Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM

ALL ITEMS FORTHWITH

(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL

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

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-S6
15-0170-S6
CD 5

Auto Spa Connection Inc. (Lien: $11,341.70)

 

 

Adopted, (
14)
; Absent: Englander
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED 
(b)15-0170-S7
15-0170-S7
CD 5

Bob M. Cohen and Associates Law Corporation (Lien: $19,304.85)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, Martinez
, Price
(4)

RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE TAX LIABILITY HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL

ITEM NO.(2)14-0160-S380
14-0160-S380
CD 2

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 10616 West Rainier Street. (Lien: $2,571.30)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of Februry 18, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, Martinez
, Price
(4)

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

ITEM NO.(3)15-0179
15-0179
CD 5,10,13

HEARING COMMENTS and CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) relative to the issuance of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $16,400,000 to finance, refinance or reimburse the costs of acquiring, constructing, installing, renovating and equipping of facilities for the benefit of AIDS Healthcare Foundation.

 

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

  1. HOLD a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding the issuance of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $16,400,000 to finance, refinance or reimburse the costs of acquiring, constructing, installing, renovating and equipping of facilities for the benefit of AIDS Healthcare Foundation.

  2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the Public Finance Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $16,400,000 for the purpose of financing, refinancing or reimbursing the costs of acquiring, constructing, installing, renovating and equipping of facilities for the benefit of AIDS Healthcare Foundation.


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

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED

ITEM NO.(4)15-0157
15-0157
CD 14

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement lying on 1st Street westerly of Boyle Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-1844).

 

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

 

  1. FIND that the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement lying on 1st Street westerly of Boyle Avenue is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement lying on 1st Street westerly of Boyle Avenue as shown colored red on Exhibit A of the February 11, 2015 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition:

    That petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering with respect to the payment of the document recording fee.

  3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated February 11, 2015, to approve the petitioner's request for the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement lying on 1st Street westerly of Boyle Avenue.

  4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE authorizing the quitclaim of a sanitary sewer easement lying on 1st Street westerly of Boyle Avenue, which has been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney.

  5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action and Ordinance to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $6,869.40 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

 

 

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

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED

ITEM NO.(5)15-0139
15-0139
CD 14

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes on the northwest side of Neola Street and the west side of Figueroa Street (Right of Way No. 36000-2053).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes on the northwest side of Neola Street and the west side of Figueroa Street is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer to dedicate the easement for sidewalk purposes on the northwest side of Neola Street and the west side of Figueroa Street, as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the February 4, 2015 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for sidewalk purposes on the northwest side of Neola Street and the west side of Figueroa Street, as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the February 4, 2015 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,317 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Administrative Code. No additional City Funds are needed.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, Martinez
, Price
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(6)13-0478
13-0478

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Sections 61.162, 62.163 and 62.169 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to allow landscaping, including the planting of edible plant materials, within the parkway portion of the street in an area zoned for residential use.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Sections 61.162, 62.163 and 62.169 of the LAMC to allow landscaping, including the planting of edible plant materials, within the parkway portion of the street in an area zoned for residential use.

 

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, (
14)
; Absent: Englander
(1)
 
ITEM NO.(7)15-0202
15-0202
CD 15

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a height district change request for 255-295 West 8th Street.

 

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. 15-0202 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-2014-1880-MND] filed on November 20, 2014.

  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Harbor Area Planning Commission (HAPC) as the Findings of the Council.

  3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the HAPC, effecting a height district change from RD1.5-1XL to RD1.5-1LD with the proposed D development limitation to limit a maximum height of 50 feet, for the proposed construction of 24 dwelling units with a total of 48 parking spaces located at 255-295 West 8th Street.

  4. 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 fes to cover the cost of such monitoring.

  5. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

    Applicant:  San Pedro Investors, LLC
    Representative:  Dominic Hong/BID Group, Inc.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 20, 2015

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 20, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (
13)
; Absent: Englander
, Martinez
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(8)15-0118
15-0118
CD 7

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change request for 13673-13689 West Foothill Boulevard.

 

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. 15-0118 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-2014-2513-MND] filed on September 26, 2014.

  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC) as the Findings of the Council.

  3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the NVAPC, effecting a zone change from [Q]C2-1VL/P-1 to (T)C2-1VL, for the proposed construction of a 2,240 square foot Starbucks Coffee drive-through and a 5,500 square foot multi-tenant commercial building, for property located at 13673-13689 West Foothill Boulevard.

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

  5. 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 fes to cover the cost of such monitoring.

  6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

    Applicant:  Aris Sarigianides
    Representative:  Stephen Shaw, ADN Architects

    Case No.  APCNV-2014-2512-ZC-CU-ZV-SPR

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 29, 2015

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 29, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (
13)
; Absent: Englander
, Martinez
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(9)15-0138
15-0138
CD 13

NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change request for properties at 1350-60 North Western Avenue, 5433-99 West Fernwood Avenue and 1377 North Serrano 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 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. 15-0138  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 Negative Declaration [ENV-2014-3584-ND] filed on November 7, 2014.

  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC) as the Findings of the Council.

  3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE to modify Q Qualified conditions imposed by Ordinance No. 167247, approved by the CLAAPC, subject to Conditions of Approval, for properties at 1350-1360 North Western Avenue; 5433-99 West Fernwood Avenue; and 1377 North Serrano Avenue, with no proposed development project for the subject site.

  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.

    Applicant:  SoCal North Serrano LLP, Marc Annotti
    Representative:  Kyndra Joy Casper, Liner LLP

    Case No.  APCC-2014-3583-ZC

 

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2015

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (
13)
; Absent: Englander
, Martinez
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(10)15-0098
15-0098
CD 2

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment and zone change for property at 6724 North Allott 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. 15-0098 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning (DCP) in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV-2014-1751-MND] filed on October 17, 2014.

  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.

  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor, and the Director of Planning, on behalf of the LACPC APPROVING the proposed General Plan Amendment to the Van Nuys/North Sherman Oaks Community Plan from Very Low Residential to Low Residential land use designation over the portion of the property that will be future parcels B and C for property at 6724 North Allott Avenue within the Van Nuys/North Sherman Oaks Community Plan.

  4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the LACPC, effecting a zone change from R1-1 to (Q)R1-1 over the portion of the property that will be future parcels B and C, subject to Conditions of Approval, for property located at 6724 North Allott Avenue. The project involves the subdivision of an existing 33,159 square foot parcel into three parcels and the construction of two single family dwellings, in newly created parcel B and parcel C in conjunction with Parcel Map PMLA-2011-1236-M1. The existing dwelling on Parcel A will remain.

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

  6. INSTRUCT the DCP to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.

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

  8. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.

  9. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

    Applicant:  Robert Saribekyan
    Representative:  Jag Narayan

    Case No.  CPC-2014-1750-GPA-ZC

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 12, 2015

 

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

 

 

 

Adopted, (
13)
; Absent: Englander
, Martinez
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(11)14-1701
14-1701
CD 14

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to issuing a revocable permit for the Factory Place project involving a seismic retrofit that will encroach into the public right-of-way.

 

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

 

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to issue a revocable permit for the following item encroaching into the public right-of-way on Factory Place, in the Central Industrial Redevelopment Project area, subject to the applicant satisfying the conditions for said permit:

The seismic retrofit will require a concrete facade for a shotcrete concrete shear wall connection and architectural detail to be constructed on the new concrete facade that will encroach into the public right-of-way by up to 12 inches.

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: Englander
, Krekorian
, Martinez
, Price
(4)
 
ITEM NO.(12)14-0748
14-0748

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to stormwater management guidelines for public street construction and reconstruction.

 

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

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), in conjunction with the Bureau of Street Services (BSS), Bureau of Engineering (BOE), Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance that incorporates stormwater management checklist requirements for public right-of-way (ROW) projects as follows:

    1. Checklist requirements consisting of the following:

      1. Water quality improvement and regulatory standards

      2. Stormwater infiltration/filtration feasibility

      3. Drainage capacity/flood mitigation 

    2. Checklist requirements to be applied to the following public ROW activities:

      1. Department of Public Works projects by private contractors and capital projects by City Departments such as streets, sewers, storm drains, bridges, street lights, traffic signals, bike lanes and landscaping.

      2. B-Permit projects (City/Non-City) - large projects in the public ROW often as part of development projects or projects by City Departments other than the Department of Public Works.

      3. Assessment projects (new sewers, streets, street lights, etc. paid by property owners)

    3. Checklist requirements to be applied to the following public ROW projects contingent on requirement feasibility/applicability to projects (i.e., an impervious surface, no drainage capacity):

      1. U-Permits - excavation in the streets by utilities

      2. E-Permits - excavations in the street by other entities

      3. A-Permits - curbs/sidewalks/driveways

      4. S-Permits - sewer connections

      5. R-Permits - revocable permits for conditional encroachment

  2. INSTRUCT the BOS, in conjunction with the BSS, BOE, and LADWP, to develop a Stormwater Management Handbook for Public ROW projects that consists of the following implementation/administration elements for consideration by the Board of Public Works:

    1. Defines green/sustainable elements for projects including acceptable practices, design recommendations, and sizing guidance.

    2. Defines feasibility/applicability standards including Best Management Practice selection and selecting design and performance goads on a site-specific basis.

    3. Details operations and maintenance activities, frequencies, and requirements for green/sustainable street elements; identify the party or parties responsible for ongoing operations and maintenance and related activities.

  3. INSTRUCT the CAO and the CLA, in conjunction with the BOS, BSS, BOE, and LADWP, to identify potential funding strategies to support related programs and activities, such as permit/in-lieu fees.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  Yes

 

For: Glassell Park Neighborhood Council

 

 

Adopted, (
14)
; Absent: Englander
(1)
 
ITEM NO.(13)13-0882
13-0882

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to contracting authorities and budget modifications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant award.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:

    1. Modify the existing grant budget for the FY 2013 UASI grant by reallocating funds between projects as described in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report to the Mayor and Council dated February 25, 2015 (attached to the Council file).

    2. Negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a contract with a vendor to conduct WebEOC Board enhancement and development, for a term of up to 12 months within the grant performance period, and for an amount not to exceed $75,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

    3. Negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a sole source contract with Northrop Grumman Corporation to expand the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Regional Video Command Center System's microwave network to include Pacific Area Station, for a term of up to 12 months within the grant performance period, and for an amount not to exceed $150,287, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

    4. Negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a contract amendment with Accuvant Labs, Inc., to fund cyber threat analysis software, administrator training, and additional project management and system development costs, for a term of up to 12 months within the grant performance period, and for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer appropriations within Fund 55Y, as follows:

     
               Fund/Dept AccountTitleAmount
    From:  55Y/46 46K938LAFD Projects$484,017
                55Y/4646K970LAPD PSC  500,000
                                           Total:$984,017
        
                Fund/DeptAccountTitleAmount
       To:    55Y4646K946Grant Management & Admin$718,040
                 55Y4646K668Partner Jurisdictions  265,977
                                           Total:$984,017

     

  3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to approval of the 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 2013 UASI grant. These actions are in compliance with City financial policies in that grant funds are sufficient to support the grant activities.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, Martinez
, Price
(4)
 
ITEM NO.(14)14-1637
14-1637

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to modifying the budget and reallocating funds for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the time extension of the FY 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program award, extending the grant performance period to March 31, 2015.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to modify the existing grant budget for the FY 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program grant award by reallocating funds as described within the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report to the Mayor and Council dated February 18, 2015 (attached to the Council file).

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Transfer appropriations within Fund 53D, FY10 JAG, as follows:
             
                 Fund/Dept AccountTitleAmount
      From: 53D/4646G305County of LA JAG Allocation $377,579.31
          
                Fund/DeptAccountTitleAccount
      To:     53D/4646L112City Attorney

      $377,579.31

          
    2. Transfer appropriations from Fund 53D, FY10 JAG to the General Fund to reimburse FY 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant related expenditures, as follows:
               
                 Fund/Dept AccountTitleAmount
      From: 53D/4646L112City Attorney $377,579.31
          
                Fund/DeptAccountTitleAccount
      To:    100/12001010Salaries, General  $377,579.31
            
  4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approving the above recommendations will allow for the continued expenditure of the FY 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. There is a General Fund impact of $344,310 in salaries not covered by the grant. The City Attorney's Office will absorb the General Fund impact within its existing budget and no additional appropriations are recommended.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, Martinez
, Price
(4)
 
ITEM NO.(15)15-0073
15-0073

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Introducing New Tools based on Evidence and Risk assessment to Confirm Eligibility for Prosecution Treatment (Project INTERCEPT) grant award for use by the City Attorney.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute the Project INTERCEPT grant award between the City of Los Angeles and the Office of Justice Programs for the period October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2016, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to accept the Project INTERCEPT grant award in the amount of $435,253 for the period October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2016.

  3. RESOLVE that position authority is APPROVED and CONFIRMED for two Administrative Coordinator II positions in the City Attorney's Office for the period January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish a receivable in the amount of $435,253 within Fund 368/12.

    2. Establish a new appropriation within Fund 368/12, as follows:

      Account Title Amount
      12L231FY 14-15 Smart Prosecution$435,253
         
    3. Transfer $60,060 from Fund 368/12, Account 12L231- FY14-15 Smart Prosecution to Fund 100/12, Account 001020 Salaries Grant Reimbursed.

    4. Upon receipt of grant funds, transfer up to $79,142 from Fund 368/12, Account 12L231 to Fund 100/12, Revenue Source 5301, Reimbursement from Other Funds/Dept.

  5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council calendar for JULY 1, 2015, the following action relative to the Smart Prosecution Initiative:

    TRANSFER $144,144 from Fund 368/12, Account 12L231, FY14-15 Smart Prosecution, to Fund 100/12, Account 001020 Salaries Grant Reimbursed.

  6. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council calendar for JULY 1, 2016, the following action relative to the Smart Prosecution Initiative:

    TRANSFER $36,056 from Fund 368/12, Account 12L231, FY14-15 Smart Prosecution, to Fund 100/12, Account 001020 Salaries Grant Reimbursed.

  7. 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 Project INTERCEPT is $536,138, of which $435,253 will be reimbursed by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The General Fund impact will be $100,885 for overhead costs (central services and department administration). No additional appropriation is needed. The above recommendations are in compliance with City financial policies in that budgeted appropriations will be balanced against receipts expected from this grant.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, Martinez
, Price
(4)
 
ITEM NO.(16)14-0330-S1
14-0330-S1

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a grant award from The California Endowment for the City Attorney's Neighborhood Justice Program.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to:
      
    1. Approve the accompanying grant award between the City of Los Angeles and The California Endowment.

    2. Execute the grant award from The California Endowment on behalf of the City, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
        
  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to accept the grant award in the amount of $523,850 for funding the Neighborhood Justice Program for the period December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2016.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish a receivable in the amount of $523,850 within Fund 368/12.

    2. Establish appropriation Account 12L950, The California Endowment Neighborhood Justice Program Grant within Fund 368/12 in the amount of $523,850.

    3. Transfer $66,938 from Fund 368/12, Account 12L950, The California Endowment Neighborhood Justice Program Grant to Fund 100/12, Account 001020 Salaries Grant Reimbursed.

    4. Upon receipt of grant funds, transfer up to $223,452 from Fund 368/12, Account 12L950 to Fund 100/12, Revenue Source 5301, Reimbursement from Other Funds/Dept.

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council calendar for JULY 1, 2015, the following action relative to The California Endowment grant for the Neighborhood Justice Program:

    TRANSFER $162,495 from Fund 368/12, Account 12L950, The California Endowment Neighborhood Justice Program Grant to Fund 100/12, Account 001020 Salaries Grant Reimbursed.

  5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council calendar for JULY 1, 2016, or on the first available Council meeting agenda thereafter, the following action relative to The California Endowment grant for the Neighborhood Justice Program:

    TRANSFER $68,782 from Fund 368/12, Account 12L950, The California Endowment Neighborhood Justice Program Grant to Fund 100/12, Account 001020 Salaries Grant Reimbursed.


  6. RESOLVE that position authority is APPROVED and CONFIRMED for two Administrative Coordinator II resolution authorities in the City Attorney's Office for the period February 15, 2015 to June 30, 2015.

  7. 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 this action will not impact the General Fund. Approving the above recommendations will allow for the disbursement of the Neighborhood Justice Program funding from The California Endowment. Grant funding will cover the direct and indirect costs of two Administrative Coordinator positions. There is no required match for this grant. The above recommendations are in compliance with City financial policies in that budgeted appropriations will be balanced against receipts expected from this grant.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, Martinez
, Price
(4)
 
ITEM NO.(17)14-1479
14-1479
CD 4

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the rezoning and preservation of an open space off of Cahuenga Boulevard adjacent to Lake Hollywood, and rezoning two vacant parcels, identified by the Los Angeles County Assessor as Parcel Nos. 5577-016-001 and 5577-016-002.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE and INSTRUCT the Department of General Services to enter into negotiations with the current owner of the property (identified in Council file 14-1479) in order for the City to acquire the parcel for ultimate preservation as public open space.

  2. INSTRUCT the Planning Department, in consultation with Council District Four, to initiate consideration of a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change, and other City Planning approvals if needed, including the preparation and adoption of any required ordinance, to rezone Los Angeles County Assessor's Parcel No. 5577-016-006 as open space and Los Angeles County Assessor's Parcel Nos. 5577-016-001 and 5577-016-002 as R3.

 

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 to Continue, Unanimous Vote (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, Martinez
, Price
(4)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 18, 2015
ITEM NO.(18)15-0230
15-0230

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of Solid Waste Resources Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2015-A.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the accompanying authorizing RESOLUTION approving certain documents and authorizing the issuance of up to $85 million in refunding bonds (Series 2015-A).

  2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council agenda on MARCH 24, 2015, or on an alternate date specified by the City Administrative Officer (CAO), the adoption of a resolution for final approval of documents and award to the lowest bidder(s) of the sale of the bonds, in an amount not exceeding $85 million.

  3. AUTHORIZE the CAO, on behalf of the City, to receive and open bids on the published date and to award the bonds to the bidder(s) with the lowest true interest cost, if there is no Council quorum or meeting in City Hall, as described in the Notice Inviting Bids for the bonds.

  4. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical changes to implement the intent of the Council and Mayor.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no fiscal impact on the General Fund as a result of the proposed bond issuance as annual debt service will be paid from the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund. The costs of issuance will be paid from bond proceeds.

 

Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no debt impact to the City's General Fund from the proposed bond issuance. The proposed issuance is expected to generate savings of approximately $7 million over the life of the bonds for the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund, pursuant to the City's Debt Management Policies. The exact amount of savings will be determined at the time of issuance subject to market conditions.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, Martinez
, Price
(4)
 
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(19)15-0171
15-0171
CD 1

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 Division Street No. 1 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 February 11, 2015.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 6, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the San Fernando Road and Division Street No. 1 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, $1,019.31 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 29, 2015)

 

 

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

ORDINANCE OF INTENTION ADOPTED - SET FOR HEARING MAY 6, 2015

 
ITEM NO.(20)15-0172
15-0172
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 Kester Avenue and Moorpark Street No. 1 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 February 11, 2015.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 6, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Kester Avenue and Moorpark Street No. 1 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, $509.66 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 29, 2015)

 

 

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

ORDINANCE OF INTENTION ADOPTED - SET FOR HEARING MAY 6, 2015

ITEM NO.(21)15-0173
15-0173
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 June Street and Willoughby 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 February 11, 2015.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 6, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the June Street and Willoughby 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, $457.19 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 29, 2015)

 

 

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

ORDINANCE OF INTENTION ADOPTED - SET FOR HEARING MAY 6, 2015

 
ITEM NO.(22)15-0174
15-0174
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 Olive Street and Pico 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 February 11, 2015.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 6, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Olive Street and Pico 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, $2,760.30 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 29, 2015)

 

 

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

ORDINANCE OF INTENTION ADOPTED - SET FOR HEARING MAY 6, 2015

 
ITEM NO.(23)15-0175
15-0175
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 Olive and 8th 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 February 11, 2015.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 6, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Olive and 8th 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, $2,352.05 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 29, 2015)

 

 

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

ORDINANCE OF INTENTION ADOPTED - SET FOR HEARING MAY 6, 2015

 
ITEM NO.(24)15-0176
15-0176
CD 15

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Front Street and Pacific 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 February 11, 2015.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 6, 2015 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Front Street and Pacific 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, $2,242.49 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 29, 2015)

 

 

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

ORDINANCE OF INTENTION ADOPTED - SET FOR HEARING MAY 6, 2015

ITEM NO.(25)

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)15-0005-S63
15-0005-S63
CD 9

225 West 66th Street (Case No. 473750) Assessor I.D. No. 6012-001-023

 

 

Adopted, (
14)
; Absent: Englander
(1)
 
(b)15-0005-S64
15-0005-S64
CD 9

5854 South Denver Avenue (Case No. 467355) Assessor I.D. No. 6004-035-020

 

 

Adopted, (
14)
; Absent: Englander
(1)
 
(c)15-0005-S65
15-0005-S65
CD 10

1375 South Orange Drive (Case No. 431636) Assessor I.D. No. 5070-006-036

 

 

Adopted, (
14)
; Absent: Englander
(1)
 
(d)15-0005-S66
15-0005-S66
CD 7

13055 West Kamloops Street (Case No. 364540) Assessor I.D. No 2623-021-023

 

 

Adopted, (
14)
; Absent: Englander
(1)
 
(e)15-0005-S67
15-0005-S67
CD 8

4700 South 8th Avenue (Case No. 341167) Assessor I.D. No. 5014-011-019

 

 

Adopted, (
14)
; Absent: Englander
(1)
 
(f)15-0005-S68
15-0005-S68
CD 9

922 West 41st Street (Case No. 463463) Assessor I.D. No. 5020-032-017

 

 

Adopted, (
14)
; Absent: Englander
(1)
 
(g)15-0005-S69
15-0005-S69
CD 10

2337 South Vineyard Avenue (Case No. 379383) Assessor I.D. No. 5061-026-028

 

 

Adopted, (
14)
; Absent: Englander
(1)
 
(h)15-0005-S70
15-0005-S70
CD 13

4312 West Effie Street (Case No. 289328) Assessor I.D. No. 5429-007-009

 

 

Adopted, (
14)
; Absent: Englander
(1)
 
ITEM NO.(26)15-0204
15-0204
CD 9

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to vacating 21st Street from Figueroa Street to its northwesterly terminus (VAC-E1401083).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of February 18, 2015, that the vacation of 21st Street from Figueroa Street to its northwesterly terminus, 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 February 18, 2015, 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. 14-1401083 for the vacation of 21st Street from Figueroa Street to its northwesterly terminus.

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit, following Council adoption, Resolution to Vacate No. 14-1401083 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.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, Martinez
, Price
(4)
 
ITEM NO.(27)15-0169
15-0169
CD 4

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on 2945 North Glendower Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2043).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on 2945 North Glendower Avenue is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer to dedicate the easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on 2945 North Glendower Avenue, as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the February 10, 2015 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on 2945 North Glendower Avenue, as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the February 10, 2015 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,317 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Administrative Code. No additional City Funds are needed.

 

 

Adopted, (
14)
; Absent: Englander
(1)
 
ITEM NO.(28)15-0002-S14
15-0002-S14

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (CEDILLO - PRICE) relative to establishing the City's position regarding the Texas Federal District Court ruling suspending the President's executive actions in support of immigrants.

 

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

 

RESOLVE to include in the City's 2015-16 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for any administrative and legislative action which would contest the Texas Federal District Court ruling suspending the President's executive actions in support of immigrants and would expedite the implementation of these executive actions.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (
13)
; Absent: Englander
, Martinez
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(29)15-0228
15-0228
CD 4

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (LABONGE - BUSCAINO - O’FARRELL) relative to naming the intersection at Rowena Avenue and West Silver Lake Drive as Joseph Anthony Gatto Memorial Square.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. APPROVE the naming of the intersection at Rowena Avenue and West Silver Lake Drive as Joseph Anthony Gatto Memorial Square.

  2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to work with Council District Four in the development and installation of an appropriate commemorative sign(s), to be funded by Council District Four.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (
14)
; Absent: Englander
(1)
 
ITEM NO.(30)15-0182
15-0182
CD 13

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (O'FARRELL - LABONGE) relative to a change in use of $420,000 in Community Development Block Brant (CDBG) funds to provide working capital for the Step Up on Vine Cafe Project.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. APPROVE the change in use of $420,000 in CDBG funds from construction of the retail component to providing working capital for the Step Up on Vine Cafe Project.

  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, or designee, to prepare an amendment to the Consolidated Plan, if needed, in accordance with the City's Citizen Participation Plan.

  3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with Step Up on Second Street, Inc. for a total amount of $420,000 though December 31, 2015 to effectuate the intent of the Motion, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, Martinez
, Price
(4)
 
ITEM NO.(31)15-0145
15-0145

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE relative to proposed Agreement No. 47080-2 (Amendment No. 3) with OGMA Consulting Corporation (OGMA) for proprietary computer software maintenance, support, and change services for the Electronic Request-Solicit-Procure (eRSP) System.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of February 3, 2015, Resolution No. 015-145, approving Agreement No. 47080-2 (Amendment No. 3) with OGMA to increase the maximum expenditure by $1,198,903 to a total not to exceed $1,348,903 for proprietary computer software maintenance, support, and change services for the eRSP System.
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of Resolution No. 015-0145 will increase the expenditure authority by $3,694,410 from the Power Revenue Fund.  Proposed Agreement No. 47080-2 complies with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's adopted Financial Policies.  Approval of the proposed resolution will not impact the City General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 5, 2015

 

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

  

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, Martinez
, Price
(4)
 
ITEM NO.(32)15-0227
15-0227

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (KREKORIAN - BLUMENFIELD - ENGLANDER - MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL) relative to  the planting of 100 pomegranate trees at various parks throughout the City in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  

  1. INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to acquire and plant 100 pomegranate trees in parks throughout the City, including at least one tree on the South Lawn of City Hall, and the remaining trees to be planted in each of the 15 council districts.

  2. INSTRUCT the RAP to work with each Council office to coordinate the location of the trees in each district, to place a plaque or a sign at the location of the trees dedicating the tree to the victims of the Armenian Genocide, and to ensure the maintenance and survival of the trees.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

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

 

Adopted, (
14)
; Absent: Englander
(1)
 
ITEM NO.(33)15-0224
15-0224

RESOLUTION (PARKS - CEDILLO - O'FARRELL - MARTINEZ) relative to marking the 50th Anniversary of the historic march from Selma to Montgomery.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE to mark the 50th Anniversary of the historic march from Selma to Montgomery, a march which led to the passage of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965; and call upon all residents to commemorate this key event in the history of our Nation.

 

 

Adopted, (
14)
; Absent: Englander
(1)
 
ITEM NO.(34)15-0232
15-0232

MOTION (LABONGE - BLUMENFIELD) relative to authorizing Project Restore to use the historic spaces of City Hall on Saturday, March 22, 2015.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE Project Restore to use the historic spaces of City Hall on Saturday, March 22, 2015 for a special tour for the Los Angeles Conservancy, with the understanding that Project Restore will reimburse the City for any costs associated with this activity.

 

 

Adopted, (
14)
; Absent: Englander
(1)
 
ITEM NO.(35)15-0011-S4
15-0011-S4
CD 7

MOTION (FUENTES - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for the Van Nuys Boulevard Beautification Project in Council District Seven.

 

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

 

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $18,404 in the Council District Seven portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the below listed Accounts and in the amounts specified in the Street Services Fund No. 100/86 for the Van Nuys Boulevard Beautification Project in Council District Seven.
               
    Account  Title  Amount 
    001090 Salaries - Overtime $11,000
    003040 Contractual Services 4,000
    006020                 Operating Supplies and Expense                

        3,404

                                                        TOTAL $18,404
           
  2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

 


Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, Martinez
, Price
(4)
 
ITEM NO.(36)15-0600
15-0600

MOTION (KREKORIAN - WESSON) relative to City Council holding a public hearing on the Mayor's Proposed 2015-16 Budget for the City on Wednesday, May 20, 2015.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. HOLD a public hearing on the Mayor's Proposed 2015-16 Budget for the City on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., in the John Ferraro Council Chamber.

  2. SCHEDULE a special meeting of the City Council beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2015, which shall be devoted entirely to consideration of the Budget and Finance Committee report and City Council motions to amend the Mayor's Proposed 2015-16 Budget, and continue each regular and special Council meeting day until such time as the City Council concludes its consideration of the Proposed Budget.

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer and the Chief Legislative Analyst to provide information to the public on the Mayor's Proposed 2015-16 Budget and publish the required public notices.

 

 

Adopted, (
13)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(37)15-0011-S5
15-0011-S5
CD 4

MOTION (LABONGE - BUSCAINO) relative to funding to allow for tree trimming on Ventura Boulevard. 

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. UTILIZE $1,127.28 from the Council District Four portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to pay for the posting of Temporary No Parking Signage to allow for tree trimming on Ventura Boulevard.

  2. INSTRUCT/AUTHORIZE Public Works Bureau of Accounting to pay the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) this amount for this purpose through an Internal Exchange Document to Fund 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.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, Martinez
, Price
(4)
 
ITEM NO.(38)13-1070
13-1070
CD 11

MOTION (BONIN - BUSCAINO) relative to rescinding prior Council action of September 24, 2013 regarding an appeal for property located at 11764 West Idaho Avenue.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESCIND prior Council action of September 24, 2013 relative to an appeal for property located at 11746 West Idaho Avenue (Council file No. 13-1070) and REFER the matter to the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission to supplement its findings in the manner prescribed by the Court's order.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, Martinez
, Price
(4)
 
ITEM NO.(39)15-0250
15-0250

MOTION (HUIZAR for FUENTES - MARTINEZ - BUSCAINO) relative to acceptance of funds to implement the Green Street Elements (GSE) into the Sun Valley EDA Public Improvements project.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Water and Power to accept the amount of $2,440,000 to implement GSE into the Sun Valley EDA Public Improvement Project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form; and to deposit these funds into a new account in the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50 entitled Sun Valley EDA Public Improvements - Green Street Elements.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this motion.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Krekorian
, Martinez
, Price
(4)
 
ITEM NO.(40)15-0010-S8
15-0010-S8

MOTION (PARKS - MARTINEZ) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the hit and run death of Michael Darrell Adkins on February 10, 2015.

 

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

  1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the hit and run death of Michael Darrell Adkins.

  2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

  3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.

  4. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the reward notice in the Our Weekly and LA Watts Times, in addition to the regular publications used by the City Clerk for reward notices, to ensure adequate community notice.

 

 

 

 

Adopted, (
13)
; Absent: Englander
, Martinez
(2)
 
Closed Session
ITEM NO.(41)15-0200
15-0200

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 Azarmipour v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC466130. (This matter involves settlement of an inverse condemnation action for damages to private property located at 21530 Marchena Street and 21607 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills, California, allegedly caused by a slope failure.) 

 

(Budget and Finance Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on March 2, 2015)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute a settlement agreement and all other documents necessary to implement the proposed settlement of all claims in the above-entitled matter, including the settlement with Pauline Azarmipour and Siamack IIkhanizadeh in the amount of $240,000.

  2. AUTHORIZE and INSTRUCT the City Attorney, without further instructions, to draw the amount of $240,000 from the City Attorney Liability Claims Fund, 9770/59, payable as follows:

    1. $65,000 to Pauline Azarmipour and Chulak and Associates, Clients' Trust Account

    2. $65,000 to Siamack IIkhanizadeh

    3. $110,000 to the Dixieline Builders Fund Control, Control Number 18838

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments in the designation of the Dixieline Builders Fund Control, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

 

Motion Adopted in Open Session, (
13)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(42)15-0206
15-0206

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 Obie Steven Anthony v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV12-1332-CMB. (This is a police litigation case against the City of Los Angeles.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on March 2, 2015)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - BLUMENFIELD)

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE payment in the amount of $8.3 million in settlement of the above-entitled matter.

  2. APPROPRIATE $8.3 million from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, and APPROPRIATE therefrom to the Liability Claims Account Fund No. 100/59 for the settlement of the Obie Steven Anthony III v. City of Los Angeles case.

  3. AUTHORIZE payment in the amount of $8.3 million in settlement of the case Obie Steven Anthony III v. City of Los Angeles from Liability Claims Account Fund No. 100/59, Account 009770.

  4. PROVIDE payment of the $8.3 million in the form of three separate checks, as referenced in the Settlement and Release Agreement, Section D.(1)(a)(b) and (c), as follows:

    1. $3,020,000 made payable to the Kaye, McLane, Bednarski & Litt Client Trust Account

    2. $3,280,000 made payable to the Kaye, McLane, Bednarski & Litt Client Trust Account

    3. $2,000,000 made payable to the BHG Structured Settlements, Inc.

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

 

 

Meeting Held Motion Adopted in Open Session, (
13)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(43)15-0149
15-0149

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 cases entitled Cesar Mata v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court (USDC) Case No. CV04-8592 and Roberto Alaniz, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, USDC Case No. CV04-8592. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on February 23, 2015)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ADOPT the following recommendation of the City Attorney in order to effect settlement in the cases entitled Cesar Mata v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court (USDC) and Roberto Alaniz, et, al. v. City of Los Angeles USDC:

  

 

Motion Adopted in Open Session, (
13)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
 
MOTION ADOPTED UPON FINDINGS BY COUNCIL THAT THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION AROSE SUBSEQUENT TO THE POSTING OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2) AND COUNCIL RULE 23
Findings
15-0262
Findings - Adopted, (
12)
; Nays: Krekorian
(1)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)
Motion - Adopted
Motion - Adopted, (
13)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - FUENTES) relative to negotiating and executing an amendment to the lease between Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard and Smith, LLP (LBBS) and the City to increase the time for LBBS notification under Article 10.03.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute an amendment to the lease between LBBS and the City to increase the time for LBBS notification under Article 10.03 of the lease by 30 days from 90 to 120 days, subject to the City Attorney approval as to form.

  2. AUTHORIZE the GSD to provide notification to LBBS of City's intent to repair damages to the building caused by the Da Vinci fire.

 

 

COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
15-0004
15-0004
Andrew R. Bloom Fuentes for Englander - Blumenfield
Daniel LopezKrekorian - LaBonge
Detective Patricia S. Guerra       Buscaino - Blumenfield
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
15-0003
15-0003
Thelma T. Jang                        Wesson - All Councilmembers
Rev. Malcolm BoydO'Farrell - All Councilmembers
Donald Gene RobertsParks
Helen LearnihanLaBonge - All Councilmembers
ENDING ROLL CALL
Ending Roll Call

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

Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Closing Text

ATTEST:                     Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

 

 

 

 

By

Council Clerk                          PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL













Los Angeles City Council Agenda, Continuation Agenda
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM


CONTINUED FROM: MARCH 3, 2015




Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(44)15-0263
15-0263

MOTION (BONIN - KREKORIAN) relative to increasing the overtime appropriation for the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to meet the payroll obligations for Pay Period 18.

 

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

 

TRANSFER $250,000 from the Department of Transportation Fund No. 100/94 As-Needed Salaries Account No. 001070 to the Department of Transportation Fund No. 100/94 Overtime Account No. 001090 to meet the payroll obligations for Pay Period 18.

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (
13)
; Absent: Cedillo
, Englander
(2)