Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am
(For further details see Official Council Files)
(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)
ROLL CALL - Members present: Alarcón, Buscaino, Englander, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Reyes, Rosendahl, Zine and President Wesson (11); Absent: Garcetti, Parks and Perry (3); Vacant: Council District Six
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
MARCH 26, 2013
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 23
PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIR -
An opportunity for public testimony was provided.
Items Noticed for Public Hearing - Items 1-4
ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
Adopted to Confirm Lien, Ayes (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
CD 14
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS relative to Office of Finance report requesting approval to record lien against taxpayer for unpaid taxes.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Office of Finance to record a lien for unpaid taxes in the amount stated below, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 21.15(o) for Ricardo Perez (Lien: $12,582.87)
(Continued from Council meeting of March 19, 2013)
ITEM NO. (2) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - MOTION ADOPTED TO GRANT APPLICATION
Adopted to Grant Application, Ayes (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING COMMENTS relative to application for determination of “Public Convenience or Necessity” for alcohol sales for on-site consumption at The Know Where beer and wine bar located at 5634 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90028.
Application filed by: Ben Adams (Elizabeth Peterson Group, Inc., representative)
TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 16, 2013
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 15, 2013)
(Findings and Council recommendations required relative to the above application)
(Continued from Council meeting of March 27, 2013)
ITEM NO. (3) - SEE FOLLOWING
et al.
HEARING PROTESTS, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of liens 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 PROTESTS, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed liens 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:
Adopted to Confirm Lien, Ayes (11); Absent: GARCETTI, PARKS, PERRY (3)
(Item No. 3a-3b)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIENS CONFIRMED
CD 9
a. 7314 South Avalon Boulevard
(aka 606 East 73rd Street). (Lien: $14,611.68)
CD 7
b. 11671 North Pearwood Avenue. (Lien: $598.17)
CONTINUED TO MAY 3, 2013
Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
CD 8
c. 1315 West 36th Place. (Lien: $661.25)
Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
(3d-3e)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
CD 6
d. 12320 West Branford Street. (Lien: $1,008.00)
CD 2
e. 11624 West Haynes Street. (Lien: $703.00)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIENS CONFIRMED
Adopted to Confirm Lien, Ayes (11); Absent: GARCETTI, PARKS, PERRY (3)
CD 11
f. 11284 West Ivy Place. (Lien: $1,070.33)
CONTINUED TO MAY 3, 2013
Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
CD 7
g. 11424 North Borden Avenue. (Lien: $666.05)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
CD 7
h. 13737 West Foothill Boulevard. (Lien: $1,475.00)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIENS CONFIRMED
Adopted to Confirm Lien, Ayes (11); Absent: GARCETTI, PARKS, PERRY (3)
CD 7
i. 11278 North Woodcock Avenue. (Lien: $617.71)
CONTINUED TO APRIL 16, 2013
Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
CD 2
j. 11005 West Vanowen Street. (Lien: $3,256.24)
Adopted to Confirm Lien, Ayes (11); Absent: GARCETTI, PARKS, PERRY (3)
(Item No. 3k-3o)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIENS CONFIRMED
CD 8
k. 4829 South 4th Avenue. (Lien: $708.00)
CD 9
l. 715 West 41st Street. (Lien: $975.42)
CD 8
m. 326 West 91st Place. (Lien: $8,183.37)
CD 15
n. 1515 East 99th Street. (Lien: $8,427.14)
CD 15
o. 1674 East 115th Street. (Lien: $10,234.33)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
CD 4
p. 11462 West Albers Street. (Lien: $1,276.19)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
Adopted to Confirm Lien, Ayes (11); Absent: GARCETTI, PARKS, PERRY (3)
CD 15
q. 10980 South Anzac Avenue. (Lien: $8,557.45)
RECEIVED AND FILED OWNERSHIP CHANGED
Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
CD 13
r. 1250 North Ardmore Avenue. (Lien: $3,448.07)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
Adopted to Confirm Lien, Ayes (11); Absent: GARCETTI, PARKS, PERRY (3)
CD 7
s. 13217 West Glamis Street. (Lien: $6,531.01)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
CD 7
t. 12950 North Glenoaks Boulevard. (Lien: $8,685.62)
Adopted to Confirm Lien, Ayes (11); Absent: GARCETTI, PARKS, PERRY (3)
(3u-3bb)
PUBLIC HEARINGS CLOSED - LIENS CONFIRMED
CD 7
u. 13701 North Herrick Avenue. (Lien: $14,099.32)
CD 2
v. 10198 West La Canada Way. (Lien: $10,135.84)
CD 12
w. 18140 West Lassen Street. (Lien: $4,360.00)
CD 8
x. 8412 South Main Street and 8412-8414 South Main Street
(also 112 East 84th Street). (Lien: $7,507.41)
CD 9
y. 1511 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. (Lien: $4,048.30)
CD 2
z. 9111 North Morning Glow Way. (Lien: $648.00)
CD 2
aa. 6641 North Nagle Avenue. (Lien: $4,289.94)
CD 4
bb. 11019 West Otsego Street and11019-11021 1/2 Otsego
(Front 3 Unit Building). (Lien: $1,336.00)
RECEIVED AND FILED OWNERSHIP CHANGED
Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
CD 3
cc. aka 6066 Reseda Boulevard or 6074 Reseda Boulevard. (Lien: $934.92)
Adopted to Confirm Lien, Ayes (11); Absent: GARCETTI, PARKS, PERRY (3)
(3dd-3ff)
PUBLIC HEARINGS CLOSED - LIENS CONFIRMED
CD 3
dd. 18237 West Saticoy Street. (Lien: $10,357.88)
CD 9
ee. 823 West 43rd Place aka 821-823 West 43rd Place. (Lien: $6,489.99)
CD 13
ff. 4177 West Garden Avenue. (Lien: $8,408.81)
CONTINUED TO MAY 3, 2013
Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
CD 15
gg. 24255 South Senator Avenue. (Lien: $5,582.05)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 26, 2013)
CONTINUED TO APRIL 16, 2013
Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
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hh. 2802 East Cesar E. Chavez Avenue. (Lien: $4,152.11)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 27, 2013)
ITEM NO. (4) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to fixing rates and charges for non-ambulatory passenger vehicle service in the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE approving a resolution of the Los Angeles City Board of Transportation Commissioners, designated as Board Order No. 602 dated June 14, 2012, fixing rates and charges for non-ambulatory passenger vehicle service in the City of Los Angeles.
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.
(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 5-7
ITEM NO. (5) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: GARCETTI, PERRY (2)
CD 1
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to General Plan Amendments and zone changes for the development of the Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan (CASP), bounded by the intersection of San Fernando Boulevard and Avenue 26 on the north; Pasadena Avenue and the Golden State Freeway (I-5) on the east; Main Street for the portion of the project east of the Los Angeles River and the railroad right of way for the portion of the project west of the River on the south; and Broadway Boulevard on the west.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. CERTIFY that the EIR (EIR No. ENV-2009-599-EIR; State Clearing House No. 2009031002) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the State Guidelines and the City Guidelines and that the City Council has reviewed the information contained therein and considered it along with other factors related to this project; that this determination reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; and that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 13-0078 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the EIR.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS made pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081 of the Public Resources Code and the Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared by the Department of City Planning (DCP).
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS made pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as the Findings of Council and ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
4. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), including the Environmental Findings, as the Findings of the Council.
5. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, as recommended by the Mayor, the Director of Planning and the LACPC, APPROVING the proposed General Plan Amendments to the Central City North, Northeast Los Angeles, and Silverlake/Echo Park/Elysian Valley Community Plans and Transportation Element of the General Plan (as shown in the exhibits attached to the Council file) to reflect the necessary changes for the development of the CASP, bounded by the intersection of San Fernando Boulevard and Avenue 26 on the north; Pasadena Avenue and the Golden State Freeway (I-5) on the east; Main Street for the portion of the project east of the Los Angeles River and the railroad right of way for the portion of the project west of the River on the south; and Broadway Boulevard on the west. The CASP revises land use and zoning and introduces new building form, urban design, open space, parking, conservation, performance and street standards to reflect recent shifts in existing conditions, such as the opening of the Gold Line, completion of the Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan, and pending the development of the Los Angeles State Historic Park.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
Case No. CPC-2009-598-SP
6. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the Director of Planning, effecting the changes of zone (as identified in the zone change ordinance and map attached to the Council file) for the Central City North, Northeast Los Angeles, and Silverlake/Echo Park/Elysian Valley Community Plans, bounded by the intersection of San Fernando Boulevard and Avenue 26 on the north; Pasadena Avenue and the Golden State Freeway (I-5) on the east; Main Street for the portion of the project east of the Los Angeles River and the railroad right of way for the portion of the project west of the River on the south; and Broadway Boulevard on the west.
7. INSTRUCT the DCP to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.
8. ADOPT the January 9, 2013 recommendations of the LACPC.
9. INSTRUCT the DCP to:
a. Remove 129-169 West Avenue 34 and 3401-33 Pasadena Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90031 from the CASP.
b. Report back to the Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee on recommendations for creating an ongoing stakeholder group within the CASP and on an allocation plan for the trust fund that will be established for the TFAR program.
c. Report back to the LACPC in four years on an update on the TFAR program to date.
10. DIRECT the DCP and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to report back to the:
a. PLUM Committee on best practices to encourage shared parking in the CASP.
b. LACPC in four years on an analysis of the parking for the area.
11. INSTRUCT the DCP, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Housing Department, to report back to the LACPC in four years with a status update on the number of affordable units that have been generated in order to determine whether the density bonus formula should automatically change or whether new recommendations should be made.
12. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance to establish the Cornfield Arroyo Seco Floor Area Payment Trust Fund.
13. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
14. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 2, 2013
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 2, 2013)
ITEM NO. (6) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of the salary for Wind Plant Technician (WPT), Civil Service Class Code 3826.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the salary levels for WPT, Civil Service Class Code 3826 as detailed in the February 22, 2013 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) report, attached to the Council file.
2. NOTE and FILE the October 30, 2012 LADWP report relative to the establishment of the salary for WPT, Civil Service Class Code 3826.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADWP reports that the addition of the WPT classification will assist LADWP's renewable energy strategy, while facilitating its compliance with the Mayor's Climate Action Plan and the State's Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard. Thus, the LADWP anticipates staffing its wind generation plants with 15-20 WPTs and foresees requesting an allocation for 35 WPT trainee positions through 2014. There is no fiscal impact to the City's General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (7) - CONTINUED TO APRIL 3, 2013
Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to appeals for property at 5500, 5510, 5516, 5520, 5526, 5544 West Sunset Boulevard; 1417, 1431, 1433, 1435, 1437, 1439, 1441 North Western Avenue; 1414 St. Andrews Place; and 5505, 5525 West De Longpre Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. CERTIFY that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR No. ENV-2008-1421-EIR, State Clearing House No. 2010121011) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the State Guidelines and the City Guidelines and that the City Council has reviewed the information contained therein and considered it along with other factors related to this project; that this determination reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; and that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 12-1604 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Environmental Impact Report.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS made pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081 of the Public Resources Code and the Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared by the Department of City Planning (DCP) and ADOPT the Statement of Overriding Considerations.
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as the Findings of Council and ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
4. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee, as the Findings of the Council, including the Environmental Findings and the Finding that per Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) 12.24 I.3, the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC) did not err or abuse its discretion in approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption in the C2 Zone.
5. RESOLVE TO GRANT IN PART / DENY IN PART THE APPEALS filed by Doug Haines on behalf of the La Mirada Avenue Neighborhood Association of Hollywood, Robert Blue of the Citizen's Coalition, Los Angeles, Aiha Nguyen on behalf of Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy, and R. J. Comer on behalf of Target Corporation from part of and the entire determination of the CLAAPC, THEREBY APPROVING: 1) a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption in the C2 Zone, 2) a Specific Plan Project Permit Compliance with the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented District Specific Plan/Station Neighborhood Area Plan, 3) a Site Plan Review for a project which results in an increase of 50,000 gross square feet or more of nonresidential floor area and a net increase of over 1,000 average daily trips, and 4) the following exceptions from the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented District Specific Plan/Station Neighborhood Area Plan, Ordinance No. 173749, pursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.7.F:
a. From Section 6.N to request relief from the requirement for projects containing 40,000 square feet or more of retail commercial floor area to submit a program for retail use designed to provide free delivery of purchases made at the site by residents living in the Specific Plan Area.
b. From Section 9.B.1 to allow a commercial only project a maximum building height (as measured by LAMC Section 12.21.1) of 74 feet and four inches above grade in lieu of the maximum permitted building height of 35 feet.
c. From Section 9.E.3 to allow a commercial project to exceed the maximum number of off-street parking spaces allowed for a total of 458 parking spaces, in lieu of the maximum 390 parking spaces allowed.
d. From Section 9.I of the Specific Plan and Section V of the Development Standards and Design Guidelines as follows:
i. Building Design - Stepbacks: To allow the entrance canopy and balconies which are to be located within 15 feet of the property line along Sunset Avenue to exceed the maximum permitted height of 30.
ii. Building Design - Stepbacks: To seek relief from the requirement that the second floors along Sunset Boulevard and Western Avenue be setback a minimum of ten feet from the first floor frontage.
iii. Building Design - Transparent Building Elements: To permit transparent building elements such as windows and doors to occupy approximately 24 percent of the ground floor facade along St. Andrews Place in lieu of the minimum 50 percent building transparency otherwise required.
iv. Building Design - Roof Lines: To be exempted from the requirement that all roof lines in excess of 40 feet must be broken up through the use of gables, dormers, cut-outs or other means.
v. Hours of Operations: To seek relief from the allowable hours of operation between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, to allow store deliveries between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. Monday through Sunday.
for the construction of a 194,749 square foot, multi-tenant commercial structure, approximately 84 feet and four inches high, that includes a 163,862 square foot retail store and 30,887 square feet of other smaller retail and food uses, for property located at 5500, 5510, 5516, 5520, 5526, 5544 West Sunset Boulevard; 1417, 1431, 1433, 1435, 1437, 1439, 1441 North Western Avenue; 1414 St. Andrews Place; and 5505, 5525 West De Longpre Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval, as modified by the PLUM Committee and attached to Council file No. 12-1604.
Applicant: Target Corporation
Representative: Vasanthi Okuma, Greenberg Farrow
Case No. APCC-2008-2703-SPE-CUB-SPP-SPR
6. INSTRUCT the DCP Urban Design Studio to meet with the Applicant, prior to the issuance of building permit, to review the proposed signage and to approve a final signage plan and instruct the DCP to require the project to comply with LAMC Section 12.24 U.14(d), if applicable.
7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
Against proposal: Hollywood Studio District Neighborhood Council
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 8-19
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (8) - ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
et al. 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 Department (LAHD), Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the LAHD’s report of March 26, 2013:
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
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a. Property at 1248 South Magnolia Avenue (Case No. 400085).
Assessor I.D. No. 507-601-6009
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
(Item Nos. 8b-8m)
CD 4
b. Property at 10815 Wet Camarillo Street (Case No. 390986).
Assessor I.D. No. 242-101-3028
CD 8
c. Property at 6901 South Van Ness Avenue (Case No. 364553).
Assessor I.D. No. 400-801-8031
CD 9
d. Property at 1015 West 55th Street (Case No. 377514).
Assessor I.D. No. 500-202-3004
CD 9
e. Property at 1015 West 55th Street (Case No. 378923).
Assessor I.D. No. 500-202-3004
CD 9
f. Property at 1343 East 51st Street (Case No. 92164).
Assessor I.D. No. 510-703-2019
CD 9
g. Property at 4016 South Wall Street (Case No. 346506).
Assessor I.D. No. 511-302-5024
CD 9
h. Property at 633 East 49th Street (Case No. 333347).
Assessor I.D. No. 510-800-9022
CD 9
i. Property at 926 West 62nd Street (Case No. 378424).
Assessor I.D. No. 600-401-4016
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j. Property at 720 South Normandie Avenue (Case No. 380100).
Assessor I.D. No. 509-400-5018
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k. Property at 1951 South Corinth Avenue (Case No. 391403).
Assessor I.D. No. 426-102-9025
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l. Property at 320 North New Hampshire Avenue (Case No. 333998).
Assessor I.D. No. 552-001-9016
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m. Property at 5600 West Fernwood Avenue (Case No. 369704).
Assessor I.D. No. 554-403-0041
ITEM NO. (9) - ADOPTED - FORTHWITH
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to the feasibility of implementing enhanced E-9-1-1 systems.
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Wesson - Englander - Buscaino):
INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and the Los Angeles Police Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Information Technology Agency, to report with recommendations on the feasibility of implementing within one year enhanced E-9-1-1 systems.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAFD. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (10) - SUBSTITUTE MOTION ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
Substitute Motion adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINSITRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the 2011-14 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. 26 for the Port Pilots Representation Unit.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the 2011-14 MOU No. 26, attached to the Council file, approved as to form by the City Attorney.
2. INSTRUCT the City Controller to implement the provisions of the 2011-14 MOU No. 26, as detailed in the November 6, 2012 CAO report and attached to the Council file.
3. AUTHORIZE the CAO and the City Controller to make any necessary technical or clerical corrections to the 2011-14 MOU No. 26.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that implementation of the provisions of the 2011-14 MOU No. 26 results in an obligation to the Los Angeles Harbor Department of approximately $185,300 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13; $427,000 for FY 2013-14; and an annual ongoing cost of $356,000. This agreement has no impact on the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)
ADOPTED
SUBSTITUTE MOTION (KORETZ - WESSON)
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the CAO recommendations outlined in the revised report dated March 29, 2013, attached to Council file No. 12-1857, as recommended by the Executive Employee Relations Committee.
ITEM NO. (11) - ADOPTED - FORTHWITH
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK and RESOLUTIONS relative to transmitting the certified results of the votes cast at the Primary Nominating Election held Tuesday, March 5, 2013.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS transmitting the certified results of the votes cast in the City of Los Angeles Primary Nominating Election held Tuesday, March 5, 2013, on the following matters submitted to the voters:
a. For the various candidates for the Offices of Mayor, City Attorney and Controller.
b. For the various candidates for the Offices of Member of the Los Angeles City Council in District Numbers One, Three, Five, Seven, Nine, Eleven, Thirteen and Fifteen.
c. For the various candidates for the Offices of Member of the Board of Education of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) in District Numbers Two, Four and Six.
d. For the various candidates to fill the Offices of Member of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District for Seat Numbers Two, Four and Six.
e. For and against City of Los Angeles Proposition A, Charter Amendment B; and Burbank Unified School District Measure S.
f. Votes tabulated and certified by the Los Angeles City Clerk, summaries of the certified results from those cities conducting portions of the election for the Offices of Member of the Board of Education of the LAUSD in District Numbers Two, Four and Six and for the Offices of Member of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District for Seat Numbers Two, Four and Six.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that adopting the Resolutions declaring the results of the City of Los Angeles Primary Nominating Election will have no impact on the General Fund as the funds necessary to conduct the 2013 municipal elections are already included in the City Clerk’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2012-13.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (12) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
COMMUNICATION FROM MAYOR relative to the exemption of one Audit Manager position for the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS), pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the exemption of one Audit Manager position for the LACERS, 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 - APRIL 12, 2013
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 12, 2013)
(Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
(Item Nos. 13-15)
ITEM NO. (13) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) AND CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to authorization to execute contract amendments with agencies providing services under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program, and related actions.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to negotiate and execute contract amendments substantially similar to Attachment 2 of the LAHD transmittal dated February 7, 2013 (attached to Council File No. 11-2120), between the City and the nine proposed HOPWA service providers as identified in Attachment 1 of the LAHD transmittal dated February 7, 2013 (attached to Council File No. 11-2120), subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and compliance with City contracting requirements, for the three-month period effective January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2013 and for the funding amounts included in Attachment 1, subject to satisfactory contractor performance as determined by the LAHD, available funding and ongoing need.
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Expend funds for the contracts between the City of Los Angeles and the agencies listed in Attachment 1 of the LAHD February 7, 2013 transmittal from Fund 569, not to exceed the amounts listed in Attachment 1 of the LAHD February 7, 2013 transmittal, upon proper demand of the General Manager, LAHD, or designee.
b. Transfer appropriations within HOPWA Fund No. 569/43, in the amount of $1,296,880 as follows:
|
From: |
Account |
Title |
Amount |
|
|
43J415 |
Reserve |
$1,178,366 |
|
|
43J326 |
HOPWA Subsidy Assistance |
$118,514 |
|
|
|
Total: |
$1,296,880 |
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To: |
Account |
Title |
Amount |
|
|
43J406 |
HOPWA Supportive Services |
$316,511 |
|
|
43J319 |
HOPWA Project Sponsor Admin |
$14,903 |
|
|
43J326 |
HOPWA PSHP |
$965,466 |
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|
|
Total |
$1,296,880 |
c. Expend the funds in an amount not to exceed $1,296,880 upon presentation of proper demand from the General Manager, LAHD, or designee.
3. RESCIND the HOPWA portions of the 39th Program Year (2013-14) Consolidated Plan Attachment D Proposed Budget for the HOPWA Resources and Expenditures approved on February 27, 2013 and replace and ADOPT the amended Attachment D dated March 18, 2013 attached to the report from the City Administrative Officer (CAO) dated March 26, 2013 (attached to Council File No. 11-2120).
4. RESCIND the HOPWA portions of the 39th Program Year (2013-14) Consolidated Plan Attachment M Contract Authorities for the LAHD Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)/HOPWA/HOME/Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs approved on February 27, 2013 and replace and ADOPT the amended Attachment M dated March 18, 2013 attached to the report from the CAO dated March 26, 2013 (attached to Council File No. 11-2120).
5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and enabling language, and to make any technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. Approval of these recommendations will authorize the LAHD to execute contract amendments with nine service providers for enhanced services, transfer appropriations within HOPWA consistent with these actions, and approve revised HOPWA funding recommendations and contracting authorities to the 39th Program Year Consolidated Plan. The funding source is previously approved federal HOPWA monies. These recommendations comply with the City's Financial Policies in that the full cost of these services will be paid through special funds sources.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (14) - ADOPTED
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (REYES - BUSCAINO) relative to the amendment of vacation conditions of an alley easterly of Westlake Avenue from Wilshire Boulevard to 225 feet southerly thereof.
Recommendation for Council action:
AMEND the City Council's actions of March 6, 2012 under Council file No. 11-1289, relative to a vacation of an alley easterly of Westlake Avenue from Wilshire Boulevard to 225 feet southerly thereof, as follows:
Revised condition 5a to read:
"Dedicate 7 feet as future public street along the southerly side of Wilshire Boulevard (Major Highway Class II Standards) adjacent to Lot 34 of the Westlake Park Tract."
Revised condition 5b to read:
"Dedicate a future 20-foot radius property line return for intersections of Wilshire Boulevard at Westlake Avenue and at Bonnie Brae 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.
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (15) - ADOPTED
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CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (ROSENDAHL - KORETZ) relative to acceptance of funds from the Skirball Center for the design and installation of two speed feedback signs.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to accept $36,000 from the Skirball Center for the design and installation of two speed feedback signs at the northern entrance to the Center, as follows:
a. Deposit $6,000 in Fund 100/94 Salaries & Overtime Account/ Appropriation Unit 001090 for the design of the two signs.
b. Deposit $16,000 in Fund 100/94 Traffic Signal Equipment/ Appropriation Unit 3360 for purchase of the equipment.
c. Deposit $14,000 in Fund 655/941 Account C280 and execute a non-participating change order to an Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control construction contract to install the two speed feedback signs.
2. REQUEST that the Controller make any necessary technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted. 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)
ITEM NO. (16) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: GARCETTI, PERRY (2)
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (ROSENDAHL - KORETZ) relative to re-appropriating Highway Safety Improvement Program budget savings to complete other projects.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to transfer and expend $89,777 from the Roxford Street and I-5 (Golden State) Freeway on- and off-ramps project, Proposition C Anti-Gridlock Transit Improvement Fund No. 540, Account No. 94H378, as follows:
a. $29,122 for the traffic signal installation at Western and 37th (Fund No. 540, Account No. 94FJ74)
b. $60,655 for the traffic signal installation at Lankershim and Valerio (Fund No. 540, Account No. 94F373)
2. DIRECT the LADOT, upon completion of the projects, to return any surplus match funds to the Proposition C Anti-Gridlock Transit Improvement Fund.
3. REQUEST that the Controller make any necessary technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted. 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)
ITEM NO. (17) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: GARCETTI, PERRY (2)
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MOTION (BUSCAINO - HUIZAR) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for the alley northerly of Olympic Boulevard and westerly of Mateo Street.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law for the alley northerly of Olympic Boulevard and westerly of Mateo Street.
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
3. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested areas to the Public Works Committee.
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council’s consideration at the appropriate time under the City’s Street Vacation procedures.
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: GARCETTI (1)
(Item Nos. 18-19)
ITEM NO. (18) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (BUSCAINO - HUIZAR) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for portion of the T-shaped alley southerly of Washington Boulevard and easterly of Santa Fe Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law for portion of the T-shaped alley southerly of Washington Boulevard and easterly of Santa Fe Avenue.
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
3. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested areas to the Public Works Committee.
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council’s consideration at the appropriate time under the City’s Street Vacation procedures.
ITEM NO. (19) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (BUSCAINO - HUIZAR) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for portion of alley northwesterly of Los Angeles Street from approximately 386 feet southwesterly of 5th Street to its southwesterly terminus.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law for portion of alley northwesterly of Los Angeles Street from approximately 386 feet southwesterly of 5th Street to its southwesterly terminus.
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
3. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested areas to the Public Works Committee.
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council’s consideration at the appropriate time under the City’s Street Vacation procedures.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to various community charter bus services in Council District Eight.
MOTION (ALARCON - ROSENDAHL) relative to funding for the Hillview Mental Services, including Hansen Dam.
MOTION (ALARCON - BUSCAINO) relative to funding for field trips for Fifth grade students in the Lopez Canyon Amenities Trust Fund area, starting in the fall 2014.
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to the Vistas Apartment Complex and the West Valley Tower Apartment Complex in Council District Six.
MOTION (ENGLANDER - REYES) relative to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Coral Wood Court Apartments located at 8025-39 Reseda Boulevard within Council District 12.
MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to authorizing and approving the use of certificates of participation (series 2013 certificates) to refinance at a lower interest rate the certificate of participation.
MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to reinstating the reward offer of the unsolved murder of Roy Milton Love Jr. for an additional six months.
MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the unsolved murder of Craig Alexander Sykes for an additional six months.
MOTION (KREKORIAN - BUSCAINO) relative to a Congress of Neighborhoods on September 28, 2013.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
13-0004-S1 - Thomas Hudnut (Krekorian - LaBonge)
María Félix (Alarcón for Garcetti - Reyes)
Nichan Kulukian (Krekorian - Alarcón)
Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian (Krekorian - Alarcón)
Armenian National Committee of America,
San Fernando Valley West Chapter (Krekorian - Alarcón)
Armand Keosian (Krekorian - Alarcón)
Michaela Pereira (LaBonge - Krekorian)
John P. McNicholas (LaBonge - Krekorian)
Los Angeles Jazz Society Celebrating 30 Years (LaBonge - Krekorian)
John North (LaBonge - Krekorian)
Detective John “JT” Thacker (LaBonge - Zine)
“Shotgun Tom” Kelly (Englander for Garcetti - LaBonge)
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
13-0003-S1 - Van Thomas Graham (Alarcón - Rosendahl - Zine - All Councilmembers)
Marie Louise Pierce Jones (Parks - Perry)
John (Jack) Perry Pardee (LaBonge - All Councilmembers)
Alarcón, Buscaino, Englander, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Parks, Reyes, Rosendahl, Zine and President Wesson (12); Absent: Garcetti and Perry (2) Vacant: Council District Six
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: June Lagmay, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL