ROLL CALL - Members present: LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Weiss, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn and Huizar (5).

Roll Call #1 - Motion (Rosendahl - Wesson) Adopted to Continue for Ballot Tabulation Results, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Alarcon,

ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - HEARING CONTINUED AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON JULY 20, 2007

CD 6 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the COHASSET STREET AND VINELAND AVENUE NO. 1 (REBALLOT) LIGHTING DISTRICT.

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Cohasset Street and Vineland Avenue No. 1 (Reballot) Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on April 27, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JULY 20, 2007 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

ITEM NO. (2) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - HEARING CONTINUED AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON JULY 20, 2007

CD 11 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the PLAYA VISTA DEVELOPMENT PHASE 2 LIGHTING DISTRICT.

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Playa Vista Development Phase 2 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 - HEARING CONTINUED AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON JULY 20, 2007

CD 3 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the TAMPA AVENUE AND WYANDOTTE STREET NO. 1 LIGHTING DISTRICT.

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Tampa Avenue and Wyandotte Street No. 1 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 - HEARING CONTINUED AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON JULY 20, 2007

CD 6 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the VOSE STREET AND BURNET AVENUE NO. 2 LIGHTING DISTRICT.

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Vose Street and Burnet Avenue No. 2 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 - HEARING CONTINUED AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON JULY 20, 2007

CD 14 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the TOLAND WAY AND ARMADALE AVENUE LIGHTING DISTRICT.

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Toland Way and Armadale 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 - HEARING CONTINUED AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON JULY 20, 2007

CD 10 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the SAN MARINO STREET AND MARIPOSA AVENUE LIGHTING DISTRICT.

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of San Marino Street and Mariposa 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 - HEARING CONTINUED AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON JULY 20, 2007

CD 6 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the WYANDOTTE STREET AND CEDROS AVENUE LIGHTING DISTRICT.

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Wyandotte Street and Cedros 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 - HEARING CONTINUED AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON JULY 20, 2007

CD 2 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the GLENOAKS BOULEVARD AND VINEDALE STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.

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

ITEM NO. (9) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - HEARING CONTINUED AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON JULY 20, 2007

CD 5 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the WHITSETT AVENUE AND HUSTON STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.

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

ITEM NO. (10) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - HEARING CONTINUED AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON JULY 20, 2007

CD 4 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the BONNER AVENUE AND CUMPSTON STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.

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

ITEM NO. (11) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - HEARING CONTINUED AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON JULY 20, 2007

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

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

ITEM NO. (12) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - HEARING CONTINUED AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON JULY 20, 2007

CD 11 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the ARMACOST AVENUE AND SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD LIGHTING DISTRICT.

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

Roll Call #2 - Motion (LaBonge - Weiss) Adopted to Confirm Assessment, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn and Huizar (5)

CD 4 HEARING APPEALS against the annual confirmation of assessments and an increase in assessments by three percent for maintenance of the sidewalks of “WILSHIRE MIRACLE MILE SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE DISTRICT.” W.O. E6000022

CD 5 HEARING APPEALS against the annual confirmation of assessments for maintenance of the sidewalks of “VENTURA BOULEVARD (KESTER AVENUE TO BEVERLY GLEN BOULEVARD) SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE DISTRICT.” W.O. E6000067

CD 6 HEARING APPEALS against the annual confirmation of assessments for maintenance of the sidewalks of “VAN NUYS BOULEVARD AND VICTORY BOULEVARD (AND OTHER STREETS) SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE DISTRICT.” W.O. EXX71822

CD 5 HEARING APPEALS against the annual confirmation of assessments for maintenance of the sidewalks of “WESTWOOD VILLAGE SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE DISTRICT.” W.O. EXX71375

Roll Call #3 - Motion (Wesson - Perry) Adopted to Grant Application, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn and Huizar (5)

CD 10 HEARING COMMENTS relative to application for determination of “Public Convenience or Necessity” for alcohol sales for off-consumption at City Market located at 3500 West Sixth Street.

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at City Market located at 3500 West Sixth Street, 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 3500 West Sixth 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 #4 - Motion (Perry - Wesson) Adopted to Grant Application, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn and Huizar (5)

CD 9 HEARING COMMENTS relative to application for determination of “Public Convenience or Necessity” for alcohol sales for on-site consumption at The Doheny located at 714 West Olympic Boulevard.

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at The Doheny located at 714 West Olympic Boulevard, will serve the “Public Convenience or Necessity” and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.

2. GRANT the Application for Determination of “Public Convenience or Necessity” for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at 714 West Olympic Boulevard.

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.

Applicant: Cedd Moses - Spirited Ventures 6, Inc. (CLR Enterprises, Inc./Lee Rabun, representative)

Roll Call #7 - Motion (Rosendahl - Zine) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn and Huizar (5)

CD 11 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT and CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER and RESOLUTION relative to an additional series of Tax-exempt Certificates of Participation, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2 million for the benefit of the Westview School, a California Non-profit Corporation, or a Related Entity.

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

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

Roll Call #8 - Motion (Wesson - Reyes) Adopted to Refer, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn and Huizar (5)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (WESSON - REYES) relative to various actions concerning a dollar for dollar exchange of approximately $4.1 million in Community Redevelopment Agency General Revenue Reserves for 33rd Program Year Community Development Block Grant funds in the Human Services Delivery System.

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

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

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR and MEMBER, HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE relative to a dollar for dollar exchange of Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) General Revenue Reserves for 33rd Program Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the Human Services Delivery System (HSDS).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), CRA, the General Manager, Community Development Department (CDD), or designees, to enter into a cooperation agreement and implementation agreements, as necessary to effectuate the exchange of CDBG funds for CRA General Revenue to support the Community Base Development Organizations (CBDO), subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

2. AUTHORIZE the CEO, CRA, the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), and the Executive Director, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), or designees, to enter into a cooperation agreement and implementation agreements, as necessary to effectuate the allocation of CRA General Revenue in the amount of $3.1 million for the Year Round Homeless Shelter Program, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

a. Establish new Account No. C900 titled Swap for HSDS and appropriate $985,520 within CRA Special Revenue Fund No. 505.

b. Decrease appropriations in the amount of $1,900,685 from Account No. C501 CBDO-HSDS-Unallocated within the Community Development Trust Fund No. 424.

c. Establish new account C702 CRA Projects and appropriate $1,900,685 within the Community Development Trust Fund No. 424.

d. Decrease appropriations from the 2007-08 Homeless Shelter Program by $3,165,165 within the Affordable Housing Trust Fund No. 44G.

e. Establish new account C900 titled Swap HSDS and appropriate $3,165,165 within General Fund Various Programs Fund No. 551.

f. Transfer cash in the amount of $3,165,165 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund No. 44G to CDD’s General Fund Various Programs Fund No. 551.

a. Prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with these actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and request the Controller to implement these instructions.

b. Prepare and execute the necessary and appropriate documentation to effectuate the 33rd Program Year substantial change amendment, and on behalf of the City, to submit these documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager of LAHD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with these actions (to receive CRA General Revenue funds), subject to the approval of the CAO and request the Controller to implement these instructions.

6. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), in cooperation with LAHSA, to track Year Round Shelter program expenditures for the purpose of resolving any issues associated with the use of CRA General Revenue for this program.

7. INSTRUCT the CDD to report to Council in 30 days relative to the status of the evaluation of the HSDS and to provide a plan to ensure that CBDO’s recommended for the 34th Program Year CDBG funds are eligible.

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

Roll Call #5 - Motion (Rosendahl - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn and Huizar (5)

ITEM NO. (21) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION - SEE FOLLOWING

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT relative to funding recommendations for the 2007-08 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Request for Proposals and the execution of corresponding contracts.

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

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

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE relative to funding recommendations for the 2007-08 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Request for Proposals (RFP) and the execution of corresponding contracts and contract amendments.

APPROVE the recommendations contained within the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated June 22, 2007 (attached to the Council file).

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact on the City's General Fund. All recommendations contained in its report involve federal funds allocated to the HOPWA Program in the 33rd Program Year Consolidated Plan.

ITEM NO. (22) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING

CD 11 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT and CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of Tax-exempt Certificates of Participation, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20 million for the benefit of the Windward School, a California Non-profit Corporation, or a Related Entity.

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

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

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of Tax-exempt Certificates of Participation (COPs), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20 million, for the benefit of the Windward School or a Related Entity.

1. FIND that the Windward School Project (Project) is necessary and appropriate to accomplish City, community, and economic development objectives.

2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION (attached to the Community Development Department (CDD) transmittal dated May 16, 2007) relating to the authorization, execution, and issuance of up to $20 million in tax-exempt COPs by the City of Los Angeles for the Project.

a. Negotiate and execute all documents and agreements required for the execution and delivery of the COPs for the Project, subject to review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

6) Any other documents, agreements, or certificates necessary for the execution and delivery of the COPs, including a Tax Regulatory Agreement.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no General Fund impact. Approval of the recommendations enables the City to issue up to $20 million in Series 2007 tax-exempt COPs for the Windward School, the Borrower under this issuance. This action complies with City financial and debt management policies in that bond proceeds are generated from investor capital and require no pledge of public funds for their backing, security, or repayment. The outstanding debt will be repaid from operating revenues of the Borrower. The City is not providing any financial assistance.

ITEM NO. (23) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT relative to the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Los Angeles Probation Department to accept $116,000 in Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds to support the L.A. Bridges I Gang Prevention Programs at the Bret Harte and Stevenson Middle Schools.

(Ad Hoc Committee on Gang Violence and Youth Development waived consideration of the above matter)

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

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

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE relative to the acceptance of $116,000 in Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds to support L.A. Bridges I Gang Prevention Programs.

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

a. Negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Los Angeles Probation Department (substantially as reflected in Attachment A of the CDD transmittal dated June 4, 2007) to accept $116,000 in U.S. Department of Justice, JAG funds (formerly Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) funds) to support the L.A. Bridges I Program at the Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School and the Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School for the period of performance effective from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

b. Prepare Controller instructions relative to any technical adjustments related to this action, subject to the approval of City Administrative Officer(CAO), and Request the Controller to implement the instructions.

a. Establish a new account A300 titled County JAG (LLEBG) and appropriate $116,000 within LA Bridges Grant Fund No. 40L.

3. INSTRUCT the CAO, or designee, to report with a recommendation relative to the utilization of $116,000 in available General Funds to address either the pending CDD request to address shortfalls to the 2007-08 L.A. Bridges I and II Program (identified in Council file No. 07-1959) or another identified City priority.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional General Fund impact beyond the 2006-07 General City Purposes allocation for the L.A. Bridges I Program. The recommendations of this report authorize the acceptance of $116,000 in federal JAG funds to support the L.A. Bridges I Program at the Bret Harte and Robert Louis Stevenson Middle Schools for work performed during Fiscal Year 2006-07. The JAG funds will be used to reimburse the City the amount of $116,000. These actions comply with the City Financial Policies in that the proposed allocation is balanced against established revenue as approved in prior Council actions.

(The Ad Hoc Committee on Gang Violence and Youth Development waived consideration of this matter)

ITEM NO. (24) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT relative to submitting the 2008-09 Community Services Block Grant Community Action Plan to the State of California Department of Community Services and Development.

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

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

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE relative to submitting the 2008-09 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Community Action Plan (CAP) to the State of California Department of Community Services and Development.

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Development Department (CDD), or designee, to sign and submit the 2008-2009 CAP to the State of California Department of Community Services and Development by June 30, 2007, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

2. DIRECT the CDD to report back to Council within 30 days with a copy of the final CAP subsequent to its submission and provide such recommendations as may be needed to effectuate the CAP.

Roll Call #9 - Motion (Perry - Reyes) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn and Huizar (5)

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES REPORT relative to a request to City departments to report on soil and groundwater contamination issues associated with Rocketdyne and recommendations for future Environmental Impact Reports.

1. DIRECT the relevant City departments and agencies to report on soil and groundwater contamination issues associated with the Rocketdyne Santa Susana Field Lab, located in the Chatsworth area adjacent to the City, with an emphasis on radioactive components, detonated toxins, and related contaminants.

2. DIRECT the relevant City departments to include language in future Environmental Impact Reports requiring developers to test for dangerous chemicals in the soil and groundwater within a two mile radius of the site within the City.

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

Roll Call #5 - Motion (Rosendahl - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn and Huizar (5)

ITEM NO. (26) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT AND COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE relative to various actions related to Request for Proposals results for the 2007-08 Senior Social Services and Caregiver Support Programs.

1. APPROVE the recommendations in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated May 22, 2007 (attached to the Council file) as amended, to exclude designating a service provider for a single Family Caregiver contract allocated $170,000 in grant monies.

2. INSTRUCT the Department of Aging to report back to Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee in 30 days relative to the excluded service provider for the single Family Caregiver contract.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional impact on the General Fund beyond the $1.9 million in General City Purposes funding included in the 2007-08 City Budget for the provision of Senior congregate and home delivered meals. The above recommendations are in compliance with City Financial Policies in that the direct and administrative costs associated with the Department of Aging Senior Social Services and Caregiver Support (SS&CS) Programs are fully funded by a combined total of $21.9 million in City, federal and state monies. This funding level includes a City General Fund appropriation of $1.9 million, $3.6 million in City Proposition A monies for Senior Multipurpose Center shuttle services and a combined $16.4 million in federal and state grant funds. Continuation of the SS&CS funding beyond June 30, 2007 is subject to the availability of future federal, state and City funding.

ITEM NO. (27) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEES’ REPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Proposition O (Prop O) Clean Water General Obligation Bond Projects - Sixth Funding Request.

1. APPROVE $25 million in Prop O funding for land acquisition for the Taylor Yard River Park Project - Parcel G2.

2. APPROVE the amount of $135,577,945 in Prop O funding for project implementation costs for the following six projects:

Project	Title	Amount
01-9	Los Angeles Zoo Parking Lot: Demonstration on Environmental Sustainability Project	$13,904,243
01-14	Hansen Dam Recreational Area Parking Lot and Wetlands Restoration Project	2,220,702
01-22e	Temescal Canyon Recreation Center Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Project	18,646,000
01-22f	Westchester-LAX Stormwater BMP Project	32,722,000
01-22g	Penmar Water Quality Improvement & Runoff Reuse Project	23,585,000
01-52b	Trash TMDL Implementation Phase III: Catch Basin Opening Screen Covers	44,500,000
	Total	$135,577,945

3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Chief Legislative Analyst to review the financial condition of the Prop O Bond Fund and report back to Council with appropriate recommendations.

4. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works and the CAO to make technical corrections relative to the actions approved by the Council and the Mayor on this matter and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement those corrections.

5. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation to report back to the Committee on strategies for pursuing other funding sources.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the Prop O Bond Program authorized the issuance of bonds in the amount of $500 million for construction of projects to improve water quality in July 2004. Of the $500 million, Council has approved $307.9 million for projects, consultant support and staff. The approval of the projects in this request will bring the total amount of Prop O funds approved to $468.5 million. The requested $160.6 million in this report represents total project costs that are projected to be expended over the course of the next several years as these projects are initiated and completed. The recommendations are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies, as funding for the proposed projects is provided from bond funds which are supported by tax revenue.

The amount of $45 million in bonds has been issued for authorized expenditures. Bonds will be recommended for issuance in future years based on project schedules and the amount of funding required for project implementation each fiscal year.

There is an estimated additional annual cost to the General Fund of $986,000 to $1.9 million for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) costs for the recommended projects. The O&M costs will be addressed through the City's annual budgetary process.

(Budget and Finance 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 Budget and Finance Committee at 213-978-1075.)

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Proposition O (Prop O) Clean Water General Obligation Bond projects - sixth funding request.

1. CONCUR with the recommendations of the Energy and Environment Committee relative to the Proposition O Clean Water General Obligation Bond Projects, sixth funding request.

2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to explore the possibility of using the allocated funding as leverage for State infrastructure bonds and report back within 30 days with an estimate of funding to be freed by the infrastructure bonds for other projects.

3. INSTRUCT the CAO to report back to the Budget and Finance Committee in 60 days relative to staffing costs associated with the Prop O Clean Water General Obligation Bond projects and any impact to the Prop O Bond projects should staffing costs be more than anticipated.

There is an estimated additional annual cost to the General Fund of $986,000 - $1.9 million for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) costs for the recommended projects. The O&M costs will be addressed through the City's annual budgetary process.

Roll Call #6 - Motion (Perry - Garcetti) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn and Huizar (5)

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the following properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP), inasmuch as the owner(s) have corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of June 21, 2007:

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 26, 2007)

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 1, 2007)

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 15, 2007)

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 12, 2007)

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 18, 2007)

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 2, 2007)

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

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 15, 2007)

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

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 10, 2006)

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE relative to the re-release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Family Caregiver Services for Clients with English Language Barriers.

1. APPROVE new service categories for the Family Caregiver Program administered by the Department of Aging (Aging) to include senior caregivers age 60 or above, who possess either an English language barrier or provide care for another senior diagnosed with dementia.

a. Re-release the RFP for Family Caregiver Care Management Program for Non- or Limited English Speaking Groups, substantially in the form included in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report attached to the Council file and subject to City Attorney approval as to form and legality.

b. Increase the monthly contract compensation level for the service provider subsequently selected under the Family Caregiver RFP For Those Caring For Someone With Dementia, for services beginning July 1, 2006, until such time as Council and the Mayor act upon the results of the RFP bid process reflected under Recommendation No. 2. a., by an amount not to exceed an additional monthly compensation level of $14,166, with the actual amount of additional funding, if any, subject to the terms of the Departments’s interim service plan that will be negotiated prior to the start of the 2007-08 service contract.

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

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that adoption of the above recommendations will have no impact on the General Fund. The recommendations comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that a total of up to $170,000 in Older Americans Act, Title III grant monies will fully fund the service contract awarded under the second release of the RFP for the Family Caregiver Program for clients with English language barriers.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS relative to exempting one Emergency Preparedness Coordinator position from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

RESOLVE that one Emergency Preparedness Coordinator position, in the Department of Emergency Preparedness, BE EXEMPTED from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to City Charter Section 1001(d)(4). This position is grant funded and was approved by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners on May 10, 2007.

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

Roll Call #10 - Motion (Garcetti - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn and Huizar (5)

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 13 a. MOTION (GREUEL for GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the King of Los Angeles event on June 23, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).

CD 13 b. MOTION (GREUEL for GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Amusement Park event on June 26, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).

CD 13 c. MOTION (GREUEL for GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Bicycle Film Festival Block Party on July 1, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,320).

CD 13 d. MOTION (LABONGE for GARCETTI - PARKS) relative to declaring the BET Awards Post Party on June 26, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).

CD 8 e. MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Third Annual Unity Day on June 23, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $312).

CD 11 f. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - WEISS) relative to declaring the Corinth Avenue Fourth of July Block Party on July 4, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,071).

CD 11 g. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - WEISS) relative to declaring the Halderman Street Block Party on July 4, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,573).

CD 8 h. MOTION (PARKS - WESSON) relative to declaring the Creative Arts Emmy Awards Presentation on September 8, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $10,000).

CD 8 i. MOTION (PARKS - WESSON) relative to declaring the 59th Annual Emmy Awards Presentation on September 16, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $35,000).

CD 7 j. MOTION (ALARCON - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Hansen Dam Sprint Triathlon on August 19, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,822).

CD 10 k. MOTION (WESSON - REYES) relative to declaring the 28th Street Neighbors Picnic on July 4, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).

CD 1 l. MOTION (REYES - WESSON) relative to declaring the Highland Park Car Show on June 24, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,000).

CD 9 m. MOTION (PERRY - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Art, Music and Fashion Show on June 30, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).

CD 12 n. MOTION (SMITH - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the 32nd Navasartian Games on July 3-7, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $14,276).

CD 15 o. MOTION (HAHN - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Harbor City Recreational Center Carnival on June 29-30, and July 1, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $748).

Roll Call #6 - Motion (Perry - Garcetti) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn and Huizar (5)

CD 11 MOTION (ROSENDAHL - SMITH) relative to a personal services contract with Mary E. Misono to provide services to the Eleventh Council District.

1. APPROVE the personal services contract with Mary E. Misono to provide services to the Eleventh Council District from July 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007 in an amount not to exceed $24,000 from funds available in the Council Office Budget.

2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the Eleventh Council District to execute said contract on behalf of the City.

3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for the Fiscal Year 2006-07.

MOTION (HUIZAR - ZINE) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the sexual assault of a seven-year old boy on June 3, 2007.

1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the sexual assault of a seven-year old boy on June 3, 2007, in the El Sereno area of Los Angeles.

2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.

Roll Call #10 - Motion (Garcetti - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn and Huizar (5)

CD 11 FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62377 for property lying northeasterly of Sawtelle Boulevard and southeasterly of Regent Street.

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

CD 8 MOTION (PARKS - ZINE) relative to declaring the Dia de El Salvadoreno Festival on August 5-6, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $7,500).

CD 8 MOTION (PARKS - ZINE) relative to declaring the Fifth Annual Brynhurst Avenue Block Club Fourth of July Party on July 4, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $312).

CD 9 MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the 67th Annual Festival on August 18-26, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,700).

CD 5 MOTION (WEISS - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Ayres Avenue Fourth of July Block Party on July 4, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,188).

CD 11 MOTION (ROSENDAHL - SMITH) relative to declaring the Keep L.A. Running on July 15, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,600).

CD 13 MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to installing street banners announcing the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council Election on September 29, 2007.

CD 5 MOTION (ROSENDAHL - WEISS) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings to vacate the excess right-of-way along the northeasterly side of Lookout Mountain Avenue adjacent to Lots 213, 215 and 217.

MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to authorizing the Information Technology Agency (ITA) use of the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on August 23, 2007.

MOTION (PERRY - SMITH) relative to a route change for the Los Angeles Triathlon.

MOTION (LABONGE - GARCETTI) relative to requesting a briefing/progress report on the Sister City programs of the City of Los Angeles.

MOTION (REYES - ZINE) relative to an amendment to the existing contract with Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI).

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

RESOLUTION (GARCETTI - REYES - ET AL) relative to declaring July 6, 2007 as Frida Kahlo Day in the City of Los Angeles.

Councilmember LaBonge moved, seconded by Councilmember Reyes, that the Council meeting adjourn, due to the lack of a quorum.

Ayes, LaBonge, Parks, Reyes, Rosendahl, Wesson and President Garcetti (6); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, Perry, Smith, Weiss and Zine (9).

ROLL CALL - Members present: LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Weiss, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn, Huizar (5).

Roll Call #2 - Motion (Perry - Weiss) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn and Huizar (5)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Mr. H. David Nahai to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners.

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. H. David Nahai to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners for the new term ending June 30, 2012, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Nahai resides in Council District Five. (Current Commission gender composition: M=2; F=3)

Roll Call #1 - Motion (Perry - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn and Huizar (5)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Ms. M. Teresa Villegas to the Environmental Affairs Commission.

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Ms. M. Teresa Villegas to the Environmental Affairs Commission for the new term ending June 30, 2012, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Villegas resides in Council District One. (Current Commission gender composition: F=5)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS (BOARD) relative to authorization to execute Project, Right-of-Entry, and Operation and Maintenance Agreements with property owners impacted by the Hollywood Reservoir Landslide and Slope Improvement Project and related matters.

CONCUR with the Board action of June 19, 2007, Resolution 007-240, authorizing the execution of Project, Right-of-Entry, and Operation and Maintenance (PROM) Agreements with property owners impacted by the Hollywood Reservoir Landslide and Slope Improvement Project; and authorizes Department of Water and Power (DWP) General Manager to negotiate and execute Access Agreements with adjacent property owners to provide access to the Project area.

Fiscal Impact Statement : The DWP reports that the funding included in the Budget is adequate to fund the DWP's responsibilities under the PROM Agreements and the Access Agreements.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) relative to the City’s position on HR 2015 (Frank), the “Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007.”

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Hahn - Rosendahl - Garcetti), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2007-08 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT of HR 2015 (Frank), the “Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007,” that would prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity and URGE sponsors of this legislation to remove the exemptions currently contained in the bill.

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

(Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CD 2 FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 63472 for property lying easterly of Whitsett Avenue and southerly of Valley Spring Lane.

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

Ayes, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Weiss, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn and Huizar (5).