AGENDA
LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2006
10:00 A.M.
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER
ROOM 340, CITY HALL
200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
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President |
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ERIC GARCETTI, Thirteenth District |
ED P. REYES, First District |
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DENNIS P. ZINE, Third District |
President Pro Tempore |
TOM LABONGE, Fourth District |
WENDY GREUEL, Second District |
JACK WEISS, Fifth District |
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TONY CARDENAS, Sixth District |
Assistant President Pro Tempore |
ALEX PADILLA, Seventh District |
JAN PERRY, Ninth District |
BERNARD C. PARKS, Eighth District |
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HERB J. WESSON, JR., Tenth District |
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BILL ROSENDAHL, Eleventh District |
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GREIG SMITH, Twelfth District |
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JOSE HUIZAR, Fourteenth District |
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JANICE HAHN, Fifteenth District |
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Los Angeles City Council Agenda
Wednesday, November 1, 2006
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am
Roll Call
Approval of the Record of Proceedings of the Council Meeting of
October 25, 2006
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Public Testimony on Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items Noticed for Public Hearing - Items 1-5
ITEM NO. (1) - Motion Required - Applicant consents to a continuance to December 13, 2006
CD 7 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and VARIANCE APPEALS filed by Leslie Thorne, Moises Carillo, Cheri Blose, Catherine-Bartik Sweeny, April Washington, Anne Krall, Tammy Flores and Rebecca L. Bascom, from the entire decision of the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC), in sustaining the decision of the Zoning Administrator in granting a variance to permit a self-storage complex on property in the Southern California Edison right-of-way in the Public Facilities, subject to conditions, as modified by the NVAPC for the property at 14490 Olive View Drive. (The NVAPC also approved Site Plan Review for this project.)
(Continued from Council meeting of September 20, 2006)
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 1, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2006)
ITEM NO. (2) - Motion Required - Applicant consents to a continuance to November 8, 2006
CD 2 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL filed by Mark Handel, MWH Development Corporation, on behalf of new Economics for Women (Rob Searcy, Representative) from South Valley Area Planning Commission’s disapproval of a zone change from R1 to (T)(Q)RD6-1 and recommendation that Council adopt ENV No. 2005-7880 Mitigated Negative Declaration, for the proposed construction of 19 new detached townhouse style condominium units, two stories and approximately 25 feet, six inches in height for property at 11160 North Victory Boulevard.
Applicant: Mark Handel, MWH Development Corporation APCSV 2005-7888 ZC
(Continued from Council meeting of October 11, 2006)
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 1, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2006)
ITEM NO. (3) - Motion Required - Applicant consents to a continuance to November 14, 2006
CD 11 SPECIFIC PLAN EXCEPTION APPEAL filed by Robert Aronson from the entire determination of the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (WLAAPC) in approving: 1) a Specific Plan Exception to permit the continued use and maintenance of a non-conforming, four unit apartment building to be converted into a four unit condominium building; 2) a Specific Plan Exception to permit zero guest parking spaces in lieu of the one guest parking space required by the Venice Coastal Zone Specific Plan; 3) a Project Permit Compliance; and 4) a Mello Act Compliance, all for property located at 1909 South Ocean Front Walk, subject to Conditions of Approval. (The WLAAPC also disapproved, without prejudice, a Specific Plan Exception to permit the applicant to provide zero Beach Impact Parking space on-site in-lieu of one space, as it was determined that the project is not required to provide any Beach Impact Parking spaces.)
Applicant: C. Tziantzis APCW2005-5150 SPE CDP MEL
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 1, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2006)
ITEM NO. (4) - Motion Required - Applicant consents to a continuance to November 14, 2006
CD 7 CONDITIONAL USE APPEALS filed by PCSD Foothill, LLC (Glenn R. Pierce, Representative) and Partnerships to Uplift Communities, Incorporated, et al. (Jaqueline Elliot, Representatives), from the entire determination of the City Planning Commission in disapproving the requested Conditional Use Permit to establish two middle schools and one high school in a portion of an existing building in the M1-1 Zone; and in disapproving a Site Plan Review determination for projects involving a change of use that results in a net increase of 1,000 or more average daily trips; for the proposed use and maintenance of a 73,000 square foot portion of an existing 83,500 square foot warehouse and existing health clinic, with a proposed 500 square foot addition, for a high school and two middle schools, for a total of three charter schools located at property at 12820 West Foothill Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval. (The Commission also disapproved the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV 2005-7660-MND for the project, and disapproved without prejudice, a Variance for the reduction of parking stalls as the request was withdrawn by the applicant.)
CPC 2005-7659 CU ZV SPR
Applicants: Glen R. Pierce, President and CEO
PCSD Foothill, LLC
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 1, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2006)
ITEM NO. (5) - Motion Required - Applicant consents to a continuance to November 14, 2006
CD 4 CONDITIONAL USE APPEAL filed by Monsignor Terrance L. Fleming - St. Brendan Church/School (Applicant), from part of the determination of the City Planning Commission in approving: 1) a proposed Conditional Use to permit the expansion of an existing private school located in the R3-1 and C2-1 Zones (new construction limited to a maximum of 22,800 square feet, and a maximum of 2,634 square feet permitted for the basement area of the gymnasium); and 2) Variances to permit 144 parking spaces in lieu of the 192 spaces required, and to permit internal driveway circulation between a more restrictive zone (RD) and a less restrict zone (C2) which is otherwise not permitted for the property at 238 South Manhattan Place, subject to Conditions of Approval.
CPC 2005-1423 CU ZV 1-A
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 1, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2006)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 6-35
ITEM NO. (6)
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Helena L. Jubany to the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Helena L. Jubany to the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2009, to fill the vacancy created by Javier Nunez, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Jubany resides in Council District 14. (Current Commission gender composition: M=3; F=2)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending
Background Check Review: Pending
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 20, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 17, 2006)
ITEM NO. (7)
CD 13 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the formation of the East Hollywood Property and Business Improvement District (EH-PBID).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that:
a. The petitions submitted on behalf of the proponents of the proposed EH-PBID are signed by property owners who will pay more than 50 percent of the assessments proposed to be levied.
b. All parcels that will have a special benefit conferred upon them and upon which an assessment would be imposed are those as identified in the EH-PBID Management District Plan.
c. In accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution and based on the facts and conclusions contained in the EH-PBID Engineer's Report (attached to the City Clerk report dated October 6, 2006), the assessment levied on each parcel within the proposed EH-PBID is proportionate to the special benefit derived from the improvements and activities that are to be provided.
d. In accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution and based on the facts and conclusions contained in the EH-PBID Engineer's Report, there are no general benefits to be separated from the special benefits conferred on each parcel within the proposed BID.
e. In accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution and based on the facts and conclusions contained in the EH-PBID Engineer's Report, no assessment imposed on any parcel exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel.
2. ADOPT:
a. The accompanying City Clerk report dated October 6, 2006, as the Preliminary Report of the City Clerk.
b. The accompanying EH-PBID Management District Plan (attached to the City Clerk report dated October 6, 2006).
c. The accompanying EH-PBID Engineer's Report (attached to the City Clerk report dated October 6, 2006).
d. The accompanying Ordinance of Intention to establish the EH-PBID (attached to the City Clerk report dated October 6, 2006)
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, upon establishment of the EH-PBID, to prepare, execute, and administer a contract between the City of Los Angeles and a non-profit corporation for the administration of the EH-PBID's programs.
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to comply with the notice, protest, and hearing procedures prescribed in the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (California Government Code, Section 53750 et seq.).
5. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Clerk, to prepare an enabling ordinance establishing the EH-PBID for City Council consideration at the conclusion of the required public hearing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that assessments levied on the City-owned properties within the EH-PBID to be paid from the General Fund total $7,609.76 for the first year of the EH-PBID. Funding is available in the Business Improvement District Trust Fund 659 to pay the General Fund share of assessments for the first operating year. City Clerk administrative expenses will be charged to the proposed EH-PBID and will be recovered from assessments collected. The amount of recoverable costs for the first year of the proposed EH-PBID's operations is estimated to be $4,441.98 or five percent of the proposed EH-PBID's estimated first-year assessment revenue. If the EH-PBID's assessments are not placed on the County's annual property tax rolls, an additional one percent for processing of direct billing by the City Clerk's office will apply.
ITEM NO. (8)
EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending/adding various sections of the Los Angeles Municipal Code regarding Eldercare Facilities.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Article II, Section 2(m) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. ADOPT the August 24, 2006, FINDINGS of the Director of Planning as the Findings of the Council.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the Director of Planning, amending Sections 11.5.7, 12.03, 12.10, 12.11, 12.12, 12.13, 12.21, 12.24, and 19.01 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code and adding Article 4.3 to Chapter I of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, to provide definitions for new and previously undefined uses, provide development standards for Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care Housing, Assisted Living Care Housing, Senior Independent Housing and Skilled Nursing Care Housing, create a single approval process for these uses, and facilitate the processing of applications of Eldercare Facilities. Section 19.01 X is amended to read as follows:
Section 19.01 X. Eldercare Facility Unified Permit Applications.
Filing Fee |
Fee For Each Appeal |
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$5,265.00 |
85 percent of the filing fee |
CPC 2003-1038 CA |
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (9)
CD 7 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change and concurrent building line removal at 15307 Nordhoff 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. 06-2002 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-2005-8171-MND] filed on February 10, 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 the zone change from RA-1 to (T)(Q)RD1.5-1 and concurrent Building Line Removal of a 25-foot building line on the north side of Nordhoff Street established by Ordinance No 99671, for the proposed construction of 14 apartment units, including four density bonus units located at 15307 Nordhoff Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Applicant: Alvaro Quevedo APCNV-2005-8170 ZC BL
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. (10)
CD 2 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change at 9166 Tujunga Canyon 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. 06-1887 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-2005-8563-MND] filed on February 10, 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 the zone change from A2-1 to (T)(Q)RD3-1 for the proposed construction, use and maintenance of 25-unit condominium complex located at 9166 Tujunga Canyon Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Applicant: Tujunga-BCG-JG-JG, LLC APCNV-2005-8574 ZC ZAA ZAD
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 13, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2006)
ITEM NO. (11)
CD 7 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change at 9247-53 Cedros Avenue and 9236 North Willis Avenue.
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. 06-1973 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-2005-4092-MND] filed on July 25, 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 the zone change from RA-1 to (T)(Q)RD3-1, incident to subdivision, for the proposed ten unit condominium subdivision for property at 9247-53 Cedros Avenue and 9236 North Willis Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Applicant: Kevin Dunne APCNV-2005-4237 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 16, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 15, 2006)
ITEM NO. (12)
CD 12 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change at 12355 Zelzah Avenue.
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. 06-2284 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 2004-7501 MND] filed on January 28, 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 the zone change incident to a Parcel Map, from A1-1-O-K to (T)(Q)RE40-1-O-K, for the proposed development of a maximum three-lot single-family residential project on a 9.5 acre lot located at 12355 Zelzah Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Applicant: Athos Investments, LLC APCNV 2004-7500 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 - DECEMBER 26, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 20, 2006)
ITEM NO. (13)
CD 7 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change at 12759 Norris Avenue.
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. 06-2285 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-2004-4482-MND] filed on August 27, 2004.
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 the zone change, incident to a one-lot subdivision, from R1-1 to (T)(Q)RD3-1 for the proposed development of a maximum five detached townhouse style residential condominiums on a 0.50 net acre lot located at 12759 Norris Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Applicant: Ismael Ochoa APCNV-2004-4642 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 - DECEMBER 24, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 20, 2006)
ITEM NO. (14)
CD 7 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change at 15503 El Cajon 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. 06-2392 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 2005-2242 MND] filed on May 6, 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 the zone change incident to a subdivision, from RA-1 to (T)(Q)R1-1, for the proposed development of five single-family lots on a 0.625 acre site located at 15503 El Cajon Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Applicant: Kevin Dunne APCNV 2005-2244 ZC-ZAA
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 - JANUARY 2, 2007
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 20, 2006)
ITEM NO. (15)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to 2006-07 Rate Adjustments for non-ambulatory passenger vehicle services in the City.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that, based on continued increases in industry costs, rate adjustments for non-ambulatory service vehicles are appropriate.
2. FIND that the proposed schedule of rates and charges as shown in Board Order No. 586 is just, reasonable, non-discriminatory and non-preferential for all permitted non-ambulatory services.
3. RESCIND Board Order No. 573 and ADOPT Board Order No. 586 establishing the rates and charges for non-ambulatory passenger vehicle services in the City.
4. 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. 586, fixing rates and charges for non-ambulatory passenger vehicle service in the City of Los Angeles for 2006-07.
5. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to report to Council in respect to:
a. Involvement of the Department of Aging in the rate adjustment process for non-ambulatory passenger vehicle service.
b. The effect of the rate adjustment for individuals utilizing non-ambulatory passenger vehicle service.
c. Reimbursements made by Medical, Medicare, and private insurance for non-ambulatory passenger vehicle service.
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 non-ambulatory service users and do not affect the fees paid to the City for vehicle permits, the City’s Financial Policies are not applicable.
ITEM NO. (16) - Motion Required
CD 14 MOTION (HUIZAR - REYES) relative to an appropriation of $405,000 for refurbishment of the pool complex at the Theodore Roosevelt High School.
(Budget and Finance Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistants for the Budget and Finance Committee at 213-978-1075 or 978-1071.)
ITEM NO. (17)
CD 1 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the proposed 33-unit Carondelet Court Apartments Project located at 816 South Carondelet Street.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION (Attachment B of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) report dated September 22, 2006) which finds that an economically feasible alternative method of financing construction on substantially comparable terms without subordination of the CRA's deed of trust and low and moderate income deed restrictions is not reasonably available.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, CRA, or designee, to:
a. Amend the CRA Fiscal Year (FY) 07 Budget and Work Program to create new Work Objective, Carondelet Court (WL1100) and transfer $700,000 from Response to Housing Opportunities (WL1900) to Carondelet Court (WL1100).
b. Execute a Construction and Permanent Loan Agreement with Carondelet Court Partners L.P. (Developer) in the amount of $700,000, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no General Fund impact. The source of funds is tax increment funds in the Westlake Housing Trust Fund.
ITEM NO. (18)
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Agreement between the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Pacoima Beautiful to administer and operate an At-Risk Youth Education Program.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer of CRA, or designee, to execute a Sole Source Agreement with Pacoima Beautiful in the amount of $50,000 of Pacoima/Panorama City Project Area AB 1290 Funds to administer and operate an At-Risk Youth Education Program emphasizing leadership development and neighborhood revitalization within the Pacoima/Panorama City Earthquake Disaster Assistance Project in Council Districts 6 and 7 for a term of one year, subject tot he review of the City Attorney as to form and legality;
2. INSTRUCT the CRA to consult with the Environmental Affairs Department regarding their youth education programs.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there will be no fiscal impact to the City's General Fund as a result of this action.
ITEM NO. (19)
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the execution of contracts for the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) and Utility Maintenance Program (UMP) tenant outreach services.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to:
a. Execute contracts with the following agencies to provide REAP and UMP tenant outreach services, for a term of seven months, beginning December 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, with two one-year options, for a total amount of $306,250 in 2006-07, with potential annual funding of $525,000 dependent on future budgeted funds, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Contract Administration as to adherence with City contracting standards:
Contractor |
|
Amount |
Los Angeles Housing Law Project |
|
$ 61,250 |
Inner City Law Center |
|
61,250 |
Coalition for Economic Survival |
|
61,250 |
lnquilinos Unidos |
|
61,250 |
|
Total |
$306,250 |
b. Prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Council and Mayor actions of this report, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.
2. REQUEST the Controller to implement instructions received from the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, with regards to this matter.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The recommendations are in compliance with City Financial Policies in that the cost of the tenant outreach services contracts for the REAP and UMP are funded by the Rent Stabilization and Code Enforcement Trust Funds appropriated in the 2006-07 Adopted Budget.
ITEM NO. (20)
CD 15 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the rehabilitation of the historic Watts Train Station and related actions.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), or designee, to:
a. Execute a 160-day contract, effective upon contract execution, with Y & M Construction, Inc. (Contractor), in an amount not to exceed $373,290, to rehabilitate the Historic Watts Train Station (Project), subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
b. Amend the CRA Fiscal Year 2006-07 Work Program and Budget to transfer $200,000 from the Response to Development Opportunities Work Objective (WA6990) to the Watts Train Station Rehabilitation Work Objective (WA3400) to provide support in the amount of $434,000 to the Project.
2. INSTRUCT the CRA to report back within 90 days on:
a. The findings from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority the California Department of Transportation on the use of Transportation Enhancement funds for the Project.
b. A Remediation Plan that evaluates the administration and allocation of grant funds during the development and oversight of public improvement projects, and provides recommendations to enhance grant management of public improvement projects.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact on the 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 contract will enable the CRA to rehabilitate the facade of the Historic Watts Train Station.
ITEM NO. (21)
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 33rd Program Year of the Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan 5th Year Action Plan (Action Plan).
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the Mayor’s Office report dated September 29, 2006, relative to the Action Plan, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (22)
CD 4 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal on a haul route for the export of 220,000 cubic yards of soil from property located at 6300 West Forest Lawn Drive.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2006-2261-MND has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the City’s CEQA Guidelines and that it reflects the independent judgment of the City Council, and that on the basis of the whole record before it, there is no substantial evidence in the record that the project will, as mitigated, have a significant effect on the environment, and that the record of proceedings in this matter is located in Council file No. 06-2390 in the City Clerk’s Office; and ADOPT Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2006-2261-MND filed on May 26, 2006.
2. APPROVE the additional measures attached to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee report as Attachment A, and entitled “Final Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program,” for reporting on or monitoring the changes made as conditions of approval to mitigate or avoid significant environmental effects.
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners as the Findings of the Council.
4. RESOLVE TO DENY IN PART AND GRANT IN PART APPEAL filed by Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries, (Kevin McDonnell for Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro LLP, Representative), from the determination of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners, THEREBY APPROVE an application to export 220,000 cubic yards of soil from property located at 6300 West Forest Lawn Drive, subject to Conditions of Approval, as modified.
Applicant: Forest Lawn Memorial Park Association, George Mihlsten, Latham
& Watkins, RepresentativeBF 060051
5. 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: None submitted by the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 6, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 3, 2006)
ITEM NO. (23)
CD 7 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the application of Decro Osborne Apartments, LP (Decro) for a deferral of the imposition of park and recreation fees for its affordable housing project located at 12360 Osborne Street and a claim of Decro for reimbursement.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Cardenas for Padilla - Reyes):
1. INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks to notify the Controller when all conditions have been met as specified in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 17.12(F)9.
2. REQUEST the Controller, upon receipt of notification from the Department of Recreation and Parks that all conditions have been met, to issue a refund to Decro of 80 percent of the $84,175 previously paid as park and recreation fees, and as authorized by LAMC Section 22.13(a)5.
3. NOTE and FILE the October 18, 2006, City Administrative Officer (CAO) report relative to the application of Decro for a deferral of the imposition of park and recreation fees for its affordable housing project located at 12360 Osborne Street, and a claim for reimbursement of park and recreation fees in the amount of 80 percent of $84,175, inasmuch as the CAO has indicated that no further Council action is needed.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the City will refund 80 percent of $84,175 previously paid as zone change fees to Decro Osborne Apartments, LP when all conditions specified in LAMC Section 17.12(F)9 have been met. There is no additional impact on the General Fund.
ITEM NO. (24)
CD 5 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal on zone change, building line removal, and appeals on a variance, and various adjustments for property at 10612 West National Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. RESOLVE TO DENY APPEAL filed by Aaron Swerdlow (National Development, LLC) on behalf of Rothenberg Swasy Architects (Mark Rothenberg, Representative), from part of the decision of the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (WLAAPC), relative to approval of Ordinances effecting a zone change from C2-1VL to (T)(Q)RAS4-1VL zone; and a building line removal of an eight-foot building line established by Ordinance No. 84,670 on the east side of Overland Avenue, for the proposed construction, use and maintenance of a mixed-use project consisting of 29-residential condominium units and approximately 3,700 square feet of ground floor commercial/retail space, and DISAPPROVE the zone change and building line ordinances as recommended by the WLAAPC, for property at 10612 West National Boulevard.
2. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED Ordinances approved by the WLAPPC on March 1, 2006, effecting a zone change from C2-1VL to (T)(Q)RAS4-1VL zone; and a Building Line Removal of an 8-foot building line established by Ordinance No. 84,670 on the east side of Overland Avenue, for the proposed construction, use and maintenance of a mixed-use project consisting of 29-residential condominium units and approximately 3,700 square feet of ground floor commercial/retail space for property located at 10612 West National Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval.
3. RESOLVE TO DENY APPEALS filed by Aaron Swerdlow (National Development, LLC)/Applicant, Rothenberg Swasy Architects (Mark Rothenberg, Representative), and Nancy Morgen from part of the decision of the WLAAPC, in approving: a variance; and in denying adjustments (as requested by the applicant), and approving adjustment(s), for the proposed construction, use and maintenance of a mixed-use project consisting of 29-residential condominium units and approximately 3,700 square feet of ground floor commercial/retail space for property at 10612 West National Boulevard.
Applicant: Aaron Swerdlow, National Development, LLCAPCW 2005-6968 ZC BL ZV ZAA
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 1, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2006)
ITEM NO. (25)
CD 4 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to inclusion of the property located at 1810-16 Whitley Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the Findings of the City Planning Department, Office of Historic Resources as the Findings of the Council.
2. APPROVE the City Planning Department, Office of Historic Resources, September 7, 2006 staff recommendations, and THEREBY DISAPPROVE for inclusion in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments property located at 1810-16 Whitley Avenue. (Approval of the staff recommendations overturns the September 7, 2006 decision of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) to include the property in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.)
Applicant: Robert Nudelman and Dave Monks, Hollywood Heritage CHC-2006-5594- 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.
TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 6, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 1, 2006)
ITEM NO. (26)
CD 3 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a General Plan Amendment and zone change for property at 7748-54 North Tampa Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the June 22, 2006 FINDINGS of the Planning Department as the Findings of the Council.
2. DISAPPROVE the General Plan Amendment to the Reseda-West Van Nuys Community Plan from the Very Low I Density Residential land use designation to Low Density Residential land use designation, and DISAPPROVE a concurrent zone change from RA-1 to RS- 1 for the proposed construction of five single family residential dwelling units for the property located at 7748-54 North Tampa Avenue, within the Reseda-West Van Nuys Community Plan - Window 144, South Valley Geographic Area.
Applicant: Munira Bhaijeewala CPC 2006-1912 ZC GPA
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 14, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 14, 2006)
ITEM NO. (27) - Motion Required
CD 14 MOTION (WESSON - PARKS) relative to a US Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention grant award to operate the Safer Cities Initiative in the Ramona Gardens housing development.
(Public Safety 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 Public Safety Committee at 213-978-1072.)
ITEM NO. (28) - Motion Required
MOTION (WESSON - PARKS) relative to a US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance grant award to operate the Baldwin Village Safer Cities Initiative: S.T.O.P. Program.
(Public Safety 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 Public Safety Committee at 213-978-1072.)
ITEM NO. (29)
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to Contract No. DA-3809 with the law firm of Jung & Yuen, LLP to extend the term by one year to October 19, 2007 for assistance to the City Attorney’s Office with acquisition of real property in Manchester Square and the City of Palmdale.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the First Amendment to Contract No. DA-3809 with the law firm of Jung & Yuen, LLP is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as provided by Article II, Section 2 (f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
2. APPROVE the First Amendment to Contract No. DA-3809 with the law firm of Jung & Yuen, LLP to extend the term by one year to October 19, 2007 for assistance to the City Attorney’s Office with acquisition of real property in Manchester Square and the City of Palmdale; and CONCUR with the Board of Airport Commissioners’ action on September 18, 2006, Resolution No. 23091, authorizing the Executive Director of the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to execute said First Amendment.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed First Amendment to Contract No. DA-3809 will have no impact on the City General Fund. Since the LAWA is only bound by the City Debt Management Policies, the City Financial Policies are not applicable. The proposed First Amendment will authorize expenditures not-to-exceed $1 million for this Contract. Funds for this Contract are available in the fiscal year 2006-07 Department of Airports Operating Budget.
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 26, 2006
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 22, 2006)
ITEM NO. (30)
CD 4 GENERAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the renewal of Temporary Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 33 on three blocks for Floyd Terrace and De Witt Drive near Universal City.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the renewal of Temporary PPD No. 33, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements under the General Exemption (Article II, Section 1 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines).
2. FIND that the parking problem that led to the establishment of Temporary PPD No. 33 on three blocks for Floyd Terrace and De Witt Drive near Universal City still exists and that no permanent solution has been found.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION renewing Temporary PPD No. 33 pursuant to Section 80.58.d of the LAMC for an additional 12 months until November 5, 2007.
4. DIRECT the Department of Transportation (LADOT) to prepare a Notice of Exemption reflecting Council’s actions under Recommendation No. 1 above and file such notice with the City and County Clerks within five working days of the City Council’s action.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there are over 100 preferential parking districts Citywide that require a staff of approximately 15 LADOT employees to: 1) Process requests for new districts and modifications to existing districts; 2) install and maintain signs; and, 3) enforce the preferential parking restrictions. The total cost of the Preferential Parking Program during FY 2005-06 is estimated at $1.85 million but the LADOT estimates that only $1.2 million in General Fund revenue will be received from the annual sale of over 195,000 Preferential Parking Permits. On August 1, 2006, Council adopted an Ordinance increasing all preferential parking fees by 50 percent to raise them to a level sufficient to fully recover the costs of operating the Preferential Parking Program. As the new permit fee Ordinance became effective on September 30, 2006, the revenue from the sale of permits will cover the additional cost of implementing, administering and enforcing Temporary PPD No. 33. Furthermore, the City may gain additional General Fund revenue from the issuance of parking citations to violators of the District’s parking restrictions.
ITEM NO. (31)
CD 9 GENERAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the renewal of Temporary Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 48 on five blocks for West 51st Street Neighborhood near Vermont Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the renewal of Temporary PPD No. 48, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements under the General Exemption (Article II, Section 1 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines).
2. FIND that the parking problem that led to the establishment of Temporary PPD No. 48 on West 51st Street between Kansas Avenue and South Vermont Avenue, the 1000 block of West 51st Place west of South Vermont Avenue, 51st Place between South Vermont Avenue and West 51st Street, West 51st Street between South Vermont Avenue and West 51st Place, and on the 900 block of West 52nd Street east of South Vermont Avenue still exists and that no permanent solution has been found.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION renewing Temporary PPD No. 48 pursuant to Section 80.58.d of the LAMC for an additional 12 months until November 5, 2007.
4. DIRECT the Department of Transportation (LADOT) to prepare a Notice of Exemption reflecting Council’s actions under Recommendation No. 1 above and file such notice with the City and County Clerks within five working days of the City Council’s action.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there are over 100 preferential parking districts Citywide that require a staff of approximately 15 LADOT employees to: 1) Process requests for new districts and modifications to existing districts; 2) install and maintain signs; and, 3) enforce the preferential parking restrictions. The total cost of the Preferential Parking Program during FY 2005-06 is estimated at $1.85 million but the LADOT estimates that only $1.2 million in General Fund revenue will be received from the annual sale of over 195,000 Preferential Parking Permits. On August 1, 2006, Council adopted an Ordinance increasing all preferential parking fees by 50 percent to raise them to a level sufficient to fully recover the costs of operating the Preferential Parking Program. As the new permit fee Ordinance became effective on September 30, 2006, the revenue from the sale of permits will cover the additional cost of implementing, administering and enforcing Temporary PPD No. 48. Furthermore, the City may gain additional General Fund revenue from the issuance of parking citations to violators of the District’s parking restrictions.
ITEM NO. (32)
CD 2 GENERAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the renewal of Temporary Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 75 on five blocks near Carpenter Avenue and Ventura Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the renewal of Temporary PPD No. 75, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements under the General Exemption (Article II, Section 1 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines).
2. FIND that the parking problem that led to the establishment of Temporary PPD No. 75 on Carpenter Avenue between the alley south of Ventura Boulevard and Laurelwood Drive (north intersection), Carpenter Avenue between Laurelwood Drive (south intersection) and Sunshine Terrace, Carpenter Court between Laurelwood Drive and the dead-end south of Laurelwood Drive, Laurelwood Drive between Carpenter Avenue and Carpenter Court, and on Laurelwood Drive between Carpenter Avenue and the dead-end west of Carpenter Avenue still exists and that no permanent solution has been found.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION renewing Temporary PPD No. 75 pursuant to Section 80.58.d of the LAMC for an additional six months until May 5, 2007.
4. DIRECT the LADOT to prepare a Notice of Exemption reflecting Council’s actions under Recommendation No. 1 above and file such notice with the City and County Clerks within five working days of the City Council’s action.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there are over 100 preferential parking districts Citywide that require a staff of approximately 15 LADOT employees to: 1) Process requests for new districts and modifications to existing districts; 2) install and maintain signs; and, 3) enforce the preferential parking restrictions. The total cost of the Preferential Parking Program during FY 2005-06 is estimated at $1.85 million, but the LADOT estimates that only $1.2 million in General Fund revenue will be received from the annual sale of over 195,000 Preferential Parking Permits. On August 1, 2006, Council adopted an ordinance increasing all preferential parking permit fees by 50 percent to raise them to a level sufficient to fully recover costs of operating the Preferential Parking Program. When the new permit fee ordinance becomes effective o September 30, 2006, the revenue from the sale pf permits will cover the additional cost of implementing, administering, and enforcing Temporary PPD No. 75. Furthermore, the City may gain additional General Fund revenue from the issuance of parking citations to violators of the District’s parking restrictions.
ITEM NO. (33)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to improvements to the 2007 Call for Projects process for capital transportation funding.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Greuel - Parks):
1. ADOPT congestion relief, improved safety and increased transit ridership as the top transportation goals for the purposes of the 2007 Call for Projects and ENDORSE the use of Congestion Relief Benefit Project Ranking Criterion for the Regional Surface Transportation Improvement (RSTI) and Delay Reduction Project Ranking Criterion for the Signal Synchronization and Bus Speed Improvement modal categories based on computer generated estimates of delay on the transportation network.
2. SUPPORT seeking an extension from the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) of the current January 2, 2007 deadline for submission of applications for the new Safe Routes to School process.
3. DIRECT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to provide an ongoing report on the progress made in developing the 2007 Call for Projects and 2007 Safe Routes to School applications and submittal documents.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (34) - Motion Required - Two Reports on One File
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT relative to one resolution authority of Assistant City Administrative Officer (CAO) to assist in the transition of the new CAO.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Garcetti - Parks), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
RESOLVE that Employment Authority for one Assistant CAO (Code 0011) to assist in the transition of the new CAO is APPROVED.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the salary cost will be absorbed by the Office of the CAO.
(Budget and Finance Committee report to be submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, please contact the Legislative Assistant for the Budget and Finance Committee at 213-978-1075.)
ITEM NO. (35) - Motion Required - Two Reports on One File
PUBLIC SAFETY and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to 22 new intersections being added to the City’s Photo Red Light Program.
A. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the communication from the Department of Transportation dated August 30, 2006 regarding 22 new intersections to be added to the City’s Photo Red Light Program, inasmuch as the communication was submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
B. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendations for Council action:
1. NOTE and FILE the August 30, 2006 Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report relative to the status of the Photo Red Light Program, inasmuch as the report is for information only and no Council action is required.
2. DIRECT the LADOT to report back to Council on a quarterly basis on the status of the Photo Red Light Program to include data detailing the number of motorists running red lights and the number of citations issued.
3. DIRECT the LADOT to report back to Council in regard to Phase III of the Photo Red Light Program to include the number and location of specific locations and costs associated with implementing Phase III.
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 36-55
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (36)
CD 8 RESOLUTION removing the property at 1739 West 84th Place from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 5886), 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 24, 2006.
Assessor I.D. No. 6034-024-023
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 8, 2002)
ITEM NO. (37)
CD 8 RESOLUTION removing the property at 143 East 89th Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 7752), 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 24, 2006.
Assessor I.D. No. 6041-005-024
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 23, 2005)
ITEM NO. (38)
CD 9 RESOLUTION removing the property at 309 West 53rd Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 7216), 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 24, 2006.
Assessor I.D. No. 5110-033-003
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 27, 2006)
ITEM NO. (39)
CD 14 RESOLUTION removing the property at 2200 East 4th Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 24563), 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 24, 2006.
Assessor I.D. No. 5183-017-031
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 15, 2006)
ITEM NO. (40)
CD 13 RESOLUTION removing the property at 2106 Whitmore Avenue from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 8612), 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 24, 2006.
Assessor I.D. No. 5422-025-023
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on September 28, 2005)
ITEM NO. (41) - Motion Required
CD 1 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to vacating Bunker Hill Avenue and Boston Street Vacation District (Revised; VAC E1400860).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV 2003-7521-MND-REC filed with the Los Angeles County Clerk on January 7, 2005 pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines complies with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 for the vacation of Boston Street and Bunker Hill Avenue lying southeasterly of Figueroa Street and southwesterly of Cesar E Chavez Avenue and further FIND that said document (No. Pl 242-04 filed on October 21, 2004) is located in Council File No. 03-1183 in the custody of the City Clerk.
2. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of-way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit D of the October 3, 2006 City Engineer report and attached to the Council file:
Boston Street and a portion of northwesterly side of Bunker Hill Avenue lying southeasterly of Figueroa Street and southwesterly of Cesar E. Chavez Avenue and southwesterly of Cesar E. Chavez Avenue.
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Engineer dated October 3, 2006, as the Findings of the Council.
4. ADOPT the accompanying City Engineer report dated October 3, 2006 to approve the vacation.
5. AMEND the previous Council action of June 21, 2005 in regard to this matter to not consider the City Engineer report dated February 18, 2005.
6. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to set a public hearing date for DECEMBER 13, 2006.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $6,540.00 for the investigation and processing of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 may be required of the petitioner.
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (42) - Motion Required
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to identifying funding for the development of a Safe Passage program at Jefferson High School.
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer and the Chief Legislative Analyst to identify funding for the development of a Safe Passage program at Jefferson High School, similar to programs at campuses in other parts of the City.
(Education and Neighborhoods Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (43) - Motion Required
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PERRY - GREUEL - REYES) relative to proposed California Department of Health Services’ new rule establishing maximum perchlorate level in drinking water.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the Department of Water and Power to report to the Energy and Environment Committee, within two weeks, on the potential impact of the proposed new rule, establishing maximum perchlorate level in drinking water on the City’s water supply.
2. INSTRUCT the Environment Affairs Department to report to the Energy and Environment Committee, within two weeks, with prepared comments in support of the proposed new rule, establishing maximum perchlorate level in drinking water, for adoption as an official City position and submission to the California Department of Health Services.
(Energy and Environment Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (44)
CD 3 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).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Halloween Carnival, sponsored by St. Mel Church and School on October 27-28, 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. (45)
CD 9 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).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Central Avenue Farmers’ Market, sponsored by Council District Nine 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. (46)
CD 9 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).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the funeral services and related activities for Police Officer Landon Dorris, on October 27, 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.
ITEM NO. (47)
CD 8 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).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the 11th Annual Partnership 5K Walk, sponsored by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks 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.
ITEM NO. (48)
CD 5 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).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Friday Night Lights, sponsored by Hamilton High School on October 27, 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)
CD 15 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).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Banning High School Homecoming Coronation, sponsored by the Banning High School Student Council on November 3, 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)
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.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the hit and run injuries caused to Mr. Isandro Romero on October 10, 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. (51)
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.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $25,000 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.
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. (52)
CD 13 MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to providing supplemental funding to Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ALLOCATE $14,135 from the Council District 13 Real Property Trust Fund No. 695 to provide funding for any aspect of the programs of SEE-LA, including general operating expenses.
2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare the necessary agreement or other document(s) with SEE-LA, 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 individually to execute such agreement or other document(s) on behalf of the City, if needed.
3. TRANSFER $5,000 from Council District 13 Real Property Trust Fund No. 695 to the General City Purposes Fund No. 100-56, Account No. 0713 (CD 13 Community Services) to provide additional funding for community services in Council District 13.
4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
ITEM NO. (53)
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.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to use the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on October 28, 2006 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m, with the understanding that all costs for services provided by the Department of General Services for the above described event will be reimbursed by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.
ITEM NO. (54)
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.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
TRANSFER $362 from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100-58 and APPROPRIATE therefrom to the General Services Fund No. 100-40, as follows: $281 to Account No. 1090 (Salaries - Overtime) and $81 to Account No. 1070 (Salaries - As Needed), for services in connection with the October 26, 2006 Council District Nine reception for the Los Angeles Superior Court Judges Association in the City Hall Tom Bradley Room - said funds to be reimbursed to the General Fund by the Los Angeles Superior Court Judges Association.
ITEM NO. (55)
RESOLUTION (GARCETTI - ZINE) relative to declaring November as American Indian Heritage Month in the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE to DECLARE the month of November 2006 as American Indian Heritage Month in the City of Los Angeles, and further encourage the promotion of continued positive interaction among our residents of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral
Councilmembers’ Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Closed Session - Item 56
ITEM NO. (56)
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 City of Los Angeles v. City of Hope; Bad Boys Bail Bonds, Inc. et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 267284 (involves City’s exercise of its eminent domain power).
(Budget and Finance Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on October 30, 2006)
Adjourning Motions
Council Adjournment
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