Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Friday, August 15, 2008
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am
ALL ITEMS FORTHWITH
(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, Rosendahl, Smith, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Hahn, Parks, Reyes, Weiss and Wesson (5).
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
AUGUST 12, 2008
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 49
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 1-4
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Rosendahl - Garcetti) to Close Public Hearing, Ordinance over to
September 2, 2008, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Parks, Reyes, Weiss and Wesson (5)
(Item Nos. 1-4)
ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - PROTESTS DENIED - ORDINANCE OVER TO
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
CD 4
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Lankershim Boulevard and Woodbridge Street Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held July 29, 2008)
ITEM NO. (2) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - PROTESTS DENIED - ORDINANCE OVER TO
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
CD 4
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Woodbridge Street and Cartwright 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 July 29, 2008)
ITEM NO. (3) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - PROTESTS DENIED - ORDINANCE OVER TO
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Alvern Circle and Alvern Street Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held July 29, 2008)
ITEM NO. (4) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE OVER TO SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
CD 11
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Oakstone and Appian Ways Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to assure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.
(Public Hearing held July 29, 2008)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 5-18
ITEM NO. (5) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS -
ORDINANCE OVER TO SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Garcetti - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Parks, Reyes, Weiss
and Wesson (5)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to issuance of Los Angeles Convention and Exhibition Center Authority Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2008A.
(Budget and Finance 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 Budget and Finance Committee at 213-978-1075.)
ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE relative to issuance of Los Angeles Convention and Exhibition Center Authority Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2008A.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the accompanying Resolution of the City Council of the City of Los Angeles (attached to the Council file), which incorporates various documents required to execute the refunding (Exhibits A to G of the City Administrative Officer [CAO] report, attached to the Council file), authorizes the issuance of up to $275 million in bonds, and delegates certain actions required to manage the transaction to the CAO.
2. ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE approving the Fifth Amended and Restated Convention and Exhibition Center II Lease between the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Convention and Exhibition Center Authority.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the proposed $275 million bond issuance will be an obligation of the General Fund, and the resulting debt service will be paid from the Capital Finance Administration Fund (Fund No. 100/53). The 2008-09 debt service resulting from this bond issuance is projected to be approximately $4.5 million.
Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that issuance of the proposed $275 million in bonds will not cause the City’s debt service payments to exceed six percent of General Fund revenues for non-voter approved debt as established in the City’s Financial Polices, Debt Management Section. The $275 million bond issuance will result in average annual debt service payments of approximately $24.7 million over 15 years.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
ITEM NO. (6) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS -
SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Garcetti - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Weiss
and Wesson (4)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST and CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to establishing a Green Retrofit Program, a Green Retrofit Workforce and Construction Fund, and other various related actions.
(Information, Technology, and General Services Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)
(Housing, Community and Economic Development report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee at 213-978-1080.)
ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing a Green Retrofit Program for City-owned properties, a Green Retrofit Workforce and Construction Trust Fund, and related actions.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the cooperation and assistance of the Chair of the Green Building Jobs Taskforce, to:
a. Prepare and Present an Ordinance within 60 days establishing the Green Retrofit Program to retrofit all City-owned properties over 7,500 square feet or constructed prior to 1978 by including water efficient landscaping and replacing irrigation systems, replacing/upgrading inefficient HVAC systems, mechanical systems, water conservation systems, refrigeration systems, retrofitting lighting and electrical systems, improving indoor air quality, retrofitting all energy consuming elements, sustainable carpet, sustainable maintenance, Ti02 window treatments, and meeting the intention of Leadership in Energy Environmental Design Standards -EB Silver or higher standards. The ordinance shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1) Prioritize retrofitting of City facilities with health/safety issues and in neighborhoods with high unemployment and poverty rates, and buildings that have a direct impact on communities such as recreational centers and libraries.
2) Require the negotiation of a Project Labor Agreement for all construction work performed in connection with the Program.
3) Require that substantial percentages of work hours performed under construction contracts associated with the Program go to local residents of the City, particularly in low-income neighborhoods.
b. Prepare and Present an Ordinance within 60 days establishing the Green Retrofit Workforce and Construction Fund.
c. Prepare and Present an Ordinance within 60 days establishing the Green Retrofit Development Interdepartmental Task Force and the Green Retrofit Development Advisory Council (as set forth in the City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst (CAO/CLA) report dated August 8, 2008.)
2. INSTRUCT the General Services Department (GSD) and the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to Prepare and Present a report to the City of Los Angeles Green Retrofit Development Interdepartmental Task Force and the Green Retrofit Development Advisory Council, within 120-days of its establishment, setting forth a program to retrofit city-owned properties over 7,500 square feet or constructed prior to 1978, consistent with Recommendation No. 1 above.
3. REQUEST the Office of the Mayor to provide staff to the City of Los Angeles Green Retrofit Development Interdepartmental Task Force and the Green Retrofit Development Advisory Council.
4. REQUEST the Office of the Mayor, with the assistance and cooperation of the proposed members of the Interdepartmental Task Force, to report on initial funding options to finance the operation of the Green Retrofit Development Interdepartmental Task Force and the Green Retrofit Development Advisory Council.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO and CLA report that there is no incremental impact on the General Fund as the Mayor's Office will utilize existing General Fund resources. However, the General Fund may be impacted relative to the cost associated with the two staff positions requested by the Taskforce in the event workload is sufficient to support two full-time positions and a non-General Fund source of funding cannot be identified. Future General Fund impacts may occur should the Mayor and Council elect to finance retrofitting projects from the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Information Technology and General Services Committee waived consideration of this matter.)
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Garcetti - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Parks, Reyes, Weiss
and Wesson (5)
(Item Nos. 7-8)
ITEM NO. (7) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS -
SEE FOLLOWING
CD 13
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) relative to a Disposition and Development Agreement and Ground Lease with The Villas at Gower, LP, for a proposed 70-unit affordable permanent supportive housing development on CRA-owned land located at 1726 North Gower Street, and related actions.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee at 213-978-1080.)
ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) and Ground Lease with The Villas at Gower, LP (Developer), for a proposed 70-unit affordable permanent supportive housing development (Project) on Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) -owned land located at 1726 North Gower Street (Site), and related actions.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the accompanying Resolution (attached to the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report dated August 12, 2008) making certain findings and approving the lease of the Site to the Developer.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, CRA, or designee, to execute a DDA and Ground Lease with the Developer, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
3. WAIVE the CRA's Housing Policy requirement that at least 50% of units for very low-income households be set aside for extremely low-income households as defined by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that there is no General Fund impact as a result of these actions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (8) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS -
SEE FOLLOWING
CD 2
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development Economic Development Initiative - Special Project Grant in the amount $396,000 for the Valley Plaza Shopping Center Project.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee at 213-978-1080.)
ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Economic Development Initiative–Special Project (EDI-SP) grant award in the amount $396,000 for the Valley Plaza Shopping Center Project (Project).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:
a. Accept and execute a grant agreement (attached to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated August 11, 2008) with HUD for the purpose of accepting an Economic Development Initiative-Special Project grant award in the amount of $396,000 for the Project.
b. Prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO.
2. REQUEST the Controller to:
a. Establish a new non-interest-bearing fund within the Mayor's Office entitled "EDI - Valley Plaza Shopping Center" to receive funds from HUD; and establish new accounts and appropriate grant funds upon receipt from HUD.
b. Expend funds upon proper demand from the Mayor or designee.
c. Implement instructions from the Mayor that are consistent with matter.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. The City's Financial Policies are not applicable in that the grant does not require City matching funds and does not create unfunded administrative obligations in executing the grant objectives. The proposed actions will enable the Mayor's Office to receive grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $396,000 to support the redevelopment of the Project.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (9) - NO ACTION TAKEN - SEE ITEM NO. 44
CD 9
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY and RESOLUTION relative to an Amended and Restated Disposition and Development Agreement with Slauson Central LLC, for the development of the Slauson Central Retail Center on approximately 6.5 acres located at 944-1010 and 1040 East Slauson Avenue, and related actions.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee at 213-978-1080.)
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Garcetti - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Parks, Reyes, Weiss
and Wesson (5)
(Item Nos. 10-11)
ITEM NO. (10) - ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a $30 million Line of Credit (LOC) with Fannie Mae for the purpose of acquiring property to preserve existing affordable housing and related actions.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Wesson - Reyes):
1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to continue to negotiate with Fannie Mae to establish a $30 million LOC for the purpose of acquiring property to preserve existing affordable housing.
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report in 30 days with a source of funds in the amount of $20 million to guarantee the LOC, including but not be limited to Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Tax Increment funds, Section 108, and Transfer of Floor Area Rights public benefit fees.
3. INSTRUCT the CLA to report back relative to similar efforts by the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles and the CRA to establish similar LOCs and to coordinate/consolidate City efforts in this regard.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (11) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS -
SEE FOLLOWING
CD 14
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY and RESOLUTION relative to the transfer of $100,000 of Assembly Bill 1290 Funds to the Department of Transportation for public improvements on First Street associated with the Gold Line Light Rail, and related actions.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee at 213-978-1080.)
ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the transfer of $100,000 of Assembly Bill (AB) 1290 Funds to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) for public improvements on First Street associated with the Gold Line Light Rail, and related actions.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the accompanying Joint Finding of Benefit Resolution (Attachment A of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report dated August 12, 2008) which authorizes the use of $100,000 in Adelante Eastside AB 1290 funds to provide gap funding for public improvements along First Street between Fresno Street and Evergreen Avenue in Council District 14.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), or designee, to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the LADOT in an amount not to exceed $100,000 in Adelante Eastside AB 1290 funds for the public improvements, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to:
a. Execute the Cooperation Agreement with the CRA, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
b. Prepare Controller's instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and request the Controller to implement these instructions.
4. REQUEST the Controller to accept payment in an amount not to exceed $100,000 from the CRA and appropriate such amount into LADOT's Eastside Rail Extension Betterment Fund, Transportation Grant Fund No. 655/94, Account No. A415.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that there is no General Fund impact as a result of these actions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (12) - MOTION ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #11 - Motion (Cardenas - LaBonge) to Adopt Additional Motion, Ayes (10);
Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Smith, Weiss and Wesson (5)
CDs 1, 4, 10 & 13
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY and RESOLUTION relative to various actions to amend the Mid-City and the Wilshire Center/Koreatown Recovery Redevelopment Project Areas, including their proposed merger, the extension of eminent domain time limits, and an increase in bonding capacity.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee at 213-978-1080.)
RECEIVED AND FILED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to various actions to amend the Mid-City and the Wilshire Center/Koreatown Recovery Redevelopment Project Area Plans (Project Area Plans), including their proposed merger, the extension of eminent domain time limits, and increase in bonding capacity.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INTERPRET certain actions (Attachment A of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) report dated August 7, 2008) related to the overall process for preparing the proposed amendments to the existing Project Area Plans as ministerial actions and not "actions of the CRA", subject to Section 8.99.04 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, which amendments include a merger of the two project areas, extension of eminent domain time limits, and increase in bonding capacity.
2. ADOPT the accompanying Resolution (Attachment B of the CRA report dated August 7, 2008) which will provide for processing the draft amendments to the proposed Project Area Plans, prepared by the CRA under the California Community Redevelopment Law, in such a manner that the review by City Council would be subject to the "10 day rule" under the Oversight Ordinance, pursuant to Section 8.99.05 of the Ad Code.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA reports that there is no General Fund impact associated with these actions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ADOPTED
MOTION (CARDENAS - LABONGE)
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the recommendations of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), as shown in the CLA report attached to Council file No. 08-2117, relative to various actions to amend the Mid-City and the Wilshire Center/Koreatown Recovery Redevelopment Project Areas, including their proposed merger, the extension of eminent domain time limits, and an increase in bonding capacity.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund as a result of this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Garcetti - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Parks, Reyes, Weiss
and Wesson (5)
(Item Nos. 13-15)
ITEM NO. (13) - MOTION ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST and RESOLUTION (ZINE - GREUEL) relative to the City's position on on SB 1734 (Kuehl) which would restrict the conversion of hospitals to non-health care facilities.
(Rules and Government Committee report will 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 Rules and Government Committee at 213-978-1074.)
ADOPTED
MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL)
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION relative to including in the City's 2007-2008 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for SB 1734 (Kuehl) which would restrict the conversion of hospitals to non-health care facilities.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules and Government Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (14) - MOTION ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST and RESOLUTION (GREUEL - PERRY) relative to the City's position on AB 2750 (Krekorian) which would establish a statutory guideline and formula for valuation of pirated content for restitution in music piracy cases; and AB 1394 (Krekorian) which would classify as a crime the intentional transport, sale, or distribution of any counterfeit registered trademark.
(Rules and Government Committee report will 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 Rules and Government Committee at 213-978-1074.)
ADOPTED
MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL)
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION relative to including in the City's 2007-2008 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 2750 (Krekorian) which establishes a statutory guideline and formula for valuation of pirated content for restitution in music piracy cases; and AB 1394 (Krekorian) which would classify as a crime the intentional transport, sale, or distribution of any counterfeit registered trademark, increase the maximum fine allowed to be imposed upon conviction, and require restitution to be paid to the victim of a trademark offense.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules and Government Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (15) - MOTION ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
RESOLUTION (PERRY - GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to the City's position on HR 1747 (Solis), the Safe Drinking water for Healthy Communities Act of 2007, which seeks to set a schedule for the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate, thereby protecting the public health and welfare.
(Rules and Government Committee report will 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 Rules and Government Committee at 213-978-1074.)
ADOPTED
MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL)
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION relative to including in the City's 2007-2008 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for HR 1747 (Solis), the Safe Drinking Water for Healthy Communities Act of 2007, which seeks to set a schedule for the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate, thereby protecting the public health and welfare.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules and Government Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (16) - MOTION ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #12 - Motion (Garcetti - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Smith, Weiss
and Wesson (5)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST and RESOLUTION (HUIZAR - GARCETTI) relative to the City's position on AB 2648 (Bass) that requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop a report to study the feasibility of multiple pathway programs in California high schools and related bills.
(Rules and Government Committee report will 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 Rules and Government Committee at 213-978-1074.)
ADOPTED
MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL)
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION relative to including in the City's 2007-2008 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 2648 (Bass) that requires the Superintendent of Public Information to develop a report to study the feasibility of multiple pathway programs in California high schools and related bills.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules and Government Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (17) - MOTION ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #10 - Motion (Greuel - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Smith, Weiss
and Wesson (5)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION relative to an update on evaluation of proposals for new Commuter Express operating contract.
(Transportation 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 Transportation Committee at 213-978-1064.)
ADOPTED
MOTION (GREUEL - PARKS)
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report, dated June 11, 2008, inasmuch as the report was submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by LADOT. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (18) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEES’ REPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS -
SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Garcetti - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Parks, Reyes, Weiss
and Wesson (5)
CD 13
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to various actions and agreements relating to providing up to $4 million to the City to assist with the construction of a City-owned public parking facility at 1627 North Vine Street (Vine Street Garage).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the accompanying Joint RESOLUTION [attached to the City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst (CAO/CLA) report dated August 5, 2008] making specified findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code 33445 of California Redevelopment Law related to the expenditure of Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area (HRPA) Tax Increment (TI) funds for public parking improvements for the City-owned Vine Street Garage.
2. AMEND the Fiscal Year 2008-09 CRA Budget and Work Program to transfer up to $4 million of CRA funds from the HRPA budgeted line item category “Response to Development Opportunities" and allocate such to the HRPA line item category "Public Improvements" for the Vine Street Garage.
3. INSTRUCT the CAO/CLA to work with the CRA, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), the Department of Public Works, and the City Attorney to negotiate a Project Funding and Cooperation Agreement for the provision of $4 million for the construction of the Vine Street Garage and report back within 60 days.
4. INSTRUCT the LADOT and REQUEST the Controller to TRANSFER $5,000,000 within the Special Parking Revenue Fund No. 363, from the "Projects to be Designated by Ordinance or Resolution Account E201," into a new account entitled "Vine Street Garage."
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO/CLA report that there is no impact on the General Fund at this time. However, if a non-General Fund source for the remaining balance of $1.85 million for this project cannot be identified, then there would be a $1.85 million impact on the General Fund. The City's Financial Policies are not applicable to the CRA. The CRA is only bound by the disclosure provisions of the City's Debt Management Policies. Approval of the recommendations will result in $4 million for the Vine Street Garage provided from the HRPA TI funds and an additional $5 million from the Special Parking Revenue Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Transportation and Budget and Finance Committee reports 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 Transportation Committee at 213-978-1064 and the Budget and Finance Committee at 213-978-1075.)
ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Vine Street Parking Garage.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. CONCUR with the recommendations of the Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee relative to authorizing the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to negotiate and execute Agreements with the Department of Transportation and Department of Public Works to partially fund the construction of a City-owned public parking facility to be sited at 1627 North Vine Street.
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report back to the Council within 60 days relative to potential funding sources to address the $1.8 million project funding gap.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA and CAO report there is no impact on the General Fund at this time. However, if a non-General Fund source for the remaining balance of the $1.85 million for this project cannot be identified, then there would be a $1.8 million impact on the General Fund. The City’s Financial Policies are not applicable to the CRA. The CRA is only bound by the disclosure provisions of the City’s Debt Management Policies. Approval of the recommendations will result in $4 million for the Vine Street Public Parking Structure provided from the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment funds and an additional $5 million from the Special Parking Revenue Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 19-41
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (19) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
Roll Call #9 - Motion (Huizar - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Weiss
and Wesson (4)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Mr. Fernando Diaz to the Quality and Productivity Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor=s appointment of Mr. Fernando Diaz to the Quality and Productivity Commission, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Fernando Diaz resides in Council District Nine. (Current Board gender composition: M = 7; F = 8).
Ethics Commission Review: Pending.
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 19, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 19, 2008)
(Audit and Governmental Efficiency Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
Roll Call #13 - Motion (Rosendahl - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Smith, Weiss
and Wesson (5)
(Item Nos. 20a-20o)
ITEM NO. (20) - 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 August 8, 2008:
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a. Property at 643 North Harvard Boulevard (Case No. 139552).
Assessor I.D. No. 5521-005-019
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on December 4, 2007)
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b. Property at 2073 North Ivar Avenue (Case No. 8229).
Assessor I.D. No. 5576-017-054
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 12, 2005)
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c. Property at 11906 West Runnymede Street (Case No. 166068).
Assessor I.D. No. 2317-014-028
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 24, 2008)
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d. Property at 11010 West Penrose Street (Case No. 152465).
Assessor I.D. No. 2408-006-001
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 11, 2008)
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e. Property at 220 East 95th Street (Case No. 5578).
Assessor I.D. No. 6052-012-006
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 17, 2002)
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f. Property at 6316 South Vermont Avenue (Case No. 183824).
Assessor I.D. No. 6004-017-023
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 17, 2008)
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g. Property at 7104 Bonsallo Avenue (Case No. 130203).
Assessor I.D. No. 6013-023-026
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 15, 2007)
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h. Property at 215 East 59th Place (Case No. 125847).
Assessor I.D. No. 6006-003-005
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 23, 2007)
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i. Property at 8508 South Avalon Boulevard (Case No. 163461).
Assessor I.D. No. 6029-032-013
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 4, 2008)
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j. Property at 2030 South Preuss Road (Case No. 164718).
Assessor I.D. No. 4302-018-026
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 9, 2008)
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k. Property at 12324 West Pacific Avenue (Case No. 171617).
Assessor I.D. No. 4235-022-011
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 9, 2008)
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l. Property at 132 1/2 South Edgemont Street (Case No. 96914).
Assessor I.D. No. 5518-015-007
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 25, 2007)
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m. Property at 4460 West Rosewood Avenue (Case No. 149886).
Assessor I.D. No. 5521-022-010
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 24, 2008)
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n. Property at 2516 West Reservoir (Case No. 167553).
Assessor I.D. No. 5402-016-013
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 1, 2008)
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o. Property at 1745 North Orange Drive (Case No. 29228).
Assessor I.D. No. 5548-003-017
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 6, 2006)
ITEM NO. (21) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Roll Call #7 - Motion (Cardenas - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Weiss
and Wesson (4)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, AD HOC COMMITTEE ON GANG VIOLENCE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT relative to the selection of Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) Zones Initiative prevention services providers for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008-09.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the results of the April 15, 2008 Gang Prevention Services Request for Proposals (RFP) process and the selection of six contractors and funding levels as detailed in the August 4, 2008 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report and attached to the Committee report, to provide gang prevention services in the designated GRYD Zones.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to negotiate and execute contract documents with the six organizations for an amount not to exceed $500,000 per organization and funding source, as detailed in the August 4, 2008 CAO report and attached to the Committee report, to provide gang prevention services that are substantially similar to the specifications of the RFP issued on April 15, 2008, the proposed services listed in the Findings Section of the August 4, 2008 CAO report and in conformance with the Pro Forma Personal Services Agreement attached to the August 4, 2008 CAO report, for a term of one year retroactive to August 1, 2008 through July 31, 2009, with options to renew for two additional one-year terms, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, as to form and legality.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller's instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required to implement the actions approved by the Mayor and Council on this matter, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, further AUTHORIZE the Controller implement these instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional impact on the General Fund. Funding for the proposed contracts is available in the FY 2008-09 Adopted Budget and from the 2006 Bureau of Justice Congressional Mandated Grant, the 2006 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, and the 2007 Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grant. The recommendations contained in the August 4, 2008 CAO report comply with the City Financial Policies in that the proposed funding is balanced against established revenue and grants as approved in previous Council actions. All funding is subject to the availability of grant funds and funding determinations by Council.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Cardenas - Huizar) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn,
Reyes, Weiss and Wesson (4)
(Item Nos. 22-27)
ITEM NO. (22) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS,
AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR and MEMBER, AD HOC COMMITTEE ON GANG VIOLENCE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT relative to Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) Zone needs assessment for the Baldwin Village GRYD Zone.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the Mayor's Office to make the March 7, 2008 Baldwin Village GRYD Zone Needs Assessment Report, as attached to the Council file, available to all relevant City Departments; and further, REQUEST the Mayor's Office to meet with all relevant City Departments and inform them of the contents of the report.
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to examine the March 7, 2008 Baldwin Village GRYD Zone Needs Assessment Report, as attached to the Council file, and report on how the report findings can be incorporated in the next City Budget Cycle and future City grant application processes.
3. NOTE and FILE the March 7, 2008 Baldwin Village GRYD Zone Needs Assessment Report relative to needs assessment in connection with the Mayor’s program for gang reduction and youth development in the Baldwin Village GRYD Zone, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only, no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of July 30, 2008)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (CARDENAS - HUIZAR)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the departments below to provide a report back to the Ad Hoc Committee on Gang Violence and Youth Development relative to how each department can incorporate and address the recommendations of the GRYD Zone Needs Assessment report:
Human Relations Commission
Commission for Children, Youth and Their Families
Los Angeles Police Department
Department of Recreation and Parks
Community Development Department - Family Development Network, Youth Opportunity Movement, Workforce Investment Board
Office of the City Attorney
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer to report back to the Ad Hoc Committee on Gang Violence and Youth Development relative to how the GRYD Zone Needs Assessment report can be incorporated into the budget process for the upcoming fiscal year.
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.
ITEM NO. (23) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS,
AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR and MEMBER, AD HOC COMMITTEE ON GANG VIOLENCE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT relative to Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) Zone needs assessment for the Ramona Gardens/Hollenbeck GRYD Zone.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the Mayor's Office to make the March 7, 2008 Ramona Gardens/Hollenbeck GRYD Zone Needs Assessment Report, as attached to the Council file, available to all relevant City Departments and further REQUEST the Mayor's Office to meet with all relevant City Departments and inform them of the contents of the report.
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to examine the March 7, 2008 Ramona Gardens/Hollenbeck GRYD Zone Needs Assessment Report, as attached to the Council file, and report on how the report findings can be incorporated in the next City Budget Cycle and future City grant application processes.
3. NOTE and FILE the March 7, 2008 Ramona Gardens/Hollenbeck GRYD Zone Needs Assessment Report relative to needs assessment in connection with the Mayor’s program for gang reduction and youth development in the Ramona Gardens/Hollenbeck GRYD Zone, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only, no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of July 30, 2008)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (CARDENAS - HUIZAR)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the departments below to provide a report back to the Ad Hoc Committee on Gang Violence and Youth Development relative to how each department can incorporate and address the recommendations of the GRYD Zone Needs Assessment report:
Human Relations Commission
Commission for Children, Youth and Their Families
Los Angeles Police Department
Department of Recreation and Parks
Community Development Department - Family Development Network, Youth Opportunity Movement, Workforce Investment Board
Office of the City Attorney
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer to report back to the Ad Hoc Committee on Gang Violence and Youth Development relative to how the GRYD Zone Needs Assessment report can be incorporated into the budget process for the upcoming fiscal year.
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.
ITEM NO. (24) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS,
AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR and MEMBER, AD HOC COMMITTEE ON GANG VIOLENCE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT relative to Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) Zone needs assessment for the Pacoima-Foothill GRYD Zone.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the Mayor's Office to make the Pacoima-Foothill GRYD Zone Needs Assessment Report, as attached to the Council file, available to all relevant City Departments and further REQUEST the Mayor's Office to meet with all relevant City Departments and inform them of the contents of the report.
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to examine the Pacoima-Foothill GRYD Zone Needs Assessment Report, as attached to the Council file, and report on how the report findings can be incorporated in the next City Budget Cycle and future City grant application processes.
3. NOTE and FILE the Pacoima-Foothill GRYD Zone Needs Assessment Report relative to needs assessment in connection with the Mayor’s program for gang reduction and youth development in the Pacoima-Foothill GRYD Zone, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only, no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of July 30, 2008)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (CARDENAS - HUIZAR)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the departments below to provide a report back to the Ad Hoc Committee on Gang Violence and Youth Development relative to how each department can incorporate and address the recommendations of the GRYD Zone Needs Assessment report:
Human Relations Commission
Commission for Children, Youth and Their Families
Los Angeles Police Department
Department of Recreation and Parks
Community Development Department - Family Development Network, Youth Opportunity Movement, Workforce Investment Board
Office of the City Attorney
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer to report back to the Ad Hoc Committee on Gang Violence and Youth Development relative to how the GRYD Zone Needs Assessment report can be incorporated into the budget process for the upcoming fiscal year.
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.
ITEM NO. (25) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS,
AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR and MEMBER, AD HOC COMMITTEE ON GANG VIOLENCE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT relative to Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) Zone needs assessment for the Newton GRYD Zone.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the Mayor's Office to make the Newton GRYD Zone Needs Assessment Report, as attached to the Council file, available to all relevant City Departments and further REQUEST the Mayor's Office to meet with all relevant City Departments and inform them of the contents of the report.
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to examine the Newton GRYD Zone Needs Assessment Report, as attached to the Council file, and report on how the report findings can be incorporated in the next City Budget Cycle and future City grant application processes.
3. NOTE and FILE the Newton GRYD Zone Needs Assessment Report relative to needs assessment in connection with the Mayor’s program for gang reduction and youth development in the Newton GRYD Zone, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only, no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of July 30, 2008)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (CARDENAS - HUIZAR)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the departments below to provide a report back to the Ad Hoc Committee on Gang Violence and Youth Development relative to how each department can incorporate and address the recommendations of the GRYD Zone Needs Assessment report:
Human Relations Commission
Commission for Children, Youth and Their Families
Los Angeles Police Department
Department of Recreation and Parks
Community Development Department - Family Development Network, Youth Opportunity Movement, Workforce Investment Board
Office of the City Attorney
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer to report back to the Ad Hoc Committee on Gang Violence and Youth Development relative to how the GRYD Zone Needs Assessment report can be incorporated into the budget process for the upcoming fiscal year.
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.
ITEM NO. (26) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS,
AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR and MEMBER, AD HOC COMMITTEE ON GANG VIOLENCE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT relative to Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) Zone needs assessment for the Cypress Park/Northeast GRYD Zone.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the Mayor's Office to make the Cypress Park/Northeast GRYD Zone Needs Assessment Report, as attached to the Council file, available to all relevant City Departments and further REQUEST the Mayor's Office to meet with all relevant City Departments and inform them of the contents of the report.
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to examine the Cypress Park/Northeast GRYD Zone Needs Assessment Report, as attached to the Council file, and report on how the report findings can be incorporated in the next City Budget Cycle and future City grant application processes.
3. NOTE and FILE the Cypress Park/Northeast GRYD Zone Needs Assessment Report relative to needs assessment in connection with the Mayor’s program for gang reduction and youth development in the Cypress Park/Northeast GRYD Zone, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only, no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of July 30, 2008)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (CARDENAS - HUIZAR)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the departments below to provide a report back to the Ad Hoc Committee on Gang Violence and Youth Development relative to how each department can incorporate and address the recommendations of the GRYD Zone Needs Assessment report:
Human Relations Commission
Commission for Children, Youth and Their Families
Los Angeles Police Department
Department of Recreation and Parks
Community Development Department - Family Development Network, Youth Opportunity Movement, Workforce Investment Board
Office of the City Attorney
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer to report back to the Ad Hoc Committee on Gang Violence and Youth Development relative to how the GRYD Zone Needs Assessment report can be incorporated into the budget process for the upcoming fiscal year.
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.
ITEM NO. (27) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS,
AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR and MEMBER, AD HOC COMMITTEE ON GANG VIOLENCE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT relative to Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) Zone needs assessment for the Florence-Graham/77th Street GRYD Zone.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the Mayor's Office to make the Florence-Graham/77th Street GRYD Zone Needs Assessment Report, as attached to the Council file, available to all relevant City Departments and further REQUEST the Mayor's Office to meet with all relevant City Departments and inform them of the contents of the report.
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to examine the Florence-Graham/77th Street GRYD Zone Needs Assessment Report, as attached to the Council file, and report on how the report findings can be incorporated in the next City Budget Cycle and future City grant application processes.
3. NOTE and FILE the Florence-Graham/77th Street GRYD Zone Needs Assessment Report relative to needs assessment in connection with the Mayor’s program for gang reduction and youth development in the Florence-Graham/77th Street GRYD Zone, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only, no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of July 30, 2008)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (CARDENAS - HUIZAR)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the departments below to provide a report back to the Ad Hoc Committee on Gang Violence and Youth Development relative to how each department can incorporate and address the recommendations of the GRYD Zone Needs Assessment report:
Human Relations Commission
Commission for Children, Youth and Their Families
Los Angeles Police Department
Department of Recreation and Parks
Community Development Department - Family Development Network, Youth Opportunity Movement, Workforce Investment Board
Office of the City Attorney
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer to report back to the Ad Hoc Committee on Gang Violence and Youth Development relative to how the GRYD Zone Needs Assessment report can be incorporated into the budget process for the upcoming fiscal year.
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.
ITEM NO. (28) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
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COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE relative to the selection of developer for the sale and development of a mixed-use transit-oriented project on City-owned property bounded by First Street, Alameda Street, Temple Street and the future Hewitt Street extension (referred collectively as the “Mangrove Estates”).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the selection of Kaji and Associates (Kaji), Little Tokyo Service Center and Urban Partners, LLC (Urban Partners) for the purchase of a City-owned surplus property at Mangrove Estates (APN 5173-007-905; APN 5173-008-901, 902, 904-906, and 908; APN 5173-011-900) and the development of a mixed-use development on said site; and further AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) under the terms detailed in the July 30, 2008 CLA report and attached to the Council file.
2. AUTHORIZE the CLA, Department of General Services (GSD), City Attorney and any other departments as appropriate to negotiate for a period lasting from the approval of recommendations as contained in the July 30, 2008 CLA report through March 1, 2009 with two optional 90-day extensions, the details of the definitive agreement(s), subject to Council approval.
3. INSTRUCT the General Manager of the GSD, or designee, to:
a. Prepare and process an ordinance, with the assistance of the City Attorney, declaring that the City-owned parcel, as detailed above in Recommendation No. 1, is no longer required for City use and that the public interest is served by the direct sale of said property to the selected developer for the sale price of $44 million, without further call for bids.
b. Forward the Ordinance and relevant documents to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) for review of the direct sale.
c. Consult with the CLA, as necessary, to review the specifics of the sale process in the CLA’s negotiations of the definitive agreements(s) with the developer.
4. AUTHORIZE the CLA to negotiate with the second and third highest scoring developers, 1st and Alameda Partners, LLC for the balance of the time period through March 1, 2009 with two optional 90-day extensions, if the City and Kaji, Little Tokyo Service Center and Urban Partners are not able to negotiate satisfactory definitive agreement(s) or milestones, which will be defined in the ENA, are not met.
5. INSTRUCT the CLA, GSD, and any other department as appropriate and REQUEST the City Attorney to report to Council for approval of the Sale and Development Agreement.
6. INSTRUCT the CLA and CAO to evaluate the Special Parking Revenue Fund (SPRF) and other bond programs to provide options to ensure repayment of the SPRF including the defeasance of bonds.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. Through future actions that will be considered by the Council, proceeds from this real property sale will be deposited into the SPRF. Such deposits have been included in the 2008-09 Budget.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (29) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, TRADE, COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE relative to disapproving a contract extension with Smart City Networks, LP, for telecommunication, internet, networking, Wi-Fi, and data services at the Convention Center.
Recommendation for Council action:
DISAPPROVE a Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) contract extension with Smart City Networks, LP, for telecommunication, internet, networking, Wi-Fi and data services at the Convention Center.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by LACC. 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 - AUGUST 22, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 15, 2008)
ITEM NO. (30) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Huizar - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Weiss
and Wesson (4)
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, TRADE, COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE relative to a Harbor Department lease agreement with Clean Energy Corporation for the construction and maintenance of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling station.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the approval of the proposed lease agreement between Clean Energy Corporation and the Ports of Los Angeles (POLA) and Long Beach (POLB) for the construction and maintenance of a new LNG fueling station is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Section 1(32) and 4(7) of the City's CEQA Guidelines.
2. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Harbor Commissioners at its meeting held June 5, 2008 approving Order No. 08-6962 for a lease agreement between Clean Energy Corporation and the POLA and POLB for a term of ten years with two additional five-year options for the construction and maintenance of a new LNG fueling station.
3. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the ordinance approving Order No. 08-6962 of the Board of Harbor Commissioners for the lease of certain real property located within the city of Los Angeles for the purpose of constructing and operating a LNG fueling station.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Any funding collected will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund. Pursuant to the terms of the proposed agreement, the POLA will receive 20 percent of the total $0.01 per gallon of LNG fuel revenue generated by the project. The specific amount of revenue is indeterminable at this time, because it will be based on the number of gallons purchased by participants in the LNG Truck Program. Since POLA is only bound by City Debt Management Policies, City financial policies are not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 28, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 15, 2008)
Roll Call #14 - Motion (Rosendahl - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Smith, Weiss
and Wesson (5)
(Item Nos. 31-32)
ITEM NO. (31) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, TRADE, COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE relative to extending the contract term with CH2M Hill, Inc., for on-going construction management services for projects associated with the Southside Airfield Improvement Program (SAIP) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided by Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
2. APPROVE First Amendment to the contract (No. DA-4048) with CH2M Hill, Inc., to extend the term for two years to September 14, 2008, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, for on-going construction management services for projects associated with the SAIP at LAX.
3. CONCUR with the Board of Airport Commissioners action taken July 28, 2008 authorizing the Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute First Amendment to the contract with CH2M Hill, Inc.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the proposed first amendment to the contract with CH2M Hill will not revise the original contract cost of approximately $17.4 million which has been funded through the LAWA budget. Since the Department is only bound by City Debt Management Policies, City financial policies are not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 29, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 23, 2008)
ITEM NO. (32) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMENDATIONS
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION, COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR and MEMBER, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Overnight Parking District (OPD) No. 532 for Sunset Boulevard between Rosemont Avenue and Benton Way in Silverlake.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the establishment of OPD No. 532 will not have a significant effect on the environment pursuant to the City’s Environmental Guidelines and in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); that the Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency, City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceeding in this matter are in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) in the custody of the Preferential Parking Section; and adopt the Negative Declaration (TR No. 895-07) filed on November 27, 2007.
2. FIND that Sunset Boulevard between Rosemont Avenue and Benton Way, including the frontage roads between Coronado Terrace and Coronado Street is developed with some single-family residential dwelling units; which lack adequate off-street parking, where the residents depend upon being able to park on the street adjacent to their homes.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing OPD No. 532, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54, to include the area described in Recommendation No. 2.
4. AUTHORIZE a "No Parking, 2 AM to 6 AM" parking restriction for both sides of Sunset Boulevard between Rosemont Avenue and Benton Way, and a "No Parking, 2 AM to 6 AM; District No. 532 Permits Exempt" parking restriction for both sides of the Sunset Boulevard frontage roads between Coronado Terrace and Coronado Street, in OPD No. 532.
5. FIND that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) should have the primary responsibility for the enforcement of the authorized overnight parking restriction in OPD No. 532, with support from LADOT Parking Enforcement, since the reported problems involve criminal activity.
6. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures to prepare, issue and collect payments for Overnight Parking Permits from the residents of OPD No. 532 in accordance with Section 80.54 of the LAMC, where the following permit conditions will apply:
a. Maximum of three Resident Permits per dwelling unit at $15 each per year
b. Maximum of two Visitor Permits per dwelling unit at $10 each per four months
c. Maximum of 25 Guest Permits per dwelling unit per day at $1 each per day
d. Sales of Guest Permits in excess of 25 per dwelling unit per day require written approval of Council District Two.
7. DIRECT the LADOT to post the authorized "NO PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM" overnight parking restriction signs along both sides of the following streets, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited at all times in the interest of traffic flow or safety, upon Council action establishing the District:
a. Sunset Boulevard between Rosemont Avenue and Waterloo Street
b. Sunset Boulevard between Waterloo Street and Coronado Street
c. Sunset Boulevard between Coronado Street and Rampart Boulevard
d. Sunset Boulevard between Rampart Boulevard and Benton Way
8. DIRECT the LADOT to post the authorized "No Parking, 2 AM to 6 AM; District No. 532 Permits Exempt" parking restriction for both sides of the Sunset Boulevard frontage roads between Coronado Terrace and Coronado Street, within OPD No. 532, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited at all times in the interest of traffic flow or safety, or to remove either of the two authorized OPD No. 532 parking restrictions that are posted in OPD No. 532, upon written instructions from Council District 13 requesting the installation or removal of such signs, following the Council action establishing the District.
9. DIRECT the LADOT to apply for a "CEQA Filing Fee No Effect Determination" from the California Department of Fish & Game, and then upon receipt of the "CEQA Filing Fee No Effect Determination", to prepare a Notice of Determination reflecting the Council's actions under Recommendation No. 1 above and file such notice with the City and County Clerks.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that OPDs with permits for residents and their guests are considered a special service, and the City is entitled to fully recover the costs of administering, posting, maintaining and enforcing these OPDs through the fees charged for permits. At this time, the annual cost of this special service is unknown but it is expected to be somewhat less than the cost of the Preferential Parking Program. Therefore, the City Attorney has recommended that LADOT set the initial OPD permit fees at a level of approximately two-thirds of the current PPD permit fees. A cost analysis of the Overnight Parking Program is planned to occur, following the end of the 2006-07 Fiscal Year, after the overnight parking program has been in effect for about one year; and the permit fees will be adjusted accordingly based on the results of that analysis. In addition to recovering the full cost of the Overnight Parking Program from permit fees, the City may gain additional General Fund revenue from the issuance of parking citations to violators of the OPD's parking, restrictions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (33) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Huizar - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Weiss
and Wesson (4)
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION relative to the vacation of the alley southeasterly of Lucas Avenue from Lucas Avenue to approximately 280 feet northeasterly of Emerald Drive (VAC E1400942).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the vacation of the alley southeasterly of Lucas Avenue from Lucas Avenue to approximately 280 feet northeasterly of Emerald 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. INSTRUCT that street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways, and Service Easements Vacation Law BE INSTITUTED for the vacation of the public rights-or-way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the August 1, 2008 City Engineer report and attached to the Council file:
Alley southeasterly of Lucas Avenue from Lucas Avenue to approximately 280 feet northeasterly of Emerald Drive.
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Engineer dated August 1, 2008, as the Findings of the Council.
4. ADOPT the accompanying City Engineer report dated August 1, 2008 to approve the vacation.
5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to set a public hearing date for SEPTEMBER 16, 2008.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $9,203.46 for the investigation of this vacation request 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.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (34) - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to an 18-month extension of closure of the alley between Normandie Avenue and Brighton Avenue and 27th Street and 29th Street.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that extending the temporary closure of the alley between Normandie Avenue and Brighton Avenue and 27th Street and 29th Street, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5 of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines.
2. AUTHORIZE the extension for an additional 18 months, until September 12, 2009, of the closure of the alley between Normandie Avenue and Brighton Avenue and 27th Street and 29th Street, as depicted in the map accompanying the June 4, 2008 City Engineer report and attached to the Council file, subject to the conditions contained within said City Engineer report and pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION for extension of the temporary closure of the alley between Normandie Avenue and Brighton Avenue and 27th Street and 29th Street for an additional 18-month period.
4. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Engineer dated June 4, 2008 as the Findings of the Council.
5. ADOPT the accompanying City Engineer report dated June 4, 2008 to approve the extension of the temporary closure of the alley between Normandie Avenue and Brighton Avenue and 27th Street and 29th Street.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the Bureau of Engineering is absorbing the cost of processing this request in the approximate amount of $1,050. Maintenance of the public easement by City Forces will be eliminated.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
(Continued from Council meeting of August 8, 2008)
Roll Call #15 - Motion (Huizar - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Smith, Weiss
and Wesson (5)
(Item Nos. 35a-35o)
ITEM NO. (35) - 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:
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a. MOTION (REYES - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Sidewalk sale in Lincoln Heights on October 3-5, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,500).
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b. MOTION (PARKS - GREUEL) relative to declaring the 2008 World Stage Jazz Festival on August 10, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,366).
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c. MOTION (REYES - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Rampart Division Grand Opening on September 4, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,000).
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d. MOTION (HUIZAR - ALARCON) relative to declaring the Latin American Day on August 10, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
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e. MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the DVD Release Party on September 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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f. MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Heroes Premiere Party on September 7, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
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g. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PARKS) relative to declaring the 87th Street Block Party on August 30, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,530).
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h. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PARKS) relative to declaring the 17th Annual Nardian Way Block Party on September 6, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
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i. MOTION (PARKS - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Sixth Annual Normandie-Halldale Block Club Celebration on August 16, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
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j. MOTION (PARKS - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Century Boulevard Neighborhood Watch Annual Block Celebration on August 16, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
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k. MOTION (LABONGE - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the LA Art Show on January 21-25, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).
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l. MOTION (HAHN - GREUEL) relative to declaring the 2600 Averill Avenue Block Party on August 30, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
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m. MOTION (WESSON - ZINE) relative to declaring the Wilshire Community Police Station/WTD Open House on August 10, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,314).
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n. MOTION (HAHN - GREUEL) relative to declaring the 10th Annual Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival on September 19-21, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,620).
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o. MOTION (HAHN - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Fifth Annual Charity Downhill Race and Care Show on August 24, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
ITEM NO. (36) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #17 - Motion (Rosendahl - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Smith,
Weiss and Wesson (5)
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - GREUEL) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the abduction of Greg, Alex and Zaven Silah on July 2, 2008.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $25,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the abduction of Greg, Alex and Zaven Silah on July 2, 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. (37) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
MOTION (HUIZAR - ALARCON) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the rape and robbery of a 23-year-old woman on July 26, 2008.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $25,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the rape and robbery of a 23-year-old woman on July 26, 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.
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (HUIZAR - GREUEL)
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
INCREASE the reward amount to $50,000.
ITEM NO. (38) - ADOPTED
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - GREUEL) relative to accepting donations for the Department of Public Works High School Internship Program.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ACCEPT donations from various corporations in a total, aggregate amount not to exceed $10,000, to be used by the Department of Public Works to pay for a luncheon event for youth involved in the Department’s High School Internship Program.
2. AUTHORIZE the funds to be deposited in the Public Works Trust Fund to be disbursed to pay for the costs associated with the luncheon event.
3. AUTHORIZE the Department to thank the donors on behalf of the City.
4. INSTRUCT the Department of Public Works to report to Council with a complete accounting of the amount of funds donated, by source, and how the funds were spent.
ITEM NO. (39) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Huizar - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Weiss
and Wesson (4)
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MOTION (HAHN - GREUEL) relative to extending the contract time for the Avalon Watts Garden Fence project.
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the General Manager, Community Development Department, or designee, to extend the time of Contract No. C-113121 for the Avalon Watts Garden Fence project through December 31, 2008.
ITEM NO. (40) - RECEIVED AND FILED
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Zine - Garcetti) Adopted to Receive and File, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Reyes,
Weiss and Wesson (4)
MOTION (WEISS - ZINE) relative to the repair and construction of the SWAT training facilities at the Los Angeles Police Academy.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services to prepare an agreement or other necessary document with the LA SWAT Foundation to support the repair and construction of SWAT training facilities at the Los Angeles Police Academy in support of regional SWAT forces, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. Said agreement or other necessary document shall include, but not be limited to a detailed description of the work to be performed and the estimated date of completion.
2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of Council District Five to enter into and execute an agreement or other necessary document with the LA SWAT Foundation, in an amount not to exceed $2,700 for the above stated purposes.
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting and the Controller, as appropriate, to transfer up to $2,700 from the Council District Five portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43C/50, for the above work to be performed.
4. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services to ensure that the LA SWAT Foundation submits to the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting, a detailed accounting of the actual expenditures for the performance of the above work, and return any unspent funds to the Bureau within 30 days of completion.
5. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to make technical corrections or clarifications as may be necessary to implement the intent of the Motion.
ITEM NO. (41) - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Parks - Garcetti) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Hahn,
Reyes, Weiss and Wesson (4)
RESOLUTION (PARKS - PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to urging the County of Los Angeles to completely overhaul the current County health system.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2007-08 State Legislative Program, a position to URGE the County of Los Angeles to adopt a number of proposals to completely overhaul the current County health system, including the creation of an elected Public Health Officer or County Surgeon General, Establishment of Mobile Health Clinics and Streamlining of Costs and Bureaucracy, as detailed in the Resolution.
Item for Which Public Hearing Has Not Been Held - Item 42
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (42) - MOTION ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (REYES - ROSENDAHL) relative to amending Sections 601, 602, and 700 of the citywide template for the formation and election procedures for Project Area Committees (PACs) for the Pico Union Redevelopment Project Area No. 1 and the Pico Union Redevelopment Project Area No. 2.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Community Redevelopment Agency to amend Sections 601, 602, and 700 of the citywide template for the formation and election procedures for PACs for the Pico Union Redevelopment Project Area No. 1 and Pico Union Redevelopment Project Area No. 2 PACs to:
a. State change in membership number.
b. Change of Business category.
c. Change the year for the next Pico Union Redevelopment Project Area No. 1 and Pico Union Redevelopment Project Area No.2 PACs election to May, 2011.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (GARCETTI for REYES - GREUEL)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INCLUDE the attached amended and restated formation and election procedures for the Pico Union Redevelopment Project Area No. 2 in the Council file.
2. ADOPT the attached RESOLUTION to approve and adopt the amended and restated procedures for the formation and elections of the Project Area Committee for the Pico Union Redevelopment Areas No. 1 and 2.
Closed Session - Item 43
ITEM NO. (43) - ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to an attorney’s fees settlement offer in the case entitled City of Santa Monica, et al. v. City of Los Angeles; Playa Capital Company, LLC, Real Party in Interest, Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. BS093502 (Consolidated with Ballona Ecosystem Education Project v. City of Los Angeles; Playa Capital Company, LLC, Real Party in Interest, LASC Case No. BS093507).
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 11, 2008; Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)
MOTION ADOPTED UPON FINDINGS BY COUNCIL THAT THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION AROSE SUBSEQUENT TO THE POSTING OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2008, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2) AND COUNCIL RULE 23
ADOPTED
Roll Call #20 - Motion (Cardenas - Parks) Findings on Need to Act - Adopted, Ayes (10);
Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Smith, Weiss and Wesson (5)
Roll Call #21 - Motion (Cardenas for Wesson - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (10);
Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Smith, Weiss and Wesson (5)
MOTION (CARDENAS for WESSON - PARKS) relative to additional funding for the Washington Boulevard Beautification Project in Council District 10.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DIRECT the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services (BOSS) to purchase an additional 93 trash receptacles and tree guards, and install them along Washington Boulevard, between Fairfax and Normandie Avenues located in Council District 10 in connection with the Washington Boulevard Beautification Project.
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE funds from the Council District 10 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 in the amount of $236,000, to Fund No. 100/86 to the accounts specified as follows:
|
Account |
Title |
Amount |
|
|
|
|
|
1010 |
Salaries - General |
$100,000 |
|
1090 |
Salaries - Overtime |
50,000 |
|
3040 |
Contractual Services |
5,000 |
|
6010 |
Office and Administrative Expense |
7,000 |
|
6020 |
Operating Supplies |
74,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
$236,000 |
|
|
|
|
3. AUTHORIZE the BOSS, Controller, or Chief Legislative Analyst, to make technical corrections or revisions as may be necessary to implement the intent of this Motion.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
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MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Maybelline Mascara event on September 18, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
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MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the 28th Annual Sunset Junction Street Fair on August 23-24, 208 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
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MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Kermess en Celebracion de Independencia Mexicana/Centro Americana on September 13, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,320).
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MOTION (SMITH for WESSON - PERRY) relative to declaring the Indonesia Day 2008 on August 30, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,800).
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MOTION (SMITH for WESSON - PERRY) relative to declaring the New Wilshire Public Park Groundbreaking on August 27, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,366).
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MOTION (PERRY - ZINE) relative to declaring the Act II Mark Taper Forum Gala on September 13, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,000).
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MOTION (ROSENDAHL for WEISS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the From the Cradle to College 2008 Family Expo on September 20, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $15,000).
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MOTION (ZINE - PERRY) relative to declaring the Grateful Hearts Fundraiser on October 23, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,826).
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MOTION (LABONGE for WESSON - ZINE) relative to declaring the 35th Annual Los Angeles Korean Festival on September 25-28, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $24,975).
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MOTION (ZINE - SMITH) relative to declaring the LAPD Memorial Ride on September 6, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,314).
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MOTION (ZINE - SMITH) relative to declaring the Fifth Annual West Hills Fall Fest on October 5, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,733).
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MOTION (ZINE - SMITH) relative to declaring the Reseda Ranch Block Party on August 24, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
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MOTION (HUIZAR - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Rose Hills Summer Festival on August 23, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $10,207).
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MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to declaring the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
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MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to declaring the Pepsi Blue Carpet Event on September 7, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
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MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PERRY) relative to declaring the Chase Avenue Block Party on September 1, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,883).
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MOTION (GREUEL - SMITH) relative to declaring the 2008 Sunland-Tujunga Cultural Festival and Arts in the Park on October 18, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,315).
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MOTION (GREUEL - SMITH) relative to declaring the 2008 Sunland-Tujunga Free Movies in the Park on September 20, September 27, October 4 and October 11, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $6,704).
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MOTION (ROSENDAHL - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the 11th Annual Juniette Street Block Party on September 6, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
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MOTION (LABONGE - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the 31st Annual Windsor Square/Hancock Park Homes Tour on October 5, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,826).
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MOTION (LABONGE - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Fourth Annual Run for Her 5K Run and Friendship Walk on November 16, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $8,180).
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MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the Salute to Troy Event on August 22, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $11,400).
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MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the McCarthy Quad Dance Music Event on August 22, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $962).
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MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the Welcome Back Comedy Show on August 24, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $962).
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MOTION (LABONGE - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Teen Vogue event on September 18, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
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MOTION (ALARCON - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the El Grito 2008 on September 15, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $50,215).
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MOTION (ALARCON - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the 2008 Fiesta Carnival on October 3-5, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $786).
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MOTION (HUIZAR - ALARCON) relative to declaring the Annual Monterey Hills Jazz Festival on September 13, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,516).
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MOTION (ALARCON - PARKS) relative to declaring the YUTEP Clean-Up Event on August 23, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $335).
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MOTION (ALARCON - PARKS) relative to declaring the Eighth Annual Family Day on October 4, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $850).
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MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the 78th Street We Care Block Club Party on August 23, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,704).
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MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Back to School Health and Family Festival on August 30, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
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MOTION (ROSENDAHL - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Villa Marina Council Block Party on September 13, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
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MOTION (SMITH - ZINE) relative to declaring the Korean Health Fair on October 18, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $893).
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MOTION (ALARCON - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the FERP Neighborhood Watch Bulky Item Pick up Day on August 21, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $390).
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MOTION (ROSENDAHL - ZINE) relative to declaring the Venice Community Housing Corporation Fundraising Event on September 21, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,639).
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MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PERRY) relative to installing street banners announcing the First Airbus A380 Flight at LAX on October 20, 2008.
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MOTION (PERRY – ZINE) relative to installing temporary alley closure gates at 45th and 46th Streets and Wadsworth in Council District 9.
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MOTION (PERRY - ZINE) relative to amending a previous Council action regarding the Mutual Trading Company’s Restaurant Show special event.
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MOTION (HUIZAR - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Taste of Eagle Rock a special event and waiving fees and salary costs related to a Fire Marshal for the event.
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MOTION (GARCETTI - ZINE) relative to rescinding a previous Council action regarding the Affirmative Action Association for Women event.
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MOTION (ALARCON - CARDENAS) relative to amending a previous Council action regarding the permit fees for the Habitat for Humanity project in Pacoima.
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
RESOLUTION (ZINE – ROSENDAHL) relative to extending the Medical Marijuana Interim Control Ordinance for six months.
RESOLUTION (SMITH – ROSENDAHL – ET AL) relative to declaring September 2008 as National Preparedness Month in the City.
RESOLUTION (LABONGE – HUIZAR) relative to declaring January 2009 as Los Angeles Arts Month in the City.
RESOLUTION (PARKS - GARCETTI) relative to declaring August 21, 2008 as Annual Day of Freedom and Justice in the City.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
08-1752 - Detective Dan Schultz (Zine - All Councilmembers)
Lieutenant Gary L. Macnamara (Garcetti - Zine)
Howie Mandel (Garcetti - LaBonge)
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
08-1753 - Darren “Bo” Taylor (Cardenas)
Gonzalo Acosta (Garcetti)
William “Engineer Bill” Stulla (LaBonge - All Councilmembers)
Nick Stamus (Garcetti - All Councilmembers)
Ayes, Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Rosendahl, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Smith, Weiss and Wesson (5).
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: Karen E. Kalfayan, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Friday, August 15, 2008
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10:30 am
ALL ITEMS FORTHWITH
- - - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - - -
10:30 A.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER
AS COUNCIL RECESSES ITS REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL - Members present: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Rosendahl, Smith, Zine and President Garcetti (11); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Weiss and Wesson (4).
ROLL CALL NUMBER (#) - INDICATES THE ORDER IN WHICH THE ITEMS WERE ACTED
UPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
Item Noticed for Public Hearing - Item 44
ITEM NO. (44) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS,
AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Perry - Smith) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Weiss
and Wesson (4)
CD 9
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTIONS relative to an Amended and Restated Disposition and Development Agreement with Slauson Central LLC (Developer), for the development of the Slauson Central Retail Center (Project) located at 944-1010 and 1040 East Slauson Avenue, and related actions.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION (attached to the Community Redevelopment Agency [CRA] report received in the Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee meeting on August 13, 2008) CERTIFYING that Council has reviewed and considered the environmental effects of the Project as identified in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), as supplemented by the August 2008 Addendum to the MND prepared by the CRA and making other findings required by the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970.
2. ADOPT the accompanying joint RESOLUTION (attached to the City Administrative Officer [CAO] report dated August 13, 2008) authorizing the sale of property and making certain findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33433, and FIND that the:
a. Project will assist in eliminating blight.
b. CRA sale of that property is consistent with the Five-Year Implementation Plan for the Council District Nine Corridors South of the Santa Monica Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project Area.
c. Consideration to be received by the CRA is not less than the fair re-use value of the property in keeping with Health and Safety Code Section 33433.
3. HOLD a Public Hearing pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 33433 regarding the proposed disposition of 944-1010 East Slauson Avenue and 1040 East Slauson Avenue.
4. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, CRA, or desiqnee, to:
a. Execute the First Amendment to Disposition and Development Agreement with the Developer for the development of the Project, 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 CRA contracting requirements.
b. Negotiate indemnification language that would provide full indemnification of the Developer in connection with any potential damages related to the current or future appeals by M&A Gabaee or Kramer Metals of the right to take decisions, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the Project has a General Fund impact of approximately $1.7 million (principal and interest over 18 years) for the repayment of the City's portion of $6.58 million in Section 108 loans. Over an 18 year period the Section 108 debt service payments total $9.7 million and are derived from following sources: 1) 49 percent of Project generated site specific tax revenues (sales taxes, utility user taxes and business license fees - approximately $1.7 million); 2) CRA project generated and area wide tax increment (TI) funds (approximately $1.3 million); and, 3) City Assembly Bill 1290 funds (approximately $6.7 million) from the Council District Nine Redevelopment Project Area.
The proposed Project has used a total of $7.66 million from U.S. Housing and Urban Development funds, two Section 108 loans totaling $6.58 million and a $1.08 million Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) Grant, which were previously approved for the City's Goodyear Industrial Tract. The BEDI funds paid for capitalized interest for the first two years and other costs for the Project. These Section 108 loan and the BEDI represent funds from the federal government and are collateralized against future City's Community Development Block Grant entitlements. Should these funds be used in an ineligible activity, repayment would have to come from non-federal dollars.
The CRA's contribution to the Project could total up to $6.9 million in TI and bond funds: $2.3 million is available for Section 108 debt service obligations and $4.6 million is estimated for acquisition related expenses. 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.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (PERRY - SMITH)
Recommendation for Council action:
AMEND the Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee Report to record the following information relative to the Slauson Central Retail Center Project:
77,300 sq. ft. shopping center; overall reduction of 2,700 sq. ft.
The 6,500 sq. ft. pad can be used as a restaurant or other commercial use
that does not generate more a.m. or p.m. peak hour traffic
11,800 sq. ft. of shop space
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 45-49
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (45) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS -
ORDINANCE OVER TO SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Rosendahl - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Smith,
Weiss and Wesson (5)
CD 15
COMMUNICATION FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the disestablishment of the Downtown San Pedro Merchant-Based Business Improvement District (BID).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION to disestablish the Downtown San Pedro Merchant BID.
2. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule, prepare, publish, and mail the public hearing notice, as required by the provisions of Section 36500 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code.
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality, to prepare an enabling Ordinance disestablishing the Downtown San Pedro Merchant BID.
4. DIRECT the City Clerk, if the Ordinance disestablishing the Downtown San Pedro Merchant BID is adopted, to administer reimbursement of any remaining assessment revenue pursuant to Section 36551 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact on the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Jobs, Business Growth and Tax Reform Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (46) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Perry - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Weiss and Wesson (4)
CD 10
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (WESSON - PARKS) relative to various actions to facilitate the purchase of a site, or a portion thereof, for use as parking at the La Cienega-Jefferson Project.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Development Department, or designee, to:
a. Execute the loan documents with the La Cienega Jefferson Towers, LLC, for the first advance ($4,770,918) and to negotiate, amend, and execute the documents for the second advance ($6,319,082), subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
b. Negotiate and execute a Variable/Fixed Rate Promissory Note and other related documents with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to draw down the Brownfields Economic Development Initiative Grant of $1,090,000 and the companion Section 108 Loan amount of $10,000,000, for development of the La Cienega-Jefferson Project, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
c. Temporarily accept an assignment of partnership interest Conjunctive Points Properties I, LP (or its successor) that currently owns the Samitaur site as long as the City is adequately held harmless and indemnified from any liabilities by the partnership owing the Samitaur site, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
d. Accept either of the "adjacent sites" or the Samitaur site as collateral for the second advance as long as the outstanding principal balance of the grant funds plus any other loans on the La Cienega-Jefferson Project do not exceed 80 percent of the value of the completed La Cienega-Jefferson Project.
e. Prepare Controller instructions, with concurrence of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), including any future technical adjustments relative to the intent of the subject Motion, and authorizing the Controller to implement these instructions.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (47) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Perry - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Smith, Weiss
and Wesson (5)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTION (CARDENAS - PERRY) relative to the City's position on AB 2275 (Fuentes).
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 of AB 2275 (Fuentes) which seeks to require a water-bottling source, in applying to obtain a license, to provide information regarding the total volume of water bottled or sold, the source from which the water is obtained, and the location of the source; and for the Department of Public Health to compile and make public the information provided by the applicants.
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)
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Perry - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Weiss and Wesson (4)
(Item Nos. 48-49)
ITEM NO. (48) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to the vacation of the alley easterly of Compton Avenue from 46th Street to its northerly terminus (VAC E1401036).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of September 11, 2007, that the vacation of the alley easterly of Compton Avenue from 46th Street to its northerly terminus, 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. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of September 11, 2007, that this vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION TO VACATE NO. 08-1401036R for the vacation of the alley easterly of Compton Avenue from 46th Street to its northerly terminus.
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit, following Council adoption, Resolution to Vacate No. 08-1401036R to the Land Development Group of the Bureau of Engineering for recordation of said Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Engineer. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (49) - ADOPTED
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PARKS - SMITH) relative to a Chemical Buffer Zone Protection Program (Chem-BZPP) grant allocation for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, or designee, to accept the Fiscal Year 2006 Chem-BZPP grant allocation of $1,158,581 from the Governor's Office of Homeland Security for the period of October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2008.
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to submit grant reimbursement requests to the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management as the grant administrator and deposit grant receipts in Fund No. 339/70.
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Set up a grant receivable of $1,158,581 and establish an appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70 for the disbursement of the Chem-BZPP grant.
b. Increase appropriations as needed from Fund No. 339/70, Account No. XXX to Fund No. 100/70, as follows:
|
Account |
Title |
Amount |
|
|
|
|
|
6010 |
Office & Administrative Expenses |
$ 231,958 |
|
7300 |
Furniture, Office & Technical Equip |
26,623 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
$1,158,581 |
4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
Councilmember LaBonge moved, seconded by Councilmember Alarcon, that the Special Council meeting adjourn.
Ayes, Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Rosendahl, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Hahn, Reyes, Smith, Weiss and Wesson (5).
Whereupon the Special Council meeting did adjourn.
ATTEST: Karen E. Kalfayan, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL