Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Friday, September 29, 2006
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: Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Padilla, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson and President Garcetti (12); Absent: Cardenas, Weiss and Zine (3).
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 29, 2006
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - NONE
PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIR -
An opportunity for public testimony was provided.
ROLL CALL NUMBER (#) - INDICATES THE ORDER IN WHICH THE ITEMS WERE ACTED
UPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 1-23
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Wesson - Reyes) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cardenas, Weiss
and Zine (3)
(Item Nos. 1-12)
ITEM NO. (1) - ADOPTED
CD 9 ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Department of General Services (GSD) status reports on the Los Angeles Theater Center.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the GSD status reports dated August 9, 2006 and September 13, 2006, in response to Motion (Perry - LaBonge), on the Los Angeles Theater Center, inasmuch as the reports are submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (2) - ADOPTED
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a contract amendment with Koning Eizenberg Architecture, Inc. for as-needed architectural design services.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to execute, the proposed second amendment to Contract No. 2925 with Koning Eizenberg Architecture, Inc., in a form of a supplemental agreement, for a term of nine years, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding for the fees paid under the terms of the contract is provided within each project budget and there is no additional impact on the General Fund. The CAO notes that this recommendation is in compliance with the City Financial Policies in that one-time revenues will be used to fund one-time expenditures.
ITEM NO. (3) - ADOPTED
CD 9 ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of an in-kind donation from Jobing.com for the “Accessible City Expo - Community Resources and Employment Fair.”
Recommendation for Council action:
ACCEPT and APPROVE the donation of in-kind services of $10,483 from Jobing.com to sponsor the Department on Disability’s (DOD) Seventh Annual “Accessible City Expo - Community Resources and Employment Fair,” and THANK the donor for this generous donation.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DOD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (4) - ADOPTED
CD 9 ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of an in-kind donation from ABILITY Magazine for the “Accessible City Expo - Community Resources and Employment Fair.”
Recommendation for Council action:
ACCEPT and APPROVE the donation of in-kind services of $10,372 from ABILITY Magazine to sponsor the Department on Disability’s (DOD) Seventh Annual “Accessible City Expo - Community Resources and Employment Fair,” and THANK the donor for this generous donation.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DOD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (5) - ADOPTED
CD 4 ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an amendment to a concession agreement with Nederlander-Greek, Inc. for the operation of the Greek Theater.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to execute the second amendment to Operating Concession Agreement No. 245 with Nederlander-Greek, Inc. for the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the Greek Theater, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that revenues from the concession agreement will be deposited into the Department of Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and there is no additional impact on the General Fund. The CAO notes that this recommendation is in compliance with the City Financial Policies in that ongoing revenues will be used to support ongoing expenditures.
ITEM NO. (6) - ADOPTED
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a contract amendment with Miralles Associates, Inc. for as-needed landscape architectural design and related services.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to execute the proposed amendment to Contract No. 2956 with Miralles Associates, Inc., in a form of a supplemental agreement, for a term of nine years, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding for the fees paid under the terms of the contract is provided within each project budget and there is no additional impact on the General Fund. The CAO notes that this recommendation is in compliance with the City Financial Policies in that one-time revenues will be used to fund one-time expenditures.
ITEM NO. (7) - ADOPTED
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a supplemental agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. for as-needed landscape engineering services.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to execute, Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to Contract No. 2497 with David Evans and Associates, Inc., for a term of 17 years, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding for the fees paid under the terms of the contract is provided within each project budget and there is no additional impact on the General Fund. The CAO notes that this recommendation is in compliance with the City Financial Policies in that one-time revenues will be used to fund one-time expenditures.
ITEM NO. (8) - ADOPTED
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a contract amendment with The Albert Group Architects for as-needed architectural design services.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to execute, the proposed amendment to Contract No. 2935 with The Albert Group Architects, in a form of a supplemental agreement, for a term of 11 years and in an amount not to exceed $1.1 million, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding for the fees paid under the terms of the contract is provided within each project budget and there is no additional impact on the General Fund. The CAO notes that this recommendation is in compliance with the City Financial Policies in that one-time revenues will be used to fund one-time expenditures.
ITEM NO. (9) - ADOPTED
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a contract amendment with Withers and Sandgren, Ltd. for as-needed landscape architectural design services.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to execute, Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 3029 with Withers and Sandgren, Ltd., for a term of nine years and in an amount not to exceed $900,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding for the fees paid under the terms of the contract is provided within each project budget and there is no additional impact on the General Fund. The CAO notes that this recommendation is in compliance with the City Financial Policies in that one-time revenues will be used to fund one-time expenditures.
ITEM NO. (10) - ADOPTED
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a supplemental agreement with Terry A. Hayes Associates LLC for as-needed environmental consulting services.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to execute, the proposed supplemental agreement to Contract No. 2912 with Terry A. Hayes Associates LLC, for a term of nine years and in an amount not to exceed $600,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding for the fees paid under the terms of the contract is provided within each project budget and there is no additional impact on the General Fund. The CAO notes that this recommendation is in compliance with the City Financial Policies in that one-time revenues will be used to fund one-time expenditures.
ITEM NO. (11) - ADOPTED
CD 9 ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a lease agreement with the Foundation for Early Childhood Education for the operation of a Head Start facility at Green Meadows Park.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to execute, the lease agreement with the Foundation for Early Childhood Education, a California non-profit corporation, for the operation of approximately 7,500 square feet of the Green Meadows Park as a Head Start facility, for a term of five years with one option to extend for an additional five years, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the Foundation for Early Childhood Education (Foundation) will operate and maintain approximately 7,500 square feet of the Green Meadows Park as a Head Start facility at no cost to the City. The Foundation will be solely responsible for maintenance, repair, and all utility costs related to the operation of the facility. The CAO notes that there is no impact on the General Fund and that this recommendation is in compliance with the City Financial Policies.
ITEM NO. (12) - ADOPTED
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to expenditures under Agreements with Consolidated Disposal LLC (Consolidated) and Crown Disposal Company, Inc. (Crown) for November 2005 through January 2006 in connection with rubbish disposal and recycling.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the January 3, 2006, January 31, 2006 and March 6, 2006 Department of Water and Power (DWP) reports relative to expenditures under Agreement No. 47126-2 with Consolidated and Agreement No. 10293 with Crown in connection with rubbish disposal and recycling for the period November 2005 through January 2006, inasmuch as the reports are submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (13) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Perry - Greuel) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (12); Absent: Cardenas,
Weiss and Zine (3)
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed partnering with retail businesses to collect Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), Electronic Waste (E-Waste) and Universal Waste (U-Waste).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the Director of the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to partner, as a pilot program, with selected retail businesses within the City of Los Angeles to collect, on behalf of the City, HHW, E-Waste and U-Waste.
2. INSTRUCT the BOS to report back to Council within one year on the progress of the proposed pilot program and seek guidance on whether to expand the program by attracting other businesses or to discontinue the program.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Public Works reports that partnering with selected retail businesses will assist the City in collecting, E-Waste and U-Waste at a lower cost compared to providing mobile events or constructing new collection centers. General Fund monies will not be used for this program. The cost to operate the pilot program is estimated at $80,000 to $120,000 per year. Estimated costs will be recovered from the Sewer Construction and Maintenance, Household Hazardous Waste and Stormwater Pollution Abatement funds. Also, the BOS is looking into future opportunity grants from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for further funding.
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (REYES - SMITH)
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation to work with the Community Development Department and Community Redevelopment Agency to identify and create incentives to induce smaller independent retailers to participate in this program as well.
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Wesson - Reyes) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cardenas, Weiss
and Zine (3)
(Item Nos. 14-17)
ITEM NO. (14) - ADOPTED
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Agreement with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for the use of a Solvents, Automotives, Flammables, and Electronics (SAFE) Center.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
AUTHORIZE the President or two members of the Board of Public Works to execute an Agreement with UCLA for the use of its SAFE Collection Center for a term of six years.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that funding for the proposed Agreement with UCLA for the use of UCLA’s SAFE Center is included in the 2006-07 Budget from the Household Hazardous Waste Fund. Approval of this Agreement is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as an ongoing revenue source is being used to fund this Agreement. Future year funding will be provided from the same Fund, subject to approval by the Mayor and Council as part of the annual budgetary process.
ITEM NO. (15) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATION -
TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH - SEE FOLLOWING
CDs 1,2 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT AND CITY
& 9 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to the issuance of Letters of Commitment under Round 3 of the 2006 Affordable Housing Trust Fund Notice of Funding Availability, and related actions.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comments will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee at 213-978-1080)
ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2006 Affordable Housing Trust Fund Notice of Funding Availability (AHTF NOFA) Round Three Funding recommendations.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the recommendations contained within the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated September 21, 2006 (attached to the Council file), as amended to include the following technical correction to Recommendation No. 5(c):
Transfer appropriations within HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Fund No. 561/43 as follows:
From: Account Title Amount
A209 SF Basic & Comprehensive $3,800,000
A223 Homeownership 3,556,418
Total $7,356,418
To: Account Title Amount
A212 Affordable Housing Trust Fund $7,356,418
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. The recommendations involve the use of $11,282,157 consisting of $7,356,418 in HOME funds and $3,925,739 in Community Development Block Grant funds. The recommendations are in compliance with the Financial Policies of the City.
ITEM NO. (16) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
CD 13 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of up to $15,181,000 of tax exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds for the Mariposa Place Apartments Project (Project) located at 5030 Santa Monica Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION (attached to the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated August 16, 2006) authorizing the issuance of up to $15,181,000 in tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds for the Project located at 5030 Santa Monica Boulevard.
2. APPROVE the related bond documents, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to negotiate and execute the relevant bond documents, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Funding authority for the tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds are provided from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee; no City funds are being requested at this time. The Borrower pays all costs of the issuance of the Bonds. Approval of the recommendations will enable developers to secure funding from tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds to provide affordable housing units to low income individuals and families. The City's Debt Management Policy is not applicable as there are no City funds being used to issue the bonds.
ITEM NO. (17) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
CD 9 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of up to $15,500,000 of tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds for the Abbey Apartments Project (Project) located at 625-33 South San Pedro Street and 618 South San Julian Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION [attached to the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated August 16, 2006] authorizing the issuance of up to $15,500,000 in tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds for the Project located at 625-33 South San Pedro Street and 618 South San Julian Street.
2. APPROVE the related bond documents, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to negotiate and execute the relevant bond documents, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Funding authority for the tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds are provided from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC); no City funds are being requested at this time. The Borrower pays all costs of the issuance of the bonds. Approval of the recommendations will enable developers to secure funding from tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds to provide affordable housing units to individuals in the skid row community. The City's Debt Management Policy is not applicable as there are no City funds being used to issue the bonds.
ITEM NO. (18) - CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 4, 2006
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Perry - Reyes) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12);
Absent: Cardenas, Weiss and Zine (3)
CD 9 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to opposing the intended closure of the AT&T Business Customer Service Center located at 1150 South Olive Street.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Perry - Parks):
RESOLVE that the City SUPPORTS the work of the AT&T Business Customer Service Center, formerly AT&T Global Markets Customer Care, located at 1150 South Olive Street, Floors 12 and 13, in downtown Los Angeles, and URGES AT&T to reconsider its decision to close this facility.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Wesson - Reyes) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cardenas, Weiss
and Zine (3)
(Item Nos. 19-22)
ITEM NO. (19) - ADOPTED
CD 9 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the application, acceptance, and execution of a $170,000 Environmental Justice Planning Grant from the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Central Avenue Historic Corridor Streetscape Project.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION (Attachment A of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) report dated August 21, 2006) which authorizes the application, acceptance, and execution of an Environmental Justice Planing Grant from Caltrans for the Central Avenue Historic Corridor Streetscape Project within the Council District Nine Corridors South of the Santa Monica Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project, and committing local matching funds of $40,000, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), or designee, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality, to:
a. Enter into a Fund Transfer Agreement in the amount of $170,000 with Caltrans to develop a community-driven Conceptual Plan that will be used to plan for design and engineering, then construction of transportation improvements and streetscape projects along the historic Central Avenue corridor between Washington Boulevard and Slauson Avenue.
b. Enter into a contract with Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) in an amount not to exceed $40,000 to complete all outreach work associated with the Central Avenue Historic Corridor Streetscape Project.
c. Negotiate and execute all other consultant contracts and subcontracts necessary for the completion of the Central Avenue Historic Corridor Streetscape Project.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no General Fund impact.
ITEM NO. (20) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
- SEE FOLLOWING
CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an amount up to $23 million for the Hollenbeck Palms/Magnolia Court Project located at 573 South Boyle Avenue.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comments will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee at 213-978-1080)
ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds in an amount up to $23 million for the Hollenbeck Palms/Magnolia Court Project (Project) located at 573 South Boyle Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that the Project is necessary and appropriate to accomplish City community and economic development objectives.
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION (Attachment I of the Community Development Department (CDD) report dated August 25, 2006, relating to the authorization, execution, and issuance of Series 2006 tax-exempt revenue bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) for the Project.
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CDD, or designee, to negotiate and execute all documents and agreements required for the execution and delivery of Series 2006 bonds by the CSCDA in connection with the financing of the Project, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no General Fund impact. Approval of the recommendations enables the CSCDA, a multi-jurisdictional joint powers bonding authority, to issue up to $23 million in tax-exempt and taxable Series 2006 revenue bonds to benefit the Project. This action complies with City financial and debt management policies in that bond proceeds are generated from investor capital and require no pledge of public funds for their backing, security, or repayment.
ITEM NO. (21) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
- SEE FOLLOWING
CD 7 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER and RESOLUTIONS relative to the issuance of Tax-Exempt Housing Bonds for an amount not to exceed $9,200,000 with Decro Osborne Apartments, L.P., for the development of a 51-unit affordable family apartment complex at 12360 Osborne Street.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comments will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee at 213-978-1080)
ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of Multi-family Housing Revenue Bonds (Bonds) in an amount up to $9.2 million and the execution of a Bond Counsel Contract for the Osborne Street Project (Project) located at 12360 Osborne Street.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION (attached to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated September 25, 2006) authorizing the issuance of up to $9.2 million in Bonds for the Project.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), or designee, to execute a contract with Sidley Austin, LLP as bond counsel, in an amount not to exceed $35,000 including reimbursable expenses for bond counsel services, commencing upon Council approval and expiring upon bond closure, relative to the issuance and sale of Bonds for the Project, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact on the City General Fund. The CRA is only bound by the City Debt Management Policies; the City Financial Policies are not applicable to the CRA. Approval of the recommendations will provide $35,000 for bond counsel services.
ITEM NO. (22) - ADOPTED
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) request to accept grant funds from the Allstate Foundation for the implementation of a Disaster Preparedness Public Safety Education Campaign (DPPSEC).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to accept the $75,000 grant from the Allstate Insurance Company to develop a DPPSEC.
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to DEPOSIT the $75,000 grant into Fund No. 848/38, Account No. 004A, Disaster Preparedness Education.
3. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to spend these funds for the purpose of the DPPSEC.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFD reports that the use of Allstate Insurance Company grant funds will enable the department to implement a DPPSEC. If the department is awarded the grant, a transfer of $75,000 from the Allstate Foundation would be transferred into Fund No. 848/38, Account No. 004A, Disaster Preparedness Education.
ITEM NO. (23) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Parks - Hahn) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (12); Absent: Cardenas, Weiss
and Zine (3)
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a grant application to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the $456,450 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program application (contained in Council file No. 06-1715) to the Office of Grants and Training, US Department of Homeland Security.
2. AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief to accept grant funds for deposit into a new account in Fire Department Grant Fund No. 335 if the grant is approved for funding. Grant approval may occur in Fiscal Years 2006-07 through 2007-08.
3. AUTHORIZE the transfer of $91,290 from Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 1012, Salaries Sworn into the new account in Fire Department Grant Fund No. 335 as the non-Federal 20 percent cash match if the grant is approved for funding. This request may occur from Fiscal Years 2006-07 through 2007-08.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) reports that the use of Office of Grants and Training grant funds will enable the department to outfit 179 Triple Combination Pumpers (engines) with rear-vision video cameras out of the 450 apparatus that currently do not have these units installed. The LAFD will research other sources to fund the remaining 271 apparatus. If the department is awarded the grant, a $91,290 transfer from Account No. 1012, Salaries Sworn into Fire Department Grant Fund No. 335 would be required for disbursement as the non-Federal 20 percent cash match.
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (PARKS - HAHN)
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the Fire Department to report back to the Budget and Finance Committee, as soon as the Department of Homeland Security awards the proposed $456,450 in FIRE Act grant funds, and prior to acceptance of such a grant, with a discussion of the fiscal impact of the City match component of the grant.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 24-56
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Huizar - Reyes) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cardenas, Weiss and Zine (3)
(Item Nos. 24-35)
ITEM NO. (24) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 7 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of FENTON AVENUE AND HOYT STREET 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 July 31, 2006.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of DECEMBER 1, 2006 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Fenton Avenue and Hoyt Street 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, $1,162.80 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2006-07 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: November 22, 2006)
ITEM NO. (25) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of FULTON AVENUE AND SARAH STREET NO. 1 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 July 20, 2006.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of DECEMBER 1, 2006 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Fulton Avenue and Sarah Street No. 1 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, $1,398.82 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2006-07 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: November 22, 2006)
ITEM NO. (26) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 6 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of LAUREL CANYON BOULEVARD AND JEROME STREET 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 July 20, 2006.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of DECEMBER 1, 2006 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Jerome Street 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, $895.58 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2006-07 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: November 22, 2006)
ITEM NO. (27) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 2 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of GREELEY STREET AND MARCUS AVENUE 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 July 20, 2006.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of DECEMBER 1, 2006 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Greeley Street and Marcus Avenue 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, $442.94 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2006-07 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: November 22, 2006)
ITEM NO. (28) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 3 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of CORBIN AND KITTRIDGE AVENUES 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 July 25, 2006.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of DECEMBER 1, 2006 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Corbin and Kittridge Avenues 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, $290.70 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2006-07 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: November 22, 2006)
ITEM NO. (29) - ADOPTED
CD 1 RESOLUTION removing the property at 1407 South Constance Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 5528), inasmuch as the owner has corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of September 21, 2006. Assessor I.D. No.5135-019-014
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released on July 18, 2002)
ITEM NO. (30) - ADOPTED
CD 10 RESOLUTION removing the property at 1150 Masselin Avenue from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 8645), inasmuch as the owner has corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of September 21, 2006. Assessor I.D. No.5085-019-018
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released on December 13, 2005)
ITEM NO. (31) - ADOPTED
CD 13 RESOLUTION removing the property at 1225 North Hyperion Avenue from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 8324), inasmuch as the owner has corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing
Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of September 21, 2006. Assessor I.D. No.5429-012-026
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released on August 4, 2005)
ITEM NO. (32) - ADOPTED
CD 13 RESOLUTION removing the property at 2358 North Alvarado Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 34096), inasmuch as the owner has corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of September 21, 2006. Assessor I.D. No.5443-028-024
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released on July 13, 2006)
ITEM NO. (33) - ADOPTED
CD 14 RESOLUTION removing the property at 3428 East Isabel Drive from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 4581), inasmuch as the owner has corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of September 21, 2006. Assessor I.D. No.5464-025-001
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released on December 21, 2001)
ITEM NO. (34) - ADOPTED
CD 15 RESOLUTION removing the property at 1159 West 22nd Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 1177), inasmuch as the owner has corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of September 21, 2006. Assessor I.D. No.7460-030-006
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released on March 8, 2006)
ITEM NO. (35) - ADOPTED
CD 15 RESOLUTION removing the property at 1040 North Island Avenue from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 6388), inasmuch as the owner has corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of September 21, 2006. Assessor I.D. No.7420-024-017
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released on April 24, 2003)
ITEM NO. (36) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Smith - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cardenas, Weiss
and Zine (3)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE relative to the City’s position on legislation condemning violent video games and marketing of such materials to children and young adults.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Smith - Zine) , SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2006-07 Legislative Program SUPPORT for any local, state or federal legislation or administrative action that condemns the proliferation of violent video games and discourages marketing for such materials to children and young adults.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (37) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
Roll Call #7 - Motion (Smith - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cardenas, Hahn, Weiss
and Zine (4)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE relative to the City’s position on the G8 Summit in St. Petersburg.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Garcetti - Perry):
RECEIVE AND FILE the Chief Legislative Analyst report (CLA) relative to the City’s including in its 2005-06 Federal Legislative Program, support of legislation and executive action to achieve through more democratic and participatory means prior to the G8 Summit in St. Petersburg, proactive and firm proposals for a more truly secure and sustainable energy future, inasmuch as the G8 summit was held in July, 2006, and therefore, no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (38) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Greuel - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cardenas, Hahn, Weiss
and Zine (4)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE relative to the City’s position on legislation that would amend Kaitlyn’s Law to provide stiffer penalties for people who leave children alone in a motor vehicle.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Greuel - Padilla - Weiss), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2005-06 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for legislation that would amend Kaitlyn’s Law to provide stiffer penalties for people who leave children alone in a motor vehicle.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (39) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
Roll Call #9 - Motion (Greuel - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Cardenas, Hahn, Weiss,
Zine and President Garcetti (5)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE relative to the City’s position on the Cameron Gulbransen Kids and Cars Safety Act of 2005.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Greuel - Padilla - Weiss), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2005-06 Legislative Program, SUPPORT for S1948 (Clinton) and HR 2230 (King), the Cameron Gulbransen Kids and Cars Safety Act of 2005, which would help prevent vehicles from backing over and killing children and would enact additional safety measures.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.
ITEM NO. (40) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
Roll Call #10 - Motion (Huizar - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Cardenas, Hahn, Weiss,
Zine and President Garcetti (5)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE relative to the City’s position on recognizing Guy Gabaldon’s accomplishments during World War II and honoring him with the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Huizar - Reyes) , SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
RESOLVE to encourage the President of the United States, the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Marine Corps, to recognize Guy Gabaldon’s accomplishments during World War II and honor him with the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (41) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #11 - Motion (Huizar - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Cardenas, Hahn, Weiss,
Zine and President Garcetti (5)
CD 14 MOTION (LABONGE for HUIZAR - PADILLA) relative to declaring the Million Tree LA on September 30, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Million Tree LA, sponsored by the Departments of Public Works, Water and Power, and Recreation and Parks on September 30, 3006, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insurance AND application requirements.
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Huizar - Reyes) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cardenas, Weiss and Zine (3)
(Item Nos. 42-56)
ITEM NO. (42) - ADOPTED
CD 9 MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Annual Panamanian Independence Day Parade on November 4, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,118).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Annual Panamanian Independence Day Parade, sponsored by the Cultural Committee of Panama in Los Angeles on November 4, 2006, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insurance AND application requirements.
ITEM NO. (43) - ADOPTED
CD 9 MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Matinee of Hansel and Gretel on December 4 and 11, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,358).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Matinee of Hansel and Gretel, sponsored by the Los Angeles Opera on December 4 and 11, 2006, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insurance AND application requirements.
ITEM NO. (44) - ADOPTED
CD 4 MOTION (LABONGE - WESSON) relative to declaring the Larchmont Family Fair on October 29, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,937).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Larchmont Family Fair, sponsored by The Larchmont Boulevard Association on October 29, 2006, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insurance AND application requirements.
ITEM NO. (45) - ADOPTED
CD 4 MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to declaring the Los Angeles Bach Festival - Young Persons’ Concert on October 20, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,624).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Los Angeles Bach Festival - Young Persons’ Concert, sponsored by the Los Angeles Bach Festival on October 20, 2006, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insurance AND application requirements.
ITEM NO. (46) - ADOPTED
CD 15 MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Weymouth Corners Annual Music Festival on September 24, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Weymouth Corners Annual Music Festival, sponsored by the Weymouth Corners Merchants Association on September 24, 2006, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insurance AND application requirements.
ITEM NO. (47) - ADOPTED
CD 15 MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the San Pedro High School Homecoming Coronation on October 13, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,280).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the San Pedro High School Homecoming Coronation, sponsored by the San Pedro High School Student Council on October 13, 2006, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insurance.
ITEM NO. (48) - ADOPTED
CD 5 MOTION (WEISS - WESSON) relative to declaring the Our Lady of Grace Renaissance Family Festival on October 20-22, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,285).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Our Lady of Grace Renaissance Family Festival, sponsored by Our Lady of Grace Parish on October 20-22, 2006, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insurance.
ITEM NO. (49) - ADOPTED
CD 5 MOTION (WEISS - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Annual Margate Street Block Party on October 15, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,188).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Annual Margate Street Block Party, sponsored by the Margate Street community on October 15, 2006, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insurance.
ITEM NO. (50) - ADOPTED
CD 5 MOTION (WEISS - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Jewish High Holiday Observations on September 22 and October 2, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $375.69).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Jewish High Holiday Observations, sponsored by the UCLA Hillel on September 22 and October 2, 2006, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insurance.
ITEM NO. (51) - ADOPTED
CD 4 MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to declaring the Fallen Firefighters Memorial Gala Dinner and Second Annual Firefighter Festival of Hollywood on October 6-7, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $10,000).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Fallen Firefighters Memorial Gala Dinner and Second Annual Firefighter Festival of Hollywood, sponsored by the Los Angeles Fire Department and the Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Society on October 6-7, 2006, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insurance AND application requirements.
ITEM NO. (52) - ADOPTED
MOTION (PADILLA - CARDENAS) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Ramiro Guardado for an additional 60 days.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
REAFFIRM Council’s findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the death of Ramiro Guardado (Council action of July 26, 2005, Council file No. 05-0010-S32) for an additional period of 60 days from the publication of the offer of reward by the Office of 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.
ITEM NO. (53) - ADOPTED
MOTION (ZINE - SMITH) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the attack of Sergeant Gabriel Kearney on September 9, 2006.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $75,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the attack of Sergeant Gabriel Kearney on September 9, 2006.
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.
ITEM NO. (54) - ADOPTED
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to authorizing the Department of General Services to hold a reception in the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on October 26, 2006.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to use the City Hall Tom Bradley Room to hold a reception for its Parking Services Division on October 26, 2006 during normal business hours.
ITEM NO. (55) - ADOPTED
RESOLUTION (GARCETTI - REYES) relative to declaring September 2006 as Life Insurance Awareness Month in the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE to DECLARE the month of September 2006 as Insurance Awareness Month in the City of Los Angeles.
ITEM NO. (56) - MAP APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
CD 12 FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 54153-02 for property lying easterly of Mason Avenue and northerly of Rinaldi Street.
(Approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with
attached security documents)
(ADOPT City Engineer Report)
(ADOPT Bond No. C-110500)
Applicants: Porter Ranch Development Company
Tait and Associates, Inc.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
MOTION (GREUEL - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Laurel Grove Block Party on October 22, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $868).
MOTION (GREUEL - LABONGE) relative to declaring the North Hollywood High School Homecoming on October 20, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,262).
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Grand Opening of the Rainbow Apartments on November 2, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,114).
MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the Ninth Annual Literacy Fair on October 14, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,994).
MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the Community Street Faire on October 14, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,864).
MOTION (LABONGE - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Fourth Annual Toluca Lake Halloween Stuntacular on October 31, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
MOTION (LABONGE -GREUEL) relative to declaring the NOHO Children’s Art and Poetry Festival on October 7, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,088).
MOTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the CNN Election Express Yourself Tour on October 3, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,670).
MOTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center Annual Dinner on October 7, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to declaring the St. John’s Health Fair on October 14, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,670).
MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the events in conjunction with Trojan Parents Weekend on October 4-6, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,000).
MOTION (PADILLA - PARKS) relative to declaring the San Fernando Road Bike Path Dedication on November 2, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
MOTION (REYES - PERRY) relative to declaring the North Central Animal Care Center Grand Opening on October 5, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
MOTION (HUIZAR - PADILLA) relative to declaring the Fiesta Hall, Chanclaso on October 13, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,332).
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - SMITH) relative to declaring the Halloween Festival on October 29, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,811).
MOTION (GARCETTI - HAHN) relative to providing assistance to the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust for the construction of a skate park in Elysian Valley.
MOTION (REYES - ROSENDAHL) relative to granting relief for the new Rampart Police Station from the roadway widening requirement.
MOTION (GREUEL - SMITH) relative to providing funds for the Verdugo Mountain Park Acquisition Project.
MOTION (LABONGE - WESSON) relative to funding the operation of weekend shuttle service in Larchmont Village during the upcoming holiday season.
MOTION (HUIZAR - SMITH) relative to funding fitness education in Council District 14.
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
06-1548 - Vera Pacheco (Huizar for Hahn)
Pete Clentzos (LaBonge)
Aunt Minnie Porter (Parks for Hahn)
Ayes, Greuel, Huizar, LaBonge, Padilla, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith and Wesson (10); Absent: Cardenas, Hahn, Weiss, Zine and President Garcetti (5).
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: Frank T. Martinez, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Friday, September 29, 2006
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10:15 am
- - - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - - -
10:15 A.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER
AS COUNCIL RECESSES ITS REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL - Members present: Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Padilla, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson and President Garcetti (12); Absent: Cardenas, Weiss and Zine (3).
ROLL CALL NUMBER (#) - INDICATES THE ORDER IN WHICH THE ITEMS WERE ACTED
UPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
Item for Which Public Hearing Has Been Held - Item 1
ITEM NO. (1) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Rosendahl - Hahn) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cardenas, Weiss
and Zine (3)
CD 11 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a five-year replacement lease with United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) covering a leasehold located at Air Freight Building No. 8 located at 5720 Avion Drive at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the five-year replacement lease with UPS is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as provided by Article III, Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
2. APPROVE the five-year replacement lease with UPS covering a leasehold located at Air Freight Building No. 8 located at 5720 Avion Drive at the LAX; and CONCUR with the Board of Airport Commissioners’ action on August 21, 2006, Board Order No. AO-5027, authorizing the Executive Director of the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to execute said lease.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that since the LAWA is only bound by the City Debt Management Policies, the City Financial Policies are not applicable. Revenue to the Airport Revenue Fund will total $126,636 annually. The revenue to be paid to the LAWA over the five-year period will total at least $633,180. The LAWA anticipates the General Fund will receive approximately $268 in possessory interest taxes annually or $1,340 over five years.
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 29, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 29, 2006)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 2-3
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (2) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - FORTHWITH - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #3 - Motion (PARKS - HUIZAR) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (10); Absent: Cardenas, Hahn, Weiss, Zine and President Garcetti (5)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to an Agreement between the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Treasury Law Enforcement Agencies for reimbursement of 2005-06 expenses.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police to negotiate and execute an Agreement with Treasury Law Enforcement Agencies for the reimbursement of eligible expenses incurred during Fiscal Year 2005-06, subject to approval of the City Attorney as to form.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the execution of this Agreement will allow the LAPD to reimburse the General Fund with Treasury Forfeiture Funds for all overtime and travel expenses incurred by sworn officers assigned to this investigation. Therefore, the recommendation of this report complies with the City’s Financial Policies as one-time special funds will be used to support a one-time expenditure.
(Public Safety and Budget and Finance Committees waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (PARKS - HAHN)
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer to provide a report to the Budget and Finance Committee within 30 days with a determination of full cost recovery by the City. The analysis should include, but not be limited to, the following: the number of officers and ranks; time each officer spend on the case; travel and meal expenses; differentiate straight time and overtime; and a discussion of future utilization of this grant.
ITEM NO. (3) - MAP APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
Roll Call #2 - Motion (LaBonge - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Cardenas, Hahn, Weiss,
Zine and President Garcetti (5)
CD 4 FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 54305 for property lying northerly of Beverly Boulevard and westerly of Ridgewood Place.
(Approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with
attached security documents)
(ADOPT City Engineer Report)
(ADOPT Bond No. C-110501)
(Quimby Fee: $ 36,510)
Applicants: 4837 Beverly Blvd., LLC
Lawrence J. Schmahl
Councilmember LaBonge moved, seconded by Councilmember Rosendahl, that the Special Council meeting adjourn.
Ayes, Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Padilla, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson and President Garcetti (12); Absent: Cardenas, Weiss and Zine (3).
Whereupon the Special Council meeting did adjourn.
ATTEST: Frank T. Martinez, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL