Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am
(For further details see Official Council Files)
(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)
ROLL CALL - Members present: Alarcon, Cardenas, Hahn, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Rosendahl, Weiss, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (11); Absent: Greuel, Huizar, Reyes and Smith (4).
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
APRIL 18, 2007
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - NONE
PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIR -
An opportunity for public testimony was provided.
ROLL CALL NUMBER (#) - INDICATES THE ORDER IN WHICH THE ITEMS WERE ACTED
UPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
Items Noticed for Public Hearing - Items 1-2
ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED
ON MAY 15, 2007
Roll Call #1 - Motion (LaBonge - Rosendahl) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12);
Absent: Perry, Reyes and Smith (3)
CDs 4 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the HIGHLAND AND
& 13 FRANKLIN AVENUES (RE-BALLOT) STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Highland and Franklin Avenues (Re-ballot) Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on February 16, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on MAY 15, 2007 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (2) - CONTINUED TO MAY 15, 2007
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Weiss - Reyes) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12);
Absent: Perry, Reyes and Smith (3)
CD 5 APPEAL filed by Aaron Friedland (Stephen Friedland, Representative) from part of the determination of the Central Area Planning Commission (CAPC) in sustaining the decision of the Zoning Administrator’s determination in modifying Condition No.16a (Environmental Conditions) to permit the construction, use and maintenance of a mixed use project having a floor area ratio (FAR) of 3.0:1 (48,351 square feet) in lieu of the permitted FAR of 1.5:1 (24,175 square feet) in the C4-1-0 Zone for property at 8525 West Pico Boulevard. (The CAPC also approved Zone Variances and Adjustment for this project.)
Applicant: Fred Kimabakhsh, 8525 Pico LLC;
Shahab Ghods, Representative ZA 2005-6604-ZV-YV-ZAA-2A
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 3-15
ITEM NO. (3) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
Roll Call #7 - Motion (Zine - Weiss) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes and Smith (3)
ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 4.2010 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to authorize the extension of the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) for certain members of the Fire and Police Pension Plan and to make other technical corrections to the plan.
(10 VOTES REQUIRED)
(Continued from Council meeting of March 27, 2007)
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Zine - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes and Smith (3)
(Item Nos. 4-6)
ITEM NO. (4) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATION
CD 8 ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending an agreement with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) for the synthetic track at Crenshaw High School.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Parks - Perry):
INSTRUCT the City Engineer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to the Proposition K - L.A. for Kids Grant Agreement, between the City of Los Angeles and LAUSD for the synthetic track at Crenshaw High School (Contract No. C-108156), to extend the term for construction including all closeout activities from June 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (5) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATION
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to initiating proceedings for the 2007-08 Proposition K assessment.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to initiate proceedings for the 2007-08 Proposition K assessment which instructs the City Engineer to present a report to Council which describes the capital improvements to parks and recreation facilities citywide to be undertaken in the upcoming fiscal year, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that approval of the resolution will initiate proceedings to levy the annual $25 million Proposition K assessment which will be used to fund park and recreation improvements citywide.
ITEM NO. (6) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a response by the Department of Fire and Police Pensions to a Los Angeles Times article on the San Francisco Retirement System.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Department of Fire and Police Pensions report relative to a response to a Los Angeles Times article on the San Francisco Retirement System, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (7) - CONTINUED TO MAY 8, 2007
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Greuel - Huizar) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12);
Absent: Perry, Reyes and Smith (3)
CD 2 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal on Specific Plan Exceptions, Variances, Zoning Administrator Adjustments, Adaptive Reuse Project Permit, Conditional Use Permit, Project Permit Compliance, and Site Plan Review for property at various addresses on Agnes and Ben Avenues and West Chandler Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency in the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 06-3246 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 2006-3931-MND] filed on July 14, 2006.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Planning Commission (CPC), as the Findings of the Council.
3. RESOLVE TO DENY APPEAL filed by Mitchell Karasov (Corin L. Kahn, Representative) from the entire determination of the CPC, and THEREBY APPROVE: (a) Various Specific Plan Exceptions from the Valley Village Specific Plan for Sites 1-4; (b) Variances for Sites 1-4; (c) Zoning Administrator Adjustments for Site 3 and 4; (d) Zoning Administrator’s Determination to permit an adaptive reuse project on Site 4, and to incorporate incentives and exceptions permitted by Section 12.24.x.1(b)(2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC); (e) a Conditional Use to permit deviations from the Commercial Corner Development provisions of Section 12.22.A.23 of the LAMC; (f) a Project Permit Compliance Review of the Valley Village Specific Plan; and, (g) a Site Plan Review for a project consisting of more than 50 dwelling units. The project is for a proposed approximately 185,897 square foot joint live/work and residential condominium development project consisting of a total of 153 dwelling units (127 residential and 26 joint live/work units) on four sites, in the [Q]C2-1VL, C2-1 and RD1.5-1 Zones, subject to Conditions of Approval, as modified by the Planning and Land Use Management Committee, for property at:
Site 1: 5404 Agnes Avenue, 5405 Ben Avenue, 12011 West Chandler Boulevard
Site 2: 5409 Agnes Avenue, 12033-53 West Chandler Boulevard
Site 3: 5339-45 Agnes Avenue, 12032-40 West Chandler Avenue
Site 4: 5334 and 5342 Agnes Avenue, 12000-20 West Chandler Boulevard
The modified Condition of Approval is relative to number A.5. Site Plan (modified Condition to be added as a second unnumbered paragraph to Condition A.5. Site Plan) and should read as follows:
“Driveway to be located in the alley north of Site 2 as far to the east (towards Agnes Avenue) as practicable to minimize impacts on the commercial property north of the alley.”
Applicant: Chandler Corner, LLCCPC 2006-3930 SPE SPP SPR CU ZV ZAA ZAD
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CPC reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 24, 2007
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 24, 2007)
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Zine - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes and Smith (3)
(Item Nos. 8-9)
ITEM NO. (8) - ADOPTED
CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal from the entire determination of the Zoning Administrator in retaining and modifying conditions on the operation of property at 5657 Melrose Avenue (The Larchmont).
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. DENY APPEAL filed by Steve Edelson (CLR Enterprises, Inc., c/o Lee Rabun Representative) from the entire determination of the Zoning Administrator, and THEREBY IMPOSE conditions in order to mitigate detrimental impacts to the surrounding neighborhood with respect to the operation of “The Larchmont” (formerly Martini Lounge) located at 5657 Melrose Avenue.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles, Office of Zoning AdministrationDIR 2002-4222(RV)(PA1)
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 - APRIL 24, 2007
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 24, 2007)
ITEM NO. (9) - ADOPTED
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Training Evaluation and Management System (TEAMS) II systems development projects, and transfer of funds for continuing technical support and related activities.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to TRANSFER funds from the General Fund, Unappropriated Balance, LAPD Consent Decree Account in the amount of $1.6 million to the TEAMS II Special Fund, and APPROPRIATE the same amount into the TEAMS II Special Fund No. 47C/28, Account No. A101, TEAMS II Miscellaneous.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, to:
a. Amend the contract for Sierra Systems Group, Inc., to increase the not-to-exceed amount to $17.6 million.
b. Amend the contract with BearingPoint, Inc., to increase the not-to-exceed amount to $7.4 million.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that the recommended transfer of $1.6 million will be from the General Fund, Unappropriated Balance. Adopting this recommendation is in compliance with City financial policies in that these funds were included in the Fiscal Year 2006-07 Budget.
ITEM NO. (10) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Greuel - Zine) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes and Smith (3)
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant award from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) traffic safety enforcement operations and strategies.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police to:
a. Accept the STEP grant award in the amount of $1,180,389 from OTS, effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2008.
b. Execute the STEP Grant Agreement on behalf of the City and submit all necessary documents relative to the grant award and to negotiate, execute, and submit any other necessary agreements and documents relative to the grant, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
2. APPROVE a Reserve Fund advance in the amount of $82,389; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to TRANSFER said amount from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and APPROPRIATE therefrom to Police Department Grant Fund No. 339/70, Account No. A527, with the Reserve Fund advance to be reimbursed upon receipt of grant funds from the OTS.
3. PURCHASE or LEASE equipment, including computers, supplies, educational and promotional items, and travel in a total amount of $82,389 in the following amounts from City approved vendors or through the City’s informal procurement process:
a. Minor equipment and computers in the amount of $14,589.
b. Supplies in the amount of $5,000.
c. Educational and promotional items in the amount of $46,800.
d. Travel in the amount of $16,000.
4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
a. Expend up to $1,098,000 for sworn overtime associated with this program.
b. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor, receive and deposit STEP grant receipts into Police Grant Fund No. 339/70, Revenue Source Code No. 3410, State Grants, and expend funds for grant-eligible overtime salaries and operating costs consistent with the grant award.
5. TRANSFER, upon receipt of grant funds, reimbursement grant receipts up to $1,098,000 for sworn overtime from Police Grant Fund No. 339/70, Revenue Source Code No. 3410 to Fund No. 100/70, Revenue Source Code No. 4610.
6. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that OTS has awarded the City approximately $1.2 million for the implementation of STEP to improve traffic safety and reduce fatalities and injuries in traffic collisions. This grant award will reimburse the City for all overtime and direct costs associated with this program. A Reserve Fund advance of $82,389 is required to fund this program on an interim basis. Full payment of the Reserve Fund advance from the grant is anticipated by the second quarter of 2007-08. Accepting the grant and approving the above recommendations are in compliance with City financial policies as the grant funds are fully reimbursing the General Fund for grant eligible activities.
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Zine - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes and Smith (3)
(Item Nos. 11-12)
ITEM NO. (11) - ADOPTED
CD 9 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the temporary closure of the east-west and north-south alley southerly of 33rd Street between Wadsworth and Central Avenues.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the temporary closure of the east-west and north-south alley southerly of 33rd Street between Wadsworth and Central Avenues, 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 east-west and north-south alley southerly of 33rd Street between Wadsworth and Central Avenues, as depicted in the map accompanying the December 28, 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 upon Council approval.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION for the temporary closure of the east-west and north-south alley southerly of 33rd Street between Wadsworth and Central Avenues.
4. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Engineer dated December 28, 2006 as the Findings of the Council.
5. ADOPT the accompanying City Engineer report dated December 28, 2006 to approve the temporary closure of the east-west and north-south alley southerly of 33rd Street between Wadsworth and Central Avenues.
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.
ITEM NO. (12) - ADOPTED
CD 2 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to naming a one-block portion of Ventura Place between Laurel Canyon and Ventura Boulevards “Dr. Betty Berzon Place.”
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Greuel - Rosendahl):
1. NAME a one-block portion of Ventura Place between Laurel Canyon and Ventura Boulevards “Dr. Betty Berzon Place.”
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to post the appropriate sign(s) at the location detailed above in Recommendation No. 1 to implement the naming a one-block portion of Ventura Place between Laurel Canyon and Ventura Boulevards “Dr. Betty Berzon Place.”
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (13) - REPORT AND ADDITIONAL MOTION ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Greuel - Parks) and Additional Motion Adopted, Ayes (12);
Absent: Perry, Reyes and Smith (3)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Bandit Taxicab Enforcement Program (BTEP).
Recommendations for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the March 21, 2007 Los Angeles Police Commission and April 2, 2007 Los Angeles Department of Transportation reports relative to the BTEP, inasmuch as these reports are submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ADOPTED
ADDITIONAL MOTION (GREUEL - ZINE)
Recommendation for Council action:
REQUEST the City Attorney to report to the Transportation Committee on how the City can pursue bandit taxicab enforcement and the possibility of re-instituting 30-days seizures of vehicles.
ITEM NO. (14) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #9 - Motion (Greuel - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes and Smith (3)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s compliance with the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements for traffic safety around schools.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Greuel - LaBonge):
1. NOTE and FILE the March 12, 2007 Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report relative to compliance with the FHWA MUTCD requirements for traffic safety around schools, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
2. DIRECT the LADOT to report back to Council on the status of the City’s compliance with the FHWA MUTCD requirements for traffic safety around schools every 120 days.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that the cost of installing approximately 2,700 regulatory and warning signs is approximately $400,000 and will be accomplished within the LADOT’s budget.
ITEM NO. (15) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #10 - Motion (Zine - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes and Smith (3)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Rate Adjustments for Private Ambulance Services in the City of Los Angeles in Fiscal Year (FY) 2006-07.
Recommendations for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the April 4, 2007 Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report relative to ambulance rates for FY 2006-07, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 16-39
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Rosendahl - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes and Smith (3)
(Item Nos. 16-19)
ITEM NO. (16) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS -
SET FOR HEARING JUNE 26, 2007
CD 5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of SUNSET BOULEVARD AND WESTGATE AVENUE LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 1, 2007.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 26, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Sunset Boulevard and Westgate Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,829.46 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2007-08 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: June 18, 2007)
ITEM NO. (17) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS -
SET FOR HEARING JUNE 26, 2007
CD 6 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of SHELDON STREET AND TELFAIR AVENUE LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 13, 2007.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 26, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Sheldon Street and Telfair Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $614.12 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2007-08 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: June 18, 2007)
ITEM NO. (18) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS -
SET FOR HEARING JUNE 26, 2007
CD 15 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of PLAZA DEL AMO AND HALLDALE AVENUE LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 13, 2007.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 26, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Plaza Del Amo and Halldale Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $91.80 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2007-08 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: June 18, 2007)
ITEM NO. (19) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS -
SET FOR HEARING JUNE 26, 2007
CD 2 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of RANCHITO AVENUE AND SHERMAN WAY LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 13, 2007.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 26, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Ranchito Avenue and Sherman Way Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $275.40 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2007-08 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: June 18, 2007)
ITEM NO. (20) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Roll Call #11 - Motion (LaBonge - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes and Smith (3)
CD 3 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of storm drain easement for drainage purposes lying on Vanalden Avenue southwesterly of La Barca Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-1584).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that the quitclaim of storm drain easement for drainage purposes lying on Vanalden Avenue southwesterly of La Barca Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-1584) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. FIND that quitclaim of sanitary sewer easement as described in Recommendation No. 1 is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
3. APPROVE the quitclaim of storm drain easement for drainage purposes lying on Vanalden Avenue southwesterly of La Barca Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-1584) as shown colored red on Exhibit A of the February 21, 2007 City Engineer report and attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition:
That petitioner make satisfactory arrangements with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering with respect to the payment of document recording fee.
4. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated February 21, 2007, to approve the petitioner's request for the quitclaim of storm drain easement for drainage purposes lying on Vanalden Avenue southwesterly of La Barca Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-1584).
5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE authorizing the quitclaim of storm drain easement for drainage purposes lying on Vanalden Avenue southwesterly of La Barca Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-1584).
6. INSTRUCT the Real Estate Division, Bureau of Engineering, to record and deliver the necessary quitclaim deed or deeds to the person/s legally entitled thereto.
7. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action and ordinance to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.
8. AFFIRM that if the Council adds, removes or modifies any of the previously stipulated conditions, the accompanying ordinance be considered null and void and a new ordinance shall be procured.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $4,280 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Rosendahl - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes and Smith (3)
(Item Nos. 21a-27)
ITEM NO. (21) - ADOPTED
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 April 16, 2007:
CD 8 a. Property at 2002 East 92nd Street (Case No. 4743).
Assessor I.D. No. 6046-003-021
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 5, 2006)
CD 9 b. Property at 1150 West 52nd Street (Case No. 12455).
Assessor I.D. No. 5002-028-028
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 28, 2006)
CD 9 c. Property at 1601 South Main Street (Case No. 24707).
Assessor I.D. No. 5133-006-001
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 4, 2007)
CD 8 d. Property at 10415 South Broadway (Case No. 42148).
Assessor I.D. No. 6074-004-015
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 22, 20007)
CD 2 e. Property at 6915 North Fulton Avenue (Case No. 74789).
Assessor I.D. No. 2328-022-036
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 7, 2007)
CD 10 f. Property at 2867 South Edgehill Drive (Case No. 77236).
Assessor I.D. No. 5051-011-013
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 15, 2007)
CD 15 g. Property at 24814 South Avalon Avenue (Case No. 78924).
Assessor I.D. No. 7404-022-030
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 22, 2007)
CD 15 h. Property at 1060 North Lagoon Avenue (Case No. 86605).
Assessor I.D. No. 7420-025-017
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 1, 2007)
ITEM NO. (22) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 3661 North Berry 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 March 9, 2007, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 3661 North Berry Drive.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,033 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $1,900 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $133 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. (23) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 3649 North Berry 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 March 9, 2007, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 3649 North Berry Drive.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,033 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $1,900 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $133 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. (24) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 11258 West Laurie 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 March 9, 2007, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 11258 West Laurie Drive.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,033 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $1,900 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $133 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. (25) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 14 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 4227 North Scandia Way.
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 March 9, 2007, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 4227 North Scandia Way.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,033 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $1,900 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $133 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. (26) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 14 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 4221 North Scandia Way.
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 March 9, 2007, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 4221 North Scandia Way.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,033 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $1,900 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $133 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. (27) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 8231 Foothill 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 March 9, 2007, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 8231 Foothill Boulevard.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,033 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $1,900 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $133 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. (28) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Roll Call #11 - Motion (LaBonge - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes and Smith (3)
CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 7502 West Foothill 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 March 9, 2007, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 7502 West Foothill Boulevard.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,033 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $1,900 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $133 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 (Rosendahl - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes and Smith (3)
(Item Nos. 29-34)
ITEM NO. (29) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 5715 North Woodman 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 March 9, 2007, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 5715 North Woodman Avenue.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,033 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $1,900 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $133 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. (30) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 15146 West Moorpark Street.
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 March 9, 2007, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 15146 West Moorpark Street.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,033 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $1,900 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $133 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. (31) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 6 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 12017 West Hart Street.
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 March 9, 2007, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 12017 West Hart Street.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,033 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $1,900 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $133 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. (32) - ADOPTED - FORTHWITH
CDs 1 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to instructing the Los Angeles
& 13 Department of Transportation (LADOT) to install permanent ceremonial street signs identifying the location of certain Historic-Cultural Monuments.
Recommendation for Council action:
DIRECT the LADOT to install permanent ceremonial street signs identifying the location of the following Historic-Cultural Monuments:
a. Echo Park Lake: Historic-Cultural Monument No. 836 (four signs located at major entrances to the park)
b. Jensen Recreation Center, 1700 Sunset Boulevard: Historic-Cultural Monument No. 652
c. Paul Landacre Residence, 2006 EL Moran Street: Historic-Cultural Monument No. 839
d. Mack Sennett Studios, 1712 Glendale Boulevard: Historic-Cultural Monument No. 256
e. Chavez Ravine Arboretum, Elysian Park: Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 48
f. Barlow Sanitorium, 2000 Stadium Way: Historic-Cultural Monument No. 504
g. Residence, 817 North Glendale Boulevard: Historic-Cultural Monument No. 257
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (33) - ADOPTED
CD 6 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (CARDENAS - ZINE) relative to removing the “Tow-Away No-Stopping 10 PM to 5 AM Nightly” parking restrictions along Saticoy Street, between Ventura Canyon and Greenbush Avenue.
Recommendation for Council action:
DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to remove the “Tow-Away No-Stopping 10 PM to 5 AM Nightly” parking restrictions along Saticoy Street, between Ventura Canyon and Greenbush Avenue.
(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (34) - ADOPTED
CD 12 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (SMITH - GREUEL) relative to installing a handicapped parking space on the east side of McLennan Avenue, just north of the residential driveway of 16922 San Jose Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344.
Recommendation for Council action:
DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to install a handicapped parking space on the east side of McLennan Avenue, just north of the residential driveway of 16922 San Jose Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344.
(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (35) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #11 - Motion (LaBonge - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes and Smith (3)
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 9 a. MOTION (PERRY - HAHN) relative to declaring the 71st Street Block Club Party on April 22, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
CD 13 b. MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the NFL Before Draft Party on April 18, 2007 a Special Event (event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and cost associated with this event).
CD 14 c. MOTION (HUIZAR - ALARCON) relative to declaring the Immigration Fair/Feria de Inmigracion on April 21-22, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,537).
CD 15 d. MOTION (HAHN - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Annual Cinco De Mayo Festival on May 5-6, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,452).
CD 11 e. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - SMITH) relative to declaring the Cinco De Mayo Parade on May 5, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,158).
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Rosendahl - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes and Smith (3)
(Item Nos. 36-38)
ITEM NO. (36) - ADOPTED - FORTHWITH
CD 4 MOTION (LABONGE - GREUEL) relative to installing street banners identifying the NoHo Arts District.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the street banner identifying the NoHo Arts District, as a “City of Los Angeles Non-Event,” Street Banner Program.
2. APPROVE the content of the street banners for the above specified event.
ITEM NO. (37) - ADOPTED
CD 14 MOTION (HUIZAR - ALARCON) relative to the closure of the alley known as Blackstone Court between Ninth Street and Olympic Boulevard.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESCIND the Council action of October 2, 1990 (Council file No. 90-0941) authorizing the Los Angeles Universal Cathedral to close the alley known as Blackstone Court between Ninth Street and Olympic Boulevard each weekend, inasmuch as the conditions at the location have completely changed in the intervening time since the original Council action and the adjacent property owners and tenants now need to be able to access their alley on a seven days a week basis, including weekends.
ITEM NO. (38) - ADOPTED
CD 4 MOTION (LABONGE - GREUEL) relative to funding assistance to the Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council for the construction of the Moorpark median on Moorpark Street and Moorpark Way in Toluca Lake.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services to prepare a contract, agreement or other necessary contractual document with the Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council, for execution by the Councilmember of the Fourth District, for the above traffic mitigation median and residential gateway, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
2. AUTHORIZE Council District Four to enter into a $40,000 contract, agreement or other necessary contractual document with the Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council to perform the above work. The contract, agreement or other necessary contractual document shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Description of the work to be performed, estimated completion date, and an advance payment provision, as appropriate.
3. INSTRUCT the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting to make a $40,000 advance payment from the Council District Four portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council to perform the work described above.
4. REQUEST and AUTHORIZE the Controller to make a $40,000 advance payment from the Council District Four portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council, upon receipt of an advance payment request invoice, as appropriate.
5. INSTRUCT the Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council to submit to the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting an invoice for the traffic mitigation median and residential gateway, along with a detailed accounting of actual expenditures, and return any unspent funds within thirty days of completion of this project.
6. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to make technical corrections or clarifications as may be necessary to implement the intent of this Motion.
ITEM NO. (39) - MAP APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
Roll Call #11 - Motion (LaBonge - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes, Smith (3)
CD 11 FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62776 for property lying northerly of Mayfield Avenue and westerly of Westgate Avenue.
(Approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with
attached security documents)
(ADOPT City Engineer Report)
(ADOPT Bond No. C-111551)
(Quimby Fee: $138,322)
Applicants: Westgate Mayfield, LLC
Jack Little Co.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Bank of America Farmers’ Market on April 27, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to declaring the WalkAmerica 2007 on April 28, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the special tribute event in memory of the late Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald on April 30, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).
MOTION (CARDENAS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Help Keep it Clean Community Clean Up on April 28, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,500).
MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the 120th Anniversary Celebration on May 16, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $485).
MOTION (PERRY - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Juror Appreciation Week Kick-Off on May 14, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
MOTION (CARDENAS - ALARCON) relative to declaring the St. Elisabeth’s Community Festival and Fair on May 3-6, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,000).
MOTION (HUIZAR - ALARCON) relative to declaring the Youth March - Legalize My Parents Event on April 29, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $10,036).
MOTION (WESSON - WEISS) relative to declaring the Mercury Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Celebration on April 19, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $6,712).
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Fourth of July Block Party on July 7, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,368).
MOTION (PARKS - ZINE) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Taja Jones for an additional 60 days.
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - LABONGE) relative to authorizing the Department of Public Works use of the City Hall Tower - Tom Bradley Room on May 16, 2007.
MOTION (PERRY - CARDENAS) relative to security and anti-vandalism signs at the Goodyear Industrial Tract.
MOTION (HUIZAR - LABONGE) relative to funding assistance for the installation of a telephone system in the new Council District Fourteen district office in Eagle Rock.
MOTION (PERRY - CARDENAS) relative to donated food and supplies for use as part of the City’s annual Environmental Service Fair.
MOTION (PARKS - PERRY - HAHN - ROSENDAHL) relative to community input regarding the reappointment of the Chief of Police.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS
Motion (Garcetti - Greuel) unanimously adopted to excuse Councilmember LaBonge from Council sessions of Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday May 1, May 2 and May 4, 2007 due to City business.
Upon his request and without objections, Councilmember Weiss was excused from Council sessions of Tuesday and Wednesday July 10 and July 11, 2007 due to Personal business.
Upon his request and without objections, Councilmember Zine was excused from Council sessions of Tuesday and Wednesday May 8 and May 9, 2007 due to City business.
Upon her request and without objections, Councilmember Hahn was excused to leave at 11:45 a.m. from Council session of Wednesday, May 2, 2007 due to City business.
Upon his request and without objections, Councilmember Rosendahl was excused from Council session of Tuesday, May 8, 2007 due to City business.
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
07-0997 - Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald Garcetti - All Councilmembers
Lt. Commander Kevin J. Davis Garcetti
Sandra Veronica Torres Alarcon - All Councilmembers
David Halberstam Rosendahl
Margaret Johnson Rosendahl
Dame D. Fowles Wesson
Ayes, Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Rosendahl, Weiss, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes and Smith (3).
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: Frank T. Martinez, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL