Council and Committee Referral "Hot Sheet"           
For Wednesday, January 13, 2016           
 
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05-1421
CD 3
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for January 20, 2016)
Motion (Buscaino - Englander) - That upon adoption of this motion, street vacation proceedings to vacate a portion of Equestrian Easement westerly of Quiet Hills Court and southerly of Roscoe Boulevard, be initiated.

05-2635
CD 1
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for January 20, 2016)
Motion (Buscaino - Cedillo) - That upon adoption of this motion, street vacation proceedings be initiated on Temple Street, Beaudry Avenue, 1st Street, Toluca Street, Colton Street and Boylston Street, etc.

11-0754-S3
 
  To Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee
Motion (Koretz - Ryu) - That the Council instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance to amend a section of the Municipal Code to delete the words, "The ordinance will become operative six months after its effective date, and expire on June 30, 2016, unless extended by Ordinance" from the Code and transmit it to the Council for approval at the earliest opportunity.

11-1256
 
  To Public Safety Committee
City Administrative Officer report 0220-03695-0193, dated January 12, 2016, relative to the Fiscal Year 2011, 2012 and 2013 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant contracting authorities and budget modifications.

12-0930
 
  To Public Safety Committee
City Administrative Officer report 0220-03695-0193, dated January 12, 2016, relative to the Fiscal Year 2011, 2012 and 2013 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant contracting authorities and budget modifications.

13-0882-S1
 
  To Public Safety Committee
City Administrative Officer report 0220-03695-0193, dated January 12, 2016, relative to the Fiscal Year 2011, 2012 and 2013 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant regarding contracting authorities and budget modifications

14-0163-S8
 
  To Budget and Finance Committee
To Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee

Motion (Ryu - Buscaino - Blumenfield) - The Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services and Bureau of Sanitation, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst, be instructed to report to the Council on the feasibility of a citywide sidewalk repair/reconstruction pilot program using alternative materials, etc.

14-0820
 
  To Public Safety Committee
City Administrative Officer report 0220-03695-0194, dated January 12, 2016, relative to the Fiscal Year 2014 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant contracting authorities and budget modifications.

14-1584
 
  To Budget and Finance Committee
City Attorney report R16-0012, dated January 12, 2016, relative to a settlement discussion in Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.(d)(1), in the case of Town House Retail Center, L.P. v. City of Los Angeles.

14-1614-S1
CD 10
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for January 20, 2016)
Motion (Wesson, Jr. - Price) - That the Council, subject to the approval of the Mayor, approve the Controller instructions as stated in the Motion, relative to the Washington Boulevard Corridor Enhancement Project.

15-0002-S118
 
  To Rules, Elections, Intergovernmental Relations and Neighborhoods Committee
Resolution (Koretz - Krekorian - Harris-Dawson) - Resolve with the concurrence of the Mayor, and upon the adoption of this Resolution, the City includes in its 2015-16 Federal Legislative Program its position for President Obama's recent executive actions designed to reduce gun violence and strengthen gun control measures in the United States.

15-0486
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for January 20, 2016)
Motion (Bonin - Buscaino) - That Council action of May 12, 2015 (CF 15-0486) be amended to reflect the new project budget and provide authorization to execute the consultant contract for the Lincoln Bridge Project.

15-0982-S1
 
  To Health, Mental Health and Education Committee
Chief Administrative Officer report 0150-10524-0000, dated January 12, 2016, relative to proposed amendments to contracts with Saint Barnabas Senior Center of Los Angeles and Pacific Region Older Adult Services and Information System to operate a mini-multipurpose Senior Center in Echo Park.

15-1039
 
  To Public Safety Committee
City Administrative Officer report 0130-01967-0003, dated January 12, 2016, relative to the Fiscal Year 2014 assistance for Firefighters Grant Award Acceptance.

15-1138-S5
 
  To Homelessness and Poverty Committee
Motion (Wesson, Jr. - Harris-Dawson - Huizar) - That the Chief Legislative Analyst and the City Administrative Officer report back with recommendations on how the City of Los Angeles can work directly with Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to ensure that homeless students in this city are identified and offered proper services.

16-0010-S1
CD 5
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for January 20, 2016)
Motion (Koretz - Wesson, Jr.) - That, by adoption of this Motion, the Council provide an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person responsible for the shooting of James Gregory Jackson on August 26, 2015.

16-0011
CD 6
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for January 20, 2016)
Motion (Martinez - Buscaino) - That funds in the Council District 6 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund be transferred / appropriated to the accounts specified in the Motion for the Noble Avenue at Marson Street Fence and Gate Replacement project.

16-0011-S1
CD 14
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for January 20, 2016)
Motion (Huizar - Martinez) - That funds in the Council District 14 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund be allocated to the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) for the maintenance of planters and related beautification efforts along Broadway in Downtown utilizing the services of SEED Landcare or another contractor.

16-0048
 
  To Homelessness and Poverty Committee
Mayor report, dated January 12, 2016, relative to the appointment of Wendy Greuel to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for the term ending June 30, 2018. Ms. Greuel will fill the vacancy created by Elise Buik, who has resigned.

16-0051
CD 4
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for January 20, 2016)
Motion (Ryu - Koretz) - That funds in the AB1290 be transferred / appropriated to the Street Services Fund for tree removal services in Council District 4 on Price Street, Muirfield Road, Las Palmas Avenue and Rossmore Avenue.

16-0052
CD 13
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for January 20, 2016)
Motion (OFarrell - Martinez) - That funds in the AB1290 Fund be transferred / appropriated to the General Services Fund for the fabrication and installation of security gates for the street ends of Ripple Street and Gilroy Street in Elysian Valley.

16-0053
CD 1
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for January 20, 2016)
Motion (Buscaino - Cedillo) -That upon adoption of this motion, street vacation proceedings to vacate a portion of northwesterly side of Bunker hill Avenue from Cesar Chavez Avenue to approximately 280 feet southwesterly thereof, be initiated pursuant to California Street and Highways Code.

16-0054
 
  To Budget and Finance Committee
City Attorney report R16-0013, dated January 13, 2016, relative to a settlement discussion in Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) in the case of Karakul Lane v. City of Los Angeles.

16-0055
 
  To Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee
Motion (Ryu - Wesson, Jr.) - That the Council instruct the Department of Animal Services, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to report to the Council within 60 days on the feasibility of allowing the retail sale of pet supplies and products at the City's animal shelters, in a manner that will generate revenue to support department operations.

16-0056
 
  To Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee
Motion (Ryu - Krekorian) - That the Council instruct the Department of Animal Services to compile data on the number of animals surrendered at each of the City's Animal Shelters in each of the past five years; etc.

16-0057
 
  To Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee
Motion (Englander - Buscaino) - That the Council instruct the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance within 30 days to amend the Administrative Code Section to allow City employees to authorize a payroll deduction to support the non-profit organization "California Peace Officers Memorial Foundation."

16-0058
CD 11
 
  To Transportation Committee
Resolution (Bonin - Buscaino) - Resolve that the Council, pursuant to Municipal Code, hereby prohibits the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 am to 6:00 am, along both sides of Montana Avenue from Gretna Green Way to Amherst Avenue.

16-0059
 
  To Entertainment and Facilities Committee
Motion (Koretz - Martinez) - That the City Administrative Officer and the General Services Department be directed to report on the current implementation status of the Controller's 2003 and 2008 recommendations for improving the manner in which the diverse real estate portfolio is managed; etc.