Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Friday, Sepember 12, 2008
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am
(For further details see Official Council Files)
(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)
ROLL CALL - Members present: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Weiss, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (13); Absent: Parks and Smith (2).
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 17
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 1-6
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Rosendahl - Wesson) Adopted to Continue, Ayes (14); Absent: Smith (1)
(Item Nos. 1-3)
ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - HEARING CONTINUED AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON OCTOBER 3, 2008
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HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Jimenez Street and Christy Avenue Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Jimenez Street and Christy Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on July 9, 2008 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on OCTOBER 3, 2008 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (2) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - HEARING CONTINUED AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON OCTOBER 3, 2008
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HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Waring and Wilcox Avenues Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Waring and Wilcox Avenues Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on July 9, 2008 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on OCTOBER 3, 2008 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (3) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - HEARING CONTINUED AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON OCTOBER 3, 2008
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HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Hollywood Boulevard and Van Ness Avenue Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Hollywood Boulevard and Van Ness Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on July 9, 2008 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on OCTOBER 3, 2008 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (4) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - HEARING CONTINUED AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON OCTOBER 3, 2008
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Rosendahl - Wesson) Adopted to Continue, Ayes (12); Absent: Parks, Perry and
Smith (3)
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HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Avenue 56 and Eaton Street Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Avenue 56 and Eaton Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on July 9, 2008 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on OCTOBER 3, 2008 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Rosendahl - Wesson) Adopted to Continue, Ayes (14); Absent: Smith (1)
(Item Nos. 5-6)
ITEM NO. (5) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - HEARING CONTINUED AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON OCTOBER 3, 2008
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HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Stare Street and Shoshone Avenue Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Stare Street and Shoshone Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on July 9, 2008 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on OCTOBER 3, 2008 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (6) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - HEARING CONTINUED AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON OCTOBER 3, 2008
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HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Perlita Avenue and Verdant Street Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Perlita Avenue and Verdant Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on July 9, 2008 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on OCTOBER 3, 2008 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 7-15
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Rosendahl - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Smith (1)
(Item Nos. 7-15)
ITEM NO. (7) - ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of NOVEMBER 4, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Bloomfield Street and Cahuenga Boulevard (Reballot) Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
(Communication from the Bureau of Street Lighting adopted on September 5, 2008)
ITEM NO. (8) - ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of NOVEMBER 4, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Weddington Street and Bellingham Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
(Communication from the Bureau of Street Lighting adopted on September 5, 2008)
ITEM NO. (9) - ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of NOVEMBER 4, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Las Palmas and Franklin Avenues Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
(Communication from the Bureau of Street Lighting adopted on September 5, 2008)
ITEM NO. (10) - ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of NOVEMBER 4, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of San Fernando Mission Boulevard and Gothic Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
(Communication from the Bureau of Street Lighting adopted on September 5, 2008)
ITEM NO. (11) - ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of NOVEMBER 4, 2008 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Almar Plaza and Almar Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
(Communication from the Bureau of Street Lighting adopted on September 5, 2008)
ITEM NO. (12) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of $2 million in Tax-Exempt Industrial Development Bonds by the Industrial Development Authority for the benefit of Drapes 4 Show, Inc/KH Enterprises, LLC, in order to acquire and rehabilitate the property located at 12811 Foothill Boulevard.
(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 issuance of $2 million in Tax-Exempt Industrial Development Bonds (Bonds) by the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) for the benefit of Drapes 4 Show, Inc/KH Enterprises, LLC (Drapes/Borrower), in order to acquire and rehabilitate the property located at 12811 Foothill Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the Drapes project is necessary and appropriate to accomplish City community and economic development objectives.
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION (Attachment I of the Community Development Department (CDD) report dated July 23, 2008), relating to the issuance of up to $2 million in Bonds by the IDA for Drapes for acquisition and relocation costs for facilities located in Sylmar, California.
3. AUTHORIZE the CDD to negotiate and execute all documents and agreements required for the execution and delivery of the Tax-Exempt Bonds for this project, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no General Fund impact. Approval of the recommendations will allow the IDA to issue a cumulative amount of up to $2 million in Tax-Exempt Bonds on behalf of the Borrower. This action complies with City financial and debt management policies in that bond proceeds are generated from investor capital and require no pledge of public funds for their backing, security, or repayment. The outstanding debt will be repaid from operating revenues of the Borrower. The City is not providing any financial assistance to this project. The City will receive $5,000 in fee income from this transaction.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (13) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING
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MOTION (HUIZAR - CARDENAS) relative to the transfer of $350,000 from the Community Redevelopment Agency to the Board of Public Works for the Adelante Eastside Clean and Safe Program in Fiscal Year 2008-09.
(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 transfer of $350,000 from the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to the Board of Public Works (BPW) for the Adelante Eastside Clean and Safe Program in Fiscal Year 2008-09 (FY 08-09).
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Cardenas):
1. AUTHORIZE the BPW to accept the amount of $350,000 from the CRA and to cause these funds to be deposited in the BPW Fund No. 100-74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), for use by the Office of Community Beautification for the Adelante Eastside Clean and Safe Program in Fiscal Year 2008-09.
2. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (14) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY relative to awarding various consulting contracts for project feasibility, financial analysis, marketing, design review, and technical assistance work in the Council District Nine Corridors South of the Santa Monica Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project Area.
(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 awarding three professional services contracts for project feasibility, financial analysis, marketing, design review, and technical assistance work in the downtown region.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), or designee, 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 any applicable CRA contracting requirements, to:
a. Execute a contract with Ryan Lehman in the amount of $50,000, for a combined total amount in compensation not to exceed $74,999, for consulting services related to project management in the Council District Nine Corridors South of the Santa Monica Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project Area (CD9RPA) for a one-year term from date of execution.
b. Execute a contract with Ana Nolan in the amount of $50,000, for a combined total amount in compensation not to exceed $74,999, for consulting services related to marketing, outreach, and project management in the CD9RPA for a one-year term from date of execution.
c. Execute a contract with Renea Ferrell in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for consulting services related to design review for new projects and technical assistance for the Facade Improvement Program in the CD9RPA for a one-year term from date of execution.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. The City's Financial Policies are not applicable to the CRA. The CRA is only bound by the disclosure provisions of the City's Debt Management Policies. The cumulative total for the consultant services contracts is not to exceed $110,000 for Fiscal Year 2008-09. Funding for the contracts will be from CRA CD9RPA Tax Increment and Affordable Housing Trust funds.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (15) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS -SEE FOLLOWING
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT relative to appeals filed by 1) Robert Blue, and 2) Doug Haines and La Mirada Avenue Neighborhood Association of Hollywood (Robert Silverstein, Representative) from the entire decision of the City Planning Commission in approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 68501, as modified, approving a modification of Bureau of Engineering Conditions and other tract map conditions, adopting the Deputy Advisory Agency's California Environmental Quality Act findings, as modified, and adopting the Subdivision Map Act findings to permit a one-lot subdivision, for a mixed-use development including a maximum 305 residential condominium units, 28 commercial condominium units (20 office units, six retail units, and two for sign purposes), and one condominium unit for park purposes. The project will provide 523 on-site parking spaces (413 residential spaces, 80 office spaces, 27 commercial spaces, and three spaces dedicated for ride share vehicles) on a 1.64 net acre site with limited dedications and mergers for the property located at 5929-45 Sunset Boulevard and 1512-40 North Gordon Street.
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 12, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 12, 2008)
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Planning and Land Use Management Committee at 213-978-1074.)
ADOPTED
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR) and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to appeals on Vesting Tentative Tract No. 68501 for property at 5929-45 Sunset Boulevard and 1512-40 North Gordon Street.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. CERTIFY that the City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the FEIR (CRA-EIR SCH No. 2006111135) and information contained in the Erratum and Addendum to the FEIR, dated February 29, 2008 (FEIR certified by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) on October 18, 2007) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State Guidelines and the City Guidelines and that the City Council has reviewed the information contained therein and considered it along with other factors related to this project; that this determination reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles acting as a responsible agency under CEQA; and that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council File No. 08-1509-S1 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the CRA in the custody of the Environmental Review Section.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Planning Commission (CPC) and the Deputy Advisory Agency, as modified, including environmental Findings, as the Findings of the Council.
3. DENY THE APPEALS filed by Doug Haines (La Mirada Avenue Neighborhood Association of Hollywood) and Robert Blue from the entire decision of the CPC, and THEREBY approve Vesting Tentative Tract No. 68501 as modified and approve a modification of Bureau of Engineering Conditions and other tract map conditions, subject to modified Conditions of Approval, for the proposed mixed-use development including 305 dwelling units, 40,000 square feet of creative office space, 13,500 square feet of ground floor retail for the property at 5929-45 Sunset Boulevard and 1512-40 North Gordon Street.
4. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
5. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
Applicant: Sunset & Gordon Investors, LLC VTT-68501-2A
Craig Lawson and Co., LLC (Representative)
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 12, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 12, 2008)
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 16-18
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (16) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Hahn - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks and Smith (2)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to proposed amendments to contracts with Milofsky and Michali Architects (Contract No. C-98327) and Tetra Design (Contract No. C-98325) for architectural design consulting services for the Proposition DD Library General Obligation Bond Program.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INSTRUCT the President of the Board of Public Works to have the City Attorney review the following proposed contract amendments as to form and legality:
a. Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-98327 with Milofsky and Michali Architects.
b. Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-98325 with Tetra Design.
2. AUTHORIZE the President of the Board of Public Works to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-98327 with Milofsky and Michali Architects and Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-98325 with Tetra Design to extend the terms by 36 months to June 2, 2010 and increasing the overall “on-call” contract ceiling authority from $10,766,000 to $11,500,000.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there will be no impact on the City General Fund as a result of the execution of Amendment No. 1 to the contracts between the City and Milofsky and Michali Architects and Tetra Design for the Library Bond Program. The funding for this project is available from Community Development Block Grant and Community Redevelopment Agency funds, Proposition DD bond funds and the pending sale of the old Exposition Park Library. The funding for this amendment is consistent with the City's Financial Policies, in that the use of one-time revenue will pay for one-time costs.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (17) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #7 - Motion (LaBonge - Hahn) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cardenas, Parks, Smith and
Weiss (4)
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 (WESSON - PARKS) relative to declaring the Summer Night Lights City-Wide Celebration on August 30, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).
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b. MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Fourth Annual Back to School Giveaway and Health Fair on September 13, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,597).
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c. MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Unveil Sickle Cell Rally on September 6, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,146).
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d. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - SMITH) relative to declaring the Playa Del Rey Triathlon on October 5, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $10,930).
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e. MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the 17th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture on September 6-7, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,260).
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f. MOTION (PARKS for CARDENAS - HAHN) relative to declaring the California Coastal Cleanup Day on September 20, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,050).
ITEM NO. (18) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #8 - Motion (LaBonge - Hahn) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cardenas, Parks, Smith and
Weiss (4)
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MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to funding for alley improvements in Council District 15.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $16,600 in the Pipeline Franchise Revenue portion of the Council District 15 Real Property Trust Fund No. 697 to the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50, Revenue Source 4610, for improvement to three alleys in San Pedro.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
MOTION ADOPTED UPON FINDINGS BY COUNCIL THAT THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION AROSE SUBSEQUENT TO THE POSTING OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2) AND COUNCIL RULE 23
ADOPTED - FORTHWITH
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Perry - Garcetti) Findings on Need to Act - Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Smith (1)
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Perry - Garcetti) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Smith (1)
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MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to designating 706 East 52nd Place as a historic-cultural monument.
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the City Planning Department to initiate the proceedings to immediately designate the property located at 706 East 52nd Place as a historic-cultural monument.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
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MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to declaring the Really Awards on September 24, 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 My Best Friend’s Girl Event on September 15, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
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MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Residents of 18th Street Block Party on September 27, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
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MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Community Resource Fair on October 18, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
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MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the 100th Episode of Dog Whisper on September 17, 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 CBS Radio 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 L.A. Roadshow on September 15-18, 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 IMP Entertainment 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 (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Auditors Day Celebration on September 6, 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 Beverly Hills Chihuahua 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 (REYES - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Annual Community Festival and Neighborhood Celebration on September 20-21, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,000).
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MOTION (REYES - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Fifth Annual Tenants Rights Fair on September 27, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,500).
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MOTION (HUIZAR - ALARCON) relative to declaring the Desfile & Festival de la Hispanidad on October 12, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $6,750).
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MOTION (HUIZAR - ALARCON) relative to declaring the Latin Grammy’s Street Party on October 19, 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 (CARDENAS - REYES) relative to declaring the Fifth Annual Deafestival at Woodley Park on September 20, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,796).
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MOTION (CARDENAS - REYES) relative to declaring the Eighth Annual Valley Unity Car Show and Concert on September 21, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,392).
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MOTION (ROSENDAHL - REYES) relative to declaring the St. Joan of Arc Fall Fun Festival on October 26, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
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MOTION (ALARCON - GREUEL) relative to declaring the football games at Alemany High School a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).
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MOTION (WEISS - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Ilona Avenue Annual Block Party on September 20, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,200).
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MOTION (WEISS - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Annual Margate Street Block Party on September 14, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,100).
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MOTION (WESSON - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Korean Parade on September 27, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $65,505).
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MOTION (WEISS - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Second Annual Evening Before on September 20, 2008 a Special Event (all costs incurred by the City associated with this event will be paid by the event sponsor).
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MOTION (HUIZAR - PARKS) relative to declaring the Grand Opening of Inner-City Arts on October 2, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,278).
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MOTION (HUIZAR - PARKS) relative to declaring the 10th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival on October 4, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $11,299).
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MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to declaring the Larchmont Family Fair on October 26, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,937).
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MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to declaring the City of Hope’s Annual 10K Race and 5K Walk on August 1, 2009 a Special Event (the event sponsor will be reimbursing the City an estimated $14,467.45 for various City services).
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MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to declaring the Spaulding Square Annual Harvest Festival on October 25, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,224).
MOTION (GARCETTI - WEISS) relative to installing street banners announcing the City’s Domestic Violence Task Force/Community Development Department public service announcement.
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MOTION (LABONGE - GARCETTI) relative to asserting jurisdiction over the Cultural Heritage Commission’s September 4, 2008 action.
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MOTION (HUIZAR - ALARCON) relative to amending a previous Council action regarding a planning presentation project for Boyle Heights.
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MOTION and RESOLUTION (ALARCON - HAHN) relative to amending previous Council action relative to the transfer of County of Los Angeles Proposition 40 funds for the Children’s Museum.
MOTION (GARCETTI - WEISS) relative to use of the City Hall Spring Street forecourt on October 10, 2008.
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MOTION (WEISS - GREUEL) relative to a Neighborhood Council lease at 543 North Fairfax Avenue.
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MOTION (HUIZAR - HAHN) relative to a personal services contract with EV Events for services related to Council District 14.
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
RESOLUTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the last week of September of every year as Sea Otter Awareness Week.
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RESOLUTION (HUIZAR - WEISS) relative to extending provisions of temporary interim regulations on the issuance of building permits for certain uses in the Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan area.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Huizar was excused from Council meeting of September 16, 2008 to arrive at 10:30 a.m. for City business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Reyes was excused from Council meeting of September 17, 2008 to leave at 12:00 p.m. for City business.
Upon her request, and without objections, Councilmember Perry was excused from Council meeting of October 1, 2008 for City business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Smith was excused from Council meetings of September 23, 2008 to leave at 11:30 a.m; and from November 4-5, 2008 for personal business.
Upon her request, and without objections, Councilmember Hahn was excused from Council meeting of October 17, 2008 for personal business.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
08-1752 - Lieutenant II Thomas E. Kirk (Zine - All Councilmembers)
Candy Risley (Hahn - All Councilmembers)
Yusen Terminal Inc. (Hahn - All Councilmembers)
Don W. Vincent (Greuel - Garcetti)
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
08-1753 - Frances Dell Walker (Wesson)
James “Jimmy” Just (Rosendahl - All Councilmembers)
Bill Melendez (LaBonge)
George Putnam (Zine - Rosendahl)
Virginia Hubert (Zine - Alarcon)
Dr. Alexis Theodore Alexander (Zine)
Ayes, Alarcon, Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Perry, Rosendahl, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Cardenas, Parks, Reyes, Smith and Weiss (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, September 12, 2008
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10:30 am
- - - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - - -
10:30 A.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER
AS COUNCIL RECESSES ITS REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL - Members present: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Weiss, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (14); Absent: Smith (1).
ROLL CALL NUMBER (#) - INDICATES THE ORDER IN WHICH THE ITEMS WERE ACTED
UPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
Item for Which Public Hearing Has Been Held - Item 19
ITEM NO. (19) - ADOPTED AS AMENDED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Parks - Perry), Ayes (14); Absent: Smith (1)
CD 8
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to various actions, including the execution of a new Cooperation Agreement regarding the use of $21.9 million, related to the retail component of the mixed-use Marlton Square Project (Project).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the recommendations contained within the accompanying City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst (CAO/CLA) report dated September 9, 2008.
2. INSTRUCT the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to report back every 60 days relative to the status of the Project, including but not limited to: land acquisition, design, financing, entitlements, and pending litigation.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO/CLA report that there is no impact on the General Fund. As proposed, a total of $19,175,000 in U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds ($15,175,000 Section 108 Loan, $2,000,000 Economic Development Initiative Grant and $2,000,000 Brownfields Economic Development Initiative Grant) will be used to pay for land acquisition, relocation, predevelopment, and soft costs for the retail component of the mixed-use Marlton Square development. The Section 108 Loan debt service (principal and interest) payments are estimated to be $1.45 million per year or $23.2 million for a 16-year period and will be derived from the following sources: 1) up to $1,220,000 per year or a total of $19.5 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funds; and, 2) Assembly Bill (AB) 1290 Funds from the CRA South Los Angeles Region. The minimum amount of AB 1290 funds pledged will be $228,769 per year (approximately $3.7 million) and the maximum will be $356,415 per year (up to $4.6 million), depending on the final interest rate and payment amounts. The CRA is only bound by the disclosure provisions of the City Debt Management Policies; the City Financial Policies are not applicable to CRA. The HUD funds represent funds from the federal government and are collateralized against future City CDBG entitlements. Should these funds be used in an ineligible activity, repayment would have to come from non-federal dollars.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (PERRY for PARKS - WESSON)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. SUBSTITUTE the following new language for Recommendation No. 1 of the City Administrative Officer/Chief Legislative Analyst (CAO/CLA) report:
Authorize the General Manager, Community Development Department (CDD), or designee, to cancel all existing contracts with the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) for the retail component (Project) of the mixed-use Marlton Square development and authorize the General Manager, CDD, and CRA, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), or designees, to negotiate and execute a new Cooperative Agreement and the related documents between CDD and CRA for an aggregate amount of $19,175,000 (listed below) to pay for land acquisition, relocation, predevelopment, soft costs, purchase options, and other eligible costs, subject to the loan-to-value ratio requirements set forth in the City’s governing documents with HUD, for parcels located at the Project site, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality:
|
Funds |
Amount |
|
|
|
|
Section 108 Loan Guarantee |
$15,175,000 |
|
Economic Development Initiative (EDI) |
2,000,000 |
|
Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) |
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
Total |
$19,175,000 |
2. SUBSTITUTE the following new language for Recommendation No. 7 of the CAO/CLA report:
Authorize the CRA, CEO, or designee, to provide interest reserve shortfall and AB1290 shortfall guarantees to the City to pay for any shortfalls in the Section 108 Loan interest reserve and AB1290 debt service requirements.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 20-21
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (20) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS - TO THE
MAYOR FORTHWITH
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Greuel - Reyes), Ayes (12); Absent: Parks, Perry and Smith (3)
CD 2
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Residential Floor Area (RFA) Supplemental Use District for all non-hillside single-family residentially-zoned properties located in Sunland-Tujunga.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Section 1, Class (5), Category 12 of the City's CEQA Guidelines.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Planning Commission as the Findings of the Council.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, establishing an RFA Supplemental Use District and conditions for all non-hillside single-family residentially zoned properties located in Sunland-Tujunga located to the north and south of Foothill Boulevard, in an area generally bounded by Lowell Avenue and the Los Angeles City limit on the east, the Foothill Freeway on the southwest, the eastern edge of the Big Tujunga Wash on the northwest and the Los Angeles City limit and Los Angeles National Forest on the north.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles CPC 2008-2861 RFA
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Planning Department reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED
ITEM NO. (21) - MAPS APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORTS ADOPTED
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Wesson - Hahn), Ayes (10); Absent: Cardenas, Parks, Reyes, Smith and
Weiss (5)
et al. FINAL MAPS in the various Council Districts.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the Final Maps and ADOPT the City Engineer Reports as detailed in the various listed Council files, including bonds, agreements, contracts and other related issues as specified:
CD 1
a. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 66744 for property located at 1138 South Serrano Avenue, lying easterly of Serrano Avenue and northerly of 12th Street.
(Quimby Fee: $53,154)
Applicants: Palacio Alto Angelino, LLC
Taik Yul Kim
CD 4
b. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 61152 for property located at 948 South Dunsmuir Avenue, lying easterly of Dunsmuir Avenue and northerly of Olympic Boulevard.
(Bond No. C-114118)
(Quimby Fee: $40,158)
Applicants: Dunsmuir, LLC
Tala Associates
CD 5
c. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 63701 for property located at 2055 Avenue of the Stars, lying westerly of Avenue of the Stars and northerly of Olympic Boulevard.
(Bond No. C-114405)
(Quimby Fee: $893,319)
Applicants: Avenue of the Stars Associates, LLC
Jerry L. Uselton
CD 4
d. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 63398 for property located at 10878 and 10906 Bloomfield Street, lying southerly of Bloomfield Street and easterly of Vineland Avenue.
(Bond No. C-114406)
(Quimby Fee: $204,880)
Applicants: Kenneth and Cynthia Marker
Curtis and Cheryl Johnson and Jeffrey and June Louks
Mark Handel
PERMCO Engineering
CD 4
e. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 63889 for property located at 11323-29 West Huston Street, lying northerly of Huston Street and easterly of Tujunga Avenue.
(Bond No. C-114408)
(Quimby Fee: $43,812)
Applicants: Tafil, Inc.
Harvey A. Goodman
CD 11
f. PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2005-1767 for property located at 619 East San Juan Avenue, lying on the northerly side of San Juan Avenue and westerly of Lincoln Boulevard.
(Bond No. C-114404)
(Quimby Fee: $14,604)
Applicants: Earnest and Susan Schroer
Paul and Jennifer Roman
Harvey Goodman
CD 4
g. PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2007-4024 for property located at 5600 Wilshire Boulevard, lying on the southerly side of Wilshire Boulevard and westerly of La Brea Avenue.
(Bond No. C-114407)
Applicants: Kimley Horn and Associates
BRE Properties, Inc.
Iacobellis and Associates
Councilmember Huizar moved, seconded by Councilmember Zine, that the Special Council meeting adjourn.
Ayes, Alarcon, Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Perry, Rosendahl, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Cardenas, Parks, Reyes, Smith and Weiss (5).
Whereupon the Special Council meeting did adjourn.
ATTEST: Karen E. Kalfayan, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL