council

Studio City Neighborhood Council

Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council

Los Feliz Neighborhood Council

Silver Lake Neighborhood Council

Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council

East Hollywood Neighborhood Council

 

(Council may recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(5) in order to confer with legal counsel concerning significant exposure to litigation in the form of a threat of litigation regarding the matter described hereinabove.)

 

 

ADOPTED

 

AMENDING MOTION (LABONGE - PRICE)

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to consider preparing, in consultation with the community and the Arts, Parks, Health, Aging and River Committee, a new Request for Proposal for concessions and operations of the Greek Theatre to be released after review and approval by the City Council.

 

 

Adopted as Amended, (
11)
; Nays: Bonin
, Buscaino
, Parks
(3)
; Absent: Martinez
(1)

 

Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(11)15-0078
15-0078
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 Sunset Boulevard and Van Ness 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 January 22, 2015.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 15, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Sunset Boulevard and Van Ness 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, $3,587.98 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:  April 8, 2015)

 

 

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

ORDINANCE OF INTENTION ADOPTED - SET FOR HEARING APRIL 15, 2015

ITEM NO.(12)15-0079
15-0079
CD 7

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the San Fernando Road and Oro Grande 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 January 22, 2015.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 15, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the San Fernando Road and Oro Grande 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, $2,421.89 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:  April 8, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (
13)
; Absent: Koretz
, Martinez
(2)

ORDINANCE OF INTENTION ADOPTED - SET FOR HEARING APRIL 15, 2015

ITEM NO.(13)15-0080
15-0080
CD 3

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Ventura Boulevard and Kelvin 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 January 22, 2015.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 15, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Ventura Boulevard and Kelvin 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, $1,451.50 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:  April 8, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (
13)
; Absent: Koretz
, Martinez
(2)

ORDINANCE OF INTENTION ADOPTED - SET FOR HEARING APRIL 15, 2015

ITEM NO.(14)15-0081
15-0081
CD 9, 14

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

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated January 22, 2015.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 15, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Figueroa Street and Venice Boulevard Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,804.10 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:  April 8, 2015)

 

 

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

ORDINANCE OF INTENTION ADOPTED - SET FOR HEARING APRIL 15, 2015

ITEM NO.(15)15-0082
15-0082
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 Van Nuys and Magnolia Boulevards 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 January 22, 2015.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 15, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Van Nuys and Magnolia Boulevards 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, $4,566.52 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:  April 8, 2015)

 

 

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

ORDINANCE OF INTENTION ADOPTED - SET FOR HEARING APRIL 15, 2015

MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
15-0166
15-0166MOTION (ENGLANDER - BONIN) relative to retroactively approving a Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and GELB Enterprises.
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
15-0003
15-0003
Rise K. Phillips Parks
Benny BusbyWesson - All Councilmembers
Brownee Jewel Vickers          Wesson - All Councilmembers
ENDING ROLL CALL
Ending Roll Call

Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Englander, Fuentes, Koretz, Krekorian  LaBonge,  O'Farrell, Parks, Price and President Wesson (13); Absent: Huizar and Martinez  (2)

Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Closing Text

ATTEST:                 Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By

Council Clerk                      PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL