Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Wednesday, October 25, 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: Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn, LaBonge, Padilla, Parks, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (11); Absent: Huizar, Perry, Reyes and Weiss (4).
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
OCTOBER 20, 2006
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 36
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 Noticed for Public Hearing - Items 1-2
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Zine - Rosendahl) Adopted to Close Public Hearing, Ayes (14);
Absent: Perry (1)
(Item Nos. 1-2)
ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTESTS - CITY ENGINEER INSTRUCTED
TO PROCEED
CD 3 HEARING PROTESTS relative to vacating Canoga Avenue (portion of easterly side) from approximately 200 feet southerly of Vanowen Street to approximately 550 feet southerly thereof (VAC E1400993).
(Communication from the Public Works Committee adopted on September 27, 2006)
ITEM NO. (2) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTESTS - CITY ENGINEER INSTRUCTED
TO PROCEED
CD 3 HEARING PROTESTS relative to vacating Glade Avenue from Clarendon Street to its northerly terminus (VAC E1400991).
(Communication from the Public Works Committee adopted on September 27, 2006)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 3-17
ITEM NO. (3) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #5 - Motion (LaBonge - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Ms. Consuella Mackey to the Commission on Disability.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Consuella Mackey to the Commission on Disability for the term ending June 30, 2009, to fill the vacancy created by Karen Henderson-Winge, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Mackey resides in Council District Twelve. (Current Board gender composition: M = 4; F = 5)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending
Background Check Review: Complete
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 20, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 17, 2006)
(Arts, Parks, Health and Aging 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 Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee at 213-978-1071.)
ADOPTED
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Consuella Mackey to the Commission on Disability.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Consuella Mackey to the Commission on Disability for the term ending June 30, 2009, to fill the vacancy created by Karen Henderson-Winge, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Mackey resides in Council District Twelve. (Current Board gender composition: M = 4; F = 5)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending
Background Check Review: Complete
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 20, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 17, 2006)
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Greuel - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
(Item Nos. 4-15)
ITEM NO. (4) - ADOPTED
CD 7 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change at 10937-47 Sepulveda Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 06-2001 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 Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV-2005-7305-MND] filed on December 12, 2005.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC) as the Findings of the Council.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the NVAPC, effecting a zone change from C2-1 and P-1 to (T)(Q)C2-1 for the proposed demolition of an existing commercial building and pavement of the lot for the display and sales of used automobiles in conjunction with the automobile dealership located across the street at 11000 Sepulveda Boulevard. The project proposed to provide seven customer parking spaces for property at 10937-47 Sepulveda Boulevard, subject to Condition of Approval.
Applicant: Jody Stout, Titan Development APCNV-2005-7304 ZC
Said rezoning shall be subject to the "Q" Qualified classification zone limitations substantially as shown on the sheet(s) attached to the Committee report.
4. REMOVE the (T) Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to the Committee report.
5. ADVISE the applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.
6. 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.
7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Planning Department reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 21, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 21,2006)
ITEM NO. (5) - ADOPTED
CD 6 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change at 11731 Runnymede Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 06-2028 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 Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV-2005-9338-MND] filed on January 20, 2006.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC) as the Findings of the Council.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the NVAPC, effecting a zone change from R1-1 to (T)(Q)RD1.5-1 for the proposed construction of a four unit apartment building, three-stories, and a maximum of 30 feet nine inches in height, providing two parking spaces for each dwelling unit within an enclosed garage for a total of eight (8) parking spaces on a 6,768 square foot lot for property located at 11731 Runnymede Street, subject to Condition of Approval.
Applicant: George Khalatian APCNV-2006-0772 ZC
Said rezoning shall be subject to the "Q" Qualified classification zone limitations substantially as shown on the sheet(s) attached to the Committee report.
4. REMOVE the (T) Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to the Committee report.
5. ADVISE the applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.
6. 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.
7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Planning Department reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 27, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 22,2006)
ITEM NO. (6) - ADOPTED
CD 7 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change at 13435 North Hubbard Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 06-2033 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 Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV-2006-1232-MND] filed on April 3, 2006.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC) as the Findings of the Council.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the NVAPC, effecting a zone change from RA-1-K to (T)(Q)RD1.5-1-K for the proposed construction, use and maintenance of a 27-unit residential condominium project located at 13435 North Hubbard Street, subject to Condition of Approval.
APCNV-2006-1241 ZC
Applicant: Estean Hanson Lenyoun III Trustee of the Lenyoun Family Trust
David Pepper Trustee of the David & Robbin Pepper Family Trust
Said rezoning shall be subject to the "Q" Qualified classification zone limitations substantially as shown on the sheet(s) attached to the Committee report.
4. REMOVE the (T) Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to the Committee report.
5. ADVISE the applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.
6. 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.
7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Planning Department reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 28, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 28,2006)
ITEM NO. (7) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
CD 3 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment, zone change and an appeal on a zone change adjustment, Slight Modification, for property located at 18430, 18434 and 18440 West Strathern Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Planning Commission as the Findings of the Council.
2. DISAPPROVE the proposed General Plan Amendment to the Reseda-West Van Nuys Community Plan from the Low Density to Low Medium I Density Residential land use designation, and a zone change as requested for property at 18430, 18434 and 18440 West Strathern Street.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE effecting a zone change from (T)RS-1 to (T)(Q)RD6-1 for the proposed demolition of three single family dwelling and construction of ten (10) detached condominium dwelling units for property at 18430, 18434 and 18440 West Strathern Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Said rezoning shall be subject to the "Q" Qualified classification zone limitations substantially as shown on the sheet(s) attached to the Committee report.
4. REMOVE the (T) Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to the Committee report.
5. ADVISE the applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.
6. 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.
7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
8. RECEIVE and FILE appeal filed by Mark Handel, MWH Development Corporation (Rob Searcy, MWH Development Corp., Representative), from the entire determination of the City Planning Commission (CPC) in disapproving a zone change as requested, and approving an Ordinance effecting a Zone Change from (T)RS-1 to (T)(Q)RD6-1; disapproving an Adjustment to permit an increase in the maximum number of dwelling units permitted on the subject property; and disapproving a Slight Modification to allow eight feet of space between seven of the proposed buildings in lieu of the minimum ten feet required for the proposed demolition of three single family dwelling units and construction of ten detached condominium dwelling units for property at 18430, 18434 and 18440 West Strathern Street, subject to Conditions of Approval, inasmuch as on October 12, 2006, the appellant submitted a letter withdrawing his appeal, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 11.5.9., and no further Council action is required on the appeal.
Applicant: Mark Handel, Calabasas 3000, L.P.CPC 2005-1231-ZC-GPA-SM-F
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Planning Department reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 25, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 25, 2006)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (ZINE - GARCETTI)
Recommendation for Council action:
FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City’s Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgement of the lead agency City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 06-1736 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 Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV-2004-3089-MND] filed on December 3, 2004.
ITEM NO. (8) - ADOPTED, *AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to 2006-07 Rate Adjustments for Private Ambulance Services in the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that, based on continued increases in industry costs, rate adjustments for private ambulance services in the City are appropriate.
2. FIND that the use of a Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment as approved by the Mayor and Council in February 2000 (Council file No. 99-2457) for the 2005-06 private ambulance service rates is acceptable.
3. FIND that the proposed schedule of rates and charges as shown in Board Order No. 585 is just, reasonable, non-discriminatory and non-preferential for all permitted private ambulance transportation services.
4. RESCIND Board Order No. 582 and ADOPT Board Order No. 585 establishing the rates and charges for private ambulance service in the City.
5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE approving a resolution of the Board of Transportation Commissioners (Board) adopted on April 27, 2006 which said resolution is designated as Board Order No. 585, fixing rates and charges for private ambulance service in the City of Los Angeles for 2006-07.
6. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to report to Council and the Board in regard to mileage rates for private ambulance providers to include the methodology utilized in determining said rates *within 60 days. (Greuel - LaBonge)
7. DIRECT the LADOT to report to Council and the Board in regard to rates and charges for private ambulance service in the City of Los Angeles to include the methodology used to determine said rates and to further DIRECT the LADOT to include a comprehensive list of actual rates and charges paid for private ambulance service by the County of Los Angeles as part of its rate determination *within 60 days.
(Greuel - LaBonge)
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City resulting from the above recommendations. Since the rates are those charged to private ambulance service users and do not affect the fees paid to the City for ambulance permits, the City’s Financial Policies are not applicable.
ITEM NO. (9) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to appropriations for outside counsel.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $415,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Fund No. 100, Department 58, Account No. 0197, City Attorney Outside Counsel to Fund No. 100, Department 12, Account No. 9301, City Attorney Outside Counsel, for the law firm of Liebert, Cassidy & Whitmore to assist with the James Nolan V. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court (USDC) CV 03-2109 case.
2. TRANSFER $155,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Fund No. 100, Department 58, Account No. 0197, City Attorney Outside Counsel to Fund No. 100, Department 12, Account No. 9301, City Attorney Outside Counsel, for the law firm of Liebert, Cassidy & Whitmore to assist with the Alaniz v. City of Los Angeles, USDC CV 04-8592 case.
3. TRANSFER $240,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Fund No. 100, Department 58, Account No. 0197, City Attorney Outside Counsel to Fund No. 100, Department 12, Account No. 9301, City Attorney Outside Counsel, for the law firm of Liebert, Cassidy & Whitmore to assist with the Batts v. City of Los Angeles, USDC SA CV 06-843 case.
4. TRANSFER $190,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Fund No. 100, Department 58, Account No. 0197, City Attorney Outside Counsel to Fund No. 100, Department 12, Account No. 9301, City Attorney Outside Counsel, for the law firm of Albright, Yee & Schmit to assist with the Arreola v. City of Los Angeles, USDC CV 04-8592 case.
5. REQUEST the City Attorney to provide the Budget and Finance Committee with an expenditure plan for outside counsel expenses for the balance of the 2006-07 fiscal year.
6. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports there is no additional impact on the General Fund. The requested amount of $1 million will be deducted from funds approved for the 2006-07 Fiscal Year and available in the Unappropriated Balance, City Attorney Outside Counsel including Workers’ Compensation line item. These recommendations are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies.
[Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the above matter.]
ITEM NO. (10) - ADOPTED
EDUCATION AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to amending the Plan for a Citywide System of Neighborhood Councils.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION amending the Plan for a Citywide System of Neighborhood Councils to include Article X, entitled “Financial Accountability and Technical Assistance Policy.”
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (11) - ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for bond underwriting and re-marketing service providers for the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Los Angeles (IDA).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the IDA, through the General Manager, Community Development Department (CDD), or designee, to release an RFP for bond underwriting and remarketing services, substantially in the form of that included in the CDD transmittal dated July 24, 2006, and subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
2. INSTRUCT the CDD to explore and implement all reasonable avenues of outreach to ensure a diverse range of qualified firms, including RFP notice in local media and other affirmative marketing efforts.
3. INSTRUCT the IDA and the CDD to report to the Mayor and Council with recommendations for the selection of firms for these services based on results of the RFP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. Bond underwriter and remarketing agent fees are paid by borrowers as part of the cost of issuance for industrial development bonds and non-profit certificates of participation. The City incurs no costs for services under the proposed contracting authority.
ITEM NO. (12) - ADOPTED
CD 7 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the development of an affordable housing project (Project) at 12129 North El Dorado Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), or designee, to execute a Construction and Permanent Loan Agreement (Loan) in an amount not to exceed $2 million and other related loan documents with 12129 El Dorado, L.P. (Borrower) for the Project at 12129 North El Dorado Avenue, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
2. AMEND the adopted Fiscal Year 2007 Work Program and Budget for the Pacoima/Panorama City Earthquake Disaster Assistance Project Area for portions of Council District 7 by transferring $2 million of Pacoima/Panorama City Affordable Housing Trust Funds form PC 1990 (Response to Housing Opportunities) to PC 1120 (El Dorado Family Apartments).
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION (Attachment B of the CRA report dated October 16, 2006) finding that an economically feasible alternative method of financing construction on comparable terms without subordination of the CRA's deed of trust and low and moderate income deed restrictions is not reasonably available in order to authorize subordination of the CRA's Deed of Trust, covenants, and use restrictions to the conventional lender's and the Los Angeles Housing Department loans.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City's General Fund as a result of this action. The proposed action will create Objective PC 1120 and transfer necessary funds from Pacoima/Panorama City Earthquake Disaster Assistance Project Area Housing Trust Funds from Objective PC 1990 (Response to Housing Opportunities) to Objective PC 1120 (El Dorado Family Apartments).
ITEM NO. (13) - ADOPTED
CD 4 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Larchmont Village Property-based Business Improvement District’s (BID’s) Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 Annual Planning Report.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the FY 2006 Annual Planning Report (attached to the City Clerk report dated September 27, 2006) for the Larchmont Village BID complies with the requirements of Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code (State Law).
2. ADOPT the FY 2006 Annual Planning Report for the Larchmont Village BID, pursuant to the State Law.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.
ITEM NO. (14) - ADOPTED
CD 13 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to inclusion of the Skinner House located at 1530 Easterly Terrace 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 recommendation of the CHC relative to inclusion of the Skinner House located at 1530 Easterly Terrace in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
Applicant: Jon L. Wilson/Christy McAvoy CHC-2006-2417- 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.
ITEM NO. (15) - ADOPTED
CD 4 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Tentative Tract appeal (No. TT 66127-1A) for property at 11274-80 West La Maida Street.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 06-2391 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 Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV 2006-3178 MND] filed on May 5, 2006.
2. ADOPT the July 20, 2006, FINDINGS of the City Planning Department, Advisory Agency (Advisory Agency) as the Findings of the Council.
3. RESOLVE TO DENY APPEAL filed by Sheila Cornell, from part of the decision of the South Valley Area Planning Commission in sustaining the decision of the Advisory Agency, and THEREBY APPROVE Tentative Tract No. 66127 to permit the construction of a four-story, 12-unit condominium with 27 parking spaces on a 10,786 net square foot site in the R3-1VL zone for property at 11274-80 West La Maida Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Applicant: RTC Creative Developers, LLC TT66127-1A
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Planning Department reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 30, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 27, 2006)
ITEM NO. (16) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - *SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Garcetti - Rosendahl) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
CD 13 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to deferring the requirements for a 12-foot roadway widening associated with the construction of 58 housing units at 5026-30 Santa Monica Boulevard.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Garcetti - Rosendahl):
INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to defer the requirements for a 12-foot roadway widening on Santa Monica Boulevard associated with the construction of 58 housing units located at 5026-30 Santa Monica Boulevard (City Planning Case No. APCC 2005-0249-CU-SPR), at this time, and limit the street improvements along Santa Monica Boulevard to the removal and reconstruction of any broken, off-grade or bad order concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk to the satisfaction of the City Engineer *and REQUEST the BOE and the Department of Transportation to evaluate the viability of moving the nearby bus stop location in front of this affordable housing project.*(Garcetti - Rosendahl)
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (17) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Greuel - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
CD 9 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to naming the intersection at Vermont Avenue and 51st Street as “LOU DANTZLER SQUARE.”
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Perry - Garcetti - Wesson):
1. DESIGNATE the intersection at Vermont Avenue and 51st Street as “LOU DANTZLER SQUARE.”
2. DIRECT the Department of Transportation to erect a permanent ceremonial sign designating the intersection at Vermont Avenue and 51st Street as “LOU DANTZLER SQUARE.”
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 18-54
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Greuel - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
(Item Nos. 18-37)
ITEM NO. (18) - ADOPTED
CDs 3, 6 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to granting to Crimson California
& 12 Pipeline, LP, a non-public utility pipeline franchise to install, retain, operate and maintain pipelines and their adjunct communication lines within the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE granting to Crimson California Pipeline, LP, a non-public utility pipeline franchise to install, retain, operate and maintain pipelines and their adjunct communication lines within the City of Los Angeles, as specified in the Ordinance, or which may be approved by the Council or the Board of Transportation Commissioners, subject to the condition that Crimson California Pipeline, LP provides to the City written documentation to comply with all conditions and terms contained in the Ordinance.
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Transportation (LADOT) to refund the $500 good faith deposit to Crimson California Pipeline, LP upon approval of the faithful performance bond by the LADOT, the City Attorney, and upon publication of the Ordinance.
(Pursuant to Council action of October 11, 2006)
ITEM NO. (19) - ADOPTED
CD 15 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to granting to Cardinal Pipeline, LP, a non-public utility pipeline franchise to install, retain, operate and maintain pipelines and their adjunct communication lines within the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE granting to Cardinal Pipeline, LP, a non-public utility pipeline franchise to install, retain, operate and maintain pipelines and their adjunct communication lines within the City of Los Angeles, as specified in the Ordinance, or which may be approved by the Council or the Board of Transportation Commissioners, subject to the condition that Cardinal Pipeline, LP provides to the City written documentation to comply with all conditions and terms contained in the Ordinance.
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Transportation (LADOT) to refund the $500 good faith deposit to Cardinal Pipeline, LP upon approval of the faithful performance bond by the LADOT, the City Attorney, and upon publication of the Ordinance.
(Pursuant to Council action of October 11, 2006)
ITEM NO. (20) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 3 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION establishing a date for hearing protests against the proposed vacation of Aura Avenue and Miranda Street Vacation District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of June 21, 2002, that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article VII, Class 5(3) of the City’s Guidelines.
2. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated March 13, 2003, to approve the accompanying Vacation Map No. VAC-03-1400752.
3. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of June 21, 2002, that this vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 556 of the City Charter.
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JANUARY 9, 2007, as the date for hearing protests against the proposed vacation.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Engineer. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORK COMPLETED FOR THIS VACATION
ITEM NO. (21) - ADOPTED
CD 1 RESOLUTION removing the property at 1147 South Serrano from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 6006), 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 October 16, 2006.
Assessor I.D. No. 5080-013-003
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 27, 2006)
ITEM NO. (22) - ADOPTED
CD 5 RESOLUTION removing the property at 13156 West Riverside Drive from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 28263), 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 October 16, 2006.
Assessor I.D. No. 2358-032-033
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 6, 2006)
ITEM NO. (23) - ADOPTED
CD 8 RESOLUTION removing the property at 3836 South Gramercy Place from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 2250), 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 October 16, 2006.
Assessor I.D. No. 5035-026-016
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 25, 2006)
ITEM NO. (24) - ADOPTED
CD 8 RESOLUTION removing the property at 153 West 97th Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 46157), 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 October 16, 2006.
Assessor I.D. No. 6053-009-032
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 22, 2006)
ITEM NO. (25) - ADOPTED
CD 8 RESOLUTION removing the property at 428 West 79th Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 8584), 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 October 16, 2006.
Assessor I.D. No. 6032-029-013
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 3, 2005)
ITEM NO. (26) - ADOPTED
CD 9 RESOLUTION removing the property at 1311 East 21st Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 11442), 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 October 16, 2006.
Assessor I.D. No. 5119-001-004
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 5, 2006)
ITEM NO. (27) - ADOPTED
CD 9 RESOLUTION removing the property at 1334 West 62nd Place from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 11751), 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 October 16, 2006.
Assessor I.D. No. 6003-027-005
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 11, 2006)
ITEM NO. (28) - ADOPTED
CD 10 RESOLUTION removing the property at 1303 South Orange Drive from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 29491), 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 October 16, 2006.
Assessor I.D. No. 5070-005-001
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on September 6, 2006)
ITEM NO. (29) - ADOPTED
CD 13 RESOLUTION removing the property at 3619 North Fletcher Drive from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 8022), 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 October 16, 2006.
Assessor I.D. No. 5458-030-025
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 9, 2005)
ITEM NO. (30) - ADOPTED
CD 14 RESOLUTION removing the property at 538 South Mott Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 24922), 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 October 16, 2006.
Assessor I.D. No. 5185-017-023
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 3, 2006)
ITEM NO. (31) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK and RESOLUTION relative to the certified results of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Mid-City Recovery Redevelopment Project Area Committee (PAC) Election held on September 26, 2006.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the certified results of votes cast at the CRA Mid-City Recovery Redevelopment PAC Election on September 26, 2006, for the various candidates at the election for 31 vacancies in the categories of Existing Community Organization, Business Owner-Manufacturing/Industrial, Business Owner Non-Manufacturing/Non-Industrial, Residential Owner Occupant/Residential Tenant.
ITEM NO. (32) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 5 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING relative to approving the majority petition for Aqueduct Avenue (near Morrison Street) Improvement No. A’11-SZC11475.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Section I, Class 3(11) of the City’s Environmental Guidelines.
2. APPROVE granting Ms. Helen Goldwater Majority 1911-Improvement Act Assessment Petition for sewer improvements on Aqueduct Avenue between about 135 feet and about 376 feet north of Morrison Street.
3. INSTRUCT the Board of Public Works and the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting to proceed with this project.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that the estimated total cost of the project is $116,300 of which $44,000, including incidental expenses, is to be assessed. Additional public funds in the estimated amount of $72,300 will be requested at a later date to defray the equivalent cost of off-site sewer, related work, contingencies and overhead.
ITEM NO. (33) - ADOPTED
CD 14 MOTION (ROSENDAHL for HUIZAR - REYES) relative to declaring the First Annual Safe and Fun Halloween on October 31, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,536).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the First Annual Safe and Fun Halloween, sponsored by Councilmember Huizar on October 31, 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. (34) - ADOPTED
CD 11 MOTION (ROSENDAHL - SMITH) relative to declaring the Nowita Place Block Party on October 29, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Nowita Place Block Party, sponsored by the Nowita Place Block Party Committee 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. (35) - ADOPTED
CD 14 MOTION (ROSENDAHL for HUIZAR - REYES) relative to declaring the 11th Annual Day of the Dead on October 29, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $11,393).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the 11th Annual Day of the Dead, sponsored by the Art in the Park 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 AND fees and costs that may be associated with the use of facilities under the jurisdiction of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners.
ITEM NO. (36) - ADOPTED
CD 11 MOTION (ROSENDAHL - SMITH) relative to declaring the Carnevale on October 28, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $18,413).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Carnevale, sponsored by the Venice Arts Forum, Venice Chamber of Commerce and Bank of America on October 28, 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. (37) - ADOPTED
CD 15 MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Grand Oktoberfest on October 21, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,680).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Grand Oktoberfest, sponsored by the Grand Vision Foundation on October 21, 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. (38) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #7 - Motion (Parks - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
CD 9 MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Sixth Annual Day of Awareness and Prevention on October 28, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Sixth Annual Day of Awareness and Prevention, sponsored by the South Central Prevention Coalition on October 28, 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. (39) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Parks - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
CD 9 MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Celebration of Life on October 20, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $700).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Celebration of Life, sponsored by St. John the Baptist Church 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, INCLUDING insurance.
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Greuel - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
(Item Nos. 40-41)
ITEM NO. (40) - ADOPTED
CD 15 MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Nightmare on Beacon Street on October 27-29, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,452).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Nightmare on Beacon Street, sponsored by the Beacon House Association of San Pedro on October 27-29, 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.
ITEM NO. (41) - ADOPTED
CD 15 MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the 11th Annual Many Winters Gathering of Elders on October 19-22, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $780).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the 11th Annual Many Winters Gathering of Elders , sponsored by the Iron Circle Nation, Council District 15 and the Cultural Affairs Department on October 19-22, 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. (42) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #9 - Motion (Hahn - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
CD 15 MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Learning for Life 5K-10K San Pedro Run on November 18, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,675).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Learning for Life 5K-10K San Pedro Run, sponsored by the Learning for Life Los Angeles on November 18, 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. (43) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Greuel - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
CD 14 MOTION (CARDENAS for HUIZAR - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Festival de la Gente on October 28, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $7,455).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Festival de la Gente, sponsored by the Festival de la Gente in conjunction with Council District 14 on October 28, 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
Roll Call #10 - Motion (Huizar - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
CD 14 MOTION (CARDENAS for HUIZAR - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Veterans Remembrance Day Parade on November 11, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,816).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Veterans Remembrance Day Parade, sponsored by Council District 14, Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce, and Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council on November 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. (45) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Greuel - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
CD 14 MOTION (LABONGE for HUIZAR - HAHN) relative to declaring the America’s Best Transit Agency on October 12, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,796).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the America’s Best Transit Agency, sponsored by the Metropolitan Transit Authority on October 12, 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
Roll Call #11 - Motion (Parks - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
CD 9 MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Thanksgiving Day Celebration on November 23, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,288).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Thanksgiving Day Celebration, sponsored by the Midnight Mission on November 23, 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
Roll Call #12 - Motion (Rosendahl - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
CD 9 MOTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Fourth Annual Harvest Festival on October 28, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Fourth Annual Harvest Festival, sponsored by the Ebenezer Baptist Church on October 28, 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. (48) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Greuel - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
CD 11 MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PERRY) relative to declaring the Bow Wow Ween on October 29, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,601).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Bow Wow Ween, sponsored by the Barrington Recreation Center 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.
Roll Call #13 - Motion (Huizar - Hahn) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
(Item Nos. 49-50)
ITEM NO. (49) - ADOPTED
CD 14 MOTION (LABONGE for HUIZAR - HAHN) relative to declaring the Chainsaw Awards on October 15, 2006 a Special Event (event sponsor to reimburse the City for all fees and costs incurred).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Chainsaw Awards, sponsored by Moe Greene Entertainment on October 15, 2006, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion.
ITEM NO. (50) - ADOPTED
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to a request for an exemption from the Convention Center fee waiver policy for the Los Angeles Municipal Accountants and Auditors Association (LAMAAA) on December 12, 2006.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that the Annual Luncheon sponsored by the Los Angeles Municipal Accountants and Auditors Association (LAMAAA) serves a public purpose.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Convention Center, to make an exception to the Council’s Convention Center waiver policy by waiving a maximum of $652 in room rental fees for this event.
Roll Call #14 - Motion (Parks - LaBonge) to Adopt Substitute Motion, Ayes (13); Absent: Padilla
and Perry (2)
(Item Nos. 51-53)
ITEM NO. (51) - SUBSTITUTE MOTION ADOPTED IN LIEU OF ORIGINAL MOTION - SEE
FOLLOWING
MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Booker Whitlock and Edward Milton 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 Booker Whitlock and Edward Milton (Council action of August 15, 2006, Council file No. 06-0010-S29) 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.
ADOPTED
SUBSTITUTE MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Booker Whitlock and Edward Milton 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 Booker Whitlock and Edward Milton (Council action of August 15, 2006, Council file No. 06-0010-S29) 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 $75,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.
ITEM NO. (52) - SUBSTITUTE MOTION ADOPTED IN LIEU OF ORIGINAL MOTION - SEE
FOLLOWING
MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the attempted murder of Delvin Delery 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 attempted murder of Delvin Delery (Council action of August 15, 2006, Council file No. 06-0010-S30) 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.
ADOPTED
SUBSTITUTE MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the attempted murder of Delvin Delery 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 attempted murder of Delvin Delery (Council action of August 15, 2006, Council file No. 06-0010-S30) 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) - SUBSTITUTE MOTION ADOPTED IN LIEU OF ORIGINAL MOTION - SEE
FOLLOWING
MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Taja Jones 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 Taja Jones (Council action of August 18, 2006, Council file No. 06-0010-S31) 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 $25,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.
ADOPTED
SUBSTITUTE MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Taja Jones 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 Taja Jones (Council action of August 18, 2006, Council file No. 06-0010-S31) 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. (54) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Greuel - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
CD 14 MOTION (LABONGE for HUIZAR - HAHN) relative to providing funds to the Hollenbeck Youth Center’s efforts in the Miracle On First Street Christmas Toy Giveaway.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the use of $15,000 in the Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 47S, Department 14, to fund any aspect of the Hollenbeck Youth Center’s efforts to coordinate the Miracle On First Street Christmas Toy Giveaway.
2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) to, Hollenbeck Youth Center, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, if needed, and that the Councilmember of the District be authorized to execute any agreements for this purpose.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral
Councilmembers’ Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Closed Sessions - Items 55-57
ITEM NO. (55) - MEETING HELD - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - TO THE MAYOR
FORTHWITH - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #15 - Motion (Parks - Smith) Adopted in Open Session, Ayes (10); Absent: Garcetti,
Greuel, Padilla, Perry and Reyes (5)
The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to settlement in the case entitled Budwig v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 337576. (This is an inverse condemnation lawsuit concerning 4902 Onteora Way.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on October 16, 2006.)
ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute a settlement agreement and all other documents necessary to implement the second phase of the settlement of the case entitled Budwig v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 337576.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend $326,400 in settlement of the above entitled case from Fund 100, Department 59, Liability Claims Account No. 9770.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw the necessary demands thereon as follows:
a. $200,000 payable to Arlette Budwig and Erick Ecstrand
b. $126,400 payable to the Law Offices of Timothy R. Lee Trust Account
This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks - Greuel - Smith “yes”) at its meeting of October 16, 2006, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
ITEM NO. (56) - MEETING HELD - ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Jerry R. Tovar v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. TC 018015. (This is an auto vs. MetroLink train accident which occurred on March 1, 2004.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on October 16, 2006.)
ITEM NO. (57) - MEETING HELD - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - TO THE MAYOR
FORTHWITH - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #16 - Motion (Parks - Smith) Adopted in Open Session, Ayes (10); Absent: Greuel,
Padilla, Perry, Reyes and President Garcetti (5)
The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to settlement in the case entitled City of Los Angeles v. Bruce G. Davis, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 318568 (This case is relative to the Valley Boulevard Grade Separation Project).
(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend $345,650 in settlement of the case entitled City of Los Angeles v. Bruce G. Davis, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 318568 from Department of Transportation Account No. V-803, Dept. 94, Fund 655.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw the necessary demand thereon in said amount payable to Eagle Material Handling Company, Inc., dba Davis Bacon Company.
(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
Item for Which Public Hearing Has Been Held - Item 58
ITEM NO. (58) - SUBSTITUTE MOTION ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Parks - Weiss) to Adopt Substitute Motion, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET AND FINANCE and PUBLIC SAFETY AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) component of the City’s Homeland Security and Disaster Preparedness Plan, Phase II.
RECEIVED AND FILED
A. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROPRIATE $1,782,343 from the Unappropriated Balance and TRANSFER to the LAFD, Fund No. 100/38 as follows:
Account Title Amount
1010 Salaries, General $ 54,305
1012 Salaries, Sworn 1,133,550
1030 Sworn Bonuses 8,901
1093 Constant Staffing Overtime 381,221
4430 Uniforms 100,092
6010 Office and Administrative Expense 70,924
6020 Operating Supplies 13,800
9350 Special 19,550
Total $1,782,343
2. AUTHORIZE the release of $306,328 in Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) funds for Homeland Security Phase II approved as part of the 2006-07 Adopted MICLA Budget.
3. AUTHORIZE Resolution Authority, and subject to paygrade determination by the City Administrative Officer (CAO), the following 23 positions in the LAFD beginning October 1 through June 30, 2007:
No. Code Title
2 1368 Senior Clerk Typist
1 1455-2 Systems Programmer II
13 2142 Fire Captain I
4 2142-2 Fire Captain II
1 2166 Fire Assistant Chief
1 2711-5 Equipment Mechanic
1 9184-2 Management Analyst II
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there will be no additional impact to the General Fund. The recommendations in the CAO report dated September 7, 2006, are consistent with the City’s Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are being used to finance the LAFD component of the City’s Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Plan.
RECEIVED AND FILED
B. PUBLIC SAFETY AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEES’ REPORT
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. RESOLVE that Employment Authority in the LAFD for the following 23 sworn and civilian positions, for the period October 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007, subject to position allocation by the Personnel Department and paygrade determination by the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Employee Relations Division, is APPROVED.
No. Code Title
2 1368 Senior Clerk Typist
1 1431-3 Programmer Analyst III
13 2142-1 Fire Captain I
4 2142-2 Fire Captain II
1 2166 Fire Assistant Chief
1 3711-5 Equipment Mechanic V
1 9184-2 Management Analyst II
2. AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief to fill the 23 sworn and civilian positions identified in Recommendation No. 1 in compliance with the delayed hiring strategy included in Attachment No. 4 of the CAO report dated September 7, 2006 (contained in Council file No. 06-0272) or an alternative staggered hiring strategy proposed by the LAFD and approved by the CAO that is fiscally neutral to the LAFD’s budgeted funds and the City’s General Fund.
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to TRANSFER $1,904,772 from the Unappropriated Balance, Homeland Security Enhancement - Phase II and APPROPRIATE therefrom to the following LAFD accounts within Fund No. 100/38:
Account Title Amount
1010 Salaries, General $221,571
1012 Salaries, Sworn $1,478,835
4430 Uniforms $100,092
6010 Office and Administrative Expense $70,924
6020 Operating Supplies and Expense $13,800
9350 Communication Services $19,550
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to TRANSFER $40,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Homeland Security Enhancement - Phase II and APPROPRIATE therefrom to the Department of General Services, Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 3230, Petroleum Products.
5. NOTE that the related costs associated with the 23 positions identified in Recommendation No. 1 totaling $275,229 will remain in the Unappropriated Balance, Homeland Security Enhancement - Phase II.
6. AUTHORIZE $306,328 in Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) funds for the purchase of emergency and non-emergency vehicles for critical sworn positions authorized under the City’s Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Plan (Plan).
7. AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the technical adjustments.
8. INSTRUCT the LAFD to report back within 30 days relative to the impact, if any, that the delayed hiring strategy for Phase II of the Plan (Attachment No. 4 of the CAO report dated September 7, 2006) will have on implementing the expansion of the two new Sections created in Phase I of the Plan.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there will be no additional impact to the General Fund. The recommendations above are consistent with the City’s Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are being used to finance the LAFD component of the City’s Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Plan.
ADOPTED
SUBSTITUTE MOTION (PARKS - WEISS)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. RESOLVE that Employment Authority in the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) for the following 23 sworn and civilian positions, for the period October 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007, subject to position allocation by the Personnel Department and paygrade determination by the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Employee Relations Division, is APPROVED.
No. Code Title
2 1368 Senior Clerk Typist
1 1431-3 Programmer Analyst III
13 2142-1 Fire Captain I
4 2142-2 Fire Captain II
1 2166 Fire Assistant Chief
1 3711-5 Equipment Mechanic V
1 9184-2 Management Analyst II
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2. AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief to fill the 23 sworn and civilian positions identified in Recommendation No. 1 in compliance with the LAFD Alternative Hiring Plan (attached to the Council file).
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to APPROPRIATE $1,782,343 from the Unappropriated Balance, Homeland Security Enhancement - Phase II, and TRANSFER therefrom to the LAFD, Fund No. 100/38 (Fire) as follows:
Account Title Amount
1010 Salaries, General $ 90,241
1012 Salaries, Sworn 1,478,835
1030 Sworn Bonuses 8,901
4430 Uniforms 100,092
6010 Office and Administrative Expense 70,924
6020 Operating Supplies and Expense 13,800
9350 Communication Services 19,550
Total $1,782,343
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to APPROPRIATE $40,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Homeland Security Enhancement - Phase II and TRANSFER therefrom to the Department of General Services, Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 3230, Petroleum Products.
5. NOTE that the related costs associated with the 23 positions identified in Recommendation No. 1 totaling $275,229 will remain in the Unappropriated Balance, Homeland Security Enhancement - Phase II.
6. AUTHORIZE $306,328 in Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles funds for the purchase of emergency and non-emergency vehicles for critical sworn positions authorized under the City’s Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Plan.
7. AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the technical adjustments.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
MOTION (ZINE - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the Halloween Carnival on October 27-28, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,716).
MOTION (ZINE for PERRY - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Central Avenue Farmers Market on October 28, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
MOTION (ZINE for PERRY - LABONGE) relative to declaring the funeral services and related activities for Police Officer Landon Dorris on October 27, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).
MOTION (PARKS - HAHN) relative to declaring the 11th Annual Partnership 5K Walk on October 29, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,000).
MOTION (WEISS - SMITH) relative to declaring the Friday Night Lights on October 27, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,134).
MOTION (HAHN - PARKS) relative to declaring the Banning High School Homecoming Coronation on November 3, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,280).
MOTION (PARKS for PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the injuries caused to Mr. Isandro Romero on October 10, 2006.
MOTION (HUIZAR - REYES) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Mr. Jose Anguiano on August 15, 2006.
MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to providing supplemental funding to Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA).
MOTION (PERRY - WESSON) relative to authorizing the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to hold a meeting in the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on October 28, 2006.
MOTION (PERRY - WESSON) relative to the transfer of funds to pay for services at a reception in the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on October 26, 2006.
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PERRY) relative to requesting the Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to report on the series of blackouts occurring in the Brentwood area.
RESOLUTION PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
RESOLUTION (GARCETTI - ZINE) relative to declaring November as American Indian Heritage Month in the City of Los Angeles.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Smith was excused from Council sessions of Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, December 12, 13 and 15, 2006 due to City business.
Upon her request, and without objections, Councilmember Hahn was excused from Council session of Tuesday, October 31, 2006 due to City business.
Upon her request, and without objections, Councilmember Hahn was excused from Council session of Wednesday, November 8, 2006 due to City business.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
06-2346 - Honorable United States District Judge Manuel L. Real (Perry - Garcetti)
Councilmember Tom LaBonge (Hahn - All Councilmembers)
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
06-2357 - Angel Sambrano, Sr. (Hahn)
Queen B. Iverson (Parks for Perry)
Monique Lee (LaBonge)
Ayes, Cardenas, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Rosendahl, Smith, Weiss, Wesson and Zine (10); Absent: Greuel, Padilla, Perry, Reyes and President Garcetti (5).
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: Frank T. Martinez, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL