Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am
***ALL FORTHWITH***
(For further details see Official Council Files)
(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)
ROLL CALL - Members present: Cardenas, Greuel, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith and Zine (10); Absent: Alarcon, Hahn, Weiss, Wesson and President Garcetti (5).
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
DECEMBER 14, 2007
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 57
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 1-13
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Rosendahl - Alarcon) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Hahn and Weiss (2)
(Item Nos. 1-3)
ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
CD 11 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Glencoe and Beach Avenues No. 1 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 December 5, 2007)
ITEM NO. (2) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
CD 7 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Fenton Avenue and Hubbard 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 December 5, 2007)
ITEM NO. (3) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
CD 12 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Homezell and Valley Flores Drives 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 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 streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.
(Public Hearing held December 5, 2007)
ITEM NO. (4) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JANUARY 9, 2008
Roll Call #1 - Motion (LaBonge - Alarcon) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Hahn, Weiss, Wesson and
President Garcetti (4)
(Item Nos. 4-13)
CD 4 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Oxford Avenue and Fourth Street Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Oxford Avenue and Fourth 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 October 26, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JANUARY 9, 2008 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (5) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JANUARY 9, 2008
CD 5 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Wilshire Boulevard and Manning Avenue Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Wilshire Boulevard and Manning Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 26, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JANUARY 9, 2008 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (6) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JANUARY 9, 2008
CD 5 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Coldwater Canyon Avenue and Bloomfield Street Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Coldwater Canyon Avenue and Bloomfield 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 October 26, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JANUARY 9, 2008 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (7) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JANUARY 9, 2008
CD 5 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Addison Street and Laurelgrove Avenue Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Addison Street and Laurelgrove Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 26, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JANUARY 9, 2008 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (8) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JANUARY 9, 2008
CD 11 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Sunset Boulevard and Mandeville Canyon Road (Reballot No. 2) Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Sunset Boulevard and Mandeville Canyon Road (Reballot No. 2) Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 26, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JANUARY 9, 2008 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (9) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JANUARY 9, 2008
CD 7 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Gladstone Avenue and Hubbard Street No. 1 Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Gladstone Avenue and Hubbard Street No. 1 Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 26, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JANUARY 9, 2008 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 PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JANUARY 9, 2008
CD 5 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Morrison Street and Aqueduct Avenue No. 1 Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Morrison Street and Aqueduct Avenue No. 1 Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 26, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JANUARY 9, 2008 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 PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JANUARY 9, 2008
CD 11 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Iowa and Stoner Avenues Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Iowa and Stoner 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 October 26, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JANUARY 9, 2008 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 PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JANUARY 9, 2008
CD 9 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the 57th and Main Streets Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the 57th and Main Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on October 26, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JANUARY 9, 2008 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 PRESENT ORDINANCE ON JANUARY 9, 2008
CD 11 HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Colby and Wyoming Avenues Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Colby and Wyoming 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 October 26, 2007 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on JANUARY 9, 2008 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 14-38
ITEM NO. (14) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #9 - Motion (Wesson - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Weiss (1)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Mr. John A. Perez to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. John A. Perez to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners for the new term ending November 4, 2011, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Perez resides in Council District Four. (Current Board gender composition: M=4; F=3)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment 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 reappointment of Mr. John A. Perez to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. Perez to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners for the new term ending November 4, 2011, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Perez resides in Council District Four. (Current Board gender composition: M=4; F=3)
Ethics Commission Review: Complete
Background Check Review: Complete
ITEM NO. (15) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATION - SEE FOLLOWING -
ADDITIONAL MOTION ADOPTED
Roll Call #11 - Motion (Wesson - Garcetti) Adopted, Ayes (10); Noes: Cardenas, Parks, Perry, Smith (4); Absent: Weiss (1)
Roll Call #10 - Motion (Perry - Parks) , Ayes (14); Absent: Weiss (1)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Ms. Joan C. Ling to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Ms. Joan C. Ling to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners for the new term ending November 4, 2011, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Ling resides in Council District 11. (Current Board gender composition: M=4; F=3)
Ethics Commission Review: Complete
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment 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 reappointment of Ms. Joan C. Ling to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Ms. Ling to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners for the new term ending November 4, 2011, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Ling resides in Council District 11. (Current Board gender composition: M=4; F=3)
Ethics Commission Review: Complete
Background Check Review: Complete
ADOPTED
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS)
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst to meet with concerned Council Offices, review the Community Redevelopment Agency Oversight Ordinance, and report to Council in 90 days with recommendations on how the legislative advocacy and appointment and removal of Commissioners.
ITEM NO. (16) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #12 - Motion (Wesson - Garcetti) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Weiss (1)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Mr. Bruce D. Ackerman to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. Bruce D. Ackerman to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners for the new term ending November 4, 2011, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Ackerman resides in Council District Three. (Current Board gender composition: M=4; F=3)
Ethics Commission Review: Complete
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment 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 reappointment of Mr. Bruce D. Ackerman to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. Ackerman to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners for the new term ending November 4, 2011, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Ackerman resides in Council District Three. (Current Board gender composition: M=4; F=3)
Ethics Commission Review: Complete
Background Check Review: Complete
ITEM NO. (17) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Smith - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Hahn and Weiss (2)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Ms. Diana M. Bonta to the Board of Fire Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Diana M. Bonta to the Board of Fire Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2009 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Ms. Dalila Sotelo, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Bonta resides in Council District Five. (New Board gender composition: M = 2; F = 3)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending
Background Check Review: Pending
TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 31, 2007
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 19, 2007)
(Public Safety Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Public Safety Committee at 213-978-1072.)
ADOPTED
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Diana M. Bonta to the Board of Fire Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Diana M. Bonta to the Board of Fire Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2009 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Ms. Dalila Sotelo, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED, subject to the review of Ms. Bonta’s Statement of Economic Interests by the City Ethics Commission. Ms. Bonta resides in Council District Five. (New Board gender composition: M = 2; F = 3)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending
Background Check Review: Pending
TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 31, 2007
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 19, 2007)
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Rosendahl - Alarcon) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Hahn and Weiss (2)
(Item Nos. 18-21)
ITEM NO. (18) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS, CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER and CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to proposed Settlement Agreement and Amendment No. 3 to Exchange Agreement No. 10770 with Southern California Edison.
(Energy and Environment Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Energy and Environment Committee at 213-978-1076.)
ADOPTED
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to proposed Settlement Agreement and Amendment No. 3 to Exchange Agreement No. 10770 with Southern California Edison (SCE) for resolution of disagreements.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners (Board) action on September 4, 2007, Resolution No. 008-052, approving the Los Angeles-Edison Settlement Agreement and Amendment No. 3 to Exchange Agreement No. 10770 with SCE to resolve disagreements under the said Exchange Agreement including the resolution of the construction of the Devers-Palo Verde II line and SCE’s collection of Scheduling Coordinator Service charges.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE approving the Los Angeles-Edison Settlement Agreement and Amendment No. 3 to Exchange Agreement No. 10770 with SCE.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that proposed Settlement Agreement and Amendment No. 3 to Exchange Agreement No. 10770 will not impact the City General Fund. Since the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is only bound by the City Debt Management Policies, the City’s Financial Policies are not applicable. According the LADWP, approval of the proposed Agreements will result in a $17.3 million net refund from the SCE with the refunded amount to be deposited in the Power Revenue Fund.
ITEM NO. (19) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to proposed Pebble Springs Wind Project Power Sales Agreement No. BP 07-017 and Agency Agreement No. BP 07-018 with the Southern California Public Power Authority for the acquisition of 68.7 megawatts of wind capacity from said Project and providing for the designation of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power as the Project manager.
(Energy and Environment Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Energy and Environment Committee at 213-978-1076.)
ADOPTED
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to proposed Pebble Springs Wind Power Sales Agreement No. BP 07-017 and Agency Agreement No. BP 07-018 with the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners (Board) action on November 14, 2007, Resolution No. 008-102, approving the Pebble Springs Wind Power Sales Agreement No. BP 07-017 for the acquisition of 68.7 megawatts (MW) of wind capacity from the Pebble Springs Wind Project in Gilliam County, Oregon and Agency Agreement No. BP 07-018 with the SCPPA to designate the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) as the Project Manager to administer and manage the Project on behalf of and for the benefit of the LADWP, the City of Burbank and City of Glendale.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE approving Pebble Springs Wind Power Sales Agreement No. BP 07-017 and Agency Agreement No. BP 07-018 with the SCPPA.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADWP reports that the average annual expenditures may total $17,036,000 per year for 18 years. The funds will be used to purchase renewable energy and provide for the energy transmission as part of the LADWP’s Renewable Portfolio Standard. This will benefit the ratepayers of Los Angeles by supplying them with renewable energy and reducing the consumption of fossil fuels and reducing emissions.
ITEM NO. (20) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS and CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to proposed Milford Wind Corridor Phase I Project Power Sales Agreement No. BP 07-015 and Agency Agreement No. BP 07-016 with the Southern California Public Power Authority for the acquisition of 185 megawatts of the metered output from said Project and associated environmental attributes.
(Energy and Environment Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Energy and Environment Committee at 213-978-1076.)
ADOPTED
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to proposed Milford Wind Corridor Phase I Project Power Sales Agreement No. BP 07-015 and Agency Agreement No. BP 07-016 with the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners (Board) action on September 14, 2007, Resolution No. 008-064, approving the Milford Wind Corridor Phase I Project Power Sales Agreement No. BP 07-015 for the acquisition of 185 megawatts (MW) of the metered output and associated environmental attributes as produced by Milford Wind Corridor Phase I Project and Agency Agreement No. BP 07-016 with the SCPPA to designate the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) as the Project Manager to administer and manage the Project on behalf of and for the benefit of the LADWP, the City of Burbank and City of Pasadena.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE approving Milford Wind Corridor Phase I Project Power Sales Agreement No. BP 07-015 and Agency Agreement No. BP 07-016 with the SCPPA.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that proposed Agreement Nos. BP 07-015 (Power Sales Agreement) and BP 07-016 (Agency Agreement) will have no impact on the City General Fund; therefore the City’s Financial Policies are not applicable. The estimated total cost for the Power Sales Agreement between the LADWP and the SCPPA will range from $664 million to $758.3 million over 20 years. Annual payments will vary from $33.2 million to $37.9 million. Funding is budgeted in the LADWP’s Power Revenue Fund.
ITEM NO. (21) - ADOPTED
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the establishment of the salary for the new class of Neighborhood Empowerment Analyst.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE establishing the salary for the new class of Neighborhood Empowerment Analyst (Code 9208) at salary range 2846, $59,924 - $73,853 annually.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO), upon accretion of the class to a bargaining unit, to amend the appropriate Memorandum of Understanding to reflect the salary approved by Ordinance.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there are currently 19 Project Coordinator positions in the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. There will be no additional salary expense.
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Zine - Reyes) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Weiss, Wesson and President Garcetti (4)
(Item Nos. 22-29)
ITEM NO. (22) - ADOPTED
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approval of the Department of Aging (AGE) 2006-07 Year End Annual Report.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the AGE 2006-07 Year End Annual Report for submission to the California Department of Aging in accordance with both the Older Californians Act and Older Americans Act requirements.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, AGE, to process the 2006-07 Year End Annual Report, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The AGE reports that the above actions do not involve any fiscal action and there is no impact to the City’s General Fund.
ITEM NO. (23) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to a proposed Agreement with CR&R, Inc. for the processing and marketing of residential single-stream commingled recyclable materials for the Harbor Wasteshed.
(Energy and Environment Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Energy and Environment Committee at 213-978-1076.)
ADOPTED
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Agreement with CR&R, Inc. (CR&R) for the processing and marketing of residential single-stream commingled recyclable materials for the Harbor Wasteshed.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (Board) to execute an Agreement with CR&R for the processing and marketing of residential single-stream commingled recyclable materials for a term of three years with one option to renew for an additional three years.
2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to accept receipts from CR&R for the sale of recyclable materials.
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to deposit receipts from CR&R for the sale of recyclable materials into the Landfill Maintenance Special Fund No. 558/50, Revenue Source Code 4088.
4. AUTHORIZE the Director of the BOS to accept, on behalf of the City, contributions of $1.00 per gross ton annually from CR&R over the life of the Agreement to be used for contamination reduction activities.
5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to deposit and appropriate the contributions received from CR&R into the Curbside Recycling Trust Fund No. 444/50, Account No. A605, entitled “Contamination Reduction.”
6. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make technical corrections as necessary to implement the Mayor and Council intentions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of the proposed Agreement for the Harbor Wasteshed will generate annual revenue estimated at $325,000 for the Landfill Maintenance Special Fund and approximately $14,000 for the Curbside Recycling Trust Fund. The expenditures of these revenues are restricted to the eligible uses of these special funds. This action is consistent with the City’s Financial Policies in that new revenues will be applied first to support existing programs prior to funding new programs.
ITEM NO. (24) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to proposed Agreements with Bestway Recycling Company, Inc., Sun Valley Paper Stock, Inc. and City Fibers, Inc. for the processing and marketing of residential single-stream commingled recyclable materials for the North Central, South Los Angeles, East Valley and West Valley Wastesheds.
(Energy and Environment Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Energy and Environment Committee at 213-978-1076.)
ADOPTED
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Agreements with Bestway Recycling Co., Inc., Sun Valley Paper Stock, Inc. and City Fibers, Inc. for the processing and marketing of residential single-stream commingled recyclable materials for the North Central, South Los Angeles, East Valley and West Valley Wastesheds.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (Board) to execute an Agreement with the following Material Recovery Facility (MRF) vendors (Contractors) for the processing and marketing of residential single-stream commingled recyclable materials from respective City wastesheds for a term of three years with one option to renew for an additional three years for a maximum contact term of six years, subject to City Attorney approval as for form:
a. Bestway Recycling Co., Inc., serving the North Central and South Los Angeles Wastesheds.
b. Sun Valley Paper Stock, Inc., serving the East Valley Wasteshed.
c. City Fibers, Inc. serving the West Valley Wasteshed.
2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to accept receipts from the contractors, detailed above in Recommendation No. 1, for the sale of recyclable materials pertaining to the North Central, South Los Angeles, East Valley and West Valley Wastesheds.
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to deposit receipts from CR&R for the sale of recyclable materials into the Landfill Maintenance Special Fund No. 558/50, Revenue Source Code 4088.
4. AUTHORIZE the Director of the BOS to accept, on behalf of the City, contributions of $50,000 annually from the contractors, as detailed above in Recommendation No. 1, for the respective MRF/wastesheds ($200,000 total annually), over the life of the contracts to be used for contamination reduction activities.
5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish a new account in the Curbside Recycling Trust Fund No. 444/50 entitled “Contamination Reduction” and/or deposit and appropriate the contributions from these contractors into this account.
6. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make technical corrections as necessary to implement the intentions of Mayor and Council.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of the proposed Agreements for the North Central, South Los Angeles, East Valley and West Valley Wastesheds will generate revenue estimated at $3.14 million for the Landfill Maintenance Special Fund and $200,000 for the Curbside Recycling Trust Fund. The expenditures of these revenues are restricted to the eligible uses of these special funds. This action is consistent with the City’s Financial Policies in that new revenues will be applied first to support existing programs prior to funding new programs.
ITEM NO. (25) - ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to award as-needed contracts for construction jobs coordination and related services (Services).
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, CRA, or designee, to award contracts on an as-needed basis to a pre-qualified list of firms for construction jobs coordination and Services in all CRA Project Areas for a term of three years, with two one-year options to renew, for an amount not-to-exceed $1 million per year, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality and the approval of the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Contract Administration, for compliance with certain CRA contracting requirements.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. The CRA is only bound by the City Debt Management Policies; the City's Financial Policies are not applicable to the CRA. Approval of the recommendation will enable the CRA to award contracts, on an as-needed basis, to a pre-qualified list of firms for construction jobs coordination and Services in all CRA Project Areas for an amount not-to-exceed $1 million per year. The Services requested will be supported by funds from appropriate project sources depending on the project being monitored.
ITEM NO. (26) - ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to award contracts in a total amount not to exceed $5 million to seven firms for general civil engineering services.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, CRA, or designee, to execute seven contracts for general civil engineering consulting services for various CRA projects, in an aggregate amount of $5,000,000 for a three-year term with options to renew for two additional one-year periods, with the following firms: Diamond West Engineering, Inc., David Evans and Associates, Inc. , KJM and Associates, Psomas, VCA Engineers, Inc., BOEN Engineering, and Vega Cayetano P.E., Inc., subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
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. (27) - ADOPTED
CD 5 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to convert an existing rehabilitation loan for the El Greco Apartments located at 817 North Hayworth Avenue into a Service Repayment Conditional Grant.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, CRA, or designee, to convert an existing rehabilitation loan with Alternative Living for the Aging in the amount of $673,487 for the El Greco Apartments located at 817 North Hayworth Avenue into a Service Repayment Conditional Grant for a term of five years, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
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. (28) - ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of Assembly Bill (AB) 1290 revenues, including but not limited to the funding balances, encumbrances, and year-to-date expenditures for affected Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Redevelopment Project Areas.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. NOTE and FILE the CRA report dated November 15, 2007, relative to the status AB 1290 revenues for affected CRA Redevelopment Project Areas, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information and no Council action is necessary.
2. ALLOCATE $48,230 in AB 1290 funds from the Little Tokyo Project Area to the Art Park Development in Little Tokyo.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund.
ITEM NO. (29) - ADOPTED
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the re-exemption of one position of Community Affairs Advocate in the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the exemption of one position of Community Affairs Advocate in the BOS from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to City Charter Section 1001(b)(1).
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 11, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 11, 2008)
ITEM NO. (30) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #17 - Motion (Huizar - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Reyes and Weiss (4)
CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION relative to an appeal on Vesting Tentative Tract No. 68072 for property at 441 South Barrington Avenue.
Applicant: 441 Barrington, LLC (Jerome Buckmelter, Representative)VTT 68072-1A
TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 19, 2007
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 19, 2007)
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Planning and Land Use Management Committee at 213-978-1073.)
ADOPTED
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal on Vesting Tentative Tract (VTT) No.68072 for property at 441 South Barrington Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency in the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 07-3183 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 2006-10515 MND] filed on February 12, 2007.
2. ADOPT FINDINGS of the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (WLAAPC) as the Findings of the Council.
3. RESOLVE TO DENY APPEAL filed by Rachel Settecase (Noel Weiss, Representative, on behalf of Robbin Jeffries, Patricia Cooper, Peter Lambert, Mario Iorillo, Mauricio Padilla, Fay M. Jahr, Baris Tanir and Arezu Rahimzadeh) from part of the decision of the WLAAPC and THEREBY APPROVE VTT No. 68072 for a proposed one-lot subdivision for the construction, use, and maintenance of a maximum 45-unit residential condominium with 118 parking spaces, including 28 guest parking spaces on a 47,996 net square foot site for property at 441 South Barrington Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Applicant: 441 Barrington, LLCVTT 68072-1A
(Jerome Buckmelter, Representative)
Fiscal Impact Statement: The WLAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 19, 2007
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 19, 2007)
ITEM NO. (31) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Zine - Reyes) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Weiss, Wesson and President Garcetti (4)
(Item Nos. 31-34)
CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM MOUNT WASHINGTON HOMEOWNERS ALLIANCE, MARTHA ESPELAGE-ALVAREZ, AND JOHN CURRY relative to an appeal on a haul route for the export of 3,458 cubic yards of soil for property at 4351 East Glenmuir Avenue.
Applicant: Donald CunninghamBF 060072
TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 6, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 19, 2007)
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Planning and Land Use Management Committee at 213-978-1073.)
ADOPTED
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal on a haul route for the export of 3,458 cubic yards of soil from property at 4351 East Glenmuir Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency in the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 07-3935 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 2006-6202 MND] filed on November 3, 2006.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners as the Findings of the Council.
3. RESOLVE TO DENY APPEAL filed by Mount Washington Homeowners Alliance, Martha Espelage-Alvarez, and John Curry from the decision rendered by the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners, and THEREBY APPROVE a haul route application to export 3,458 cubic yards of soil from 4351 East Glenmuir Avenue, subject to the Conditions of Approval, attached to the Committee report.
Applicant: Donald CunninghamBF 060072
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 7, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 19, 2007)
ITEM NO. (32) - ADOPTED
CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal from the determination of the Zoning Administrator in imposing conditions on the operation of Rusty’s Hacienda, Hacienda Sol Club 2000, also know as Club Axcess, at 6439 Lankershim Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Article VII, Section 1, Class 21, Category 2 of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Zoning Administrator as the Findings of the Council.
3. RESOLVE TO DENY APPEAL filed by Ruben Aguinaga (William Francis, Representative) from part of the determination of the Zoning Administrator, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the action of the Zoning Administrator in imposing various conditions on the operation of Rusty’s Hacienda, Hacienda Sol Club 2000, also know as club Axcess, at 6439 Lankershim Boulevard, to mitigate adverse impacts caused by a public nuisance.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles, Office of Zoning AdministrationDIR 2006-6025 (RV)
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Zoning Administration. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 25, 2007
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 19, 2007)
ITEM NO. (33) - ADOPTED
RULES AND GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2008 Council Recess Schedule.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. RESOLVE, in accordance with Charter Section 242, that Council recess on the following days in Calendar Year 2008:
Good Friday, March 21, 2008
Summer Recess, Tuesday, August 19, 2008 through Friday, August 29, 2008
Rosh Hashanah, Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Winter Recess, Friday, December 19, 2008 through Friday, January 2, 2009
2. RESOLVE that Council, in accordance with Charter Section 242, recess on the days identified below to attend conferences in Calendar Year 2008, with the understanding that Council may introduce resolutions to remove the dates from the recess schedule:
National League of Cities’ Congressional Cities Conference, Friday, March 7, 2008 through Wednesday, March 12, 2008 (event held from March 8, 2008 through March 12, 2008, in Washington, D.C.; March 7, 2008 is recommended as a travel day.)
League of California Cities’ Annual Conference, Wednesday, September 24, 2008 through Friday, September 26, 2008 (event held from September 24, 2008 through September 27, 2008, in Long Beach, California.)
National League of Cities’ Congress of Cities Conference, Tuesday November 11, 2008 through Friday, November 14, 2008 (event held from November 11, 2008 through November 15, 2008 in Orlando, Florida.)
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) - ADOPTED
RULES AND GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s position on legislation that would reinstate funding for the Parolee at Large (PAL) Program and would provide State Parole Agents to support the Police Department’s Community Law Enforcement and Recovery (CLEAR) Program and PAL Task force.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Zine - Smith). SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
1. RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2007-08 State Legislative Program SUPPORT and/or SPONSORSHIP of legislation or administrative action that would reinstate funding for the PAL Program and would provide State Parole Agents to support the Los Angeles Police Department’s CLEAR Program and PAL Task force.
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Police Department to provide staff to fill the following positions in the PAL Task Force: one Detective II, two Detective I, two Police Officer III, and three Police Officer II.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Hahn - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Weiss (1)
(Item Nos. 35-36)
ITEM NO. (35) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to a proposed first amendment to a contract with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. to extend the contract for two years and increase the contract amount to provide maintenance and support of the Computerized Parking Control System at Los Angeles International, Ontario and Van Nuys Airports.
(Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee report to be submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, please contact the Legislative Assistant for the Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee at 213-978-1078.)
TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 20, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 18, 2008)
ADOPTED
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed first amendment to a contract with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. (CTS) to extend the contract for two years and increase the contract amount to provide maintenance and support of the Computerized Parking Control System at Los Angeles International, Ontario and Van Nuys Airports.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the proposed first amendment to a contract with CTS is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as provided by Article II, Section 2 (f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
2. APPROVE the proposed first amendment to a contract with CTS to extend the contract for two years and increase the contract amount to provide maintenance and support of the Computerized Parking Control System at Los Angeles International, Ontario and Van Nuys Airports.
3. CONCUR with the Board of Airport Commissioners’ action of November 5, 2007, Resolution No. 23442, authorizing the Executive Director of the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to execute said first amendment.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed $6,888,000 contract amendment with CTS for the maintenance and support of the Computerized Parking Control System at Los Angeles and LA/Ontario International, and Van Nuys Airports will not impact the City General Fund because the contract will be funded from the Airport Revenue Fund. In addition, the LAWA is only bound by the City Debt Management Policies. Therefore, the City Financial Policies are not applicable.
TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 20, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 18, 2008)
ITEM NO. (36) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to Resolution No. 23465 approving the change order to Clark/McCarthy, a Joint Venture for unforseen conditions and aging infrastructure improvements for the project entitled “Tom Bradley International Terminal Interior Improvements and Baggage Screening Facilities” at Los Angeles International Airport.
(Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee report to be submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, please contact the Legislative Assistant for the Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee at 213-978-1078.)
TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 1, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 19, 2007)
(On December 11, 2007 Council asserted jurisdiction , pursuant to Section 245 of the Los Angeles City Charter, over the Board of Airport Commissioners December 3, 2007 action to approve the matter of a change order contract with Clark/McCarthy, a joint venture, for unforeseen conditions and aging infrastructure improvements for the “Tom Bradley International Terminal Interior Improvements and Baggage Screening Facilities” project at the Los Angeles International Airport for an amount not to exceed $17,200,000.)
10 VOTES REQUIRED, PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTION 245
ADOPTED
TRADE, COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Resolution No. 23465 approving the change order to Clark/McCarthy, a Joint Venture for unforseen conditions and aging infrastructure improvements for the project entitled “Tom Bradley International Terminal Interior Improvements and Baggage Screening Facilities” at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE Resolution No. 23465 approving the change order to Clark/McCarthy, a Joint Venture for unforseen conditions and aging infrastructure improvements for the project entitled “Tom Bradley International Terminal Interior Improvements and Baggage Screening Facilities” at LAX, for an amount not to exceed $17,200,000.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Airport Commissioners report that there is no fiscal impact to the General Fund as a result of this action. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 1, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 19, 2007)
10 VOTES REQUIRED, PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTION 245
ITEM NO. (37) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT and HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
Roll Call #7 - Motion (Reyes - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Weiss (1)
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT and HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORT and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and PERSONNEL COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to updated report on the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) Task Force.
ADOPTED
A. PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT and HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORT
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Reyes - LaBonge):
1. APPROVE the June 18, 2007, Director of Planning’s update report and recommendations relative to the HPOZ Task Force.
2. DIRECT the Planning Department, Office of Historic Resources, to partner with the Los Angeles Housing Department and the Community Redevelopment Agency to:
a. Market existing housing preservation and rehabilitation programs to qualifying property owners in historic neighborhoods.
b. Explore the creation of a new, targeted financial incentive program for lower-income homeowners in HPOZ neighborhoods.
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 Committee report.
RECEIVED AND FILED
B. PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and PERSONNEL COMMITTEES’ REPORT
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated November 22, 2004, relative to funding for additional HPOZ staff, inasmuch as the recommended positions were addressed during the Fiscal Year 2005-06 Budget process.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (38) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Hahn - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Weiss (1)
RECEIVED AND FILED
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR and VICE-CHAIR, AD HOC COMMITTEE ON GANG VIOLENCE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT relative to comprehensive needs and resources assessments in select Gang Reduction Zones (GRZ).
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Hahn), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the use of up to $100,000 from the Unappropriated Balance designated to Gang Prevention, Intervention and Reduction for purposes of procuring consultants that would conduct comprehensive, community-based needs and resource assessments for the Baldwin Village, Imperial Courts, and Ramona Gardens GRZs.
2. AUTHORIZE funds for the GRZ comprehensive needs and resource assessments for the Baldwin Village, Imperial Courts, and Ramona Gardens areas be disbursed through a competitive procurement process as administered by the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), inclusive of a Request for Qualifications or other applicable bidding process for each GRZ under oversight of the City's Gang Activity Reduction Strategy Oversight Steering Committee, along with as-needed participation of the Community Engagement and Academic/Evaluation advisory committees established under same action, in compliance with City procurement and contracting policies.
3. AUTHORIZE each affected Council Office, via the Office of the City Clerk, as needed, to negotiate and execute contracts with selected contractors, upon concurrence of the Oversight Steering Committee, for amounts not to exceed $40,000 for a term of up to eight months to commence upon contract execution, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and in compliance with City contracting requirements.
4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to prepare Controller instructions and make any technical adjustments that are necessary and consistent with the Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Transfer up to $100,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, No. 100/58, Gang Prevention, Intervention and Reduction line item to a new account to be determined by the City Clerk within the General City Purposes Fund, No.100/56, Account No. XX.
b. Disburse funds to recommended contractors upon submission of proper demand from the CAO and CLA, or designee.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the above recommendations result in the appropriation of up to $100,000 in 2007-08 Unappropriated Balance funds designated for Gang Prevention, Intervention and Reduction. A total of $1.3 million was re-appropriated to this item from the 2006-07 Unappropriated Balance as authorized under Council file No. 07-0600. This action complies with City financial policies in that the proposed expenditures are one-time costs and will not incur additional General Fund obligations.
(Budget and Finance Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee and opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Budget and Finance Committee at 213-978-1075.)
ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to comprehensive needs and resources assessments in select Gang Reduction Zones.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Huizar - Hahn):
1. RECEIVE and FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated August 3, 2007.
2. REQUEST that the Mayor work collaboratively with affected Council Offices on the implementation of current and future phases of the Gang Reduction Strategy and in the selection of providers for services indicated by the Needs Assessments, utilizing a competitive procurement process, as necessary, in compliance with City policies, and under oversight of the City’s Gang Activity Reduction Strategy Oversight Committee (Oversight Committee, established under Council file No. 07-0071-S1, to also include the Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on Gang Violence and Youth Development) and as-needed participation of the Community Engagement Advisory Committee.
3. INSTRUCT the Oversight Committee to report back with recommendations on a process to manage the implementation of future phases of the Gang Reduction Strategy, including, but not limited to coordination of any necessary procurement processes.
4. REQUEST that the Mayor’s Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development provide quarterly reports to the Ad Hoc Committee on Gang Violence and Youth Development regarding activities and funding for the Gang Reduction Strategy.
5. INSTRUCT the CAO to report back in 60 days relative to all funding for the Gang Reduction Strategy, including City and grant funding and the status of these funds.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports there is no General Fund impact. City Financial Policies are not applicable as previous recommendations to utilize budgeted General Fund gang reduction funds to conduct the needs assessments for Ramona Gardens, Baldwin Village and Imperial Courts Gang Reduction Zone areas have been withdrawn.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 39-71
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Rosendahl - Alarcon) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Hahn and Weiss (2)
(Item Nos. 39-49)
ITEM NO. (39) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 6 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Wyandotte Street and Sepulveda Boulevard Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 12, 2007.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of FEBRUARY 20, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Wyandotte Street and Sepulveda Boulevard Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $350.95 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2008-09 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: February 11, 2008)
ITEM NO. (40) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Hauser Boulevard and Third Street Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 12, 2007.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of FEBRUARY 20, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Hauser Boulevard and Third Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $4,268.40 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2008-09 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: February 11, 2008)
ITEM NO. (41) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Valleyheart Drive and Ethel Avenue Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 12, 2007.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of FEBRUARY 20, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Valleyheart Drive and Ethel Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $574.28 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2008-09 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: February 11, 2008)
ITEM NO. (42) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 7 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Foothill Boulevard and Hubbard Street Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 5, 2007.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of FEBRUARY 20, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Foothill Boulevard and Hubbard Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $899.70 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2008-09 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: February 11, 2008)
ITEM NO. (43) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 7 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Bradley Avenue and Astoria Street Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 12, 2007.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of FEBRUARY 20, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Bradley Avenue and Astoria Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $201.01 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2008-09 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: February 11, 2008)
ITEM NO. (44) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Lexington Avenue and Serrano Avenue Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 10, 2007.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of FEBRUARY 20, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Lexington Avenue and Serrano Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $132.09 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2008-09 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: February 11, 2008)
ITEM NO. (45) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Woodley Avenue and Morrison Street Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 5, 2007.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of FEBRUARY 20, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Woodley Avenue and Morrison Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $191.44 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2008-09 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: February 11, 2008)
ITEM NO. (46) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 7 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Chatsworth Drive and Stanwin Avenue Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 4, 2007.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of FEBRUARY 20, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Chatsworth Drive and Stanwin Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $430.71 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2008-09 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: February 11, 2008)
ITEM NO. (47) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Corinth and Nebraska Avenues Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 13, 2007.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of FEBRUARY 20, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Corinth and Nebraska Avenues Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $494.53 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2008-09 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: February 11, 2008)
ITEM NO. (48) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 2 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Addison Street and Laurel Canyon Boulevard Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 13, 2007.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of FEBRUARY 20, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Addison Street and Laurel Canyon Boulevard Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $207.38 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2008-09 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: February 11, 2008)
ITEM NO. (49) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 2 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Albers Street and Laurel Canyon Boulevard Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated December 13, 2007.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of FEBRUARY 20, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Albers Street and Laurel Canyon Boulevard Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,376.93 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2008-09 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: February 11, 2008)
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Zine - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Weiss, Wesson and President Garcetti (4)
(Item Nos. 50a-51)
ITEM NO. (50) - ADOPTED
et al. RESOLUTIONS relative to removing various properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the following properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP), inasmuch as the owner(s) have corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the LAHD’s report of December 11 and 13, 2007:
CD 9 a. Property at 5869 South Inkeep Avenue (Case No. 53495).
Assessor I.D. No. 6005-009-025
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 6, 2007)
CD 14 b. Property at 610 South Evergreen Avenue (Case No. 26222).
Assessor I.D. No. 5185-020-012
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 31, 2006)
CD 10 c. Property at 909 South Mariposa Avenue (Case No. 113578).
Assessor I.D. No. 5094-022-012
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 8, 2007)
CD 15 d. Property at 371 West Amar Street (Case No. 144928).
Assessor I.D. No. 7449-003-047
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 9, 2007)
CD 10 e. Property at 4057 South Nicolet Avenue (Case No. 99932).
Assessor I.D. No. 5028-001-021
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 23, 2007)
CD 3 f. Property at 21318 West Avenue San Luis (Case No. 97455).
Assessor I.D. No. 2167-004-022
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 24, 2007)
CD 1 g. Property at 1522 West Temple Street (Case No. 6347).
Assessor I.D. No. 5160-002-006
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 10, 2003)
CD 1 h. Property at 1522 West Temple Street (Case No. 81469).
Assessor I.D. No. 5160-002-006
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 3, 2007)
CD 10 i. Property at 2330 Crenshaw Boulevard (Case No. 95740).
Assessor I.D. No. 5060-004-004
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 13, 2007)
CD 4 j. Property at 448 South Alexandria Avenue (Case No. 96964).
Assessor I.D. No. 5502-013-002
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November15, 2007)
CD 10 k. Property at 1444 South Hi Point Street (Case No. 26180).
Assessor I.D. No. 5068-017-036
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 4, 2007)
CD 9 l. Property at 219 West 51st Street (Case No. 8978).
Assessor I.D. No. 5110-023-024
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 21, 2006)
CD 9 m. Property at 349 East 84th Place (Case No. 45390).
Assessor I.D. No. 6030-024-015
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 11, 2007)
CD 9 n. Property at 1247 West 60th Place (Case No. 115889).
Assessor I.D. No. 6003-016-026
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 30, 2007)
CD 13 o. Property at 823 North Ridgewood Place (Case No. 96438).
Assessor I.D. No. 5535-001-020
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 8, 2007)
CD 9 p. Property at 457 West 45th Street (Case No. 7527).
Assessor I.D. No. 5018-034-010
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 26,2006)
CD 10 q. Property at 2535 South Redondo Boulevard (Case No. 125076).
Assessor I.D. No. 5043-003-036
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 20, 2007)
CD 13 r. Property at 203 North Benton Way (Case No. 101038).
Assessor I.D. No. 5156-022-028
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 6, 2007)
CD 14 s. Property at 3406 East 7th Street (Case No. 25986).
Assessor I.D. No. 5188-020-016
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 15, 2006)
CD 15 t. Property at 715 North Gulf Avenue (Case No. 44450).
Assessor I.D. No. 7416-016-010
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 10, 2007)
CD 7 u. Property at 15251 Acre Street (Case No. 4991).
Assessor I.D. No. 2654-009-023
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 6, 2002)
CD 7 v. Property at 15251 Acre Street (Case No. 42912).
Assessor I.D. No. 2654-009-023
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 18, 2007)
ITEM NO. (51) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, AD HOC COMMITTEE ON GANG VIOLENCE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT relative to the Departments of Recreation and Parks and Water and Power forming a partnership to develop workforce programs and other development opportunities for youth.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the request of the Department of Recreation and Parks to proceed, upon their finalization, with the following programs: Weather Smart Irrigation Projects, Workforce Development through Projects Created by Transmission Line Conversion to Open Space, Camp Radford Phase I Renovation Project, and Camping Programs for Youth Development.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of Recreation and Parks. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (52) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #19 - Motion (Parks - Zine) Adopted (12); Absent: Cardenas, Reyes and Weiss (3)
et al. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the 2007-12 Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) for the Coalition of Los Angeles City Unions and Management Attorneys Unit.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the following 2007-12 MOU’s:
a. MOU 02 - Building Trades
b. MOU 03 - Clerical
c. MOU 04 - Equipment Operation and Labor
d. MOU 06 - Librarians
e. MOU 07 - Recreation Assistants (Part-Time)
f. MOU 09 - Plant Equipment Operators and Repair
g. MOU 10 - Professional Medical
h. MOU 11 - Recreational
i. MOU 12 - Supervisory Blue Collar
j. MOU 13 - Supervisory Building Trades
k. MOU 14 - Service and Crafts
l. MOU 15 - Service Employees
m. MOU 16 - Supervisory Librarians
n. MOU 18 - Safety/Security
o. MOU 29 - Deputy City Attorneys
p. MOU 32 - Management Attorneys
q. MOU 34 - Crossing Guards (Part-Time)
r. MOU 36 - Management Employees
s. MOU 37 - Executive Administrative Assistants
2. AUTHORIZE the CAO and the Controller to make clerical or technical corrections to the MOU’s as required.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the estimated fiscal impact for each year of the five-year agreement is as follows: Fiscal Year (FY) 2007-08, $38.2 million; FY 2008-09, $39.0 million; FY 2009-10, $52.0 million, FY 2010-11, $61.9 million, FY 2011-12, $64.5 million.
(Personnel Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Zine - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Weiss, Wesson and President Garcetti (4)
(Item Nos. 53-58)
ITEM NO. (53) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING relative to the Oakwood Avenue and Broadway Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the Oakwood Avenue and Broadway Lighting District, inasmuch as the project has been inactive since 2004 due to lack of funding.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (54) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING relative to the Harvard Boulevard and 62nd Street Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the Harvard Boulevard and 62nd Street Lighting District, inasmuch as the project has been inactive since 2004 due to lack of funding.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (55) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING relative to the Stoner and Missouri Avenues Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the Stoner and Missouri Avenues Lighting District, inasmuch as the project has been inactive since 2004 due to lack of funding.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (56) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING relative to the Lemon Grove Avenue and Hobart Boulevard Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the Lemon Grove Avenue and Hobart Boulevard Lighting District, inasmuch as the project has been inactive since 2004 due to lack of funding.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (57) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
CD 6 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING relative to the Erwin Street and Noble Avenue Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the Erwin Street and Noble Avenue Lighting District, inasmuch as the project has been inactive since 2004 due to lack of funding.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (58) - ADOPTED
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PARKS - HUIZAR) relative to conducting an audit of the Emergency Operations Center/Police Operations Center/Fire Department Operations and Dispatch Center (EOC/POC/FDC) project.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Conduct an audit of the EOC/POC/FDC project in the Proposition Q Bond Program and report back to the Council upon its completion, said audit to include a review of other individual projects in the Prop Q Bond Program to assess the adequacy of the following functions:
1) Strategy, organization, and administration
2) Financial management
3) Procurement management
4) Controls and risk management
5) Schedule management
b. Identify elements of the program for possible bench-marking with comparable projects of other governmental agencies, in conjunction with the Prop Q Administrative Oversight Committee.
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to prepare Controller instructions for the use of $300,000 in Prop Q program administration funds for an audit of individual projects, and to make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
(Audits and Governmental Efficiency Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (59) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #18 - Motion (Parks - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Reyes and Weiss (4)
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PARKS - WESSON) relative to an overview of the report of the Local Business Retention and Attraction Task Force (Task Force).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the Task Force to provide a report to the Council of its findings and recommendations.
2. REFER the Task Force report to the Jobs, Business Growth, and Tax Reform Committee for consideration.
(Jobs, Business Growth and Tax Reform Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (60) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED
Roll Call #14 - Motion (Parks - Huizar) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (13); Absent: Reyes and Weiss (2)
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PARKS - HUIZAR) relative to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) presenting findings from “The State of the Region 2007" report.
Recommendation for Council action:
REQUEST the SCAG to present findings from “The State of the Region 2007" report to the City Council and that this presentation be included on the December 19, 2007 agenda of the City Council.
(Rules and Government Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - HUIZAR)
Recommendation for Council action:
REFER the Southern California Association of Governments “State of the Region 2007" report to the Housing, Community and Economic Development, Planning and Land Use Management and Transportation Committees for further review.
ITEM NO. (61) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Zine - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Weiss, Wesson and President Garcetti (4)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (HUIZAR - SMITH) relative to the City’s position on legislation that would implement uniform distance regulations for all new residential care facilities serving six and fewer people.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
RESOLVE that the City include in its 2007-08 State Legislative Program SPONSORSHIP of legislation that would implement uniform distance regulations for all new residential care facilities serving six and fewer people that will be consistent with federal law.
(Rules and Government Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
(Continued from Council meeting of December 12, 2007)
ITEM NO. (62) - ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #20 - Motion (Greuel - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Parks, Reyes and Weiss (5)
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 1 a. MOTION (REYES - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Celebration of the Virgin Mary and Toy Distribution on December 12, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,000).
CD 1 b. MOTION (REYES - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Dia De La Virgen Celebracion on December 12, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,000).
CD 11 c. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - REYES) relative to declaring the Pacific Palisades Farmers’ Market on every Sunday from January 13, 2008 to January 11, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $80,660).
CD 13 d. MOTION (GARCETTI - REYES) relative to declaring the Kids’ Christmas Spectacular 2007 on December 23, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
CD 11 e. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - REYES) relative to declaring the Brentwood Farmers’ Market on every Sunday from January 6, 2008 to January 4, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $75,541).
CD 13 f. MOTION (GARCETTI - ZINE) relative to declaring the My Tune Media Group event on December 13, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
CD 13 g. MOTION (GARCETTI - ZINE) relative to declaring the Joy of Christmas event on December 12-16, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,030).
CD 14 h. MOTION (HUIZAR - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the Boyle Heights Latina Independent Film Extravaganza on December 7-9, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $17,427).
CD 8 i. MOTION (PERRY for PARKS - HAHN) relative to declaring the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 27, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $6,000).
SUBSTITUTE MOTION ADOPTED IN LIEU OF ORIGINAL
SUBSTITUTE MOTION (PARKS - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the 14th Annual Screeen Actors Guild Awards on January 27, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $6,000). Various dates corrected to read “2008".
CD 9 j. MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to declaring the 2007 Holiday Gala on December 14, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,000).
ITEM NO. (63) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Zine - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Weiss, Wesson and President Garcetti (4)
(Item Nos. 63-71)
CD 9 MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PERRY) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for 36th Street between Hill Street and Broadway and a 14.5 foot wide airspace over Hill Street at the intersection with 36th Street.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law for 36th Street between Hill Street and Broadway and a 14.5 foot wide airspace over Hill Street at the intersection with 36th Street.
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
3. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested areas to the Public Works Committee.
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council’s consideration at the appropriate time under the City’s Street Vacation procedures.
ITEM NO. (64) - ADOPTED
CD 9 MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PERRY) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for the alley westerly of Central Avenue between 52nd Place and 53rd Street.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law for the alley westerly of Central Avenue between 52nd Place and 53rd Street.
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
3. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested areas to the Public Works Committee.
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council’s consideration at the appropriate time under the City’s Street Vacation procedures.
ITEM NO. (65) - ADOPTED
MOTION (REYES - LABONGE) relative to a contract extension for the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club.
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the City Engineer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to the Proposition K - L.A. for Kids Grant Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club to extend the term for design and construction (Contract No. C-108328) from June 28, 2007 to April 30, 2009.
ITEM NO. (66) - ADOPTED
CD 11 MOTION (ROSENDAHL - ZINE) relative to funding for mural restoration, production and preservation.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services (BOSS) to prepare a contract, agreement or other necessary document with both the Venice Arts Council for mural restoration activities and the Chrysalis Project for mural production and preservation for execution by the Councilmember of the 11th District, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.
2. AUTHORIZE Council District 11 to execute a contract, agreement or other necessary document with both the Venice Arts Council for $5,000 for mural restoration activities and the Chrysalis Project for $15,000 for mural production and preservation. The contract, agreement or other necessary document shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Description of the work to be performed, estimated completion date, and a detailed accounting of the expenditures to the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting within 30 days of completion of the work to be performed.
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting to issue payment in an amount up to $20,000 from the Council District 11 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Venice Arts Council for $5,000 and the Chrysalis Project for $15,000 for the work described above.
4. INSTRUCT the Director of the BOSS, with the assistance of the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting, to ensure compliance by both entities with the above accounting requirements.
5. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to make technical corrections or clarifications as may be necessary to implement the intent of the Motion.
ITEM NO. (67) - ADOPTED
CD 4 MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to funding to benefit residents, business owners and visitors in Council District Four.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting to TRANSFER $40,000 from the Council District Four portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to Fund No. 100/28 (Council), Account No. 1010 (Salaries - General) for staffing costs in Council District Four.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to make technical corrections or clarifications as may be necessary to implement the intent of the Motion.
ITEM NO. (68) - ADOPTED
RESOLUTION (GREUEL - WEISS) relative to declaring March 21, 2008 as Mediation Day 2008 in the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE to DECLARE March 21, 2008 as Mediation Day 2008 in the City of Los Angeles.
ITEM NO. (69) - ADOPTED
RESOLUTION (GREUEL - HAHN) relative to declaring May 30, 2008 as Women In Pain Awareness Day in the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE to DECLARE May 30, 2008 as Women In Pain Awareness Day in the City of Los Angeles.
ITEM NO. (70) - ADOPTED
RESOLUTION (GREUEL - HUIZAR) relative to declaring April 25-27, 2008 as Global Youth Services Day 2008 in the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE to DECLARE April 25-27, 2008 as Global Youth Services Day 2008 in the City of Los Angeles.
ITEM NO. (71) - MAPS APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORTS ADOPTED
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 13 a. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 64068 for property lying westerly of Alvarado Street and northerly of Court Street.
(Bond No. C-112852)
Applicants: 3041 N. Alvarado, LLC
Taik Yul Kim
CD 7 b. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 67308 for property lying easterly and westerly of Monte Street and southwesterly of San Fernando Boulevard.
(Bond No. C-112853)
Applicants: Olden Street Partners, LLC
Development Resource Consultants Inc.
CD 13 c. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 64059 for property lying westerly of Alvarado Street and southerly of Court Street.
(Bond No. C-112854)
Applicants: 223 N. Alvarado, LLC
Taik Yul Kim
CD 11 d. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 61887 for property lying easterly of Haverford Avenue and southerly of Antioch Street.
(Bond No. C-112855)
(Quimby Fee: $39,564)
Applicants: D.K. Haveford
Harvey A. Goodman
CD 5 e. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 63216 for property lying easterly of Sherbourne Drive and northerly of Pico Boulevard.
(Bond No. C-112856)
(Quimby Fee: $73,020)
Applicants: Sherbourne Hall, LLC
Jack Little
CD 5 f. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 53686 for property lying southerly of LaGrange Avenue and easterly of Beverly Glen Boulevard.
(Quimby Fee: $30,225)
Applicants: Chanukah Investments, LLC
Harvey A. Goodman
CD 11 g. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 65502 for property lying easterly of Armacost Avenue and southerly of Wilshire Boulevard.
(Bond No. C-112857)
(Quimby Fee: $80,316)
Applicants: Armacost Colony, LLC
Jack Little Co.
CD 11 h. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 63265 for property lying westerly of Glencoe Avenue and northerly of Maxella Avenue.
(Bond No. C-112859)
(Quimby Fee: $434,469)
Applicants: California Landmark Group
Gary Safronoff
CD 15 i. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 65192 for property lying southerly of 227th Street and westerly of Denker Avenue.
(Bond No. C-112861)
(Quimby Fee: $36,510)
Applicants: Farzad Shabestari
DHS Associates
CD 2 j. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 64242 for property lying easterly of Murietta Avenue and northerly of Milbank Street.
(Bond No. C-112860)
(Quimby Fee: $120,483)
Applicants: Frank Afari
Harvey A. Goodman
CD 11 k. PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2004-7430 for property lying northerly of Dorothy Street and westerly of Bundy Drive.
(Bond No. C-112858)
(Quimby Fee: $5,936)
Applicants: William and Dalit Meshulan Mahnian
Jack Little Co.
CD 13 l. PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2005-7849 for property lying along the northeasterly side of Waterloo Street and southerly of Sunset Boulevard.
(Quimby Fee: $20,488)
(Dwelling Unit Construction Tax: $800)
Applicants: Metropolitan Los Angeles Development, LLC
Vasant T. Sande
MOTIONS ADOPTED UPON FINDINGS BY COUNCIL THAT THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION AROSE SUBSEQUENT TO THE POSTING OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2007, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2) AND COUNCIL RULE 23
ADOPTED - FORTHWITH
Roll Call #15 - Motion (Garcetti - Wesson) Findings on Need to Act - Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Reyes and Weiss (2)
Roll Call #16 - Motion (Garcetti - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cardenas, Perry, Reyes and Weiss (4)
MOTION (GARCETTI - WESSON) relative to the continuing dispute between the entertainment industry’s writers and producers.
Recommendation for Council action:
RE-AFFIRM the endorsement of the efforts of both the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to reach a just and decent contract for all parties involved in this labor dispute, calls on both parties to resume bargaining sessions; and URGE both parties to continue their negotiations in earnest until a satisfactory agreement is reached.
Roll Call #23 - Motion (Perry - Greuel) Findings on Need to Act - Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Parks, Reyes and Weiss (5)
Roll Call #24 - Motion (Perry - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Parks, Reyes and Weiss (5)
MOTION (PERRY - GREUEL) relative to asserting jurisdiction and approving the Board of Water and Power Commissioners action of December 18. 2007.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ASSERT jurisdiction, pursuant to Section 245 of the Los Angeles City Charter, over the action taken by the Board of Water and Power Commissioners on December 18, 2007 relative to a Resolution authorizing execution of a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Los Angeles, Mayor’s Office, Homeland Security and Public Safety.
2. APPROVE the Board of Commissioners’ action authorizing execution of a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Los Angeles, Mayor’s Office, Homeland Security and Public Safety, upon assertion of jurisdiction.
Roll Call #21 - Motion (Perry - Garcetti) Findings on Need to Act - Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Parks, Reyes and Weiss (5)
Roll Call #22 - Motion (Perry - Garcetti) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Parks, Reyes and Weiss (5)
MOTION (REYES - GARCETTI) relative to requesting an Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) for the several Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan Areas.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INSTRUCT the Planning Department, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to prepare and process an ICO, imposing temporary interim regulations on the issuance of building, grading, and foundation permits as described in the text of the Motion; and INCLUDE an Urgency Clause making it effective upon publication.
2. REQUIRE that the ICO shall run for one year with a 12-month extension by City Council Resolution, or until the adoption of the appropriate land use regulatory controls have been prepared by the Planning Department, adopted by the City Council and become effective, whichever occurs first.
3. INSTRUCT the Planning Department to prepare and present the ICO for the review and consideration of the Planning and Land Use Management Committee.
RECONSIDERATION OF ITEMS NOS. 2-5 FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2007
Roll Call #13 - Motion (Greuel - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Weiss (1)
ITEM NO. (2) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to increase the maximum value of individual referrals to collection agencies.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Chapter II, of Article I, Section 5.181(a) of the LAAC to increase the maximum value of individual referrals to collection agencies from the current $1,000 to $3,000.
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.
ITEM NO. (3) - ADOPTED
CD 7 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change for property at 11349 North El Dorado Avenue.
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. 07-3140 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 2005-7194 MND] filed on November 10, 2005.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC) as the Findings of the Council.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the NVAPC, effecting a zone change, incident to a Tentative Tract Map, from RA-1 to (T)(Q)RD6-1 for the proposed one-lot subdivision with eight detached residential condominium units on a 1.69 acre lot located at 11349 North El Dorado Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Applicant: Yehuda Benezra (Steve Nazemi, Representative)APCNV 2005-7237 ZC
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: The NVAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 31, 2007
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 19, 2007)
ITEM NO. (4) - ADOPTED
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to 2007-08 rate adjustments for non-ambulatory passenger vehicle services in the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that, based on continued increases in industry costs, rate adjustments for non-ambulatory service vehicles are appropriate.
2. FIND that the use of the approved rate study methodology for the 2007-08 non-ambulatory passenger vehicle service rate adjustment is appropriate.
3. FIND that the proposed schedule of rates and charges as shown in Board Order No. 588 is just, reasonable, non-discriminatory and non-preferential for all permitted non-ambulatory services.
4. RESCIND Board Order No. 586 and ADOPT Board Order No. 588 establishing the rates and charges for non-ambulatory passenger vehicle services in the City.
5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE approving a resolution of the Board of Transportation Commissioners adopted on August 9, 2007 which said resolution is designated as Board Order No. 588, fixing rates and charges for non-ambulatory passenger vehicle service in the City of Los Angeles for 2007-08.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that implementation of the recommendations does not impact the City’s budget. The rates are those charged to private non-ambulatory service users and do not affect the fees paid to the City for vehicle permits. However, the financial impact on City residents should be minimal because the majority of non-ambulatory passenger transportation users are those covered by Medical, Medicare, the County of Los Angeles contracts and private insurance companies.
ITEM NO. (5) - ADOPTED
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to 2007-08 rate adjustments for private ambulance services in the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that, based on continued increases in industry costs, rate adjustments for private ambulance services in the City are appropriate.
2. FIND that the use of the approved rate study methodology for the 2007-08 non-ambulatory passenger vehicle service rate adjustment is appropriate.
3. FIND that the proposed schedule of rates and charges as shown in Board Order No. 587 is just, reasonable, non-discriminatory and non-preferential for all permitted private ambulance transportation services.
4. RESCIND Board Order No. 585 and ADOPT Board Order No. 587 establishing the rates and charges for private ambulance service in the City.
5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE approving a resolution of the Board of Transportation Commissioners adopted on August 9, 2007 which said resolution is designated as Board Order No. 587, fixing rates and charges for private ambulance service in the City of Los Angeles for 2007-08.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that implementation of the recommendations does not impact the City’s budget. The rates are those charged to private ambulance service users and do not affect the fees paid to the City for ambulance permits. However, the financial impact on City residents should be minimal because the majority of non-ambulatory passenger transportation users are those covered by Medical, Medicare, the County of Los Angeles contracts and private insurance companies.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Three Kings Day on January 8, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Giant Maximus event on December 31, 2007 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Best Events Fashion Show on January 12, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
MOTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Performing for Los Angeles Youth (P.L.A.Y.) event on March 5, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $10,000).
MOTION (LABONGE - WESSON) relative to declaring the Miracle Mile 5K Run/Walk on January 20, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,623).
MOTION (GARCETTI - REYES) relative to declaring the Concert Performance event on January 1-4, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
MOTION (PERRY - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Youth Concerts on February 26-29, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,778).
MOTION (PARKS - WESSON) relative to declaring the Kwanzaa Heritage Festival on December 29, 2007 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,000).
MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the Seventh Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Bike Rice on January 19, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $38,830).
MOTION (PARKS - WESSON - PERRY) relative to declaring the 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Kingdom Day Parade on January 21, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $38,830).
MOTION (PARKS - WESSON - HAHN) relative to declaring the Fourth Annual Kingdom Day Gospel Festival on January 21, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $54,139).
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Oshogatsu in Little Tokyo on January 1, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,000).
MOTION (ROSENDAHL for REYES - PERRY) relative to declaring the Banda de Nuestros Angeles Parade on December 28, 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 a request for an exemption from the Convention Center fee waiver policy for the Urban Marketplace 2008 event on March 19, 2008.
MOTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to a request for an exemption from the Convention Center fee waiver policy for the Second Annual Convocation of LAUSD Foreign Language Teachers on March 1, 2008.
MOTION (PERRY - GREUEL) relative to a request for an exemption from the Convention Center fee waiver policy for Solid Resources Support Services Division Workshops on February 2, 2008.
MOTION (CARDENAS - SMITH) relative to installing street banners announcing the Second Annual National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness on January 11, 2008.
MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to installing street banners announcing the Microsoft 2008 Launch Wave on February 27, 2008.
MOTION (SMITH - ROSENDAHL) relative to installing street banners supporting Birmingham High School.
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - HUIZAR) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for Lyon Street between Ramirez Street and Cesar E. Chavez Avenue.
MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to the regular meeting schedule for the Council’s Standing Committees.
MOTION (WESSON - REYES) relative to reaffirming Council’s December 20, 2006 action regarding the Special Event declaration for the Culver City Farmers’ Market.
MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to conducting a single topic session on Transportation issues at the regular meeting of the City Council on January 29, 2008.
MOTION (GARCETTI - REYES) relative to funding to develop a streetscape booklet for the Glassell Park - South Atwater Village Streetscape Project.
MOTION (GREUEL - LABONGE) relative to funding for the Valley College Bridge.
MOTION (GREUEL - REYES) relative to asserting jurisdiction over the December 13, 2007 oral action taken by the South Valley Area Planning Commission in relation to an 18-unit townhouse condominium project at 11951 Riverside Drive in Valley Village.
MOTION (GREUEL - HUIZAR) relative to the use of the City Hall Tom Bradley Room for a reception to honor Ellen Sandt.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Alarcon was excused from Council session of Tuesday, January 8, 2008 and Wednesday, January 16, 2008, due to City Business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Alarcon was excused from Council session of Friday, January 18, 2008, due to Personal Business.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
07-3188 - Bradley M. Smith (Rosendahl - All Councilmembers)
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
07-3187 - Homeless Persons Memorial Day (Garcetti - All Councilmembers)
Carolyn Montez (LaBonge - All Councilmembers)
Patricia Silverman (LaBonge - All Councilmembers)
Diana Elizabeth Blackwell (Zine)
Ayes, Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Perry, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Parks, Reyes and Weiss (5).
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: Frank T. Martinez, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10:15 am
- - - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - - -
***ALL FORTHWITH***
10:15 A.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER
AS COUNCIL RECESSES ITS REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL - Members present: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith and Zine (11); Absent: Hahn, Weiss, Wesson and President Garcetti (4).
ROLL CALL NUMBER (#) - INDICATES THE ORDER IN WHICH THE ITEMS WERE ACTED
UPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 72-73
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Reyes - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Weiss, Wesson and President Garcetti (4)
(Item Nos. 72-73)
ITEM NO. (72) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS relative to the annual status of the Water Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) and actions in compliance with court order (City of Burbank v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS106498) in connection with the Glendale-Burbank Interceptor Sewer (GBIS) portion of the IRP, including decertification of original IRP Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR)(BS 019-06), suspension of the GBIS pending additional environmental review and recertification of the FEIR excluding GBIS.
(Energy and Environment Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Energy and Environment Committee at 213-978-1076.)
ADOPTED
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT relative to compliance with court order regarding the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) in connection with the Glendale-Burbank Interceptor Sewer (GBIS) portion of the IRP.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. DECERTIFY the IRP FEIR (State Clearing House No. 2004071091; BS 019-06) originally certified by City Council on November 14, 2006.
2. SUSPEND the GBIS portion of the IRP pending adequate environmental review consistent with the Court’s final State of Decision (City of Burbank v. City of Los Angeles; Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS106498).
3. RECERTIFY the IRP FEIR (State Clearing House No. 2004071091; BS 019-06) excluding the references to the GBIS portion of the IRP, as reflected in the Revised FEIR, attached to the Council file.
4. INSTRUCT Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) and other relevant staff to conduct the necessary environmental review of the GBIS portion of the IRP and correct deficiencies in the EIR that have been identified in the Court’s final Statement of Decision dated October 29, 2007, attached to the Council file, prior to any reapproval of the GBIS portion of the IRP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Public Works (Board) reports that the total estimated capital cost in 2006 dollars for Go-Projects is $663 million (the GO-Projects are detailed in Section 3.2, Transmittal No. 4 of the October 4, 2006 Board report, attached to the Council file). The Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) is responsible for the developing the 10-year Wastewater Capital Improvement Program (WCIRP). The WCIRP includes the replacement, rehabilitation, and expansion of the City wastewater treatment and collection facilities.
The BOS is also responsible for watershed protection which includes compliance with stormwater and urban run-off regulations (Total Maximum Daily Load or TMDLs) and National Pollutants Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and beneficial use of runoff. Using a similar process, BOS staff develops a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the watershed protection program as part of the annual budget process. Detailed rate impacts and subsequent budget approval will be conducted as part of the BOS annual budget approval process. The wastewater and stormwater programs are funded by the Sewer Construction and Maintenance, Stormwater Pollution Abatement, and Proposition O funding. Therefore, impact on the General Fund is not anticipated. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is responsible for implementation of recycled water projects and water conservation programs, and its associated CIP.
ITEM NO. (73) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
CD 12 COMMUNICATION FROM Thomas P. O’Hara requesting a hardship exemption from the Balboa Highlands Interim Control Ordinance for the property at 12657 Jimeno Avenue.
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee Report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Planning and Land Use Management Committee at 213-978-1068.)
ADOPTED
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an application for a hardship exemption from provisions of the City’s Balboa Highlands Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) for the property at 12657 Jimeno Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. GRANT hardship exemption from the City’s Balboa Highlands ICO (177326) as noted and as described in the application attached to Council file No. 05-1451-S4, for the proposed replacement of 10 existing windows and two patio doors (will be using the same openings and will be providing the same function as the existing windows and doors) for the property at 12657 Jimeno Avenue.
2. ADVISE the applicant that this hardship exemption, if granted by the 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: Thomas P. O’Hara
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Item for Which Public Hearing Has Not Been Held - Item 74
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Rosendahl - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Weiss, Wesson and President Garcetti (4)
ITEM NO. (74) - MAPS APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORTS ADOPTED
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 7 a. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 61046 for property lying southerly of Plummer Street and westerly of Sylmar Avenue.
(Bond No. C-112865)
(Quimby Fee: $40,976)
Applicants: Sylmar Village II, LLC
Wagner-Kerr Associates
CD 4 b. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 63126 for property lying westerly of Hudson Avenue and southerly of Willougby Avenue.
(Bond No. C-112867)
(Quimby Fee: $92,196)
Applicants: Hudson 837 Holdings, LLC
Tala Associates
CD 7 c. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62494 for property lying northerly of Bradley Avenue and westerly of Astoria Street.
(Bond No. C-112868)
(Quimby Fee: $40,158)
Applicants: Bronco Development, LLC
Richard Prutz
CD 2 d. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 64824 for property lying easterly of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and southerly of Addison Street.
(Bond No. C-112869)
Applicants: Brian Dror
ARC Land Surveying and Engineering
CD 4 e. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 65086 for property lying westerly of Wilton Place and southerly of Third Street.
(Bond No. C-112870)
(Quimby Fee: $61,464)
Applicants: L3 Properties, LLC
TKIM Associate
CD 2 f. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62524 for property lying northerly of Hamlin Street and easterly of Radford Avenue.
(Bond No. C-112871)
(Quimby Fee: $22,310)
Applicants: NHHSD DEVELOPERS, LLC
Florentino Ferrer
CD 5 g. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62012 for property lying westerly of Strathmore Drive and easterly of Glenrock Avenue.
Applicants: 10965 Strathmore Apartment
Harvey A. Goodman
CD 11 h. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 65501 for property lying easterly of Westgate Avenue and southerly of Idaho Avenue.
(Bond No. C-112873)
(Quimby Fee: $92,196)
Applicants: Wiseman Development
Jack Little Co.
CD 2 i. PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2003-6743 for property lying northerly of St. Estaban Street and westerly of Tujunga Avenue.
(Bond No. C-112866)
(Quimby Fee: $6,814)
Applicants: Donald Freed
Iacobellis & Associates, Inc.
CD 7 j. PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2006-1067 for property lying northerly of Adelphia Avenue and northerly of Maclay Street.
Applicants: Mostafa Mohamed & Souheir Albakri
Camille Zeitouny
CD 3 k. PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2006-1414 for property lying easterly side of Claire Avenue and northerly of Sherman Way.
(Bond No. C-112872)
(Quimby Fee: $5,936)
Applicants: Hossein Taherizadegan
DHS & Associates, Inc.
CD 2 l. PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2004-4200 for property lying westerly of Ethel Avenue and northerly of Saticoy Street.
(Bond No. C-112874)
(Quimby Fee: $4,858)
Applicants: Antonio Estrada
Jack Little Co.
Councilmember LaBonge moved, seconded by Councilmember Reyes, that the Special Council meeting adjourn.
Ayes, Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith and Zine (11); Absent: Hahn, Weiss, Wesson and President Garcetti (4).
Whereupon the Special Council meeting did adjourn.
ATTEST: Frank T. Martinez, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE CITY COUNCIL