Council and Committee Referral "Hot Sheet"           
For Wednesday, July 01, 2015           
 
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99-0866
CD 4
 
  To Arts, Parks, Health, Aging, and River Committee
City Administrative Officer report 0150-06696-0001, dated June 29, 2015, relative to an amendment to Lease Agreement No. 250 with the City of Glendale for an area located within the Griffith Park / Central Service Yard.

99-1123-S1
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for July 28, 2015)
Motion (Buscaino - Englander) - That the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board and the Convention Department be requested to report with recommendations, applications and related documents needed to submit a bid to the National League of Cities for Los Angeles to host the 2018 National League of Cities - Congress of Cities and Exposition.

04-0951
CD 15
 
  To Public Safety Committee
To Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee

Board of Police Commissioners report 15-0190, dated June 30, 2015, relative to the Memorandum of Agreement between the Harbor Department and the Police Department for aerial patrols and specialized missions services.

06-2770-S1
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for July 28, 2015)
Motion (Harris-Dawson / Price) - That the General Services Department, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority be directed to take immediate steps to address and ameliorate the matter of a homeless encampment that has just sprung up on a City-owned vacant lot on 86th and Broadway.

07-0535-S2
CD 12
 
  To Planning and Land Use Management Committee
Motion ( Englander - Huizar) - That the Council instruct the Planning Department to initiate the process to expand the boundaries of the Granada Hills Specific Plan, to include the commercially designated properties fronting the west side of Lindley Avenue between Chatsworth Street and Tribune Street; and in consultation with the City Attorney to initiate the process to address legal non-conforming uses with the Granada Hills Specific Plan.

09-1036-S1
CD 8
 
  To Innovation, Technology and General Services Committee
City Administrative Officer report 0150-10413-0000, dated June 30, 2015, relative to a proposed direct sale of surplus property at Rodeo Road and Cimarron Street (APN 5042-010-900).

11-1182
 
  To Public Safety Committee
Board of Police Commissioners report 15-0172, dated June 30, 2015, relative to the grant application and award acceptance for the 2015-16 Operation ABC grant award from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

12-0010-S45
CD 13
 
  To Public Safety Committee
Board of Police Commissioners report 15-0175, dated June 30, 2015, relative to a request for payment of reward of Council File No. 12-0010-S45.

12-1015
 
  To Budget and Finance Committee
City Attorney report R15-0181, dated June 26, 2015, relative to the draft ordinance establishing Fiscal Year 2015-16 Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 1 (Pershing Square).

12-1016
 
  To Budget and Finance Committee
City Attorney report R15-0182, dated June 26, 2015, relative to the draft Ordinances establishing Fiscal Year 2015-16 District No. 3 (Cascades Business Park and Golf Course).

12-1017
 
  To Budget and Finance Committee
City Attorney report R15-0179, dated June 26, 2015, relative to the draft Ordinances establishing Fiscal Year 2015-16 Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 4 (Playa Vista-Phase 1).

12-1018
 
  To Budget and Finance Committee
City Attorney report R15-0178, dated June 26, 2015, relative to the draft ordinance establishing Fiscal Year 2015-16 Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 8 (Legends at Cascades).

13-0346-S3
CD 14
 
  To Economic Development Committee
Motion (Huizar - Krekorian) - That the Council authorize the Economic and Workforce Development Department to transfer funds in Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) to the Housing and Community Investment Department for the purpose of funding Skid Rows homeless community operation of San Julian Park.

13-0934-S2
 
  To Economic Development Committee
Motion (Krekorian - Martinez) - That the Council instruct the Chief Legislative Analyst to report, in concert with the City Administrative Officer and the Economic and Workforce Development Department, on a program to develop economic incentive area/zones throughout the city, with particular focus on developing the economy in a way that employs large numbers of local residents in good-paying jobs, etc.

13-0975
CD 4
 
  To Budget and Finance Committee
City Attorney report R15-0183, dated June 30, 2015, relative to request a Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), in the case of Morris/Pesce v. City of Los Angeles and City of Los Angeles v. Clarke Contracting Corporation LASC Case Nos. BC 448511 and BC 467844 - 2222 Nichols Canyon Road, Los Angeles.

13-1478-S3
 
  To Planning and Land Use Management Committee
Motion (O'Farrell - Bonin - Fuentes, et al.) - That the Council instruct the Planning Department to report within 60 days regarding potential updates to the Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance and Guidelines; etc.

14-0161-S2
 
  To Energy and Environment Committee
Office of Public Accountability report, dated July 1, 2015, relative to responding to Motion (Fuentes - O'Farrell) regarding the Department of Water and Power's Billing System challenges.

14-0268-S6
 
  To Housing Committee
Motion (Koretz - Englander) - That the Council instruct the Housing and Community Investment Department to evaluate and report on the proposed modifications to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance to allow for 100% pass through amortized over five years with no monthly cap for Energy Efficiency Capital Improvement Programs (CIP), and Security CIP, etc.

14-0935-S1
CD 7
 
  To Council
Bureau of Street Lighting report, dated July 2, 2015, relative to the Ordinance of Intention for Sunland Tujunga No. 1 Lighting Maintenance Assessment District.

14-1417
CD 1, 7, 10, 12
 
  To Arts, Parks and River Committee
L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report 0220-03145-0282, dated July 1, 2015, relative to the Proposition A-1 amendments to the agreements for projects Hansen Dam Recreation Area - Dronfield Area Improvements; Mid Valley Multipurpose Center; and Sheldon Arleta Phase III.

15-0002-S75
 
  To Rules, Elections, Intergovernmental Relations and Neighborhoods Committee
Resolution (Martinez - Buscaino) - Resolve that, with the concurrence of the Mayor and by the adoption of this Resolution, the City of Los Angeles hereby includes in its 2015-16 State Legislative Program its position that would amend California Vehicle Code Section 22659.5 to allow for the seizure and impoundment of a motor vehicle when it is used in the commission or attempted commission of an act that violates the California Penal Code related to prostitution, pimping, etc.

15-0002-S76
 
  To Rules, Elections, Intergovernmental Relations and Neighborhoods Committee
Resolution (Koretz - Krekorian) - Resolve that, with the concurrence of the Mayor and by the adoption of this Resolution, the City of Los Angeles hereby includes in its 2015-16 State Legislative Program its position for SCA 5 (Hancock) which would annually assess larger commercial and industrial properties to more closely tie their tax rates to current market value.

15-0002-S77
 
  To Rules, Elections, Intergovernmental Relations and Neighborhoods Committee
Resolution (Buscaino - Ryu) - Resolve that, with the concurrence of the Mayor and by the adoption of this Resolution, the City of Los Angeles hereby includes in its 2015-16 State Legislative Program its position for SB 399 (Hall) to authorize the City of Los Angeles to renew a franchise or permit on, or lease of Tidelands and submerged lands for an additional term or terms.

15-0160-S343
CD 6
 
  To Council
Department of Building and Safety report, dated February 24, 2015, relative to the proposed lien of $526.42, be recorded for property at 12051 West Roscoe Boulevard aka 12041 West Roscoe Boulevard.

15-0160-S344
CD 15
 
  To Council
Department of Building and Safety report, dated February 25, 2015, relative to the proposed lien of $526.42, be recorded for property at 1501 East Sandison Street aka 1530 North Blinn Avenue.

15-0160-S345
CD 6
 
  To Council
Department of Building and Safety report, dated February 25, 2015, relative to the proposed lien of $418.30, be recorded for property at 14623 West Aetna Street aka 14617 West Aetna Street.

15-0160-S346
CD 1
 
  To Council
Department of Building and Safety report, dated April 6, 2015, relative to the proposed lien of $1,387.14, be recorded for property at 1663 West Washington Boulevard.

15-0160-S347
CD 4
 
  To Council
Department of Building and Safety report, dated July 1, 2015, relative to the proposed lien of $28,352.18, be recorded for property at 4924 North Ventura Canyon Avenue.

15-0160-S348
CD 4
 
  To Council
Department of Building and Safety report, dated July 1, 2015, relative to the proposed lien of $391.12, be recorded for property at 2529 North Woodstock Road.

15-0160-S349
CD 4
 
  To Council
Department of Building and Safety report, dated July 1, 2015, relative to the proposed lien of $1,242.00, be recorded for property at 2521 North Woodstock Road.

15-0160-S350
CD 4
 
  To Council
Department of Building and Safety report, dated July 1, 2015, relative to the proposed lien of $2,223.33, be recorded for property at 2513 North Woodstock Road.

15-0160-S351
CD 4
 
  To Council
Department of Building and Safety report, dated July 1, 2015, relative to the proposed lien of $2,574.76, be recorded for property at 2505 North Woodstock Road, Case No. 102902.

15-0160-S353
CD 4
 
  To Council
Department of Building and Safety report, dated July 1, 2015, relative to the proposed lien of $6,094.86, be recorded for property at 14234 West Weddington Street.

15-0160-S354
CD 2
 
  To Council
Department of Building and Safety report, dated July 1, 2015, relative to the proposed lien of $14,124.97, be recorded for property at 14148 West Cohasset Street.

15-0741
CD 4
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for July 28, 2015)
Motion (Ryu - Buscaino) - That the Council Actions of June 30, 2015 (CF 15-0811 and CF 15-0814), and June 17, 2015 (CF 15-0741 and CF 15-0741-S1, relative to the allocation / transfer / appropriation of various Council District 4 discretionary funds be rescinded, etc.

15-0741-S1
CD 4
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for July 28, 2015)
Motion (Ryu - Buscaino) - That the Council Actions of June 30, 2015 (CF 15-0811 and CF 15-0814), and June 17, 2015 (CF 15-0741 and CF 15-0741-S1, relative to the allocation / transfer / appropriation of various Council District 4 discretionary funds be rescinded, etc.

15-0749
 
  To Public Safety Committee
City Administrative Officer report 0220-03695-0184, dated June 30, 2015, relative to the Fiscal Year 2014 State Homeland Security Grant Program acceptance.

15-0811
CD 4
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for July 28, 2015)
Motion (Ryu - Buscaino) - That the Council Actions of June 30, 2015 (CF 15-0811 and CF 15-0814), and June 17, 2015 (CF 15-0741 and CF 15-0741-S1, relative to the allocation / transfer / appropriation of various Council District 4 discretionary funds be rescinded, etc.

15-0814
CD 1
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for July 28, 2015)
Motion (Ryu - Buscaino) - That the Council Actions of June 30, 2015 (CF 15-0811 and CF 15-0814), and June 17, 2015 (CF 15-0741 and CF 15-0741-S1, relative to the allocation / transfer / appropriation of various Council District 4 discretionary funds be rescinded, etc.

15-0828
 
  To Transportation Committee
Controller report, dated June 30, 2015, relative to the Department of Transportation Traffic Control Audit for Special Events: Overtime & Collections.

15-0829
CD 9
 
  To Council
Bureau of Street Lighting report, dated July 2, 2014, relative to the Ordinance of Intention for Main Street and 50th Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District.

15-0833
 
  To Public Safety Committee
Board of Police Commissioners report 15-0171, dated June 30, 2015, relative to the grant award acceptance for the Fiscal Year 2014-15 AB 109 funds for Public Safety Realignment.

15-0835
CD 4
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for July 28, 2015)
Motion (Ryu - Buscaino) - That all affected City departments and offices be directed to work with Council District 4 in establishing advisory and review mechanisms, including task forces, to obtain community input and direction to assist in the allocation and expenditure of Council District 4 discretionary funds.

15-0836
CD 3
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for July 28, 2015)
Motion (Blumenfield - Englander) - That the Council instruct the Planning Department to prepare a Building Line Removal ordinance, to remove the building line along West Oxnard Street for property at 19617 West Oxnard Street, Tarzana, CA 91356, etc.

15-0837
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for July 28, 2015)
Motion (Huizar - Koretz) - That the Council authorize the Director of Planning or designee, subject to the approval of the Mayor, to enter into agreement with the State Office of Historic Preservation, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality to accept a grant which will be used to develop historic context themes relating to Jewish history of Los Angeles for SurveyLA, etc.

15-0838
CD 3
 
  To Council (tentatively scheduled for July 28, 2015)
Motion (Blumenfield - Englander) - That the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, with assistance from the City Administrative Officer be authorized to reappropriate funds in uncommitted prior year funds from the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Reseda Neighborhood Council Fund to the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Reseda Neighborhood Council for the purpose of community improvements, etc.

15-0840
 
  To Arts, Parks and River Committee
Motion (Wesson, Jr. - O'Farrell, et al) - That the Human Relations Commission, with the assistance of the Cultural Affairs Department, the Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission, and other department and all relevant non-profits, to report back within 60 days with a plan to engage in conversations and activities with regard to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, diversity, and multiculturalism.

15-0841
 
  To Arts, Parks and River Committee
Motion (Koretz - Huizar) - That the Council direct the Department of Animal Services in partnership with the Department of Recreation and Parks and other local wildlife agencies and organizations, to report to the Council in 30 days with a plan to provide watering troughs or other solutions to provide water to wildlife in the City's nature areas, etc.

15-0842
 
  To Economic Development Committee
Motion (Wesson, Jr. - Price) - That Council instruct the Chief Legislative Analyst, the City Administrative Officer, in coordination with the City Attorney and other relevant City agencies, to be guided by the principles stated in the Motion and report back on the current regulatory code as it pertains to the current climate surrounding business development, recruitment and retention in the City of Los Angeles; etc.

15-0843
 
  To Housing Committee
Motion (Koretz - O'Farrell) - That the Department of Animal Services and the Housing and Community Investment Department solicit input from organizations representing tenants and organizations representing landlords and make recommendations within 180 days to the Council on programs and/or regulations that could facilitate the expansion of animal adoptions by tenants in residential rental properties, etc.

15-0845
 
  To Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee
Motion (Buscaino - Harris-Dawson) - That the City Attorney in consultation with Chief Legislative Analyst, Bureau of Street Services, and Port Police amend the ordinance to be consistent with surrounding jurisdictions to allow for the seamless movement of goods throughout the Port complex.

15-0846
CD 15
 
  To Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee
Motion (Buscaino - Bonin) - That the intersection of 13th Street and Pacific be named as "Misty Copeland Square" in recognition of her achievement of being named principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre.

15-0847
CD 1
 
  To Planning and Land Use Management Committee
Motion (Cedillo - Harris-Dawson) - That the Council direct the Department of City Planning, with assistance from the City Attorney, in coordination with the Bureaus of Engineering, Street Lighting and the Department of Transportation to work cooperatively with the Owner-Applicant through the permit processes to modify the street standards for Lucas Avenue, etc.

15-0849
 
  To Planning and Land Use Management Committee
Motion (Cedillo - Englander) - That the Council instruct the City Planning to initiate, prepare and present the necessary documents and plan amendment to the appropriate Element of the General Plan to reclassify Weyse Street between Ann Street and Sotello Street to the new Local Street-Limited street classification concurrent with the adoption of the new S-470-1 Street Standard Plan.

15-0850
 
  To Economic Development Committee
Motion (Wesson, Jr. - Krekorian) - That the Chief Legislative Analyst, the City Administrative Officer, Workforce Investment Board, and other relevant City agencies report back to the Council with recommendation on a comprehensive job creation plan, etc.