Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Tuesday, July 15, 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, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Rosendahl, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Parks, Perry, Reyes, Smith and Weiss (5).
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
JULY 9, 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
Items Noticed for Public Hearing - Items 1-19
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Hahn - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Parks, Smith and Weiss (3)
(Item Nos. 1-3)
ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Burbank Boulevard and Willis Avenue (Reballot) Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held June 24, 2008)
ITEM NO. (2) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Westgate and Texas Avenues (Reballot) Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held June 24, 2008)
ITEM NO. (3) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Vose Street and Vesper Avenue Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held June 24, 2008)
Roll Call #1 - Motion (LaBonge - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Parks, Reyes, Smith and Weiss (4)
(Item Nos. 4-7)
ITEM NO. (4) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ASSESSMENTS CONFIRMED
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HEARING APPEALS against the annual confirmation of assessments for the maintenance of the sidewalks for Van Nuys and Victory Boulevards (and other streets) Sidewalk Maintenance District - W.O. EXX71822.
ITEM NO. (5) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ASSESSMENTS CONFIRMED
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HEARING APPEALS against the annual confirmation of assessments for the maintenance of the sidewalks for Westwood Village Sidewalk Maintenance District - W.O. EXX71375.
ITEM NO. (6) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ASSESSMENTS CONFIRMED
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HEARING APPEALS against the annual confirmation of assessments for the maintenance of the sidewalks for Ventura Boulevard (near Kester Avenue to Beverly Glen Boulevard) Sidewalk Maintenance District - W.O. E6000067.
ITEM NO. (7) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ASSESSMENTS CONFIRMED
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HEARING APPEALS against the annual confirmation of assessments for the maintenance of the sidewalks for Wilshire Miracle Mile Sidewalk Maintenance District - W.O. E6000022.
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Greuel - Huizar) Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (11);
Absent: Parks, Reyes, Smith and Weiss (4)
(Item Nos. 8-10)
ITEM NO. (8) - RECEIVED AND FILED
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HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Washington Boulevard and Grande Vista Avenue Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Washington Boulevard and Grande Vista Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on May 16, 2008 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on AUGUST 5, 2008 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218).
ITEM NO. (9) - RECEIVED AND FILED
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HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Alexandria Avenue and Fourth Street Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Alexandria Avenue and Fourth Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on May 16, 2008 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on AUGUST 5, 2008 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (10) - RECEIVED AND FILED
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HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the York and Eagle Rock Boulevards Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the York and Eagle Rock Boulevards Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on May 16, 2008 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on AUGUST 5, 2008 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (11) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
Roll Call #11 - Motion (Perry - Hahn) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Smith and Weiss (2)
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HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading of all openings, graffiti abatement and cleaning and fencing of the lot at 907 East 81st Street. (Lien: $9,952.32)
ITEM NO. (12) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
Roll Call #5 - Motion (LaBonge - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Parks, Smith and Weiss (3)
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HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading all openings and cleaning and fencing of the lot at 923 West 51st Place. (Lien: $7,483.60)
ITEM NO. (13) - CONTINUED TO JULY 29, 2008
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Wesson - Zine) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Parks, Smith
and Weiss (3)
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HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading all openings at 811 South Catalina Street (includes 811-13 South Catalina Street) (Lien: $6,034.82)
ITEM NO. (14) - RECEIVED AND FILED - INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
Roll Call #5 - Motion (LaBonge - Wesson) Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12);
Absent: Parks, Smith and Weiss (3)
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HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading all openings at 319 North Cummings Street (aka 319 3/4-321 North Cummings Street). (Lien: $1,103.71)
ITEM NO. (15) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
Roll Call #5 - Motion (LaBonge - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Parks, Smith and Weiss (3)
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HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading of all openings and cleaning and fencing of the lot at 2601 South Midvale Avenue. (Lien: $15,975.94)
ITEM NO. (16) - RECEIVED AND FILED - INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
Roll Call #5 - Motion (LaBonge - Wesson) Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12);
Absent: Parks, Smith and Weiss (3)
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HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading of all openings, graffiti abatement and cleaning and fencing of the lot at 4239 North Sepulveda Boulevard. (Lien: $8,069.03)
ITEM NO. (17) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - MOTION ADOPTED TO GRANT APPLICATION
and Weiss (3)
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HEARING COMMENTS relative to application for determination of “Public Convenience or Necessity” for alcohol sales for off-site consumption at Produce for Less grocery store.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Produce for Less grocery store located at 5059 West Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, 90038, will serve the “Public Convenience or Necessity” and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
2. GRANT the application for determination of “Public Convenience or Necessity” for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 5059 West Melrose Avenue.
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.
Application filed by: Seung Shik Chung (CLR Enterprises, Inc., Lee Rabun, representative)
TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 17, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 16, 2008)
ITEM NO. (18) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION -
TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
Roll Call #12 - Motion (Greuel - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Smith and Weiss (2)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 88.00 of Chapter VIII of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to update the rates established for all Parking Meter Zones in the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Section 88.00 of Chapter VIII of the LAMC to update the rates established for all Parking Meter Zones in the City of Los Angeles.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Budget and Finance Committee at 213-978-1075.)
ITEM NO. (19) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS,
AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #16 - Motion (Perry - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Smith and Weiss (2)
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the establishment of the Green Building Program Approval Fee.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, that adoption of the ordinance is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA, pursuant to Class 8, Section 15308 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of ordinances which involve procedures for the protection and enhancement of the environment.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE establishing a fee for applications under the Green Building Program for private sector buildings and projects.
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.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Energy and Environment and Planning and Land Use Management Committees waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI)
1. FIND, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, that adoption of the ordinance is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA, pursuant to Class 8, Section 15308 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of ordinances which involve procedures for the protection and enhancement of the environment.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Section 19.01 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to establish the Green Building Program Approval Fee.
3. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and ordinance amending Section 16.11.C.1 of the LAMC to clarify language in the ordinance and INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule the draft ordinance for Council consideration on JULY 22, 2008.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 20-37
ITEM NO. (20) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
Roll Call #13 - Motion (Zine - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Smith and Weiss (2)
RULES AND GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amendments to the Los Angeles City Election Code.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE relative to amending various provisions of the Los Angeles City Election Code to clarify language, codify existing practice, reflect recent court decisions, and make technical corrections and improvements.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that approval of the revised Los Angeles City Election Code will have no impact on the City's General Fund. One revision does implement cost saving measures already recognized in the 2008-09 Adopted Budget.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Roll Call #7 - Motion (Wesson - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Parks, Smith and Weiss (3)
(Item Nos. 21-37)
ITEM NO. (21) - ADOPTED
ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to amending section 80.58 of Chapter VIII of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to update the fees applicable to Preferential Parking Permits in the City of Los Angeles.
(Communication from the City Attorney adopted on July 8, 2008)
ITEM NO. (22) - ADOPTED
ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 80.77.2, Chapter VIII, of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to update the fees charged for release of immobilized vehicles.
(Communication from the City Attorney adopted on July 8, 2008)
ITEM NO. (23) - ADOPTED
ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to adding Section 61.11 to the Los Angeles Municipal Code to impose an expedited permit surcharge for all permits issued by the Department of Public Works Bureau of Engineering.
(General Exemption approved and Communication from the City Attorney adopted on July 8, 2008)
ITEM NO. (24) - ADOPTED
ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to add a new Section 61.13 to add an improvement bond processing fee.
(General Exemption approved and Communication from the City Attorney adopted on July 8, 2008)
ITEM NO. (25) - ADOPTED
ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 19.07 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code concerning compliance check and processing fees related to flood hazards.
(General Exemption approved and Communication from the City Attorney adopted on July 8, 2008)
ITEM NO. (26) - ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Woodley Avenue and Devonshire Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
(Communication from the Bureau of Street Lighting adopted on July 8, 2008)
ITEM NO. (27) - ADOPTED
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ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of establishing a Historic Central American Site in the Westlake and Pico-Union neighborhoods of the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Reyes - Garcetti - LaBonge):
INSTRUCT the Department of Cultural Affairs, with the assistance of the Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles and the Department of Recreation and Parks, in consultation with Council District One and the Mayor’s Office, along with the Community Coalitions National Central American Roundtable and the Central American Council, to report with recommendations on the feasibility of establishing a Historic Central American Site in the Westlake and Pico-Union neighborhoods of the City of Los Angeles.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (28) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City Treasurer’s Investment and Cash Management Report for the month ending January 31, 2008.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Treasurer’s Investment and Cash Management Report for the month ending January 31, 2008, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (29) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City Treasurer’s Investment and Cash Management Report for the month ending February 29, 2008.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Treasurer’s Investment and Cash Management Report for the month ending February 29, 2008, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (30) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City Treasurer’s Investment and Cash Management Report for the month and quarter ending March 31, 2008.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Treasurer’s Investment and Cash Management Report for the month and quarter ending March 31, 2008, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no further Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (31) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION AND COMMITTEE REPORT
RECOMMENDATION - FORTHWITH
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COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to security at the West Los Angeles Municipal Building located at 1645 Corinth Avenue.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the February 1, 2008 Department of General Services report relative to security at the West Los Angeles Municipal Building located at 1645 Corinth Avenue, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (32) - ADOPTED
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the re-exemption of one Special Investigator II position in the Controller’s Office from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the re-exemption of one Special Investigator II position in the Controller’s Office from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).
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.
Community Impact Statement: None Submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 15, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 15, 2008)
ITEM NO. (33) - ADOPTED - SET FOR HEARING AUGUST 6, 2008
CD 9
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to vacating the alley northwesterly of Grand Avenue between Adams Boulevard and 23rd Street (Re-Application; VAC E1400822).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the vacation of the alley northwesterly of Grand Avenue between Adams Boulevard and 23rd Street, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines.
2. DIRECT that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law BE INSTITUTED for the vacation of the public right-of-way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the September 26, 2006 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
The alley northwesterly of Grand Avenue between Adams Boulevard and 23rd Street.
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Engineer dated September 26, 2006, as the Findings of the Council.
4. ADOPT the accompanying City Engineer report dated September 26, 2006 to approve the vacation.
5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to set a public hearing date for AUGUST 6, 2008.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that to date, an estimated $11,016.06 in charges have been expended in the investigation and processing of this vacation proceeding. Since Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 7.46 exempts all governmental agencies from payment of fees, the processing of this vacation will be absorbed by the Bureau of Engineering.
ITEM NO. (34) - ADOPTED - SET FOR HEARING AUGUST 6, 2008
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to vacating the corner radius at the southwest corner of Alma Real Drive and La Cruz Drive (VAC E1401069).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the vacation of the corner radius at the southwest corner of Alma Real Drive and La Cruz Drive, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines.
2. DIRECT that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law BE INSTITUTED for the vacation of the public right-of-way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit A of the March 21, 2008 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
A portion of the corner radius at the southwest corner of Alma Real Drive and La Cruz Drive.
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Engineer dated March 21, 2008, as the Findings of the Council.
4. ADOPT the accompanying City Engineer report dated March 21, 2008 to approve the vacation.
5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to set a public hearing date for AUGUST 6, 2008.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that to date, an estimated $6,420 in charges have been expended in the investigation and processing of this vacation proceeding pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 7.42. Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 may be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City Forces will be eliminated.
ITEM NO. (35) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT AND COMMUNICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIRS, AD HOC COMMITTEE ON GANG VIOLENCE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE relative to extending the grant period for the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 Congressional Mandated Grant Award Extension (DD-BX-0352).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to approve the time extension of the BJA FY 2006 Congressional Mandated Grant Award (DD-BX-0352), extending the grant period to include July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009 for the Baldwin Village Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) Zone.
2. APPROVE the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) between the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles for the Community Law Enforcement and Recovery Program for the period of December 1, 2007 through November 30, 2008, for a total not to exceed $236,768; and, AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to execute the PSA on behalf of the City, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to include resolution authority for the following position authorities in the 2008-09 Personnel Authority Resolution for the period of July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009:
|
Positions |
Code |
Title |
|
1 |
2223-2 |
Detective II |
|
1 |
2227-2 |
Sergeant II |
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the time extension for the BJA FY 2006 Congressional Mandated Grant award has an impact on the General Fund in that the City is providing a total of $206,277 for salary and fringe benefits of the Mayoral Aide V and the Deputy City Attorney assigned to the Baldwin Village GRYD Zone. This is an increase of $153,051 from the $53,226 anticipated General Fund obligation when the grant term ended June 30, 2008. As this $206,277 is included in the 2008-09 Mayor's Proposed Budget, no additional appropriation is necessary at this time. The Los Angeles Police Department staffing will be supported by the Supplemental Law Enforcement Service Fund. Accepting the grant time extension and approving the recommendations would be in compliance with the Financial Policies in that budgeted General Fund revenues plus grant revenues are available to support the cost of this program.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (36) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT AND COMMUNICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR and MEMBER, HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE relative to appropriating funds and authorizing Resolution Employment Authority to extend existing positions for the Lead Hazard Remediation Program (LHRP) through Fiscal Year 2008-09.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the use of $1,447,430.96 in grant funds previously budgeted for the 2005-06 and 2006-07 LHRP to continue LHRP operations for the period July 1, 2008 through January 30, 2009.
2. APPROVE continuing Resolution Position Authority for 12 Civil Service exempt positions in the LHRP for the period July 1, 2008 through January 30, 2009, as follows:
|
Code |
Title |
Positions
|
|
1358 |
Clerk Typist |
1 |
|
1368 |
Senior Clerk Typist |
1 |
|
1542 |
Project Assistant |
1 |
|
1537 |
Project Coordinator |
1 |
|
1538 |
Senior Project Coordinator |
1 |
|
1569-1 |
Rehabilitation Construction Specialist I |
2 |
|
1569-2 |
Rehabilitation Construction Specialist II |
2 |
|
8502-1 |
Rehabilitation Project Coordinator I |
2 |
|
8502-2 |
Rehabilitation Project Coordinator II |
1 |
|
|
|
|
3. INSTRUCT the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to report back to the Mayor and Council immediately upon receiving notification of the results of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) lead hazard grants selection process and provide recommendations on funding allocations and staffing needs as appropriate.
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Establish appropriation accounts within Fund No. 49E/43, as follows:
|
Account |
Title |
|
E143 |
LAHD Admin |
|
E302 |
Lead Hazard Reduction – Direct |
|
E599 |
Related Costs – Lead V |
|
E699 |
Related Costs – Lead VI |
b. Transfer appropriations within Lead Grant, Fund No. 49E/43, as follows:
|
|
Account |
Title |
Amount |
|
|||||
|
From: |
A844 |
Technical Services |
$ 500.00 |
|
|||||
|
|
Y143 |
LAHD – Housing |
174,700.03 |
|
|||||
|
|
Y304 |
Admin Reserve |
8,372.99 |
|
|||||
|
|
Y501 |
Admin Reserve |
390,989.41 |
|
|||||
|
|
Y502 |
Contractual Services Reserve |
67,105.92 |
|
|||||
|
|
Y599 |
Related Costs |
12,094.33 |
|
|||||
|
|
Y601 |
Admin Reserve |
307,054.97 |
|
|||||
|
|
Y602 |
Contractual Services Reserve |
27,532.90 |
|
|||||
|
|
Y699 |
Related Costs |
122,829.76 |
|
|||||
|
|
A143 |
LAHD |
293,404.72 |
|
|||||
|
|
A302 |
Lead Hazard Reduction Direct |
2,210.22 |
|
|||||
|
|
A599 |
Related Costs – Lead V |
4,569.19 |
|
|||||
|
|
A699 |
Related Costs – Lead VI |
36,066.52 |
|
|||||
|
|
|
Total |
$1,447,430.96 |
|
|||||
|
To: |
E143 |
LAHD Admin |
$ 531,790.34 |
|
|||||
|
|
E302 |
Lead Hazard Reduction – Direct |
567,287.05 |
|
|||||
|
|
E599 |
Related Costs – Lead V |
176,491.18 |
|
|||||
|
|
E699 |
Related Costs – Lead VI |
171,862.39 |
|||||
|
|
|
Total |
$1,447,430.96 |
|
||||
c. increase appropriations within the LAHD Fund No. 100/43, as follows:
|
Account |
Title |
Amount |
|
1010 |
Salaries, General |
$ 480,819.28 |
|
2120 |
Printing & Binding |
500.00 |
|
2130 |
Travel |
10,000.00 |
|
3040 |
Contractual Services |
27,471.06 |
|
3310 |
Transportation |
5,000.00 |
|
6010 |
Office & Administrative |
3,000.00 |
|
7300 |
Furniture, Office & Tech Equip |
5,000.00 |
|
|
Total |
$531,790.34 |
d. Expend funds not to exceed $1,447,430.96 from Lead Grant, Fund No. 49E/43, Accounts E143, LAHD Admin; E302, Lead Hazard Reduction - Direct; E599, Related Costs - Lead V; and, E699, Related Costs - Lead VI; upon proper written demand from the General Manager, LAHD, or designee.
5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council action in this matter, 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 there is no General Fund impact. The recommendations of this report comply with City Financial Policies as the Lead Grant programs will be supported by previously approved HUD Lead Grant funds.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (37) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT AND COMMUNICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE relative to an assessment of the City’s security needs at municipal facilities.
A. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the February 1, 2008 Department of General Services report, submitted in response to motion (Cardenas - Wesson), relative to assessing the City’s security needs, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
B. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Cardenas - Wesson):
1. CONCUR with the recommendation of the Information Technology and General Services Committee to Receive and File the General Services Department (GSD) report relative to an assessment of the City’s security needs inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to include in the First Financial Status Report for Fiscal Year 2008-09, a discussion and recommendations relative to GSD’s request for an expanded digital video recording system for all cameras in municipal facilities, including all buildings in the Civic Center, the Personnel Building, the new Emergency Operations Center, San Pedro Municipal Building, Braude Municipal Building and others, and to replace the current antiquated and unreliable video recording system.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the GSD. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 38-53
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (38) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION - FORTHWITH
Roll Call #9 - Motion (LaBonge - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Smith and Weiss (2)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Mr. Herbert Siguenza to El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. Herbert Siguenza to El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority for the new term ending June 30, 2012, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Siquenza resides in Council District Four. (Current Commission composition: M = 4; F = 5).
Ethics Commission Review: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 19, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 18, 2008)
(Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (39) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION - FORTHWITH
Roll Call #10 - Motion (Greuel - Zine) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Smith and Weiss (2)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Mr. Alan Skobin to the Board of Police Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor=s reappointment of Mr. Alan Skobin to the Board of Police Commissioners for the new term ending June 30, 2013 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Skobin resides in Council District 12. (Current Board gender composition: M=4; F=1)
Ethics Commission Review: Complete.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 4, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 1, 2008)
(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Zine - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Parks, Smith, and Weiss (3)
(Item Nos. 40-41)
ITEM NO. (40) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION -
SET FOR HEARING SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
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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 Valerio Street and Calvin 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 June 16, 2008.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Valerio Street and Calvin 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, $191.43 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: September 10, 2008)
ITEM NO. (41) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION -
SET FOR HEARING SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
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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 Canfield Avenue and National Boulevard Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated June 4, 2008.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Canfield Avenue and National Boulevard Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $414.82 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: September 10, 2008)
ITEM NO. (42) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Roll Call #14 - Motion (Wesson - Zine) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Smith and Weiss (2)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR and MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to the status of Reserve Fund loans as of March 31, 2008.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. NOTE and FILE the Controller’s report relative to the status of Reserve Fund loans as of March 31, 2008, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
2. REQUEST that the Controller expedite completion and submission of the next quarterly report relative to the status of Reserve Fund loans, with significant emphasis to be placed on recovery of Reserve Fund loans from the following categories:
a. Loans to be repaid by June 30, 2008
b. Loans to be repaid upon receipt of invoice from other City departments
c. Loans to be repaid upon receipt of revenue from other government agencies
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Controller. Neither the City Administrative Officer
nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Zine - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Parks, Smith and Weiss (3)
(Item Nos. 43-51)
ITEM NO. (43) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE relative to Amendment No. 3 to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. 04, Equipment Operation and Labor Employees Unit, to reflect a name change petition.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to MOU No. 04, Equipment Operation and Labor Employees Unit, to reflect a name change from Service Employees International Union, Local 347, to Service Employees International Union, Local 721.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no cost associated with this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (44) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE relative to Amendment No. 2 to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. 15, Service Unit, to reflect a name change petition.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to MOU No. 15, Service Unit, to reflect a name change from Service Employees International Union, Local 347, to Service Employees International Union, Local 721.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no cost associated with this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (45) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE relative to Amendment No. 2 to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. 14, Service and Craft Unit, to reflect a name change petition.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to MOU No. 14, Service and Craft Unit, to reflect a name change from Service Employees International Union, Local 347, to Service Employees International Union, Local 721.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no cost associated with this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (46) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE relative to Amendment No. 2 to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. 18, Safety and Security Unit, to reflect a name change petition.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to MOU No. 18, Safety and Security Unit, to reflect a name change from Service Employees International Union, Local 347, to Service Employees International Union, Local 721.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no cost associated with this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (47) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS -
TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR and MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to extending the term of the 2006 Forensic Casework DNA Backlog Reduction Program grant from the United States Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice (DOJ-NIJ).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, or designee, to accept a "no cost" grant award extension for the 2006-07 Forensic Casework DNA Backlog Reduction Program from DOJ-NIJ, extending the grant term from September 30, 2007 through March 31, 2009.
2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to use grant funds as follows:
a. $74,934 for overtime.
b. $70,519 to purchase supplies.
c. $353,117 for contractual laboratory services.
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Set-up the grant receivable in the amount of $498,570.
b. Transfer, as needed, $74,934 from Fund No. 339/70, Account No. A504 to Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 1090.
4. INSTRUCT the LAPD to submit invoices to the NIJ in a timely manner to ensure that the Reserve Fund is reimbursed expeditiously.
5. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, 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 Forensic Casework DNA Backlog Reduction Program costs are fully reimbursable. A Reserve Fund advance of $498,570 was approved by the Mayor and Council to fund this program on an interim basis.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (48) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATIONS’ RECOMMENDATIONS
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM CHAIRS, ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE relative to the feasibility of constructing a library on San Fernando Mission Road in Brand Park.
A. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Alarcon – Cardenas):
INSTRUCT the Offices of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Administrative Officer (CAO), in consultation with the Community Redevelopment Agency, the Library Department and the Community Development Department, to report to the Council on the feasibility of constructing a library at 15174 San Fernando Mission Road, Brand Park, and on the potential funding sources that could be used to fund the project.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
B. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Alarcon – Cardenas):
1. CONCUR with the recommendation of the Chair of the Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee relative to instructing the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Administrative Officer (CAO), in consultation with the Community Redevelopment Agency, the Library Department and the Community Development Department, to report to Council on the feasibility of constructing a library at 15174 San Fernando Mission Road, Brand Park, and on the potential funding sources that could be used to fund the project.
2. INSTRUCT the CLA and CAO to include the Department of General Services and the Bureau of Engineering in their consultation and to report back in 30 days.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (49) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Annual Planning Report for the Los Angeles Chinatown Property-Based Business Improvement District (PBID).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the FY 2008 Annual Planning Report (attached to the City Clerk report dated July 1, 2008) for the Los Angeles Chinatown PBID complies with the requirements of the City’s Landscaping, Security, Programming, and Maintenance (LSPM) PBID Ordinance.
2. ADOPT the FY 2008 Annual Planning Report for the Los Angeles Chinatown PBID, pursuant to the LSPM PBID Ordinance.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.
(Jobs, Business Growth and Tax Reform Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (50) - ADOPTED
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CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR A HARDSHIP EXEMPTION from provisions of the City’s Echo Park Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) for the property at 1716 Sunset Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. GRANT hardship exemption from the City’s Echo Park ICO (Ordinance No. 178454) as noted and as described in the application attached to Council file No. 06-1854-S8, for the proposed replacement of a damaged existing aluminum and glass storefront with same or similar materials and relocation of the entry door to the western side of the store front, approximately 200 square feet and 10 feet high and 20 feet wide, for property at 1716 Sunset Boulevard.
2. ADVISE the applicant that this hardship exemption, if granted by the Council, is not a permit or license and that any other approvals, permits and licenses required by law must be obtained from the proper agencies.
Applicant: Stories/Colodro/Garo, LLC
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (51) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTION (HUIZAR - WESSON - ALARCON) relative to the City's position on AB 2042 (Fuentes) which enables law enforcement to impound vehicles possessed by an unlicensed automobile vendor or dealership.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2007-08 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 2042 (Fuentes) which would enable law enforcement to impound vehicles in the possession of an unlicensed automobile vendor or dealership.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules and Government Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (52) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #15 - Motion (LaBonge - Reyes) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Smith and Weiss (2)
(Item Nos. 52a-52h)
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:
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a. MOTION (HUIZAR - PERRY) relative to declaring the Outfest Film Festival on July 9, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
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b. MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to declaring the MTV Event on July 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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c. MOTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes on October 26, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,000).
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d. MOTION (PERRY - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway on December 21, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,660).
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e. MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Back to School Clothing Giveaway on October 2, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,584).
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f. MOTION (PERRY - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the Annual Harley Davidson Toy Ride on December 14, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,370).
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g. MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the BET One Mic Comedy Stand on July 9, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
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h. MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Step up DVD Launch on July 14, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
ITEM NO. (53) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Zine - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Parks, Smith and Weiss (3)
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MOTION (ALARCON - CARDENAS) relative to an amendment to the personal services contract with Robert Winn to provide additional funds for services to the Seventh Council District.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the amendment to the personal services contract with Robert Winn to provide additional funds in the amount of $5,000 from funds available in the Council District Office Budget.
2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the Seventh Council District to execute said contract on behalf of the City.
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for the Fiscal Year 2007-08.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the 16th Annual Thai Cultural Day on September 21, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,481).
MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Bicycle Film Festival on July 18-20, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $7,598).
MOTION (LABONGE - WESSON) relative to declaring the Fire Station 29 photo shoot on July 15, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).
MOTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Thanksgiving Day Banquet on November 27, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,660).
MOTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Day of Pampering on August 30, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,682).
MOTION (PERRY - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Downtown Film Festival on August 13-17, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
MOTION (REYES - PERRY) relative to declaring the XXI Guelaguetza Festival on August 9-10, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,000).
MOTION (WESSON - ZINE) relative to declaring the 3rd Annual West Boulevard Block Club Party on August 9, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,479).
MOTION (CARDENAS - GREUEL) relative to declaring the “Cool” July Mixer and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on July 17, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $200).
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - GREUEL) relative to installing street banners announcing the West Los Angeles community, the West Los Angeles Farmers’ Market and the West Los Angeles Summer Concert Series at the Civic Center for the period of July 2008 - July 2009.
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PERRY) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for Brokaw Place between Carlton Way and Hollywood Boulevard.
MOTION (ZINE - GREUEL) relative to unencumbering funds from a prior year for Council District Three General City Purposes allocation.
MOTION (ZINE - GREUEL) relative to naming the 4800 block of El Canon Avenue as “Bob McCord Way.”
MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to ballot order and letter designation request for two ballot measure to be placed on the November 4, 2008 State of California General Election.
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - GREUEL - CARDENAS) relative to accepting pro bono services provided by IT-Training and Consulting.
MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN - GARCETTI) relative to accepting a donation of the book “American Ports” from the Harbor Department.
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
RESOLUTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to calling for a boycott of the “New Yorker” magazine.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS
Upon his request and without objections, Councilmember Cardenas was excused to leave at 12:45 p.m. from Council Session of Wednesday, July 16, 2008 due to City Business.
Upon his request and without objections, Councilmember Smith was excused from Council Session of Wednesday, July 16, 2008 due to City Business.
Upon his request and without objections, Councilmember Parks was excused to leave at 11:00 a.m. from Council Session of Wednesday, July 30, 2008 due to City Business.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
08-1752 - Sergeant II Roger Blackwell Zine - All Councilmembers
Sergeant II Kirk D. Smith Zine - All Councilmembers
For the Troops Zine - All Councilmembers
2008 Probation, Parole, and Community Supervision Week
July 13-19, 2008 Alarcon - Cardenas
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
08-1753 - Douglas F. Dollarhide Parks - Hahn - Perry
Robert Lee Harns Zine
Edmond “Baby” Burns Zine - Parks
Carmel DeLillis Hall LaBonge - All Councilmembers
Bill Lofthouse LaBonge - All Councilmembers
Ayes, Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (13); Absent: Smith and Weiss (2).
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: Karen E. Kalfayan, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL