ROLL CALL - Members present: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Smith, Weiss, Wesson and Zine (12); Absent: Reyes, Rosendahl and President Garcetti (3).

Roll Call #1 - Motion (Alarcon - Greuel) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12);

ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED JULY 6, 2007

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

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Orion Avenue and Parthenia 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 April 13, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JULY 6, 2007 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

ITEM NO. (2) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED JULY 6, 2007

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

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

ITEM NO. (3) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED JULY 6, 2007

CD 3 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the TOPHAM STREET AND WILBUR AVENUE LIGHTING DISTRICT.

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

ITEM NO. (4) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED JULY 6, 2007

CD 12 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the SUPERIOR STREET AND WHITE OAK AVENUE LIGHTING DISTRICT.

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

ITEM NO. (5) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED JULY 6, 2007

CD 15 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the 11TH STREET AND CABRILLO AVENUE LIGHTING DISTRICT.

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of 11th Street and Cabrillo Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

ITEM NO. (6) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED JULY 6, 2007

CD 3 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the TOPHAM STREET AND LINDLEY AVENUE LIGHTING DISTRICT.

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

ITEM NO. (7) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED JULY 6, 2007

CD 1 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the WILSHIRE BOULEVARD AND BEAUDRY AVENUE LIGHTING DISTRICT.

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

ITEM NO. (8) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED JULY 6, 2007

CD 1 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the LUCAS AVENUE AND EMERALD DRIVE LIGHTING DISTRICT.

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

Roll Call #5 - Motion (Huizar - Weiss) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13);

CD 14 APPEAL filed by April Zimmerman and Scott Robbins (Applicant/Representative), from the Zoning Administrator’s denial of a Conditional Use Permit for the sale and dispensing of beer and wine only for on-site consumption for property at 5924-5930 York Boulevard.

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.

(On May 29, 2007, Council adopted Motion (Huizar - LaBonge) pursuant to Charter Section 245, asserting jurisdiction [Charter Section 245] over the May 14, 2007 action of the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission in approving the Conditional Use, subject to Conditions of Approval.)

(Planning and Land Use Management 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 Planning and Land Use Management Committee at 213-978-1068)

Roll Call #2 - Motion (Perry - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Reyes, Rosendahl and President

CD 9 HEARING COMMENTS relative to application for determination of “Public Convenience or Necessity” for alcohol sales for off-site consumption at Ralphs Freshfare (Grocery Market) located at 645 West Ninth Street.

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Ralphs Freshfare (Grocery Market) located at 645 West Ninth Street, Los Angeles, 90015, will serve the “Public Convenience or Necessity” and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.

2. GRANT the Application for Determination of “Public Convenience or Necessity” for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 645 West Ninth Street.

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

Roll Call #3 - Motion (Zine - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Reyes, Rosendahl and President

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to an amendment to the Los Angeles Administrative Code to authorize voluntary payroll deductions for all City personnel to contribute to the City of Hope.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Zine - Garcetti), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Chapter 4, Article 2, Section 4.203 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, to authorize voluntary payroll deductions for all City personnel to contribute to the City of Hope.

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 #6 - Motion (Zine - Smith) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Reyes and

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to an amendment to revise the composition of the Los Angeles Board of Deferred Compensation.

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Section 4.1407 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, to revise the composition of the Los Angeles Board of Deferred Compensation, to revise the Code to conform with Charter 245, and to make other technical corrections.

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 #3 - Motion (Zine - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Reyes, Rosendahl and President

CD 14 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of Supplemental Tax-Exempt Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds for the Vista Monterey Project.

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION attached to the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report to the Mayor dated April 30, 2007 (attached to the Council file), authorizing the issuance of up to $750,000 in supplemental tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds for the development of the Vista Monterey Project at 4647-51 Huntington Drive.

2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to negotiate and execute the relevant bond documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Funding authority for the tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds are provided from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee, no City funds are being requested at this time. The borrower pays all costs of the issuance of the bonds. Approval of the above recommendations will enable developers to secure funding from tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds to provide affordable housing units to senior citizens. The City's Debt Management Policy is not applicable as there are no City funds being used to issue the bonds.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Amendment No. 6 to the 2004-07 Management Employees Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide a salary for the new paygrade of Telecommunications Regulatory Officer (TRO).

APPROVE Amendment No. 6 to the 2004-07 Management Employees Unit MOU 36 to provide a salary for the new paygrade of TRO.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that replacing one Chief Management Analyst position with the new TRO III position will result in an estimated annual savings of $16,200 to the General Fund.

CD 7 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to a General Plan Amendment for property at 14167 Polk 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 07-1073 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV 2004-7832 MND] filed on October 28, 2005.

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Planning Department, Hearing Officer as the Findings of the Council.

3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION (disapproved by the Mayor, City Planning Commission [CPC] and the Director of Planning), APPROVING a General Plan Amendment to the Sylmar Community Plan from Very Low I Density Residential land use designation to the Low Medium I Density Residential land use designation for the proposed development of 17 residential condominium units, 30 feet in height with 42 parking spaces, for property at 14167 Polk Avenue. (The CPC also denied the request for a zone change, adjustment and building line removal for this project.)

[12 Council Votes Required to Overturn Disapproval of the Mayor and City Planning Commission, pursuant to Charter Section 555(e)]

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

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

CD 15 NEGATIVE DECLARATION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to vacating the alley westerly of Main Street between 108th and 109th Streets in connection with the South Central Fire Station No. 64 Project (VAC E1400896).

1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS that the Initial Study/Negative Declaration for Fire Station No. 64 located at 118 West 108th Street (BE 299-02) prepared by the City of Los Angeles/Bureau of Engineering’s Environmental Management Group and adopted by City Council on September 25, 2002 under Council file No. 02-1706, complies with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines.

2. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of-way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the April 9, 2007 City Engineer report and attached to the Council file:

3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Engineer dated April 9, 2007, as the Findings of the Council.

4. ADOPT the accompanying City Engineer report dated April 9, 2007 to approve the vacation.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that to date, an estimated $2,794.89 in charges have been expended in the investigation and processing of this vacation. Since Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 7.46 exempts all governmental agencies from payment of fees, the processing of this report will be absorbed by the Bureau of Engineering. Maintenance of the public easement by City Forces will be eliminated.

CD 15 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to vacating the T-shaped alley southerly of 108th Street and easterly of Clovis Avenue (VAC E1401013).

1. FIND that the vacation the T-shaped alley southerly of 108th Street and easterly of Clovis Avenue, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines.

2. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of-way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the March 16, 2007 City Engineer report and attached to the Council file:

3. AMEND the March 16, 2007 City Engineer report to delete Conditions 3a and 4a.

4. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Engineer dated March 16, 2007, as amended, as the Findings of the Council.

5. ADOPT the accompanying City Engineer report dated March 16, 2007, as amended, to approve the vacation.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that to date, an estimated $4,356.57 in charges have been expended in the investigation and processing of this vacation. Since Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 7.46 exempts all governmental agencies from payment of fees, the processing of this report will be absorbed by the Bureau of Engineering. Maintenance of the public easement by City Forces will be eliminated.

Roll Call #9 - Motion (Parks - Weiss) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (13); Absent: Reyes and Rosendahl (2)

CD 5 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of implementing DASH service within Century City and making improvements in regional transit access to Century City.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Weiss - Greuel - et al.):

1. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to conduct a feasibility study of DASH service within Century City and further direct the LADOT to include in said study:

a. An examination of all connection options including, but not limited to, internal circulation.

b. A community-based route to include possible connection to the future Exposition Light Rail, and other regional connections.

*c. A large variety of funding sources other than Proposition A and Proposition C, that may be available for the expansion. *(Parks - Weiss)

2. DIRECT the LADOT to study improvements in regional transit access to Century City such as Commuter Express connections to residential areas where concentrations of Century City employees live.

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

Roll Call #4 - Motion (LaBonge - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Reyes, Rosendahl and President

CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of OHIO AND PURDUE AVENUES LIGHTING DISTRICT.

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated May 18, 2007.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 17, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Ohio and Purdue Avenues 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, $428.40 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2008-09 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of BLUFFSIDE DRIVE AND VINELAND AVENUE LIGHTING DISTRICT.

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated May 15, 2007.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 17, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Bluffside Drive and Vineland 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, $199.41 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2008-09 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

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 VIEWCREST ROAD AND LAUREL TERRACE DRIVE LIGHTING DISTRICT.

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated May 15, 2007.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 17, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Viewcrest Road and Laurel Terrace Drive 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, $459 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.

CD 12 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of MASON AND CORBIN AVENUES LIGHTING DISTRICT.

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated May 16, 2007.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 17, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Mason and Corbin Avenues 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, $4,094.10 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.

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 COLDWATER CANYON AVENUE AND RAYMER STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated May 17, 2007.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 17, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Coldwater Canyon Avenue and Raymer Street 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, $477.64 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2008-09 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of KLUMP AVENUE AND MORRISON STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated May 18, 2007.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 17, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Klump Avenue and Morrison Street 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, $783.36 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2008-09 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

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 HAYVENHURST AVENUE AND MOORPARK STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated May 15, 2007.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 17, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Hayvenhurst Avenue and Moorpark Street 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, $253.28 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2008-09 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

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 SAN FERNANDO ROAD AND LOCKHEED DRIVE LIGHTING DISTRICT.

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated May 16, 2007.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of AUGUST 17, 2007 as the hearing date for the maintenance of San Fernando Road and Lockheed Drive 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, $2,788.11 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.

Roll Call #7 - Motion (Hahn - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Reyes and Rosendahl (2)

CD 15 COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE relative to dedicating and naming the lobby at Banning’s Landing Community Center.

1. REQUEST that the lobby within the Banning’s Landing Community Center be dedicated and bear the name “George De La Torre Reception Area” in perpetuity.

2. INSTRUCT the Department of Cultural Affairs to immediately install appropriate signage at the main entrance to the room reflecting this dedication.

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

Roll Call #4 - Motion (LaBonge - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Reyes, Rosendahl and President

CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 4468-74 South Centinela 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 31, 2006, and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 4468-74 South Centinela 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 $1,807.23 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 $1,689 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.

CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 6000 North Lankershim Boulevard.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article VII, 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 May 9, 2007 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 6000 North Lankershim 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 $2,033.00 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.

CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 14309 West Burbank Boulevard.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article VII, 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 May 9, 2007 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 14309 West Burbank 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.

CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 5521-27 North Kester Avenue.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article VII, 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 May 9, 2007 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 5521-27 North Kester Avenue.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles 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 3761 and 3769 Avenida del Sol.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article VII, 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 May 9, 2007 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 3761 and 3769 Avenida del Sol.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.

CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the an offer to dedicate easement for street purpose on Wilkinson Avenue north of Miranda Street (Right of Way No. 36000-1650).

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the dedication of easement for street purpose on Wilkinson Avenue north of Miranda Street (Right of Way No. 36000-1650), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the May 8, 2007 City Engineer report and attached to the Council file.

3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project be forwarded to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $1,605 was paid for the processing of this offer to dedicate pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1. No additional City Funds are needed.

CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 13505 Erwin Street.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article VII, 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 May 17, 2007 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 13505 Erwin Street.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.

CD 4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 11274 La Maida Street.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article VII, 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 May 21, 2007 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 11274 La Maida Street.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.

CD 4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 11323-29 West Huston Street.

1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article VII, 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 May 21, 2007 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 11323-29 West Huston Street.

4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.

Roll Call #8 - Motion (Perry - Weiss) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Reyes and Rosendahl (2)

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

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 15 a. MOTION (HAHN - PARKS) relative to declaring the San Pedro’s 2007 Independence Day Celebration at Cabrillo Beach on July 4, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,880).

CD 15 b. MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Mary Star of the Sea Church Fiesta on July 13-15, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,226).

CD 15 c. MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Old Fort Mac Arthur Days on July 7-8, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,480).

CD 9 d. MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the 49th Annual Obon Carnival on July 7-8, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,741).

CD 4 e. MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to declaring the Lillian Way 9th Annual Block Party on July 4, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,188).

CD 13 f. MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Hollywood Walks to Deliver Event on June 24, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,744).

CD 13 g. MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Thai Town Gateway Inauguration on June 15, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).

CD 13 h. MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Club Element Concert Event on June 13, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).

CD 13 i. MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Oscar Meyer Event on June 13, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).

CD 9 j. MOTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Mural Painting and Celebration on June 23, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,160).

CD 9 k. MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to declaring the Stair Climb to the Top on October 5-6, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $25,350).

CD 9 MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to amending prior Council action of April 14, 2007 declaring the Southern California Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association 2007 Memory Walk a Special Event to provide for certain street closures.

1. DECLARE the Southern California Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association 2007 Memory Walk a "Special Event”, be amended to provide for the following street closures (see attached motion).

2. INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insurance and application requirements.

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

Roll Call #4 - Motion (LaBonge - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Reyes, Rosendahl and President

MOTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to amending prior Council action of June 6, 2007 to the Convention Center Fee Waiver for the Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Public Works Driver’s Safety Summit on June 23, 2007, to amend room rental fees for this event.

1. FIND that the Driver’s Safety Summit event, sponsored by the Bureau of Sanitation, serves a public purpose in that it will provide professional development and safety training to Bureau of Sanitation drivers through educational presentations on Rules of the Road and Driver Safety which will be presented by instructors from the California Highway Patrol’s Commercial Industry Education Program.

2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Convention Center, to make an exception to the Council’s Convention Center waiver policy by waiving a maximum of $1,362.96 in room rental fees for this event.

3. INSTRUCT all concerned departments that should unforeseen circumstances change the actual date of the Special Event, the aforementioned departmental instructions continue to apply.

CD 9 MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PERRY) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for the L-shaped alley between Hope Street and Grand Avenue and 11th and 12th Streets.

1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law for the L-shaped alley between Hope Street and Grand Avenue and 11th and 12th Streets.

2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.

3. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested areas to the Public Works Committee.

4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council’s consideration at the appropriate time under the City’s Street Vacation procedures.

CD 4 MOTION (ROSENDAHL - LABONGE) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for Killion Street easterly of Lankershim Boulevard from Lankershim Boulevard to its easterly terminus.

1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law for Killion Street easterly of Lankershim Boulevard from Lankershim Boulevard to its easterly terminus.

2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.

3. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested areas to the Public Works Committee.

4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council’s consideration at the appropriate time under the City’s Street Vacation procedures.

CD 10 MOTION (ROSENDAHL - WESSON) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for the alley between Barrington and Stoner Avenues from Idaho Avenue to approximately 237 feet southeasterly thereof.

1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law for the alley between Barrington and Stoner Avenues from Idaho Avenue to approximately 237 feet southeasterly thereof.

2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.

3. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested areas to the Public Works Committee.

4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council’s consideration at the appropriate time under the City’s Street Vacation procedures.

CD 4 MOTION (ROSENDAHL - LABONGE) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for the Fair Avenue Vacation District.

2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.

3. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested areas to the Public Works Committee.

4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council’s consideration at the appropriate time under the City’s Street Vacation procedures.

CD 15 MOTION (ROSENDAHL - HAHN) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for Dominguez Avenue between F and G Streets.

2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.

3. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested areas to the Public Works Committee.

4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council’s consideration at the appropriate time under the City’s Street Vacation procedures.

MOTION (GREUEL - ZINE) relative to funding for the installation of lighting on Commerce Avenue in Council District Two.

1. TRANSFER$35,000 from the Council District Two portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Bureau of Street Lighting Fund No. 100/84, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for the installation of lighting on Commerce Avenue in Council District Two.

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

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

CD 4 a. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 61533 for property lying westerly of Wilcox Avenue and northerly of Romaine Street.

CD 15 b. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 54239 for property lying northerly of Plaza del Amo and easterly of Halldale Avenue.

CD 10 c. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 63161 for property lying easterly of Kingsley Drive and northerly of 11th Street.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled People of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles v. Dino’s Victory Roadhouse; and Cross-Complaint Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 353242, Court of Appeal Case No. 2nd Civ. No. B197019.

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee will consider the above matter on June 12, 2007)

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

MOTION (PERRY - ZINE) relative to declaring the GIANT Village Music Festival on July 14, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).

MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Knight Bus Tour on July 7, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,490).

MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the Fourth Annual Juneteenth National Freedom Day on June 19, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).

MOTION (HUIZAR - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the Judge Night and Election Meeting on June 21, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,154).

MOTION (CARDENAS - PERRY) relative to declaring the First Annual Community Walking Groups City-Wide Kick-Off on June 16, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $600).

MOTION (CARDENAS - PERRY) relative to declaring the Lanka Fest on July 4, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,000).

MOTION (CARDENAS - SMITH) relative to declaring the Fire Station No. 81 Grand Opening on July 14, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,648).

MOTION (CARDENAS - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Summer Safe Walk (peace rally) and Community Clean Up on June 20, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $750).

MOTION (CARDENAS - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Community Pride & Restoration Clean-up on June 30, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,500).

MOTION (PARKS - CARDENAS) relative to funds for the 2007 Pan African Film and Arts Festival.

MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to a request for an exemption from the Convention Center fee waiver policy for the Officer Recognition Day event on October 17-18, 2007.

MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to authorizing the City Clerk’s Office use of the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on June 19, 2007.

MOTION (ALARCON - PERRY) relative to an agreement to lease office space for the South Central Neighborhood Council.

MOTION (HUIZAR - PARKS) relative to funding assistance to design and install street banners to help promote the First Annual Concert and Fireworks Show in Boyle Heights on June 30, 2007.

MOTION (CARDENAS - WESSON) relative to an extension for the contract with the law firm of Miller & Van Eaton.

MOTION (PARKS - GREUEL - PERRY) relative to State of California et al. ex rel. Barakat Consulting, Inc. and Samir F. Barakat, et al. vs. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, et al.

Upon her request, and without objections, Councilmember Greuel was excused to leave at 12:00 pm from Council session of Friday, July 6, 2007 due to City Business.

Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Weiss was excused from Council session of Tuesday, June 19, 2007 due to City Business.

Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Alarcon was excused from Council session of Wednesday, June 20, 2007 due to Personal Business.

Motion (Reyes - Greuel) unanimously adopted to excuse Councilmember Wesson from Council session of Wednesday, June 20, 2007 due to City Business.

Ayes, Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Smith, Zine and President Garcetti (11); Absent: Reyes, Rosendahl, Weiss and Wesson (4).

ROLL CALL - Members present: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Smith, Weiss, Wesson and Zine (12); Absent: Reyes, Rosendahl and President Garcetti (3).

Roll Call #1 - Motion (Huizar - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Reyes, Rosendahl and

CD 14 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUIZAR - ROSENDAHL) relative to the transfer of funds in connection with the Alameda Spring Arterial Redesign Phase I.

1. AUTHORIZE the transfer of $200,000 in the Special Gas Tax Contingency for Construction Funds Fund No. 206/50, Account No. A500, to the following listed accounts in the Department of General Services Fund No. 100/40, for street services related with the pedestrian improvements for Alameda Street Project between Los Angeles Street and Cesar E. Chavez Avenue:

Account	Title	Amount

1101	Hiring Hall Salaries	$75,000
1121	Hiring Hall Fringe Benefits	$26,250
3180	Construction Materials Supplies	$98,750

	Total	$200,000

2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to prepare Controller instructions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and to make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action and further AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

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

CD 3 a. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62678 for property lying northerly of Saticoy Street and westerly of Reseda Boulevard.

CD 10 b. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 61943 for property lying westerly of New Hampshire Avenue and southerly of James M. Wood Boulevard.

CD 5 c. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 53351 for property lying southerly of Whitworth Drive and easterly of Rexford Drive.

CD 5 d. PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2004-4986 for property lying westerly of Densmore Avenue and northerly of Ventura Boulevard.

EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES - If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City Council's final action on a matter will become a part of the administrative record.

CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.5 - If a Council action is subject to judicial challenge pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5, be advised that the time to file a lawsuit challenging a final action by the City Council is limited by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 which provides that the lawsuit must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which the Council’s action becomes final.

Councilmember Perry moved, seconded by Councilmember LaBonge, that the Special Council meeting adjourn.

Ayes, Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Smith, Weiss, Wesson and Zine (12); Absent: Reyes, Rosendahl and President Garcetti (3).