Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am
(For further details see Official Council Files)
(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)
ROLL CALL - Members present: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Huizar, LaBonge, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Weiss (3).
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 29
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
ITEM NO. (1) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Wesson - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Hahn (1)
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.)
ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 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. 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
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Reyes - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Weiss (3)
(Item Nos. 2-3)
ITEM NO. (2) - ADOPTED
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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) - ADOPTED
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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 ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT AND COMMUNICATION
RECOMMENDATION
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Greuel - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (15)
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.
ADOPTED
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE and ORDINANCE 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:
CONCUR with the Public Safety Committee to present and adopt the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Subsection (e) of Section 22.545.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) 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 Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (5) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Rosendahl - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (15)
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) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Reyes - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Weiss (3)
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 no. 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) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #7 - Motion (Alarcon - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (15)
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.
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Reyes - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Weiss (3)
(Item Nos. 8-12)
ITEM NO. (8) - ADOPTED
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) - ADOPTED
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) - ADOPTED
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) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
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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) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
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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) - CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 8, 2008
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Smith - Reyes) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12);
Absent: Hahn, Parks and Weiss (3)
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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.)
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Reyes - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Weiss (3)
(Item Nos. 14-15)
ITEM NO. (14) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS - *AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
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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 northeast 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.)
ADOPTED AS AMENDED
PLANNING
AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to implement a Q
classification limiting residential uses to one-unit per 5,000 square feet of
lot area for three parcels at the northeast *west corner of Walker
Avenue and 20th Street, which will enable residential or commercial uses that
are compatible with the surrounding single family neighborhood.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hahn Rosendahl):
REQUEST the Planning Department with the
assistance of the City Attorney, to expeditiously move to implement a Q classification
limiting residential uses to one-unit per 5,000 square feet of lot area for
three parcels at the northeast *west corner of Walker Avenue and 20th
Street, which will enable residential or commercial uses that are compatible
with the surrounding single family neighborhood. *(Reyes - Huizar)
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (15) - CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 8, 2008
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)
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Zine - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Weiss (3)
(Item Nos. 16-21)
ITEM NO. (16) - ADOPTED
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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 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) - ADOPTED
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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 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) - ADOPTED
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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 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) - ADOPTED
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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 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) - ADOPTED
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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 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) - ADOPTED
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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 ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS -
AS AMENDED - ORDINANCE NOT PRESENTED TO BE PRESENTED ON
FEBRUARY 13, 2008 - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Greuel - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (9); Noes: Parks, Perry, Reyes, Wesson and President Garcetti (5); Absent: Hahn (1)
Roll Call #9 - Motion (Garcetti - Greuel) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (13); Noes: LaBonge (1);
Absent: Hahn (1)
Roll Call #10 - Motion (Rosendahl - Smith) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (13); Noes: LaBonge (1);
Absent: Hahn (1)
Roll Call #11 - Motion (Rosendahl - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Hahn (1)
Roll Call #12 - Motion (Reyes - Huizar) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (12); Noes: LaBonge and Zine (2); Absent: Hahn (1)
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).
10 VOTES REQUIRED
(Planning and Land Use Management and Housing, Community and Economic Development Committees waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - SMITH)
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the Planning Department to collect data and publish annually a report on the net loss of existing affordable housing units including RSO units and affordable rental units ( up to 120 percent of median income) for all projects using the SB1818 density Bonus.
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (GARCETTI - ROSENDAHL)
Recommendation for Council action:
AMEND the Motion (Rosendahl - Smith) listed as 22B, (Item No. 22, CD 05-1345), to adopt the following in lieu of the original motion:
DEFINE a bus stop as a Metro Rapid Bus Stop located along a Metro Rapid Bus Route, except as applied to a housing development of 100 percent restricted affordable housing, in which case the definition shall be a bus stop.
RECEIVED AND FILED
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - SMITH)
Recommendation for Council action:
AMEND the incentive for increased building height in the density bonus ordinance [Section 1, Subdivision 2525 (f) (5) (ii) to read:
(ii) No additional height shall be permitted for a Housing Development Project that is located on a parcel adjacent to, or across an alley from, a lot classified in an R2 or more restrictive residential zone or within 100 feet of an R1 neighborhood. Furthermore, no balconies, patios, or decks may face an R1 zone.
ADOPTED
MOTION (GREUEL - ROSENDAHL)
Recommendation for Council action:
AMEND the definition of transit in the language of SB1818 bus stop to a Metro Rapid Bus Stop located along a Metro Rapid Bus Route.
ADOPTED, AS AMENDED
MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL - ET AL.)
Recommendation for Council action:
INCLUDE the following in the language of the Ordinance:
a. That for parcels that are contiguous with R1, no on-menu height increase, except within 1,500 of a Transit Stop.
b. For parcels adjacent to R2, the ordinance require a 15 foot buffer and a tiered step of one foot for one foot set back that would provide a 45 degree angle sightline to retain light and improve.
c. That the 50 foot buffer remain in place within 50 feet of R1 zones.
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL)
Recommendations for Council action:
AMEND the Motion (Garcetti - Greuel - et al.) listed as 22E, (Item No. 22, CF 05-1345), as follows:
a. Tenants will be included as part of the appeal process.
b. Add moderate housing units.
c. Averaging across alleys and streets is not to be permitted, must be contiguous lots.
Roll Call #13 - Motion (Reyes - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Hahn (1)
(Items 23a-23e)
ITEM NO. (23) - 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 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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Zine - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Weiss (3)
(Item Nos. 24-28)
ITEM NO. (24) - ADOPTED
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) - ADOPTED
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) - ADOPTED
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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) - ADOPTED
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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) - ADOPTED
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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) - ADOPTED
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:
Roll Call #17 - Motion (LaBonge - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Hahn (1)
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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).
Roll Call #14 - Motion (Smith - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Hahn (1)
(Items 29b-29g)
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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).
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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).
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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).
ADOPTED
SUBSTITUTE MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to declaring the Aimee Mann Event on February 7, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
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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).
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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) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #15 - Motion (Parks - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Hahn (1)
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
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Zine - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Weiss (3)
(Item Nos. 31-33)
ITEM NO. (31) - ADOPTED
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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) - ADOPTED
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) - ADOPTED
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) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #16 - Motion (Rosendahl - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Hahn (1)
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:
ASSERT jurisdiction, pursuant to Section 245 of the Los Angeles City Charter, over the January 29,
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) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Zine - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Weiss (3)
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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) - ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #20 - Motion (Parks - Smith) Adopted in Open Session, Ayes (10); Noes: Zine (1);
Absent: Hahn, Perry, Reyes and Wesson (4)
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.)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend $295,000 in settlement of the case entitled Alan Kretzmar v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC365527, from the Liability Claims Account No. 9770, City Attorney Fund 100, Department 59.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon in said amount payable to Lauzon and Euler Client Trust Account for Alan Kretzmar.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement those instructions.
This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks - Greuel -Huizar- Rosendahl - Smith yes) at its meeting on January 28, 2008, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
ITEM NO. (37) - ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #21 - Motion (LaBonge - Smith) Adopted in Open Session, Ayes (11);
Absent: Hahn, Perry, Reyes and Wesson (4)
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.)
ADOPTED
MOTION (LABONGE - SMITH)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a 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., through a Stipulated Award in the amount of $111,562.50, plus a life pension thereafter payable at a weekly rate of $38.65.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute the Stipulated Award with all appropriate parties for submission to the Workers Compensation Appeals Board for its award of payment.
This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks - Greuel - Huizar - Rosendahl - Smith yes) at its meeting on January 28, 2008, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
MOTION ADOPTED UPON FINDINGS BY COUNCIL THAT THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION AROSE SUBSEQUENT TO THE POSTING OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA FOR DAY, DATE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2) AND COUNCIL RULE 23
ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
Roll Call #18 - Motion (Huizar - LaBonge) Findings - Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Hahn (1)
Roll Call #19 - Motion (Huizar - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Hahn (1)
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MOTION (HUIZAR - LABONGE) relative to authorizing the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to accept grant funding for the Garvanza Park in the Arroyo Seco Watershed.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the Director, BOS, or designee, to accept grant funding in the amount of $1,000,000 from the California State Water Resources Control Board related to the development of BMP's to be applied to the Garvanza Park in the Arroyo Seco Watershed, and to negotiate and execute the grant agreement.
2. AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the Director, of the BOS, or designee, to certify the City of Los Angeles has and will comply with all applicable State statutory and regulatory requirements related to the receipt of this grant.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
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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:
MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Kristine Jewelry Event on February 7, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Post Grammy Party on February 10, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Pre Grammy B Global Events on February 8, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Step Up Two Event on February 4, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Beauty Make Over Event on
February 2, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
MOTION (LABONGE - PERRY) relative to declaring the Los Angeles Saint Patricks Day Parade on March 17, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,000).
MOTION (HAHN - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Great Los Angeles Air Raid on
February 23, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,280).
MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to declaring the Who You Are Is Worth Fighting For on February 24, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,750).
MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to declaring the NAACP Image Awards on February 13, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to declaring the Save the Music Event on February 8, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
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MOTION (PERRY REYES) relative to a personal services contract with Pamela Snowden to provide services to the Ninth Council District.
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MOTION (HAHN ROSENDAHL) relative to an amendment to the Proposition K L.A. for Kids grant agreement between the City of Los Angeles and the Watts Labor Community Action Committee.
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MOTION (REYES - GARCETTI) relative to an agreement to lease office space for the MacArthur Neighborhood Council.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
08-0020 - Martha Garcia (Zine - All Councilmembers)
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
08-0021 - Mary Concepcion Neugebauer (Alarcon)
Ethel M. Harrell (Zine - All Councilmembers)
Ayes, Alarcon, Greuel, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Weiss, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (12); Absent: Cardenas, Hahn and Perry (3).
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: Frank T. Martinez, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL