Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM

ALL ITEMS FORTHWITH

(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL
Members Present: Bonin, Cedillo, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (11); Absent: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Englander and Huizar (4)
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items Noticed for Public Hearing
ITEM NO.(1)

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC).

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the following properties:

(a)15-0160-S621
15-0160-S621
CD 11

2918 South Ocean Avenue. (Lien: $1,118.89)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of February 23, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(4)
CONTINUED TO APRIL 22, 2016
ITEM NO.(2)

HEARING PROTESTS relative to Office of Finance reports requesting approval to record liens against taxpayers for unpaid taxes.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Office of Finance to record a lien for unpaid taxes in the amounts stated below, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 21.15(o) for the following:

(a)16-0170-S13
16-0170-S13
CD 12

SJ Heritage Inc. (Lien: $18,462.25)

 

 

Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(4)
RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE FOR THE LIABILITY OWED
(b)16-0170-S12
16-0170-S12
CD 5

Gladstone Michael Weisberg Wilner and Sloan ALC. (Lien: $116,188.52)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(4)
CONTINUED TO APRIL 13, 2016
(c)15-0170-S42
15-0170-S42
CD 6

Del Angel Recycling Corp. (Lien: $13,255.71)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
ITEM NO.(3)16-0209
16-0209
CD 14

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for alcohol sales for off-site consumption at Sprouts Farmers Market full-service grocery store located at 2245 Yosemite Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90041.

 

Applicant:  Sprouts Farmers Market

 

Representative:  Terri Dickerhoff

 

TIME LIMIT FILE –  MAY 19, 2016

 

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 18, 2016)

 

 (Findings and Council recommendations required relative to the above application required)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(4)
CONTINUED TO MAY 24, 2016
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(4)15-1138-S7
15-1138-S7

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to temporary emergency shelters for the homeless throughout the City for the duration of the 2016 El Nino precipitation cycle.

 

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

  1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, and/or that the ordinance is exempt under California Public Resources Code Sections 21080(b)(4) (Specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency) and 21060.3 (definition of emergency under the CEQA); and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15269 (statutory exemption for emergency projects) and 15359 (definition of emergency under CEQA).

  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.

  3. REQUEST the City Attorney to Prepare and Present a new Ordinance to Council, as amended by the PLUM Committee on March 22, 2016, in addition to adding Section 12.82 to Article 2 of Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to allow the operation and establishment of temporary emergency shelters for the homeless throughout the City for the duration of the 2016 El Nino precipitation cycle, also include that providers: register with the City of Los Angeles by submitting and online application; comply with the Cold/Wet Weather Temporary Shelter requirements of the Fire Department; provide written notification to adjacent properties and to any school located within 500 feet of the site prior to operating a shelter; and continue to comply with all requirements that apply to the primary use of their property while operating a shelter for the homeless.

  4. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinances dated March 1,2016 and March 15, 2016.

  5. RECEIVE and FILE Motion 21-A (O'Farrell - Buscaino).

 

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

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING)

 

 

ADOPTED

 

AMENDING MOTION (HUIZAR - WESSON)

 

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

 

ADOPT the accompanying Ordinance dated March 22, 2016 in lieu of the prior Ordinances attached to the Council file.

 

 

Adopted as Amended, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
ORDINANCE OVER TO MARCH 30, 2016
ITEM NO.(5)16-0033
16-0033
CD 13

ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANGAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, and RESOLUTION relative to a General Plan Amendment to the Hollywood Community Plan and the Mobility Element for the properties located at 5500, 5510, 5516, 5520, 5526, 5542, 5544 West Sunset Boulevard, 1417, 1431,1433, 1435, 1437, 1439, 1441 North Western Avenue, 1414 St. Andrews Place, 5505, 5525 West De Longpre Avenue.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. CERTIFY that the Addendum to the EIR (EIR No. ENV-2008-1421-EIR; State Clearing House No. 2010121011) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), 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. 16-0033 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 Addendum to the EIR.

  2. 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.

  3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the PLUM Committee as the Findings of the Council.

  4. RESOLVE TO GRANT IN PART/DENY IN PART THE APPEAL filed by John Dewes, Target Corporation (Representative: Doug Couper, Greenberg Farrow), from part of the determination of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) and THEREBY APPROVE Condition No. 47 as amended by the PLUM Committee on March 22, 2016 and attached to Council file No. 16-0033 and Condition No. 143.

  5. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEALS filed by George Abrahams; Citizen's Coalition Los Angeles (Representative: Richard MacNaughton, Attorney at Law); and Doug Haines on behalf of the La Mirada Avenue Neighborhood Association of Hollywood (Representative: Robert Silverstein, The Silverstein Law Firm), from part of the determination of the LACPC, for the demolition of a pre-existing 59,561 square-foot single-story commercial structure, an electrical substation, and a surface parking lot, including construction of a 194,749 square-foot, multi-tenant commercial structure, approximately 74 feet and four inches high, that includes a 163,862 square-foot retail store (Target), and 30,887 square feet of other smaller retail and food uses, including 458 at grade and above-ground parking spaces, for project located on a 168,869 square-foot lot classified in the C2-1 zone and also located within Subarea C of the Vermont / Western Transit Oriented District Specific Plan / Station Neighborhood Area Plan (SNAP), for property located at 5500, 5510, 5516, 5520, 5526, 5542, 5544 West Sunset Boulevard, 1417, 1431,1433, 1435, 1437, 1439, 1441 North Western Avenue, 1414 St. Andrews Place, 5505 and 5525 West De Longpre Avenue and THEREBY APPROVE the following:

    1. Conditional Use Permit to allow for the sale of a full line of alcoholic beverages for offsite consumption in the C2 Zone;

    2. Site Plan Review for a project which results in an increase of 50,000 square feet or more of non-residential floor area and an increase of over 1,000 average daily trips;

    3. Specific Plan Project Permit Compliance with the Station Neighborhood Area Plan (SNAP), Ordinance No. 173749 and pursuant to CEQA that this project was assessed in the Target at Sunset and Western EIR (ENV-2008-1421-EIR, SCH No. 2010121011 certified on April 3, 2013, and as provided in the addendum, in the independent judgement of the decision maker pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162;

  6. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor and the LACPC APPROVING the proposed General Plan Amendment for the re-designation of Sunset Boulevard between St. Andrews Place and Western Avenue from an Avenue 1 (previously a Major Highway - Class II) to a Modified Major Highway - Class II, and Western Avenue between Sunset Boulevard and DeLongpre Avenue from a Modified Avenue I (previously a Major Highway - Class 11) to a Modified Major Highway - Class 11; Specific Plan Amendment to the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented District Specific Plan / Station Neighborhood Area Plan (SNAP), Ordinance 173749, to establish Land Use Regulations, Development Standards, and Design Guidelines for a new Subarea F, Large Scale Commercial Node designation; Specific Plan Amendment to the SNAP, Ordinance 173749, to change the Subarea Designation of the subject property, from Subarea C to Subarea F, for the properties located at 5500, 5510, 5516, 5520, 5526, 5542, 5544 West Sunset Boulevard, 1417, 1431,1433, 1435, 1437, 1439, 1441 North Western Avenue, 1414 St. Andrews Place, 5505, 5525 West De Longpre Avenue, subject to modified Conditions of Approval.

  7. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present Ordinances, relative to a Specific Plan Amendment to the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented District Specific Plan / Station Neighborhood Area Plan (SNAP), Ordinance No. 173749, establishing Land Use Regulations, Development Standards and Design Guidelines for a new Subarea F, Large Scale Commercial Node Designation; and to change the subject property from Subarea C to Subarea F, subject to modified Conditions of Approval as approved by the PLUM Committee on March 22, 2016 and attached to Council file No. 16-0033.

  8. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

 

Applicant: John Dewes, Target Corporation

 

Representative: Doug Couper, Greenberg Farrow

 

Case No. CPC-2015-74-GPA-SP-CUB-SPP-SPR

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 13, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 13, 2016)

 

 

Adopted to Refer, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(4)
REFERRED TO PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
ITEM NO.(6)16-0062
16-0062
CD 5

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Woolner House located at 200 South Wilton Place 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 Woolner House located at 200 South Wilton Place in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Owner/Applicant:  Trevor and Alexandra Miller

 

Applicant's Representative:  Trevor and Alexandra Miller

 

Case No.  CHC-2015-3823-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 - APRIL 7, 2016

 

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 6, 2016)

 

  

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(4)
ITEM NO.(7)16-0063
16-0063
CD 14

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Coughlin House located at 1501 Nolden Street and 5631 Tehama Street 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 Coughlin House located at 1501 Nolden Street and 5631 Tehama Street in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Owner/Applicant:  Jaime Laurella

 

Case No.:  CHC-2015-3693-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 - APRIL 7, 2016

 

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 6, 2016)

 

  

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(4)
ITEM NO.(8)14-1674
14-1674

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE, AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the third amendment to the permit with Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) at the Port of Los Angeles to delay the conveyance of the title of the old dispatch hall.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Los Angeles Harbor Department (LAHD) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article Ill, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the LAHD Resolution No. 16-7891 authorizing the third amendment to Permit No. 893 between the LAHD and PMA.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed third amendment to Permit No, 893 between the LAHD and PMA will have no overall financial impact on the LAHD budget and the City General Fund. The LAHD states that if the real estate market declines during 2016 or 2017, any delay in conveyance of the title of the dispatch hall could have a financial impact if the LAHD decides to declare the property as surplus and sell it. Alternatively, if the real estate market improves, the delay would benefit the LAHD. The current value of the dispatch hall is estimated at $1,650,000.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – APRIL 7, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – APRIL 6, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(4)
ITEM NO.(9)16-0250
16-0250

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the first amendment to the contract with ABM Facility Services, Inc. (ABM) to extend the term for property management services at Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) Palmdale Landholdings.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the first amendment to the contract with ABM.

  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of February 3, 2016 by Resolution No. 25880 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the first amendment to the contract with ABM to extend the term for property management services at LAWA’s Palmdale Landholdings.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the proposed first amendment between LAWA and ABM for property management and maintenance services at LAWA’s Palmdale Airport Landholdings will have no impact on the City’s General Fund or LAWA’s Capital Budget. Funding for the contract is available in LAWA’s Fiscal Year 2015-16 Operating Budget in Cost Center 1500005 - PMD (Palmdale Airport) Asset Management, Commitment Item 520 - Contractual Services. Funding for future years will be requested through the annual budget process. The proposed first amendment and the underlying contract comply with LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 2, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – APRIL 22, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(4)
ITEM NO.(10)14-1408-S1
14-1408-S1
CD 15

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the allocation of $184,946 in Community Redevelopment Agency/Los Angeles (CRA/LA) excess bond proceeds from the Watts Redevelopment Project Area and $15,054 from AB 1290 for the purchase of real estate.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE $184,946 CRA-LA/Designated Local Authority (CRA-LA/DLA) Excess Bond Proceeds available to Council District 15 from the Watts Redevelopment Project Area to be utilized for the purchase of real estate.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to transfer $184,946 from CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22L9QT - Watts Taxable (Series A); and APPROPRIATE $184,946 to Fund 843/40, Account No. To Be Determined to purchase real estate for the purpose of creating more community facilities as identified in the Bond spending Plan for this Project Area.

  3. TRANSFER $15,054 from AB1290, Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281215 (CD-15 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to Fund 843/40, Account No. To Be Determined to purchase real estate for the purpose of creating more community facilities.

  4. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the availability of funds, to expend funds upon presentation of proper documentation and demand of the General Manager, EWDD or designee pursuant to this contract.

  5. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and related documents necessary for acquisition of property located at 10221 South Compton Avenue.

  6. REQUEST the City Attorney, or outside counsel, to prepare Ordinances providing for the City’s acquisition of the property located at 10221 South Compton Avenue from CRA/LA under the terms described in the March 7, 2016 report, attached to the Council file.

  7. AUTHORIZE the GSD to:

    1. Negotiate and execute an Assignment and Assumption Agreement or similar type agreement, as necessary, for the lease with Watts Civic Center, A California Limited Partnership, subject to City Attorney’s or outside counsel’s approval to form.

    2. Collect lease revenue per the agreement detailed above in Recommendation No. 7a.

    3. Deposit all revenue into Department Source Code 100/40/4931004.

  8. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and AUTHORIZE, the Controller to implement these instructions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee reports that there is no impact on the City’s General Fund from the proposed allocation of CRA-LA/DLA Excess Bond Proceeds and AB1290 funds.  The CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bonds Proceeds Fund No. 57D is funded solely from the transfer of approximately $84.1 million in pre-2011 tax allocation bond proceeds from CRA/LA to the City (Council File No. 14-1174) with said transfer having been deposited with the Office of the Controller.  The AB1290 funds are received from property tax increment financing derived from the Watts Redevelopment Project Area.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(4)
ITEM NO.(11)15-0547-S3
15-0547-S3
CD 9,14

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the DTLA Forward, street tree removal and replacement in South Park neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Price):

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services Urban Forestry Division to work with the Department of City Planning and the South Park Business Improvement District, to develop a street tree palette and guidelines for tree removal and replacement in the South Park neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles.

  2. RECEIVE and FILE the Department of City Planning report dated March 15, 2016, attached to Council file No. 15-0547-S3.

 

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 and Gang Reduction Committee waived consideration of this matter)

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(4)
ITEM NO.(12)15-0547-S1
15-0547-S1
CD 14

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a report on DTLA Forward and Leading Pedestrian Interval signal treatments, pilot implementation to date, and potential locations for future use.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. RECEIVE and FILE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report dated March 10, 2016.

  2. DIRECT the LADOT to:

    1. Report in 180 days on the status of the Vision Zero Technical Collision Analysis findings relevant to possible implementation of Leading Pedestrian Interval signal treatments within Downtown Los Angeles along with the status of the associated countermeasure pairing exercise.

    2. Report on specific recommendations to improve Spring and Main Streets.

  3. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to take a larger look at the overall connectivity and configuration of the streets in Downtown Los Angeles as part of the environmental review of the Downtown Community Plan.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that no direct impact to the City's General Fund is anticipated.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted to Refer, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(4)
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
ITEM NO.(13)15-0547-S2
15-0547-S2
CD 14

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a report on pedestrian and green alleys as part of DTLA Forward.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

   

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to create and analyze three pilots of three different types of alley projects in Downtown to be used to develop processes and guidelines that can be utilized for projects across the city:

 

  1. Harlem Place Alley:  As a pilot for an alley project that utilizes an alley vacation.

  2. South Park BID's alley project as a pilot for a project that is led by a BID that is willing to assist with funding, maintenance and operations.

  3. An alley project in the Arts District led by a community organization, Industrial District Green, as an alley project spearheaded by a community group.

 

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


Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.


(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)


Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
ITEM NO.(14)14-1174-S5
14-1174-S5
CD 3

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the allocation of $184,946 in Community Redevelopment Agency/Los Angeles (CRA/LA) excess bond proceeds from the Watts Redevelopment Project Area and $15,054 from AB 1290 for the purchase of real estate.

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE $51,500 in CRA-LA/Designated Local Authority (DLA) Excess Bond Proceeds funds available to Council District Three from the Reseda/Canoga Park City Redevelopment Project Area be utilized towards a contract with a consultant to assist in the implementation of projects, programs and activities identified in the Bond Spending Plan for this Project Area.

  2. TRANSFER $51,500 from CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds Fund No. 57D, Account 22L9PT- Reseda/Canoga Park Taxable to City Administrative Officer (CAO), Fund 100/10, Contractual Services, Account 3040 to fund the use of consultant services along with up to $51,500 to assist in the planning and implementation of projects, programs and activities identified in the Bond spending Plan for this Project Area.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the availability of funds, to expend funds upon presentation of proper documentation and demand of the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), or designee, pursuant to this contract.

  4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the February 23, 2016 CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee report, attached to the Council file, to use up to $50,000 from the CAO’s contractual services account for a consultant contract on the Reseda Town Center Project will not result in any additional impact on the General Fund as there are sufficient funds budgeted for these purposes.  There are sufficient CRA Excess Bond Proceeds budgeted for these purposes. 

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(4)
ITEM NO.(15)15-0455
15-0455
CD 10

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES CITY PLANNING COMMISSION and RESOLUTION relative to the General Plan Amendment in the Wilshire Community Plan Land Use Map for the properties located at 805-823 South Catalina Street and 806-836 South Kenmore Avenue.

 

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)


(Click on the above hyperlink or go to http://www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(4)
CONTINUED TO APRIL 6, 2016
ITEM NO.(16)15-0455-S1
15-0455-S1
CD 10

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES CITY PLANNING COMMISSION relative to an appeal regarding a Zone and Height District Change, Conditional Use and Zoning Administrator's Adjustment for the properties located at 805-823 South Catalina Street and 806-820 South Kenmore Avenue.

 

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

 
(Click on the above hyperlink or go to http://www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(4)
CONTINUED TO APRIL 6, 2016
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(17)16-0223
16-0223
CD 14

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Broadway and 11th Streets Lighting District.

 

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

 

  1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 9, 2016.

  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 18, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Broadway and 11th Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,981.12 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2015-16 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  May 11, 2016)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of March 16, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
(2)
SET FOR HEARING MAY 18, 2016
ITEM NO.(18)15-1700
15-1700

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the 2015-16 Departmental Personnel Ordinances.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying DEPARTMENTAL PERSONNEL ORDINANCES dated March 7, 2016 authorizing the employment of personnel for 2015-16 in the following Departments: 

 

a.  Aging  r.  Finance 
b.  Animal Services  s.  Fire 
c.  Building and Safety  t.  General Services 
d.  City Administrative Officer  u.  Housing and Community Investment 
e.  City Attorney  v.  Information Technology Agency 
f.  City Clerk  w.  Mayor 
g.  City Planning x.  Neighborhood Empowerment 
h.  Controller  y.  Personnel 
i.  Convention and Tourism Development  z.  Police 
j.  Council  aa.  Public Works- Board
k.  Cultural Affairs  bb.  Public Works- Bureau of Contract Administration 
l.  Disability  cc.  Public Works- Bureau of Engineering 
m.  Economic and Workforce Development  dd.  Public Works- Bureau of Sanitation 
n.  El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument  ee.  Public Works- Bureau of Street Lighting 
o.  Emergency Management  ff. Public Works-Bureau of Street Services
p.  Employee Relations Board  gg.  Transportation 
q.  Ethics Commission hh.  Zoo 


Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that funding for these positions is consistent with the 2015-16 Adopted Budget.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, Ordinance Over, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
ORDINANCES OVER TO MARCH 30, 2016
ITEM NO.(19)16-0306
16-0306

MOTION (HUIZAR - MARTINEZ) relative to the Los Angeles Athlete Initiative that took place in the Tom Bradley Tower.

 

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

 

APPROPRIATE $203 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with the Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Los Angeles Athlete Initiative that took place in the Tom Bradley Tower.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
ITEM NO.(20)11-0581-S1
11-0581-S1

MOTION (BONIN - BLUMENFIELD) relative to extending the contract with MV Transportation for the operation of Community DASH Package 4 (Central Region).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to extend the contract with MV Transportation for the continued operation of the Community DASH Package 4 (Central Region) contract, under the current terms and conditions, until no later than April 30, 2016, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  2. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this motion.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
(2)
ITEM NO.(21)16-0321
16-0321
CD 15

MOTION (BUSCAINO - BLUMENFIELD) relative to the sale of surplus City equipment at below market value to the Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.  

 

Recommendations for Council action:  

  1. FIND that the Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is eligible to purchase one van (Shop No. 05014) at below market value ($1.00), in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Sec. 22.547 (Donation of Surplus City Equipment), as the recipient is a non-profit organization located in the City of Los Angeles, which has been established exclusively to further the services provided by the City.

  2. REQUEST the City Attorney to expedite preparation of the appropriate documents to effectuate the sale and transfer of the above identified surplus equipment at below market value to the Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to inform the Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium [Caroline Brady, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731] that the surplus equipment must be claimed within 60 days from the date of Council approval of the request after which time it will revert to the City's surplus equipment pool for disposal by the Department of General Services.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
ITEM NO.(22)12-0171-S3
12-0171-S3
CD 1,9,10

MOTION (WESSON - PRICE) relative to the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $18,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Columbia Apartments, composed of 127 units at scattered sites located at 1034 South Catalina Street and 1522 West 11th Place in Council District One; 415 East Adams Boulevard in Council District Nine; 1043 Kingsley Drive, 1137 South Bronson Avenue and 1147 South Bronson Avenue in Council District 10 (Project).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. WAIVE the City of Los Angeles Multifamily Bond policy and designate the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) as the conduit issuer on behalf of the Project.

  2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Hearing on the agenda for the City Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, APRIL 5, 2016 at 10:00 am located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council agenda for the City Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, APRIL 5, 2016 consideration of the TEFRA hearing results and adoption of the attached TEFRA hearing Resolution to follow the conduct of the public hearing.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
ITEM NO.(23)16-0324
16-0324
CD 13

MOTION (O’FARRELL - RYU) relative to the donation of a digital wireless surveillance camera for the Hollywood Entertainment District.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. ACCEPT the donation by the Hollywood Property Owners Alliance of the new Las Palmas digital surveillance camera (estimated value of $15,000) comprised of a digital wireless video camera and Fluid Mesh antennae, for use by the Los Angeles Police Department for the Hollywood Entertainment District as further described in the text of this Motion.

  2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department to record the donated equipment on the Department's inventory list and to thank the donors on behalf of the City.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
ITEM NO.(24)16-0010-S13
16-0010-S13

MOTION (WESSON - BLUMENFIELD) 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 Candice Ann Altamirano on December 2, 2012. 

 

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

 

  1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting death of Candice Ann Altamirano on December 2, 2012.

  2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

  3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
ITEM NO.(25)16-0322
16-0322
CD 3

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - BUSCAINO) relative to the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, rehabilitation and equipping of a 25-unit, special needs affordable multifamily housing rental facility currently known as Rancho Del Valle Apartments located at 6560 Winnetka Avenue in Los Angeles Council District Three.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

  1. WAIVE the City's Multifamily Bond Policy to allow the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) to issue the bonds on behalf of the Rancho Del Valle Apartments project, located at 6560 Winnetka Avenue in Council District Three.

  2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Hearing on the agenda for the City Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, APRIL 5, 2016 at 10:00 am located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council agenda for the City Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, APRIL 5, 2016 consideration of the TEFRA hearing results and adoption of the attached TEFRA hearing Resolution to follow the conduct of the public hearing.
Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
ITEM NO.(26)15-0010-S24
15-0010-S24

MOTION (WESSON - BLUMENFIELD) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the unsolved murder of Rodney Lamont Lewis for an additional six months.

 

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

 

REAFFIRM Council’s findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the unsolved murder of Rodney Lamont Lewis (Council action of September 23, 2015, C.F. No. 15-0010-S24) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the offer of reward by the City Clerk and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
ITEM NO.(27)16-0323
16-0323
CD 4

MOTION (RYU - O'FARRELL) relative to securing services of a contractor to obtain accurate, up-to-date information on pedestrian and vehicle usage in the Hollywood Hills area of Council District Four.

 

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

  1. TRANSFER / APPROPRIATE $15,000 in the Council District Four Real Property Trust Fund No. 686/14 to the Transportation Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) to secure the services of a contractor to obtain accurate, up-to-date information on pedestrian and vehicle usage in the Hollywood Hills area of Council District Four.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
Closed Session
ITEM NO.(28)12-0345
12-0345

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Robert Contreras v. City of Los Angeles, Julio Benavides, and Mario Flores, United States Supreme Court Case No. 15-58, Ninth Circuit Case No. 13-55100, and United States District Court Case No.11-1480. (This matter involves an appeal of a final judgment in an excessive force case.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on February 29, 2016)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of March 16, 2016)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

 

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

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, in settlement of the above-entitled matter, to pay $230,000 in attorney's fees for the work spent on the appeal, and to pay the final judgment, plus accrued interest, from $8,283,612.88 in funds (deposited by the City with the Court as security for satisfaction of judgment) as follows:

    1. Payable to Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo, Client Trust Account in the amount of $6,893,124.64 (this amount includes the entire judgment, plus interest, plus settled amount of attorney fees on appeal).

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to make necessary changes to the above payment instructions, provided such changes to do not deviate from the terms of the judgment.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Englander
, Koretz
(5)
MEETING HELD - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION
ITEM NO.(29)16-0270
16-0270

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Susan Gaar v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC551177. (This matter involves a trip and fall incident which occurred on March 25, 2014 at 951 Figueroa Street in the City of Los Angeles.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on March 21, 2016)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

 

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

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $425,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from the City Attorney Fund No. 100/59, Account 009780 Liability Payouts.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon and made payable to: Law Offices of Glickman & Glickman, ALC and Susan Gaar.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
(2)
ITEM NO.(30)16-0260
16-0260

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Montelongo v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC534372. (This matter arises out of a motor vehicle accident between a Los Angeles Police Department black and white vehicle and a private vehicle that occurred on June 28, 2013, on Compton and 41st Street in the City of Los Angeles.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on March 21, 2016)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

 

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

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $250,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from the City Attorney Fund No. 100/59, Account 009780 Liability Payouts.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon and made payable to: Law Office of Andrew Zeytuntsyan PC and Victor Montelongo, Juana Lezama, and Evangelina Lezama.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
ITEM NO.(31)16-0202
16-0202

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Villa Julietta v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC536684. (This matter involves a sewer back-up incident which occurred on February 9, 2013 at 4724 North Kester Avenue in Sherman Oaks.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on March 21, 2016)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

 

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

  1. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works to pay a total of $289,086.01 in settlement of the above entitled matter from the Sewer Operations and Maintenance Fund No. 760, Account 50MX82, Object No. 653 Liability Claims, payable to Travelers Property Casualty Insurance Company.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Officer, Department of Public Works, to draw a demand on said account the amount of $289,086.01 and made payable to the Law Offices of Domine Adams, LLP - Client Trust Account.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(4)
ITEM NO.(32)16-0318
16-0318

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Justin Malone v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. EC054456 c/w BC491009. (This matter involves an accident between a Los Angeles Police Department patrol vehicle and the Plaintiff who was riding a motorcycle.)

 

(Budget and Finance Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on March 21, 2016)

 

ADOPTED

 

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

 

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

  1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $1,400,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from the City Attorney Fund No. 100/59, Account 009780 Liability Payouts.

  2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon and made payable to: Law Offices of Anthony M. Amoscato and Plaintiff Justin Malone.

  3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Huizar
(4)
MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
16-0346
16-0346MOTION (CEDILLO - BONIN) relative to the commemoration of World Hemophilia Day on April 15-18, 2016 at City Hall.
13-0487-S1
13-0487-S1

MOTION (MARTINEZ - KREKORIAN) relative to accepting funds from Sun Valley Paper Stock, Inc. for community benefits in Council District Six.

16-0347
16-0347MOTION (RYU - O'FARRELL) relative to the installation of a wildlife protection fence south of Lake Hollywood Park in Council District Four.
16-0061-S1
16-0061-S1MOTION (WESSON for KORETZ - RYU) relative to extending Councils' time to act on the inclusion of the Singleton Estate as a Historic-Cultural Monument.
16-0345
16-0345MOTION (RYU - O'FARRELL) relative to funding to assist the Los Angeles LGBT Center in the construction and development of an affordable housing project.
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
16-0003
16-0003
Malik Taylor Harris-Dawson - All Councilmembers
Antonio Paz GonzalezHuizar - All Councilmembers
Doris Jeanne Kemp Berrryman-Blaker         Price - All Councilmembers
Dr. Hi Kyung ChaeRyu - All Councilmembers
Thelma Ransom FinleyHarris-Dawson - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Bonin, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (10); Absent: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Englander and Koretz (5)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Closing Text

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
 
 
 
By
 
 
 
Council Clerk                                                       PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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Regular meeting recessed at 11:35 a.m.

Special meeting convened at 11:35 a.m.

Special meeting adjourned at 11:37 a.m.

Regular meeting convened at 11:37 a.m.











Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:15 AM

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING



(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL
Members Present: Bonin, Cedillo, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (11);  Absent: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Englander and Koretz (4)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(33)15-1041
15-1041

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 42nd Program Year (PY 42) of the Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) - Fourth Year Action Plan (2016-2017).

 

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

 

  1. FIND that the PY 42 Con Plan - Fourth Year Action Plan will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, and in compliance with the CEQA of 1970; that the Notice of Exemption reflects the independent judgment of the lead Agency of the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in the Council file in the custody of the City Clerk, and acknowledge the Notice of Exemption for the PY 42 Con Plan, which was submitted by the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID) as detailed in Attachment F of the Chief Legislative Analyst's (CLA) report, dated March 18, 2016, attached to the Council file.

    All new federally-funded projects are subject to environmental review under the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and pursuant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, prior to any commitment of federal funds for expenditure, unless they are exempt from such review. HCID has determined that some action is programmatically exempted per Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 58.34 and categorically excluded per CFR 58.35 (a) (b) from the annual environmental requirement.

    Commitment of funding for new projects that could result in a direct or indirect physical change to the environment are also subject to environmental review under CEQA, if implementation of the projects is authorized as part of the budgeting process. HCID has determined that some action is programmatically exempt annually under CEQA Guidelines for General Exemptions, Article 18 Statutory Exemptions Section 15260 through 15285, and Article 19 Categorical Exemptions Section 15300 through 15333.

    Those projects that are not exempt or not yet defined are approved, subject to: 1) confirmation that the project to be funded is categorically excluded under NEPA pursuant to 24 CFR Part 58 and exempt under CEQA pursuant to the Guidelines prior to project implementation; or 2) appropriate environmental review prior to project implementation.

    All projects involving new construction and/or major rehabilitation will require the preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration/Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact or Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement on a site-by-site basis.

  2. APPROVE the PY 42 Con Plan and the related budgets for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), as detailed in Attachment A of the CLA report, dated March 18, 2016, attached to the Council file.

  3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCID, or designee, to sign, on behalf of the City, the Application for Federal Assistance for the CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG Programs and the associated Grantee Certifications, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.

  4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCID, or designee, to submit the annual 2016-2017 PY 42 Action Plan to HUD after Council and Mayor approval and the 30-day public comment period has been satisfied.

  5. INSTRUCT the General Manager, HCID, or designee, to:

    1. Provide written notification to all applicants of the PY 42 Con Plan, as follows:

      1. To successful applicants, advising them of final award recommendations and required contracting processes to facilitate program implementation.

      2. To unsuccessful applicants, informing them that they are not recommended for award and further advising them of current and forthcoming alternative, competitive application processes.

      3. For all categories, notify all departments that have requested CDBG funding, the relevant Council Offices, and the City Attorney of these correspondences.

    2. Provide written notice to all implementing departments and agencies to refrain from programming or expending CDBG savings and/or program income as articulated in the CDBG Expenditure Policy and Guidelines adopted by Council and approved by the Mayor (Council file No. 01-2765-S2).

    3. Monitor public services and administrative services expenditures against the PY 42 statutory spending limitations respectively and report to the Mayor and Council within 30 days with recommendations for necessary adjustments in the event it is anticipated that either cap will be exceeded.

    4. Prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with the intent of the PY 42 Con Plan actions; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

    5. Prepare, with assistance from the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) and the CRA/LA (Designated Local Authority), quarterly reports for submission to the Mayor and Council on program income receipts for all Con Plan sources.

  6. APPROVE the reprogramming of approximately $4 million in CDBG funds, as detailed in Attachment C of the CLA report, dated March 18, 2016, attached to the Council file, $750,000 in ESG funds, $1.5 million in HOME funds, and approximately $5.3 million in HOPWA prior year savings, as a source of revenue for the PY 42 Action Plan budget, subject to verification of availability by HCID.

  7. AUTHORIZE General Managers, or designees, of program implementing departments to submit the appropriate Contract Authorities to the CLA and City Administrative Officer (CAO) immediately following Council approval of the PY 41 Con Plan budget.

  8. INSTRUCT all departments receiving CDBG funds to submit billing and reimbursement documentation on a quarterly basis to HCID, and to continue to work with the CLA and CAO to identify salary and expense savings throughout the fiscal year and transfer those savings to the General Fund to compensate for unrecovered related costs.

  9. INSTRUCT the CLA, with the assistance of the CAO, to meet with the Mayor’s Office, HCID, and all departments with active CDBG projects on a quarterly basis to determine if additional savings can be realized; and, if such savings are found, INSTRUCT the CLA to report to Council with recommendations for new expenditures of these funds.

  10. INSTRUCT HCID to report to Council documenting PY 41 outcomes from the following programs, to include metrics on the number of individuals and/or families assisted: Homeownership Assistance, Single Family Rehabilitation - Handyworker, Urgent Repair.

  11. INSTRUCT EWDD to report to Council with a report documenting PY 41 outcomes from the following programs, to include metrics: Clean Tech Business Incubator, Healthy Neighborhood Market Network Program.

  12. INSTRUCT EWDD to report to Council with the guidelines and procedures needed to implement the Micro-Loan program.

  13. INSTRUCT HCID to report to Council on the feasibility of merging the Handyworker and Urgent Repair programs.

  14. INSTRUCT HCID to develop a Seismic Retrofit Loan Program and report to Council with guidelines and procedures.

  15. INSTRUCT HCID, with assistance from the CAO, CLA, and Controller, to report on the timing and amount of a Reserve Fund loan required for cash flow purposes in Fiscal Years 2015-16, 2016-17 and future years. The report should also include how cash flow will best be addressed to ensure timely payment to service providers and agencies, as well as timely reimbursement to the City’s General Fund.

  16. AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement PY 42 Con Plan and prior Con Plan technical corrections approved by the CAO or CLA which appropriate funds to various departments’ Fund 100 for approved CDBG projects to expedite the spending of CDBG funds to meet HUD's timeliness rule.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that the PY 42 CDBG will provide approximately $24 million to support positions (direct salaries: $13 million; expenses including contracts: $4.6 million; and related cost reimbursement: $6.4 million). For PY 42, the CAO has calculated total related costs to be approximately $7.2 million. Of this amount, approximately $6.4 million can be funded with CDBG dollars. This results in a balance of approximately $800,000 in related costs that may be considered by the Council and Mayor to be potentially funded with a General Fund allocation. For reference, the previous year’s PY 41 fiscal impact was estimated at $1.5 million in related costs. The year-to-year difference is due in part to reducing CDBG funds to departments that previously did not fully reimburse the General Fund for these costs. The City’s Financial Policies state that the City will pursue program grants, but will limit financial support of these programs to avoid commitments beyond available funding. Regarding impacts beyond related costs, it should be noted that the salary and expense components of some reduced line items in CDBG, such as Aging Services Delivery System, HCID Administration, AIDS Policy, FamilySource Centers, and the Commission for Community and Family Services, may require supplementation in FY 2016-17 by the General Fund if the Council and Mayor choose to fully fund these programs. It is a policy decision regarding how and at what level the City will contribute City resources, specifically the General Fund, to leverage CDBG grant program activities.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
ITEM NO.(34)16-0148
16-0148

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding legislation to update guidelines for pedestrian countdown signals at crosswalks.

 

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Huizar - Bonin), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

 

ADOPT the accompanying revised RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2015-16 State Legislative Program SPONSORSHIP/SUPPORT for legislation to revise California Vehicle Code Section 21456(b) to update pedestrian laws to include new and safe guidelines for pedestrian countdown signals at crosswalks.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
ITEM NO.(35)15-0697
15-0697

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to funding and 16 proposed contracts for the operation of Family Source Centers (FSC).

 

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

 

  1. APPROVE the Housing and Community Investment Department's (HCID) list of 16 recommended contractors selected through the FSC Operator Request for Proposals (RFP) process as detailed in the February 26, 2016 HCID report, attached to the Council file:

    Contractor  Service Area Council District
    Central City Neighborhood Partners  Westlake/Pico Union   1
    Watts Labor Community Action Committee  Southeast/Watts   8,9,15
    El Nido Family Centers  Southwest   8,9
    All Peoples Community Center  Southeast   9
    Barrio Action and Family Center  El Sereno/Lincoln Heights   1,14
    El Centro de Ayuda  Boyle Heights   14
    The Children's Collective  Southwest/Florence   8
    New Economics for Women  Van Nuys   2,6
    1736 Family Crisis Center  West Adams   10
    Youth Policy Institute  Hollywood   13
    Bresee Foundation  Wilshire   10, 13
    El Nido Family Centers  Pacoima   7
    Toberman Neighborhood Center  Wilmington/San Pedro   15
    El Centro de Pueblo  Echo Park/Cypress Park   1, 13
    Latino Resource Organization, Inc.  Westside   11
    New Economics for Women  Canoga Park   12, 13
         
  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCID, or designee, to negotiate and execute new contracts with the 11 recommended contractors to operate the FSCs for the period of April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017, including an option to renew the contract for four additional one-year periods, not to exceed a total of five years, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, for the following service areas as detailed in the February 26, 2016 HCID report, attached to the Council file:

     Service Areas
    1.  Westlake/Pico Union
    2.  South East/Watts 
    3.  South West 
    4.  South East 
    5.  El Sereno/Lincoln Heights 
    6.  Boyle Heights 
    7.  South West/Florence 
    8.  Van Nuys 
    9.  West Adams 
    10.  Hollywood 
    11.  Wilshire 

       
  3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager HCID, or designee, to establish a FSC Operator Replacement list to be in effect for five years commencing July 1, 2016, to include any FSC proposer receiving a score of 70 points or greater, including non-funded proposers, as a result of the 2016 FSC RFP as detailed in Attachment C of the February 26, 2016 HCID report, attached to the Council file.

  4. INSTRUCT the HCID to report back to City Council before the implementation of any portion of said list as detailed above in Recommendation No. 1.

       
  5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCID, or designee to prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and City Council action, subject to approval of the CAO; and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

  6. UTILIZE $1 million in funding from LAUSD to fund the five FSCs recommended for a General Fund allocation from April 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016 in the following service areas as follows:

     Service Areas
    12.  Pacoima 
    13.  Wilmington/San Pedro 
    14.  Echo Park/Cypress Park 
    15.  Westside 
    16.  Canoga Park 
     
       
  7. NOTE and FILE the March 18, 2016 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report relative to  funding and 16 proposed contracts for the operation of FSCs.

  8. REFER to the Budget and Finance Committee the following recommendations:

    1. Authorize the General Manager, HCID, or designee, to negotiate and execute a new one year contract, with four one-year options to renew, with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) for an annual cost not to exceed $1.0 million, on a sole source basis, with a dollar for dollar salary match provided by the LAUSD, for continued services including co-location of Pupil Services and Attendance Counselors at the FSCs, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form (Recommendation D in the February 20, 2016 HCIDLA report, attached to the Council file).

    2. Instruct the CAO to include in the 2016-17 budget, $3,785,000 in General Funds for five FSC Operators that will not have CDBG or CSBG funding, and to allocate such amount to Fund No. 100/43, Contractual Services Account 003040 on July 1, 2016, for the period of July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 (Recommendation E in the February 20, 2016 HCIDLA report, attached to the Council file).

    3. Authorize the Controller to transfer $946,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate a like amount therefrom to HCID Fund No. 100/43, Contractual Services Account 003040 for five FSC Program Operators that will not have CDBG or CSBG funding, for services from April 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016 (Recommendation F in the February 20, 2016 HCIDLA report, attached to the Council file).

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The HCID reports that the FamilySource Center System is funded with a combination of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and, beginning in Fiscal year (FY) 2014-15, General Funds. The total annual operating cost for the 16 non-profit run centers totals $13,860,000, of which CDBG will fund approximately $5.0 million, CSBG will fund approximately $5.1 million and $3,785,000 is requested from the General Fund for FY 2016-17.  In addition, the FSCs will require $946,000 in General Fund support in the current fiscal year to fund the five centers that will not have CDBG or CSBG funding for the period of April 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

ADOPTED

 

AMENDING MOTION (CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON)

 

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

 

AMEND to AUTHORIZE the Housing and Community Investment Department to negotiate and execute three month contract amendments with the five FSC's recommended for a General Fund allocation from April 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016, with necessary funding utilized from reallocating $1 M in community Services Block Grant funds from the LAUSD FSC Pupil Services/Attendance Counselors Program.



Adopted as Amended, (11); Absent: Blumenfield
, Buscaino
, Englander
, Koretz
(4)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
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ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
 
 
 
By
 
 
 
Council Clerk                                                       PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL