AGENDA
LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007
10:00 A.M.
Bannings Landing Community Center
100 East Water Street
Wilmington, CA 90744
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President |
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ERIC GARCETTI, Thirteenth District |
ED P. REYES, First District |
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DENNIS P. ZINE, Third District |
President Pro Tempore |
TOM LABONGE, Fourth District |
WENDY GREUEL, Second District |
JACK WEISS, Fifth District |
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TONY CARDENAS, Sixth District |
Assistant President Pro Tempore |
VACANT, Seventh District |
JAN PERRY, Ninth District |
BERNARD C. PARKS, Eighth District |
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HERB J. WESSON, JR., Tenth District |
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BILL ROSENDAHL, Eleventh District |
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GREIG SMITH, Twelfth District |
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JOSE HUIZAR, Fourteenth District |
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JANICE HAHN, Fifteenth District |
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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.
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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
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Bannings Landing Community Center, 100 East Water Street, Wilmington - 10 am
Roll Call
Approval of the Record of Proceedings of the Council Meeting of
February 23, 2007
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Public Testimony on Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Special Presentation - Item 1
ITEM NO. (1)
HARBOR DEPARTMENT TO REPORT on the status of waterfront development in Wilmington, and related matters.
Item for Which Public Hearing Has Been Held - Item 2
ITEM NO. (2)
CD 4 ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION, approved by the City Planning Commission, effecting a zone change from R3-1 to [Q]RD1.5-1 within the Sherman Oaks-Studio City-Toluca Lake-Cahuenga Pass Community Plan for properties in Subarea A: 3148, 3154, 3160, 3165, 3168, 3170, Barbara Court; 3216, 3227, 3223, 3217, 3213, 3209 Bennett Drive; 3187, 3188 Cadet Court; 3200, 3202, 3204, 3206, 3208, 3210, 3222 Dos Palos; and 3159 Oakcrest Drive; and from R3-1-1 to [Q]RD1.5-1 within the Hollywood Community Plan for properties in Subarea B: 3121, 3117, 3109, 3101, 3057, 3051, 3045, 3041, 3033, 3029 and 3023 Hollycrest Drive to correct inconsistent zoning for 25 lots within the subject Community Plans, subject to Conditions of Approval.
(Communications from the Mayor, Director of Planning, and City Planning Commission adopted on February 21, 2007)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 3-19
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (3)
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 February 16, 2007:
CD 14 a. Property at 1110 South Dacotah Street (Case No. 23769).
Assessor I.D. No. 5190-005-012
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 16, 2006)
CD 14 b. Property at 907 North Mott Street (Case No. 23885).
Assessor I.D. No. 5177-014-015
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 8, 2006)
CD 1 c. Property at 3905 North Figueroa Street (Case No. 34459).
Assessor I.D. No. 5451-009-006
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on December 5, 2006)
CD 13 d. Property at 115 North Catalina Street (Case No. 37098).
Assessor I.D. No. 5518-019-012
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 11, 2006)
CD 8 e. Property at 223 East Colden Avenue (Case No. 40606).
Assessor I.D. No. 6052-012-018
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 22, 2006)
CD 13 f. Property at 3701 North Fletcher Drive (Case No. 44116).
Assessor I.D. No. 5458-030-029
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 17, 2006)
CD 4 g. Property at 4617 West Council Street (Case No. 81534).
Assessor I.D. No. 5516-027-011
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 24, 2007)
ITEM NO. (4) - Motion Required
CD 9 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 1024 South Grand Avenue, known as the Grand Avenue Night Club.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
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. RESOLVE TO GRANT IN PART/DENY IN PART APPEAL filed by Gary Warfel/The Titan Organization, from the determination of the Zoning Administrator in part, in imposing Condition No. 3.a. (Security Guard); Condition No. 9 (Hours); and Condition No.14 (Seating), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the Zoning Administrator in imposing the conditions, with modification to Condition No. 3.a., as shown in the attachment to the Committee report, to specify that the guards shall wear a uniform acceptable to the Los Angeles Police Department as evidence by a written document so describing, with respect to the operation of a restaurant and ballroom, doing business as Grand Avenue Night Club, located at 1024 South Grand Avenue.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles, Office of Zoning AdministrationDIR 2006-7318 (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.
TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 14, 2007
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 7, 2007)
ITEM NO. (5) - Motion Required
CDs 8, 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE L.A. FOR KIDS STEERING COMMITTEE and RESOLUTIONS relative
& 13 to authorization to submit Proposition 40 - California Cultural and Historical Endowment Grant Proposals for Round Three.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City departments and agencies, as contained in the report attached to this Council File, to submit grant applications to the California Cultural and Historical Endowment for consideration of Proposition 40 funding for the following projects: Camp Radford Restoration (Citywide), Echo Park Boathouse (CD 13), Engine Company 23 (CD 9), The Hollyhock House (Barnsdall Park - CD 13), and Vision Theater Phase I (CD 8).
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as required by the State of California authorizing the General Manager(s) or Chief Executive Officer(s) of the respective departments or agencies to represent the City, negotiate and execute resulting agreements.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION (Attachment 3 of the report) to include the City’s 2007-08 State Legislative Program SUPPORT of the five projects (Camp Radford Restoration, Echo Park Boathouse, Engine Company 23, The Hollyhock House (Barnsdall Park), and Vision Theater Phase I) submitting applications for the Proposition 40 - California Cultural and Historical Endowment Grant.
4. INSTRUCT all City departments/agencies applying for the State grants, as detailed in the report attached to this Council File, to report back to the L.A. for Kids Steering Committee on the outcome of their grant requests prior to accepting any grant awards, in order to assess any potential General Fund Costs.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that submission of these grant proposals will not have an immediate fiscal impact on the General Fund as the matching fund requirement for each proposal has been fulfilled by the project’s previously established budget, which includes funding sources such as Proposition K, Proposition 12, Proposition 40 or other non-General Fund sources.
(Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (6) - Motion Required
CD 5 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 4161 High Valley Road.
Recommendations for Council action:
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 4161 High Valley Road.
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.
ITEM NO. (7) - Motion Required
CD 4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 1311 North Mansfield Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
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 1311 North Mansfield Avenue.
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 state transfer documents in the amount of 18.23 in accordance with Sections 12.37 and 61.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code respectively.
ITEM NO. (8) - Motion Required
CD 5 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 3309 North Coy Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
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 3309 North Coy Avenue.
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.
ITEM NO. (9) - Motion Required
CD 4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 2775 North Creston Drive.
Recommendations for Council action:
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 2775 North Creston Drive.
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 Municipal Code respectively. No additional funds will be required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.
ITEM NO. (10) - Motion Required
CD 15 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 25405 South Normandie Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
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 25405 South Normandie Avenue.
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.
ITEM NO. (11) - Motion Required
CD 6 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 6607 Sepulveda Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action:
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 6607 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.
ITEM NO. (12) - Motion Required
CD 6 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 6451 North Woodley Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
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, 2006, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 6451 North Woodley Avenue.
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.
ITEM NO. (13) - Motion Required
CD 4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 6425 West Weidlake Drive.
Recommendations for Council action:
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 6425 West Weidlake Drive.
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.
ITEM NO. (14) - Motion Required
CD 4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 6435 West Weidlake Drive.
Recommendations for Council action:
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 6435 West Weidlake Drive.
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.
ITEM NO. (15) - Motion Required
CD 4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 6447 West Weidlake Drive.
Recommendations for Council action:
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 6447 West Weidlake Drive.
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 7 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.
ITEM NO. (16)
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.
CD 8 a. MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the University of Southern California’s 124th Commencement Ceremonies on May 9-11, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $49,344).
CD 8 b. MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Los Angeles Urban League’s Second Annual Community Showcase in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza on February 24, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $6,570).
CD 11 c. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - REYES) relative to declaring the Trees to the Sea 2007 on March 10, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
CD 6 d. MOTION (CARDENAS - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Family Health Fair on March 11, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $600).
CD 15 e. MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Third Annual City of Los Angeles 5K Run/Walk for Victims’ Rights on March 31, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $8,000).
CD 6 f. MOTION (CARDENAS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Fourth Annual Panorama City-Van Nuys Spring Parade on April 29, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,208).
CD 6 g. MOTION (CARDENAS - SMITH) relative to declaring the Council District Six and Help Keep it Clean Community Clean Up on February 24, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,500).
CD 1 h. MOTION (REYES - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the 27th Annual Ceremony to Honor Cuauhtemoc on February 24, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,500).
CDs 4&9 i. MOTION (PERRY - LABONGE - HAHN) relative to declaring the Los Angeles St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 16, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,000).
CD 5 j. MOTION (WEISS - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Annual Purim Carnival on March 4, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $312).
CD 5 k. MOTION (WEISS - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Walk-a-Mile in Her Shoes - Men’s March to End Violence Against Women on April 28, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,188).
CD 13 l. MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the LAX event on February 23, 2007 a Special Event (event sponsor to reimburse the City for all fees and costs incurred).
CD 13 m. MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the premiere of Wild Hogs on February 27, 2007 a Special Event (event sponsor to reimburse the City for all fees and costs incurred).
CD 13 n. MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Avalon event on February 21, 2007 a Special Event (event sponsor to reimburse the City for all fees and costs incurred).
CD 13 o. MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Club Social and Vanity Fair event on February 25, 2007 a Special Event (event sponsor to reimburse the City for all fees and costs incurred).
CD 5 p. MOTION (WEISS - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Pre-Oscar Party on February 24, 2007 a Special Event (event sponsor to reimburse the City for all fees and costs incurred).
ITEM NO. (17)
CD 10 MOTION (WESSON - WEISS - ROSENDAHL) relative to installing street banners announcing the 120th Anniversary of the Palms Community and to promote the Palms Neighborhood Council from March 2007 - March 2008.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the Street Banner Program identifying the 120th Anniversary of the Palms Community and to promote the Palms Neighborhood Council street banner program, as a “City of Los Angeles Event,” for the period of March 2007 - March 2008.
2. APPROVE the content of the street banners for the above specified event.
3. APPROVE the continuation of the street banner installation program, as described above, should unforseen circumstances change the actual period of the street banner installation.
ITEM NO. (18)
CD 9 MOTION (PERRY - HAHN) relative to a Neighborhood Council lease agreement at 4523 South Main Street in Council District Nine.
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 Vernon/Main Neighborhood Council, and Ruth Rivers, the terms and conditions outlined in the attached Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement dated February 8, 2007, attached to the Council file.)
ITEM NO. (19)
CD 8 MOTION (PARKS - CARDENAS) relative to amending Council action of January 9, 2007 in connection with the donation of surplus computers (Council file No. 06-2711).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the City Attorney to expedite preparation of the appropriate documents to effectuate the sale and transfer of ten surplus computers for the below market value of $1.00 each to the Lula Washington Dance Theatre, and to notify the Councilmember of the Eighth District.
2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to inform the Lula Washington Dance Theatre [Erwin Washington, 3773 South Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016, (323) 292-5852] that the surplus computers must be claimed within 60 days from the date of Council approval of the request, at which time it will revert to the City’s surplus equipment pool for disposal by the Department of General Services.
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