Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM



(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL
Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (11); Absent: Buscaino, Cedillo, Englander and Huizar (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 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-S255
15-0160-S255
CD 8

2510 West Vernon Avenue.  (Lien: $2,872.90)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(b)15-0160-S256
15-0160-S256
CD 5

2810 South Glendon Avenue.  (Lien: $5,978.98)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(c)15-0160-S257
15-0160-S257
CD 13

3705 West Sunset Boulevard.  (Lien: $2,220.14)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(d)15-0160-S258
15-0160-S258
CD 4

4625 North Woodman Avenue.  (Lien: $2,329.73)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(e)15-0160-S259
15-0160-S259
CD 13

4901 West Marathon Street.  (Lien: $4,412.09)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
(f)15-0160-S260
15-0160-S260
CD 3

6157 North Jared Court.  (Lien: $3,239.79)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(g)15-0160-S261
15-0160-S261
CD 3

8008 North Aura Avenue.  (Lien: $3,776.99)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(h)15-0160-S262
15-0160-S262
CD 3

8165 North McNulty Avenue.  (Lien: $1,440.26)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(i)15-0160-S151
15-0160-S151
CD 2

13840 West Bessemer Street.  (Lien: $1,135.64)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 4, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
(2)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
(j)15-0160-S160
15-0160-S160
CD 15

1612 East 108th Street.  (Lien: $1,675.19)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 4, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(k)15-0160-S165
15-0160-S165
CD 6

8221 North Sunland Boulevard aka 8219 North Sunland Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,713.32)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 4, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 19, 2015
(l)15-0160-S166
15-0160-S166
CD 7

7751 West Wentworth Street.  (Lien: $3,322.42)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 4, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(m)15-0160-S167
15-0160-S167
CD 14

6229 East Roy Street.  (Lien: $2,273.86)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 4, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
(n)15-0160-S171
15-0160-S171
CD 7

14811 West Maclay Street.  (Lien: $1,964.06)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 4, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(o)15-0160-S69
15-0160-S69
CD 1

125 South Roselawn Place.  (Lien: $4,217.71)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 4, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
ITEM NO.(2)15-0922
15-0922
CD 5

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on the southwesterly line of Westwood Boulevard northwest of Missouri Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2081).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on the southwesterly line of Westwood Boulevard northwest of Missouri Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2081) 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 street purposes on the southwesterly line of Westwood Boulevard northwest of Missouri Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2081), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the August 4, 2015 City Engineer report to Council.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for street purposes on the southwesterly line of Westwood Boulevard northwest of Missouri Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2081), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the August 4, 2015 City Engineer report to Council.

  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.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(3)14-0943-S1
14-0943-S1

HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishment of the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District (District), pursuant to Section 54954.6 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code.

 

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

  1. HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed establishment of the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District, pursuant to Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE establishing the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District and confirming the assessments to be levied upon lodging businesses with 50 or more rooms within the District as described in the Management District Plan, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 36623(b) of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that administrative expenses will be charged to the District and will be recovered from assessments collected.

 

(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention No.183610 on June 16, 2015 and Public Meeting in Council on June 30, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(4)14-0144
14-0144

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Nilza Serrano to the Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System (LACERS) Board.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Nilza Serrano to the LACERS Board for the term ending June 30, 2020 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Serrano resides in Council District 14.  (Current Board gender composition: F=4; M=3)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Completed.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 29, 2015

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 28, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(5)13-0340
13-0340

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT  and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to approval of the second amendatory Power Sales Agreement between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the Intermountain Power Agency and related contracts allowing for continuing participation in the Intermountain Power Project.

 

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

 

  1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of June 2, 2015, Resolution No. 015-232, authorizing execution of the following agreements:

    1. Second Amendatory Power Sales, Contract (LADWP No. 10437)

    2. Renewal Power Sales Contract

    3. Agreement for Sale of Renewal Excess Power

    4. Power Purchase Termination Agreement.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 157464, approving the Second Amendatory Power Sales Contract, LADWP Agreement No. 10437, by and between the City of Los Angeles, acting by and through the LADWP, and the Intermountain Power Agency and related agreements allowing for LADWP's continuing participation in the Intermountain Power Project beyond its current participation termination date of June 15, 2027.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(6)15-0065-S1
15-0065-S1

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to allow donations to the Cultural Affairs Trust fund to support the Hollyhock House.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Subsection (c) of Section 5.111.2 of the LAAC to allow donations to the Cultural Affairs Trust Fund to support the Hollyhock House.



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


Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(7)13-1204-S3
13-1204-S3

HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending and repealing several sections of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to strengthen penalties against tobacco retailers who illegally sell tobacco to minors and to support enforcement of the City's no-smoking laws.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Sections 46.91, 46.93, 46.94, 46.98, 46.99 and 41.50, and repealing Section 41.50.5 of the LAMC to strengthen penalties against tobacco retailers who illegally sell tobacco to minors and to support enforcement of the City’s no-smoking laws.

 

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, TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
 
ITEM NO.(8)15-0600-S71
15-0600-S71

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2015-16 FUSE Corps Studies.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the report from the City Administrative Officer (CAO) dated June 23, 2015-16 relative to the FUSE Corps Studies.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(9)15-0863
15-0863

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed agreement with Open Systems International, Inc. to provide support for the Los Angles Department Water and Power's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition / Automatic Generation Control System.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioner's action of July 8, 2015, Resolution No. 016-007, authorizing the execution of Amendment One to Agreement No. 47967 between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Open Systems International, Inc., that will extend the existing five year term by an additional five years for a total duration of 10 years expiring June 18, 2020, and increase the current $9,258,422 expenditure authority by an additional $13,587,647 for a total amount not to exceed $22,846,089 to continue providing the LADWP with software maintenance and technical support of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition / Automatic Generation Control System.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed resolution authorizes an additional expenditure authority of $13,587,647 resulting in a total amount not to exceed $22,846,089 from the Power Revenue Fund.  There is no impact to the City General Fund. The proposed agreement complies with the department's adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 4, 2015)

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(10)15-0831
15-0831
CD 9

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the dedication of South Central Avenue and East 52nd Street as New Hope Baptist Church Square, and South Central Avenue and East 51st Street as Benjamin J. Bowie Post 228 Square.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Price – Buscaino):

 

  1. DEDICATE the intersections of South Central Avenue and East 52nd Street as New Hope Baptist Church Square, and South Central Avenue and East 51st Street as Benjamin J. Bowie Post 228 Square.

  2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at the above locations.

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, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(11)15-0782
15-0782

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the sale of 75 handheld Motorola Astro Saber 3 radios to the California Emergency Mobile Patrol (CEMP) at below market value.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Englander - Blumenfield):

 

  1. FIND that the CEMP is eligible to purchase 75 handheld Motorola Astro Saber 3 radios at below market value ($1.00), in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.547 (Donation of Surplus City Equipment), as the recipient is a non-profit organization located in the City of Los Angeles which has been established exclusively to further the services provided by the City.

  2. REQUEST the City Attorney to expedite preparation of the appropriate documents to effectuate the sale and transfer of the above identified surplus equipment at below market value to the CEMP.

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to inform the CEMP [Michael Panman, California Emergency Mobile Patrol, Post Office Box 924, Reseda, California 91337, (818) 324-5363] that the surplus equipment must be claimed within 60 days from the date of Council approval of the request after which time it will revert to the City's surplus equipment pool for disposal by the Department of General Services.

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, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(12)15-0867
15-0867

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to unclaimed checks from the Street Improvement Bond Account.

 

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

 

  1. INSTRUCT the City Treasurer to process the sum of $58,907.53 from the Street Improvement Bond Account.

  2. REQUEST the Controller to TRANSFER all identified eligible monies to the General Fund, Fund No. 100/39, Revenue Source Code 4837.

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(13)15-0305
15-0305
CD 11

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION and ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEES REPORT relative to the feasibility of creating an Underground Wiring District along Pacific Coast Highway between Potrero and Temescal Canyons.

 

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Bonin – Huizar):

 

DIRECT the Department of Public Works and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, (LADWP) and other departments as necessary, to prepare a study detailing the feasibility of creating an Underground Wiring District along Pacific Coast Highway between Potrero and Temescal Canyons.

 

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, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(14)15-0718
15-0718

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Investment Reports for the months of March, April, and May 2015.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the Investment Reports submitted by the Office of Finance for the months of March, April, and May 2015.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(15)14-0554
14-0554

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2012-13 Annual Report for the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions Department (LAFPP).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the LAFPP Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2012-13.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(16)15-0236
15-0236

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2013-14 Annual Report for the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions Department (LAFPP).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the LAFPP Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2013-14.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(17)14-0784
14-0784

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13 Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the Controller report dated June 10, 2014 relative to the FY 2012-13 MICLA Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(18)15-0341
15-0341

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City's estimated debt service requirements and an estimate of revenues.

 

Recommendation for Council action: 

 

NOTE and FILE the report from the Controller dated March 2, 2015, relative to the City's estimated debt service requirements and an estimate of revenues to be derived from fines, licenses, and other sources.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(19)13-0286
13-0286

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the audit of the Attorney Conflicts Special Fund.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the transmittals from the Controller dated March 8, 2013 and August 30, 2013 relative to the audit of the Attorney Conflicts Special Fund.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(20)15-0733
15-0733

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) contract with SCI Consulting Group for a detailed plan for the Los Angeles City Lighting District Ballot Proceeding.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the President, Board of Public Works, or designee, to execute the proposed personal services contract between the BSL and SCI Consulting Group in the amount of $183,461, and for a term of four months, for a detailed plan for the Los Angeles City Lighting District ballot proceeding, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  Funds were appropriated in Fiscal Year 2014-15 in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment Fund for the BSL to conduct an assessment district analysis.  This action is in compliance with City financial policies in that budgeted funds are available to support this expenditure.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(21)

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-S242
15-0005-S242
CD 4

1851 North Alexandria Avenue (Case No. 384670) Assessor I.D. No. 5589-034-016

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
(2)
 
(b)15-0005-S243
15-0005-S243
CD 9

9310 South San Pedro Street (Case No. 411441) Assessor I.D. No. 6052-022-018

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
(2)
 
(c)15-0005-S244
15-0005-S244
CD 9

238 East 59th Place (Case No. 473759) Assessor I.D. No. 6006-005-009

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(22)13-0361-S2
13-0361-S2

COMMUNICATION FROM ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (EWDD) relative to the exemption of grant-funded positions from the Civil Service.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

CONCUR with the Board of Civil Service Commissioners' April 9, 2015 action to exempt the following grant-funded positions in the EWDD: 

 

No.  Class Code  Position ID  Class Title  Division  Council File No. 
1538  1304  Senior Project Coordinator  Workforce Development  13-0361 
1537  1252  Project Coordinator  Workforce Development  13-0361 
1546  1272  Senior Project Assistant  Workforce Development  13-0361 
1546  1282  Senior Project Assistant  Workforce Development  13-0361 
1550  1239  Program Aide  Workforce Development  13-0361 

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The EWDD reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund as these positions are grant-funded.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

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

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(23)15-0002-S79
15-0002-S79

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (BONIN - MARTINEZ - BLUMENFIELD, ET AL.) relative to establishing the City's position regarding legislation that would remove funding from the health care services provided by Planned Parenthood.

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

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION (Bonin - Martinez - Blumenfield, et al.) to SUPPORT Planned Parenthood's mission to provide important healthcare services to families throughout Los Angeles; and, to include in the City's 2015-16 Federal Legislative Program OPPOSITION to any legislation that would remove funding from the health care services provided by Planned Parenthood.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Englander
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(24)12-0011-S9
12-0011-S9
CD 10

MOTION (WESSON - O'FARRELL) relative to amending prior Council action of April 24, 2012 and September 23, 2014 regarding the allocation of Council District 10 Street Furniture Revenue funds to the Korean Chamber of Commerce for various security services.  

 

Recommendation for Council action:    

 

AMEND prior Council action of April 24, 2012 and September 23, 2014 regarding the allocation of Council District 10 Street Furniture Revenue funds to the Korean Chamber of Commerce for various security services to increase the amount of that allocation from $42,000 to $114,000 with all other aspects of those actions to remain unchanged.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(25)15-0948
15-0948
CD 15

MOTION (BUSCAINO - ENGLANDER) relative to funding for the lighting of the median on 103rd Street in Watts.  

 

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

  1. TRANSFER / APPROPRIATE $50,000 in the Pipeline Franchise Revenue portion of the Council District 15 Real Property Trust Fund No. 697 to the below listed accounts and in the amounts specified in the Street Lighting Fund No. 100/84 for the lighting of the median on 103rd Street in Watts:      
       
    Account   Title Amount
    001010  Salaries, General $10,000
    001090 Salaries - Overtime 5,000
    008780  St. Ltg. Improv and Supplies    35,000
      Total:  $50,000
                
  2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Lighting to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(26)15-0593-S1
15-0593-S1
CD 1

MOTION (CEDILLO - PRICE) relative to the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal not to exceed $6,000,000 for the purpose of lending funds to Sycamore Village Rehab, L.P., a California limited partnership established by Western Pacific (the Borrower) to enable the Borrower to finance the acquisition, rehabilitation, and improvement of a 30-unit affordable housing project called Sycamore Village Apartments, located at 523 South Rampart Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles.

 

Recommendations for Council action:  

  1. WAIVE all Council-approved Bond policies.

  2. DESIGNATE the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) as the bond issuer on behalf of the Project.  

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing on the agenda for the City Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 at 10:00 am located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, CA 90012.  

  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Agenda for the City Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 consideration of the TEFRA hearing results and adoption of the TEFRA hearing Resolution to follow the conduct of the public hearing.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
ITEM NO.(27)14-0424-S2
14-0424-S2
CD 14

MOTION (HUIZAR - PRICE - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding for the implementation and coordination of L.A. County's Department of Health Services' City, County, Community (C-3) program to benefit and serve the Skid Row community. 

 

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

  1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $200,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281214 (CD 14 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund No. 44G, Account No. 43J/365 (LAHSA AB 1290) with all funds to be used towards implementation and coordination of L.A. County's Department of Health Services' City, County, Community (C-3) program to benefit and serve the Skid Row community.

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

 

 

Adopted, TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
 
ITEM NO.(28)14-1434-S1
14-1434-S1

MOTION (BUSCAINO - ENGLANDER) relative to holding a special reception for the American Society for Civil Engineers in the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on August 14, 2015.

 

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

  

APPROPRIATE $261  from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries - As Needed), for services in connection with the August 14, 2015 Council District 15 special reception for the American Society of Civil Engineers in the City Hall Tom Bradley Room - said funds to be reimbursed to the General Fund by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
 
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
12-1152-S2
12-1152-S2RESOLUTION (WESSON - MARTINEZ) relative to designating Councilmember Mitchell O'Farrell as the Voting Delegate for the City of Los Angeles at the Annual Business Meeting at the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
15-0976
15-0976MOTION (RYU - KREKORIAN) relative to approval of a personal services contract with Renee Weitzer for providing services for the Fourth Council District.
15-0011-S24
15-0011-S24MOTION (PRICE - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding for the printing and installation of banners for the 20th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival.
15-0975
15-0975MOTION (KREKORIAN - BUSCAINO) relative to the acquisition of one Airbus H125 helicopter for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
15-0974
15-0974MOTION (WESSON - KREKORIAN) relative to funding to Neighborhood Councils for discretionary purposes.
15-0977
15-0977MOTION (WESSON - CEDILLO - BUSCAINO) relative to creating an Ad Hoc Committee to oversee and coordinate the City's bid and participation in hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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
Thomas B. Simmons      Wesson - All Councilmembers 
Carl Johnson  Krekorian - All Councilmembers           
ENDING ROLL CALL
Ending
Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Englander, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (14); Absent: Huizar (1)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Signature

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

  By:

              Council Clerk                               PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL













Los Angeles City Council Agenda, Supplemental Agenda
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM





Items Noticed for Public Hearing
ITEM NO.(29)15-0629
15-0629
CD 9

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at the convenience store/market located at 4000-02 South Broadway Place.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. DETERMINE that the Public Convenience or Necessity WILL NOT be served by the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at  the convenience store/market located at 4000-02 South Broadway Place, Los Angeles, 90037, inasmuch as the site is located in a high crime reporting district and high concentration.

  2. DENY the application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 4000-02 South Broadway Place, based upon the above finding and the negative influence associated with the sale of alcohol in the concerned community.

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

    Application filed by: Winn, Michael Laurence (Eddie Navarette, representative)

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 18, 2015 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 18, 2015)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 14, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
 
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(30)15-0803
15-0803
CD 12

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to  appeals for property located at 16062-16140 West Chase Street and 8414-8458 North Woodley 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.  15-0803 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-2014-943-MND] filed on December 2, 2014.

  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee, approved on August 11, 2015, including the Environmental Findings, as the Findings of Council.

  3. RESOLVE TO GRANT IN PART/DENY IN PART the APPEALS filed by: Debra Francisco and William Larsen, from part of the determination of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), thereby APPROVE the Site Plan Review and the Zoning Administrator's Adjustment for the proposed construction of a 73 single-family dwelling units on 73 separate lots in a small lot subdivision on a 477,223 square foot site, located at 16062-16140 West Chase Street and 8414-8458 North Woodley Avenue, subject to modified Conditions of Approval as approved by PLUM Committee.

  4. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor and LACPC APPROVING the General Plan Amendment to the Mission Hills-Panorama City-North Hills Community Plan to change land use designation from Low Density Residential to Low Medium I Density Residential for property located at 16062-16140 West Chase Street and 8414-8458 North Woodley Avenue.

  5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the LACPC, effecting a Zone Change from RA-1 (suburban zone) to (T)(Q)RD6-1 (restricted density multiple dwelling zone), subject to Conditions of Approval.

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

  7. 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.

  8. 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: Eric Borstein, Loren Borstein, BE Residential V. LLC
          Representative: Brad Rosenheim and Associates, Inc. 

 

          Appellants: Debra Francisco and William Larsen

 

          Case No.: CPC-2014-942-GPA-ZC-ZAA-SPR

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


Community Impact Statement:  None submitted



 TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 22, 2015

 

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – AUGUST 21, 2015)

 

 

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