BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES
AGENDAS - The City Council
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meetings contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at
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Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not
listed on the Council Agenda only if it is determined by a two-thirds (10) vote
that the need for action arose after the posting of an Agenda. Some items on
the Agenda may be approved without any discussion, however any item may be
called special by a Councilmember. If an item is called special it will
be held until the remainder of the items on the Council agenda have been
acted on by the Council. An item may also be called special if a member of
the public has requested to speak on the item and a public hearing has not
previously been held on the matter.
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considered by the Council, however items will be grouped. For example, all
items for which required public hearings have not previously been held are
listed in one section on the printed Agenda. The Council President will ask if
any Councilmember or member or the public wishes to speak on one or more of
these items. If anyone wishes to speak on an item, it will be called
special. The remaining items in this section will be voted on by Council
with one roll call vote.
PUBLIC INPUT AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS - An opportunity for
the public to address the Council on agenda items for which public hearings
have not been provided will be provided before or during consideration of the
item. Members of the public who wish to speak on any item are requested to
complete a speaker card for each item they wish to address, and present the
completed card(s) to the Sergeant-At-Arms. Speaker cards are available at the
back of the Council Chamber.
The Council will also provide an opportunity
for the public to speak on public interest items for a cumulative total of up
to ten (10) minutes. Testimony shall be limited in content to matters which
are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. The City Council
may not take any action on matters discussed during the public testimony
period.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS - Councilmembers
requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the Council President
in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the
maker of the original motion, or the member calling a matter special shall
have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other Councilmembers may
speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring
to speak on a question have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for
each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum of three (3)
minutes.
A motion calling the previous question may
be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion
will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call
the roll on the matter.
VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS - Most items require
a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8 members). Items
which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed
directly on the Council Agenda will require 10 votes to consider. Once
considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be
adopted. Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be
present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If an ordinance does
not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week.
The votes required for approval on second consideration vary and depend upon
the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8) affirmative
votes upon second consideration.
When debate on an item is completed, the
Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll. Every member present must
vote for or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will
announce the votes on each item. Any member of Council may move to
"reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn,
suspend the Rules, or where an intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction,
providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of the
item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during
the meeting, and once during the next regular meeting. The member requesting
reconsideration shall identify for all members present the Agenda number,
Council file number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to
reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative vote of eight
members of the Council.
When the Council has failed by sufficient
votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the
matter, or has not caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting,
the issue is again placed on the next agenda for the following meeting for the
purpose of allowing the Council to again vote on the matter.
The City Council rules provide that all items
adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other designated
officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular Council meeting
following the date of the Council action. A motion to send an item forthwith
if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk
to forward the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.
RULE 16 MOTIONS - Council Rule No. 16
allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it having to go
to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an
additional member) during a Council session to be placed on the next regular
available Council Agenda.
Los
Angeles City Council Agenda
Wednesday,
February 6, 2008
John
Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am
Roll
Call
Approval
of the Record of Proceedings of the Council Meeting of
February
1, 2008
Commendatory
Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Public
Testimony on Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items
for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 1-15
ITEM NO. (1) - Motion
Required
07-3385
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the
appointment of Ms. Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker to the Housing Authority of the City
of Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor=s appointment of Ms. Jacquelyn
Dupont-Walker to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles for the term
ending June 30, 2011, to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of Ms.
Linda Guthries term, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Dupont-Walker resides in
Council District 10. (Current Board gender composition: M=0; F=7)
Ethics Commission Review: Complete
Background Check 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.)
ITEM NO. (2)
06-2862
CD 7
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan
Amendment and zone change for property at 13263 Wheeler Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT
TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the
November 6, 2007, FINDINGS of the Director of Planning as the Findings of the
Council.
2. ADOPT the
accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor, the City Planning
Commission and the Director of Planning APPROVING the proposed General Plan
Amendment to the Sylmar Community Plan from Low Density Residential land use
designation to Low Medium 1 land use designation for the proposed construction
of detached residential condominium dwellings on a 130,000 square foot lot for
property at 13263 Wheeler Avenue.
CPC
2005-9109 GPA ZC
3. PRESENT and
ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the Director of Planning,
effecting a zone change from A1-1 to (T)(Q)RD3-1-K for the proposed
construction of detached residential condominium dwellings on a 130,000 square
foot lot for property at 13263 Wheeler Avenue.
Said rezoning shall be subject to the AQ@ Qualified
classification zone limitations as shown on the attached sheets.
4. REMOVE (T)
Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to the
Committee report.
5. INSTRUCT the
Planning Department to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to
this action.
6. ADVISE the
applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in
the Committee report.
7. 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.
8. 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.
(Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by
Council on January 23, 2007)
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Planning
Department reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative
costs are recovered through fees.
TIME
LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 18, 2008
(LAST
DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 15, 2008)
ITEM NO. (3)
07-3556
CD 7
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General
Plan Resolution and zone change for property at 16211 West Filbert and 16200
West Foothill Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT
TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the
October 30, 2007, FINDINGS of the Director of Planning as the Findings of the
Council.
2. ADOPT the
accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor, the City Planning
Commission and the Director of Planning APPROVING the proposed General Plan as
part of the Community Plan Revision Program for Sylmar Community from Public
Facilities to Limited Manufacturing land use designation for a privately owned
property at 16211 West Filbert and 16200 West Foothill Boulevard.
CPC
90-0345 GPC
3. PRESENT and
ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the Director of Planning,
effecting a zone change to restore the [Q]M1-1 Zone for property at 16211 West
Filbert and 16200 West Foothill Boulevard.
Said rezoning shall be subject to the [Q]
Qualified classification zone limitations as shown on the attached
sheets.
4. INSTRUCT the
Planning Department to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to
this action.
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.
(Environmental Impact Report and Addendum
recertified by Council on August 7, 1997)
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Director of
Planning reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs
are recovered through fees.
TIME
LIMIT FILE - APRIL 1, 2008
(LAST
DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 1, 2008)
ITEM NO. (4) - Motion
Required - Two Reports on One File
05-1295
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE
FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to extending the Office of Public Safety Oversight
Committee for two years.
Recommendation for Council action, as
initiated by Motion (Greuel - Weiss), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE
amending Subsection (e) of Section 22.545.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative
Code to extend the Office of Public Safety Oversight Committee for two years
through February 7, 2010.
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.
(Information
Technology and General Services 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 Information Technology and General Services Committee at 213-978-1071.)
ITEM NO. (5)
06-2922-S1
AUDITS AND GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to the Controllers report on the City's Oversight of Playa
Vista Phase I Development and related matters.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Controllers
report, dated October 25, 2007, relative to the City's Oversight of Playa Vista
Phase I Development and the Fire, Building and Safety, and Planning
Departments joint report, dated October 25, 2007, inasmuch as the reports are
submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee
waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (6)
07-2141
AUDITS AND GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to the Citys methane mitigation system.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Motion (Rosendhal
- Garcetti - Reyes) requesting briefing on the Citys methane mitigation system,
inasmuch as the matter is being addressed under Council file 06-2922-S1,
Controller report on oversight responsibilities for Playa Vista-Phase I
Residential Development and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee
waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (7)
05-0894-S3
EDUCATION AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative
to the development of guidelines for Neighborhood Councils for creating
freestanding non-profit entities.
Recommendation for Council action:
REQUEST the City Attorney and the Department
of Neighborhood Empowerment to work together to develop guidelines for
Neighborhood Councils outlining the benefits, liabilities, and methods for
creating freestanding non-profit entities, and to report within 120 days.
[Recommendation No. 70 of the Neighborhood Council Review Commission (NCRC)
Final Report dated September 25, 2007.]
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by
the NCRC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (8)
07-3283
EDUCATION AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT
relative to Fiscal Year 2007-08 Infant-Toddler Resource funding from the
California Department of Education for the Jim Gilliam Child Care Center.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT
TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the President and the
Secretary of the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners to accept
Fiscal Year 2007-08 Infant-Toddler Resource funding from the California
Department of Education for the Jim Gilliam Child Care Center.
2. AUTHORIZE the
General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks, to execute the agreement,
and any subsequent amendments thereto, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative
Code Section 14.8 et seq., on behalf of the City, subject to the approval of
the City Attorney as to form.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of
Recreation and Parks reports that this additional funding requires no match and
will provide the preschool program with additional resources at no cost to the
City's General Fund.
ITEM NO. (9)
07-3284
EDUCATION AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT
relative to the Great American Bake Sale funding application for the 2007-08
Summer Lunch Program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT
TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the
submission of an application to the Great American Bake Sale for a $15,000
grant for the 2007-08 Summer Lunch Program at various facilities.
2. AUTHORIZE the
General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks, to execute the resulting grant
agreement (Terms and Conditions), and any subsequent amendments thereto,
pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 14.8 et eq., on behalf of
the City, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of
Recreation and Parks reports that this grant requires no match and will provide
the Summer Lunch Program with additional resources at no cost to the City's
General Fund.
ITEM NO. (10)
06-1733
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE REPORT relative to developing a financial policy pertaining to grants
administration.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant
to Motion (Smith - Cardenas):
INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer
(CAO) and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to develop, within 45 days for
Council consideration, a financial policy pertaining to grants administration
to include, but not be limited to, the following:
a. Identification of a
City entity to perform a clearinghouse review of grant applications, before
they are submitted, to avoid competing City of Los Angeles grant applications.
b. Simplification of
grant document approval process.
c. Guidelines to follow
for local match requirements.
d. Guidelines for
phasing-out grant funded programs when grant funding is no longer available or
fiscally prudent for the City to accept.
e. Procedures and
standards for subcontractor selection.
f. Standards for
deliverables for inclusion in subcontractor contracts.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO
nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (11)
07-3921
CDs 4 & 13
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Funding Agreement with Enterprise Home Ownership
Partners, Inc (EHOP), for the implementation of a Safety/Energy Saving
Retrofitting Program (Program) in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the Chief
Executive Officer, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), or designee, to
execute a Funding Agreement with EHOP for the implementation of a Program in an
amount not to exceed $100,000 in the East Hollywood/Beverly-Normandie
Earthquake Disaster Assistance Project Area.
2. INSTRUCT the CRA to
provide a close-out report upon completion of the Program including, but not
limited to, the following information:
a. Number of
homes inspected.
b. Plan
to assist qualifying homes that did not receive grant funds for repairs.
c. Plan
to assist local businesses.
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. (12)
07-3925
CD 9
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to various actions regarding the
execution of an Acquisition Funding Agreement (Agreement) with the Figueroa
Corridor Community Land Trust (FCCLT) and the Figueroa Corridor Land Company
(FCLC) in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for the development of affordable
housing.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT
the accompanying joint Finding of Benefit Resolution [Attachment B of the City
Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated January 28, 2008], which finds that
the expenditure of $2,000,000 from the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
Central Business District Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund (CBDHF) for the
development of affordable rental and ownership housing in and around the City
Center and Council District Nine Corridors South of the Santa Monica Freeway
Recovery Redevelopment Project Areas is of benefit to the Central Business
District Redevelopment Project Area.
2. AMEND
the CRA Fiscal Year 2007-08 Budget and Work Program to recognize $2,000,000 of
additional revenue from the repayment of the $4,000,000 Agency loan to
CIM/Market at Ninth & Flower, LLC, for the Market Loft Project under Work
Objective SP2180 and allocate such to Work Objective CT1300 (Figueroa land
Trust).
3. AUTHORIZE the
Chief Executive Officer, CRA, or designee, to execute an Agreement
(substantially as submitted in Attachment A of the CAO report dated January 28,
2008), and implementing attachments to the Agreement, with the FCCLT and the
FCLC in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for the development of affordable
housing in or around the City Center Redevelopment Project Area and Council
District Nine Corridors South of the Santa Monica Freeway Recovery
Redevelopment Project Area, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to
form and legality, and the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Contract
Administration, for compliance with certain Agency contracting requirements.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports
that there is no impact on the General Fund. The City's Financial Policies are
not applicable to the CRA. The CRA is only bound by the disclosure provisions
of the City's Debt Management Policies. A repayment of an Agency loan in the
amount of $4,000,000 will be deposited into the CBDHF, of which $2,000,000 will
be disbursed as individual Recoverable Grants and used to fund property
acquisitions in accordance with the Agreement.
ITEM NO. (13) -
Motion Required
08-0206
CD 12
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY PLANNING
COMMISSION relative to a draft Interim Control Ordinance imposing a temporary
prohibition on the issuance of all building and demolition permits within the
proposed Balboa Highlands subdivision generally located on Lisette, Nanette and
Jimeno Streets, and Darla Avenue.
CPC 2008-74 ICO
(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.)
ITEM NO. (14) -
Motion Required
08-0226
CD 15
MOTION (HAHN - ROSENDAHL) relative to
implementing a Q classification limiting residential uses to one-unit per
5,000 square feet of lot area for these three parcels at the northwest corner
of Walker Avenue and 20th Street, which will enable residential or commercial
uses that are compatible with the surrounding single family neighborhood.
(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.)
ITEM NO. (15)
07-1272
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a
grant award for the Los Angeles Police Departments (LAPD) Sobriety Checkpoint
Program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT
TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE
the Chief of Police, or designee, to accept the grant award of $295,200 from
the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the Sobriety Checkpoint
Program IV for Local Law Enforcement Agencies.
2. AUTHORIZE
the Chief of Police to negotiate and execute the proposed grant agreement with
the OTS for $295,200 for the period of October 1, 2007 through September 30,
2008, and submit documents relative to the grant, subject to the approval of
the City Attorney as to form and legality.
3. AUTHORIZE the
LAPD to:
a. Reapply
for Sobriety Checkpoint funds on behalf of the City as they become available,
subject to the approval of the Mayor and Council.
b. Use
$295,200 for sworn overtime associated with this program.
c. Submit
grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in Fund
No. 339/70, Account No. 3410.
4. INSTRUCT
the LAPD to transfer grant receipts for sworn overtime from Fund No. 339/70,
Account No. 3410, to Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 4610.
5. ESTABLISH
an Appropriation Account, to be determined by the Controller, within Fund No.
339/70, for the disbursement of grant funds.
6. AUTHORIZE
the LAPD to prepare Controller's instructions for any necessary technical
adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City
Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the
instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports
that Sobriety Checkpoint Program IV costs are reimbursable up to the grant
limit of $295,200. Acceptance of this grant will have minimal impact on the
General Fund, as the grant does not require a City match. There may be nominal
overtime costs to the City if officers need to go to court or attend
administrative hearings pertaining to arrests at the sobriety checkpoints.
Approval of the above recommendations is in compliance with City financial
policies as the grant funds all grant eligible activities.
Items
for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 16-35
(10
Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (16) -
Motion Required
08-0124
CD
3
COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET
LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to
establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Stagg Street and Oso
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 January 18, 2008.
2. PRESENT and
ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 9,
2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Stagg Street and Oso
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, $95.72 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: March
28, 2008)
ITEM
NO. (17) - Motion Required
08-0125
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 La Maida Street and
Klump 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 January 18, 2008.
2. PRESENT and
ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 9,
2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the La Maida Street and
Klump 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, $303.09 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: March
28, 2008)
ITEM
NO. (18) - Motion Required
08-0126
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 Gloria Avenue and
Kittridge 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 January 18, 2008.
2. PRESENT and
ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 9,
2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Gloria Avenue and
Kittridge 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, $542.38 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: March
28, 2008)
ITEM
NO. (19) - Motion Required
08-0127
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 Roxford Street and De
Garmo 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 January 18, 2008.
2. PRESENT and
ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 9,
2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Roxford Street and De
Garmo 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, $164.38 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: March
28, 2008)
ITEM
NO. (20) - Motion Required
08-0128
CD
3
COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET
LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to
establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Elkwood Street and
Chimineas 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 January 18, 2008.
2. PRESENT and
ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 9,
2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Elkwood Street and
Chimineas 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, $420.35 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: March
28, 2008)
ITEM
NO. (21) - Motion Required
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET
LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to
establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the 118th and San Pedro
Streets 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 January 23, 2008.
2. PRESENT and
ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of APRIL 9,
2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the 118th and San Pedro
Streets 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, $228.12 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: March
28, 2008)
ITEM NO. (22) -
Motion Required
05-1345
GENERAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE
CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION amending Sections 12.22, 12.24,
14.00 and 19.01 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to implement a density
bonus program, as required by State law (SB 1818).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that
adoption of this Ordinance is generally exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3),
and City Guidelines, Article II, Section I, because it can be seen with
certainty that codifying the procedures for implementing the state density
bonus law will not have a significant effect on the environment and ADOPT
Notice of Exemption No. ENV. 2008-87-CE.
2. ADOPT the
January 14, 2008 FINDINGS of the Director of Planning as the Findings of
Council.
3. PRESENT and
ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, disapproved by the Director of Planning,
amending Sections 12.22, 12.24, 14.00 and 19.01 of the LAMC to implement a
density bonus program, as required by State law (SB 1818). This proposed
ordinance makes changes to the existing density bonus provisions in the LAMC so
as to implement and meet the requirements of SB 1818, which requires cities to
permit increased density for market rate housing projects that include a
percentage of the units set aside as affordable to certain income groups. The
proposed ordinance also contains application filing fees, and fees for
enforcement of housing covenants.
4. NOT PRESENT and
ORDER FILED Ordinance, disapproved by the Director of Planning on October 16,
2007.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Los Angeles
Housing Department reports there will be no impact on the Citys General Fund.
Community Impact
Statement
The Greater Valley Glen Council (Neighborhood Council) regarding the proposed
local ordinance implementing SB 1818, reports that the following over-reaches beyond
those required by State law must not become law because they unjustifiably
overburden the infrastructure and frustrate the law's stated intent (a) No
reduction in parking requirements below SB 1818; (b) No quadrupling SB 1818's
base density bonus on for-sale projects to produce higher total units without
creating any additional affordable units; and (c) No increased base density
bonus based on overbroad definition of "transit corridor" (1/4 mile
from bus stop) to justify more total units without creating a single additional
affordable units. The City's share of re-sale profits on for-sale affordable
units should be used to preserve that affordable housing's specific
neighborhood infrastructure.
Community Impact
Statement:
The Board of the Studio City Neighborhood Council supports the letter to Mayor
Villaraigosa, authored by Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, dated
September 24, 2007 (attached to Council File No. 05-1345).
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VOTES REQUIRED
(Planning and Land
Use Management and Housing, Community and Economic Development Committees waived
consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (23)
08-0005-S70
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 January 29, 2008:
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a. Property at
3970 South Arlington Avenue (Case No. 60616).
Assessor I.D. No. 5035-004-007
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent
Reduction Program was sent on March 1, 2007)
08-0005-S71
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b. Property at
1706 West 80th Street (Case No. 98228).
Assessor I.D. No. 6034-008-013
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent
Reduction Program was sent on May 22, 2007)
08-0005-S72
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c. Property at
1522 West 66th Street (Case No. 114814).
Assessor I.D. No. 6015-015-005
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent
Reduction Program was sent on August 16, 2007)
08-0005-S73
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d. Property at 319
West 106th Street (Case No. 138544).
Assessor I.D. No. 6074-005-025
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent
Reduction Program was sent on December 11, 2007)
08-0005-S74
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e. Property at 2314
South Chariton Street (Case No. 146559).
Assessor I.D. No. 4301-027-002
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent
Reduction Program was sent on December 12, 2007)
ITEM NO. (24) -
Motion Required
08-0190
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT (CDD) relative to exempting one Senior Project Coordinator position
from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that one Senior Project Coordinator
position, in the CDD, BE EXEMPTED from the Civil Service provisions of the City
Charter, pursuant to City Charter Section 1001(d)(4).
The above position is grant funded and was
approved by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners on December 13, 2007.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by
the CDD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
(Personnel Committee waived consideration of
the above matter)
ITEM NO. (25) -
Motion Required
08-0131
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION
FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to the Westchester/Playa Del
Rey Youth Foundation Improvement Project consisting of modifications to an
existing development at 8820 Wiley Post Avenue at the Los Angeles International
Airport (LAX).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the
proposed project is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as provided by Article III, Class 3 of the
Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
2. APPROVE the LAX
Plan Compliance as recommended in the Executive Directors Report, attached to
the Council file, including adoption of required findings, and imposition of
all recommended actions.
3. APPROVE the
Westchester/Playa Del Rey Youth Foundation Improvement Project consisting of
modifications to an existing development at 8820 Wiley Post Avenue, a Los
Angeles World Airports-owned property but operated by the City of Los Angeles
Recreation and Parks Department.
4. CONCUR with the
Board of Airport Commissioners= action of January 14, 2008, Resolution No. 23488,
approving the Westchester/Playa Del Rey Youth Foundation Improvement Project.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of
Airport Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact on the General
Fund as a result of this action.
TIME LIMIT FILE -
FEBRUARY 17, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL
ACTION - FEBRUARY 15, 2008)
(Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee
waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (26) -
Motion Required
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM
THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street
purposes on Cozycroft Avenue and Mason Avenue north of San Jose Street (Right
of Way No. 36000-1676).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the
offer to dedicate for sidewalk purposes on Cozycroft Avenue and Mason Avenue
north of San Jose Street (Right of Way No. 36000-1676) is categorically exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III,
Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. AUTHORIZE the
Board of Public Works to acquire the dedication for street and sidewalk
purposes on Cozycroft Avenue and Mason Avenue north of San Jose Street (Right
of Way No. 36000-1676), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the September 5, 2007
City Engineer report and attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer
reports that no fee was paid for the processing of this action. No additional
City Funds are needed.
ITEM NO. (27) -
Motion Required
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM
THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street and
sidewalk purposes at 8444 North Hillcroft Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-1689).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the
offer to dedicate for street and sidewalk purposes at 8444 North Hillcroft
Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-1689) is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the
City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. AUTHORIZE the
Board of Public Works to acquire the dedication for street and sidewalk
purposes at 8444 North Hillcroft Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-1689), as
depicted on the Exhibit Map in the September 5, 2007 City Engineer report and
attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer
reports that a fee of $1,605 was paid for the processing of this offer to
dedicate pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1.
No additional City Funds are needed.
ITEM NO. (28) -
Motion Required
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM
THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk
purposes on Homezell Drive east of Valley Flores Drive (Right of Way No.
36000-1694).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the
offer to dedicate for sidewalk purposes on Homezell Drive east of Valley Flores
Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-1694) is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the
City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. AUTHORIZE the
Board of Public Works to acquire the dedication for street and sidewalk
purposes on Homezell Drive east of Valley Flores Drive (Right of Way No.
36000-1694), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the September 5, 2007 City
Engineer report and attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer
reports that a fee of $1,605 was paid for the processing of this offer to
dedicate pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1.
No additional City Funds are needed
ITEM NO. (29)
08-0253
et al. MOTIONS
relative to ASpecial Events@ to be held in the
various Council Districts.
Recommendations for Council action:
DECLARE the following community events as ASpecial 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:
08-0253
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a. MOTION
(LABONGE - WESSON) relative to declaring the First Annual Fanfest on
February
17, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none
submitted).
08-0252
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b. MOTION
(GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Edgemont Street Tree Planting on
January 31, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City =
$1,642).
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c. MOTION
(REYES - PERRY) relative to declaring the Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker
5k/10k Run on February 10, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the
City = $8,000).
08-0250
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d. MOTION
(ZINE - REYES) relative to declaring the Louisville High School/Avenue San Luis
Cleanup on February 16, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the
City = $1,642).
08-0249
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e. MOTION
(PERRY - REYES) relative to declaring the Aimee Mann Event on February 7, 2008
a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and
costs associated with this event).
08-0248
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f. MOTION
(WEISS - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the BCAM Grand Opening on
February 9, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City =
none submitted).
08-0247
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g. MOTION
(HAHN - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the Broad Avenue Block Party on
February 2, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City =
$1,226).
ITEM NO. (30)
08-0142
MOTION
(PARKS - CARDENAS) relative to amending the Council action of January 18, 2008
relative to the Special Event declaration for the African American Heritage
Month Committee.
Recommendation
for Council action:
AMEND
the Council action of January 18, 2008 relative to the Special Event
declaration for the African American Heritage Month Committee (Council file No.
08-0142) to include the following provisions:
a. That
the Department of Transportation be directed to direct traffic as necessary.
b. That the Los
Angeles Police Department be requested to provide assistance as needed
from 7:00 AM -12:00 PM.
c.
That the Bureau of Street Services be directed to post Temporary No Stopping
signs from 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM on the following streets:
Gramercy Place
between 48th Street - 50th Street
49th Street between
St. Andrews - Gramercy Place
48th Street between
Gramercy Place - Wilton Place
ITEM
NO. (31)
08-0011
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MOTION (HUIZAR - PARKS) relative to a fund
transfer for street and sidewalk pressure washing in the Central City East
Area.
Recommendation for Council action:
AMEND the Council action of December 7, 2007
(Council file No. 08-0011) relative a fund transfer for street and sidewalk
pressure washing in the Central City East (Skid Row) Area to allocate Council
District 14 Street Furniture Revenue funds to the Central City East Association
instead of to Its a Blast, Inc. and AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst to
make any technical corrections or clarifications to the fund transfer
instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion.
ITEM
NO. (32)
08-0251
MOTION (REYES - HUIZAR - GARCETTI) relative
to funding to purchase and install a Red Flag weather station for
micro-climating.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO
THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
TRANSFER $15,427.48 in equal portions from
the Council District One and 14 portions of Council Fund No. 100/28, Account
No. 1010 (Salaries - General) to the Los Angeles Fire Department Fund No.
100/38, Account No. 6020 (Operating Supplies and Expense) for the purchase and
install a Red Flag weather station for micro-climating in the District.
ITEM
NO. (33)
06-0010-S20
MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to reinstating the reward
offer in the death of Nazareth Castro for an additional six months.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO
THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
REAFFIRM Councils findings and REINSTATE the
reward offer relative to the death of Nazareth Castro (Council action of June
30, 2006, Council file No. 06-0010-S20) for an additional period of six months
from the publication of the offer of reward by the Office of the City Clerk
and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any
payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.
ITEM
NO. (34)
08-0246
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - HAHN) relative to
asserting jurisdiction over the January 29, 2008 Board of Airport Commissioners
action in connection to the approval of settlement agreements with airlines.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ASSERT jurisdiction,
pursuant to Section 245 of the Los Angeles City Charter, over the January 29,
2. 2008 Board of
Airport Commissioners action in connection to the approval of settlement
agreements with Delta Airlines in the Delta Bankruptcy proceedings, with
Northwest Airlines in the Northwest Bankruptcy proceedings, and with each of American
Airlines, Continental Airlines and United Airlines in the litigation brought by
American, Continental and United Airlines against the City of Los Angeles as
described in the text of the Motion.
2. REFER the
matter, upon assertion of jurisdiction, to Committee for further review.
TIME LIMIT FILE -
FEBRUARY 8, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL
ACTION - FEBRUARY 8, 2008)
10 VOTES REQUIRED
ITEM
NO. (35)
08-0262
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FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62278 for property at
22855 Del Valle Street, lying northerly of Del Valle Street and westerly of
Rigoletto Street.
(Approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement
and Contract with
attached security documents)
(ADOPT City Engineer Report)
(ADOPT Bond No. C-113035)
Applicants:
Brian Dror
ARC Land Surveying
Items
Called Special
Motions
for Posting and Referral
Councilmembers
Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Closed
Sessions - Items 36-37
ITEM NO. (36)
08-0051
The City Council shall recess to Closed
Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its
legal counsel relative to settlement in the case entitled Alan Kretzmar v.
City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC36527. (This
case arises out of plaintiffs claims of retaliation and termination with the
Department of Transportation.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the
above matter in Closed Session on
January 28, 2008.)
ITEM
NO. (37)
08-0061
The City Council shall recess to Closed
Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 4956.9(a), to confer with its
legal counsel relative to settlement in the case entitled Gregory Renner v.
City of Los Angeles, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case Nos.
VNO473683, et al., Claim Nos. 9002-2001-0970, et al. (Applicant alleges he
sustained personal injuries during the course and scope of his employment as a
police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the
above matter in Closed Session on
January 28, 2008.)
Adjourning
Motions
Council
Adjournment
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you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those
issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this
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to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk
before the City Council's final action on a matter will become a part of the
administrative record.
CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.5 - If a
Council action is subject to judicial challenge pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure Section 1094.5, be advised that the time to file a lawsuit
challenging a final action by the City Council is limited by Code of Civil
Procedure Section 1094.6 which provides that the lawsuit must be filed no later
than the 90th day following the date on which the Councils action becomes
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