Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, December 2, 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, Buscaino, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (10); Absent:  Bonin, Cedillo, Fuentes, Koretz and  Krekorian (5)
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-S606
15-0160-S606
CD 1

701 North Cypress Avenue.  (Lien: $526.42)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Bonin
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(b)15-0160-S607
15-0160-S607
CD 4

7333 West Pacific View Drive.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(4)
CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 16, 2015
(c)15-0160-S608
15-0160-S608
CD 6

8762 North Lankershim Boulevard.  (Lien: $902.72)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Bonin
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(d)15-0160-S609
15-0160-S609
CD 1

4124 East Mercury Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Bonin
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(e)15-0160-S610
15-0160-S610
CD 13

5365 West Fountain Avenue.  (Lien: $3,104.54)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL
(f)15-0160-S611
15-0160-S611
CD 11

5407 South Ocean Front Walk.  (Lien: $1,244.14)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Bonin
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(g)15-0160-S612
15-0160-S612
CD 2

7306 North Farmdale Avenue.  (Lien: $3,288.09)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(4)
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 13, 2016
(h)15-0160-S613
15-0160-S613
CD 8

731 West 77th Street aka 733 West 77th Street.  (Lien: $3,447.72)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Bonin
(1)
CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 16, 2015
(i)15-0160-S614
15-0160-S614
CD 5

5618 North Graves Avenue.  (Lien: $2,531.32)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Bonin
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(j)15-0160-S615
15-0160-S615
CD 1

623 North Chestnut Avenue.  (Lien:  $932.40)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Bonin
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
(k)15-0160-S616
15-0160-S616
CD 6

6250 North Lemona Avenue.  (Lien: $932.40)

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Bonin
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
ITEM NO.(2)07-0627-S1
07-0627-S1
CD 3

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Topham Street and Wilbur Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

  2. PRESENT AND ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Bonin
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(3)14-0664-S1
14-0664-S1
CD 5

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Wilshire Boulevard and Malcolm Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

  2. PRESENT AND ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Bonin
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(4)15-0942
15-0942
CD 1

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Wilshire Boulevard and Valencia Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

  2. PRESENT AND ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Bonin
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(5)15-0940
15-0940
CD 2

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Camellia Avenue and Landale Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

  2. PRESENT AND ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Bonin
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(6)15-0941
15-0941
CD 1

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Wilshire Boulevard and Coronado Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

  2. PRESENT AND ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Bonin
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(7)15-0953
15-0953
CD 11

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Sawtelle Boulevard and La Grange Avenue Street Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.

  2. PRESENT AND ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Bonin
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(8)15-0360
15-0360
CD 4

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to vacation proceedings (VAC - E1401254) for future street easements and a portion of the southeasterly side of Fairfax Avenue from San Vicente Boulevard to approximately 143 feet northeasterly thereof.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed vacation proceedings for future street easements and a portion of the southeasterly side of Fairfax Avenue from San Vicente Boulevard to approximately 143 feet northeasterly thereof.

  2. FIND that the vacation proceedings for future street easements and a portion of the southeasterly side of Fairfax Avenue from San Vicente Boulevard to approximately 143 feet northeasterly thereof are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  3. FIND that the vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the July 22, 2015 City Engineer report:

    1. A 3-foot wide portion of the southeasterly side of Fairfax Avenue from San Vicente Boulevard to approximately 143 feet northeasterly thereof.

    2. The 5-foot wide, 8-foot wide, and 10-foot wide future street easements on the southeasterly side of Fairfax Avenue from San Vicente Boulevard to approximately 290 feet northeasterly thereof.

  4. FIND that there is a public benefit to this street vacation. Upon vacation of the alley, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the right-of-way. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easement.

  5. FIND that the vacation for future street easements and a portion of the southeasterly side of Fairfax Avenue from San Vicente Boulevard to approximately 143 feet northeasterly thereof is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.

  6. FIND that the vacation for future street easements and a portion of the southeasterly side of Fairfax Avenue from San Vicente Boulevard to approximately 143 feet northeasterly thereof is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.

  7. FIND that the vacation for future street easements and a portion of the southeasterly side of Fairfax Avenue from San Vicente Boulevard to approximately 143 feet northeasterly thereof is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.

  8. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated July 22, 2015 with the conditions contained therein.

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Bonin
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(9)15-0724
15-0724
CD 4

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of the two-foot wide and variable width sidewalk easement on Lot 1 of Tract 60144-C adjoining Olympic Boulevard at 10th Street (VAC-E1401274).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed vacation of the two-foot wide and variable width sidewalk easement on Lot 1 of Tract 60144-C adjoining Olympic Boulevard at 10th Street.

  2. FIND that the vacation of the two-foot wide and variable width sidewalk easement on Lot 1 of Tract 60144-C adjoining Olympic Boulevard at 10th Street is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit A of the August 14, 2015 City Engineer report:

    The two-foot wide and variable width sidewalk easement on Lot 1 of Tract 60144-C adjoining Olympic Boulevard at 10th Street.

  4. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of the two-foot wide and variable width sidewalk easement on Lot 1 of Tract 60144-C adjoining Olympic Boulevard at 10th Street. Upon vacation of the alley, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the right-of-way. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easement.

  5. FIND that the vacation of the two-foot wide and variable width sidewalk easement on Lot 1 of Tract 60144-C adjoining Olympic Boulevard at 10th Street is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.

  6. FIND that the vacation of the alley southwesterly of Ventura Boulevard and southeasterly of Fruitland Drive is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.

  7. FIND that the vacation of the two-foot wide and variable width sidewalk easement on Lot 1 of Tract 60144-C adjoining Olympic Boulevard at 10th Street is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.

  8. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated August 14, 2015 with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Bonin
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(10)12-0412
12-0412
CD 1

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of the alley southerly of Olympic Boulevard between Albany and Blaine Streets (VAC-E1401106).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed vacation of the alley southerly of Olympic Boulevard between Albany and Blaine Streets.

  2. FIND that the vacation of the alley southerly of Olympic Boulevard between Albany and Blaine Streets is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

  3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the August 6, 2015 City Engineer report to Council attached to the Council file and that the limits of the vacation area be permitted to be adjusted based on the adjoining street standards under Mobility Plan 2035:

    The alley southerly of Olympic Boulevard between Albany and Blaine Streets.

  4. FIND that the vacation of the area shown colored orange on Exhibit B of the August 6, 2015 City Engineer report be denied.

  5. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of the alley southerly of Olympic Boulevard between Albany and Blaine Streets. Upon vacation of the alley, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the right-of-way. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easement.

  6. FIND that the vacation of the alley southerly of Olympic Boulevard between Albany and Blaine Streets is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.

  7. FIND that the vacation of the alley southerly of Olympic Boulevard between Albany and Blaine Streets is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.

  8. FIND that the vacation of the alley southerly of Olympic Boulevard between Albany and Blaine Streets is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.

  9. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated August 6, 2015 with the conditions contained therein, as amended to modify Condition No 5 to read as follows:

    That the petitioner dedicate 4.25 feet along the southeasterly side of Albany Street adjoining Lot 9, Dunkelberger Tract, in a manner satisfactory to the City Engineer.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $25,145.00 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
ITEM NO.(11)13-1711
13-1711
CD 15

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to vacation proceedings for the Grant Street and Southern Pacific Drive Vacation District (VAC-E1401215).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. CONSIDER protests relative to the vacation proceedings for the Grant Street and Southern Pacific Drive Vacation District.

  2. FIND that the vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the February 27, 2014 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:

    1. Portion of Grant Street from its westerly terminus to approximately 60 feet easterly of Farragut Avenue.

    2. Schley Avenue between Grant Street and Southern Pacific Drive and from the Southern Pacific Company Railroad R/W to approximately 20 feet southerly thereof.

    3. MacDonough Avenue between Grant Street and Southern Pacific Drive.

    4. Cushing Avenue between Grant Street and Southern Pacific Drive.

    5. Foote Avenue between Grant Street and Southern Pacific Drive.

    6. Portions of Farragut Avenue from Grant Street to approximately 120 feet southerly thereof and from Southern Pacific Drive to approximately 60 feet northerly thereof.

    7. East Opp Street between Foote and Perry Avenues.

    8. Portion of Southern Pacific Drive north of the Southern Pacific Company Railroad R/W from its westerly terminus to Perry Avenue.

    9. Portion of the alley east of Farragut Avenue from East Opp Street to approximately 345 feet southerly thereof.

    10. Southern Pacific Drive south of the Southern Pacific Company Railroad R/W between Pennington and Sampson Avenues.

    11. The alley south of the Southern Pacific Company Railroad R/W between Sampson and MacDonough Avenues.

    12. Pennington Avenue from Southern Pacific Drive south of the Southern Pacific Company Railroad R/W to approximately 205 feet southerly thereof.

    13. Sampson Avenue from Southern Pacific Drive south of the Southern Pacific Company Railroad R/W to approximately 69 feet southerly thereof.

  3. FIND that the vacation of the area shown colored orange on Exhibit B of the February 27, 2014 City Engineer report be denied.

  4. FIND that all the mitigation measures that are within the control of the City, as described in the Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 9011169) that are associated with the impacts of the street vacation and that the other mitigation measures that are not within the authority of the City, have been or should be imposed as set forth in the findings of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority Governing Board, dated January 4, 1993.

  5. FIND that no new information exists to show that the project or circumstances of the project have been changed to require additional environmental review, as described in California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 Guidelines 15162, and therefore the existing environmental documents adequately describe the potential impacts for this street vacation.

  6. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation proceedings for the Grant Street and Southern Pacific Drive Vacation District. Upon vacation of the alley, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the right-of-way. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easement.

  7. FIND that the vacation proceedings for the Grant Street and Southern Pacific Drive Vacation District is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.

  8. FIND that the vacation proceedings for the Grant Street and Southern Pacific Drive Vacation District is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.

  9. FIND that the vacation proceedings for the Grant Street and Southern Pacific Drive Vacation District is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.

  10. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated February 27, 2014 with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $32,100 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Bonin
(1)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(12)11-0553
11-0553

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Mr. Anthony Miller to the Employee Relations Board.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Anthony Miller to the Employee Relations Board for the term ending September 23, 2020 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  (Current Board gender composition: F=2; M=3)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending

 

Background Review:  Pending

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT ITEM - DECEMBER 13, 2015

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 11, 2015)

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(4)
ITEM NO.(13)13-0068-S2
13-0068-S2

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to exempting retired peace officers and qualified reserve officers from the ban on possessing large-capacity magazines.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Subsection (c) of Section 46.30 to Los Angeles Municipal Code to clarify the language of the exemption in Subdivision 1 and to add new Subdivisions 14 and 15 to exempt retired peace officers and qualified reserve officers from the ban on possessing large-capacity magazines, as amended to change the reference of Penal Code Section 836.6 to Penal Code Section 830.6 into Section 46.30 (c)15 of the Ordinance.

 

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, Ordinance Over, (11); Nays: Bonin
, Koretz
, Martinez
, Ryu
(4)
ORDINANCE OVER TO DECEMBER 9, 2015
ITEM NO.(14)15-1045
15-1045

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15 Special Training Fund 40J Annual Report.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the LAFD report to the Board of Fire Commissioners dated August 17, 2015 (attached to the Council file), relative to the FY 2014-15 Special Training Fund 40J Annual Report.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LAFD reports that the State's annual training reimbursement to the LAFD is critical due to the cost of annual training fees that rise significantly each year. If the Vocation Education Training funding was interrupted, numerous mandatory certifications and re-certifications could not occur within the LAFD's current budget.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(4)
ITEM NO.(15)15-0371
15-0371

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an update on the status of Proposition Q.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the report from the Proposition Q Citizen Oversight Committee dated August 7, 2015 relative to an update on the status of Proposition Q.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(4)
ITEM NO.(16)15-0875
15-0875

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the activities and status of the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Supplemental Police Account.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the Board of Police Commissioners report to Council dated July 21, 2015 (attached to the Council file), relative to the status and activities of the LAPD Supplemental Police Account for the period January through March, 2015.

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(4)
ITEM NO.(17)13-0933-S2
13-0933-S2

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the annual Expenditure Plan and Fee Status Report for the Arts Development Fee (ADF) Program for Fiscal Year 2015-2016.

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

  1. APPROVE the public art project commitments and associated findings relative to a total of $1,618,625.21, comprised of Priority Fees and CURRENT PAB, in arts development fees identified in the November 12, 2015 Department of Cultural Affairs report (attached to the Council file).

  2. INSTRUCT the Department of Cultural Affairs to update the accrued interest to each of the appropriation accounts identified in the FY2014-15 and FY2015-16 ADF Expenditure Plan and Fee Status Report to be used in tandem with the original ADF fees collected.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Controller to approve the appropriations recommended by the Department of Cultural Affairs.
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Department of Cultural Affairs reports that there is no impact on the General Fund associated with this action. 

 

Community Impact Statement:  None Submitted.

Adopted to Refer, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(4)
REFERRED BACK TO ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE
ITEM NO.(18)14-0406
14-0406

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Amendment No. 2 to Contract Nos. C-119026 and C-119011, Proposition K Grant Agreements, with the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club (LABGC) to extend the deadline for completion in connection with Gymnasium Renovation and Aquatic Center Pool Refurbishment and Outside Patio Garden Area Projects located at 2635 Pasadena Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90031.

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. APPROVE the LABGC request to extend the deadline for completion of design and construction for the Gymnasium Renovation Project (Contract No. C-119026) from June 30, 2015, to December 31, 2016; and, AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 2 to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-119026 to extend the construction deadline for this Project.

  2. APPROVE the LABGC request to extend the term for design and construction for the Aquatic Center Pool Refurbishment and Outside Patio Garden Area Project (Contract No. C-119011) from June 30, 2015, to December 31, 2016; and, AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 2 to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-119011 to extend the construction deadline for this Project.
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LA for Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no impact on the General Fund associated with this action. 

 

Community Impact Statement:  None Submitted.

Adopted, (11); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(4)
ITEM NO.(19)15-1171
15-1171
CD 4

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Fifth Church of Christ Scientist located at 7107-7129 Hollywood Boulevard in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  

  1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of the Council.

  2. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Fifth Church of Christ Scientist located at 7107-7129 Hollywood Boulevard in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

    Owner: Lenox Leasing Delaware LLC c/o Judy Wortsmann

    Applicant:  Save Residential Hollywood, Incorporated

    Case No. CHC-2015-2432-HCM

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CHC reports that such designation in and of itself has no fiscal impact. Future applications for permits may cause minimal administrative costs.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 16, 2015

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 16, 2015)

 

  

Adopted, (11); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(4)
ITEM NO.(20)15-1172
15-1172
CD 4

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Lookout Mountain Air Force Station located at 8935 Wonderland Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of the Council.

  2. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Lookout Mountain Air Force Station located at 8935 Wonderland Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

    Owners:  The Valhalla Trust c/o David Bolno (Nigro Karlin Segal Feldstein and Bolno) / John Ladner and Mark Lipscomb

    Applicant:  Jim Nelson

    Case No. CHC-2015-2485-HCM

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CHC reports that such designation in and of itself has no fiscal impact. Future applications for permits may cause minimal administrative costs.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 16, 2015

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 16, 2015)

 

  

Adopted, (11); Absent: Bonin
, Cedillo
, Koretz
, Krekorian
(4)
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
15-0010-S32
15-0010-S32

MOTION (PRICE - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting death of Genaro Ochoa on May 18, 2015.

11-2075-S2
11-2075-S2

MOTION (O'FARRELL - PRICE) relative to accepting the sum of $500,000 for community benefits for Hollywood residents.

COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
15-0004-S3
15-0004-S3
Detective III Benito Aguirre                Huizar - Buscaino
La Fellows ProgramKrekorian - Martinez
ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (14); Absent: Englander (1)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Signature

 

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

 

 

 

By

          Council Clerk                                    PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

 

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Regular meeting recessed at 11:29
Special meeting convened at 11:29
Special meeting adjourned at 11:45
Regular meeting convened at 11:45