Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council
Proceedings
Tuesday, March 18, 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, Zine and
President Garcetti (11); Absent: Hahn, Parks, Weiss and Wesson (4).
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COUNCIL MEETING OF
MARCH 5, 2008
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS -
SEE PAGE 30
PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS AT THE
CALL OF THE CHAIR -
An opportunity for public testimony was provided.
ROLL CALL NUMBER (#) - INDICATES THE ORDER IN
WHICH THE ITEMS WERE ACTED
UPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
Items Noticed for Public Hearing - Items 1-5
(Item Nos. 1-5)
ITEM
NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTESTS - CITY ENGINEER
INSTRUCTED TO PROCEED
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HEARING PROTESTS
relative to the proposed vacation of Grant Street and Southern Pacific Drive
Vacation District. VAC E1400813
(Public Works
Committee report adopted on February 13, 2008)
ITEM
NO. (2) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTESTS - CITY ENGINEER
INSTRUCTED TO PROCEED
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HEARING PROTESTS
relative to the proposed vacation of McFarland Avenue between �D� and �E�
Streets. VAC E1400999
(Public Works
Committee report adopted on February 13, 2008)
ITEM
NO. (3) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTESTS - CITY ENGINEER
INSTRUCTED TO PROCEED
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HEARING PROTESTS
relative to the proposed vacation of San Vicente Boulevard (portion of
southerly side) easterly of Dunsmuir Avenue adjacent to Lot 115, Tract No.
4588. VAC E1401030
(Public Works
Committee report adopted on February 13, 2008)
ITEM
NO. (4) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTESTS - CITY ENGINEER
INSTRUCTED TO PROCEED
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HEARING PROTESTS
relative to the proposed vacation of Washington Boulevard and Second Avenue
Vacation District. VAC E1401040
(Public Works
Committee report adopted on February 13, 2008)
ITEM
NO. (5) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTESTS - CITY ENGINEER
INSTRUCTED TO PROCEED
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HEARING PROTESTS
relative to the proposed vacation of the L-Shaped alley between Hope Street and
Grand Avenue and 11th and 12th Streets. VAC E1401067
(Public Works
Committee report adopted on February 13, 2008)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been
Held - Items 6-15
ITEM NO. (6) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE
COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATION
Roll
Call #2 - Motion (Huizar - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Parks,
Weiss and Wesson (4)
COMMUNICATION FROM
THE MAYOR relative to extending the temporary appointment of Captain James G.
Featherstone as the Interim General Manager of the Emergency Management
Department (EMD).
Recommendation for
Council action:
RESOLVE that the six
month extension, through September 30, 2008, of the temporary appointment of
Captain James G. Featherstone as the Interim General Manager of the EMD is
APPROVED and CONFIRMED.
TIME LIMIT FILE -
APRIL 1, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL
ACTION - APRIL 1, 2008)
(Public Safety
Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not
held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background
reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant
for the Public Safety Committee at 213-978-1072.)
ADOPTED
PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE REPORT relative to extending the temporary appointment of Captain
James G. Featherstone as the Interim General Manager of the Emergency
Management Department (EMD).
Recommendation
for Council action:
RESOLVE that the six month extension, through September 30, 2008, of the temporary appointment of Captain James G. Featherstone as the Interim General Manager of the EMD, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.
TIME LIMIT FILE -
APRIL 1, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL
ACTION - APRIL 1, 2008)
ITEM
NO. (7) - ADOPTED
Roll
Call #6 - Motion (LaBonge - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (15)
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH
AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a presentation by the City Project on
Healthy Parks, Schools and Communities: Mapping Green Access and Equity for the
Los Angeles Region.
Recommendations for
Council action, initiated by Motion (Hahn - LaBonge):
1.
INVITE the City Project to present their �Healthy Parks, Schools and
Communities: Mapping Green Access and Equity for the Los Angeles Region�
report to Council.
2.
DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to work with City Project to break down the
Countywide and Citywide maps contained in the report by Council District and
provide a copy of the document to each Council Office.
Fiscal Impact
Statement:
Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has
completed a financial analysis of this report.
Roll
Call #2 - Motion (Huizar - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Parks,
Weiss and Wesson (4)
ITEM
NO. (8) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE
COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization to execute a Broker Services
Contract with Merriwether and Williams Insurance Services, Inc. (Merriwether).
Recommendations for
Council action:
1.
AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to execute a Personal Services
Agreement on behalf of the City with Merriwether, for a term of three years
with two one-year options, subject to City Attorney approval as to form and
legality.
2.
INSTRUCT the CAO to report back to the Council on an annual basis with an
evaluation of the BAP LA and Merriwether�s performance, and specifically upon
completion of the first three years of the contract and before proceeding with
the first one-year contract extension.
Fiscal Impact
Statement:
The CAO reports that the General Fund portion in the amount of $100,000 of the
BAP LA is budgeted in the fiscal year 2007-08 Insurance and Bonds Premium
Fund. The proposed contract is in compliance with the Financial Policies
of the City of Los Angeles.
TIME LIMIT FILE -
APRIL 22, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL
TO ACTION - APRIL 22, 2008)
ITEM
NO. (9) - ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
status of grant applications submitted by the Community Development Department
(CDD) for the period of October 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.
Recommendation for
Council action:
NOTE and FILE the CDD
report dated February 8, 2008, relative to the status of grant applications
submitted by the CDD, for the period of October 1, 2007 through December 31,
2007, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information and no Council action
is necessary.
Fiscal Impact
Statement:
Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (10) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE
FOLLOWING
Roll
Call #7 - Motion (Perry - Parks) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (15)
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HOUSING, COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to changing the project
scope and extending the expenditure deadline for the Angelus Funeral Home
Project (Project) located at 1010 East Jefferson Boulevard.
Recommendations for
Council action, pursuant to Motion (Perry - Parks), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the General
Manager, Community Development Department, to:
a.
Change
the scope of work of the Project from acquiring a six-month option to purchase
the Angelus Funeral Home to purchasing the property and extending the
expenditure deadline from January 31, 2008 to March 31, 2008.
b.
Negotiate and execute a contract with the Community Enhancement Corporation to
implement the Project, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form
and legality.
c.
Prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be
required and are consistent with this action.
d.
Amend the 33rd Year Consolidated Plan to reflect the change in scope and
extended time of performance, if necessary.
2.
AUTHORIZE
the Controller to implement these instructions subject to approval of the City
Administrative Officer (CAO).
Fiscal Impact
Statement:
Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial
analysis of this report.
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (PERRY - PARKS)
Recommendation for Council action:
CHANGE the scope of the Angelus Funeral Home Project from acquiring a six-month
option to purchase the Angelus Funeral Home to purchasing the property and
extending the expenditure deadline from January 31, 2008 to July 31, 2008.
Roll
Call #2 - Motion (Huizar - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Parks,
Weiss and Wesson (4)
(Item Nos. 11-14)
ITEM
NO. (11) - ADOPTED
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HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION
relative to a Community Services Grant Agreement in an amount not to exceed
$75,000 with the Port of Los Angeles High School (POLAHS) for school related
tenant improvements at 250 West Fifth Street, San Pedro.
Recommendations for
Council action:
1.
ADOPT
the accompanying RESOLUTION (Attached to the City Administrative Officer [CAO]
report dated January 22, 2008) making necessary findings pursuant to Health and
Safety Code Section 33445 of California Redevelopment Law to allow expenditure
of Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Bunker Hill Program Income funds on
tenant improvements to the building owned by the City and under the possession,
management, and control of the Board of Harbor Commissioners located at 250 West
Fifth Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 (City-owned building).
2.
AUTHORIZE
the Chief Executive Officer, CRA, or designee, to execute an Agreement, in an
amount not to exceed $75,000, for a duration of 12 months, to commence upon the
execution of the Agreement with the public non-profit POLAHS to assist in
tenant improvements to the City-owned building related to the construction of
new classrooms and science lab, 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 CRA contracting requirements.
Fiscal Impact
Statement:
The CAO reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. The CRA is
only bound by the disclosure provisions of the City Debt Management Policies.
The City Financial Policies are not applicable to the CRA. Approval of
the recommendations will result in the expenditure of an amount not to exceed
$75,000, over 12 months, of CRA Bunker Hill Program Income funds for the
benefit of a public non-profit organization in accordance with CRA
Redevelopment Plan Objectives in the Beacon Street Redevelopment Project Area.
ITEM
NO. (12) - ADOPTED
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HOUSING, COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a three-year contract
with Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) in an amount not to
exceed $50,000 per year for the purpose of administering a Central Avenue
Business Assistance Program (Program).
Recommendation for
Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Chief
Executive Officer, Community Redevelopment Agency or designee, to execute a
three-year contract for an amount not to exceed $50,000 per year (total amount
not to exceed $150,000) with CRCD to implement a new Program for business
attraction, retention, and expansion efforts in the 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.
Fiscal Impact
Statement:
The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no impact to the General
Fund. The source of funds is Tax Increment.
ITEM
NO. (13) - ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the impact of cuts to the
City�s Homeownership Program (Program) as a result of the reduction of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and how the Program can be
used to address the foreclosure problem and restricted credit
availability.
Recommendations for
Council action:
1.
RECEIVE
and FILE Motion (Garcetti - Reyes) and Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD)
reports dated February 27, 2008 and March 3, 2008, relative to the impact of
cuts to the Program as a result of the reduction of CDBG funding and how the
Program can be used to address the foreclosure problem and restricted credit
availability, inasmuch as the LAHD reports are submitted for information only,
fulfill the will of the Motion, and no Council action is necessary.
2.
INSTRUCT
the LAHD to report back monthly relative to what areas of the City are being
most heavily impacted by foreclosures and to include recommendations for a
Neighborhood Stabilization Strategy/Program that also contains a homeownership
component.
Fiscal Impact
Statement:
None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
report.
ITEM
NO. (14) - ADOPTED
PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE REPORT relative to rain-related damage to Department of Animal
Services facilities, and proposed plans to correct design flaws to protect
animals from flooding.
Recommendation for
Council action:
NOTE and FILE City
Engineer and Department of Animal Services joint report submitted in
response to Motion (Zine - Smith) dated February 26, 2008 (attached to the
Council file) relative to rain-related damage to Department of Animal Services
facilities, and proposed plans to correct design flaws to protect animals from
flooding.
Fiscal Impact
Statement:
Not applicable.
ITEM
NO. (15) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEES� REPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS,
AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll
Call #8 - Motion (LaBonge - Hahn) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (15)
PUBLIC SAFETY and
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES' REPORT and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
relative to copper wire theft of City underground wires.
ADOPTED
A. PUBLIC
SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES' REPORT
Recommendations for
Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1.
TRANSFER:
a.
$50,000 from the Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL), Fund No. 347, Dept. No. 50,
Account No. C600 Series to Multiple to Overtime Account No. 1090 to repair the
outstanding backlog of locations of stolen wire.
b.
$300,000 from BSL, Fund No. 347, Dept. No. 50, Account No. C600 Series to
Multiple to Materials Account No. 8780 to purchase material to repair the
outstanding backlog of locations of stolen wire.
2.
INSTRUCT the BSL to:
a.
Investigate the feasibility of using a lockable pullbox for the City's street
lighting system.
b.
Analyze the feasibility of using marked copper wire (stamped) with City of Los
Angeles identification to deter recyclers from accepting the wire.
3.
REQUEST that the City Attorney work with the District Attorney to assist in the
preparation of proposed legislation to require the proper identification of all
parties involved in the sale of stolen copper wire.
4.
INSTRUCT the BSL to include all cost to repair and replace the wire in all
reports of stolen wire to the Los Angeles Police Department.
5.
REQUEST that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance to place restriction on
hours of sale for the California Redemption Value recyclers within City limits.
6.
INSTRUCT the BSL to:
a.
Investigate the feasibility of purchasing bimetallic wire, color coded wire or
other options in lieu of copper wire.
b.
Outreach to other cities and utilities to obtain shared experience that could
hasten a viable solution in the deterrence of copper thefts.
Fiscal Impact
Statement:
The BSL reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. For
Fiscal Year (FY) 2007-08, the City has over 1600 lights out due to 720,000 feet
of wire stolen, that amounts to $550,000 in stolen copper and $1.26 million for
the City to repair these systems. The Street Lighting Maintenance Fund will
require additional allocation of funds to FY 07-08 accounts to address the
repair and purchase of equipment to address this public safety issue, eliminate
the backlog, and get the lights on.
ADOPTED
B.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendations for
Council action, as initiated by Motion (LaBonge - Hahn - Huizar):
1.
REQUEST the City Attorney to work with the District Attorney�s Office to assist
in preparing proposed legislation that will provide for the proper
identification of all parties involved in the sale of stolen copper wire.
2.
REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance that will place
restrictions on hours of sale for California Redemption Value recyclers and
provide for other measures to address the issue of theft of City copper wiring.
Fiscal Impact
Statement:
Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has
completed a financial analysis of this report.
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (ROSENDAHL - LABONGE)
Recommendation
for Council action:
INSTRUCT the Bureau
of Street Lighting to report back in 30 days with a status update on the
efforts to reduce the theft of City underground wires.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been
Held - Items 16-33
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (16) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE
COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Roll
Call #3 - Motion (Rosendahl - Zine) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Parks, Weiss
and Wesson (3)
(Item Nos. 16-21)
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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 Magnolia
Boulevard and Ben Avenue No. 1 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 February 27, 2008.
2.
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY
20, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Magnolia Boulevard
and Ben Avenue No. 1 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, $1956.35 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: May 12, 2008)
ITEM NO. (17) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE
COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
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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 Kester
Avenue and Burbank Boulevard No. 1 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 February 26, 2008.
2.
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY
20, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Kester Avenue and
Burbank Boulevard No. 1 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, $941.20 will be
collected annually starting with tax year 2009-10 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: May 12, 2008)
ITEM NO. (18) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE
COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
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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 Temple and
Robinson 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 February 26, 2008.
2.
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY
20, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Temple and Robinson
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, $213.42 will be
collected annually starting with tax year 2009-10 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: May 12, 2008)
ITEM NO. (19) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE
COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
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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 Ben Avenue
and Keswick 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 February 28, 2008.
2.
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY
20, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Ben Avenue and
Keswick 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, $3,219.08 will be
collected annually starting with tax year 2009-10 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: May 12, 2008)
ITEM NO. (20) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE
COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
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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 Rowena and
Hyperion Avenues Lighting District.
Recommendations for
Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of
the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated February 27, 2008.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the
accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 20, 2008 as
the hearing date for the maintenance of the Rowena and Hyperion Avenues
Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID
of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact
Statement:
The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $949.63 will be
collected annually starting with tax year 2009-10 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: May 12, 2008)
ITEM NO. (21) - 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
March 10, 2008:
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a. Property at 11836 West Vanowen Street (Case
No. 117152).
Assessor I.D. No.
2322-014-028
(Notice of Acceptance
into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 23, 2007)
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b. Property at 358 East 118th Place (Case No.
129114).
Assessor I.D. No.
6083-023-001
(Notice of Acceptance
into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 21, 2007)
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c. Property at 11661 Magnolia Boulevard (Case No.
37996).
Assessor I.D. No.
2348-015-039
(Notice of Acceptance
into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 28, 2006)
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d. Property at 14636 West Moorpark Street (Case
No. 157925).
Assessor I.D. No.
2265-005-019
(Notice of Acceptance
into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 14, 2008)
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e. Property at 5433 South Eighth Avenue (Case No.
5856).
Assessor I.D. No.
5006-017-020
(Notice of Acceptance
into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on September 24, 2002)
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f. Property at 3519 South Central Avenue
(Case No. 5305).
Assessor I.D. No.
5114-014-003
(Notice of Acceptance
into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 26, 2006)
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g. Property at 3519 South Central Avenue (Case
No. 121314).
Assessor I.D. No.
5114-014-013
(Notice of Acceptance
into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 6, 2007)
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h. Property at 632 East 49th Street (Case No.
96218).
Assessor I.D. No.
5108-011-013
(Notice of Acceptance
into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 31, 2007)
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i. Property at 1424 North Silver Lake
Boulevard (Case No. 126115).
Assessor I.D. No.
5425-021-017
(Notice of Acceptance
into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 8, 2008)
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j. Property at 3607 South Hughes Avenue
(Case No. 139765).
Assessor I.D. No.
4313-008-002
(Notice of Acceptance
into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 29, 2007)
ITEM NO. (22) - NOTED AND FILED
PLANNING DEPARTMENT,
LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST TO
BRIEF the Council on their determinations relative to the Newhall Ranch
Specific Plan and Landmark Village Development and incorporating in the City�s
strategic plans, major projects that may impact the City of Los Angeles.
(Pursuant to Council action on February 22, 2008)
Roll
Call #3 - Motion (Rosendahl - Zine) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Parks, Weiss
and Wesson (3)
(Item Nos. 23-27)
ITEM NO. (23) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE
COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE
relative to a graffiti apprehension reward payment for a graffiti vandalism
incident that occurred at Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevards on September 27,
2007.
Recommendations for Council action:
1.
APPROVE the $1,000 graffiti apprehension reward payment for a graffiti
vandalism incident that occurred at Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevards on
September 27, 2007.
2.
AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to pay this claim from the Vandalism and Graffiti
Trust Fund No. 870.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the
Los Angeles Police Department. Neither the City Administrative Officer
nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
report.
(Public Safety
Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM
NO. (24) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
COMMUNICATION FROM
CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE relative to the re-exemption of one Assistant
General Manager position in the Information Technology Agency.
Recommendation for
Council action:
APPROVE the exemption
of one Assistant General Manager position in the Information Technology Agency
from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to City Charter
Section 1001(b)(1).
Fiscal Impact
Statement:
None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
report.
TIME LIMIT FILE -
MARCH 25, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL
ACTION - MARCH 25, 2008)
ITEM NO. (25) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE
COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
COMMUNICATION FROM
CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE relative to the exemption of one Director of Cash
Management Services position in the Office of the Treasurer.
Recommendation for
Council action:
APPROVE the exemption
of one Director of Cash Management Services position in the Office of the
Treasurer from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to
City Charter Section 1001(b)(1).
Fiscal Impact
Statement:
None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
report.
TIME LIMIT FILE -
MARCH 25, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL
ACTION - MARCH 25, 2008)
ITEM NO. (26) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE
COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
COMMUNICATION FROM
CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE relative to the re-exemption of one Animal Collection
Curator position for the Los Angeles Zoo.
Recommendation for
Council action:
APPROVE the
re-exemption of one Animal Collection Curator position in the Los Angeles Zoo
from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to City Charter
Section 1001(b)(1).
Fiscal Impact
Statement:
None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
report.
TIME LIMIT FILE -
MARCH 25, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL
ACTION - MARCH 25, 2008)
ITEM
NO. (27) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
COMMUNICATION FROM
CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE relative to the exemption of one Investment Officer
position in the Office of the Treasurer.
Recommendation for
Council action:
APPROVE the exemption
of one Investment Officer position in the Office of the Treasurer from the
Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to City Charter Section
1001(b)(1).
Fiscal Impact
Statement:
None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
report.
TIME LIMIT FILE -
MARCH 25, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL
ACTION - MARCH 25, 2008)
ITEM NO. (28) - CONTINUED TO MARCH 19, 2008
Roll Call #10 -
Motion (Rosendahl - Cardenas) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13);
Absent: Parks and Smith (2)
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM MEMBER, PLANNING AND LAND USE
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE relative to an appeal on Tentative Tract No. 66901-CC for
property at 8358 East Manitoba Street.
Recommendations
for Council action:
1.
FIND that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article III, Class 1 (10) of the City�s CEQA
Guidelines.
2.
ADOPT the FINDINGS of the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (WLAAPC) as
the Findings of the Council.
3.
RESOLVE TO DENY APPEAL filed by Bruce W. Roman, and seven co-appellants, from
part of the decision of the WLAAPC, and THEREBY APPROVE Tentative Tract No.
66901-CC composed of a one-lot subdivision for a proposed maximum eight-unit
condominium conversion, with eight additional parking spaces (total 16 parking
spaces), for property at 8358 East Manitoba Street, subject to Conditions of
Approval, and revised approval of plans, attached to Council file No. 08-0230.
Applicant: Palos Verdes Investments Inc.
TT
66901-CC-2A
(Kevin McDonnell, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler, Marmaro,
LLP, Representative)
Fiscal Impact
Statement:
The WLAAPC reported that there is no General Fund Impact as administrative
costs are covered through fees.
TIME
LIMIT FILE - MARCH 21, 2008
(LAST DAY
FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 21, 2008)
Roll
Call #3 - Motion (Rosendahl - Zine) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Parks, Weiss
and Wesson (3)
(Item Nos. 29-33)
ITEM NO. (29) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE
COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
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3, 4 & 5
COMMUNICATION FROM
CHAIR AND MEMBER, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE relative to the Ventura/Cahuenga
Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan (VCBCSP) Trust Fund and Action Plan.
Recommendations for
Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1.
AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to utilize up to
$3.3 million from the VCBCSP Trust Fund No. 523 to implement the recommended
short-term transportation improvement program that includes traffic flow and
mobility enhancements as detailed in Exhibit A of the January 4, 2008 LADOT
report, attached to the Committee report.
2.
TRANSFER $3.3 million from Trust Fund No. 523, as authorized above in
Recommendation No. 1, as follows:
a.
Signal
Improvements - $2.1 million to Transportation Grant Fund No. 655 (Account No.
to be determined by LADOT Accounting)
b. Intersection
Improvements - $900,000 (Account No. to be determined by LADOT Accounting)
c.
Sidewalk
Improvements - $300,000 (Account No. to be determined by LADOT Accounting)
3.
REQUEST the City Attorney to amend VCBCSP Trust Fund Ordinance No. 171241, as
needed, to correct sections of said Ordinance that are in conflict with
Specific Plan Ordinance No. 171240.
Fiscal Impact
Statement:
The LADOT reports that the recommendations as detailed in the
January 4, 2008 LADOT report would not impact the General Fund. The
short-term improvements recommended by the LADOT would be funded entirely with
monies from VCBCSP Trust Fund No. 523.
Community Impact
Statement:
The Studio City Neighborhood Council supports the Motion jointly issued by the
Transportation/Planning and Land Use Committees by Councilmembers Greuel and
Reyes. We request a formal City Council action to fully appoint the Plan
Review Board of the Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard Specific Plan and, in addition
or conjunction the appointment of a Citizens Advisory Committee to work with
the City Planning Department and the Department of Transportation. The
review is to be limited to only the spending of Project Impact Fees and the
addition or residential and mixed use developments into the Cumulative Square
Footage Calculations.
ITEM NO. (30) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE
COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
COMMUNICATION FROM
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT relative to the exemption of 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 Community Development Department
(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
January 24, 2008.
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. (31) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE
COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
COMMUNICATION FROM
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT relative to the exemption of one Project
Assistant and three Program Aide positions from the Civil Service provisions of
the City Charter.
Recommendation for
Council action:
RESOLVE that one
Project Assistant and three Program Aide positions, in the Community
Development Department (CDD), BE EXEMPTED from the Civil Service provisions of
the City Charter, pursuant to City Charter Section 1001(d)(4).
The above positions
are grant funded and were approved by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners
on January 24, 2008.
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. (32) - ADOPTED
CONSIDERATION OF
MOTION (SMITH - LABONGE) relative to requiring metal recycler to record
identification information or persons selling scrap metals in the city.
Recommendation
for Council action:
REQUEST that the City
Attorney prepare an ordinance requiring metal recycler to record identification
information or persons selling scrap metals in the city.
Community Impact
Statement:
Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council (ASNC) supports Motion to help reduce the
theft of scrap metal from city facilities, private homes, and businesses.
The ASNC area now has several public locations left dangerously dark at night
as a result of scavenging from street lights. Beyond the replacement
costs to the city's taxpayers, this presents a public safety concern to
stakeholders. ASNC also calls on the City, if this becomes an ordinance,
to broadly publicize it and make the penalties for such theft widely known as a
deterrent.
(Public
Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (33) - MAPS AND BONDS APPROVED -
CITY ENGINEER�S REPORTS ADOPTED
et
al. FINAL MAPS in
the various Council Districts.
Recommendation for
Council action:
APPROVE the Final
Maps and ADOPT the City Engineer Reports as detailed in the various listed
Council files, including bonds, agreements, contracts and other related issues
as specified:
CD 7
a. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 61231 for property
lying southerly of Jamie Avenue and westerly of Rosales Street.
(Bond No. C-113046)
(Quimby Fee: $14,840)
Applicants:
Ron Kynn, Inc.
Eim Engineering
CD
12
b. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 60369 for property
lying easterly of Corbin Avenue and southerly of Prairie Street.
(Bond No. C-113047)
(Quimby Fee:
$2,357,876)
Applicants:
SRG Chatsworth Partners, LLC
Planning Associates, Inc.
CD
10
c. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 62575 for property
lying westerly of Wilton Place and southerly of San Marino Street.
(Bond No. C-113048)
(Quimby Fee: $26,772)
Applicants:
Shawn Esrawi
T.K. Associates Civil Engineering
Item for Which Public Hearing Has Been Held -
Item 34
ITEM
NO. (34) - ADOPTED
Roll
Call #4 - Motion (Hahn - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Parks, Weiss and
Wesson (3)
CD 1
CONTINUED
CONSIDERATION OF HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEES� REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to providing $1,618,187 for the
construction of streetscape improvements along the Pico Boulevard
Corridor.
Recommendation for
Council action:
ADOPT the
accompanying joint RESOLUTION [Attached to the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA)
report dated January 22, 2008] which finds that:
a.
The expenditure of $1,618,187 for the Pico Boulevard Streetscape improvements
is of benefit to the Pico Union 1 and 2 Redevelopment Areas and will assist in
eliminating one or more blighting conditions.
b.
No other reasonable means of financing the public improvements consistent with
the purpose of the Redevelopment Plan is available.
c.
The public improvements are consistent with the Five-year Implementation Plans
for the Pico Union 1 and 2 Redevelopment Areas.
Fiscal Impact
Statement:
The CLA reports that there is no General Fund impact as a result of these
actions.
(Continued from
Council meeting of March 14, 2008)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been
Held - Items 35-43
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (35) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE
COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Roll
Call #5 - Motion (Rosendahl - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Parks, Weiss
and Wesson (3)
CD 1
COMMUNICATION FROM
THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) and RESOLUTION relative to public
improvement contract for the Pico Union Sidewalk Abatement in the Pico Union 1
and Pico Union 2 Redevelopment Project Areas.
Recommendations for
Council action:
1.
ADOPT the accompanying Joint RESOLUTION which finds, determines and resolves,
as follows:
a.
The provision of the public improvements of the Pico Union Sidewalk Abatement
is of benefit to the Pico Union 1 and Pico Union 2 Redevelopment Project Areas
in that it will assist in eliminating one or more blighting conditions by
improving the infrastructure in the Project areas and the immediate area in
which the project is located, and support the economic revitalization of the
Pico Union 1 and Pico Union 2 Redevelopment Project Areas by enhancing the
appearance of the residential and commercial areas.
b.
After pursuing an investigation for other funding sources, no other reasonable
means of financing the public improvements consistent with the purpose of the
Redevelopment Plans is available.
c.
The provision of the streetscape improvements is consistent with the Five-year
Implementation Plans for the Project Areas.
2.
AUTHORIZE the CRA to amend the FY08 Work Program and Budget to transfer
$202,300 Tax Increment Funds from Pico Union 1 budgeted line item �Response to
Development Opportunities� to Pico Union 1 budgeted line item �Public Improvements,�
and transfer $772,700 of Tax Increment Funds from Pico Union 2 budgeted line
item �Response to Development Opportunities� to Pico Union 2 budgeted line item
�Public Improvements.�
Fiscal Impact
Statement:
The CRA reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City�s General Fund, as a
result of this action.
(Housing, Community
and Economic Development and Public Works Committees waived consideration of
the above matter)
Roll
Call #12 - Motion (Cardenas - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks and
Smith (2)
(Item Nos. 36a-36g)
ITEM NO. (36) - 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:
CD 13
a. MOTION (GARCETTI - ZINE) relative to declaring
the Bodog Battle of the Bands on March 12, 2008 a Special Event (the event
sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this
event).
CD 14
b. MOTION (HUIZAR - PARKS) relative to declaring
the Blessing of the Animals event on March 22, 2008 a Special Event (fees
and costs absorbed by the City = $5,847).
CD 14
c. MOTION (HUIZAR - PARKS) relative to declaring
the 10th Annual Cesar Chavez Walk and Festival on March 29, 2008 a Special
Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $9,489).
CD 9
d. MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to
declaring the Bone Marrow Donor and Blood Drive on April 3, 2008 a Special
Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,500).
CD 8
e. MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring
the L. Ron Hubbard Birthday Event on March 15 2008 a Special Event (fees and
costs absorbed by the City = $3,000).
CD 13
f. MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to
declaring the Chip and Pepper Fashion Event on March 12, 2008 a Special Event
(the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated
with this event).
CD 8
g. MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring
the KaBoom�s Community-Build Playground at 6116 South 11th Avenue event on
March 17-19, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City =
$1,000).
CONTINUED TO MARCH 19, 2008
Roll
Call #11 - Motion (Cardenas - Reyes) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13);
Absent: Parks and Smith (2)
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h. MOTION (CARDENAS - LABONGE) relative to
declaring the Way of the Cross Procession on March 21, 2008 a Special Event (fees
and costs absorbed by the City = $2,920).
Roll
Call #12 - Motion (Cardenas - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks and
Smith (2)
(Item Nos. 36i-36r)
CD 6
i. MOTION (CARDENAS - LABONGE) relative to
declaring the Persian New Year Celebration, Nooruz event on March 30, 2008 a
Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,000).
CD 7
j. MOTION (ALARCON - HUIZAR) relative to
declaring the Mary Immaculate Procession for Peace on March 21, 2008 a Special
Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,000).
CD 9
k. MOTION (PERRY - GREUEL) relative to declaring
the Environmental Services Fair on April 12, 2008 a Special Event (fees
and costs absorbed by the City = $1,670).
CD 14
l. MOTION (HUIZAR - ALARCON) relative to
declaring the Old Memories Second Annual Historical Event on June 22, 2008 a
Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
CD 11
m. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - ALARCON) relative to declaring
the Los Angeles Circuit Race on March 16, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs
absorbed by the City = $13,260).
CD 5
n. MOTION (WEISS - ROSENDAHL) relative to
declaring the Persian New Year event on March 23, 2008 a Special Event
(fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,423).
CD 5
o. MOTION (WEISS - ROSENDAHL) relative to
declaring the Purim Block Party on March 22, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs
absorbed by the City = $1,188).
CD 9
p. MOTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to
declaring the Concert on the Lawn event on April 5, 2008 a Special Event (the event
sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this
event).
CD 9
q. MOTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to
declaring the Obon Festival on July 12-13, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs
absorbed by the City = $1,384).
CD 4
r. MOTION (LABONGE - GARCETTI) relative to
declaring the First Annual Hollywood Dreamz 5K and 10K Run and Walk on March
16, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,347).
Roll
Call #5 - Motion (Rosendahl - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Parks, Weiss
and Wesson (3)
ITEM
NO. (37) - ADOPTED
MOTION (LABONGE
- GARCETTI) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the
identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for
the death of Bunthan Roeung on March 1, 2008.
Recommendations for
Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1.
PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information
leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s)
responsible for the death of Bunthan Roeung on March 1, 2008
2.
FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12,
Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
3.
DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to
effectuate this reward.
ITEM NO. (38) - ADOPTED
MOTION (PERRY -
GREUEL) relative to the 48th Assembly District�s Women�s History Month
Celebration.
Recommendation for
Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROPRIATE $438.14
from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 to the General Services Fund
100/40, as follows: $357.14 to Account No. 1090 (Salaries - Overtime) and
$81.00 to Account No. 1070 (Salaries - As Needed) for services in connection
with the March 20, 2008 Council District Nine Women�s History Month Celebration
in the City Hall Rotunda for the 48th Assembly District - said funds to be
reimbursed to the General Fund by the Office of Assemblyman Mike Davis, 48th
AD.
ITEM NO. (39) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (ZINE -
GARCETTI) relative to a lease agreement for the Tarzana Neighborhood Council at
19130 Ventura Boulevard.
Recommendation for
Council action:
APPROVE the executed
Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and
Tarzana Community and Cultural Center, per the terms and conditions outlined in
the Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement dated March 7, 2008 attached to the
Council file.
ITEM NO. (40) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (ALARCON -
HUIZAR) relative to a lease agreement for the Mission Hills Neighborhood
Council at 10161 Sepulveda Boulevard.
Recommendation for
Council action:
APPROVE the executed
Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, through
the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (on behalf of the Mission Hills
Neighborhood Council) and Mr. Barry Taubkin, per the terms and conditions
outlined in the Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement dated February 28, 2008
attached to the Council file.
ITEM NO. (41) - ADOPTED
RESOLUTION (GARCETTI
- ROSENDAHL - ET AL.) relative to declaring March 20, 2008 as National Native
HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Recommendation for
Council action:
RESOLVE to DECLARE
March 20, 2008 as National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in the City of
Los Angeles and
INVITE all individuals to get tested for HIV.
ITEM NO. (42) -
ADOPTED
CD 2
RESOLUTION (GREUEL -
WEISS) relative to extending interim regulations on the issuance of building
permits for certain structures in the Sunland-Tujunga area.
Recommendations for
Council action:
1.
RESOLVE to FIND that the appropriate City agencies and officials are exercising
due diligence to assure that the permanent land use regulations that regulate
the size of residences in the area subject to the Interim Control Ordinance are
being expeditiously processed.
2.
RESOLVE to EXTEND Ordinance No. 179184 imposing interim regulations on the
issuance of building permits for certain structures in the Sunland-Tujunga area
for one period of six months, or until such time as further land use
regulations are enacted to make permanent the provisions of the Interim Control
Ordinance.
ITEM NO. (43) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR
FORTHWITH
Roll
Call #13 - Motion (Garcetti - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Parks,
Rosendahl and Smith (3)
RESOLUTION (GARCETTI
- WEISS) relative to the City�s position on the National Crime Gun
Identification Act.
Recommendation
for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
RESOLVE that the City
include in its 2007-08 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT of the National
Crime Gun Identification Act (HR 5266/S2605) that would require certain
semiautomatic pistols manufactured, imported, or sold by federal firearms
licenses to be capable of micro-stamping ammunition.
MOTION ADOPTED UPON FINDINGS BY COUNCIL THAT
THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION AROSE SUBSEQUENT TO THE POSTING OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA
FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2008, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2)
AND COUNCIL RULE 23
ADOPTED � TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
Roll
Call #14 - Motion (Weiss - LaBonge) Findings on Need to Act - Adopted,
Ayes (12); Absent: Parks, Rosendahl and Smith (3)
Roll
Call #15 - Motion (Weiss - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Parks,
Rosendahl and Smith (3)
MOTION (WEISS -
LABONGE) relative to a reward offer for information leading to the identification,
apprehension and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Katan
Khaimov on March 9, 2008.
Recommendations for
Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1.
PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information
leading to the identification, apprehension and conviction of the person(s)
responsible for the death of Katan Khaimov on March 9, 2008
2.
FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12,
Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
3.
DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to
effectuate this reward.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE
NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
CD 13
MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to declaring the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile
Event on March 13, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the
City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
CD 9
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Azusa Street Festival on April
24-27, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
CD 15
MOTION (HAHN - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Second Annual Community
Awareness Day on May 3, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the
City = $4,520).
CD 15
MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the 150 Year Anniversary Fiesta
on April 4-6, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City =
$1,452).
CD 4
MOTION (LABONGE - WESSON) relative to declaring the Bangladesh Day Celebration
and Parade on March 30, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the
City = none submitted).
CD 4
MOTION (LABONGE - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Teen Town Council Meeting
on March 31, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none
submitted).
CD 4
MOTION (LABONGE - GREUEL) relative to declaring the 37th Anniversary
BBQ/Auction on May 4, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City
= none submitted).
CD 15
MOTION (HAHN - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the St. Lawrence of Brindisi
Church Annual Spring Carnival on April 4-6, 2008 a Special Event (fees and
costs absorbed by the City = $3,600).
CD 15
MOTION (HAHN - PARKS) relative to declaring the 109th Street Block Party on
March 22, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $520).
CD 15
MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Fourth Annual City of Los
Angeles 5K Run/Walk for Victims� Rights on April 6, 2008 a Special Event (fees
and costs absorbed by the City = $8,000).
CD 10
MOTION (WESSON - PARKS) relative to declaring the Spirit of LA Run-Walk on
August 2, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,955).
CD 10
MOTION (WESSON - PARKS) relative to declaring the Community Carnival and Street
Fair on March 21-24, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City
= $9,003).
CD 1
MOTION (REYES - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Spring Carnival at MacArthur
Park on April 11-14, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City
= $5,000).
CD 1
MOTION (REYES - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Ninth Annual VIA CRUCIS (The
Passion of Christ) event on March 21, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs
absorbed by the City = $2,000).
CD 8
MOTION (PARKS - HAHN) relative to declaring the Second Annual Jr. Dixon
Walk-A-Thon and Health Fair on April 12, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs
absorbed by the City = $1,330).
CD 11
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Westchester Healthy Start
5K Family Walk-A-Thon on April 26, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs
absorbed by the City = $2,897).
CD 11
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the 21st Annual Brentwood
Spring Art Festival and the Fourth Annual Bow Wow Meow Pet Fair on April 6,
2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,558).
MOTION (ROSENDAHL
- WEISS) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the
identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for
the death of Nathan Alan Morgan on March 9, 2008.
CD 5
MOTION (WEISS - GREUEL) relative to installing street banners announcing the
Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council and the Village at Sherman Oaks.
MOTION (LABONGE -
GARCETTI) relative to authorizing the AIDS Coordinator�s Office use of the City
Hall Tom Bradley Room.
MOTION (LABONGE -
GARCETTI) relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Police Department use of the
City Hall Tom Bradley Room for a special meeting.
CD 12
MOTION (SMITH - ZINE)
relative to funding from the Sunshine Canyon Amenities Fund for installation of
a sign welcoming visitors and residents to the Granada Hills community.
MOTION (PARKS -
SMITH) relative to revising the City�s comments in connection with the Draft
2008 Regional Transportation Plan.
MOTION (ROSENDAHL -
PARKS) relative to amending previous Council action in connection with
comprehensive corridor plans for major boulevards in West Los Angeles.
CD 15
MOTION (HAHN -
LABONGE) relative to funding from the Real Property Trust Fund to support
Council office services to the community in Council District 15.
RESOLUTION PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE
NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
CD 12
RESOLUTION (SMITH -
REYES) relative to extending temporary interim regulations on the issuance of
building permits within a portion of the Granada Hills-Knollwood Community
Plan.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM
COUNCIL MEETINGS
Upon his request, and
without objections, Councilmember Rosendahl was excused to leave at 1:00 p.m.
from the Council session of Wednesday, March 19, 2008 due to City business.
Motion
(Hahn - Perry) unanimously adopted to excuse Councilmember Greuel to leave at
11:00 a.m. from the Council session of Wednesday, March 19, 2008 due to City
business.
Upon her
request, and without objections, Councilmember Greuel was excused to leave at
11:30 a.m. from the Council session of Wednesday, April 9, 2008 due to City
business.
Motion
(Hahn - Perry) unanimously adopted to excuse Councilmember Greuel to leave at
11:00 a.m. from the Council session of Wednesday, April 16, 2008 due to City
business.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
08-0020
- Angela
Bassett
(Garcetti - LaBonge)
Lillian Y.
Kawasaki
(Garcetti - All Councilmembers)
At the conclusion of
this day's Council Session
ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
08-0021
- Shiegio
Saito
(Hahn)
Roland E.
Arnall
(Wesson - All Councilmembers)
Reverend Charles
Lanier
(Wesson)
Albert Harry Boudreaux,
Jr.
(Wesson)
Vernell Crawford
Walker
(Wesson)
Ayes, Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn,
Huizar, LaBonge, Perry, Reyes, Weiss, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (12);
Absent: Parks, Rosendahl and Smith (3).
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST:
Frank T. Martinez, CITY CLERK
By
Council
Clerk
PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL