Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, July 1, 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, Englander, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (15)



Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items Noticed for Public Hearing
ITEM NO.(1)

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC).

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the following properties:

(a)15-0160-S111
15-0160-S111
CD 6

13261 West Wingo Street. (Lien: $1,572.28)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(b)15-0160-S112
15-0160-S112
CD 7

13282 West Louvre Street.  (Lien: $6,582.78)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(c)15-0160-S113
15-0160-S113
CD 10

1345 South La Brea Avenue.  (Lien:$1,010.84)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (15)
RECEIVED AND FILED - INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(d)15-0160-S114
15-0160-S114
CD 2

13455 West Crewe Street.  (Lien: $3,366.57)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (15)
RECEIVED AND FILED - INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(e)15-0160-S115
15-0160-S115
CD 7

13574 West Gridley Street.  (Lien: $1,402.96)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO JULY 31, 2015
(f)15-0160-S116
15-0160-S116
CD 7

14135 West El Casco Street.  (Lien: $3,301.77)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO JULY 31, 2015
(g)15-0160-S117
15-0160-S117
CD 10

1434 South La Brea Avenue.  (Lien: $1,045.84)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO JULY 31, 2015
(h)15-0160-S118
15-0160-S118
CD 9

243 East Florence Avenue.  (Lien: $2,247.86)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(i)15-0160-S119
15-0160-S119
CD 9

861 East Vernon Avenue aka 859 East Vernon Avenue.  (Lien: $9,071.82)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(j)15-0160-S120
15-0160-S120
CD 2

13244 West Sherman Way.  (Lien: $1,062.08)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (15)
RECEIVED AND FILED - INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(k)15-0160-S88
15-0160-S88
CD 15

122 West 115th Street. (Lien: $2,130.28)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 17, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(l)15-0160-S89
15-0160-S89
CD 15

1256 West 184th Street.  (Lien: $3,534.68)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of June 17, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO JULY 31, 2015
ITEM NO.(2)15-0767
15-0767

HEARING COMMENTS and RESOLUTION pursuant to the Tax, Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 relative to the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, rehabilitation, and improvement of a 59-unit affordable housing project called Visayas Haven located at 422 North Alvarado Street in the City of Los Angeles.

 

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 one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for the purpose of financing the costs of the acquisition and construction of a 59 unit multifamily residential rental facility currently identified as Visayas Haven and to be located at 422 North Alvarado Street.  

  2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in a principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition and construction of a multifamily housing facility to be located at 422 North Alvarado Street currently identified as Visayas Haven.

 

 (Pursuant to Council action of June 24, 2015)

 

ADOPTED

 

AMENDING MOTION (O'FARRELL - MARTINEZ)

 

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

DELETE Recommendation No. 1 and replace with the following Recommendations:

    1a.    Waive the Housing and Community Investment Department's Multi-family Bond Policies and Procedures.

    1b.    Designate the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) as the bond issuer on behalf of the Visayas Haven project, located at 422 North Alvarado Street in the City of Los Angeles, Council District 13.

 

 

Adopted, as Amended, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(3)14-1267
14-1267

TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program.

 

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

  1. TRANSFER $83,828 from Fund 368/12, Account 12L241 FY14-15 BCJI Grant to Fund 100/12, Account 001020 Salaries Grant Reimbursed.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney 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.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of November 7, 2014)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
 
ITEM NO.(4)14-1374
14-1374

TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to the 2014-16 Intellectual Property Enforcement grant award.  

 

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

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

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

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

  4. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department to prepare Controller's instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.  

 

(Pursuant to Council action of January 7, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
RECOMMENDATION NO. 2 CONTINUED TO JULY 1, 2016 OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS COUNCIL CONVENES
ITEM NO.(5)15-0073
15-0073

TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to the Smart Prosecution Initiative.

 

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

  1. TRANSFER $144,144 from Fund 368/12, Account 12L231, Fiscal Year 2014-15 Smart Prosecution, to Fund 100/12, Account 001020 Salaries Grant Reimbursed.

  2. TRANSFER $36,056 from Fund 368/12, Account 12L231, Fiscal Year 2014-15 Smart Prosecution, to Fund 100/12, Account 001020 Salaries Grant Reimbursed.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney 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.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of March 4, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
RECOMMENDATION NO. 2 CONTINUED TO JULY 1, 2016 OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS COUNCIL CONVENES
ITEM NO.(6)13-0757-S2
13-0757-S2
CD 9

TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to the Los Angeles Coliseum July Fourth Fireworks Show in Council District Nine.  

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. UTILIZE $60,000 in the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to fund any aspect of the Los Angeles Coliseum July Fourth Fireworks Show.  

  2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary documents and/or payment in the above purpose, directly with the vendor/service provider, or any other appropriate agency or organization, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical correction or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

 (Pursuant to Council action of May 29, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(7)14-0330-S1
14-0330-S1

TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to The California Endowment Grant for the Neighborhood Justice Program.

 

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney 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.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of March 4, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
RECOMMENDATION NO. 2 CONTINUED TO JULY 1, 2016 OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS COUNCIL CONVENES
ITEM NO.(8)14-0600-S260
14-0600-S260

APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to the Year-End Financial Status Report for Fiscal Year 2014-15.

 

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

  1. TRANSFER $500,000 from the Reserve Fund to Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to the Real Property Trust Fund No. 684 related to the sale of real property located at 4230 Coldwater Canyon.

  2. TRANSFER $325,000 to the Information Technology Agency Fund No. 100/32, Account No. 001100, Hiring Hall Salaries, for the installation of communications equipment in Fire Department vehicles; and AUTHORIZE the Controller to reimburse the General Fund upon receipt of ITA labor services invoice(s) from MICLA:

    1. $200,000 from Fund No. 298/38, Communications Equipment Replacement Account No. 38K206

    2. $125,000 from Fund No. 298/38, Communications Labor Account No. 38L232

  3. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $150,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) Fund No. 100/10, Account 001070, Salaries As-Needed, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015 to cover salary obligations.
       
  4. REAPPROPRIATE up to $75,000 in the unencumbered balance remaining in the CAO Fund No. 100/10, Account No. 001090, Salaries Overtime, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015, to cover salary obligations.

  5. REAPPROPRIATE up to $860,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the CAO Fund No. 100/10, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015, for the following ongoing projects: expert and technical asset management and strategic planning consultant services ($525,000); studies as part of the Office of Economic Analysis ($205,000); actuarial studies and related consulting services ($130,000).

  6. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $50,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Office of the City Clerk Fund No. 100/14, Account 001070, Salaries As Needed, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015 to cover vacation payouts for temporary elections staff earned in 2014-15 but payable in 2015-16.        
       

  7. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $229,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the City Ethics Commission Fund No. 100/17, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015, for the contracts database project to track all contractors, bidders and lobbyists in the City. (funding source: City Ethics Commission Fund No. 534/17).

  8. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $1,035,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Office of Finance Fund 100/39, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015, for the Treasury Management System and Payment Card Industry (PCI) Remediation.

  9. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $450,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Office of Finance Fund 100/39, Account 001010, Salaries General, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015, to offset the Office of Finance 2015-16 salary savings rate increase.

  10. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $1,750,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Fire Department Fund No. 100/38, in the same amount and into the same accounts as exists on June 30, 2015 as follows: $1,500,000 from Account 006010, Office and Administrative; and, $250,000 from Account 006020, Operating Supplies, to complete the Automated Vehicle Locator (AVL) project in 2015-16.

  11. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $400,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Account 000178, Standards of Cover Analysis, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015, for consultant services to assist the Fire Department in the development of a Standards of Response Coverage document.

  12. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $245,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Fire Department Fund No. 100/38, in the same amount and into the same accounts as exists on June 30, 2015 as follows: $122,000 from Account 001010, Salaries General; $98,000 from Account 001098, Overtime Variable Staffing; and, $25,000 from Account 003040, Contractual Services, to continue the implementation of the Nurse Practitioner Response Unit.

  13. REAPPROPRIATE the unencumbered balance remaining in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account Nos. 000701 through 000715, Council District Community Services, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015.

  14. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $22,390.97 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account 000826, Domestic Abuse Response Teams (DART), in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015 for the DART Program in 2015-16.

  15. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $70,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account 000506, Annual/Single Audit, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015 to offset a shortfall for the 2014-15 Single Audit which is conducted in 2015-16.

  16. REAPPROPRIATE the unencumbered balance remaining in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Special Events Fee Subsidy, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015.

  17. REAPPROPRIATE the unencumbered balance remaining in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015.

  18. REAPPROPRIATE the unencumbered balance remaining in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Cultural, Art and City Events, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015.

  19. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $948,489 from the unencumbered balance remaining in General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account 003040, Contractual Services (not to exceed $933,489) and Account 006010, Office and Administrative (not to exceed $15,000) as exists on June 30, 2015, into the Unappropriated Balance, Vehicle Management System account.

  20. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $2,250,000 from the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account 003040, Contractual Services, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015 for the Figueroa Plaza Tower Recovery/Renovation Work.

  21. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $455,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Human Resources Benefits Fund No. 100/61, Account 009200, Civilian FLEX Program, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015, for benefit costs for Affordable Care Act-qualifying employees.

  22. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $6,970,466.97 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Human Resources Benefits (HRB) Fund No. 100/61, Account 009910, Workers' Compensation Rehabilitation Program in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015; and, TRANSFER therefrom to the Unappropriated Balance, Reserve for Mid-Year Adjustments account to meet contingencies in the HRB Fund as they arise.

  23. REAPPROPRIATE up to $70,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Information Technology Agency Fund No. 100/32, Account No. 006010, Office and Administrative, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015, to cover the additional cost for licenses for the Supply Management System replacement project.

  24. REAPPROPRIATE up to $35,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Information Technology Agency Fund No. 100/32, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015, to pay the initial annual hosting and license fee for the Controller's MyPayLA Innovation Fund idea.

  25. REAPPROPRIATE up to $444,601 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Information Technology Agency Fund No. 100/32, Account 001010, Salaries General ($77,501), Account 003040, Contractual Services ($317,100), and Account 006010, Office and Administrative ($50,000), in the same amount and into the same accounts as exist on June 30, 2015, for BAVN System Support and Enhancements as well as the cloud management, the Cliqr. (See related recommendation in Attachment 7 of the CAO report, attached to the Council file.)

  26. REAPPROPRIATE up to $300,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Information Technology Agency Fund No. 100/32, Account 001010, Salaries General, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015; and, TRANSFER therefrom to Account No. 001090, Overtime, within the same Fund to cover overtime costs associated with the Special Olympics in July 2015.

  27. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $600,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Information Technology Agency Fund No. 100/32, Account 003040, Contractual Services, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015, to pay for legal services related to the Citylink project (the Citywide Broadband program) consistent with prior Council action (Council file no. 15-0466).

  28. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $350,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Mayor Fund No. 100/46, Account 001070, Salaries As-Needed, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015, and, transfer therefrom to Account 001020, Grant Reimbursed, within the same fund, for salary obligations.

  29. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $35,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Personnel Fund No. 100/66, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015, to cover the cost of upgrading the Personnel Department website for City workforce candidates.

  30. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $200,000 in the unencumbered balance remaining in the Personnel Fund No. 100/66, Account 001070, Salaries As-Needed, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015, to develop and administer Civil Service exams.

  31. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $2,500,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Department of Transportation Fund No. 100/94, Account 3360, Traffic Signals and Repair, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015, to cover expenses associated with the transportation safety improvements in the East San Fernando Valley.

  32. REAPPROPRIATE up to $300,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Unappropriated Balance, Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 000139, Strategic Advisor for Technology Services line item, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015 to fund the migration of the City's Mainframe to a cloudbased solution.

  33. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $1,500,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 000879, Economic Development Initiative, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015, for the selection of an independent entity that would provide property asset management, transaction financing and strategic planning relative to the City's economic development issues.

  34. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $1,700,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Account 00148, CRA Pipeline Projects, in the same amount and into the same accounts as exists on June 30, 2015, for the CRA/LA pipeline projects in which the City has contributed federal funds but the projects are not yet complete.

  35. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $1,386,110 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Unappropriated Balance Fund 100/58, Account 000146, Vehicle Management System in the same amount and to the same account as exists on June 30, 2015.

  36. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $350,000 from the uncommitted balance remaining in the Zoo Fund No. 100/87, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services, into the same account and in the same amount as exists on June 30, 2015, to cover expenses associated with consulting services for the development of the Zoo's Master Plan (Funding source is Zoo Enterprise Trust Fund No. 40E/87).

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 2, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(9)11-0329-S12
11-0329-S12

APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to a new independent cost estimate and construction schedule for the proposed LA Streetcar Project.

 

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

  1. RESOLVE that position authority for one Principal Civil Engineer, Class Code 9489, to oversee the preliminary engineering work to be conducted by Los Angeles Streetcar, Inc.'s consultant on behalf of the City, and full year funding of $167,138 in the Bureau of Engineering, for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.

  2. TRANSFER $167,138 from the Measure R Local Return Fund No. 51Q, Downtown LA Streetcar-AB1290 Funds Project Account No. 94K690, to the Bureau of Engineering, Fund No. 100/78, Account No. 001010, Salaries, General, for salary costs of one Principal Civil Engineer for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.

  3. TRANSFER $137,321 within the Measure R Local Return Fund No. 51Q, from the Downtown LA Streetcar Project Account No. 94K690 to the Reimbursement of General Fund Costs, account number to be determined, for Fiscal Year 2015-16. 

  4. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to hire a consultant to complete a third party cost estimate at the completion of the 30 percent preliminary engineering work at an estimated cost not-to-exceed $120,000.

  5. TRANSFER $120,000 from Measure R Local Return Fund No. 51Q, Downtown LA Streetcar Project Account No. 94K690 to a new account within the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50, entitled Downtown LA Streetcar PE Cost Estimate, for the cost to hire a consultant to complete a third party cost estimate at the completion of the 30 percent preliminary engineering work.

  6. INSTRUCT the City Engineer to report to Council once the work is completed to share whether or not the preliminary engineering documents were formally accepted by the City Engineer along with any major findings from the plans.

  7. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 19, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(10)15-0735
15-0735

TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.

 

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

 

TRANSFER $66,878 from Fund 368/12, Account 12M631 FY 15-16 Byrne JAG-DEEP to Fund 100/12, Account 001010 Salaries General.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 24, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(11)13-0723-S2
13-0723-S2

TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to the 2015 California Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention Program (CaiGRIP) Grant.

 

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

  1. TRANSFER $87,711 from the 2015 CaiGRIP Grant Fund XXX/46, Account 46L146 Mayor Salaries to Mayor Fund 100/46, Account 001020 Salaries Grant Reimbursed.

  2. TRANSFER $38,838 from the 2015 CaiGRIP Grant Fund XXX/46, Account 46L299 Related Costs to Mayor Fund 1 00/46, Revenue Source Code 5346 Related Costs Reimbursement from Grants.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of May 14, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(12)15-0551
15-0551

APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS  relative to the Port Security grant award for use by the Los Angeles Police Department.

 

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

AUTHORIZE the Controller to increase appropriations from Fund No. 339/70, 2014 Port Security Grant, to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amount as follows:    

 

  Fund/Dept No Account Title

Amount

 From:

339/70 TBD 2014 Port Security Grant 

$484,720

         
  Fund/Dept No Account Title

Amount

 To:

100/70  001092  Overtime Sworn 

$484,720

     

 (Pursuant to Council action of June 10, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(13)15-0184
15-0184

APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to the Sidewalk and Curb Repair Fund.

 

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

  1. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $6,885,124 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54, Account 00L067, Sidewalk Repair, in the same amount and into the same account as exists on June 30, 2015, for sidewalk repairs.

  2. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE an amount up to $6,885,124 from the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54, Account 00L067, Sidewalk Repair, to a new account in the Sidewalk Repair Fund No. 57F/50.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make technical corrections as necessary to those transactions included in this report to implement Mayor and Council intentions.  

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 30, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(14)14-1573
14-1573

APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to a project status update and staffing request regarding retrofitting the City's Asphalt Plant No. 1.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE resolution authority for the following classifications within the BOE, for the term specified, to provide project management support for the Asphalt Plant No. 1 Project, subject to allocation of the positions by the Civil Service Commission and paygrade determination by the City Administrative Officer:

    No.  Class Code Title Term
    7237 Civil Engineer 6/1/15 - 6/30/15
    1 7246-3 Civil Engineer Associate III 6/1/15 - 6/30/15
           
  2. REAPPROPRIATE an amount up to $221,327 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the BOE Fund No. 100/78, Account No. 001010, Salaries, General in the same amount and into the same account as it exists on June 30, 2015 for the above resolution authorities.

 

(Pursuant to June 30, 2015)

 



Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(15)14-1571, 14-1571-S1, 14-1570-S1, 14-1156
14-1571, 14-1571-S1, 14-1570-S1, 14-1156

APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to the Street Smart Initiatives.

 

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

  1. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Contract Administration to appropriate $17,300 within the Bureau's Operating Supplies Account 006020, Fund 100/76 for the radio frequency identification (RFID) Pilot Project and to contract out for the Pilot, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make any technical adjustments required to implement the intent of the Council and Mayor.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 30, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(16)15-0620
15-0620

APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to authorization to execute a subcontract with Impact Assessment, Inc., for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant for Childhood Lead Poisoning.  

 

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

  1. ESTABLISH new accounts within Fund No. 49N and appropriate as follows:

    Account  Title Amount
    43M143  HCID $16,559
    43M299  Reimbursements to General Fund     8,441
      Total: $25,000
         
  2. APPROPRIATE $16,559 within Fund 100/43 Account 1010 Salaries.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 30, 2015)


Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(17)15-0600-S72
15-0600-S72

APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS relative to the need to increase the allocation to Neighborhood Councils.  

 

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

 

APPROPRIATE $480,000 from the line in the Unappropriated Balance, Fund 100/58, entitled Neighborhood Councils to the Neighborhood Empowerment Fund No. 44B/47, Account No. 47M238 for subsequent allocation in the First Financial Status Report, if not sooner, to increase individual Neighborhood Councils' funding.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 30, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
ITEM NO.(18)14-0791-S1
14-0791-S1

APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS  relative to funding  to deploy a party car detail in the Foothill and Mission Divisions to monitor and patrol activities such as illegal fireworks.  

 

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

  1. TRANSFER a total of $40,000 in the Lopez Canyon Landfill Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 531/14, Account No. L302, to Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 1092 (Overtime - Police Officers), in which $20,000 will be appropriated to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Foothill Area Division and $20,000 to LAPD Mission Area Division to support overtime costs associated with a party car detail at both Police Stations.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 30, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
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
15-0834
Findings - Adopted, (15)
Motion
Resolution - Adopted, (15)

RESOLUTION (WESSON - ENGLANDER - MARTINEZ) relative to the City Council Committees and Committee structure.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. RESOLVE to organize the City Council into Standing Committees overseeing the functions of government as detailed in the Resolution attached to the Council file.

  2. RE-AUTHORIZE the Ad Hoc Committee on Community Care Facilities.

  3. CREATE a new Ad Hoc Committee on Comprehensive Job Creation Plan to develop and coordinate implementation of a comprehensive job creation plan.

 

 

RECONSIDERED ITEM(s)
14-0273-S4
14-0273-S4

Reconsidered Item No. 55 from Council meeting of June 30, 2015

 

APPROPRIATIONS OF FUNDS relative to the 2015 Special Olympics World Games.

 

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

 

APPROPRIATE $250,000 from the Unappropriated Balance to the Department of Recreation and Parks to support the 2015 Special Olympics World Games.

 

(Pursuant to Council action of June 26, 2015)

 

Adopted to Refer, (15)

 

REFERRED TO THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

 

Adopted to Refer, (15)
REFERRED TO BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
15-0812
15-0812

Reconsidered Item No. 95 from Council meeting of June 30, 2015

 

MOTION (MARTINEZ - FUENTES) relative to funding for one party car in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Mission Area.

 

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

  1. TRANSFER / APPROPRIATE $20,000 in the AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281206 (CD 6 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 1092 (Overtime - Police Officers) to assist in funding one party car in the LAPD Mission Area.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Police Department to make any corrections of clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this motion.

 

 

 

 

Re-Adopted, (15)
15-0813
15-0813

Reconsidered Item No. 99 from Council meeting of June 30, 2015

 

MOTION (LABONGE - CEDILLO) relative to funding for the fireworks car in the Los Angeles Police Department  (LAPD) Wilshire Area.

 

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

  1. TRANSFER / APPROPRIATE $20,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 1092 (Overtime - Police Officers) to assist in funding for the fireworks car in the LAPD Wilshire Area.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Police Department to make any corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this motion.

 

 

 

 

Re-Adopted, (15)
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
99-1123-S1
99-1123-S1MOTION (BUSCAINO - ENGLANDER) relative to submitting a bid to the National League of Cities for Los Angeles to host the 2018 Congress of Cities and Exposition.
15-0838
15-0838

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - ENGLANDER) relative to reappropriating funds for the purpose of community improvements, including, but not limited to, weed abatement, power washing sidewalks, street cleaning and tree trimming.

15-0837
15-0837MOTION (HUIZAR - KORETZ) relative to receiving a 2015-16 Certified Local Government Grant, in the amount of $35,000.
15-0836
15-0836

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - ENGLANDER) relative to a Certificate of Occupancy permit for a new second dwelling unit for the property located at 19617 West Oxnard Street, Tarzana, CA 91356.

15-0835
15-0835MOTION (RYU - BUSCAINO) relative to creating a reform practice that will effectively review and provide input on the use of Council District Four discretionary funds.
15-0811,15-0814,15-0741,15-0741-S1
15-0811,15-0814,15-0741,15-0741-S1MOTION (RYU - BUSCAINO) relative to rescinding prior Council actions of June 17, 2015 and June 30, 2015 regarding the allocation / transfer / appropriations of various Council District Four discretionary funds.
06-2770-S1
06-2770-S1MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - PRICE) relative to an urgent need to address and ameliorate the matter of a homeless encampment on a City owned vacant lot on 86th and Broadway.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
15-0004-S2
15-0004-S2
Americans with Disabilities Act 25th AnniversaryO'Farrell - Ryu
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 25th Anniversary   O'Farrell - Ryu
Lieutenant Antonio ZamoraHuizar - Koretz
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
15-0003-S2
15-0003-S2
Susan Ahn Cuddy Englander - Ryu - Fuentes - All Councilmembers
Nicholas WintonBlumenfield - All Councilmembers
Catholicos Nerses Bedros XIX          Krekorian - All Councilmembers
ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Englander, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (15)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Closing Text
ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
 
 
 
By
 
 
 
        Council Clerk                                                   PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL