8.     APPROVE an adjustment, disapproved by the CPC, and the Director of Planning, to permit eight feet of parking space between residential buildings on the same lot lieu of the required minimum ten feet; and to permit 100 square feet of usable open space to be located in the required side yard which is otherwise not permitted for property at 14167 Polk Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Applicant: Patrick McCarthy CPC 2006-0630 GPA ZC ZAA BL

                 9.     RESOLVE TO GRANT APPEAL filed by Patrick McCarthy (Pauline Amond and Associates, Representative), from the entire determination of the CPC, in disapproving a proposed zone change from RA-1-K to RD3-1-K and building line removal for a 45-foot building line established by Ordinance No. 99113 for the development of 17 residential condominium units, 30 feet in height with 42 parking spaces, for property at 14167 Polk Street. (An associated adjustment request was also denied by the CPC for this project).

(Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by Council on June 15, 2007)

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

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 24, 2007

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 24, 2007)

ITEM NO. (25)

07-1780

CD 11       MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change at 1730 Sawtelle Boulevard.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

                 1.     FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency in the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 07-1780 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV 2006-8129 MND] filed on November 29, 2006.

                 2.     ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Planning Commission (CPC) as the Findings of the Council.

                 3.      PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the CPC, effecting a zone change from C2-IVL to (T)(Q)RAS4-1VL for the proposed construction of a four-story, 55-unit condominium development, which includes 42 residential condominium units and 13 joint live-work condominium units, with 137 parking spaces, on a 25,612 net square-foot site for property at 1730 Sawtelle Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Applicant: Wellesley Manor Corp. CPC 2006-8133 VZC SPR

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

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

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

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

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

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

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 17, 2007)

ITEM NO. (26)

07-0959

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a summary of citywide outside counsel expenditures for Fiscal Year (FY) 2006-07 as of December 31, 2006.

Recommendations for Council action:

                 1.     NOTE and FILE the City Attorney report relative to a summary of citywide outside counsel expenditures for FY 2006-07 as of December 31, 2006, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.

                 2.     REQUEST the City Attorney to submit to the Budget and Finance Committee on a quarterly basis a summary of citywide outside counsel expenditures. Future reports should include information relative to Community Redevelopment cases and Workers’ Compensation cases in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) categories.

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

(Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the above matter.)

ITEM NO. (27)

07-0938

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Environmental Affairs Department (EAD) report regarding a request for authorization to accept and expend grant funds from Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee, and related matters.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

                 1.      AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to accept, on behalf of the City, the amount of $2,040,000 from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC), to be used toward the purchase of 102 compressed natural gas commuter express transit buses.

                 2.      AUTHORIZE the Controller to DEPOSIT the grant receipts of $2,040,000 from the MSRC into the following LADOT account: Proposition A Local Transit Assistance Fund No. 385/ 94, Revenue Source No. 3734 - Reimbursement from Other Agencies.

                 3.      AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the LADOT, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

                 4.      AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the LADOT, or designee, to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, all grant contracts, agreements, and amendments with grantor agencies and contractors, as necessary, to fully implement the above mentioned LADOT project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

                 5.      DIRECT LADOT to follow all grant requirements and conditions, including record keeping and reporting as required by the MSRC grant contract.

                 6.      AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the EAD, or designee, to accept, on behalf of the City, the amount of $10,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), via their contractor, Research and Development Solutions, LLC (RDS), to be used toward the City's participation in the nationwide Clean Cities Program, a U.S. DOE program that collects alternative fuel use data from our City fleets, performs associated grant research, and promotes the use and deployment of alternative fuel vehicles though outreach and educational events.

                 7.      AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish a new account entitled Clean Cities Programmatic Support Grant Account No. 269C, Fund No. 528/37.

                 8.      AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the EAD to prepare, subject to the approval of the CAO, Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with the above action and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

                 9      AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the EAD, or designee, to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, all grant contracts, agreements, and amendments with grantor agencies and contractors as necessary to fully implement the above EAD project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

                 10.    DIRECT the EAD to follow all Clean Cities Programmatic Support requirements, including preparation of the two required progress reports to RDS, a U.S. DOE contractor.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The EAD reports that acceptance of the MSRC grants provides $2,040,000 from the MSRC to be used toward the purchase of 102 compressed natural gas commuter express buses. Acceptance of the U.S. DOE Programmatic Support funding provides $10,000 from RDS, a U.S. DOE Contractor, to be used toward alternative fuel vehicle data collection, alternative fuel vehicle/facility grant research and application preparation, and other outreach activities included under the City of Los Angeles Clean Cities Program. The total amount of awards and funding to be accepted is $2,050,000. There will be no impact to the General Fund from accepting the grant funds.

ITEM NO. (28)

07-2209

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners (Board) request for authorization for Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. to assist with seawater desalination pilot Project.

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the Board action on July 3, 2007, Resolution 008-003, authorizing the execution of Agreement No. 47680, between Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., for assistance necessary to implement the Scattergood Seawater Desalination Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 and a duration of 48 months.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that proposed Agreement No. 47680 will have no impact on the City General Fund; therefore, the City's Financial Policies are not applicable. The CAO further reports that the LADWP states that the task orders identified under Agreement No. 47680 will not exceed $1,200,000. The cost of the equipment to support the pilot project will not exceed $1,025,000. The total amount requested is $2,225,000. Funds for Agreement No. 47680 and the required equipment are available in the Water Revenue Fund, Functional Item No. 22160. Funding for the remaining three years of the project will be subject to inclusion of sufficient funds in the annual LADWP budget. In addition, the Department may be reimbursed for the project in the amount of $1,569,300 through state and federal grants. Therefore, the actual net cost to the Department may be $655,700, not including LADWP staff time and related expenses.

                                                              TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 7, 2007

                                                   (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 17, 2007)

ITEM NO. (29) - Motion Required

07-0600-S1 

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) relative to the proposed 2007-08 CRA Budget.

(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)

ITEM NO. (30) - Motion Required

07-2329 

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Bonds for the rehabilitation of the Van Nuys Apartments for low-income seniors, located at 210 West Seventh Street, and related actions.

(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)

ITEM NO. (31)

06-0795

CD 3         HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to increasing the contract with Main Street Canoga Park (MSCP) by $45,360 for the continuation of landscaping, maintenance, marketing efforts, and other related activities.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), or designee, to:

                 a.     Execute an amendment to Contract No. 502751, as amended, with MSCP, increasing the contract amount by $45,360 from $201,800 to $247,160, using Assembly Bill 1290 funds ($30,360) and Reseda-Canoga Park Tax Increment Funds ($15,000), for continuation of MSCP’s landscaping and maintenance program currently underway in the Canoga Park business district and to provide for continuation of other program activities, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

                 b.     Amend the adopted Fiscal Year 08 Work Program and Budget by transferring $30,360 from Work Objective RP2990 (AB1290 Work Program) to Work Objective RP2610 (Business Education).

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

ITEM NO. (32)

07-1882

HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to awarding purchase orders to Herman Miller Workplace for up to $200,000 per year, for a term not to exceed five years, for the purchase of office furniture; and to En Pointe Technologies P.C. Specialists/Technology Integration Group (En Pointe) and GST Inc. (GST) for up to $600,000 for the purchase of technology upgrades.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), or designee, to:

                 a.     Award a contract to Herman Miller Workplace for the purchase of office furniture and seating, for an amount not to exceed $200,000 per year, for a term not to exceed five years, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

                 b.     Award a purchase order to En Pointe and GST, for the purchase of computer software and hardware in an amount not to exceed $600,000.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no General Fund impact. The funding source for the requested actions will be CRA overhead.

ITEM NO. (33)  

07-0002-S82

INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s position on House Resolution (HR) 1593 and Senate Bill (SB) 1060, the Second Chance Act of 2007, which would authorize the use of grants for the planning and implementation of reentry programs for offenders who are transitioning back into the general population.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Huizar - Parks), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2007-08 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT of HR 1593 and SB 1060, the Second Chance Act of 2007, which would authorize the use of grants, issued by the United States Department of Justice, for the planning, implementation, and improvement of reentry programs for adult and juvenile offenders who are transitioning back into the general population.

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

ITEM NO. (34)

07-0002-S107

INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s position on Assembly Bill (AB) 1089 to prevent the State from contracting with any business with ties to Sudan.

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

RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2007-08 Legislative Program SUPPORT of AB 1089 (Hernandez) to restrict State contracting with companies with ties to the government of Sudan.

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

ITEM NO. (35)

07-0002-S156

INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s position on Assembly Bill (AB) 901 (Nunez), which would add accountability and oversight to the distribution of Proposition 1B funds.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Greuel - LaBonge), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2007-08 State Legislative Program SUPPORT of AB 901 (Nunez), which would add accountability and oversight to the distribution of Proposition 1B funds.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

ITEM NO. (36)

06-2939

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request from the Community Development Department (CDD) for resolution employment authorities in the Economic Development Division.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the May 14, 2007 City Administrative Officer and the November 14, 2006 CDD reports relative a request from the CDD for resolution employment authorities in the Economic Development Division, inasmuch as the authority period would have been from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 and no Council action is necessary.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

ITEM NO. (37)

07-0083

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT relative to consolidated reasonable accommodations for employees with permanent work restrictions as a result of industrial or non-industrial injuries or illnesses for the second and third quarters of Fiscal Year 2006-07.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the May 3, 2007 Personnel Department report relative to consolidated reasonable accommodations for employees with permanent work restrictions as a result of industrial or non-industrial injuries or illnesses for the second and third quarters of Fiscal Year 2006-07, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

ITEM NO. (38)

06-2840-S5

CD 2         PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an application for a hardship exemption from provisions of the City’s Sunland - Tujunga Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) for the property at 10934 Floralita Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

                 1.     GRANT hardship exemption from the City’s Sunland - Tujunga ICO (Ordinance No. 176908), as noted and as described in the application attached to Council file No. 06-2840-S5, for the proposed construction of a fourth upstairs bedroom and extension of the downstairs kitchen (the fourth bedroom will be above the kitchen area) for a total of a 420 square feet addition for property at 10934 Floralita Avenue.

                 2.     ADVISE the applicant that this hardship exemption, if granted by the City Council, is not a permit or license and that any other approvals, permits and licenses required by law must be obtained from the proper agencies.

Applicant: Bill and Kim Simblet

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

ITEM NO. (39)

07-0616

CD 1         PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal on Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) No. ENV 2006-961 MND in connection with the Project Permit Determination for property at 631 West Andalusia Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

                 1.     FIND that the City is required to prepare and recirculate a revised Mitigated Negative Declaration because new, avoidable significant effects have been identified and mitigation or project revisions must be added to reduce effects related to additional environmental analyses is needed relative to previously unidentified environmental factors of hhazards and hazardous materials, noise, several subcategories in the previously identified environmental factors of aesthetics, geology and soils, hydrology, water quality, transportation, and fire access for property at 631 West Andalusia.

                 22.     RESOLVE TO GRANT APPEAL IN PART filed by Mount Washington Homeowners Alliance (Daniel Wright, Representative), from the action of the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (ELAAPC) in adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV 2006-961 MND, in connection with the Project Permit Determination to allow the construction of a 45-foot tall single-family dwelling on a 2,456 square-foot through-lot located along a substandard hillside street within the Mount Washington - Glassell Park Specific Plan in the R1-1 Zone for property at 631 West Andalusia Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Applicant: Harlan Howard (Ron Cargill, Representative) ENV 2006-961 MND

Related Case No. DIR 2006-960 SPP

3.DIRECT the Planning Department to prepare and recirculate a revised MND and a revised Initial Study and Checklist for this project, prior to any further project approvals.

                 3.     SET ASIDE the adoption of the original Mitigated Negative Declaration and the approval of the Project Permit Determination for the purpose only of: (a) reviewing and deciding whether to adopt the Revised and Recirculated Mitigated Negative Declaration; and (b) remanding the adopted Revised and Recirculated Mitigated Negative Declaration to the ELAAPC to consider the Project Permit Determination in light only of the additional information about environmental impacts resulting from the Revised and Recirculated Mitigated Negative Declaration.

                 4.     DIRECT the Planning Department to prepare and recirculate a revised Mitigated Negative Declaration(MND) and a revised Initial Study and Checklist for this project, prior to any further project approvals.

                 5.     ADVISE the applicant to SUSPEND all project activities authorized by, including all activities related to the existing final Project Permit Determination, pending full compliance with CEQA.

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

ITEM NO. (40)

07-1644

CD 4         PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of The Fontenoy located at 1811 North Whitley Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

                 1.     ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of the Council.

                 2.     APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to the inclusion of The Fontenoy located at 1811 North Whitley Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Owners: SWEL Group/1811 - 1825 North Whitley, LLC

Applicant: Claire L. Bradford

CHC 2006-9784 HCM

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CHC reports that such designation in and of itself has no fiscal impact. Future applications for permits may cause minimal administrative costs.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 1, 2007

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 1, 2007)

                 (Continued from Council meeting of July 17, 2007)

ITEM NO. (41)

06-2769

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF 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.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Smith - Zine):

                 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.

                 (Continued from Council meeting of June 29, 2007)

Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 42-58

(10 Votes Required for Consideration)

ITEM NO. (42) - Motion Required

07-1360

COMMUNICATION FROM MEMBER, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to provide an exception for shared sewer house connections in specific cases related to lot splits and small lot subdivisions.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

                 1.     CONCUR with the Board of Public Works (Board) April 23, 2007 action approving a proposed Ordinance modifying the LAMC to provide an exception for shared sewer house connections in specific cases related to lot splits and small lot subdivisions.

                 2.     PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Article 4 of Chapter VI of the LAMC to provide for an exception to allow shared sewer house connections in specific cases related to lot splits.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that specific instances requiring an exception for shared sewer house connections in specific cases related to lot splits and small lot subdivisions occur, at most, three or four times a year and the fiscal impact to the City is a few hundred dollars per time.

(Re-referred to the Public Works Committee by Council action on June 27, 2007)

ITEM NO. (43)

07-0005-S425

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

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the following properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP), inasmuch as the owner(s) have corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of July 18, 2007:

07-0005-S425

CD 9         a.     Property at 5312 South McKinley Avenue (Case No. 17099).

Assessor I.D. No. 5103-022-031

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 20, 2006)

07-0005-S426

CD 8         b.     Property at 2712 Normandie Avenue (Case No. 6561).

Assessor I.D. No. 5053-034-016

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 11, 2003)

07-0005-S427

CD 10       c.      Property at 2233 South Cochran Avenue (Case No. 7710).

Assessor I.D. No. 5063-010-025

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 26, 2004)

07-0005-S428

CD 8         d.     Property at 1827 West 51st Street (Case No. 7744).

Assessor I.D. No. 5015-007-017

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 3, 2004)

07-0005-S429

CD 8         e.     Property at 2646 South Kenwood Avenue (Case No. 8052).

Assessor I.D. No. 5054-010-015

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 1, 2005)

07-0005-S430

CD 10       f.      Property at 2933 South La Brea Avenue (Case No. 94162).

Assessor I.D. No. 5049-029-015

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 3, 2007)

07-0005-S431

CD 1         g.     Property at 200 North Avenue 25 (Case No. 8036).

Assessor I.D. No. 5205-014-016

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on December 28, 2004)

07-0005-S432

CD 8         h.     Property at 9816 South San Pedro Street (Case No. 40661).

Assessor I.D. No. 6052-018-003

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

07-0005-S433

CD 14       i.       Property at 1952 City View Avenue (Case No. 25385).

Assessor I.D. No. 5175-023-022

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 23, 2006)

ITEM NO. (44) - Motion Required

07-1197

CD 14       COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE relative to establishing a farmers’ market in the Boyle Heights community.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Rosendahl):

INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report to Council with a feasible strategy to establish a farmers’ market in the Boyle Heights community of Council District 14 and to include specific recommendations to ensure that the market offers fresh produce at affordable prices and accepts federal food stamps.

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

ITEM NO. (45) - Motion Required

07-1305

CD 14       COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE relative to establishing a pilot program that supplies corner stores with inventory and expertise to sell fresh fruits and vegetables in low-income communities.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Alarcón):

INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and City Administrative Officer (CAO) to jointly report to the Council with recommendations on how to establish a pilot program that supplies corner stores with the inventory and expertise needed to begin selling fresh fruits and vegetables in low-income communities.

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

ITEM NO. (46) - Motion Required

04-0157

CD 2         CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM MEMBER, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE relative to vacating the alley and Bellingham Avenue Vacation District (VAC E1400891).

Recommendations for Council action:

                 1.     FIND that the vacation of the alley and Bellingham Avenue Vacation District, 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.     DIRECT that the City Engineer report dated January 5, 2005 not be considered.

                 3.     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 May 7, 2007 City Engineer report and attached to the Council file:

                          a.     Bellingham Avenue from Hamlin Street to approximately 288 feet northerly thereof

                          b.     Alley westerly of Laurel Canyon Boulevard between Kittridge Street and Hamlin Street

                 4.     ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Engineer dated May 7, 2007 as the Findings of the Council.

                 5.     ADOPT the accompanying City Engineer report dated May 7, 2007 to approve the vacation.

                 6.     INSTRUCT the City Clerk to set a public hearing date for SEPTEMBER 12, 2007.

                 7.     WAIVE the payment of fees for the vacation proceedings in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 7.46 which exempts all governmental agencies.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that to date, $11,412.55 in charges have been expended in the investigation and processing of this proceeding. Since LAAC Section 7.46 exempts all governmental agencies from payment of fees, the processing of this vacation will be absorbed by the Bureau of Engineering. Maintenance of the public easement by City Forces will be eliminated.

ITEM NO. (47) - Motion Required

05-2419

CD 11       CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM MEMBER, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE relative to vacating Vista Del Mar Lane (portion of) at Fowling Street (VAC E1400967).

Recommendations for Council action:

                 1.     FIND that the vacation of Vista Del Mar Lane (portion of) at Fowling Street, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.

                 2.     ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Engineer dated January 17, 2007, as the Findings of the Council.

                 3.     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 A of the January 17, 2007 City Engineer report and attached to the Council file:

A portion of Vista Del Mar Lane adjacent to Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block D of Tract No. 8557 lying beyond the 60-foot wide right-of-way of Fowling Street.

                 4.     ADOPT the accompanying City Engineer report dated September 14, 2006 to approve the vacation.

                 5.     INSTRUCT the City Clerk to set a public hearing date for SEPTEMBER 12, 2007.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $6,420.00 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 7.42. Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 may be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

ITEM NO. (48) - Motion Required

07-1782

COMMUNICATION FROM MEMBER, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE relative to implementing a “Payment Option Plan” to allow moderate income property owners to participate in the City’s 50/50 Sidewalk Repair Program.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Alarcón - Rosendahl):

                 1.     INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services (BOSS) to determine the feasibility of offering a “Payment Option Plan” for moderate-income property owners who cannot afford to pay cash up-front to make sidewalk repairs but would like to participate in the Citywide 50/50 Sidewalk Repair Program.

                 2.     INSTRUCT the BOSS to report to the Public Works Committee and Council in 60 days on the feasibility of a “Payment Option Plan” as detailed above in Recommendation No. 1.

                 3.     INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the City Attorney, to determine the feasibility of attaching a sidewalk repair bill to the property tax bill of a homeowner who uses the “Payment Option Plan,” if such Plan is determined to be feasible.

                 4.     INSTRUCT the CAO to report to the Public Works Committee and Council in 60 days regarding the attachment of a sidewalk repair bill to the property taxes of a homeowner as detailed above in Recommendation No. 3.

                 5.     INSTRUCT the CAO, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to report to the Public Works Committee and Council in regard to trip and fall accidents and how an expanded 50/50 Sidewalk Repair Program might have an impact in reducing such claims.

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

ITEM NO. (49) - Motion Required

07-1805

COMMUNICATION FROM MEMBER, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE relative to authority to apply for and accept grant funding from the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), under Proposition 50 of the Clean Beach Initiative for the Santa Monica Bay Low Flow Diversion Upgrades.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

                 1.     CONCUR with the Board of Public Works (Board) June 4, 2007 action and AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), or designee, to apply for and accept grant funding and further AUTHORIZE the Director, BOS, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, to provide additional information, and to execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, or amendments subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, which may be necessary to secure funding with respect to the Santa Monica Bay Low Flow Diversions Upgrades Project (LFD Upgrade).

                 2.     CONCUR with the Board June 4, 2007 action and AUTHORIZE the BOS to accept grant funding for the planned upgrades of the eight Low Flow Diversions in the Santa Monica Bay in the amount not to exceed $5,000,000.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the LFD Upgrade Project has been approved and will be fully funded by Proposition O. The total cost of the Project is estimated at $35,000,000 and the receipt of grant funds will replace funds that would have otherwise come from Proposition O funding. Acceptance of this funding would not impact the City’s General Fund.

ITEM NO. (50) - Motion Required

07-2138

CD 9         COMMUNICATION FROM MEMBER, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE relative to waiving the 20-foot street dedication requirements on Slauson Avenue between Avalon Boulevard and Central Avenue for the renovations of the Goodyear Industrial Tract.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Perry - Rosendahl):

DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to waive the 20-foot street dedication requirements on Slauson Avenue between Avalon Boulevard and Central Avenue for the renovations of the Goodyear Industrial Tract.

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

ITEM NO. (51) - Motion Required

07-0409-S1

CDs 6-11

13 & 14     COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) relative to negotiating and executing a Cooperation Agreement and Implementation Agreements with the Community Development Department (CDD) as necessary to transfer $4.15 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the CRA for land acquisition and related activities.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, CRA, or designee, to take the following action (substantially as authorized by Council on June 27 and July 6, 2007, and with the following amendment [underlined]):

“Negotiate and execute a Cooperation Agreement and Implementation Agreements with the CDD as necessary to transfer the $4.15 million in CDBG funds to the CRA for land acquisition and related activities, as set forth above, with the condition that any program income received from any land acquisition activities generated by this $4.15 million CDBG allocation be reprogrammed to the CRA's future land acquisition activities”, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA reports that the recommended action will result in a dollar for dollar exchange of CRA General Revenue funds for CDBG Funds. The CRA funds will be used to support Homeless Shelter Programs and Community Based Development Organizations serving redevelopment project areas. The CDBG funds received in exchange will be used for land acquisition and related activities. $2.25 million of the funds received implement prior Board of CRA Commissioners actions regarding acquisition of property at 4337-4347 Adams Boulevard (Nikki II). The CRA's General Revenue Funds proposed to be exchanged were contemplated to be used for land acquisition. No current CRA-funded objectives are affected by the recommended actions.

(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ITEM NO. (52) - Motion Required

07-1739

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (SMITH - WESSON) relative to establishing a program for veterinarians to inquire as to the status of pet licensing, and to allow veterinarians to process license applications and collect fees during pet visits.

Recommendation for Council action:

DIRECT the Department of Animal Services, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to establish a program for veterinarians to inquire as to the status of pet licensing, and to allow veterinarians to:

                 a.     Process license applications and collect fees during pet visits.

                 b.     Keep up to $5 the licensing fee for the first year for collection and processing of fees.

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

(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ITEM NO. (53) - Motion Required

07-1763

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (ZINE - CARDENAS) relative to the operation of Department of Animal Services Call Center, call loads and prioritizations, staffing levels, average call wait times, and efforts to improve service.

Recommendation for Council action:

DIRECT the Department of Animal Services to report to the Public Safety Committee relative to the operation of the Department’s Call Center, call loads and prioritizations, staffing levels, average call wait times, and efforts to improve service.

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

(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ITEM NO. (54)

07-2317

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

                 Recommendations for Council action:

DECLARE the following community events as “Special Events”; APPROVE any temporary street closures as requested; and, INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed the Council motions attached to the various listed Council files, including the waiver of fees, costs and requirements and other related issues as specified:

07-2317

CD 6         a.     MOTION (CARDENAS - ALARCON) relative to declaring the Hot Summer Nights Car Show Mixer on July 19, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).

07-2318

CD 15       b.     MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Dalmatian American Club Annual Summer Family Picnic on July 22, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).

07-2319

CD 15       c.      MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Dennison Street Block Party on July 21, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).

07-2321

CD 15       d.     MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the San Pedro TriArts Festival on September 8-9, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).

07-2322

CD 9         e.     MOTION (PERRY - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the Annual Homeless Food and Health Fair on September 30, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).

07-2323

CD 7         f.      MOTION (ALARCON - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Community Clean Up on August 11, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,800).

ITEM NO. (55)

07-2320

CD 4         MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to a personal services contract with Diane Kanner to provide services to the Fourth Council District.

                 Recommendations for Council action:

                 1.     APPROVE the personal services contract with Diane Kanner to provide services to the Fourth Council District from March 1, 2007 to February 28, 2008 in an amount not to exceed $5,000 from funds available in the Council Office Budget.

                 2.     AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the Fourth 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.

ITEM NO. (56) 

07-0010-S43

MOTION (WEISS - GREUEL) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for placing an incendiary device in front of a 2004 BMW at the 400 block of South Loring Avenue in West Los Angeles on June 24, 2007.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

                 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 placing an incendiary device in front of a 2004 BMW at the 400 block of South Loring Avenue in West Los Angeles on June 24, 2007.

                 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.

ITEM NO. (57)

07-2316

CD 14       MOTION (HUIZAR - REYES) relative to funding from the Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS) for the Advancement Project Los Angeles’ Healthy City Project in Council District 14.

Recommendations for Council action:

                 1.     UTILIZE $20,000 from the CLARTS Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 47S, Department 14, to fund any aspect of the efforts of the Advancement Project Los Angeles in conducting a Healthy City Project as further described in the text of the Motion.

                 2.     DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) to Advancement Project Los Angeles, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the District to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.

                 3.     AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion.

ITEM NO. (58)

07-2333

et al.         FINAL MAPS in the various Council Districts.

                 Recommendation for Council action:

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.

07-2333

CD 5         a.     FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 60323 for property lying westerly of Williaman Drive and northerly of Burton Way.

(Quimby Fee: $21,906)

                          Applicants:   William Limited Partnership

Jack Little Co.

07-2334

CD 2         b.     FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 61340 for property lying northerly of Sunland Park Drive and easterly of Sunland Boulevard.

(Bond No. C-111865)

(Quimby Fee: $29,208)

                          Applicants:   Brian De Rosayro

James E. Nelson

07-2335

CD 10       c.      FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62878 for property lying westerly of Jasmine Avenue and northerly of Regent Street.

(Bond No. C-111867)

                          Applicants:   Jasmine Palms, LLC

Robert K. Kameoka

Items Called Special

Motions for Posting and Referral

Councilmembers’ Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings

Closed Sessions - Items 59-61

ITEM NO. (59)

06-1577

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 Metro Lights, L.L.C. v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. CV 04-1037 GAF (EX).

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on July 17, 2007)

ITEM NO. (60)

06-2640

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 Lewis Bressler, et al (Brenda Lee) v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC336783. (Plaintiffs allege discrimination and retaliation in the Los Angeles Fire Department.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on June 25, 2007)

                 (Continued from Council meeting of July 3, 2007)

ITEM NO. (61)

07-2093

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to settlement in the matter concerning Burrito King Inc.’s refusal to vacate the concession premises at the Sherman Oaks Castle Park and Burrito King’s threat of legal action against the City.

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on July 9, 2007)

                 (Continued from Council meeting of July 18, 2007)

Adjourning Motions

Council Adjournment 

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.

Los Angeles City Council Agenda, Special Council Meeting

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10:15 am

- - - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - - -

10:15 a.m. or as soon thereafter

as the Council Recesses its Regular Meeting

ROLL CALL

Item for Which Public Hearing Has Been Held - Item 62

ITEM NO. (62)

05-0872-S1

EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to temporarily prohibiting the opening of any new Medical Marijuana Dispensaries throughout the City.

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

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

                 2.     ADOPT the July 16, 2007, FINDINGS of the Director of Planning as the Findings of the Council.

                 3.     PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE temporarily prohibiting the opening of any new Medical Marijuana Dispensaries throughout the City for a period of one year from the effective date of this Ordinance or until a permanent Ordinance is adopted, which establishes permanent citywide regulations regarding Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, whichever occurs first. This Interim Control Ordinance, by resolution of the Council, may be extended for two additional periods not to exceed 180 days.

CPC 2007-280 ICO

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Planning Commission reports that there is a General Fund impact as administrative costs resulting from implementation are not recovered through fees.

(URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED)

Closed Session - Item 63

ITEM NO. (63)

07-1555

The Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to settlement in the case entitled Los Angeles Police Protective League v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC260644. (This matter involves an action brought by the Los Angeles Police Protective League and two of its member officers on behalf of a class of police officers who were adversely affected in various promotional processes as a result of their being referred to departmental Boards of Inquiry.)

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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.

Los Angeles City Council, Continuation Agenda

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am

CONTINUED FROM: Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Special Presentation - Item 64

ITEM NO. (64)

PRESENTATION BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT relative to the benefits to business and employees of the state enterprise zones, federal empowerment zones, and renewal community zones.

Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 65-66

(10 Votes Required for Consideration)

ITEM NO. (65)

07-2293

CD 4         MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to relative to installing street banners announcing the L.A. Zoo Campo Gorilla Reserve exhibit opening November 2007.

                 Recommendations for Council action:

                 1.     APPROVE the street banner program announcing the November 2007 opening of the Campo

                          Gorilla Reserve exhibit at the L.A. Zoo, as a “City of Los Angeles Event,” for the period of October 2007 to February 2008.

                 2.     APPROVE the content of the street banners for the above specified event.

                 (Left on Desk at Council meeting of July 24, 2007)

ITEM NO. (66)

07-2294

RESOLUTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE for ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring July 17, 2007 as World Day for International Justice in the City of Los Angeles.

                 Recommendation for Council action:

                 RESOLVE to DECLARE July 17, 2007 as World Day for International Justice in the City of Los Angeles.

                 (Left on Desk at Council meeting of July 24, 2007)