Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM



(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL
Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Englander, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Martinez, O'Farrell, Ryu and President Wesson (11); Absent: Cedillo, Huizar, Krekorian 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 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-S409
15-0160-S409
CD 5

4852 North Hayvenhurst Avenue.  (Lien: $1,785.89)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2015
(b)15-0160-S410
15-0160-S410
CD 11

17529 West Revello Drive.  (Lien: $1,382.86)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(c)15-0160-S411
15-0160-S411
CD 5

4250 North Alonzo Avenue.  (Lien: $1,779.74)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(d)15-0160-S412
15-0160-S412
CD 2

5166 North Lankershim Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,501.35)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(e)15-0160-S413
15-0160-S413
CD 14

5336 East Huntington Drive South.  (Lien: $1,834.68)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(f)15-0160-S414
15-0160-S414
CD 3

5461 North Tampa Avenue.  (Lien: $4,486.27)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(g)15-0160-S415
15-0160-S415
CD 8

5841 South Normandie Avenue.  (Lien: $6,344.43)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 20, 2015
(h)15-0160-S416
15-0160-S416
CD 14

600 East 8th Street.  (Lien: $1,106.81)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 20, 2015
(i)15-0160-S417
15-0160-S417
CD 4

611 North Western Avenue.  (Lien: $1,957.92)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2015
(j)15-0160-S418
15-0160-S418
CD 15

611 West 121st Street.  (Lien: $3,882.20)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(k)15-0160-S419
15-0160-S419
CD 15

615 South Pacific Avenue.  (Lien: $3,827.60)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (15)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(l)15-0160-S214
15-0160-S214
CD 6

14717 West Plummer Street.  (Lien: $5,556.71)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 26, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2015
(m)15-0160-S289
15-0160-S289
CD 1

8520 North Sunland Boulevard, Unit 1. (Lien: $1,739.56)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 28, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 20, 2015
(n)15-0160-S294
15-0160-S294
CD 6

14526 West Sherman Way. (Lien: $1,979.68)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 28, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (15)
 RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(o)15-0160-S298
15-0160-S298
CD 2

11101 West Ventura Boulevard. (Lien: $3,676.12)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 28, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(p)15-0160-S123
15-0160-S123
CD 2

11825 West Kling Street. (Lien: $3,762.46)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 28, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(q)15-0160-S222
15-0160-S222
CD 12

11200 North Collett Avenue.  (Lien: $1,589.09)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 28, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 20, 2015
(r)15-0160-S301
15-0160-S301
CD 7

15039 West Lassen Street. (Lien: $3,743.13)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 1, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(s)15-0160-S151
15-0160-S151
CD 2

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 1, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 27, 2015
(t)15-0160-S318
15-0160-S318
CD 5

16142 West Royal Oak Road.  (Lien: $3,319.22)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 2, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(u)15-0160-S267
15-0160-S267
CD 8

231 West 106th Street.  (Lien: $4,070.19)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 2, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(v)15-0160-S276
15-0160-S276
CD 14

3536 East 3rd Place.  (Lien: $5,872.43)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 4, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2015
(w)15-0160-S154
15-0160-S154
CD 7

14241 West Berg Street. (Lien: $1,937.99)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 4, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(x)15-0160-S221
15-0160-S221
CD 12

16209 West Community Court.  (Lien: $3,796.43)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 9, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (15)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE PROPERTY IS A SINGLE-FAMILY, OWNER-OCCUPIED DWELLING AND EXEMPT FROM LIEN PROCESSING
(y)15-0160-S359
15-0160-S359
CD 15

1669 East 109th Street.  (Lien: $1,178.69)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 11, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 20, 2015
(z)15-0160-S106
15-0160-S106
CD 7

12533 West Carl Street.  (Lien: $1,996.49)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 11, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(aa)15-0160-S86
15-0160-S86
CD 7

13342 North Glenoaks Boulevard. (Lien: $4,520)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 11, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(ab)15-0160-S121
15-0160-S121
CD 7

13140 West Eustace Street. (Lien: $1,933.63)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 11, 2015)

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(ac)15-0160-S369
15-0160-S369
CD 5

812 North Orange Grove Avenue.  (Lien: $2,968.35)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 16, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 20, 2015
(ad)15-0160-S373
15-0160-S373
CD 14

2425 East 4th Street.  (Lien: $501.62)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 16, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (15)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(ae)15-0160-S375
15-0160-S375
CD 2

4414 North Lemp Avenue.  (Lien: $1,067.11)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 16, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (15)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(af)15-0160-S376
15-0160-S376
CD 4

445 North Plymouth Boulevard.  (Lien: $2,051.62)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 16, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 20, 2015
(ag)15-0160-S115
15-0160-S115
CD 7

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 16, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(ah)15-0160-S116
15-0160-S116
CD 7

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 16, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(ai)15-0160-S259
15-0160-S259
CD 13

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

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 18, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (15)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE PROPERTY IS A SINGLE-FAMILY, OWNER-OCCUPIED DWELLING AND EXEMPT FROM LIEN PROCESSING
(aj)15-0160-S389
15-0160-S389
CD 2

4527 North Kraft Avenue.  (Lien: $2,260.01)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 18, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Huizar
(1)
CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 20, 2015
(ak)15-0160-S390
15-0160-S390
CD 13

4907 West Marathon Street.  (Lien: $691.51)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 18, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(al)15-0160-S330
15-0160-S330
CD 7

13709 West Filmore Street.  (Lien: $3,484.20)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 18, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (15)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(am)15-0160-S335
15-0160-S335
CD 2

12039 West Tiara Street. (Lien: $3,793.37)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 22, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(an)15-0160-S336
15-0160-S336
CD 9

1500 East 20th Street. (Lien: $1,606.30)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 22, 2015)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (15)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE PROPERTY IS A SINGLE-FAMILY, OWNER-OCCUPIED DWELLING AND EXEMPT FROM LIEN PROCESSING
(ao)15-0160-S400
15-0160-S400
CD 7

14931 West Plummer Street.  (Lien: $1,376.71)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 22, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(ap)15-0160-S402
15-0160-S402
CD 5

507 South Glenrock Avenue, Unit 201.  (Lien: $1,833.45)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 22, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (15)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
ITEM NO.(2)15-1016
15-1016
CD 14

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Circle K located at 219 West 7th Street, No. 231.

  1. DETERMINE that the Public Convenience or Necessity WILL NOT be served by the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Circle K located at 219 West 7th Street, No. 231, Los Angeles, 90014, inasmuch as the site is located in a high crime reporting district. 

  2. DENY the application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 219 West 7th Street, No. 231, 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: Zuri Barnes, Broadway Restaurants, Inc. (Elizabeth

         Peterson Group, Inc., representative)

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – OCTOBER 9, 2015

 

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – OCTOBER 9, 2015)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
DENY THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY APPLICATION
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(3)15-1013
15-1013

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Ordinance to amend Sections 12.03, 12.04.A and 12.04.C, and add Section 12.04.06 to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) for the purpose of establishing the Hybrid Industrial Live/Work (HI) Zone.

 

Recommendations for Council action:
   

  1. APPROVE the revised proposed Hybrid Industrial Ordinance.

  2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance, relative to amending Sections 12.03, 12.04.A and 12.04.C, and adding Section 12.04.06 to the LAMC for the purpose of establishing the HI Zone to enable the regulation of a new mix of land uses including light industrial, live/work, hotel and other commercial uses in areas of the City with a General Plan land use designation of Hybrid Industrial.

  3. REVISE Section 4.C.4(a)(1)(ii) to exempt non-habitable spaces such as mechanical equipment rooms from the minimum floor to ceiling height requirements on the ground level in a manner consistent with the overall intent of the proposed ordinance.

  4. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to monitor the development impacts resulting from the implementation of the Ordinance and report to the Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee on an annual basis until such time as deemed necessary by the PLUM Committee.

  5. INSTRUCT the DCP to report to the PLUM Committee within 60 days on the current status of the entire Community Plan Update Work Program, and specifically report on the Central City and Central City North Community Plans and efforts needed to expedite their completion.

  6. REQUEST the City Attorney  to report on the feasibility of prioritizing artists in the affordable housing component regarding any use of the Ordinance.

 

 

Applicant:  City of Los Angeles

 

Case No.:  CPC-2015-1938-CA

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

ADOPTED

 

AMENDING MOTION (KREKORIAN - HUIZAR)

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to report to Council when the ordinance is submitted for Council consideration relative to options regarding the following:

   

  1. Findings that there are no public health impacts in the Hybrid Industrial Live/Work Zone with regard to existing and historic industrial uses in the areas that can cause a health risk to future residents.

  2. Economic findings that the industrial land in the area is no longer viable and necessary for manufacturing uses.

  3. Findings that there would not be a potential relocation of potential heavy industrial uses to other parts of the City that would be adverse to other parts of the City.

  

Adopted as Amended, (15)
ITEM NO.(4)14-0600-S100
14-0600-S100

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to instructing the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to report on the status of the contract with the City of San Fernando.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE Budget Motion instructing the LAFD to report to the Public Safety Committee on the status of the contract with the City of San Fernando.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(5)14-0600-S101
14-0600-S101

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to instructing the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to report regarding firefighter hiring.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE Budget Motion instructing the LAFD to report to the Public Safety Committee regarding firefighter hiring.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(6)14-0054-S1
14-0054-S1

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to various actions in relation to racing, exhibitions of speed, and reckless driving.

 

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

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to report on the procedures needed to begin impounding vehicles used in illegal street racing, exhibitions of speed, and reckless driving, for the maximum amount of time allowed under the law.

  2. REQUEST the City Attorney to draft an ordinance that would allow LAPD to seize and auction or destroy cars that are involved in street racing, exhibitions of speed, and reckless driving that leads to great bodily injury or death.

  3. INSTRUCT the LAPD to report on:

    1. The work of its Task Force assigned to this issue and what resources are needed, if any, to step up policing and outreach efforts related to illegal street racing and exhibitions.

    2. Its efforts to quantify and understand how often these events occur and where they are occurring through COMPSTAT.

    3. Its efforts to discourage this behavior and to inform the public of the dangers of illegal street racing, exhibitions of speed, and reckless driving, including on its use of Public Service Announcements.

  4. INSTRUCT the LAPD, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to report on the feasibility of impounding vehicles owned by spectators at illegal street races and exhibitions, as a way of discouraging individuals from attending these events.

  5. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and the Bureau of Street Services to report on mitigations that can be implemented to discourage illegal racing and exhibitions, while not having a negative impact on commuters and other road users.

 

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, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(7)14-0054
14-0054

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the annual costs associated with responding to illegal street racing activities and potential liability issues associated with holding a City-sanctioned street racing event on City property or on public streets.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino - Bonin):

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with assistance from the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Fire Department and City Administrative Officer (CAO) as necessary, to report on the annual costs associated with responding to illegal street racing activities.

  2. REQUEST the City Attorney to report on potential liability issues associated with holding a City-sanctioned street racing event on City property or on public streets.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(8)14-0600-S102
14-0600-S102

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to instructing the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to report on force multipliers within technology that can create efficiencies for field staff.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE Budget Motion instructing the LAFD to report to the Public Safety Committee on force multipliers within technology that can create efficiencies for field staff.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(9)14-0600-S103
14-0600-S103

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to instructing the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to report with metrics to be used to evaluate the success or failure of the consolidation of the four bureaus.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE Budget Motion instructing the LAFD to report to the Public Safety Committee with metrics to be used to evaluate the success or failure of the consolidation of the four bureaus.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(10)14-0600-S107
14-0600-S107

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to instructing the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to report on the possibility of restoring the Emergency Incident Technician (EIT) staff assistant positions on a variable-funded basis.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE Budget Motion instructing the LAFD to report to the Public Safety Committee on the possibility of restoring the EIT staff assistant positions on a variable-funded basis.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(11)14-0600-S108
14-0600-S108

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Fiscal Year 2014-15 Budget Motion regarding the development of the Automated False Alarm Tracking and Billing System.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE Fiscal Year 2014-15 Budget Motion relative to a funding proposal to develop the Automated False Alarm Tracking and Billing System.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(12)14-0600-S109
14-0600-S109

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Fiscal Year 2014-15 Budget Motion regarding mission critical positions impacting operations and sworn and civilian attrition rates.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE Fiscal Year 2014-15 Budget Motion relative to mission critical positions impacting operations and sworn and civilian attrition rates.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(13)14-0600-S110
14-0600-S110

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Fiscal Year 2014-15 Budget Motion regarding the consolidation of public safety dispatch operations.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE Fiscal Year 2014-15 Budget Motion relative to the consolidation of public safety dispatch operations.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(14)14-0600-S111
14-0600-S111

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to applying for funding through eligible homeland security and public safety grant programs for equipment replacement; and, reporting on the status of current Urban Areas Security Initiative grants and associated grant funds.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE Fiscal Year 2014-15 Budget Motion relative to applying for funding through eligible homeland security and public safety grant programs for equipment replacement; and reporting on the status of current Urban Areas Security Initiative grants and associated grant funds.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(15)14-0600-S83
14-0600-S83

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of Emergency Management Department emergency plans and compliance with regard to the preparation of those plans.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RECEIVE and FILE the Emergency Management Department report relative to the status of Departmental emergency plans and compliance with regard to the preparation of those plans.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(16)14-0600-S87
14-0600-S87

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to metrics for measuring community emergency preparedness and program objectives

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RECEIVE and FILE the Emergency Management Department report relative to metrics for measuring community emergency preparedness and program objectives.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(17)14-0600-S262
14-0600-S262

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the purchase of 17 electric vehicles for the Department's Fire Prevention Bureau.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RECEIVE and FILE the Los Angeles Fire Department report relative to the purchase of 17 electric vehicles for the Department's Fire Prevention Bureau.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(18)09-1438
09-1438

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2015-16 Bridge Improvement Program Staffing Plan.

 

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

 

RESOLVE that the employment of the following position in the Bureau of Engineering is authorized from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, subject to allocation by the Personnel Department and paygrade determination by the City Administrative Officer (CAO):

 

No.  Code  Title 
7237  Civil Engineer 

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.  The Proposition G Seismic General Obligation Bond Fund fully reimburses the cost of this position.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(19)15-0314
15-0314
CD 7

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to plans for an equestrian staging area and recreational trails for the Lopez Canyon bufferlands and projected timeframe for post-closure stability and environmental restoration for the Lopez Canyon landfill site.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. NOTE and FILE the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) report dated August 25, 2015, in response to Motion (Fuentes - Huizar), relative to the Lopez Canyon landfill equestrian project and post-closure stability and environmental restoration.

  2. INSTRUCT the BOS, in collaboration with the Bureau of Engineering, Department of Recreation and Parks, and other relevant departments, to:

    1. Finalize design plans for recreation trails and access points at the Lopez Canyon bufferlands with input from the community and Council District Seven.

    2. Identify funding needs for the project and additional sources of funding other than the amenities fund.

    3. Report to Council with the results of the final design plans and community outreach.

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

Community Impact Statement  None submitted.

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

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(20)15-1023
15-1023

HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for authority to execute Standard Agreement HI-1516-25 to accept Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) grant funds from the California Department of Aging and to execute a proposed contract with the Center for Health Care Rights for the provision of HICAP services.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the 2015-16 HICAP Budget and Standard Agreement HI-1516-25.

  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA), or designee, to execute Standard Agreement HI-1516-25.

  3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to execute the proposed contract with the Center for Health Care Rights, for a term of one year, retroactive to July 1, 2015, with three optional one-year extensions for a total of four years, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish new accounts and appropriate $535,039 within the HICAP Fund Number 47Y for the period covering July 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016 as follows:

      Account  Title Amount
      02M102     Aging $43,793
      02MD01 HICAP    491,246
          Total:  $535,039
                             
             
    2. Increase appropriations in Fund 100/02, and transfer funds on an as-needed basis as follows:

        Fund/Dept. Account    Title Amount
      From: 47Y/02          02M102 Aging $43,793
      To: 100/02 001010 Salaries, General    $43,793

             
    3. Establish new accounts and appropriate $177,698 within the HICAP Fund Number 47Y for the period covering April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016 as follows:

      Account     Title Amount
      02M102 Aging   $14,519
      02MD01 HICAP   163,179
          Total:  $177,698
                             
             
    4. Increase appropriations in Fund 100/02, and transfer funds on an as-needed basis as follows:

        Fund/Dept.     Account     Title Amount
      From:  47Y/02 02M102 Aging $14,519
      To: 100/02 001010 Salaries, General     $14,519
                         
             
    5. Disburse funds to the recommended service provider upon submission of proper demand from the General Manager, LADOA, or designee.
                     
  5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any 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 funding for the proposed contract is provided by State Health Insurance and Assistance Program funds for the HICAP from the State of California Department of Aging. There is no additional impact on the General Fund. Approval of the proposed amendment is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as one-time funding is being used for one-time expenditures.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(21)13-0016-S1
13-0016-S1

HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for authority to accept a three-year grant award from the Los Angeles Foundation on Aging (LAFA) to support the financial emergency assistance program for seniors and their family caregivers in crisis.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA), or designee, to accept the $30,000 three-year LAFA grant and to execute the agreement.

  2. AUTHORIZE the LADOA to deposit a total of $30,000 from the LAFA grant into Fund 597, Fund for Senior Services, contribution from Non-Government Sources Revenue Account No. 5101.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish new Account No. 02M951, LAFA Senior Emergency Assistance Program, and appropriate $30,000, upon receipt, within Fund No. 597/02, Fund for Senior Services.

  4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

  5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to transfer a total of $30,000 from Fund 597 into the established checking account (No. 4000149237), which is used by the LADOA exclusively for the deposits and expenditures for the purpose of administering the Emergency Assistance Fund.

  6. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LADOA, to report to Council regarding the final disposition of the fund.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOA reports that there is no impact on the General Fund, and there is no matching fund requirement.  The proposed actions authorize the LADOA to receive a total of $30,000 of grant funds from the LAFA for continued implementation of the innovative Low-Income Emergency Assistance Program. 

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(22)14-0222-S3
14-0222-S3

ARTS, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of granting the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) authority to make river alterations and permitting MRCA Park Rangers to assist City agencies in providing public safety.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (O'Farrell - Price):

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) and the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to report to the City Council in 30 days on the feasibility of granting the MRCA authority to make river alterations, subject to authorization by the appropriate regulatory agency, beyond the River Recreational Zone area; river alterations may include increased stream flows, recreational enhancements and habitat improvements.
           
  2. INSTRUCT the RAP and the BOE to report to the City Council in 30 days on the feasibility of permitting MRCA Park Rangers to assist City agencies in providing public safety by patrolling the Los Angeles River, river tributaries and the Sepulveda Basin.

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, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(23)15-0933
15-0933

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the grant application for Proposition A Per Parcel Funds for the Via Dolce Park Project.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, which authorizes the submission of a grant application by the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) for the Proposition A Per Parcel Funds grant in the approximate amount of $204,660.33 from the First Supervisorial District of the County of Los Angeles through the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for the Via Dolce Park project, which consists of the design and construction of a .147 acre (6,400 sq. ft.) park adjacent to the Grand Canal in Marina Del Rey.
         
  2. ADOPT the accompanying Proposition A Youth Employment Plan, relative to the Via Dolce Park Project.

  3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept and receive the Proposition A Per Parcel Funds grant in an approximate amount of $204,660.33 from the First Supervisorial District of the County of Los Angeles for the Via Dolce Park project.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Employee, RAP,  to establish the necessary account and/or to appropriate funding received within the Recreation and Parks Grant - Fund 205 to accept the Proposition A Per Parcel Funds grant in an approximate amount of $204,660.33 for the Via Dolce Park Project.
         

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The RAP reports that it is anticipated that the development of the proposed project will be supplemented with RAP Capital Park Development B Account funds in the amount of $100,000.00. West Region staff estimate that annual maintenance costs will be $17,000.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(24)15-0177
15-0177

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the submittal of a grant application for the State of California Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (EEM) Program for the Runyon Canyon Acquisition Project.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE retroactively the Department of Recreation and Parks' (RAP) submission of an EEM Program grant application for the Runyon Canyon Acquisition Project, which consists of the acquisition of an approximately 3.81-acre parcel (APN No.5571-026-007), located at 2450 Solar Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90046, for recreational purposes.
         
  2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, which authorizes the submission of a grant application for the EEM Program grant in the approximate amount of $500,000.00 for the Runyon Canyon Acquisition Project.

  3. DESIGNATE the General Manager, Executive Officer, or Assistant General Manager, RAP, as the agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Runyon Canyon Acquisition Project.

  4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept and receive the EEM grant in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for the Runyon Canyon Acquisition Project, which consists of the acquisition of an approximately 3.81-acre parcel (APN No. 5571-026-007), located at 2450 Solar Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90046, for recreational purposes, if awarded.

  5. AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Employee, RAP, to establish the necessary account and/or to appropriate funding received within the Recreation and Parks Grant - Fund 205 to accept the EEM Program grant in the approximate amount of $500,000.00 for the Runyon Canyon Acquisition Project, if awarded.
         

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The RAP reports that at this time, there is no anticipated fiscal impact to RAP's General Fund; however, future maintenance costs have yet to be determined.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(25)14-1697
14-1697

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to adding terms, definitions and enforcement related requirements to provide guidance for repair of damaged buildings after a major earthquake.

 

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance, relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 91.202 and 91.3405, to amend terms, definitions and enforcement related requirements to damaged buildings after a major earthquake in the City of Los Angeles.

 

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, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(26)15-1053
15-1053
CD 1

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to deferring the requirements for a 3-foot dedication and street widening in association with the construction of multi-family residential development.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Cedillo – Buscaino):

 

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to defer the requirements for a 3-foot dedication and street widening along Hoover Street in association with the proposed 31-unit multi-family residential project at 2600 West San Marino Street.

 

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.

 

(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(27)15-1157
15-1157

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the agreement between the City and the Historic Italian Hall Foundation (HIHF) for the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles at the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument.

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Manager of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument to execute the proposed Memorandum of Agreement with the HIHF (attached to Council file 15-1157), for a term of ten years, with three ten-year renewal options, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

  2. INSTRUCT the General Manager of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument with the assistance of HIHF, to do a bi-annual report to the Art, Parks and River Committee to provide status updates.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The  City Administrative Officer reports that the HIHF shall raise funds for the benefit of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (Museum). HIHF has raised over two million dollars to date in support of the Museum and will raise $500,000, at minimum, in the initial ten-year term and an additional $500,000 during each of the three ten-year renewal option periods. There is no impact on the General Fund. The fee waiver sought for the use of City facilities is in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that a direct public benefit will be obtained through HIHF's in-kind services and fundraising efforts, which will provide for improvements, displays and artifacts for the Museum.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None Submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 29, 2015

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 25, 2015)

 

 

Adopted - FORTHWITH, (15)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(28)

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-S290
15-0005-S290
CD 2

11444 West Riverside Drive. (Case No. 462021) Assessor I.D. No. 2354-013-055

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
(b)15-0005-S291
15-0005-S291
CD 8

1357 West Gage Avenue. (Case No. 295961) Assessor I.D. No. 6003-027-025

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
(c)15-0005-S292
15-0005-S292
CD 8

4720 South 8th Avenue. (Case No. 491920) Assessor I.D. No. 5014-011-023

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
(d)15-0005-S293
15-0005-S293
CD 9

666 East 47th Street. (Case No. 377941) Assessor I.D. No. 5108-007-006

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
(e)15-0005-S294
15-0005-S294
CD 9

300 East 49th Street. (Case No. 382174) Assessor I.D. No. 5109-008-017

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
(f)15-0005-S295
15-0005-S295
CD 9

851 East 80th Street. (Case No. 472315) Assessor I.D. No. 6029-003-028

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
(g)15-0005-S296
15-0005-S296
CD 10

1553 South 4th Avenue. (Case No. 253147) Assessor I.D. No. 5072-024-013

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
(h)15-0005-S297
15-0005-S297
CD 15

728 West 18th Street. (Case No. 476000) Assessor I.D. No. 7462-004-011

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(29)15-0471
15-0471

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to contracts for tenant outreach and education services for the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) and the Utility Maintenance Program (UMP).

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to:

    1. Negotiate and execute contracts with the agencies in the table below, to provide outreach and education services to tenants who reside in buildings that are subject to the REAP and/or UMP for a nine-month term from the date of execution, with an option to extend the contracts for two additional periods 12-months terms, for a total not to exceed 33 months, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality:

      Contractor  Initial Term
      (9 months) 
      Annual Renewal
      (12 months)
      Inquilinos Unidos $112,500  $150,000
      Inner City Law Center  112,500  150,000
      Coalition for Economic Survival  112,500  150,000
      Strategic Actions for a Just Economy  112,500  150,000
       Total:  $450,000  $600,000
            
    2. Prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

  2. TRANSFER funds, as follows:

      Fund/Dept No. Account Title Amount
     From: 41M/43  43M411  Unallocated $427,500
      440/43  43M411  Unallocated   22,500
           Total:  $450,000
             
      Fund/Dept No. Account Title Amount
     To: 41M/43 43M228  Rent and Code Outreach Program $427,500
      440/43  43M228  Rent and Code Outreach Program 22,500
           Total: $450,000
               
  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to expend funds not to exceed $450,000 from the above funds and accounts upon proper written demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  The above recommendations comply with City financial policies in that the contracts will be paid for with special funds. The initial nine-month terms for the contracts, as well as the annual renewals, are fully fee-supported, with $427,500 of the proposed compensation for the initial nine months expended from the Code Enforcement Trust Fund and the remaining $22,500 expended from the Rent Stabilization Trust Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(30)12-0049-S7
12-0049-S7
CD 9

COMMUNICATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to mitigating the unsafe and unhealthy site conditions at a housing asset formerly owned by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. DECLARE that the vacant seven-acre property located at 5867 South Los Angeles Street is a public nuisance, unhealthful, and unsafe; and, INSTRUCT the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to take all necessary actions to ensure the immediate abatement of unhealthful and unsafe site conditions at the property.

  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to execute an amendment to the existing loan related to the property, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, including the following provisions:

    1. Extend the term of the loan through August 31, 2019.

    2. Allow loan proceeds to be made available to the developer/borrower to clear the site, including necessary and prerequisite building abatement costs.

    3. Set aside an amount not to exceed $144,000 of loan proceeds to pay for project management and oversight services relating to site clearance of the property.

    4. Allow loan proceeds to directly pay the general contractor, subcontractors, or vendors upon receipt of invoices for site clearance and abatement costs, or related expenses, without requiring the developer/borrower to pay such invoices for reimbursement from loan proceeds.

    5. Indemnify the developer/borrower against any liabilities with respect to site clearance and any hazardous materials existing on the land, or any lawsuits with respect to environmental clearance.

    6. Add terms and conditions for loan conversion, from a predevelopment loan into a construction and permanent loan.

    7. Add terms and conditions that cause the HCIDLA to forgive the loan should the project not move forward for reasons related to site clearance of the property beyond developer/borrower control.

  3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, to:

    1. Execute an amendment to the existing Exclusive Negotiation Agreement related to the property to extend the expiration of the negotiating period up to July 5, 2016.

    2. Execute a Permit to Enter with the developer/borrower to access the site for the abatement of unhealthful and unsafe site conditions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  Approval of the above recommendations will allow for immediate abatement of unhealthful and unsafe site conditions at 5867 South Los Angeles Street. Abatement and site clearance costs will be paid from predevelopment loan proceeds. Undisbursed predevelopment loan proceeds in the amount of $2,011,668 were transferred to the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund after dissolution of the CRA/LA.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(31)13-0393-S1
13-0393-S1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (EWDD) relative to the exemption of grant-funded positions pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE and CONCUR with the Board of Civil Service Commissioners' July 23, 2015 action to exempt the following positions from Civil Service for the EWDD pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4):

 

No.  Class  Position ID              Title                                                        Division                                Council File         
1538  1294  Senior Project Coordinator  Workforce Development  13-0393 
1538  1296  Senior Project Coordinator  Workforce Development  13-0393 
1538  1292  Senior Project Coordinator  Workforce Development  13-0393 
1538  1303  Senior Project Coordinator  Executive Management  13-0393 
1538  1558  Senior Project Coordinator Executive Management  13-0728 
1538  1559  Senior Project Coordinator  Financial Management  13-0728 
1537  1254  Project Coordinator  Workforce Development  13-0393 
1577  1234  Assistant Chief Grants Administrator  Workforce Development  13-0393 

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The EWDD reports that there is 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, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(32)15-1106
15-1106

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the exemption of one Principal Project Coordinator, Emergency Management Department (EMD), from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the exemption of one Principal Project Coordinator, EMD, from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 20, 2015

 

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

 

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

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
ITEM NO.(33)15-1135
15-1135

MOTION (HUIZAR - KREKORIAN) relative to funding to complete National Register nominations for two properties in Los Angeles.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Director of Planning, or designee, to take the following actions:

    1. Enter into a project agreement (contract) with the State Office of Historic Preservation, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, to accept a grant in the amount of $10,000 which will be used to complete two National Register nominations for properties  under the Latinos in Twentieth Century California National Register form, requiring that all expenses for work to be performed must be incurred by September 30, 2016.

    2. Set up a grant receivable of $10,000 and establish an appropriate account within the City Planning Grant Trust Fund No. 46Y/68 for the disbursement of funds for the project.

    3. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the State Office of Historic Preservation and deposit grant receipts in the City Planning Grants Trust Fund No. 46Y.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make any technical corrections to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this motion.

 

 

Adopted, (12); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
, Price
(3)
ITEM NO.(34)

FINAL MAPS in the various Council Districts.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the Final Maps and Adopt the City Engineer Reports as detailed in the various listed Council files, inlcuding bonds, agreements, contracts and other related issues as specified:

(a)14-0319
14-0319
CD 12

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 72194 located at 15717 Tupper Street lying easterly of Haskell Avenue.

 

(Bond No. C-126117)

(Quimby Fee: $23,706)

Subdivider: Tupper Estates, LLC; Surveyor: Victor P. Beck

 

 

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo
, Huizar
(2)
MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
RECONSIDERED ITEM(s)
15-0160-S403
15-0160-S403

RECONSIDERED ITEM NO. 1G FROM PREVIOUS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

 

Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for 7750 North Sepulveda Boulevard (Unit 7 and 13).  (Lien: $1,010.84).

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2015
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
15-0011-S26
15-0011-S26

MOTION (PRICE - RYU) relative to the street banner campaign to highlight the 20th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival.

14-0010-S29
14-0010-S29MOTION (O'FARRELL - MARTINEZ) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the unsolved murder of Louie Rodriguez for an additional six months.
06-2181-S2
06-2181-S2MOTION (CEDILLO - PRICE - O'FARRELL) relative to approving a fee waiver for the L.A. Cash for College event for the Los Angeles Convention Center meeting room rentals.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
15-0004-S3
15-0004-S3
Patricia Modrzejewski Englander - Martinez
Dickie HeartsO'Farrell - Ryu
Life Insurance Awareness MonthO'Farrell - Krekorian 
Pablove FoundationRyu - Huizar - Harris-Dawson
Italian American Heritage MonthBuscaino - Blumenfield
Banning High School Buscaino - Blumenfield
Claire Danes O'Farrell - Ryu
Juan Gabriel                                         Huizar - Martinez
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
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Yolanda T. PorrasWesson - All Councilmembers 
Rabbi Jacob Pressman Koretz - All Councilmembers
Leslie Louise Danelian Ryu - All Councilmembers
The Victims of the Shooting of Umpqua Community College In Oregon Krekorian - All Councilmembers 
Makayla Dyer Krekorian - All Councilmembers
Roberta Boardman Englander - All Councilmembers
Jack LarsonBonin - All Councilmembers
Gilbert Elias ChicoHuizar - All Councilmembers
ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, Englander, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (14); Absent: Buscaino (1)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Signature

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

 

By:

 

 

      Council Clerk:                                        PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL