AGENDA

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL

 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 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

 

ERIC GARCETTI, Thirteenth District

ED P. REYES, First District

 

DENNIS P. ZINE, Third District

President Pro Tempore

TOM LABONGE, Fourth District

WENDY GREUEL, Second District

JACK WEISS, Fifth District

 

TONY CARDENAS, Sixth District

Assistant President Pro Tempore

VACANT, Seventh District

JAN PERRY, Ninth District

BERNARD C. PARKS, Eighth District

 

HERB J. WESSON, JR., Tenth District

 

BILL ROSENDAHL, Eleventh District

 

GREIG SMITH, Twelfth District

 

JOSE HUIZAR, Fourteenth District

 

JANICE HAHN, Fifteenth District

 


 

 

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BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES


AGENDAS - The City Council meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 A.M. The agendas for City Council meetings contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Council Agendas are available in the Office of the City Clerk, Council and Public Services Division, Room 395, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, and on the City’s World Wide Web Home Page site on the Internet at www.lacity.org; click on “Council Calendar.”


Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not listed on the Council Agenda only if it is determined by a two-thirds (10) vote that the need for action arose after the posting of an Agenda. Some items on the Agenda may be approved without any discussion, however any item may be called “special” by a Councilmember. If an item is called “special” it will be “held” until the remainder of the items on the Council agenda have been acted on by the Council. An item may also be called “special” if a member of the public has requested to speak on the item and a public hearing has not previously been held on the matter.


The City Clerk will announce the items to be considered by the Council, however items will be grouped. For example, all items for which required public hearings have not previously been held are listed in one section on the printed Agenda. The Council President will ask if any Councilmember or member or the public wishes to speak on one or more of these items. If anyone wishes to speak on an item, it will be called “special.” The remaining items in this section will be voted on by Council with one roll call vote.


PUBLIC INPUT AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS - An opportunity for the public to address the Council on agenda items for which public hearings have not been provided will be provided before or during consideration of the item. Members of the public who wish to speak on any item are requested to complete a speaker card for each item they wish to address, and present the completed card(s) to the Sergeant-At-Arms. Speaker cards are available at the back of the Council Chamber.


The Council will also provide an opportunity for the public to speak on public interest items for a cumulative total of up to ten (10) minutes. Testimony shall be limited in content to matters which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. The City Council may not take any action on matters discussed during the public testimony period.


COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS - Councilmembers requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the Council President in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the maker of the original motion, or the member calling a matter “special” shall have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other Councilmembers may speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring to speak on a question have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes.


A motion calling the “previous question” may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.


VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS - Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8 members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the Council Agenda will require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted. Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8) affirmative votes upon second consideration.


When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to “call the roll.” Every member present must vote for or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any member of Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the Rules, or where an intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and once during the next regular meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present the Agenda number, Council file number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative vote of eight members of the Council.


When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the matter, or has not caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting, the issue is again placed on the next agenda for the following meeting for the purpose of allowing the Council to again vote on the matter.


The City Council rules provide that all items adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other designated officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular Council meeting following the date of the Council action. A motion to send an item “forthwith” if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.


RULE 16 MOTIONS - Council Rule No. 16 allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it having to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member) during a Council session to be placed on the next regular available Council Agenda.




Los Angeles City Council Agenda

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am



Roll Call


Approval of the Record of Proceedings of the Council Meeting of

December 13, 2006


Salute to the Flag


Moment of Inspiration


Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations


Public Testimony on Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council


Items Noticed for Public Hearing - Items 1-17


ITEM NO. (1) - Motion Required


05-1819-S1

CD 7         CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of BRADLEY AVENUE AND POLK STREET NO. 1 LIGHTING DISTRICT.

 

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

 

                 1.     DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.

 

                 2.     PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

(Public Hearing held November 28, 2006)



ITEM NO. (2) - Motion Required


06-1562

CD 6         CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of COHASSET STREET AND FIRMAMENT AVENUE LIGHTING DISTRICT.

 

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

 

                 1.     DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.

 

                 2.     PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

(Public Hearing held November 28, 2006)



ITEM NO. (3) - Motion Required


06-1563

CD 11       CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of BUTLER AND MISSOURI AVENUES LIGHTING DISTRICT.

 

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

 

                 1.     DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.

 

                 2.     PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

(Public Hearing held November 28, 2006)



ITEM NO. (4) - Motion Required


06-1564

CD 11       CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of GORHAM AND GRANVILLE AVENUES LIGHTING DISTRICT.

 

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

 

                 1.     DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.

 

                 2.     PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

(Public Hearing held November 28, 2006)



ITEM NO. (5) - Motion Required


06-1578

CD 4         CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of WOODBRIDGE STREET AND LANKERSHIM BOULEVARD LIGHTING DISTRICT.

 

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

 

                 1.     DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.

 

                 2.     PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

(Public Hearing held November 28, 2006)



ITEM NO. (6) - Motion Required


06-1624

CD 9         CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of SAN JULIAN STREET AND OLYMPIC BOULEVARD LIGHTING DISTRICT.

 

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

 

                 1.     DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.

 

                 2.     PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

(Public Hearing held November 28, 2006)



ITEM NO. (7) - Motion Required


06-1654

CD 2         CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of VARNA AVENUE AND HART STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.

 

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

 

                 1.     DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.


                 2.     PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

(Public Hearing held November 28, 2006)



ITEM NO. (8) - Motion Required


06-1683

CD 6         CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of MTA - VICTORY BOULEVARD AND DENSMORE AVENUE - G6 LIGHTING DISTRICT.

 

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

 

                 1.     FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the proposed assessment cannot be enacted.

 

                 2.     PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

                 3.     INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to assure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

 

(Public Hearing held November 28, 2006)



ITEM NO. (9) - Motion Required


06-0073

CD 7         HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the TELFAIR AND LAKESIDE AVENUES (REBALLOT) LIGHTING DISTRICT.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Telfair and Lakeside Avenues (Reballot) Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 10, 2006 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JANUARY 10, 2007 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)



ITEM NO. (10) - Motion Required


06-2019

CD 2         HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the DAY STREET AND PALI AVENUE LIGHTING DISTRICT.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Day Street and Pali Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 10, 2006 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JANUARY 10, 2007 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)



ITEM NO. (11) - Motion Required


06-2044

CD 4         HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the REGAL PLACE AND CAHUENGA BOULEVARD LIGHTING DISTRICT.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Regal Place and Cahuenga Boulevard Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 10, 2006 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JANUARY 10, 2007 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)



ITEM NO. (12) - Motion Required


06-2045

CD 5         HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the BELLAIRE AVENUE AND MAGNOLIA BOULEVARD LIGHTING DISTRICT.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Bellaire Avenue and Magnolia Boulevard Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 10, 2006 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JANUARY 10, 2007 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)



ITEM NO. (13) - Motion Required


06-2073

CD 11       HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the BROCKTON AND IDAHO AVENUES LIGHTING DISTRICT.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Brockton and Idaho Avenues Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 10, 2006 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JANUARY 10, 2007 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)



ITEM NO. (14) - Motion Required


06-2074

CD 6         HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the LAUREL CANYON BOULEVARD AND HART STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Hart Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 10, 2006 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JANUARY 10, 2007 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)



ITEM NO. (15) - Motion Required


06-2075

CD 1         HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the ECHO STREET AND HAYES AVENUE LIGHTING DISTRICT.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Echo Street and Hayes Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 10, 2006 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JANUARY 10, 2007 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)



ITEM NO. (16) - Motion Required


06-2076

CD 7         HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the MONTAGUE STREET AND BRADLEY AVENUE LIGHTING DISTRICT.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Montague Street and Bradley Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

 

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 10, 2006 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JANUARY 10, 2007 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)



ITEM NO. (17) - Motion Required

 

06-3028    HEARING COMMENTS relative to application for determination of “Public Convenience or Necessity”

CD 11       for alcohol sales for on-site consumption located at 12740 Culver Boulevard, Unit H.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

                 1.     DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license located at 12740 Culver Boulevard, Unit H (tavern) will serve the “Public Convenience or Necessity” and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.

 

                 2.     GRANT the Application for Determination of “Public Convenience or Necessity” for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption of beer and wine located at 12740 Culver Boulevard, Unit H.

 

                 3.     INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

 

Application filed by: Marie Antoinette


TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 30, 2007


(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 30, 2007)




Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 18-65


ITEM NO. (18)


06-2438

CD 7         MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change for property at 15566 West Rayen 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 in the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 06-2951 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 2006-2167 MND] filed on June 23, 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 to (T)(Q)R3-1 for the proposed construction of a two-story, 23-unit apartment building at 15566 West Rayen Street, subject to Conditions fo Approval.

 

Applicant: Hamid ReisiAPCNV 2006-2425 ZC

 

Said rezoning shall be subject to the "Q" Qualified classification zone limitations substantially as shown in the attachment to the Committee report.

 

                 4.      REMOVE the (T) Tentative classification as described in detail in the attachment 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 8, 2007


(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 20, 2006)



ITEM NO. (19)


06-2439

CD 7         MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change for property at 15526 West Plummer 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 in the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 06-2439 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 2004-2995 MND] filed on June 10, 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 a zone change from RA-1 to (T)(Q)RE9-1, incident to subdivision, for a proposed maximum three-lot single-family subdivision on a 0.76 acre site at 15526 West Plummer Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.

 

Applicant: Joe KravichAPCNV 2004-5691 ZC

 

Said rezoning shall be subject to the "Q" Qualified classification zone limitations substantially as shown in the attachment to the Committee report.

 

                 4.      REMOVE the (T) Tentative classification as described in detail in the attachment 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 8, 2007


(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 20, 2006)



ITEM NO. (20)


06-2951

CD 7         MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change for property at 13890 and 13904 West Sayre 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 in the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 06-2951 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 2006-2167 MND] filed on May 12, 2006.

 

                 2.     ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Planning Commission as the Findings of the Council.

 

                 3.      PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the City Planning Commission, effecting a zone change from RA-1 to (T)(Q)R3-1 for the proposed demolition of two single-family dwellings and construction of a 49 unit apartment complex, comprised of 32 base units, 12 by-right density bonus units and five additional density bonus units for a 53 percent density increase, two stories over a subterranean garage, having a maximum height of approximately 36 feet. The project will provide 96 subterranean parking spaces on a 39,502, square foot lot for property at 13890 and 13904 West Sayre Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.

 

Applicant: Manuel Carlito & Ron BrendelCPC 2006-2559 ZC CU

 

Said rezoning shall be subject to the "Q" Qualified classification zone limitations substantially as shown in the attachment to the Committee report.

 

                 4.      REMOVE the (T) Tentative classification as described in detail in the attachment 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 - FEBRUARY 28, 2007


(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 28, 2007)


 

ITEM NO. (21)   


06-2513

CDs 1, 4   ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to levying the Wilshire Center Business

 & 10          Improvement District (District) special assessment for the District’s 12th fiscal year (operating year) beginning on January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 36525 of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist.

 

(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 178068 on November 22, 2006 and the Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee report of November 14, 2006)



ITEM NO. (22)


04-2154

CD 14       ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the Colorado Boulevard and Genevieve Avenue (Reballot) Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

(Public Hearing closed December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (23)


05-0275-S1

CD 2         ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the Arminta Street and Nagle Avenue No. 2 (Reballot) Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

(Public Hearing closed December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (24)


05-2330

CD 2         ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the Colfax Avenue and Hesby Street (Reballot) Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

(Public Hearing closed December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (25)


06-1406

CD 2         ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the Albers Street and Costello Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

(Public Hearing closed December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (26)


06-1407

CD 11       ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the Barry and Idaho Avenues Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

(Public Hearing closed December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (27)


06-1384

CD 4         ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION abandoning all proceedings relating to the Waverly Drive and Auburn Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

(Public Hearing closed December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (28)


04-2013-S1

CD 7         ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION abandoning all proceedings relating to the Glenoaks Boulevard and Roxford Street No. 1 (Reballot) Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

 

(Public Hearing closed December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (29)


06-2728

ORDINANCES SECOND CONSIDERATION extending the dates of effectiveness and receipt of tax increment, pursuant to Senate Bill 1096, for the following 12 eligible Redevelopment Project Plan Areas: Laurel Canyon; Exposition/University Park Original Area; Exposition/University Park 4th Amendment Area; Watts; Bunker Hill; Beacon Street; Normandie 5; East Hollywood/Beverly-Normandie; Little Tokyo; Pico Union No.1; Monterey Hills; and, Los Angeles Harbor - Downtown, Harbor, Hollywood and Central, East Los Angeles, East Valley, and South Los Angeles Regions.

 

(Public Hearing closed December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (30)


06-0283

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION amending Section 71.06.1, Chapter VII of the Los Angeles Municipal Code adjusting the fees charged by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation for vehicle-for-hire driver and vehicle permitting functions.

 

(Public Hearing closed and Transportation Committee report adopted on December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (31)


06-2425

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Consolidation Plan, authorizing the Department of General Service’s (GSD) to let contracts pursuant to the competitive bid and/or proposal process permitting negotiations relating to the acquisition, design, construction, engineering and installation of alternative fuels fueling systems and all ancillary building installations and modifications related to the safe use and mitigation of hazards inherent with alternative fuels and establishing the criteria for the management team of the Fuel Services and Environmental Compliance Division of the GSD to let such contracts pursuant to such method. Alternative fuels shall include; but not be limited to, liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, propane, hydrogen and electricity.

 

(Information Technology and General Services Committee report adopted on December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (32)


06-2495

CD 13       ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION, approved by the City Planning Commission, effecting a zone change from C4-2D-SN to (T)(Q)C4-2-SN, incident to a three-lot air space subdivision, on a 2.0544 net acre site: Lot 1 - An eight-story structure with 218 new residential condominium units (196 market rate units and 22 Moderate Income Units); Lot 2 - one level of subterranean parking with 209 commercial parking spaces; Lot 3 - two levels of subterranean parking with 417 resident and guest parking spaces for the residential condominium on Lot 1 at 1714-36 McCadden Place, subject to Conditions of Approval.

 

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report adopted on December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (33)


06-2591

CD 5         ORDINANCES SECOND CONSIDERATION, approved by the City Planning Commission, effecting a zone change from R1-1 to (T)(Q)R3-1 for property at 5021-41 Balboa Boulevard; and a building line removal of a 20-foot building line on the west side of Balboa Boulevard.

 

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report adopted on December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (34)


06-2634

CD 3         ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION, approved by the City Planning Commission, effecting a zone change and a height district change from C4-1VL, CR-1VL-D and RE11-1 to (T)(Q)RAS4-1 for property at 20600 West Ventura Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval.

 

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report adopted on December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (35)


06-2670

CD 7         ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION, approved by the City Planning Commission, effecting a zone change from [Q]C2-1VL and P-1VL to (T)(Q)RAS4-1VL for the proposed construction, use, and maintenance of a 150-unit senior housing residential complex in two buildings on two parcels, 45-feet in height with 92 parking spaces for the property at 9628-40 North Van Nuys Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval.

 

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report adopted on December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (36)


06-2671

CD 12       ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION, approved by the North Valley Area Planning Commission, effecting a zone change, incident to subdivision, from A2-1 to (T)(Q)RD6-1 for the proposed construction of nine one and two-story detached condominium units providing 18 garage parking spaces for residents and five guest parking spaces on a 60,885 square-foot lot at 15810 San Fernando Mission Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval.

 

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report adopted on December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (37)


06-2724

CD 9         ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION, approved by the City Planning Commission, effecting a zone change from C2-3D-O to [Q]C2-3D-O; from C2-3D to [Q]C2-3D; from C2-4D-O to [Q]C2-4D-O; from C2-4D to [Q]C2-4D; from C4-4D to [Q]C4-4D; from C4-2D to [Q]C4-2D; for establishment of a [Q] Condition to limit future ground floor commercial retail uses to those Neighborhood Retail and Neighborhood Service uses listed in Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 13.07C, or other uses as deemed appropriate by the Office of Zoning Administration, to preserve the cultural identity and neighborhood character of Little Tokyo; for various locations within Little Tokyo, west of Alameda Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.

 

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report adopted on December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (38)


06-1062

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION amending Subsections (b), (d) and (j) of Section No. 41.40 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to permit the Executive Director of the Board of Police Commissioners (Board) to grant Construction Noise Variances on behalf of the Board.

 

(Public Safety Committee report adopted on December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (39)


06-2480

CD 3         ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of FEBRUARY 13, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Tampa and Saticoy Avenues Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

(Communication from the Bureau of Street Lighting adopted on December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (40)


06-2499

CD 6         ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of FEBRUARY 13, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Hazeltine Avenue and Kittridge Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

(Communication from the Bureau of Street Lighting adopted on December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (41)


06-2500

CD 11       ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of FEBRUARY 13, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Granville and Darlington Avenues Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

(Communication from the Bureau of Street Lighting adopted on December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (42)


06-2501

CD 14       ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of FEBRUARY 13, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Ducommun and Center Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

(Communication from the Bureau of Street Lighting adopted on December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (43)


06-2502

CD 8         ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of FEBRUARY 13, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Vermont Avenue and 83rd Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

(Communication from the Bureau of Street Lighting adopted on December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (44)


06-2503

CD 13       ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of FEBRUARY 13, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Sunset Boulevard and Myra Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

(Communication from the Bureau of Street Lighting adopted on December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (45)


06-2504

CD 13       ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of FEBRUARY 13, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Morton Avenue and Morton Place Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

(Communication from the Bureau of Street Lighting adopted on December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (46)


06-2572

CD 7         ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of FEBRUARY 13, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Norris Avenue and Astoria Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

 

(Communication from the Bureau of Street Lighting adopted on December 12, 2006)


 

ITEM NO. (47)   


04-0183-S2

AUDITS AND GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an audit of the basic financial statements of the City for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2005.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the Simpson and Simpson, Certified Public Accountants, report, dated September 20, 2006, relative to an audit report of the City’s basic financial statements for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2005, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.



ITEM NO. (48)


04-0844-S1

AUDITS AND GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a follow-up audit of the Department of General Services (GSD) parking operations at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the Controller’s report, dated November 9, 2005, relative to a follow-up audit of the GSD parking operations at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument and a GSD report, dated January 19, 2006, inasmuch as the reports are submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.



ITEM NO. (49)


04-2415

AUDITS AND GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fraud, Waste and Abuse Unit activity for the quarter ending June 30, 2006.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the Controller’s report, dated August 9, 2006, relative to the Fraud, Waste and Abuse Unit activity for quarter ending June 30, 2006, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.




ITEM NO. (50)


06-2236

AUDITS AND GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City Cost Allocation Plan 29 for Central Services and Fringe benefits audit report for the Fiscal Year (FY) ended June 30, 2005.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the Simpson and Simpson report, dated August 29, 2006, relative to the City Cost Allocation Plan 29 for Central Services and Fringe Benefits audit for the FY ended June 30, 2005, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.



ITEM NO. (51)


06-2237

AUDITS AND GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the audit report of the City’s Cost Allocation Plan 29 for Department Administration and Support for the Fiscal Year (FY) ended June 30, 2005.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the Simpson and Simpson, Certified Public Accountants report, dated September 20, 2006, relative to the audit report of the City’s Cost Allocation Plan 29 for Department Administration and Support for the FY ended June 30, 2005, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.



ITEM NO. (52) - SEE ITEM NO. (62)


06-1713

AUDITS AND GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of efforts by the Pension Systems Audit Oversight Committee to engage an independent management auditing firm to conduct a management audit of the City’s pension and retirement systems.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RECEIVE and FILE the Pension Systems Audit Oversight Committee (Oversight Committee) report, dated July 12, 2006, relative to the Oversight Committee’s efforts to engage an independent management auditing firm to conduct a management audit of the City’s pension and retirement systems, inasmuch as the Oversight Committee has submitted a subsequent report identifying a management auditing firm that the Oversight Committee wishes to contract with and no Council action is necessary.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.



ITEM NO. (53)


05-1583

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the Spousal Abuse Prosecution Program (SAPP) Grant for Fiscal Year 2006-07.

 

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

 

                 1.     AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to submit the grant continuation application in the amount of $59,395 to the State of California Department of Justice (State) for the thirteenth year of the SAPP for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

 

                 2.     AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to accept the grant award.

 

                 3.     APPROVE the City match, required as part of the acceptance of the grant award, in the amount of $11,879 for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

 

                 4.     APPROVE the proposed contract between the City and the State for the SAPP in the amount of $59,395, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality and AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute the contract upon verification by the City Administrative Officer (CAO) that all City contracting requirements have been met.

 

                 5.     APPROVE a Reserve Fund advance of $59,395 to the City Attorney and TRANSFER said amount from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and APPROPRIATE therefrom to the City Attorney, Fund No. 100, Department 12, Account 1010, Salaries, General, to be reimbursed upon receipt of grant funds from the State.

 

                 6.     REQUEST the City Attorney to submit invoices to the State on a quarterly basis to ensure that the Reserve Fund is reimbursed in a timely manner.

 

                 7.     REQUEST the City attorney to include all funding needs in excess of the grant award for the SAPP in future budget requests so that the SAPP can be supported by budgeted ongoing revenues.

 

                 8.     ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION for the thirteenth year SAPP grant funds as requested by the State, regarding the obligations of the City for receipt of the grant award.

 

                 9.     AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustment, subject to the approval of the CAO and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that a Reserve Fund advance of $59,395 is required to partially fund the SAPP on an interim basis. This amount will be reimbursed upon receipt of grant funds from the State of California Department of Justice. Full payment of the grant contribution is anticipated by June 30, 2007. There is an additional cost to the General Fund of $95,019.26, which includes the City match of $11,879. The recommendations in this report are in compliance with the Financial Policies for the City of Los Angeles.

 

(Audits and Governmental Efficiency Committee waived consideration of the above matter)



ITEM NO. (54)


06-2875

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to additional funding to support the 15th Annual Pan African Film and Arts festival.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Parks - Rosendahl):

 

                 1.     APPROVE funding in the amount of $50,000 for the 2007 Pan African Film and Arts Festival from funds provided for this purpose in the Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events line-item in the General City Purposes budget.

 

                 2.     INSTRUCT the City Clerk to prepare and execute the necessary contracts or related documents in the amount of $50,000 with the Pan African Film and Arts Festival, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

 

                 3.     AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the Eighth District to execute any agreements for this purpose.

 

                 4.     AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion).

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that funding was provided in the 2006-07 General City Purposes budget for this purpose. Recommended funding for this program is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time revenue is used to support this one-time expenditure.



ITEM NO. (55)


06-1883-S1

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a comprehensive analysis of the cost impact of flexible work schedules.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Parks - LaBonge):

 

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to provide to the Budget and Finance Committee a comprehensive analysis of the cost impact of flexible work schedule implementation, to include all of the cost and savings elements presented when the program was initially approved.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.



ITEM NO. (56)


06-2514-S1

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of Reserve Fund loans as of September 30, 2006.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the Controller’s report relative to the status of Reserve Fund loans as of September 30, 2006, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.



ITEM NO. (57)


04-0407-S2

CD 10       PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an application for a hardship exemption from provisions of the City’s West Adams Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) for property at 5244 West Jefferson Avenue.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

                 1.     GRANT hardship exemption from the City’s West Adams ICO (No. 177323) as noted and as described in the application attached to Council file No. 04-0407-S2, for a proposed demolition and relocation of an automobile bay inadvertently built on part of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s property at 5244 West Jefferson Avenue.

 

                 2.     ADVISE the applicant that this hardship exemption, if granted by the City Council, is not a permit or license and that any other approvals, permits and licenses required by law must be obtained from the proper agencies.

 

Applicant: Uho Logan

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.



ITEM NO. (58)


06-1514

RULES AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed amendments to the City Council rules.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Garcetti - Greuel, et al.):

 

                 1.     ADOPT the proposed amendments to the Rules of the Los Angeles City Council, attached to this Committee report.

 

                 2.     INSTRUCT the City Clerk to report back to the Rules and Elections Committee relative to actions that can be taken to post the Rules of the Los Angeles City Council in and/or outside of the John Ferraro Council Chamber and other venues used for Council meetings, and to make the Rules of the City Council more easily accessible on the City’s website.

 

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.

 

(Pursuant to Council Rule 77, each proposed Rule amendment shall be presented to the Council and laid over one week before it can be adopted.)


                                                                       10 VOTES REQUIRED



ITEM NO. (59)


06-0142-S1

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to bandit taxicab enforcement by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the December 4, 2006 Department of Transportation report relative to the LAPD bandit taxicab enforcement submitted in response to Motion (Greuel - Huizar - Rosendahl), inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.



ITEM NO. (60)


06-2610

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Proposition A Incentive Fund Mini-Call for Projects.

 

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Parks - Rosendahl):

 

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Transportation (LADOT), to submit an application in response to the MTA’s Proposition A Incentive Fund Mini-Call For Projects process consistent with the information contained in Attachment A of the November 30, 2006 LADOT report attached to the Committee report; and further, AUTHORIZE the LADOT to modify said application depending upon the final guidelines contained in the MTA’s application package.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that the local funding share and any front-funding for the planned transit vehicle replacement would be provided through the City’s adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2006-07 Budget and the FY 2007-08 Budget (subject to the approval of the Mayor and City Council).



ITEM NO. (61)


06-2977

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed contract with Ilium Associates, Inc. (Ilium Associates) for the development, marketing and distribution of the Los Angeles and Surrounding Areas Bicycle Map.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Transportation, to negotiate and execute a contract with Ilium Associates to provide services for the development, marketing and distribution of the Los Angeles and Surrounding Communities Bicycle Map for a term of two years, with two one-year options to extend the contract, at a cost not to exceed $400,000 subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that sufficient funding is available for the proposed contract with Ilium Associates for services for the development, marketing and distribution of the Los Angeles and Surrounding Communities Bicycle Map. Funding in the amount of $400,000 has been provided through the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s 2001 Call for Projects ($217,000), Proposition C Local Transit Improvement funds ($43,000) and the Transportation Development Act, Article 4 ($140,000). This proposed contract is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies.



ITEM NO. (62) - SEE ITEM NO. (52)


06-2648

AUDITS AND GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to a contract with Independent Fiduciary Services, Inc. to provide management audits of the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System and Fire and Police Pension systems.

 

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

 

                 1.     AUTHORIZE the Mayor, Council President and the Controller to execute the contract (attached to the file) for management audits, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

 

                 2.     TRANSFER $222,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and APPROPRIATE therefrom to the Controller’s Office General Fund 100/26, Contractual Service Account 3040, to fully fund the contract for the management audits.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Pension Systems Audit Oversight Committee reports that the 2005-06 Budget included $600,000 for this audit. The Controller’s Office requested a re-appropriation of the $600,000. An additional appropriation of $222,000 is necessary to fully fund this contract.


 

ITEM NO. (63)   

 

04-0011-S1

PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) Grant award augmentation and extension.

 

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

 

                 1.     AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to:

 

                          a.     Submit the $40,000 grant award first amendment to the Office of Emergency Services (OES) for the PSN Program for the period of September 30, 2006 to December 31, 2006.

 

                          b.     Accept the $40,000 grant award amendment from the OES.

 

                          c.     Approve and execute the proposed first amendment between the City and the State for the PSN Program and other necessary documents on behalf of the City, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality and verification by the City Administrative Officer (CAO) that all City contracting requirements have been met.

 

                 2.     AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

 

                          a.     Transfer $33,176 from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 1020, Salaries-Grant Reimbursed, to be reimbursed upon receipt of grant funds.

 

                          b.     Transfer $6,824 from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to Fund No. 368/12, City Attorney Grant Fund, Account No. Y851, Fringe Benefits, to be reimbursed upon receipt of grant funds.

 

                 3.     REQUEST the City Attorney to submit invoices to the OES to ensure that the Reserve Fund is reimbursed in a timely manner and to include all funding needs in excess of the grant contribution for the PSN in future budget requests so that the Program can be supported by budgeted ongoing revenues.

 

                 4.     AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, 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 instructions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that a Reserve Fund advance of $40,000 is required to fund the augmentation to the 2006-07 PSN Program on an interim basis. This amount will be reimbursed upon receipt of grant funds from the Governor’s OES. The above recommendations are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies.



ITEM NO. (64) - Motion Required


05-0491

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE relative to proposed budget revisions for the 2005 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).

 

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

 

APPROVE the recommendations of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), as shown in the CAO report to the Mayor and Council dated November 8, 2006, attached to the Committee report, relative to the approval of JAG proposed budget revisions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the approval of the revised budget for the 2005 JAG allocation of $6,665,488 and grant-related actions would result in the implementation of cooperative crime prevention programs including CLEAR, LAPD Juvenile Impact Program, Van Nuys Community Court, and Downtown Streets or Services. Of the City's $3,332,744 award, $746,617 will provide reimbursement of 2005-06 JAG Program expenditures while the remaining balance of $2,586,127 will pay for costs incurred in 2006-07. These include personnel, contractual services, supplies, equipment and other costs. $1,534,735 in salaries and fringe benefit costs will be a General Fund obligation, which is funded by the adopted budget for the LAPD and the Office of the City Attorney. Therefore, no additional appropriation is necessary at this time. Accepting the grant and approving the recommendations would be in compliance with the Financial Policies in that budgeted General Fund revenues plus grant revenues are available to support the cost of this program. Additionally, as previously approved by Council on June 30, 2006, an allocation of $3,332,744 of the JAG award will be provided to the County of Los Angeles.



ITEM NO. (65) - Motion Required


06-1987

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE relative to the proposed transfer of all grant management authorities of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

 

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

 

                 1.     AUTHORIZE the Controller to TRANSFER the administration of the DOJ COPS Program Grant Fund No. 650, 653, and 47J, including all assets and liabilities, as of November 1, 2006 from the Mayor’s Office to the LAPD.

 

                 2.     TRANSFER contracting authorities for Contract C-107074 with Hanover Justice Group, LLC and Contract C-109783 with Police Assessment Resource Center from the Mayor’s Office to the LAPD.

 

                 3.     AUTHORIZE the time extensions of grant agreements for COPS Universal Hiring 2003, COPS MORE II 1996, COPS MORE III 1998, COPS MORE 2002, COPS National Executive Session on Gangs, and COPS Interoperable Communications as authorized by the DOJ and listed in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated October 19, 2006 (attached to Council file No. 06-1987).

 

                 4.     AUTHORIZE the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety to inform the DOJ COPS Office that, effective November 1, 2006, the LAPD shall be the City’s authorized representative.

 

                 5.     AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

                 6.     RESOLVE that Employment Authority for one Management Analyst, Code No. 9184, for the period November 13, 2006 through June 30, 2007, subject to allocation by the Personnel Department and pay grade determination by the CAO, is APPROVED.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the transfer of these grant management duties will have no impact on the General Fund.



Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 66-108

(10 Votes Required for Consideration)


ITEM NO. (66) - Motion Required


06-2726

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE relative to the appointment of Mr. Manuel M. Melgoza to the Employee Relations Board.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Manuel M. Melgoza to the Employee Relations Board for the term ending September 23, 2011, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Melgoza will be filling the vacancy created by Mr. Walter F. Daugherty, whose term expired September 23, 2006. (Current Commission gender composition: M=2; F=2; Vacancy=1)

 

Ethics Commission Review: Complete

 

Background Check Review: Pending

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 21, 2007


                                       (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 20, 2006)



ITEM NO. (67) - Motion Required


06-2890

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE relative to the appointment of Ms. Rocio L. Cordoba to the Commission on the Status of Women.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Rocio L. Cordoba to the Commission on the Status of Women for the term ending June 30, 2008, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Cordoba will be filling the vacancy created by Ms. Namju Cho, who withdrew from consideration on October 10, 2006. Ms. Cordoba resides in Council District 14. (Current Commission gender composition: M=0; F=6; Vacancy=1)

 

Ethics Commission Review: Not required

 

Background Check Review: Pending

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 6, 2007


                                      (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 20, 2006)



ITEM NO. (68) - Motion Required


06-2835

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the addition of two Executive Director positions; Commission for Children, Youth and Their Families and Department on Disability, to the General Managers’ Compensation and Merit Pay Plan.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE to add the classes of Executive Director Commission for Children, Youth and Their Families and Executive Director Department on Disability to range M-7 of the General Managers’ Compensation and Merit Pay Plan and to amend the Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 4.245.1 to provide for executive vacation benefits.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that adding the two positions to the General Managers’ Compensation and Merit Pay Plan has no immediate impact on the General Fund. Pursuant to the Interim Guidelines approved by the Council, the Mayor may evaluate and adjust the salaries of the incumbents only within the first six months of the fiscal year.



ITEM NO. (69) - Motion Required


06-2952

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the establishment of salary ranges and paygrades for the new class of Senior Labor Relations Specialist.

 

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE to establish the salary ranges and paygrades for the new class of Senior Labor Relations Specialist (Paygrade I $88,280 - $109,682; Paygrade II $92,916 - $115,445) and provide for the succeeding Cost of Living Adjustment.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the maximum cost to the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2006-07 is $15,000. The annual ongoing cost will depend on the number of positions allocated to the higher level, but should not exceed $30,000.



ITEM NO. (70) - Motion Required - SEE ITEM NO. (88)


06-1015

CD 11       CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a previous and revised General Plan Amendment and zone and height district change for property at 250 East 62nd Avenue (Subarea 40).

 

                 A.     City Planning Case No. 2006-2183 GPA ZC HD

 

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.     ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION which rescinds the General Plan Amendment and related map adopted by the Council on April 13, 2004, for property at 250 East 62nd Avenue (Subarea 40 only), within the Westchester-Playa Del Rey Community Plan Update program from the Open Space land use designation to the Medium density Residential land use designation, as shown in the map attached to the Resolution, pursuant to instructions from the Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BS 091673 to rescind the Council’s previous action.

 

                          3.     PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE effecting a zone and height district change for property at 250 East 62nd Avenue (Subarea 40) only, within the Westchester Playa Del Rey Community Plan Update program, pursuant to instructions from the Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BS 091673 to rescind a previously approved zone and height district change from R3-1 to [Q]R3-1XL for this property approved by Ordinance No. 175981, and adopted by Council on 5-11-04 (under Council file No. 04-0297 - Effective date July 3, 2004). The property is approximately 2.39 net acres in size. No development of the site is proposed at this time.

 

                          4.     DIRECT the Planning Department to revise the Community Plan map and update the appropriate zoning maps in accordance with this action.

CPC 2006-2183 GPA ZC HD

 

(Environmental Impact Report adopted by Council on April 13, 2004)

 

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

 

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)


TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 19, 2006


(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 19, 2006)


URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED


 

                 B.     City Planning Case No. 2006-2184 GPA ZC HD

 

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.     ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor, Director of Planning and City Planning Commission, APPROVING the revised General Plan Amendment to the Westchester-Playa del Rey Community Plan from the Open Space land use designation to the Medium density Residential land use designation for property at 250 East 62nd Avenue, as shown in the map attached to the Resolution.

 

                          3.     PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE effecting a zone and height district change from R3-1 to [Q]R3-1XL for property at 250 East 62nd Avenue, within the Westchester Playa Del Rey Community Plan Update program, subject to conditions of approval. The property is approximately 2.39 net acres in size. No development of the site is proposed at this time.

 

                          4.     DIRECT the Planning Department to revise the Community Plan map and update the appropriate zoning maps in accordance with this action.

CPC 2006-2184 GPA ZC HD

 

                          5.     ADVISE the applicant that pursuant to Section 12.32-G 3 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, that:

 

". . . the Council may decide to impose a permanent "Q" Condition . . . identified on the zone change map by the symbol Q in brackets . . . There shall be no time limit on removal of the brackets around the [Q] Qualified designation nor on removal of the [T] Tentative designation. After the conditions of the permanent [Q] Qualified classification have been fulfilled, the brackets surrounding the Q symbol shall be removed."

 

                          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.

 

(Environmental Impact Report adopted by Council on April 13, 2004)

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Planning Commission reported that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

 

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)


TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 19, 2006


(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 19, 2006)


URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED


                 (Continued from Council meeting of September 19, 2006)



ITEM NO. (71) 


06-0005-S506

et al.         RESOLUTIONS relative to removing various properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the following properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP), inasmuch as the owner(s) have corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of December 11, 2006:


06-0005-S506

CD 9         a.     Property at 837 West 61st Street (Case No. 4365).

Assessor I.D. No. 6004-009-026

 

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 7, 2006)


06-0005-S507

CD 9         b.     Property at 4507 Long Beach Avenue (Case No. 5374).

Assessor I.D. No. 5106-010-003

 

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 23, 2006)


06-0005-S508

CD 9         c.      Property at 330 West 54th Street (Case No. 7255).

Assessor I.D. No. 5101-036-019

 

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 25, 2006)


06-0005-S509

CD 9         d.     Property at 756 East 43rd Street (Case No. 8457).

Assessor I.D. No. 5115-009-006

 

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 30, 2005)


06-0005-S510

CD 9         e.     Property at 5951 South Raymond Avenue (Case No. 11758).

Assessor I.D. No. 6003-011-012

 

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 11, 2006)


06-0005-S511

CD 9         f.      Property at 217 East 68th Street (Case No. 12388).

Assessor I.D. No. 6011-003-049

 

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 28, 2006)


06-0005-S512

CD 9         g.     Property at 1030 West Vernon (Case No. 15088).

Assessor I.D. No. 5017-032-022

 

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 25, 2006)


06-0005-S513

CD 9         h.     Property at 1014 West 56th Street (Case No. 15415).

Assessor I.D. No. 5002-019-011

 

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 1, 2006)


06-0005-S514

CD 9         i.       Property at 617 West Gage Avenue (Case No. 18348).

Assessor I.D. No. 6004-022-019

 

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 9, 2006)


06-0005-S515

CD 14       j.       Property at 2825 East Fairmount Street (Case No. 23860).

Assessor I.D. No. 5178-003-044

 

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 8, 2006)


06-0005-S516

CD 2         k.      Property at 6101 North Clybourn Avenue (Case No. 28152).

Assessor I.D. No. 2414-021-021

 

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on September 26, 2006)


06-0005-S517

CD 2         l.       Property at 10091 West Tujunga Canyon Boulevard (Case No. 40432).

Assessor I.D. No. 2568-018-008

 

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 24, 2006)


06-0005-S518

CD 9         m.    Property at 1147 East 54th Street (Case No. 74084).

Assessor I.D. No. 5104-014-023

 

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 30, 2006)



ITEM NO. (72) - Motion Required


07-0002

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE relative to establishing City positions on various proposed State legislation in 2007.

 

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

 

                 1.     RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2007-08 State Legislative Program, SPONSORSHIP of the following:

 

                          a.     Legislation to establish consistent statewide standards for water recycling permitting and development.

 

                          b.     Legislation establishing statewide standards for biosolids.


 

                          c.     Legislation called the Shooting Crime Victim’s Bill of Rights, which would require police agencies to utilize the National Integrated Ballistic Information database to image firearms evidence from shooting crimes, and to include DNA information and evidence.

 

                          d.     Legislation to create a Reasonable Reimbursement Methodology for future Police Officer’s Procedural Bill of Rights (POBAR) claims and to forgive any audit dis-allowances for the few citizens that have been audited by the State Controller relative to a POBAR claim.

 

                 2.     RESOLVE to join the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to jointly SPONSOR and/or SUPPORT legislation in the 2007-08 State Legislative Program, revising the eligibility criteria for $1.9 billion for new construction under Proposition 1D. (LAUSD is currently ineligible for this funding due to change in population data after bonds were passed by the Legislature).

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrate Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (73) - Motion Required


04-1749-S2

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE relative to changes to the Board of Deferred Compensation Administration’s (Board) governance structure and selection of a Deferred Compensation/Pension Savings Plan administrator.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

                 1.     ADOPT the recommendations from the Board relative to changes to the Board’s governance structure.

 

                 2.     REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present the necessary ordinance.

 

                 3.     RECEIVE and FILE information regarding selection of a Deferred Compensation/Pension Savings Plan administrator pursuant to the City’s June 21, 2006 Request for Proposal, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.

 

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



ITEM NO. (74) - Motion Required


06-2883

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE relative to the 2006-11 Port Pilots Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2011.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

                 1.     APPROVE the 2006-11 MOU for the Port Pilots Representation Unit.

 

                 2.     AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Controller to correct any clerical errors in the MOU, or, if approved by the City Attorney, any technical errors.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the first year cost for this MOU is approximately $1 million. The annual ongoing cost at the end of the contract is approximately $1.7 million. No General Fund monies will be used for this purpose; all costs will be paid by the Harbor Department.



ITEM NO. (75) - Motion Required


06-1080-S3

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE relative to the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Federal Program.

 

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

 

                 1.     APPROVE the Final List of 26 Proposed Projects as detailed in Attachment A of the December 4, 2006 Department of Transportation (LADOT) report and attached to the Committee report.

 

                 2.     AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the LADOT, on behalf of the City, to submit funding applications to the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) for the projects as detailed in the December 4, 2006 LADOT report and attached to the Committee report.

 

                 3.     AUTHORIZE the General Managers of the LADOT, Bureau of Street Lighting, and Bureau of Street Services to execute and submit the necessary funding documents.

 

                 4.     DIRECT the General Managers or Directors of affected City departments to submit for Council approval and resource needs, including front-funding, for the implementation of CalTransapproved projects.

 

                 5.     INSTRUCT responsible City departments to obtain approval by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of project eligibility and funding prior to expenditure of funds and to coordinate with the LADOT for programming of said funds, if Proposition C funds are to be used for front-funding for the projects as detailed in Recommendation No. 1.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there is no impact anticipated to the General Fund. In this call, 100 percent of the project cost is provided and no local match is required. Funds will be needed to provide front-funding since the SRTS Program funds are available only on a reimbursement basis. Funds may be available from the City’s Proposition C local return monies, Gas Tax funds, Public Works Trust Fund, Transportation Development Act Article 3/Local Transportation Fund, or other monies identified by the responsible agencies. If a project is eligible for Proposition C funding, the responsible agency must obtain MTA approval prior to the expenditure of Proposition C funds. Once CalTrans announces the approved projects, the responsible City agencies will transmit reports to Council and the Mayor requesting front-funding. However, if Proposition C funds are determined to be eligible, the departments must coordinate with the LADOT for programming of said funds.



ITEM NO. (76) - Motion Required


06-2447

CD 9         COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE relative to the installation of a handicapped parking space in front of 100 East 22nd Street.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Perry - Greuel):

 

DIRECT the Department of Transportation to explore alternatives and prepare a feasibility report with recommendations for the installation of a handicapped parking space in front of 1004 East 22nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.



ITEM NO. (77) - Motion Required


06-2796

CD 5         COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE relative to authorizing additional funds for the Encino Park and Ride Project.

 

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

 

                 1.     AUTHORIZE the Department of Transportation (LADOT) to RECEIVE, DEPOSIT, and APPROPRIATE $294,678 in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5309 grant funds into Proposition A, Fund No. 385/94, Account No. W412, Encino Park and Ride.

 

                 2.     AUTHORIZE the LADOT to RECEIVE, DEPOSIT and APPROPRIATE $280,000 in unexpended FTA reimbursements from the Sun Valley Pedestrian and Bus Stop Improvements Project that was completed in 2005, into Proposition A, Fund No. 385/94, Account No. W412, Encino Park and Ride.

 

                 3.     TRANSFER the match funds of $70,000 from the Sun Valley Pedestrian and Bus Stop Improvements Project from Transportation Grant Fund No. 655, Account No. V630, into Proposition A, Fund No. 385/94, Account No. W412, Encino Park and Ride.

 

                 4.     AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make technical corrections as necessary to the transactions included in the October 27, 2006 CAO report as attached to the Council file to implement the Mayor and Councils’ intentions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that funding for the Encino Park and Ride Project (Project) is available in the Proposition A Local Transit Assistance Fund from the 2004-05 Budget, the 2006-07 Budget, Federal Earmark funds and savings within an existing, previously budgeted project in the Transportation Grant Fund. Recommended funding for this Project is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as existing funding sources will be used to support the Project.



ITEM NO. (78) - Motion Required


06-2878

CD 4         COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE relative to authorizing the transfer of funds in connection with the Wilshire West Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control (ATSAC) Project.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (LaBonge - Wesson), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

 

                 1.     TRANSFER $130,000 from the Wilshire West ATSAC Phase I Project Fund 462, Account 5000 to Fund 44Z, Account Y202 (Account Name: Highland/Wilshire) to fund the work by the Department of Transportation (LADOT) to install signal, striping and signage on Highland Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard and also install left-turn phasing for westbound Third Street at LaBrea Avenue and related activities as further described in the Motion as attached to the Council file.

 

                 2.     APPROPRIATE $115,379 in the Wilshire West ATSAC Phase I Project, Fund 462, Account 5000 to Fund 44Z, Account Y202 (Account Name: Highland/Wilshire) and TRANSFER to Fund 100-86 into the following accounts to fund the work by the Bureau of Street Services (BOSS):


Account

Title

Amount

1090

Salaries - Overtime

$40,000

3030

Construction Expense

15,000

3040

Contractual Services

34,000

6010

Office and Administrative

15,000

6020

Operating Supplies

11,379

 

Total

$115,379

 

                 3.     AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), LADOT, or BOSS to make technical corrections or clarifications as may be necessary to implement the intent of the Motion.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.



ITEM NO. (79) - Motion Required


06-2896

CD 4         COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE relative to a Cooperative Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) to receive funds for improvements on I-5 (Golden State Freeway) Southbound Off-Ramp at Riverside Drive.

 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (LaBonge - Huizar), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

 

                 1.     AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Transportation (LADOT), to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the CalTrans to receive $45,000 for improvements on I-5 (Golden State Freeway) Southbound Off-Ramp at Riverside Drive.

 

                 2.     DEPOSIT the check of $45,000 from the CalTrans in the LADOT Trust Fund No. 840/94, Balance Sheet A/C 2200 and TRANSFER therefrom to the LADOT General Fund No. 100/94, Revenue Source No. 4852, Additional Interfund Operating Transfer Other Funds, and APPROPRIATE to Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 3360, Signal Supplies and Repair with any unused monies to be reverted back to the LADOT Trust Fund at the end of the fiscal year.

 

                 3.     AUTHORIZE the LADOT to reappropriate the monies until the completion of the project as described in the Motion and attached to the Council file.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.



ITEM NO. (80) - Motion Required


06-2826

CD 11       COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE relative to the establishment of Overnight Parking District (OPD) No. 522 in the West Venice Area.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Rosendahl - Smith):

 

                 1.     ESTABLISH OPD No. 522, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54, consisting of both sides of all street segments within the area bounded on the east by Abbot Kinney Boulevard, on the south by Washington Boulevard, on the west by Speedway, and on the north by Brooks Avenue and including the properties on the west side of Abbot Kinney Boulevard between Main Street and Washington Boulevard, the north side of Washington Boulevard between Oxford Avenue and Speedway, the east side of Speedway between Washington Boulevard and Brooks Avenue and the south side of Brooks Avenue between Speedway and Main Street.

 

                 2.     AUTHORIZE the Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of OPD No. 522, through adoption of the accompanying resolution as detailed above in Recommendation No. 1 and attached to the Council file, the following parking restriction is authorized for use throughout OPD No. 522:

 

“NO PARKING, 2AM TO 6 AM”

 

                 3.     DIRECT the LADOT to obtain approval for OPD No. 522 from the California Coastal Commission prior to taking any actions to implement OPD No. 522.

 

                 4.     RESOLVE that the LADOT shall issue a maximum of three Resident Permits to each dwelling unit in OPD No. 522 for a fee of $15.00 each per year; a maximum of two Visitor Permits per dwelling unit at any one time valid for a maximum of four months at a fee of $10.00 per permit; and a maximum of 10 one-day Guest Permits for the same day for a fee of $1.00 per permit.

 

                 5.     DIRECT the LADOT to take appropriate steps to prepare, issue and require payments for permits from the residents of OPD No. 522 in accordance with LAMC Section 80.54 and the Resolution as attached to the Council file.

 

                 6.     AUTHORIZE the LADOT to install or remove the “NO PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM” restriction on any street segment within OPD No. 522 only upon receipt of a written request from the affected Council Office.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.



ITEM NO. (81) - Motion Required


06-2827

CD 11       COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE relative to the establishment of Overnight Parking District (OPD) No. 520 in the Oxford Triangle Area of Venice.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Rosendahl - Smith):

 

                 1.     ESTABLISH OPD No. 520, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54, consisting of both sides of all street segments within the area bounded on the north by Washington Boulevard, on the east by Lincoln Boulevard, and on the south and west by Princeton Drive, Thatcher Avenue, Harbor Crossing Lane and Oxford Avenue and including the properties on the south side of Washington Boulevard between Oxford Avenue and Lincoln Boulevard, the west side of Lincoln Boulevard between Washington Boulevard and a point opposite the centerline of Princeton Drive, and both sides of Princeton Drive, Thatcher Avenue, Harbor Crossing Lane and Oxford Avenue within the District.

 

                 2.     AUTHORIZE the Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of OPD No. 520, through adoption of the accompanying resolution as detailed above in Recommendation No. 1 and attached to the Council file, the following parking restriction is authorized for use throughout OPD No. 520:

 

“NO PARKING, 2AM TO 6 AM”

 

                 3.     DIRECT the LADOT to obtain approval for OPD No. 520 from the California Coastal Commission prior to taking any actions to implement OPD No. 520.

 

                 4.     RESOLVE that the LADOT shall issue a maximum of three Resident Permits to each dwelling unit in OPD No. 520 for a fee of $15.00 each per year; a maximum of two Visitor Permits per dwelling unit at any one time valid for a maximum of four months at a fee of $10.00 per permit; and a maximum of 10 one-day Guest Permits for the same day for a fee of $1.00 per permit.

 

                 5.     DIRECT the LADOT to take appropriate steps to prepare, issue and require payments for permits from the residents of OPD No. 520 in accordance with LAMC Section 80.54 and the Resolution as attached to the Council file.

 

                 6.     AUTHORIZE the LADOT to install or remove the “NO PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM” restriction on any street segment within OPD No. 520 only upon receipt of a written request from the affected Council Office.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.



ITEM NO. (82) - Motion Required


06-2828

CD 11       COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE relative to the establishment of Overnight Parking District (OPD) No. 523 in the East Venice Area.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Rosendahl - Zine):

 

                 1.     ESTABLISH OPD No. 523, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54, consisting of both sides of all street segments within the area bounded on the west by Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Brooks Avenue and Speedway; on the north by the City Limit with the City of Santa Monica, on the east by Lincoln Boulevard, on the south by North Venice Boulevard and including the properties on the east side of Abbot Kinney Boulevard between North Venice Boulevard and Main Street, the north side of Brooks Avenue between Main Street and Speedway, both sides of Speedway between Brooks Avenue and the City Limit with the City of Santa Monica, the west side of Lincoln Boulevard between the City Limit with the City of Santa Monica and North Venice Boulevard, and the north side of North Venice Boulevard between Lincoln Boulevard and Abbot Kinney Boulevard.

 

                 2.     AUTHORIZE the Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of OPD No. 523, through adoption of the accompanying resolution as detailed above in Recommendation No. 1 and attached to the Council file, the following parking restriction is authorized for use throughout OPD No. 523:

 

“NO PARKING, 2AM TO 6 AM”

 

                 3.     DIRECT the LADOT to obtain approval for OPD No. 523 from the California Coastal Commission prior to taking any actions to implement OPD No. 523.

 

                 4.     RESOLVE that the LADOT shall issue a maximum of three Resident Permits to each dwelling unit in OPD No. 523 for a fee of $15.00 each per year; a maximum of two Visitor Permits per dwelling unit at any one time valid for a maximum of four months at a fee of $10.00 per permit; and a maximum of 10 one-day Guest Permits for the same day for a fee of $1.00 per permit.

 

                 5.     DIRECT the LADOT to take appropriate steps to prepare, issue and require payments for permits from the residents of OPD No. 523 in accordance with LAMC Section 80.54 and the Resolution as attached to the Council file.

 

                 6.     AUTHORIZE the LADOT to install or remove the “NO PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM” restriction on any street segment within OPD No. 523 only upon receipt of a written request from the affected Council Office.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.



ITEM NO. (83) - Motion Required


06-2829

CD 11       COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE relative to the establishment of Overnight Parking District (OPD) No. 521 in the Presidents Row Area of Venice.

 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Rosendahl - Zine):

 

                 1.     ESTABLISH OPD No. 521, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54, consisting of both sides of all street segments within the area bounded on the south by Washington Boulevard, on the west by Abbot Kinney Boulevard, on the north by South Venice Boulevard, and on the east by Lincoln Boulevard and including the properties on the north side of Washington Boulevard between Lincoln Boulevard and Abbot Kinney Boulevard, the east side of Abbot Kinney Boulevard between Washington Boulevard and South Venice Boulevard, the south side of South Venice Boulevard between Abbot Kinney Boulevard and Lincoln Boulevard and the west side of Lincoln Boulevard between South Venice Boulevard and Washington Boulevard.

 

                 2.     AUTHORIZE the Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of OPD No. 521, through adoption of the accompanying resolution as detailed above in Recommendation No. 1 and attached to the Council file, the following parking restriction is authorized for use throughout OPD No. 521:

 

“NO PARKING, 2AM TO 6 AM”

 

                 3.     DIRECT the LADOT to obtain approval for OPD No. 521 from the California Coastal Commission prior to taking any actions to implement OPD No. 521.

 

                 4.     RESOLVE that the LADOT shall issue a maximum of three Resident Permits to each dwelling unit in OPD No. 521 for a fee of $15.00 each per year; a maximum of two Visitor Permits per dwelling unit at any one time valid for a maximum of four months at a fee of $10.00 per permit; and a maximum of 10 one-day Guest Permits for the same day for a fee of $1.00 per permit.

 

                 5.     DIRECT the LADOT to take appropriate steps to prepare, issue and require payments for permits from the residents of OPD No. 521 in accordance with LAMC Section 80.54 and the Resolution as attached to the Council file.

 

                 6.     AUTHORIZE the LADOT to install or remove the “NO PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM” restriction on any street segment within OPD No. 521 only upon receipt of a written request from the affected Council Office.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.



ITEM NO. (84) - Motion Required

 

06-0371

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and MAYOR and RESOLUTION relative to a “Termination for Convenience” and reimbursement of costs on the Harbor Gateway Street Improvement Project.

 

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

 

                 1.     ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, as amended and approved by the City Attorney, which requests a Termination for Convenience and reimbursement of costs from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the Harbor Gateway Street Improvements Project (EDA Award No. 07-19-62011.24) if the EDA determines that this project is not complete by the December 31, 2006 close-out deadline and no further time extensions are granted.

 

                 2.     AUTHORIZE the Mayor's Office to prepare Controller instructions consistent with this report and make technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that they will result in reimbursement to the General Fund from the 1995 Earthquake Assistance Grant of the U.S. Department of Commerce, EDA.

 

(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)



ITEM NO. (85) - Motion Required


06-0600-S48

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) and CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO)/CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) relative to the creation of new Assistant Project Manager and Community Affairs Specialist positions for the East Valley Region, and a new Project Manager position for the West Valley Region.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

                 1.     AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, CRA, to establish the following new position authorities:

 

                          a.     One position of East Valley Assistant Project Manager.

 

                          b.     One position of East Valley Community Affairs Specialist.

 

                          c.     One position of West Valley Project Manager.

 

                 2.     RECOGNIZE that such new positions shall be financed through CRA salary savings and no Fiscal Year ‘07 budgetary adjustments are necessary at this time.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO/CLA report that there is no General Fund impact. No new funds are needed for the requested action.

 

(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)



ITEM NO. (86) - Motion Required


06-2577

CD 9         COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) and CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to various actions concerning the Central Village Apartments located at 2000 South Central Avenue.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

                 1.     EXECUTE the amended and restated Construction and Permanent Loan Agreement with Central Village Apartments, L.P. by increasing the CRA’s loan by an amount not to exceed $550,000, from $2,450,000 to $3,000,000, and re-characterize the income targeting to reflect the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development's income limits for the development of the Central Village Apartments Project, on the condition that the Developer value engineer the construction estimate to reduce costs, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

 

                 2.     AMEND the CRA's Fiscal Year 2006-07 Work Program and Budget to transfer $250,000 from the Housing Rehabilitation Program Work Objective (C91010) and $300,000 from the New Housing Initiatives Work Objective (C91950) to the Central Village Apartments Work Objective (C91350) to provide $550,000 in support of the Central Village Apartments Project.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact. The CRA is only bound by the City Debt Management Policies; the City Financial Policies are not applicable to the CRA. Approval of the recommendations will result in the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $550,000 of Housing Trust Funds and bond proceeds to increase an existing Construction and Permanent Loan for the Central Avenue Village Apartments Project.

 

(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)



ITEM NO. (87) - Motion Required


07-0002-S2

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTION relative to State legislation regarding enhanced 911 for Multi-Line Telephone Systems (MLTS).

 

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

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2007-08 State Legislative Program SPONSORSHIP of legislation to require MLTS to provide sufficiently precise indication of the caller’s location, while avoiding the imposition of undue burdens on system manufacturers, providers and operation of MLTS.

 

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

 

(Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)



ITEM NO. (88) - Motion Required - SEE ITEM NO. (70)


04-0297

CD 11       CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to the case entitled LB/L-DS Ventures Playa Del Rey, LLC v. the City of Los Angeles, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS 091673.

 

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

 

                 1.     DIRECT the Planning Department to initiate the repeal of [Q] conditions currently imposed on real property currently known as Playa Del Rey Lagoon 2.39 Acres (APN 4116-003-004) or Lot C Del Rey Beach.

 

                 2.     DIRECT the Planning Department to initiate a re-zoning of the property that will place these [Q] conditions back on the property.

 

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.

 

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 19, 2006)



ITEM NO. (89) - Motion Required


05-1495

CD 15       CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to naming a portion of 15th Street, between Leland Street and Alma Street, “Pirate’s Cove.”

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

                 1.     NAME a portion of the 15th Street, between Leland Street and Alma Street, “Pirate’s Cove.”

 

                 2.     DIRECT the Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial signs so designating the portion of 15th Street as “Pirate’s Cove” as detailed above in Recommendation No. 1.

 

(Education and Neighborhoods and Transportation Committees waived consideration of the above matter)


 

ITEM NO. (90) 


06-3110

et al.         MOTIONS relative to “Special Events” to be held in the various Council Districts.


                 Recommendations for Council action:

 

DECLARE the following community events as “Special Events”; APPROVE any temporary street closures as requested; and, INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed the Council motions attached to the various listed Council files, including the waiver of fees, costs and requirements and other related issues as specified.


06-3110

CD 8         a.     MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Winter Wonderland and Toy Giveaway on December 16, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,000).


06-3111

CD 13       b.     MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Joy of Christmas on December 13-17, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,188).


05-2461

CD 6         c.      MOTION (CARDENAS - PARKS) relative to declaring the San Fernando Holiday Parade on December 10, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $900).


04-1963

CD 4         d.     MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to declaring the Lithuanian American Festival on September 30 through October 1, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).


06-3113

CD 14       e.     MOTION (HUIZAR - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Para Los Ninos Dedication in Honor of the Rick Caruso Family on January 10, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).


05-0222

CD 14       f.      MOTION (HUIZAR - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Eagle Rock Farmers’ Market on February 1 through July 31, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $13,070).


05-2749

CD 9         g.     MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Community Christmas Party on December 22, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).


06-3116

CD 1         h.     MOTION (ROSENDAHL for REYES - PERRY) relative to declaring the Annual Toy Distribution on December 15, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,500).


06-3117

CD 1         i.       MOTION (ROSENDAHL for REYES - PERRY) relative to declaring the Pico Union Harvest Holiday Festival on December 16, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $700).


04-2339

CD 1         j.       MOTION (ROSENDAHL for REYES - PERRY) relative to declaring the Annual Celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe on December 12, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).


06-3119

CD 15       k.      MOTION (HAHN - PARKS) relative to declaring the Parents of Watts Annual Christmas Party on December 14, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,720).


04-2460

CD 15       l.       MOTION (HAHN - PARKS) relative to declaring the Toys for Watts Bike Run on December 9, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,720).


06-3120

CD 15       m.    MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Lighting of the Point Fermin Lighthouse on December 16, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $880).


05-2785

CD 5         n.     MOTION (WEISS - ZINE) relative to declaring the Temple Beth Am Annual Purim Carnival on March 25, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,643).


06-3121

CD 5         o.     MOTION (WEISS - ZINE) relative to declaring the Temple Isaiah Annual Purim Carnival on March 4, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,643).



ITEM NO. (91)


06-3115

MOTION (PERRY - LABONGE) relative to a request for an exemption from the Convention Center fee waiver policy for the Road to Health: Health, Fitness, and Wellness Expo event on March 30-31, 2007.

 

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

 

                 1.     FIND that the Road to Health; Health, Fitness, and Wellness Expo, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, African American 5 a Day Program, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association and several other non-profit organizations, serves a public purpose in that it will provide the community with health resources and services, giveaways and practical solutions

                 2.     AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Convention Center, to make an exception to the Council’s Convention Center waiver policy by waiving a maximum of $44,160 in room rental fees for this event.



ITEM NO. (92)


06-3114

CD 8         MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to amending a personal services contract for services in Council District Eight.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

                 1.     AMEND the personal services contract for Deborah E. Beavers to provide additional funds in the amount of $70,000 for the performance of her duties and EXTEND the term of the contract through February 1, 2008.

 

                 2.     AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the Eighth District to execute this contract on behalf of the City and INSTRUCT the City Clerk to encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for the Fiscal Year 2006-07 and to reflect it as a charge against the budget of the involved Council Office.


 

ITEM NO. (93) 


06-0010-S50

MOTION (PARKS - LABONE) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Marcellus Deangello Mizell on November 19, 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 death of Marcellus Deangello Mizell.

 

                 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. (94) 


06-0010-S51

MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Darryl Ford on October 23, 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 death of Darryl Ford on October 23, 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. (95) 


06-0010-S52

MOTION (HAHN -PARKS) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting on November 26, 2006 and subsequent death of Arturo Zaragoza.

 

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

 

                 1.     PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting on November 26, 2006 and subsequent death of Arturo Zaragoza.

 

                 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. (96) 


06-0010-S53

MOTION (HAHN - PARKS) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting on December 5, 2006 and subsequent death of Kendall Chun and the severe injury to Caesar Garcia.

 

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

 

                 1.     PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $75,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting on December 5, 2006 and subsequent death of Kendall Chun and the severe injury to Caesar Garcia.

 

                 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. (97)


06-3122

MOTION (GARCETTI - HAHN) relative to authorizing the Office of the City Clerk (City Clerk) to use the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on February 1, 2007 for a retirement function.


                 Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to use the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on February 1, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.



ITEM NO. (98)


05-1073-S77

CD 6         MOTION (CARDENAS - ZINE) relative to a transfer of funds for the implementation of a “Pilot Abandoned Shopping Cart Removal Program” in Council District Six.


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

 

                 1.     AUTHORIZE, the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting to TRANSFER $55,000 from the Council District Six portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D, Department 50, to Fund 100, Department 82 (Bureau of Sanitation), Account No. 1070 (As Needed), for the implementation of a “Pilot Abandoned Shopping Cart Removal Program” to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors of Council District Six.

 

                 2      AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to make technical corrections or clarifications as may be necessary to implement the intent of this Motion.



ITEM NO. (99)


04-2405

CD 4         MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to a Neighborhood Council lease agreement for office space at 2898 Rowena Avenue, Suite 101 in Council District Four.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the executed Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, through the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (on behalf of the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council) and Mr. David Haerle, under the terms and conditions outlined in the attached Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement dated October 27, 2006.



ITEM NO. (100)


06-3112

MOTION (GARCETTI - CARDENAS) relative to accepting free services from the Enterprise Community Partners to the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD).


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

 

ACCEPT free services from the Enterprise Fellow to the LAHD for a period of one year.



ITEM NO. (101)


06-2813-S1

CD 15       MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to accepting a donation of $25,000 to the City by Home Depot USA for activities related to the Watts Day of Service.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

                 1.     ACCEPT the donation to the City by Home Depot USA in the sum of $25,000.

 

                 2.     REQUEST that the City Clerk thank the donor on behalf of the City and to cause these funds to be deposited into the Volunteer Trust Fund (Fund 892).



ITEM NO. (102)


05-1371-S13

CD 14       MOTION (HUIZAR - PARKS) relative to funding community amenities in Council District 14 from the Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS) Community Amenities Trust Fund.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

                 1.     UTILIZE $10,000 in the CLARTS Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 47S, Department 14 to fund any aspect of the Los Angeles International High School.

 

                 2.     DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) to, Los Angeles International High School, 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.



ITEM NO. (103)


05-2355

CD 13       MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to amending the terms of the Hollywood Nightlife Trolley Service with First Transit, Inc.

 

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

 

                 1.     AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Transportation to execute a contract amendment with First Transit, Inc. (Contract No. 106106) relative to the implementation of the Hollywood Nightlife Trolley Service as follows:

 

                          a.     Extend the term of the Hollywood Nightlife Trolley Service through June 30, 2007 (time only).

                          b.     Change the rate of service from $75.52 per revenue service hour to $77.86 per revenue service hour.

                          c.     Stipulate that services will be provided until funds are depleted.

                          d.     Include payment of security services as an authorized cost for the program for the period August 2006 through program termination.

 

                 2.     APPROVE the transfer of $20,000 from the Proposition A Fund No. 385 to a new line item in General City Purposes (Special) entitled “Holly Trolly Marketing Services and INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer to prepare necessary Controller instructions and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement such instructions.

 

                 3.     AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the 13th District to negotiate and execute a contract for marketing services to promote the Hollywood Nightlife Trolley Service, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.



ITEM NO. (104)


06-3118

CD 9         MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to include the City of Los Angeles as a plaintiff along with other California cities and school districts in a lawsuit against lead-based paint manufacturers.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

INSTRUCT the City Attorney to move to include the City of Los Angeles among the list of plaintiffs in the recently filed lawsuit against paint manufacturers that knowingly manufactured and sold lead-based paints that continue to create significant health and safety hazzards.



ITEM NO. (105)


06-0167-S1

MOTION (GREUEL - ZINE) relative to expediting the acceptance of funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a project to reduce alcohol-involved traffic collisions and fatalities.


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

 

                 1.     AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Development Department (CDD), or designee, to accept and execute an agreement for the $750,000 grant award from the Office of Traffic Safety in the California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, for the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Alternative Transportation project for the period February 1, 2007 through January 31, 2008, subject to the approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.

 

                 2.     AUTHORIZE the CDD to release a Request for Proposals to solicit an agency to provide transportation services to persons impaired by alcohol as an alternative to DUI.

 

                 3.     AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CDD, or designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with the selected agency for funding based on said Request for Proposals (RFP) process, subject to City Attorney approval.

 

                 4.     DIRECT the CDD to report back to the Council’s Public Safety Committee on the results of the agency selection process under the planned RFP.



ITEM NO. (106)


06-1305-S4

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (SMITH - ZINE - REYES) relative to utilizing outside counsel in the matter of Tennie Pierce v. City of Los Angeles.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

REQUEST the City Attorney to utilize outside counsel to negotiate a settlement, and if needed, to litigate Tennie Pierce v. City of Los Angeles on behalf of the City.

 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 12, 2006)



ITEM NO. (107)


07-0002-S1

RESOLUTION (GARCETTI - HUIZAR - WEISS - ROSENDAHL - LABONGE) relative to the City’s position in support of restoring funding for the Clinical Trial Unit at the LAC+USC Medical Center.

 

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

 

RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2007-08 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT of regulatory, administrative and/or legislative action to restore federal funding for the Clinical Trial Unit at the LAC+USC Medical Center Rand Schraeder Clinic in Los Angeles; and URGE National Institutes of Health Director, Elias A. Zerhouni to take immediate action to restore this funding.

 

 

ITEM NO. (108) 


06-3153

et al.         FINAL MAPS in the various Council Districts.


                 Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the Final Maps and ADOPT the City Engineer Reports as detailed in the various listed Council files, including bonds, agreements, contracts and other related issues as specified.


06-3153

CD 3         a.     FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 53041 and RESOLUTION for property lying northerly of Strathern Street and easterly of Quakertown Avenue.

                          (Bond No. C-110922)

                          (Quimby Fee: $11,280)

                          Applicants: California Home Builders

                                              Lanco Engineering


06-3154

CD 11       b.     FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62712 for property lying easterly of Barrington Avenue and southerly of Ohio Avenue.

                          (Bond No. C-110923)

                          Applicants: Abraham Assil, Westland Development Group

                                              Jack Little Company


06-3155

CD 10       c.      FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 61979 for property lying westerly of Crenshaw Boulevard and southerly of Eighth Street.

                          (Bond No. C-110962)

                          (Quimby Fee: $67,824)

                          Applicants: 871 Crenshaw LLC

                                              Thomas Iacobellis


06-3156

CD 3         d.     FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 61199 for property lying northwesterly of Sherman Way and southerly of Sherman Place.

                          (Bond No. C-110963)

                          (Quimby Fee: $150,111)

                          Applicants: Davis Zebrack

                                              QES, Inc.


06-3161

CD 2         e.     FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 61112 for property lying southerly of Moorpark Street and easterly of St. Clair Avenue.

                          (Bond No. C-110964)

                          (Quimby Fee: $18,255)

                          Applicants: Erez Salomon

                                              Robert K. Kameoka



 

Items Called Special


Motions for Posting and Referral


Councilmembers’ Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings


Adjourning Motions


Council Adjournment     



 





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Los Angeles City Council, Supplemental Agenda

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am



Item Noticed for Public Hearing - Item 109


ITEM NO. (109) - Motion Required - Applicant consents to a continuance to February 7, 2007


06-2334

CD 11       APPEAL filed by Jorge Barake, Urban Concepts, from the entire decision of the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission in disapproving an Ordinance effecting a requested zone change from R2-1 (Two Family Zone) to (T)(Q)RD1.5-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone); and in disapproving an Area Adjustment to permit continued use and maintenance of a 45-foot wide lot in lieu of the minimum 50-foot lot required in the RD1.5 Zone to permit the future construction of a maximum of four dwelling units on a 6.624 square foot lot, for property at 1951-53 South Corinth Avenue.

 

Applicant: Jorge Barake, Urban Concepts APCW-2005-8310 ZC


                                                         TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 20, 2006


                                          (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 20, 2006)




Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 110-119

(10 Votes Required for Consideration)


ITEM NO. (110)


05-2633

et al.         MOTIONS relative to “Special Events” to be held in the various Council Districts.


                 Recommendations for Council action:

 

DECLARE the following community events as “Special Events”; APPROVE any temporary street closures as requested; and, INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed the Council motions attached to the various listed Council files, including the waiver of fees, costs and requirements and other related issues as specified.


05-2633

CD 9         a.     MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Celebración del Quince de Enero on January 14, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,320).


06-3179

CD 9         b.     MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the January Gift and Home Furnishings Show on January 16-23, 2006 a Special Event (event sponsor to reimburse the City for all fees and costs incurred).


06-3180

CD 9         c.      MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Annual Holiday Party on January 6, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,670).


06-3181

CD 9         d.     MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Annual Christmas Dinner on December 22, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,110).


06-3182

CD 10       e.     MOTION (ZINE for WESSON - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Radio Korea and PAVA New Year’s Festival on December 31, 2006 to January 1, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $13,989).


06-3185

CD 8         f.      MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the Kwanzaa Festival and Parade on December  30, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $10,061).


04-2339-S1

CD 1         g.     MOTION (REYES - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Celebration of the Virgen de Guadalupe on December 11, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).


06-3186

CD 1         h.     MOTION (REYES - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Community Clean-up and beautification on December 9, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).


05-0035

CD 1         i.       MOTION (REYES - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the New Year’s Celebration on December 31, 2006 - January 1, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,500).


06-3187

CD 14       j.       MOTION (HUIZAR - HAHN) relative to declaring the We Care E.L.A. on December 16, 2006 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,785).



ITEM NO. (111)


06-1573

MOTION (REYES - ROSENDAHL) relative to authorizing the Department of City Planning to use the City Hall Tom Bradley Room for its quarterly, department-wide meetings in 2007.


                 Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the Department of City Planning to use the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on Wednesdays, January 31, April 4, July 11, and October 3, 2007, from 7:30a.m. to 10:00a.m.



ITEM NO. (112)


05-1073-S80

CD 14       MOTION (HUIZAR - GREUEL) relative to a transfer of funds to support the effort to purchase security cameras for Colorado and Eagle Rock Boulevards in Council District 14.

 

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

 

                 1.     TRANSFER $50,000 in the Council District 14 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D Dept. 50 to the General City Purposes Fund No. 100-56, Account No. 0714 (CD 14 Community Services) to provide funding for any aspect of the efforts of the Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce to purchase and install security street cameras for Colorado Boulevard and Eagle Rock Boulevard.

 

                 2.     DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare the necessary agreement or other document(s) with the Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce, 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 such an agreement or other document(s) on behalf of the City, if needed.



ITEM NO. (113)


06-3184

CD 15       MOTION (HAHN - ROSENDAHL) relative to a transfer of funds to complete the Wilmington Lighting Improvement Project in Council District 15.

 

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

 

                 1.     TRANSFER $160,000 in the Pipeline Franchise Revenue portion of the Council District 15 Real Property Trust Fund No. 697 to a new account in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment Fund No. 347, Dept. 50 entitled, “Wilmington Lighting Improvement,” said funds to be used to complete the Wilmington Lighting Improvement Project, as further described in the text of the Motion.

 

                 2.      AUTHORIZE the City Clerk and the Bureau of Street Lighting, individually, to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this motion.



ITEM NO. (114)


02-1277-S1

CD 13       MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to advancing $100,000 to the Sunset and Vine Business Improvement District (BID) to begin implementation of its management plan programs.

 

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

 

AUTHORIZE the Controller to provide an advance against the Sunset and Vine BID 2007 assessment revenue in the amount of $100,000 to Central Hollywood Coalition, the 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that administers the BID, in order to allow for the implementation of BID management plan programs on January 1, 2007.



ITEM NO. (115)


05-1391-S3

CD 15       MOTION (HAHN - PARKS) relative to updating an environmental review in connection with the development of the Lanzit Industrial Site in Council District 15.

 

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

 

                 1.     AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works to TRANSFER an amount not to exceed $75,000 from the Public Works Trust Fund No. 843/50 - Account No. 4521 to the Engineering Special Services Fund 682-50 - Account W266 (Lanzit Project) to fund the preparation of necessary environmental studies for the proposed Lanzit Industrial Site project as required by the National Environmental Policy Act and California Environmental Quality Act; such funds to be reimbursable by the developer.

 

                 2.     AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works to amend its existing contract with HDR Engineering Company to undertake the required environmental studies for the proposed Lanzit Industrial Site project; subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

 

                 3.     AUTHORIZE the Community Development Department and the Department of Public Works to prepare Controller instructions, subject to the review and approval of the City Administrative Officer, and to make any technical adjustments that may be required that are consistent with this action; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.



ITEM NO. (116)


06-3183

CD 14       MOTION (HUIZAR - LABONGE) relative to accepting a grant application and grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice to augment gang prevention services in Council District 14.

 

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

 

                 1.     APPROVE the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Child Protection Division Continuation Program application for 2006-07 under the Gang Reduction Program in the amount of $100,000.

 

                 2.     ACCEPT by Resolution the grant award for $100,000 for the Gang Reduction Program for the period of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

 

                 3.     AUTHORIZE the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety to execute the grant award from the OJJDP for the period of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

 

                 4.     INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer to report back with the necessary actions to approve and accept the OJJDP Child Protection Division Continuation Program Award in the amount of $100,000.



ITEM NO. (117)


06-2880

MOTION (LABONGE - ROSENDAHL) relative to amending Council action of November 28, 2006 in connection with a transfer of funds for a Department of Water and Power (LADWP) reception in City Hall.


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

 

AMEND the Council action of November 28, 2006 relative to a transfer of funds for an LADWP reception in the City Hall Tom Bradley Room, (Council file No. 06-2880), to APPROPRIATE an additional $205 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100-58 to the General Services Fund No. 100-40, Account No. 1090 (Salaries - Overtime), for additional services associated with this event - said funds to be reimbursed to the General Fund.



ITEM NO. (118)


03-1181-S1

CD 15       MOTION (HAHN - ROSENDAHL) relative to amending Council action of January 11, 2006, in connection with a street vacation in Council District 15.

 

Recommendation for Council action:


                 AMEND the conditions of the City Engineer Report (Council file No. 03-1181) as follows:

 

                          a.     Modify Condition No. 1 - Dedication Requirements to read:

 

“That the petitioner dedicate the southerly five feet of Lots One through Six, Block Five, Tract No. 2641, as a public alley adjoining the existing 20-foot alley, together with a 15-foot by 15-foot cut corner of the southwest corner of said Lot Six.”

 

                          b.     Delete Conditions Two, Three, Four, Six and Seven.

 

                          c.     Add a new Condition Eight to read:

 

“That the petitioner dedicate a permanent street easement of Lot Seven, Block Five, Tract No. 2461 for the construction of a proposed street.”



ITEM NO. (119)


05-0901-S1

et al.         FINAL MAPS in the various Council Districts.


                 Recommendation for Council action:

 

APPROVE the Final Maps and ADOPT the City Engineer Reports as detailed in the various listed Council files, including bonds, agreements, contracts and other related issues as specified.


05-0901-S1

CD 9         a.     FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 60934 for property lying easterly of Spring Street and northerly of Sixth Street.

                          (Quimby Fee: $301,960.56)

                          (Less Dwelling Unit Construction Tax: $36,800)

                          Applicants: Barry Shy

                                              Gentry Surveying Company


05-2606

CD 13       b.     FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 61636 for property lying southerly of Baxter Street and easterly of Alessandro Street.

                          (Bond No. C-110969)

                          (Quimby Fee: $21,906)

                          Applicants: Alessandro Investors, LLC

                                              S.E.C. Civil Engineers, Inc.


06-3163

CD 11       c.      FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 60931 for property lying southerly of Barrington Avenue and westerly of Goshen Avenue.

                          (Bond No. C-110968)

                          (Quimby Fee: $22,608)

(Less Dwelling Unit Construction Tax: $1,600)

                          Applicants: 26 Etehad, LLC

                                              Jack Little Company


06-3166

CD 6         d.     FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62193 for property lying easterly of Sylmar Avenue and southerly of Gilmore Street.

                          (Bond No. C-110965)

                          (Quimby Fee: $21,906)

                          Applicants: Sylmar Village III, L.P.

                                              Wagner-Kerr Associates, Inc.


06-3170

CD 14       e.     FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62902 for property lying northerly of Sixth Street and westerly of Spring Street.

                          (Quimby Fee: $324,935.82)

                          Applicants: Barry Shy

                                              Gentry Surveying


06-3171

CD 10       f.      FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62784 for property lying southerly of Wilshire Boulevard and westerly of Western Avenue.

                          (Bond No. C-110970)

                          (Quimby Fee: $390,579)

                          Applicants: WilshireWesternCondos, LLC

                                              Psomas


06-3175

CD 5         g.     FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 61160 for property lying westerly of Fox Hills Drive and northerly of Tennessee Avenue.

                          (Bond No. C-110971)

                          Applicants: Fox Hills 2263 Condominiums, LLC

                                              Gary Safranoff


06-3176

CD 6         h.     FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 53861 for property lying westerly of Hazeltine Avenue and northerly of Kittridge Street.

                          (Bond No. C-110972)

                          (Quimby Fee: $21,906)

                          Applicants: Grand Pacific Properties

                                              Gilberto Millot


06-3177

CD 11       i.       FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62529 for property lying westerly of Granville Avenue and southerly of Darlington Avenue.

                          (Bond No. C-110973)

                          (Quimby Fee: $43,812)

(Less Dwelling Unit Construction Tax: $2,400)

                          Applicants: Michael Cohanzad

                                              Jack Little Company


06-3178

CD 10       j.       FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62706 for property lying easterly of Hi Point Street and northerly of Pickford Street.

                          (Bond No. C-110974)

                          (Quimby Fee: $29,208)

                          Applicants: KAF Investments, LLC

                                              Ruvin Grutman


06-3164

CD 11       k.      FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2005-5700 for property lying on the westerly side of Barry Avenue and northerly side of Olympic Boulevard.

                          (Bond No. C-110967)

                          (Quimby Fee: $4,858)

                          Applicants: Barry Development, LLC

                                              Tala Associates


06-3165

CD 4         l.       FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2002-6229 for property lying easterly of Fair Avenue and northerly of Chandler Boulevard.

                          (Bond No. C-110966)

                          Applicants: SL No Ho, LLC

                                              Robert D. Hennon


06-3169

CD 3         m.    FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2002-3082 for property lying southerly of Victory Boulevard and easterly of Etiwanda Avenue.

                          (Bond No. C-110975)

(Quimby Fee: $7,287)

                          Applicants: Islamic Center of Reseda

                                              Planning Associates


06-3172

CD 4         n.     FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2004-4303 for property lying easterly of Cahuenga Boulevard and southerly of Magnolia Boulevard.

                          (Bond No. C-110976)

(Quimby Fee: $14,604)

                          Applicants: Noho Gardens, L.P.

                                              Harvey Goodman


06-3173

CD 13       o.     FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2004-3182 for property lying southerly of Morton Avenue and easterly of Echo Park Avenue.

                          (Bond No. C-110977)

(Quimby Fee: $3,760)

                          Applicants: 1704 Morton Avenue, LLC

                                              Ofer Shapiro


06-3174

CD 6         p.     FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2005-9171 for property lying southerly of Arminta Street and easterly of Van Nuys Boulevard.

                          Applicants: S & V Van Nuys, C&D, LLC

                                              Development Resource Consultants, Inc.