ROLL CALL - Members present: Cardenas, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson and Zine (10); Absent: Greuel, Reyes, Weiss and President Garcetti (4). Council District Seven Vacant.

Roll Call #2 - Motion (Perry - Hahn) Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11);

CD 9 HEARING APPEALS or objections to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of assessment to cover the costs of barricading all openings, cleaning, fencing and graffiti abatement of the lot at 1026 East 32nd Street. (Lien: $18,634.04)

CD 15 HEARING APPEALS or objections to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of assessment to cover the cost of cleaning of the lot at 1246 East 106th Street. (Lien: $629.58)

Roll Call #3 - Motion (Hahn - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Greuel, Reyes and

ITEM NO. (3) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING

CD 15 HEARING APPEALS or objections to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of assessment to cover the costs of barricading all openings, cleaning and fencing of the lot at 1672 East 112th Street. (Lien: $11,109.39)

CD 13 HEARING APPEALS or objections to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of assessment to cover the costs of barricading all openings, cleaning and graffiti abatement of the lot at 4521 West Maplewood Avenue. (Lien: $7,084.14)

Roll Call #6 - Motion (Wesson - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Greuel and President Garcetti (2)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Mr. Victor S. De la Cruz to the Relocation Appeals Board.

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. De la Cruz to the Relocation Appeals Board for the term ending April 2, 2007, and the subsequent two-year term ending April 2, 2009, to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of Mr. Hector R. Barragan’s term, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. De la Cruz resides in Council District Four. (Current Board gender composition: M=4; F=1)

(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comments will be provided.)

(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee at 213-978-1080)

HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Victor S. De la Cruz to the Relocation Appeals Board.

Roll Call #7 - Motion (Reyes - Weiss) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Greuel and President Garcetti (2)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Luis Lopez to the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission.

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Luis Lopez to the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2008, to fill the vacancy created by Michael F. Fleming, who resigned on December 26, 2006, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Lopez resides in Council District 13. (Current Commission gender composition: M=1; F=3; Vacancy=1.)

Roll Call #1 - Motion (Huizar - Weiss) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11);

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION, HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to adding Section 151.28 to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to incorporate provisions of the Ellis Act pertaining to the regulation of newly constructed rental units that replaced demolished rental units.

1. FIND that the Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the City’s CEQA Guidelines and that it reflects the independent judgement of Council, and that on the basis of the whole record before it, there is no substantial evidence that the adoption of the proposed ordinance will have a significant impact on the environment, that the negative declaration reflects the Council's independent judgment and analysis, and that the record of proceedings are found in Council file No. 01-0593-S2, and in the Los Angeles Housing Department file located at 1200 West Seventh Street, Los Angeles, California, 90017, prior to or concurrent with its action on the Ordinance; and ADOPT the accompanying Negative Declaration.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE adding Section 151.28 to the LAMC to incorporate provisions of the Ellis Act, California Government Code Section 7060, et seq., pertaining to the regulation of newly constructed rental units that replaced demolished rental units.

3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15075.

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.

Roll Call #17 - Motion (Weiss - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: President Garcetti (1)

CDs 5 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and&10ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the Pico Corridor Merchant-Based Business Improvement District (BID) Establishment.

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION to establish the Pico Corridor BID and to levy a special assessment.

a. Schedule, prepare, publish, and mail the public hearing notices, as required by the provisions of Section 54954.6 of the Government Code, and Section 36500, et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code.

b. Prepare an enabling Ordinance establishing the Pico Corridor BID and levying the special assessment for the operating period beginning January 1, 2007, through December 31, 2007, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute, and administer a contract between the City and the Pico Corridor BID Association, a nonprofit corporation, for administration of the program if the Ordinance is adopted.

a. Establish a new trust fund, to be known as the Pico Corridor BID Trust Fund, if the Ordinance is adopted.

b. Provide from BID Trust Fund No. 659, if necessary and available, an advance against the Pico Corridor BID 2007 assessment revenue in an amount not to exceed $95,588, representing 25 percent of the anticipated first year BID revenue receipts, to the contracted nonprofit corporation, if the Ordinance is adopted.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that this is a merchant-based BID and there are no City-owned properties within the BID, therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund. City Clerk administrative expenses will be charged to the Pico Corridor BID and will be recovered from assessments collected. The amount of recoverable costs for the BID's first operating year will be four percent (three percent plus an additional one percent for billing of assessments) of the BID's estimated assessment revenue or approximately $15,294 in the first year.

CD 11 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to restoring the zoning of the rear portion of the property at 3424 to 3428 Centinela Avenue.

1. ADOPT the December 22, 2006 FINDINGS of the Director of Planning as the Findings of the Council.

2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the proposed General Plan Amendment from Low Residential to Medium Density for the property at 3424 to 3428 Centinela Avenue, within the Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Community Plan. CPC 1987-932 ZC GPA

3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the Director of Planning, restoring the zoning of the rear portion of the property at 3424 to 3428 Centinela Avenue from R1 to [Q]R3-1, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Said rezoning shall be subject to the permanent "Q" Qualified classification zone limitations substantially as shown on the sheet(s) attached to the Committee report.

4. ADVISE the applicant of permanent "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.

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

Roll Call #10 - Motion (Cardenas - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: President Garcetti (1)

AD HOC COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC DEBT, BONDS AND FINANCING REPORT relative to the Independent Review of Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2006-A (Police Headquarters Facility and Public Works Building) Financing.

1. NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer’s (CAO) Independent Review of MICLA Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2006-A (Police Headquarters Facility and Public Works Building) Financing, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.

2. INSTRUCT the CAO to use the Independent Review of the MICLA Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2006-A (Police Headquarters Facility and Public Works Building) Financing as a reference in developing the City’s Negotiated and Competitive Bond Sale policies.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports there is no impact on the General Fund as a result of filing the Independent Review of the MICLA Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2006-A (Police Headquarters Facility and Public Works Building) Financing. This report is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies.

Roll Call #4 - Motion (LaBonge - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Greuel, Reyes and

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amendments to the Fiscal Year 2006-07 Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) Area Plan Budget and Standard Agreement.

a. Accept an additional grant award of $90,607, increasing 2006-07 funding from $582,366 to $672,973, and execute Amendment No. 1 of the 2006-07 HICAP Area Plan Budget and Amendment No. 1 of the Standard Agreement No. HI-0607-25 with the State of California Department of Aging [Attachment B of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report attached to this Council file], subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

b. Negotiate and execute a first amendment to Contract No. 110173 with the Center for Health Care Rights by adding an additional $88,681 to the agreement, increasing the funding award from $543,541 to $632,222, substantially in the form of the draft included as Attachment C of the CAO report attached to the Council file, and subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

c. Prepare Controller accounting instructions and any necessary technical adjustments that are consistent with the Mayor and Council actions on this matter, subject to the approval of the CAO, and authorize the Controller to implement those instructions.

Account	Title	Amount
A102	Aging	$ 1,926
A201	HICAP	88,681
	Total	$90,607

b. Increase the appropriations within Fund No. 100, Department 02, and transfer funds on an as-needed basis as follows:

	Fund No.	Account	Title	Amount
From:m	47Y	A102	Aging	$1,926
To:	100/02	2120	Printing & Binding	$ 992
		3310	Transportation	584
		6010	Office and Administrative	350
			Total	$1,926

c. Expend funds from Fund No. 47Y, Accounts A102 and A201, upon proper demand from the General Manager, Aging.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that adoption of the above recommendations will have no impact on the General Fund. These recommendations comply with City Financial Policies in that the amended 2006-07 HICAP grant award will fully fund HICAP program expenses. These are one-time costs that require no future obligations of General Fund.

CD 9 ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the submittal of a grant application to the California Cultural and Historical Endowment to seek funding to refurbish, retrofit and convert Fire Station 23 into a youth center.

INSTRUCT the Cultural Affairs Department, with assistance from the Bureau of Engineering, to submit a grant application to the California Cultural and Historical Endowment to seek funding to refurbish, retrofit and convert Fire Station 23 into a youth arts center.

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

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Board of Public Works (BPW) request for authorization to implement the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) “Recycling Excellence” awards program.

AUTHORIZE the BPW to issue award checks, not to exceed a total of $10,000 annually, to LAUSD schools within the City of Los Angeles that successfully fulfill the winning criteria outlined in the “Recycling Excellence” awards program.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The BPW reports that the funding for this program has been placed in the Integrated Solid Waste Management Trust Fund 556, Account A500-Beverage Container Recycling. No City General Funds will be used for this program.

(Education and Neighborhoods Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to applying for the third funding round of the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (State), Workforce Housing Reward (WHR) Grant Program.

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION [attached to the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated January 12, 2007], which will authorize the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to submit an application by March 21 , 2007, to the State for the WHR Grant, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

2. DESIGNATE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, as the responsible Officer to administer all matters in connection with the WHR Grant application process.

3. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LAHD, to report back to the Mayor and Council for authority to accept the WHR Grant award once an award determination has been made and to execute the associated contract agreement with the State.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that adoption of the recommendations in this report will have no direct impact on the General Fund. The report recommendations will only enable the LAHD to apply for the WHR Grant. Since no commitments will be made until such time as the Mayor and Council authorize acceptance of the WHR Grant award, the City Financial Policies do not apply. Following acceptance of the WHR Grant, LAHD would utilize the monies to finance new affordable housing projects in combination with other grant funds and City General Fund monies appropriated to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Workforce Investment Board (WIB) Year Seven Annual Plan Budget adjustments and prior year carryover savings.

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Development Department (CDD), or designee, to:

a. Utilize 2005 Workforce Investment Act (WIA) carryover savings in the amount of $2.8 million to meet funding obligations identified in the 2006-07 (Year Seven) WIB Annual Plan as a result of grant reductions totaling $4.8 million.

b. Prepare Controller instructions that are necessary and consistent with the Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.

2. AUTHORIZE and REQUEST the Controller to implement the instructions identified in Attachment B of the CAO report dated February 12, 2007, relative to the various Year Seven Annual Plan Budget adjustments.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact. The recommendations of this report address a budgeted shortfall of $4.8 million in the 2006-07 (Year Seven) WIA with 2005-06 grant carryover savings of $2.8 million and Year Seven Annual Plan adjustments totaling $2.0 million. In compliance with City Financial Policies, these actions reduce budgeted commitments to align with available funding.

CD 3 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Conditional Grant Agreement with LCB Enterprises, LLC (Developer), for the Tierra del Sol Affordable Housing Development Community Center at 21400 Saticoy Avenue in Canoga Park.

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), or designee, to execute a Conditional Grant Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $3.2 million, with the Developer for a portion of the development costs related to construction of the Tierra del Sol Affordable Housing Development Community Center, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

2. LIMIT the CRA’s disbursement of funds to $140,000 until financing for the completion of construction of the entire Project and sufficient operating funds are identified as set forth in the Conditional Grant Agreement.

a. Adhere to the Conditional Grant Policy in securing the Conditional Grant with a Promissory Note and a UCC-I Financing Statement or a subordinated lien on real property.

b. Report back relative to the Conditional Grant Policy and clarification of: (1) what is allowed to be used for the match of funds; and, (2) any cap relative to non-profit and for-profit organizations.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City's General Fund as a result of this action.

CD 13 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a one-year sole source agreement with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (Chamber), in an amount not to exceed $70,000, to promote economic development, housing and transportation opportunities.

AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, Community Redevelopment Agency, or designee, to enter into an agreement with the Chamber on a sole source basis for a term of one year, in an amount not to exceed $70,000, to fund the 2006-07 "Premiere Investors Club Sponsorship" to promote economic development, housing, and transportation opportunities within the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City's General Fund as a result of this action.

CD 14 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a lease agreement with Central Parking System for parking at 420 South Broadway, Los Angeles.

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a parking agreement with Central Parking System for up to 50 parking spaces at 420 South Broadway under the terms and conditions substantially as outlined in the report attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the annual cost to lease up to 50 parking spaces totals $60,000 per year based on the number of vehicles if all 50 parking spaces are used each month. Use of these spaces would actually reduce the overall parking expenses of the City by $18,000 annually by shifting 50 vehicles from the more expensive parking lease at 308 South Hill Street which is being renewed at $130 per space per month.

CD 14 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a lease renewal for parking at 308 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease renewal for parking space at 308 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, California, for the use of the LAPD, under the terms and conditions substantially as outlined in the report attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the annual lease cost for parking at this location is $187,200 if all spaces are used each month. If the current use of 115 spaces continues, the annual cost is $153,368. The GSD 6030 Leasing Account budget includes $109,200 for this lease. The GSD will use existing funds to cover the balance of $44,168 if needed and will request a Financial Report adjustment in the future, if necessary.

CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST relative to compliance with a writ of mandate in Environmentalism Through Inspiration and Non-Violent Action (ETINA), Playa Capital Co., Inc., Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. BS 073182,” and recommendations that City Council adopt California Environmental Quality Act findings on whether a supplemental or subsequent Environmental Impact Report is required to discuss dewatering issues at Playa Vista Phase I.

(Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with legal counsel relative to the case entitled Environmentalism Through Inspiration and Non-Violent Action (ETINA), et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Playa Vista Capital Company, LLC, et al., LASC Case No. BS073182.)

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

[For copies relative, staff-generated reports for this matter, please contact the Legislative Assistants for the Planning and Land Use Management Committee at (213) 978-1068 or (213) 978-1073]

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s Compliance with a Writ of Mandate in Environmentalism Through Inspiration and Non-Violent Action (ETINA), et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Playa Capital Company, Inc., Case No. BS 073182.

Recommendations for Council action, as recommended by the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA):

a. that the groundwater dewatering associated with methane mitigation systems at Playa Vista Phase I will not cause more than one-half inch of ground settlement, which is insignificant. This amount would not damage structures, infrastructure or the methane mitigation systems and does not meet the threshold for a significant geologic hazard.

b. that the slight amount of water involved in the groundwater dewatering is not sufficient to:

2) affect water levels or water supply in any adjacent groundwater pumping wells; or

2. FIND that under State California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162, there is no substantial evidence that changes in the project due to dewatering, changes in the circumstances under which the project is undertaken due to dewatering, or new information about dewatering could cause new significant environmental effects to the environment or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects, and therefore no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and no supplemental EIR is required for the project.

3. RESCIND City Council's March 31, 2006, action (Council File No. 05-2696) in which the Council acted to VACATE the approval of the methane mitigation measures for the Playa Vista First Phase Project for the purpose of determining whether a subsequent (EIR) or a supplemental EIR is required with respect to groundwater dewatering.

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

Roll Call #4 - Motion (LaBonge - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Greuel, Reyes and

CD 4 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal on approval of Variances for property at 450 South Western Avenue.

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. 06-3100 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV 2005-3564 MND] filed on January 11, 2006.

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Central Area Planning Commission (CAPC) as the Findings of the Council.

3. RESOLVE TO GRANT IN PART/DENY IN PART APPEAL filed by Korean Immigrant Workers Advocates (Ben Beach, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Representative), from the decision of the CAPC in part, and THEREBY APPROVE: (a) a Variance to allow construction of commercial uses and accessory commercial loading and storage facilities in the R3 Zone; and (b) a Variance for the sale of a full line of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption in conjunction with the proposed grocery store’s 24 hour per day operation in the R3 Zone, for property located at 450 South Western Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval, as modified by the City Planning Commission, and volunteered by the applicant, and as shown in the attachment to the Committee report.

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

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to fund transfers related to the FIRE Act grant award.

a. Deposit $124,881 from grant reimbursements to Fund No. 335/38, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Grant Fund.

b. Transfer $77,463 from Fund No. 335/38, for expenditures made in Fiscal Year (FY) 2005-06, to the Reserve Fund.

c. Transfer $47,418 from Fund No. 335/38, for expenditures made in FY 2006-07, to Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 1098.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFD reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund. The LAFD identified $11,854 in FY 2006-07 budgeted funds to comply with the 20 percent City match requirement of the FIRE Act Grant.

CD 9 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the temporary closure of the alley northwesterly of Trinity Street between Washington Boulevard and 16th Street.

1. FIND that the temporary closure of the alley northwesterly of Trinity Street between Washington Boulevard and 16th Street, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5 of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines.

2. AUTHORIZE the temporary closure of the alley northwesterly of Trinity Street between Washington Boulevard and 16th Street, as depicted in the map accompanying the December 4, 2006 City Engineer report and attached to the Council file, subject to the conditions contained within said City Engineer report and pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4 for a period of 18 months.

3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION for the temporary closure of the alley northwesterly of Trinity Street between Washington Boulevard and 16th Street.

4. ADOPT the Findings of the City Engineer dated December 4, 2006 as the Findings of the Council.

5. ADOPT the accompanying City Engineer report dated December 4, 2006 to approve the temporary closure of the alley northwesterly of Trinity Street between Washington Boulevard and 16th Street

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the Bureau of Engineering is absorbing the cost of processing the request in the approximate amount of $1,050.00. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Roll Call #12 - Motion (Huizar - Rosendahl) Adopted to Refer, Unanimous Vote (13);

CD 14 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the temporary closure of Gabriel Garcia Marquez Street between Mission Road and Via Las Vegas.

1. FIND that the temporary closure of Gabriel Garcia Marquez Street between Mission Road and Via Las Vegas, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5 of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines.

2. AUTHORIZE the temporary closure of the alley northwesterly of Gabriel Garcia Marquez Street between Mission Road and Via Las Vegas, as depicted in the map accompanying the June 20, 2006 City Engineer report and attached to the Council file, subject to the conditions contained within said City Engineer report and pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4 for a period of 18 months.

3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION for the temporary closure of the alley northwesterly of Gabriel Garcia Marquez Street between Mission Road and Via Las Vegas.

4. ADOPT the Findings of the City Engineer dated June 20, 2006 as the Findings of the Council.

5. ADOPT the accompanying City Engineer report dated June 20, 2006 to approve the temporary closure of the alley northwesterly of Gabriel Garcia Marquez Street between Mission Road and Via Las Vegas.

Roll Call #4 - Motion (LaBonge - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Greuel, Reyes and

CD 9 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed second amendment to Contract No. C-106467 with DMJM Design/Roth+Sheppard Joint Venture (DMJM) for architectural and engineering design services for the New Police Headquarters Facility (PHF) Project.

1. APPROVE the proposed second amendment to Contract No. C-106467 with DMJM to increase compensation by $1,300,000 from $13,600,000 to a maximum not-to-exceed compensation total of $14,900,000 for architectural and engineering design services for the PHF Project, subject to City Attorney approval.

2. AUTHORIZE the President, Board of Public Works, to execute the second amendment to Contract No. C-106467 with DMJM.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that as approved by Council on September 20, 2006 (Council file No. 03-0063-S5), the current budget for the PHF Project is now approximately $396.9 million, with financing from the Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA), the Special Parking Revenue Fund and Proposition C, in the approximate amounts of 379.3 million, $16.5 million and $1.1 million, respectively. The revised budget for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) headquarters building component is approximately $318 million of the $396.9 million, which includes the cost of landscape and plaza design modifications provided for in Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C-106467.

MICLA financing in the amount of $500 million in lease revenue bonds was approved by Council on November 8, 2006 for both the Public Works Building and PHF Project (Council file No. 06-2627). As previously reported to Council, the issuance will not impact the General Fund in 2006-07, as debt service and costs of issuance will be paid from bond proceeds and savings from the Capital Finance Administration Fund. Debt service averaging $24.5 million for the PHF component of the bond issuance must be paid from the General Fund beginning in Fiscal Year 2010-11.

Once completed, the opening of the new LAPD headquarters and associated facilities may have an impact on the General Fund with regard to the costs of facility operation and maintenance. These costs may be offset as operations at existing facilities are reduced or stopped. The proposed amendment is not expected to result in an increase of operating and maintenance costs for the new facilities.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to contract extensions for engineering and architectural services for eight fire facilities projects in connection with the Proposition F Fire Facilities Bond Program.

1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the President, Board of Public Works (Board), to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-102223 with Liberstudio Architects, the architectural/engineering consultant for the Air Operations Facility Project, to extend the contract term for one year through September 1, 2007, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

2. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Board to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-102239 with RRM Design Group, the architectural/engineering consultant for Fire Stations 77, 83 and 13, to extend the contract term for four years through September 30, 2010, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

3. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Board to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-102240 with Killefer Flamming Architects, the architectural/engineering consultant for Fire Stations 36, 84 and 87, to extend the contract term for four years through September 30, 2010, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

4. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Board to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-102241 with GKK, the architectural/engineering consultant for Fire Stations 4, 21, 62, 65 and 94, to extend the contract term for four years through September 30, 2010, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

5. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Board to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-102242 with WLC Architects, the architectural/engineering consultant for Fire Stations 81 and 89, to extend the contract term for three years through September 30, 2009, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

6. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Board to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-102243 with RJC Architects, the architectural/engineering consultant for Fire Stations 5, 43 and 78, to extend the contract term for three years through September 30, 2009, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

7. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Board to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-102244 with Meyer and Allen Associates, the architectural/engineering consultant for Fire Station 64, to extend the contract term for three years through September 30, 2009, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

8. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Board to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-102245 with tBP Architects, the architectural/engineering consultant for Fire Station 59, to extend the contract term for one year through September 30, 2007, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed contract amendments as detailed above in Recommendation Nos. 1-8 extend the contract terms with no fiscal impact on the General Fund. These architectural services are paid by the Proposition F General Obligation Bond.

CD 11 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a third amendment to a concession agreement with DFS Group, L.P. (DFS) to extend the term to May 31, 2010 and to modify the existing rent structure at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

1. FIND that the third amendment to the concession agreement with DFS is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as provided by Article III, Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

2. APPROVE the third amendment to the concession agreement with DFS to extend the term to May 31, 2010 and to modify the existing rent structure at the LAX; and CONCUR with the Board of Airport Commissioners’ action on January 22, 2007, Board Order No. AO-5049, authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute said third amendment.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that since the LAWA is only bound by the City Debt Management Policies, the City Financial Policies are not applicable. The proposed amendment includes a revised rent structure which will generate a minimum annual guarantee of $30 million, or a minimum annual guarantee of $75 million over the two-and-a-half years, for the Airport Revenue Fund.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a new agreement with Parking Concepts, Inc. (PCI) to operate parking facilities at the Ontario International Airport 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

1. FIND that the new agreement with PCI is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as provided by Article III, Class 1 (3) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

2. APPROVE the new agreement with PCI to operate parking facilities at the Ontario International Airport 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; and CONCUR with the Board of Airport Commissioners’ action on December 18, 2006, Board Order No. AO-5045, authorizing the Executive Director of the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to execute said agreement.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that since the LAWA is only bound by the City Debt Management Policies, the City Financial Policies are not applicable. Funds for this agreement are available in the Fiscal Year 2006-07 Department of Airports operating budget. Approval of the proposed agreement will have no impact on the General Fund.

CD 11 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a replacement lease with Mercury Air Cargo, Inc. (Mercury) for air cargo operations and cargo logistics at 6040 Avion Drive at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

1. FIND that the replacement lease with Mercury is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as provided by Article III, Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

2. APPROVE the replacement lease with Mercury for air cargo operations and cargo logistics at 6040 Avion Drive at the LAX; and CONCUR with the Board of Airport Commissioners’ action on January 22, 2007, Board Order No. AO-5048, authorizing the Executive Director of the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to execute said replacement lease.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that since the LAWA is only bound by the City Debt Management Policies, the City Financial Policies are not applicable. The proposed replacement lease will generate an annual increase of approximately $270,743 for a total of approximately $3 million in annual rent for the Airport Revenue Fund after the first year of rental rate adjustments.

Roll Call #13 - Motion (Smith - Reyes) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: President Garcetti (1)

CD 12 EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to imposing interim regulations prohibiting the creation of lots less than 9,000 square feet in an area and issuance of building permits in a portion of the Granada Hills-Knollwood Community Plan Area.

1. FIND that this action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Article II, Section 2(m) of the City's Guidelines.

2. ADOPT the February 22, 2007 Findings of Director of Planning as the Findings of the Council.

3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the Director of Planning, that would impose interim regulations prohibiting the creation of lots less than 9,000 square feet in an area and the issuance of building permits in a portion of the Granada Hills-Knollwood Community Plan Area (Old Granada Hills Neighborhood Area), generally bounded by San Fernando Mission Road on the north, San Jose Street on the south, Zelzah Avenue on the west, and Amestoy Avenue on the east, with the exception of the corridor along Chatsworth Street from Zelzah Avenue on the west to Amestoy Avenue on the east, from the alleys that run parallel to Chatsworth Street on both the north and south. CPC 2004-4516 ICO

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)

Roll Call #14 - Motion (Reyes - Cardenas) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (13); Absent: President Garcetti (1)

CD 6 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE VICE CHAIR PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment, zone change, Building Line removal, and appeal of Site Plan Review and Adjustment disapproval for property at 15215-239 West Saticoy Street, 15141-203 West Saticoy Street, and 7611-27 Burnet Avenue.

1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and 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. 07-0166 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 2006-9272 MND] filed on April 28, 2006.

2. ADOPT February 22, 2007 FINDINGS of the Director of Planning as the Findings of the Council.

3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor, the City Planning Commission and the Director of Planning APPROVING a General Plan Amendment to the Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks Community Plan from Low Density to Low Medium II Density Residential land use designation and to include the adjacent site between the subject properties as an “Add Area”(15207 West Saticoy Street) for property at 15215-239 West Saticoy Street, 15141-203 West Saticoy Street, and 7611-27 Burnet Avenue.

4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCES dated February 22, 2007, approved by the Director of Planning and City Planning Commission, effecting a concurrent zone change from R1-1 to (T)(Q)RD2-1 and removal of a Building Line of a variable 22 to 25 feet building line on the north side of Saticoy Street established by Ordinance No. 98019 for the proposed construction of 82 condominium units to be constructed in two phases for properties at 15215-239 West Saticoy Street, 15141-203 West Saticoy Street, and 7611-27 Burnet Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval, as modified. (CPC disapproved a Site Plan Review and Adjustments for this project.)

Said rezoning shall be subject to the permanent “Q” Qualified classification zone limitations as shown on the attached sheets.

5. RESOLVE TO GRANT APPEAL filed by Councilmember Tony Cardenas, (Jim Dantona, Planning Deputy), from the determination of the City Planning Commission (CPC), and THEREBY OVERTURN the decision of the CPC in disapproving Site Plan Review and Adjustments, APPROVE a Site Plan Review and Adjustments for properties at 15215-239 West Saticoy Street, 15141-203 West Saticoy Street, and 7611-27 Burnet Avenue, for the proposed construction of 82 condominium units to be constructed in two phases for the said sites, subject to Conditions of Approval, as modified, and attached to the Committee report. (10 Votes Required to Overturn decision of the CPC)

6. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the zone change ordinance approved by the City Planning Commission on October 26, 2006.

7. INSTRUCT the Planning Department to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.

8. ADVISE the applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.

9. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.

10. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

11. REMOVE (T) Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to this Committee report.

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

Roll Call #5 - Motion (Cardenas - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Greuel, Reyes and

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

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 (LAHD), Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the LAHD’s report of February 15, 2007:

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 21, 2006)

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 10, 2003)

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 15, 2006)

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 11, 2007)

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 10, 2005)

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 17, 2005)

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 31, 2006)

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

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 6, 2006)

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

CD 4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM VICE CHAIR, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE relative to an appeal from part of the Zoning Administrator’s determination to impose conditions on the use of property at 3575 Cahuenga Boulevard.

1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Article VII, Section 1, Class 21(2) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Zoning Administrator as the Findings of the Council.

3. DENY APPEAL filed by Ice Entertainment Corporation/Karim K. Hamza (Adam W. Schorr, Esq., Representative), from determination of the Zoning Administrator in part, and THEREBY IMPOSE conditions with respect to the operation of Club Ice, located at 3575 Cahuenga Boulevard. The appeal is relative to imposed Condition No.10 (No live entertainment) and Condition No. 17 (No cover charge or prepayment for food/beverage services). Since the filing of the appeal, the representative on behalf of the appellant in a letter dated February 5, 2007(attached to file), reported that Ice Entertainment Corporation has vacated the premises and has no interest in the premises or the appeal, and that Mr. Hamza, as the appellant, relinquishes any rights or interest in connection with the appeal.

Applicant: City of Los Angeles, Office of Zoning AdministrationDIR 2006-6023(RV)

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

CD 6 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to the first amendment to a lease with Raytheon Aircraft Services, Inc. (Raytheon) for aviation land as well as hanger and office space at 7240 Hayvenhurst Avenue, near the Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

1. FIND that the first amendment to a lease with Raytheon is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as provided by Article III, Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

2. APPROVE the first amendment to the lease with Raytheon to adjust aviation land and improvement rental rates retroactively, for 1995-2000 and 2000-2005, as well as rates effective February 15, 2005, for aviation land as well as hanger and office space at 7240 Hayvenhurst Avenue, near the VNY; and CONCUR with the Board of Airport Commissioners’ action on February 5, 2007, Board Order No. AO-5051, authorizing the Executive Director of the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to execute said first amendment.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed amendment will generate at least $610,410 in additional revenues from a lump sum retroactive rent payment, or an increase in revenue of $739,556 over the next five years from the retroactive payment plan, and an annual incremental increase in revenue of approximately $260,301 from the rental rates effective February 15, 2005 for the Airport Revenue Fund. Since the LAWA is only bound by the City Debt Management Policies, the City Financial Policies are not applicable. Approval of the proposed amendment will have no impact on the General Fund.

(Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

Roll Call #15 - Motion (Cardenas - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: President Garcetti (1)

CD 6 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 8200 Sepulveda Boulevard.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to Sections 556, 558 and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.

3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated November 27, 2006, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 8200 Sepulveda Boulevard.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Resolution with the County Recorder.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $1,807.23 was paid for processing of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $1,689.00 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $118.23 in accordance with Sections 12.37 and 61.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code respectively. No additional funds will be required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.

Roll Call #5 - Motion (Cardenas - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Greuel, Reyes and

CD 7 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 13168 Van Nuys Boulevard.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to Sections 556, 558 and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.

3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated November 27, 2008, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 13168 Van Nuys Boulevard.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Resolution with the County Recorder.

CD 6 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 7616 North Louise Avenue.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to Sections 556, 558 and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.

3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated November 27, 2006, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 7616 North Louise Avenue.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Resolution with the County Recorder.

CD 6 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 7623 North Kester Avenue.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to Sections 556, 558, and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.

3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated November 27, 2006, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 7623 North Kester Avenue.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Resolution with the County Recorder.

CD 6 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 6824 North Radford Avenue.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated November 27, 2006, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 6824 North Radford Avenue.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Resolution with the County Recorder.

CD 7 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 13405 West Van Nuys Boulevard.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to Sections 556, 558 and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.

3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated November 27, 2008, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 13405 West Van Nuys Boulevard.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Resolution with the County Recorder.

CD 6 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 7534 Laurel Canyon Boulevard.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated November 27, 2006, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 7534 Laurel Canyon Boulevard.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Resolution with the County Recorder.

CD 7 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 13524 West Filmore Street.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to Sections 556, 558 and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.

3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated November 28, 2008, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 13524 West Filmore Street.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Resolution with the County Recorder.

CD 7 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 12783 Herrick Avenue.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to Sections 556, 558 and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.

3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated November 28, 2008, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 12783 Herrick Avenue.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Resolution with the County Recorder.

CD 7 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 11151 Laurel Canyon Boulevard.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to Sections 556, 558 and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.

3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated November 28, 2008, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 11151 Laurel Canyon Boulevard.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Resolution with the County Recorder.

CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 4350 Vantage Avenue.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to Sections 556, 558 and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.

3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated January 23, 2007, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 4350 Vantage Avenue.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Resolution with the County Recorder.

CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 13715 Vanowen Street.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to Sections 556, 558 and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.

3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated January 22, 2007, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 13715 Vanowen Street.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Resolution with the County Recorder.

CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 11582 West Moorpark Street.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to Sections 556, 558 and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.

3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated January 22, 2007, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 11582 West Moorpark Street.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Resolution with the County Recorder.

CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 6716 North Vineland Avenue.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to Sections 556, 558 and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.

3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated January 23, 2007, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 6716 North Vineland Avenue.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Resolution with the County Recorder.

CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 6501 West Foothill Boulevard.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to Sections 556, 558 and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.

3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated January 23, 2007, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 6501 West Foothill Boulevard.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Resolution with the County Recorder.

Roll Call #9 - Motion (Parks - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: President Garcetti (1)

RESOLUTION (PARKS - PERRY - WESSON - GARCETTI) relative to the City’s position in connection with House Resolution (H.R.) 40, the “Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act.”

RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2007-08 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT of H.R. 40, the “Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act,” to acknowledge the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to examine the institution of slavery, subsequently de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African-Americans, and the impact of these forces on living African-Americans, to make recommendations to the Congress on appropriate remedies.

Roll Call #8 - Motion (Rosendahl - Reyes) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Greuel and President Garcetti (2)

RESOLUTION (ROSENDAHL - REYES) relative to declaring February 27, 2007 as Elizabeth Taylor Day in the City of Los Angeles.

RESOLVE to DECLARE the February 27, 2007 as Elizabeth Taylor Day in the City of Los Angeles.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, initiation of litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(c) (one potential case), relative to the transfer of $29,931,300 from the Department of Water and Power Water Revenue Fund to the Reserve Fund of the City during Fiscal Year 2006-07.

ITEM NO. (54) - MEETING HELD - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to settlement in the case entitled Martha Rivera v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 339898. (Plaintiff alleges sexual harassment and discrimination.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on February 9, 2007 - continued from Council meeting of February 21, 2007)

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend $600,000 in settlement of the case entitled Martha Rivera v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 339898, from the Liability Claims Account No. 9770, Fund 100, Department 59.

2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon in said amount payable to Hadsell & Stormer, Attorneys at Law and Martha Rivera.

This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks - Greuel - Rosendahl - Smith “yes”), at its meeting on February 9, 2007, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).

ITEM NO. (55) - MEETING HELD - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to settlement in the case entitled Weinberger v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 342272. (This is an inverse condemnation lawsuit concerning 2916 Beachwood Drive.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on February 9, 2007 - continued from Council meeting of February 21, 2007)

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend $1,375,000 in settlement of the case entitled Weinberger v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 342272, from the Liability Claims Account No. 9770, Fund 100, Department 59.

b. $175,000 payable to Eric Weinberger and Alexandra Weinberger and the Law Offices of Richard Laskin.

3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute the necessary documents to implement the settlement, including a settlement agreement and escrow documents to acquire fee simple title to the subject property at 2916 N. Beachwood Drive, with said title ordered to be taken by the City of Los Angeles through an escrow to be opened at Stewart Title Insurance Company.

4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the Department of General Services to accept the deed on behalf of the City.

This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks - Greuel - Smith “yes”) at its meeting on February 9, 2007, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).

MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA

MOTION (CARDENAS - LABONGE) relative to declaring Sylmar’s Newest Park Opening and Naming Celebration on March 1, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,200).

MOTION (HAHN for GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Chinese New Year Parade on March 3, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).

MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Mary Star of the Sea Church Fiesta on March 18, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).

MOTION (ZINE - SMITH) relative to declaring the Temple Kol Tikvah-Purim Carnival on March 4, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,952).

MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to declaring the Sixth Annual Cherry Blossom Festival on March 31-April 1, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,700).

MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to declaring the 36th Annual BBQ/Auction on May 6, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,168).

MOTION (ZINE - HAHN) relative to declaring Lloyd Levine’s Fit and Fun Challenge on April 7, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,007).

MOTION (ZINE - HAHN) relative to declaring the Sixth Annual Assyrian Festival on April 14-15, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $15,077).

MOTION (ROSENDAHL - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the Ocean Charter School Third Annual Spring Fair on May 19, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $833).

MOTION (PERRY - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Easter Day Celebration on April 8, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,325).

MOTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Festival of Life Easter Celebration on April 7, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,828).

MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to declaring the Saint Charles Church Festival on April 27, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $6,579).

MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Sixth Annual Block Party on March 3, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,243).

MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to a request for an exemption from the Convention Center fee waiver policy for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Colloquium on February 5, 2007.

MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to a request for an exemption from the Convention Center fee waiver policy for Seventh Annual Women’s Health Forum on March 24, 2007.

MOTION (WEISS - ROSENDAHL) relative to relative to installing street banners to encourage the Olympic Organizing Committee to select Los Angeles as the 2016 Olympic site.

MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to amending Council action of January 3, 2007 in connection with the Bangladesh Day Celebration.

MOTION (WEISS - ROSENDAHL) relative to amending Council action of February 21, 2007 in connection with the Kids4Kids 5K Run and Carnival.

MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to the impact that the extension of Daylight Savings Time on the City’s operations.

MOTION (WEISS - ROSENDAHL) relative to contracting with the Westwood Village Improvement Association for sidewalk repairs on Westwood Boulevard between Weyburn and Kinross.

MOTION (HAHN for GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to funding pedestrian improvements to Silverlake Boulevard in Council District 13.

At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:

Ayes, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson and Zine (11); Absent: Huizar, Weiss and President Garcetti (3). Council District Seven Vacant.