Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am
(For further details see Official Council Files)
(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)
ROLL CALL - Members present: Cardenas, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Perry, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Alarcon, Greuel, Parks, Reyes and Weiss (5).
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
AUGUST 15, 2007
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 47
PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIR -
An opportunity for public testimony was provided.
ROLL CALL NUMBER (#) - INDICATES THE ORDER IN WHICH THE ITEMS WERE ACTED
UPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
Items Noticed for Public Hearing - Items 1-23
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Weiss - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Greuel, Parks and Reyes (3)
(Item Nos. 1-8)
ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
CD 2 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of SAN FERNANDO ROAD AND LOCKHEED DRIVE LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the proposed assessment cannot be enacted.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to assure that the streetlight(s) are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.
(Public Hearing held August 17, 2007)
ITEM NO. (2) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
CD 12 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of MASON AND CORBIN AVENUES LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held August 17, 2007)
ITEM NO. (3) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
CD 2 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of VIEWCREST ROAD AND LAUREL TERRACE DRIVE LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held August 17, 2007)
ITEM NO. (4) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
CD 4 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of BLUFFSIDE DRIVE AND VINELAND AVENUE LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held August 17, 2007)
ITEM NO. (5) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
CD 5 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of HAYVENHURST AVENUE AND MOORPARK STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held August 17, 2007)
ITEM NO. (6) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
CD 4 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of KLUMP AVENUE AND MORRISON STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held August 17, 2007)
ITEM NO. (7) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
CD 11 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of OHIO AND PURDUE AVENUES LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held August 17, 2007)
ITEM NO. (8) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
CD 2 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of COLDWATER CANYON AVENUE AND RAYMER STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held August 17, 2007)
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Perry - LaBonge) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12);
Absent: Greuel, Parks and Reyes (3)
(Item Nos. 9-16)
ITEM NO. (9) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED
ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
CD 11 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the BEACH AND REDWOOD AVENUES NO. 3 LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Beach and Redwood Avenues No. 3 Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 20, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (10) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED
ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
CD 7 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the OSBORNE STREET AND OSBORNE PLACE LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Osborne Street and Osborne Place Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 20, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (11) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED
ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
CD 7 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the SYLMAR AVENUE AND NORDHOFF STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Sylmar Avenue and Nordhoff Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 20, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (12) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED
ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
CD 11 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the BARRINGTON AND MISSOURI AVENUES LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Barrington and Missouri Avenues Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 20, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (13) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED
ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
CD 7 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the HERRON STREET AND GLENOAKS BOULEVARD LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Herron Street and Glenoaks Boulevard Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 20, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (14) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED
ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
CD 9 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the LITTLE TOKYO PEDESTRIAN LINKAGE LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Little Tokyo Pedestrian Linkage Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 20, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (15) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED
ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
CD 14 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the EASTSIDE LRT PROJECT SEGMENT 3A LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Eastside LRT Project Segment 3A Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 20, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (16) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED
ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
CD 5 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the ETHEL AVENUE AND CHANDLER BOULEVARD LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of Ethel Avenue and Chandler Boulevard Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 20, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (17) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ADOPTED
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Smith - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Greuel, Parks and Reyes (3)
CD 6 HEARING APPEALS against confirmation of assessment for improvement under 1911 Act of Stagg Street (near Radford Avenue) Improvement District, with mainline sewer, house connection sewer (lateral), appurtenant structures and related work. A’11-SZC11332
ITEM NO. (18) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - CITY ENGINEER INSTRUCTED TO PROCEED
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Huizar - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Greuel, Parks and Reyes (3)
CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed vacation of the alley southeasterly of San Pedro Street between Ninth Street and Ninth Place. (VAC E1401026)
(Continued from Council meeting of August 10, 2007)
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Reyes - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Greuel, Parks and Reyes (3)
(Item Nos. 19-21)
ITEM NO. (19) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
CD 8 HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the cost of fencing the lot at 820 West Colden Avenue. (Lien: $21,733.38)
ITEM NO. (20) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
CD 2 HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading of all openings, graffiti abatement of the building(s) and the cleaning and fencing of the lot at 4504 North Vesper Avenue. (Lien: $5,934.32)
ITEM NO. (21) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
CD 7 HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading of all openings and the cleaning and fencing of the lot at 14759 West Rex Street. (Lien: $8,495.70)
ITEM NO. (22) - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 18, 2007
Roll Call #12 - Motion (Parks - Perry) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Greuel and Reyes (2)
CD 8 HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading of all openings, graffiti abatement of the building(s) and the cleaning and fencing of the lot at 6047 South Second Avenue. (Lien: $12,977.89)
ITEM NO. (23) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ADOPTED
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Zine - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Greuel, Parks and Reyes (3)
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to eliminate admission fees for the Municipal Art Gallery and increase the admission fees for the Watts Towers and the Hollyhock House.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Section 22.117(d) of the LAAC to eliminate the general admission fees for the Municipal Art Gallery and increase the admission fees for the Watts Towers and the Hollyhock House from $5.00 to $7.00, maintaining discounts for senior citizens and persons under the age of 17.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 24-29
ITEM NO. (24) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATION
- FORTHWITH - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #27 - Motion (Wesson - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Zine (1)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Ms. Alice Torres Salinas to the Affordable Housing Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Alice Torres Salinas to the Affordable Housing Commission for the term ending June 30, 2009, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Ms. Lisa L. Sugino, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Salinas resides in Council District One. (Current Board gender composition: M=3; F=4)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending
Background Check Review: Pending
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 22, 2007
LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 21, 2007
(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)
ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Alice Torres Salinas to the Affordable Housing Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Salinas to the Affordable Housing Commission for the term ending June 30, 2009, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Ms. Lisa L. Sugino, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Salinas resides in Council District One. (Current Board gender composition: M=3; F=4)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending
Background Check Review: Complete
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 22, 2007
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 21, 2007)
ITEM NO. (25) - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 18, 2007
Roll Call #13 - Motion (Reyes - Greuel) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Zine (1)
EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION establishing a program to allow the placement of signs on temporary construction walls, protective sidewalk canopies and solid wood fences surrounding vacant lots in exchange for the removal of graffiti and illegal signs.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Reyes - Rosendahl), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3), and Article II (1) of the City’s CEQA Guidelines.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated August 6, 2007, amending Sections 91.6203, 91.6126.1, 91.6216.2, 91.6216.3 and 91.6216.5, and adding Section 91.6216.6 to the Los Angeles Municipal Code establishing a program to allow the placement of signs on temporary construction walls, protective sidewalk canopies and solid wood fences surrounding vacant lots in exchange for the removal of graffiti and illegal signs.
3. NOT PRESENT AND ORDERED FILED Ordinances dated 5-18-07, 6-29,07, and 8-2-07.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (26) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #7 - Motion (Weiss - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Greuel, Parks and Reyes (3)
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Jefferies and Company, Inc., for overpayment of business tax.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the refund claim filed by Jefferies and Company, Inc., for overpayment of business tax in an amount not to exceed $272,795.44.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Roll Call #14 - Motion (Hahn - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Zine (1)
(Item Nos. 27-28)
ITEM NO. (27) - ADOPTED
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Traffic Generation Report, and Aviation Activity Analysis.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles World Airports 2006 Annual Progress Report, dated January 30, 2007, relative to the LAX Master Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Traffic Generation Report, and Aviation Activity Analysis report, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
(Continued from Council meeting of August 10, 2007)
ITEM NO. (28) - ADOPTED
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan Community Benefits Agreement (CBA).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) 2006 Annual Progress Report, dated January 31, 2007, relative to the LAX Master Plan CBA, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
2. DIRECT the LAWA to report back to the Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee in 90 days with the number of First Source Hiring jobs available; to outline specific job training centers; and to discuss the outreach program and any other apprenticeship programs.
3. DIRECT the LAWA to invite the agencies the department works with, and the appropriate union representatives, to attend the Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee meeting when the LAWA reports back with the above-mentioned report.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAWA. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
(Continued from Council meeting of August 10, 2007)
ITEM NO. (29) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT AND COMMUNICATION
RECOMMENDATION
Roll Call #7 - Motion (Weiss - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Greuel, Parks, Reyes (3)
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE relative to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) amendment to provide a salary bonus for the eight Refuse Collection Truck Operators assigned to the Recycling Ambassador Program.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the MOU amendment, attached to the Council file, to provide a 5.5 percent salary bonus for the eight Refuse Collection Truck Operators assigned to the Recycling Ambassador Program effective February 4, 2007.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the cost for Fiscal Year 2006-07 will be $10,623. The Bureau of Sanitation can absorb the cost of the bonuses within its current budgeted resources. The annual ongoing cost, including retirement, will be $31,850.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 30-70
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (30) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION - FORTHWITH
Roll Call #9 - Motion (Huizar - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (15)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Ms. Lisa See to the El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Ms. Lisa See to the El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority for the new term ending June 30, 2011, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. See resides in Council District Eleven. (Current Board gender composition: M = 4; F = 5)
Ethics Commission Review: Complete
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 14, 2007)
(Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (31) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION - FORTHWITH
Roll Call #10 - Motion (LaBonge - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (15)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Ms. Mary W. Wong to the Commission on Disability.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Ms. Mary W. Wong to the Commission on Disability for the new term ending June 30, 2012, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Wong resides in Council District Nine. (Current Board gender composition: M = 5; F = 4)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 14, 2007)
(Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (32) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #15 - Motion (Hahn - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Zine (1)
ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION granting the Department of Recreation and Parks (DRP) limited authority regarding landscape maintenance services for the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) parking lots and facilities.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE transferring the powers, duties and functions of landscape maintenance services for the parking lots and facilities from the LADOT under the Los Angeles Administrative Code to the DRP.
(Pursuant to Council action of August 17, 2007)
ITEM NO. (33) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Rosendahl - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Greuel, Parks and Reyes (3)
(Item Nos. 33a-33o)
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 (LAHD), Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the LAHD’s report of August 21, 2007:
CD 9 a. Property at 818 East 43rd Place (Case No. 8087).
Assessor I.D. No. 5115-012-013
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 25, 2005)
CD 9 b. Property at 1001 East 45th Street (Case No. 6498).
Assessor I.D. No. 5108-028-016
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 6, 2003)
CD 9 c. Property at 721 East Adams Boulevard (Case No. 7235).
Assessor I.D. No. 5131-024-017
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 13, 2004)
CD 13 d. Property at 1571 Council Street (Case No. 7815).
Assessor I.D. No. 5159-019-023
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on December 21, 2004)
CD 8 e. Property at 821 West 84th Street (Case No. 89152).
Assessor I.D. No. 6032-010-022
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 11, 2007)
CD 4 f. Property at 1825 North Redesdale Avenue (Case No. 80928).
Assessor I.D. No. 5431-031-016
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 6, 2007)
CD 9 g. Property at 1016 East 49th Street (Case No. 96210).
Assessor I.D. No. 5108-018-018
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 3, 2007)
CD 8 h. Property at 2614 West 43rd Place (Case No. 60464).
Assessor I.D. No. 5023-030-025
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 18, 2007)
CD 8 I. Property at 120 West 97th Street (Case No. 102347).
Assessor I.D. No. 6053-014-041
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 4, 2007)
CD 8 j. Property at 842 West 66th Street (Case No. 116973).
Assessor I.D. No. 6013-010-031
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 21, 2007)
CD 8 k. Property at 123 East 94th Street (Case No. 106152).
Assessor I.D. No. 6052-007-022
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 16, 2007)
CD 9 l. Property at 711 West 43rd Street (Case No. 114857).
Assessor I.D. No. 5019-013-006
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 10, 2007)
CD 11 m. Property at 2201 South Ocean Avenue (Case No. 111348).
Assessor I.D. No. 4227-001-024
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 20, 2007)
CD 14 n. Property at 4229 Lowell Avenue (Case No. 103065).
Assessor I.D. No. 5309-018-033
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 21, 2007)
CD 15 o. Property at 10007 South Anzac Avenue (Case No. 111840).
Assessor I.D. No. 6046-023-019
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 16, 2007)
ITEM NO. (34) - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 18, 2007
Roll Call #23 - Motion (Wesson - Reyes) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Zine (1)
CDs 1 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR and MEMBER, HOUSING,
& 10 COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of Tax-exempt Revenue Bonds (Bonds) by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $160 million, to benefit the Good Samaritan Hospital.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION [attached to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated June 22, 2007] relative to the issuance of Bonds by the CSCDA in an amount not to exceed $160,000,000 on behalf of the Good Samaritan Hospital, or a related entity.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact.
(Continued from Council meeting of August 7, 2007)
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Rosendahl - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Greuel, Parks and Reyes (3)
(Item Nos. 35-43)
ITEM NO. (35) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to a quantitative analysis of private industry profits and a proposed ordinance for temporary signs on temporary construction walls.
Recommendation for Council action
NOTE and FILE the August 15, 2007, joint CLA/CAO communication relative to a quantitative analysis of private industry profits and a proposed ordinance for temporary signs on temporary construction walls, inasmuch as the CLA/CAO analysis is provided for information only, and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact: Statement: The CLA/CAO report that there is no fiscal impact on the General Fund. The August 15, 2007, CLA/CAO report sought to obtain potential revenues that private industry would generate by participating in a voluntary graffiti abatement program.
(Planning and Land Use Management and Public Works Committees waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (36) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 6 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to vacating Haddon Avenue and Wentworth Street Vacation District (VAC E1400564).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of April 28, 2000 that the vacation of Haddon Avenue and Wentworth Street Vacation District is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City’s Environmental Guidelines.
2. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of April 28, 2000 that the vacation of Haddon Avenue and Wentworth Street Vacation District is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to City Charter Section 556.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION TO VACATE No. 07-1400564 for the vacation of Haddon Avenue and Wentworth Street Vacation District.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Engineer. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (37) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS -
SET FOR HEARING OCTOBER 12, 2007
CD 9 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the nuisance alley vacation of the alley easterly of Compton Avenue from 46th Street to its northerly terminus (VAC E1401036).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the vacation of the nuisance alley vacation of the alley easterly of Compton Avenue from 46th Street to its northerly terminus is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article VII, Class 5(3) of the City’s Environmental Guidelines.
2. ADOPT the City Engineer report that street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law, BE INSTITUTED in accordance with the City’s Nuisance Alley and Walk Policy for the vacation of the public right-of-way indicated below and shown colored blue in Exhibit A of the July 12, 2007 City Engineer report and attached to the Council file:
a. The north/south portion of the L-shaped alley easterly of Compton Avenue between 45th Street and 46th Street.
b. A portion of the east/west leg of the L-shaped alley easterly of Compton Avenue from the centerline of the north/south leg of the alley to approximately 17.5 feet easterly thereof.
3. WAIVE Nuisance Alley Vacation Criteria Nos. 1, 2, 4, and 5 established by the City Council on January 10, 1972 under Council file No. 71-2971 and as modified on May 27, 1976.
4. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Engineer dated July 12, 2007 as the Findings of the Council.
5. ADOPT the accompanying City Engineer report dated July 12, 2007 to approve the nuisance alley vacation of the alley easterly of Compton Avenue from 46th Street to its northerly terminus.
6. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to set a public hearing date for OCTOBER 12, 2007.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that to date, an estimated $2,393.78 in charged have been expended in the investigation and processing of this proceeding. Since Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 7.46 exempts all governmental agencies from payment of fees, the processing of this report request will be absorbed by the Bureau of Engineering.
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (38) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 8045 West Fareholm Drive.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article VII, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to Sections 556, 558, and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated August 1, 2007 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 8045 West Fareholm Drive.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,033 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $1,900 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $133 in accordance with Sections 12.37 and 61.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code respectively. No additional funds will be required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.
ITEM NO. (39) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 3001 North Beechwood Drive.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article VII, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to Sections 556, 558, and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated August 1, 2007 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 3001 North Beechwood Drive.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,033 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $1,900 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $133 in accordance with Sections 12.37 and 61.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code respectively. No additional funds will be required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.
ITEM NO. (40) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 9 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 723-47 East 10th Street.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article VII, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to Sections 556, 558, and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated August 1, 2007 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 723-47 East 10th Street.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,033 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $1,900 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $133 in accordance with Sections 12.37 and 61.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code respectively. No additional funds will be required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.
ITEM NO. (41) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 4760 West Sunset Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article VII, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to Sections 556, 558, and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated July 31, 2007 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 4760 West Sunset Boulevard.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,033 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $1,900 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $133 in accordance with Sections 12.37 and 61.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code respectively. No additional funds will be required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.
ITEM NO. (42) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 1531 North Serrano Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article VII, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to Sections 556, 558, and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated July 31, 2007 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 1531 North Serrano Avenue.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,033 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $1,900 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $133 in accordance with Sections 12.37 and 61.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code respectively. No additional funds will be required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.
ITEM NO. (43) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 9 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 751 East Vernon Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article VII, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to Sections 556, 558, and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated August 3, 2007 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 751 East Vernon Avenue.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,033 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $1,900 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $133 in accordance with Sections 12.37 and 61.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code respectively. No additional funds will be required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.
ITEM NO. (44) - ADOPTED - FORTHWITH
Roll Call #16 - Motion (Reyes - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Zine (1)
CD 1 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (REYES - ZINE - GARCETTI) relative to naming the intersection at Seventh and Alvarado Streets as “Langer’s Square.”
Recommendations for Council action:
1. NAME the intersection at Seventh and Alvarado Streets as “Langer’s Square.”
2. DIRECT the Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) as detailed above in Recommendation No. 1 as soon as possible.
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (45) - ADOPTED - SEE BELOW
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Rosendahl - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Greuel, Parks and Reyes (3)
(Item Nos. 45a-45g)
et al. MOTIONS relative to “Special Events” to be held in the various Council Districts.
Recommendations for Council action:
DECLARE the following community events as “Special Events”; APPROVE any temporary street closures as requested; and, INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed the Council motions attached to the various listed Council files, including the waiver of fees, costs and requirements and other related issues, as specified:
CD 2 a. MOTION (GREUEL - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Wendy Greuel Child Health and Safety Fair on October 6, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,284).
CD 2 b. MOTION (GREUEL - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Laurel Grove Neighborhood Association Block Party on August 25, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
CD 13 c. MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Karl Kani Fashion Show on August 22, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
CD 13 d. MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Vox Entertainment/Club Social Celebrity Game on August 20, 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 - PERRY) relative to declaring the USC Welcome Back Comedy Show on August 26, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
CD 8 f. MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the USC Welcome Back Concert on August 25, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,000).
CD 8 g. MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the USC Salute to Troy on August 24, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,500).
SUBSTITUTE MOTION ADOPTED IN LIEU OF ORIGINAL MOTION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #17 - Motion (Parks - Cardenas) to Adopt Substitute Motion, Ayes (14); Absent: Zine (1)
CD 8 h. MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the Fifth Annual NIKE RUN HIT REMIX on September 15, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $25,000).
STREET CLOSURE CHANGE SEE MOTION
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Rosendahl - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Greuel, Parks and Reyes (3)
(Item Nos. 45i-45lll)
CD 6 i. MOTION (CARDENAS - ALARCON) relative to declaring the Los Angeles Women’s Music Festival 2007 on August 25, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
CD 11 j. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PARKS) relative to declaring the Venice Community Housing Corporation Fundraising Event on September 16, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,078).
CD 6 k. MOTION (CARDENAS - SMITH) relative to declaring the Van Nuys Holiday Festivity on November 24, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,500).
CD 8 l. MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the West 74th Street Annual Community Block Club Block Party on August 18, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
CD 9 m. MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Fourth Annual South Los Angeles Bolero Festival on September 30, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $11,630).
CD 15 n. MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Kat Walk Community Run and Walk on September 16, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,656).
CD 8 o. MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the USC Trojan Parents’ Weekend events from Wednesday, October 10 through Sunday, October 14, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,000).
CD 15 p. MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Fifth Annual Charity Downhill Race and Car Show on August 26, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
CD 6 q. MOTION (CARDENAS - ALARCON) relative to declaring the Saint Genevieve School and Church Annual Community Celebration on October 12-14, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $900).
CD 15 r. MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the San Pedro Waterfront 5K and 12K Run on September 1, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,675).
CD 6 s. MOTION (CARDENAS - PARKS) relative to declaring the Church on the Way Annual Community Summer Festival on August 25, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $900).
CD 14 t. MOTION (HUIZAR - HAHN) relative to declaring the Fourth Annual Health Festival of the Americas/Feria de la Salud de las Americas on August 25, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,964).
CD 14 u. MOTION (HUIZAR - HAHN) relative to declaring the Eighth Annual Festival de la Gente on October 27-28, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $7,953).
CD 14 v. MOTION (HUIZAR - HAHN) relative to declaring the Community Fair for Safety on August 18, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
CD 11 w. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - HAHN) relative to declaring the Stewart Avenue Block Party on September 2, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
CD 11 x. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - HAHN) relative to declaring the Kentwood Collection Block Party on August 25, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,324).
CD 3 y. MOTION (ZINE - HAHN) relative to declaring the Grateful Hearts Fundraiser on October 18, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $11,594).
CD 3 z. MOTION (ZINE - HAHN) relative to declaring the Walk of Hearts on September 9, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
CD 15 aa. MOTION (HAHN - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Assistance League of San Pedro-South Bay Rummage Sale on September 8, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,056).
CD 8 bb. MOTION (PARKS - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the 78th We Care Block Club Block Party on August 25, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $375).
CD 15 cc. MOTION (HAHN - ZINE) relative to declaring the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce Certified Farmers’ Market on Fridays from August 17, 2007 to August 15, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $16,072).
RECEIVED AND FILED
CD 15 dd. MOTION (HAHN - ZINE) relative to declaring the Assistance League of San Pedro-South Bay Rummage Sale on September 8, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,056).
CD 15 ee. MOTION (HAHN - ZINE) relative to declaring the San Pedro (BID) First Thursday on the First Thursday of the month from August 2, 2007 to July 3, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $7,548).
CD 9 ff. MOTION (PERRY - HUIZAR - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Fourth Annual Community Outreach Fair Event on October 14, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,755).
CD 9 gg. MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Automotive Journalist Luncheon on September 19, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
CD 10 hh. MOTION (WESSON - WEISS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Korean Parade on September 15, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $64,240).
CD 9 ii. MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the City View on September 27, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,000).
CD 9 jj. MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Trinity Street Neighbors Together Annual Labor Day Block Party on September 2, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,670).
CD 11 kk. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - WEISS) relative to declaring the Westlawn Avenue Block Party on September 2, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
CD 11 ll. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - WEISS) relative to declaring the Blessing of the Bikes on September 1, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,942).
CD 11 mm. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - WEISS) relative to declaring the Wellesley Avenue Block Party on September 2, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
CD 5 nn. MOTION (WEISS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Crestview Block Party on August 26, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,188).
CD 5 oo. MOTION (WEISS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Bagley Avenue Labor Day Block Party on September 3, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,188).
CD 11 pp. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Caricabela Los Angeles Carnival on October 14, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $15,183).
CD 11 qq. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Sixth Annual Kickin’ Cancer! 5K Walk/Run and Women’s Healthcare Expo on September 30, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $16,330).
CD 5 rr. MOTION (WEISS - SMITH) relative to declaring the Cresta Drive Block Party on September 2, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,188).
CD 5 ss. MOTION (WEISS - SMITH) relative to declaring the Esther Avenue Block Party on September 2, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,200).
CD 9 tt. MOTION (PERRY - SMITH) relative to declaring the AirParty Halloween Annual Halloween Event on October 28, 2007 a Special Event (the organizer shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
CD 3 uu. MOTION (ZINE - SMITH) relative to declaring the Light the Night Walk on October 7, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $8,365).
CD 11 vv. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - ALARCON) relative to declaring the North of Rose Neighbors Club Block Party on September 23, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,030).
CD 6 ww. MOTION (CARDENAS - ALARCON) relative to declaring the East Valley Animal Shelter Grand Opening on September 15, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,500).
CD 6 xx. MOTION (CARDENAS - ALARCON) relative to declaring the Fourth Annual Deafestival at Woodley Park on September 16, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,000).
CD 6 yy. MOTION (CARDENAS - PARKS) relative to declaring the Saint Bridget of Sweden School Carnival on September 28-30, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $130).
CD 8 zz. MOTION (PARKS - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the 18th Annual Marcus Garvey Festival and Parade on August 18, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,876).
CD 6 aaa. MOTION (CARDENAS - PARKS) relative to declaring the Southland Regional Association of Realtors’ Annual Multi-Cultural Mixer on October 4, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).
CD 11 bbb. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - ALARCON) relative to declaring the 13th Annual West 82nd Street Neighborhood Watch Block Party on September 2, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
CD 13 ccc. MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Blessing of the Animals on October 6, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,338).
CD 12 ddd. MOTION (SMITH - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the 25th Annual Marching Band Field Competition on November 10, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $7,500).
CD 15 eee. MOTION (HAHN - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Saint Lawrence of Brindisi Church Annual Carnival on September 14-16, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,600).
CD 15 fff. MOTION (HAHN - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the 16th Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair on September 8, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $760).
CD 13 ggg. MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the 2007 Roosevelt Hotel Event on August 24, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
CD 14 hhh. MOTION (HUIZAR - HAHN) relative to declaring the Fiestas Patrias California on September 15-16, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
CD 11 iii. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PERRY) relative to declaring the Westport Heights/77th Place Block Party on September 2, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,514).
CD 11 jjj. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PERRY) relative to declaring the Sukkot Street Festival on September 30, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,772).
CD 5 kkk. MOTION (WEISS - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the First Annual ‘Evening Before’ on September 15, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
CD 10 lll. MOTION (WESSON - SMITH) relative to declaring the Celebrate Diversity - National Neighborhood Day event on September 16, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
Roll Call #18 - Motion (Reyes - Parks) Adopted to Continued, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Zine (1)
(Item Nos. 45mmm-45nnn)
CD 1 mmm. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (REYES - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Los Angeles Dodger games from August 13-18, 27-28 and September 11-15 and 25-29, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
(Continued from Council meeting of August 17, 2007)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
CD 1 nnn. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (REYES - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Los Angeles Dodger games from August 19 and 29 and September 16 and 30, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
(Continued from Council meeting of August 17, 2007)
ITEM NO. (46) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Rosendahl - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Greuel, Parks and Reyes (3)
CD 11 MOTION (ROSENDAHL - GREUEL) relative to a personal services contract with Richard Stanger to provide services to the 11th Council District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the personal services contract with Richard Stanger to provide services to the 11th Council District from July 1, 2007 to October 31, 2007 in an amount not to exceed $11,250 from funds available in the Coastal Transportation Corridor Fund to meet this request.
2. TRANSFER $11,250 from the Department of Transportation Coastal Transportation Corridor Fund No. 447 to the Council District 11 portion of the Council Fund No. 100/28, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for the above purpose.
3. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the 11th Council District to execute said contract on behalf of the City.
ITEM NO. (47) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #19 - Motion (Reyes - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Zine (1)
MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to a request for an exemption from the Convention Center fee waiver policy for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) event on February 2, 2008.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that the LAUSD Colloquium event, sponsored by the LAUSD, serves a public purpose in that it provides professional development by offering 52 workshops and an opportunity for professionals throughout the District to meet and share professional expertise.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Convention Center, to make an exception to the Council’s Convention Center waiver policy by waiving a maximum of $5,558.88 in room rental fees for this event.
ITEM NO. (48) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #20 - Motion (Perry - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Zine (1)
MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to a request for an exemption from the Convention Center fee waiver policy for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) - Division of Adult and Career Education Fall Staff Development Conference on October 13, 2007.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that the Fall Staff Development Conference, sponsored by the LAUSD - Division of Adult and Career Education serves a public purpose in that it will provide the opportunity for teachers, administrators, industry partners, and guest school district to benefit from workshops and professional development activities.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Convention Center, to make an exception to the Council’s Convention Center waiver policy by waiving a maximum of $11,683 in room rental fees for this event.
ITEM NO. (49) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #21 - Motion (Wesson - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Zine (1)
CD 7 MOTION (ALARCON - HUIZAR) relative to amending Council action in connection with Special Event declaration for the “FERP Neighborhood Watch Block Party and Carnival” on August 18, 2007.
Recommendation for Council action:
AMEND Council action of July 24, 2007 relative to Special Event declaration for the “FERP Neighborhood Watch Block Party and Carnival” on August 18, 2007 (Council file No. 07-2299), as follows:
Direct the Bureau of Street Services to provide street sweeping on Saturday, August 18, 2007 between the hours of 8:00 am and 12:00 pm for the streets that are being closed as part of this Special Event declaration and direct the Department of Transportation to post the appropriate “Temporary No Parking and No Stopping” signs.
ITEM NO. (50) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Rosendahl - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Greuel, Parks and Reyes (3)
CD 14 MOTION (HUIZAR - PERRY) relative to funding from the Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS) Community Amenities Trust Fund for the proposed Glassell Park Walkabout Project.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. UTILIZE $5,000 in the CLARTS Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 47S/14 to fund any aspect of the Glassell Park Walkabout 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 Glassell Park Improvement Association, 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. (51) - ADOPTED - FORTHWITH
Roll Call #11 - Motion (Huizar - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (15)
CD 14 MOTION (HUIZAR - LABONGE) relative to asserting jurisdiction over the August 8, 2007 action of the Board of Public Works.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ASSERT jurisdiction over the August 8, 2007, action of the Board of Public Works in adopting a report of the City Engineer recommendation to: (1) Complete the remaining ministerial actions of issuing a B-Permit for work specified in the conditions for both Tract (No. 35022) and Parcel (No. AA-205-0849-PMLA) maps; (2) process the Resolution of Acceptance for the dedication of land for the Pullman Street realignment adopted by the City Council on September 2005; (3) accept the final parcel map for recordation; and, (4) issue all other ministerial permits associated with the development of the Pueblo Avenue Subdivision (Elephant Hill).
2. REFER this matter to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee, upon assertion of jurisdiction by the City Council.
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 11, 2007)
10 VOTES REQUIRED
Roll Call #28 - Motion (Huizar - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Zine (1)
(Item Nos. 52-54)
ITEM NO. (52) - ADOPTED
MOTION (HUIZAR - PARKS) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Michael Flores on March 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 the death of Michael Flores on March 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. (53) - ADOPTED
MOTION (HUIZAR - PARKS) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of George Rodriguez on July 1, 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 the death of George Rodriguez on July 1, 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. (54) - ADOPTED
MOTION (HUIZAR - PARKS) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Augusto Zapata on June 16, 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 the death of Augusto Zapata on June 16, 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.
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Rosendahl - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Greuel, Parks, Reyes (3)
(Item Nos. 55-69)
ITEM NO. (55) - ADOPTED
CD 13 MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to installing street banners announcing the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council Election on October 6, 2007.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the street banner program announcing the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council Election, as a “City of Los Angeles Event,” for the period of August 20, 2007 to October 7, 2007.
2. APPROVE the content of the street banners for the above specified event.
ITEM NO. (56) - ADOPTED
MOTION (WEISS - WESSON) relative to installing street banners announcing the Los Angeles Fire Department’s (LAFD) Disaster Preparedness Public Safety Education Campaign.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the street banner program announcing the LAFD’s Disaster Preparedness Public Safety Education Campaign, as a “City of Los Angeles Non-Event.”
2. APPROVE the content of the street banners for the above specified event.
ITEM NO. (57) - ADOPTED
CD 10 MOTION (WESSON - PERRY) relative to installing street banners announcing the National Neighborhood Day at Vineyard Recreation Center on September 16, 2007.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the street banner program announcing the National Neighborhood Day at Vineyard Recreation Center, as a “City of Los Angeles Event.”
2. APPROVE the content of the street banners for the above specified event.
ITEM NO. (58) - ADOPTED
CD 13 MOTION (GARCETTI - WEISS - GREUEL) relative to installing street banners announcing the City’s Domestic Violence Task Force, operated and administered by the Community Development Department (CDD).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the City’s Domestic Violence Task Force/CDD public service announcement street banner program, as a “City of Los Angeles Non-Event.”
2. APPROVE the content of the street banners for the above specified event.
ITEM NO. (59) - ADOPTED
CD 15 MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to installing street banners announcing the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Labor Day Parade.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the street banner program announcing the ILWU Labor Day Parade from August 17, 2007 - September 5, 2007.
2. APPROVE the content of the street banners for the above specified event.
3. APPROVE the continuation of the street banner installation program, as described above, should unforseen circumstances change the actual period of the street banner installation.
ITEM NO. (60) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to authorizing the Department of General Services use of the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on Thursday, November 1, 2007.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services use of the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on Thursday, November 1, 2007 from 8:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. to honor both the Parking Services Division’s Parking Attendants and the Garage Attendants from Fleet Services Division for their Annual Parking Services Division/Fleet Services Division Appreciation Day.
ADOPTED
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS)
CHANGE the date from November 1, 2007 to NOVEMBER 15, 2007.
ITEM NO. (61) - ADOPTED
MOTION (PERRY - CARDENAS) relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Fiscal Operations Division, use of the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on September 27, 2007.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the LAPD, Fiscal Operations Division, use of the City Hall Tom Bradley Room for its annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon on September 27, 2007, during normal business hours.
ITEM NO. (62) - ADOPTED
CD 13 MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to funding for consultant services associated with land-use issues.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services (BOSS) to prepare a personal services contract, agreement or other necessary contractual document with Kelli Bernard for consultant services associated with land-use issues, for the period September 4, 2007 to September 4, 2008, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. The contract, agreement or other necessary contractual document shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Description of the work to be performed, estimated completion date, and an advance payment provision, as appropriate.
2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the 13th District to enter into and execute a personal services contract, agreement or other necessary contractual document with Kelli Bernard, for an amount not to exceed $55,000, for the above work to be performed.
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting and the Controller, as appropriate, to TRANSFER up to $55,000 from the Council District 13 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to Fund No. 100/28, Account No. 3040, Contractual Services, for the above specified personal services contract, agreement or other necessary contractual document between Council District 13 and Kelli Bernard.
4. INSTRUCT the BOSS to ensure that Kelli Bernard submits invoices to the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting, of the actual expenditures for consultant services associated with land-use issues, along with a detailed accounting of actual expenditures, and return any unspent funds within 30 days of completion of this project
5. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to make technical changes to clarify and to implement the intent of the Motion.
ITEM NO. (63) - ADOPTED
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - GREUEL) relative to providing traffic mitigation for filming activity.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon receipt of a written request for traffic management services from the entities representing Columbia Pictures, to deploy traffic management personnel (traffic officers and supervisor) as required to facilitate traffic control on downtown streets around the filming location described in the Motion.
2. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to accept monies from entities representing Columbia Pictures, deposit $32,482.61 into the Department of Transportation Trust Fund No. 840, and TRANSFER the actual costs to overtime due to the requested traffic officers into the LADOT Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 1090, Salaries Overtime.
ITEM NO. (64) - ADOPTED
CD 14 MOTION (HUIZAR - HAHN) relative to funding assistance for the Eagle Rock Monument at Wiota Circle.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services (BOSS) to prepare a contract, agreement or other necessary contractual document with The Eagle Rock Association (TERA), for execution by the Councilmember of the 14th District, for the completion of work associated with the Eagle Rock Monument at Wiota Circle, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the 14th District to enter into a contract, agreement or other necessary contractual document with TERA, for an amount not to exceed $5,000, for the above work. The contract, agreement or other necessary contractual document shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Description of the work to be performed, estimated completion date, and an advance payment provision, as appropriate.
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting, and the Controller to make an advance payment of $5,000 from the Council District 14 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to TERA, as appropriate and upon receipt of an advance payment request invoice, for completion of the Eagle Rock Monument.
4. INSTRUCT the BOSS to ensure that TERA submits an invoice to the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting, of the actual expenditures for the work performed on the Eagle Rock Monument and return any unspent funds within 30 days of completion of this project.
5. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to make technical changes to clarify and to implement the intent of the Motion.
ITEM NO. (65) - ADOPTED
MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to funding to support the Hollywood Christmas Parade.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AMEND the Council action of July 17, 2007 relative to the Hollywood Christmas Parade (Council file No. 07-2137) to TRANSFER $25,000 from the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to a new account entitled, “Hollywood Christmas Parade,” in the General Services Fund No. 843/40, to support the Parade.
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instruction in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion.
ITEM NO. (66) - ADOPTED
CD 5 MOTION (WEISS - WESSON) relative to an agreement to lease office space at 1525 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 5, Los Angeles, 90025 for the Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the executed Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, through the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment on behalf of the Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council, and Mr. Danny Nernberg, under the terms and conditions outlined in the Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement dated August 7, 2007.
ITEM NO. (67) - ADOPTED
CD 11 MOTION (ROSENDAHL - SMITH) relative to funding to improve the streetscape on Venice Boulevard between the 405 freeway and Lincoln Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services (BOSS) to prepare a contract, agreement or other necessary contractual document with the Venice Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Association, for execution by the Councilmember of the 11th District, for the advanced payment of $20,000 for the landscaping architectural design plans for Venice Boulevard.
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting and the Controller to make an advance payment of $20,000 from the Council District 11 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Venice Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Association.
3. INSTRUCT the Venice Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Association to submit an invoice to the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting, of the actual expenditures for the landscaping architectural design plans, with a detailed accounting of the actual expenditures, and return any unspent funds within thirty days of the completion of the plans.
4. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to make technical changes to clarify and to implement the intent of the Motion.
ITEM NO. (68) - ADOPTED
RESOLUTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring September 15, 2007 as Stanley Holden Day in the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE to DECLARE September 15, 2007 as Stanley Holden Day in the City of Los Angeles in remembrance of all his accomplishments.
ITEM NO. (69) - ADOPTED
RESOLUTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring August 25, 2007 as Musician Institute Day in the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE to DECLARE August 25, 2007 as Musician Institute Day in the City of Los Angeles, along with the celebration of its 30th Anniversary.
ITEM NO. (70) - MAPS APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORTS ADOPTED
Roll Call #24 - Motion (Smith - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Zine (1)
(Item Nos. 70a-70k)
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:
CD 5 a. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 52841 for property lying northerly of Alcott Street and westerly of Rexford Drive.
(Bond No. C-112025)
(Quimby Fee: $29,040)
(Dwelling Unit Construction Tax: $3,200)
Applicants: Alcott/Rexford, LLC
Harvey A. Goodman
CD 15 b. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 64299 for property lying northerly of 224th Street and easterly of Denker Avenue.
(Bond No. C-112026)
(Quimby Fee: $53,544)
(Dwelling Unit Construction Tax: $2,400)
Applicants: Brian Campbell
Jack Little Company
CD 5 c. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62281 for property lying on the westerly side of Sepulveda Boulevard and on the northerly side of Sutton Street.
(Bond No. C-112198)
Applicants: 4401 Sepulveda, LLC
ARC Land Surveying
CD 3 d. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 61019 for property lying northerly of Sherman Way and easterly of Beckford Avenue.
(Bond No. C-112199)
(Quimby Fee: $171,597)
Applicants: IMT Development Fund XIV
Jag Narayan
CD 11 e. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62190 for property lying westerly of Butler Avenue and southerly of Rochester Avenue.
(Bond No. C-112200)
(Quimby Fee: $58,416)
Applicants: Dariush Khakshouri
Jack Little Company
CD 5 f. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62263 for property lying westerly of Bentley Avenue and northerly of Mississippi Avenue.
(Bond No. C-112201)
(Quimby Fee: $21,906)
Applicants: Bentley White, LLC
Jack Little Company
CD 4 g. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62108 for property lying westerly of Santa Rosalia Drive and northerly of Stocker Street.
Applicants: F.R. Ventures, LLC
James T. Emerson
CD 4 h. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 63400 for property lying northerly of Bloomfield Street and westerly of Cahuenga Boulevard.
(Bond No. C-112203)
(Quimby Fee: $89,240)
Applicants: Richard & Helen Dickerson
Mark Handel
CD 15 i. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62416 for property lying easterly of Palos Verde Street and southerly of O’Farrell Street.
(Bond No. C-112204)
(Quimby Fee: $71,392)
Applicants: Habitat for Humanity
B & E Engineers
CD 13 j. FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2004-4957 for property lying easterly of Madison Street and southerly of Melrose Avenue.
(Quimby Fee: $17,848)
Applicants: Shum Kim
Reynaldo De Leon
CD 14 k. FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2005-7124 for property lying northerly of Huntington Drive and easterly of Eastern Avenue.
(Bond No. C-112205)
Applicants: Huntingshire LLC
Reynaldo E. De Leon
MOTION ADOPTED UPON FINDINGS BY COUNCIL THAT THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION AROSE SUBSEQUENT TO THE POSTING OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2007, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2) AND COUNCIL RULE 23
ADOPTED - FORTHWITH
Roll Call #25 - Motion (Parks - LaBonge) Findings on Need to Act - Adopted, Ayes (14);
Absent: Zine (1)
Roll Call # 26- Motion (Parks - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (14);
Absent: Zine (1)
RESOLUTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to the Los Angeles City Council along with the Mayor, City Attorney and City Controller welcome the 2011 World Weightlifting Championships to our City and reiterate the City’s staunch support of the bid to have the City of Los Angeles host the 2011 World Weightlifting Championship.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
MOTION (GREUEL - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Harvard-Westlake Homecoming on October 27, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,268).
MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to declaring the Larchmont Boulevard Family Fair on October 28, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $40,329).
MOTION (GREUEL - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Latin Jazz Festival and Car Show on September 22, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,652).
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PERRY) relative to declaring the Eighth Annual Meier Street Neighborhood Block Party on September 9, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to declaring the Fredrick’s of Hollywood on October 20, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to declaring the Hollywood Arts Art and Media Center for Homeless Youth Grand Opening on October 24, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to declaring the California Coastal Clean-Up Day 2007 on September 15, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,065).
MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Freewaves @ LACE Fun Razor on September 15, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $962).
MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the L.A. Magazine September Fall Fashion Issue Party on September 5, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles - presented by Ralphs on September 27-30, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $45,179).
MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the CIM Group Hollywood/Highland Event on September 4-7, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the JK Rowling Book Tour on October 15, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Annual Neighbor to Neighbor Community Health Fair on September 8, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,420).
MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the 2007 LAPD Health Fair on September 6, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,420).
MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the L.A. Office Roadshow 2007 on September 18-20, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to declaring the Murakami Gala on October 28, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,340).
MOTION (ZINE - SMITH) relative to declaring the Reseda Neighborhood Council Block Parties on September 9, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
MOTION (ZINE - SMITH) relative to declaring the Rotary Club of Woodland Hills Arts & Crafts Faire on December 8-9, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $8,535).
MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to declaring the Teen Vogue Fashion Show on September 20, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to declaring the Nocturnal Music Festival on September 29, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
MOTION (ZINE - SMITH) relative to declaring the Fourth Annual West Hills Fall Fest 2007 on October 7, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,595).
MOTION (REYES - PERRY) relative to declaring the Central American Festival and Parade on September 14-17, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $10,000).
MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the Alice Faye’s St. Andrews Place Block Club Party on September 15, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
MOTION (WEISS - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Fifth Annual Davana Terrace Block Party on September 30, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,288).
MOTION (PARKS - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Missionary Concert Fundraiser on September 15, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
MOTION (PARKS - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Third Annual Seventh Avenue Block Party on September 15, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
MOTION (SMITH - REYES) relative to declaring the ONE International Healthy Living Festival and Walk on October 27, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,175).
MOTION (SMITH - REYES) relative to declaring the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association Marching Band Field Competition on October 24, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,750).
MOTION (WEISS - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Encino Elementary School Back to School Picnic on September 30, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,188).
MOTION (REYES - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Festival Cultural on September 1-2, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,000).
MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the Ninth Annual Back to School Giveaway on September 1, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,822).
MOTION (CARDENAS - PARKS) relative to declaring the Community Clean up on September 15, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,800).
MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Third Annual Fiesta De Las Patrias on September 15-16, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,731).
MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center 40th Anniversary on September 19, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,700).
MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Sanford Avenue Block Party on August 25, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
MOTION (ALARCON - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the Seventh Annual Family Day on October 6, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $370).
MOTION (REYES - PERRY) relative to a request for an exemption from the Convention Center fee waiver policy for the International Convention of Salvadorans in the World.
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Rodnell Tripplett for an additional six months.
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Jacque Nelson for an additional six months.
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Ronnie Arch for an additional six months.
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the deaths of Roberto Santiago Jr. And Beatrice Santiago on August 19, 2007.
MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Herberth Hernandez on August 21, 2007.
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PERRY) relative to authorizing the Department of Public Works to use the City Hall Tower, Tom Bradley Room on Tuesday, September 18, 2007.
MOTION (PARKS - CARDENAS) relative to the sale of surplus personal computers to the Brotherhood Crusade (BC).
MOTION (PARKS - CARDENAS) relative to the sale of surplus personal computers to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
MOTION (GREUEL - PARKS) relative to an agreement to lease office space for the Foothill Trails Neighborhood Council.
MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to providing traffic mitigation for filming activity.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Cardenas was excused to leave at 12:00 p.m. from
Council session of Wednesday, September 12, 2007 due to City Business.
Upon her request her request, and without objection, Councilmember Greuel was excused to leave at 11:45
a.m. from Council session of Friday, September 14, 2007 due to City Business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Weiss was excused from Council session of Friday
September 14, 2007 due to Personal Business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Rosendahl was excused to leave at 12:30 p.m.
from Council session of Wednesday, September 12, 2007 due to City Business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Parks was excused from Council session of Friday
September 14, 2007 due to City Business.
Motion (LaBonge - Hahn) unanimously adopted to excuse Councilmember Huizar to leave at 12:00 p.m. from
Council session of Friday, September 14, 2007 due to City Business
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
07-2166 - Alan Ladd Jr. (Garcetti - LaBonge)
Jamie Fox (Garcetti - LaBonge)
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
07-2167 - Victims of September 11, 2001 (Garcetti - All Councilmembers)
Dorothy Gwendolyn Miller (Garcetti)
Mia Benavidez (Hahn)
Dr. Kim Yee-Pang (Huizar)
Paul Boland (LaBonge)
Luciano Pavarotti (LaBonge)
Jane Wyman (LaBonge)
Anthony Day (LaBonge)
Robert Ahmanson (LaBonge)
Mario A. Muñiz (Reyes - Alarcon)
Philomene Long (Rosendahl)
Teddi Winograd (Rosendahl)
Steve Kane (Rosendahl)
Sun Ok Lee (Smith)
Ayes, Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith and Wesson (12); Absent: Weiss, Zine and President Garcetti (3).
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: Frank T. Martinez, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL