California Lawyers Group LLP. (Lien: $6,569.80)

Premier National Realty Group Inc. (Lien: $5,935.51)

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of the alley northerly of Riverside Drive between Ben Avenue and Gentry Avenue (VAC-E1401241).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed vacation of the alley northerly of Riverside Drive between Ben Avenue and Gentry Avenue.
   
   
2. FIND that the vacation of the alley northerly of Riverside Drive between Ben Avenue and Gentry Avenue is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit A of the June 25, 2014 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   Alley Northerly of Riverside Drive Between Ben Avenue and Gentry Avenue.
   
   
4. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of the alley northerly of Riverside Drive between Ben Avenue and Gentry Avenue. Upon vacation of the alley, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the right-of-way. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved alley easement.
   
   
5. FIND that the vacation of the alley northerly of Riverside Drive between Ben Avenue and Gentry Avenue is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
6. FIND that the vacation of the alley northerly of Riverside Drive between Ben Avenue and Gentry Avenue is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
7. FIND that the vacation of the alley northerly of Riverside Drive between Ben Avenue and Gentry Avenue is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated June 25, 2014 with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980.00 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Administrative Code. Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the Administrative Code will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of the northwesterly side of Park Drive from Ewing Street to approximately 128 feet northeasterly thereof (VAC-E1401237).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed vacation of the northwesterly side of Park Drive from Ewing Street to approximately 128 feet northeasterly thereof.
   
   
2. FIND that the vacation of the northwesterly side of Park Drive from Ewing Street to approximately 128 feet northeasterly thereof is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the November 6, 2014 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   The northwesterly 60 feet of Park Drive from Ewing Street to approximately 128 feet northeasterly thereof.
   
   
4. FIND that the vacation of the area shown colored orange on Exhibit B of the November 6, 2014 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, be approved.
   
   
5. FIND that there is a public benefit to vacation of the northwesterly side of Park Drive from Ewing Street to approximately 128 feet northeasterly thereof. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the right-of-way. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easement.
   
   
6. FIND that the vacation of the northwesterly side of Park Drive from Ewing Street to approximately 128 feet northeasterly thereof is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
7. FIND that the vacation of the northwesterly side of Park Drive from Ewing Street to approximately 128 feet northeasterly thereof is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. FIND that the vacation of the northwesterly side of Park Drive from Ewing Street to approximately 128 feet northeasterly thereof is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
9. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated November 6, 2014 as amended in Committee deleting conditions 5a, 5b, 10 and 11.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980.00 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Administrative Code. Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the Administrative Code will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Heather Repenning to the Board of Public Works.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Heather Repenning to the Board of Public Works for term ending June 30, 2016, to fill the vacancy created by Ms. Barbara Romero, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Repenning resides in Council District 13. (Current commission gender composition: M = 3; F = 2)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

Background Check: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 27, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 24, 2015)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a moratorium on the issuance of building and demolition permits within proposed Historic Preservation Overlay Zones and prohibiting the issuance of building permits for the construction of residentially zoned properties where construction does not meet neighborhood-specific criteria.

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

1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Article III, Section 1, Class 2, Category 15302 and Article III, Section 1, Class 8 of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated February 11, 2015, to establish a temporary moratorium on the issuance of building and demolition permits within the following proposed Historic Preservation Overlay Zones: Sunset Square, Carthay Square, Holmby-Westwood, Oxford Square, and El Sereno-Berkshire Craftsman District.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated March 17, 2015, to establish temporary regulations, which limit the size of new single-family dwellings, on RA, RE, RS, and R1 zoned lots in the following neighborhoods: Valley Village, South Hollywood, La Brea Hancock Neighborhood, The Oaks of Los Feliz, Miracle Mile, Larchmont Heights, Lower Council District Five, Beverlywood, Inner Council District Five, Fairfax Area, Bel Air, Faircrest Heights Neighborhood, Kentwood, Mar Vista/East Venice, and Old Granada Hills.
   
   
4. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinances dated February 11, 2015, February 20, 2015, and February 24, 2015.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement:  Yes

For:  PICO Neighborhood Council

        Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council

        Glassell Park Neighborhood Council

(URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING)

INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES' REPORTS relative to the asset management and evaluation of City properties for City use and economic development.

1. INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
   
   
   1. AUTHORIZE the Municipal Facilities Committee to designate qualified City properties for economic development or other use, and to assign to appropriate City departments for implementation, subject to Council approval, all in conformance with the procedures described in Attachment A of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated October 28, 2014 (attached to Council file No. 12-1549-S3).
      
      
   2. APPOINT the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), or designee, as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Municipal Facilities Committee.
      
      
   3. INSTRUCT the heads of all departments, with the exception of the Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles World Airports, and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, to submit all requests for utilization, acquisition, relocation, transfer or disposition of City property to the Municipal Facilities Committee through the CAO Asset Management Strategic Planning (AMSP) Unit for consideration as outlined in the CAO report dated October 28, 2014.
      
      
   4. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to establish a new interest-bearing Economic Development Trust Fund (EDTF), to be administered by EWDD, to receive eligible proceeds from the sale or lease of City property for economic development purposes, in accordance with expenditure guidelines prepared by EWDD.
             
   5. REQUEST the EWDD to prepare guidelines for the expenditure of EDTF monies, for consideration and approval by the Municipal Facilities Committee.
      
      
   6. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish an account in the new EDTF authorized to collect the appropriate portion of sale or lease proceeds from the sale of economic development properties, pursuant to the guidelines outlined in this report and Controller instructions to be provided by EWDD.
      
      
   7. AUTHORIZE the EWDD to serve as Fund Administrator of the new EDTF and to administer the disbursement of such funds for economic development projects and programs, in accordance with the EDTF ordinance to be drafted and considered under separate cover.
      
      
   8. INSTRUCT the CAO and EWDD to report to Council and Mayor with proposed staffing recommendations to assist with implementation of the City's economic development goals concerning City property.
      
      
   9. DIRECT the CAO AMSP Unit and the EWDD to report annually to the Mayor and Council detailing property evaluations requested, under review, and completed; and, report with an update on the status of all properties being reused or redevelopment for non-municipal purposes.
             
2. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the Municipal Facilities Committee to designate qualified City properties for economic development or other use, and to assign to appropriate City departments for implementation, subject to Council approval, all in conformance with the procedures described in Attachment A of the CAO report dated October 28, 2014 (attached to Council file No. 12-1549-S3).
   
   
2. APPOINT the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Municipal Facilities Committee.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the heads of all departments, with the exception of Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles World Airports, and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, to submit all requests for utilization, acquisition, relocation, transfer or disposition of City property to the Municipal Facilities Committee through the CAO AMSP Unit for consideration as outlined in the CAO report dated October 28, 2014.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the CAO and EWDD to report to Council and Mayor with proposed staffing recommendations to assist with implementation of the City's economic development goals concerning City property.
   
   
5. DIRECT the CAO AMSP Unit and the EWDD to report annually to the Mayor and Council detailing property evaluations requested, under review, and completed; and, report with an update on the status of all properties being reused or redevelopment for non-municipal purposes.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst and EWDD to report in two weeks on Recommendation Nos. 4, 5, 6, and 7 in the CAO report dated October 28, 2014.
   
   
7. RECEIVE and FILE the CAO report dated August 19, 2014.
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations have no immediate impact on the General Fund. The recommended actions do propose that future proceeds from properties sold or leased for economic development purposes be dedicated to a new EDTF. To the extent that City properties may be sold for economic development purposes rather than as surplus properties, General Fund and Real Property Trust Fund revenues would be proportionately reduced, as the balance of proceeds would be dedicated to the EDTF.

The recommended actions also instruct the CAO and EWDD to prepare a report considering potential additional or reorganized staffing resources to evaluate and implement the disposition and development of City properties for economic development. That report will include a discussion of any cost implications associated with staffing recommendations.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Real Estate Asset Management Study by PA Consulting.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. NOTE and FILE the PA Consulting report on its study of the City's real estate asset management functions.
   
   
2. ADOPT in concept, PA Consulting's recommendations on a proposed 2014 Strategic Real Estate Plan, with the implementation of key recommendations to be considered separately by the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) in consultation with the affected City departments at a later date and forwarded to Mayor and Council for approval as necessary.
   
   
3. ADOPT in concept, PA Consulting's recommendations on portfolio optimization and implement recommendations, with the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), as priorities are identified.
   
   
4. DIRECT the General Services Department (GSD) to identify resources needed to begin clean-up of its existing real estate data during 2014-15.
   
   
5. DIRECT the GSD to submit a package in its Fiscal Year 2015-16 budget request, to implement a new Asset Management System, and, if necessary, a new Document Management System.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the GSD,  with the assistance of the Information Technology Agency, City Administrative Officer (CAO) and any other affected department to develop and release a Request for Proposals for the acquisition of a new Asset Management System, and, if necessary, a new Document Management System.
   
   
7. DIRECT the GSD to submit a Real Estate Improvement Plan to the MFC for service delivery improvements as an alternative to organization recommendations made by PA Consulting.
   
   
8. REQUEST the City Attorney to submit a budget request for one additional real estate attorney through the 2015-16 budget process.
   
   
9. DIRECT the EWDD to submit a package in its 2015-16 Budget request, for any resources needed to implement PA Consulting's recommendations.
   
   
10. INSTRUCT the CAO and GSD to look for savings in the current Fiscal Year 2014-15 for a new Asset Management System.
    
    
11. INSTRUCT the CAO and other departments as necessary, to report on hoteling options for departments to optimize the use of office space.
    
    
12. INSTRUCT the CAO, with assistance form the GSD and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report on the status of the Non-profit Leasing Policy.
    
    

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the MFC. Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to updated Findings for the height variance request for 360 North Stone Canyon Road.

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the FINDINGS submitted by Councilmember Paul Koretz on March 12, 2015 and titled Revised Findings for Height Variance, attached to the Council file, as the Findings of the Council for 360 North Stone Canyon Road.

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.

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal filed for property located at 21 Voyage Street.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (WLAAPC) as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
2. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Henry Ramirez / Jay Ramras (Representative: Henry Ramirez), from the entire determination of the WLAAPC, for a proposed request to permit the conversion of a recreation room into a third dwelling unit within an existing duplex, located at 21 Voyage Street, and THEREBY DISAPPROVE:
   
   
   1. A Specific Plan Exception to allow three dwelling units in lieu of the permitted two dwelling units.
      
      
   2. A Specific Plan Exception to permit six onsite vehicle parking spaces in lieu of the required six residential parking spaces and one guest parking space.
      
      
   3. Project Permit Compliance determination with the Venice Coastal Zone Specific Plan.
      
      
   4. A Coastal Development Permit for the proposed project.
      
      
   5. Mitigated Negative Declaration, ENV-2014-0365-MND.
      
      

Applicant:  Jay Ramras
Representative:  Henry Ramirez

Case No. APCW-2014-364-SPE-SPP-CDP

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

Community Impact Statement:  Yes

For:  Venice Neighborhood Council

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 2, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 1, 2015)

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding AB 428 (Nazarian), which would establish a tax credit for individuals who make seismic retrofits to their buildings.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Cedillo - Englander - Blumenfield), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2015-16 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 428 (Nazarian), which would establish a tax credit for individuals who make seismic retrofits to their buildings.
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Third (Mid-Year) Financial Status Report (FSR) and Addendum Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15.

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

1. APPROVE the recommendations of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) contained in the Mid-Year FSR dated March 3, 2015, attached to the Council file, and amended as follows:
   

    

   1. Amend Recommendation No. 3 of the Mid-Year FSR to reflect the Revised Attachment 5, attached to CAO Addendum Report dated March 20, 2015 on the Council file.
      
      
   2. Amend Recommendation No. 4 of the Mid-Year FSR to reflect the Revised Attachment 6, attached to CAO Addendum Report dated March 20, 2015 on the Council file.
      
      
   3. Amend Recommendation No. 5 of the Mid-Year FSR to reflect the Revised Attachment 7, attached to CAO Addendum Report dated March 20, 2015 on the Council file.
      
      
   4. Relative to Recommendation No. 11 of the Mid-Year FSR regarding funding for the Figueroa Plaza Tower Recovery/Renovation work, substitute the existing recommendation with the following language:
      
      Transfer $2,250,000 within the General Services Department Fund No. 100/40, from Account 003230, Petroleum, to Account 003040, Contractual Services, under the Miscellaneous Figueroa Plaza expense line item specifically for building lifecycle investment items as part of the 221 Figueroa Plaza Tower Recovery/Renovation Work. This work requires the approval of the Building Lifecycle/Betterment Working Group for items costing up to $500,000 and consideration and approval of the Municipal Facilities Committee for all higher cost items of $500,001 or more.

    

2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Fire Department, with the assistance of the Personnel Department, CAO and Chief Legislative Analyst, to develop and report back with a short term and long term plan to expedite the hiring of firefighter recruits prior to proceeding with a June 2015 class.
   
   
3. TRANSFER $84,500 from Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) Enterprise Fund 48R/08/08L601 to Information Technology Agency 48R/08/08L132 in order to replace one of two Time Warner Cable lines to City Hall which is no longer operable. This second line would prevent saturation and improve the performance of the LADBS network.
   
   
4. TRANSFER $380,000 from Fund 41M/43, Code Enforcement Trust Fund 43L411 to 48R/08/08L601 to allow LADBS to establish an interface between its Code Enforcement Information Systems with the Foreclosure Registry Program.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections as necessary to those transactions included in this report to implement Mayor and Council intentions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approximately $72.41 million in expenditure shortfalls and major unbudgeted expenses are identified in the Mid-Year FSR. The actions in this report reduce the deficit to $22.74 million. Transfers, appropriations and other adjustments totaling approximately $133 million are recommended in Sections 1 and 2. This includes $14.41 million in Reserve Fund appropriations/reappropriations, $5.6 million in MICLA reauthorizations and transfers, and transfer of $18 million to the UB, Reserve for Economic Uncertainties to offset citywide shortfalls.

Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the issuance of lease revenue bonds is a General Fund obligation. The re-authorization to use debt financing provided for in the Adopted Budget will cause the City to borrow approximately $5.6 million (includes cost of capital improvements for the Convention Center, costs of issuance, and debt service reserve fund) at a five percent interest rate. The total estimated debt service is $9 million which includes the borrowing amount and interest ($3.4 million). During the life of the bonds, the estimated average annual debt service is $450,000 over 20 years. The CAO notes that actual interest rates may differ as rates are dependent on market conditions at the time of issuance.

In accordance with the City's Debt Management Policy, the City has set debt ceilings to use as a guide in evaluating the affordability for future debt. The debt ceiling for non-voter direct debt service as percent of General Fund Revenues is six percent. The City is currently at 4.6 percent.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AGING AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for approval to negotiate a contract with Critical Signal Technologies to provide services citywide for the Emergency Alert Response System (EARS) Program funded by Community Development Block Grant funds.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA), to negotiate a contract with the proposed contractor, Critical Signal Technologies for the period of April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2019, to provide EARS services on a citywide basis, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. At the discretion of the City, the contract may be extended for a period of up to three additional years in one-year increments, depending on the availability of funds, the contractor's performance, and the best interests of the City.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to increase the appropriations within the Senior Human Services Program Fund Number 42J to cover the period from October 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015 as follows:
   
   

   Account	Title	Amount
   02L332	EARS	$86,077

3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to disburse funds to the recommended service provider upon submission of proper demand from the General Manager, LADOA, or designee.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to prepare Controllers instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and INSTRUCT the Controller to implement the instructions.
                 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOA reports that its proposed actions will facilitate the selection of the senior service provider for the delivery of EARS Program services. The ensuing contract will be funded with anticipated Community Development Block Grant funds under the City of Los Angeles 41st Program Year Consolidated Plan. No City General Funds are required for this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed first amendment to the agreement with Ports America Cruise, Inc. to operate, manage, and maintain the Port of Los Angeles Cruise Terminal at Berths 90-93 and at the Outer Harbor overflow facilities (Overflow Facilities) located at Berth 46.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Los Angeles Harbor Department that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article Ill, Section 1 (14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the first amendment to Operating Agreement No. 3112 between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and Ports America Cruise, Inc.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the Harbor Department's proposed first amendment to Agreement No. 3112 with Ports America Cruise will do the following: increase the maximum compensation for the Overflow Facilities from $75,000 to $150,000 per ship call in allowable expenses to service larger vessels at the Berths; pay a one-time reimbursement to Ports America Cruise of $198,816 for the purchase of gangways systems used at the Overflow Facilities; increase the fixed monthly management fee from $125,000 per month to $127,000 per month due to an annually adjusted increase of the Consumer Price Index rate; and, revise contract language that to reduce the number of days that Ports America Cruise has to notify the Harbor Department in advance for pass through reimbursement for three or more cruise vessel calling at the Overflow Facilities, from the current 60 days to a proposed 15 days. There is no impact on the City General Fund and funding for the proposed amendment has been included in the Harbor Revenue Fund. Any future funding for the agreement will be requested as part of the Harbor Department's annual budget process.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – APRIL 17, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – APRIL 17, 2015)

1205 South Hoover Street (Case No. 394973) Assessor I.D. No. 5076-015-018

640 South Veteran Avenue (Case No. 458210) Assessor I.D. No. 4363-013-042

709 East 108th Street (Case No. 485510) Assessor I.D. No. 6051-023-013

728 West 47th Street (Case No. 4769) Assessor I.D. No. 5018-026-023

9014 South Central Avenue (Case No. 466606) Assessor I.D. No. 6043-007-020

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of CHRIS O'DONNELL on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  

Recommendation for Council action:    

APPROVE the installation of the name of Chris O'Donnell at 6681 Hollywood Boulevard.  

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

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

Recommendation for Council action:    

APPROVE the installation of the name of Jim Parsons at 6533 Hollywood Boulevard.  

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

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

Recommendation for Council action:    

APPROVE the installation of the name of Ed Harris at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard.  

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

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

Recommendation for Council action:    

APPROVE the installation of the name of Will Ferrell at 6767 Hollywood Boulevard.  

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

MOTION (HUIZAR - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for costs associated with the use of a mobile-stage by Midnight Mission for their Easter Event on April 5, 2015 in Council District 14.

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

TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE  $696 from the Unappropriated balance Fund No. 100/58 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1090 (Salaries-Overtime), for costs associated with the use of a mobile stage by Midnight Mission in Council District 14.

MOTION (LABONGE - O'FARRELL) relative to funding for tree trimming project between DeLongpre Avenue and Melrose Avenue in Hollywood Council District Four.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ALLOCATE $1810.48 from the Council District Four portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43/50 for the posting of Temporary No Parking Signage to allow for tree trimming on Highland Avenue.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT/AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting, to pay the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) this amount for this purpose through an Internal Exchange Document to Fund No. 100/94, Department Revenue 4293TT, Revenue Source 4293.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make clarifications or corrections to the above instructions as may be necessary to implement the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (O'FARRELL - KREKORIAN - WESSON) relative to amending prior council action of November 14, 2014 regarding the 2015 Council Recess Schedule.

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND prior Council action of November 14, 2014 to include an additional day of Council Recess on April 24, 2015, in recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2003-1341 located at 7871 Coldwater Canyon Avenue southerly of Roscoe Boulevard.

(Quimby Fee: $1,514)

Subdivider: Tiburcio Gutierrez and Leticia Gutierrez; Engineer/Surveyor: Pablo Beltran Sanchez

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Lazarof v. City of Los Angeles, et al, Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. BS146304. (This matter involves consideration of the trial court's issuance of an interlocutory Writ of Mandate.)

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on March 24, 2015.) 

MOTION (WESSON - PRICE) relative to amending prior Council actions of June 27, 2012, October 29, 2013, December 4, 2013 and January 30, 2015 for the Cochran Avenue Community Greening Project in Council District 10.

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

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

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Regular meeting recessed at 11:35 am
Special meeting convened at 11:35 am
Special meeting adjourned at 11:45 am
Regular meeting convened at 11:45 am