Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Friday, October 17, 2008
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am
(For further details see Official Council Files)
(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)
ROLL CALL - Members present: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Huizar, LaBonge, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Weiss, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Perry (3).
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
OCTOBER 14, 2008
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 18
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 for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 1-2
Roll Call #1 - Motion (LaBonge - Garcetti) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Perry (3)
(Item Nos. 1-2)
ITEM NO. (1) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATION FROM THE L.A. FOR KIDS STEERING COMMITTEE relative to the allocation and reallocation of Proposition 12 and 40 funds and a Public Works Trust Fund loan for various projects.
(Arts, Parks, Health and Aging 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 Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee at 213-978-1071.)
ADOPTED
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE relative to the allocation and reallocation of Proposition 12 and 40 funds and a Public Works Trust Fund loan for various projects.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE reallocations of Proposition 12 Roberti Z'Berg Harris discretionary funds totaling $1,164,974, as noted in Attachments 1, 2 and 4 of the L.A. for Kids Steering Committee (Committee) report in order to maximize the City's ability to use these funds.
2. APPROVE reallocations of Proposition 40 Per Capita (PC) discretionary funds totaling $902,884, as noted in Attachments 2, 3 and 4 of the Committee report in order to maximize the City's ability to use these funds.
3. APPROVE reallocations of Proposition 40 Roberti Z'Berg Harris (RZH) discretionary funds totaling $797,331, as noted in Attachments 1 and 3 of the Committee report in order to maximize the City's ability to use these funds.
4. AUTHORIZE the administrative entity, the Department of Recreation and Parks (DRP), to negotiate and execute the necessary subgrant agreements and submit the necessary applications to the State to obtain approval of the allocation of funds to these projects.
5. REQUEST that the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners concur with the allocations and reallocations.
6. AUTHORIZE a $3,220,026 loan to the DRP from the Public Works Trust Fund, Fund No. 834/50 to be used as cash flow for the return of Proposition 12 Roberti Z'Berg Harris funds to the State and to be repaid by corresponding State Proposition 40 PC ($1,742,716) and RZH ($1,477,310) grant reimbursements.
7. INSTRUCT the DRP to repay the loan from the Public Works Trust Fund upon receipt of State Proposition 40 PC ($1,742,716) and RZH ($1,477,310) grant reimbursements.
8. TRANSFER $3,220,026 from the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834/50 to Recreation and Parks Grant Fund No. 205/88, to the Proposition 12 and 40 Cash Flow Loan Account.
9. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make any technical adjustments that may be needed to implement the above recommendations.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that approval of the allocations of State Proposition 12 and 40 funds will not have an impact on the General Fund, inasmuch as the projects are expected to be constructed within their previously established and approved budgets.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (2) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING
MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to creating a Human Development Overlay District Pilot Program in Hollywood and leasing a space to house the Program.
(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 creating a Human Development Overlay District (HD-OD) Pilot Program in Hollywood and leasing a space to house the subject program.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Garcetti - LaBonge):
1. APPROVE the use of $75,000 from the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area AB1290 account to support the HD-OD Pilot Program and establish an office at 1517 Crossroads of the World on Sunset Boulevard.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, Community Redevelopment Agency, or designee, to negotiate and execute all necessary and appropriate agreements to launch the HD-OD Pilot Program and secure the office space at 1517 Crossroads of the World on Sunset Boulevard, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
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.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 3-18
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Zine - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Perry (3)
(Item Nos. 3a-6)
ITEM NO. (3) - 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 October 8, 2008:
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a. Property at 4157 South Flower Street (Case No. 155896).
Assessor I.D. No. 5019-027-028
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 26, 2008)
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b. Property at 5760 North Fulcher Avenue (Case No. 131516).
Assessor I.D. No. 2337-028-014
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 9, 2008)
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c. Property at 669 West 61st Street (Case No. 100425).
Assessor I.D. No. 6004-027-006
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 12, 2007)
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d. Property at 1746 West 49th Street (Case No. 14478).
Assessor I.D. No. 5016-026-012
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 30, 2007)
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e. Property at 324 West 10th Street (Case No. 9642).
Assessor I.D. No. 7455-009-012
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 5, 2006)
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f. Property at 317 West 45th Street (Case No. 7520).
Assessor I.D. No. 5110-003-020
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 23, 2006)
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g. Property at 1111 North Sanford Avenue (Case No. 21110).
Assessor I.D. No. 7425-006-003
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 1, 2007)
ITEM NO. (4) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Tim Robbins on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the installation of the name of Tim Robbins on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (5) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Richard Donner on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the installation of the name of Richard Donner on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (6) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Lauren Shuler Donner on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the installation of the name of Lauren Shuler Donner on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (7) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #4 - Motion (LaBonge - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Perry (3)
et al. MOTIONS relative to “Special Events” to be held in the various Council Districts.
Recommendations for Council action:
DECLARE the following community events as “Special 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 (GREUEL - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Rob Offering and Loy Kra Thong Festival on October 25-26, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
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b. MOTION (GARCETTI - ZINE) relative to declaring the Day of the Dead in Hollywood on November 1, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,355).
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c. MOTION (REYES - PERRY) relative to declaring the Veterans Day Celebration on November 8, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,000).
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d. MOTION (REYES - PERRY) relative to declaring the Saint Barnabas Senior Center 100th Anniversary Celebration on October 16, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,500).
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e. MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to declaring the Main Event 7 on November 8, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $700).
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f. MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to declaring the Standing: A Pre-Call Rally on October 25, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
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g. MOTION (CARDENAS - SMITH) relative to declaring the Galpin Auto Sports Grand Opening Celebration on October 18, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
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h. MOTION (ZINE - SMITH) relative to declaring the Rotary Club of Woodland Hills Arts and Crafts Faire on December 13-14, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,691).
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i. MOTION (ZINE - SMITH) relative to declaring the Faith Baptist School Homecoming on November 1, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,962).
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j. MOTION (ZINE - SMITH) relative to declaring the Fire Station No. 84 Grand Opening on November 1, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
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k. MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the Eighth District Jack and Jill College Fair on October 19, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,330).
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l. MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the United Way of Greater Los Angeles Second Annual 5K Home Walk on November 15, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $29,630).
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m. MOTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the 71st Street Block Club Party on November 1, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
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n. MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to declaring the T Mobile GI launch Event on October 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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o. MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to declaring the Tinkerbell Premiere 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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p. MOTION (WEISS - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring Our Lady of Grace Parish Renaissance Family Festival on October 17-19, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,285).
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q. MOTION (WEISS - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the XIV Grand Opening on October 14, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Zine - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Perry (3)
(Item Nos. 8-18)
ITEM NO. (8) - ADOPTED
MOTION (CARDENAS - ALARCON) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Edward Satterstrom on August 2, 2008.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $75,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Edward Satterstrom on August 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. (9) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (SMITH - ZINE) relative to installing street banners announcing the Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the street banner program announcing the Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council, as a “City of Los Angeles Non-Event.”
2. APPROVE the content of the street banners for the above specified event.
ITEM NO. (10) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to funding for neighborhood programs in Council District Nine.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. UNENCUMBER $53,089.40 in Council District Nine Fiscal Year (FY) 2001-02 through FY 06-07 General City Purposes (GCP) allocations, REVERT those funds to the Reserve Fund and TRANSFER therefrom to the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 and REAPPROPRIATE therefrom to the GCP Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0709 for further support of Council District Nine community services efforts.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
ITEM NO (11) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to funding for a geotechnical study in Council District Eight.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $20,000 from the Pipeline Franchise Revenue portion of the Council District Eight Real Property Trust Fund No. 690 to the Bureau of Engineering, as specified below, for a geotechnical investigation at 4554-63 Don Rodolfo Place:
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Fund |
Dept |
Account |
Amount |
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|
|
|
100 |
78 |
1010 Salaries |
$15,000 |
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100 |
78 |
1090 Salaries Construction |
$ 5,000 |
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Public Works to report back after the results of the study are analyzed, with a solution to the ponding problem at 4554-63 Don Rodolfo Place, along with an estimate of the remediation cost and proposed construction timeline.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion.
ITEM NO. (12) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (CARDENAS - SMITH) relative to funding for neighborhood programs in Council District Six.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. UNENCUMBER $6,775 in Council District Six Fiscal Year 2006-07 General City Purposes (GCP) allocations, REVERT those funds to the Reserve Fund and TRANSFER therefrom to the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 and REAPPROPRIATE therefrom to the GCP Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0706 for further support of Council District Six community services efforts.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion.
ITEM NO. (13) - ADOPTED
MOTION (GARCETTI - ZINE) relative to accepting a donation to support the Summit on Child Abuse Identification, Recognition and Reporting by Religious Institutions.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
ACCEPT the generous donation of $6,000 by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to support the City Attorney’s “Summit on Child Abuse Identification, Recognition and Reporting by Religious Institutions,” and deposit of said sum into the City Attorney grant fund No. 368, Account No. T221; and, AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to thank the donor on behalf of the City.
ITEM NO. (14) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (WESSON - ZINE) relative to extending the temporary closure of certain streets within the La Fayette Area for an additional 18 months.
Recommendation for Council action:
EXTEND for an additional eighteen month period, the temporary closure of certain streets within the La Fayette Area, as detailed in the Motion; and, DIRECT all involved City departments to take any steps necessary to carry out the intent of the Motion.
ITEM NO (15) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (CARDENAS - ROSENDAHL) relative to funding to supplement additional bulky item pick up services in Council District Six.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $18,000 from the Council District Six portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to Pacoima Graffiti Busters to fund additional bulky item pick up service solely for the benefit of Council District Six.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to make any technical changes to clarify and to implement the intent of the Motion.
ITEM NO (16) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (CARDENAS - ROSENDAHL) relative to funding to supplement additional bulky item pick up services in Council District Six.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $10,000 from the Council District Six portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Sun Valley Chamber of Commerce to fund additional bulky item pick up service solely for the benefit of Council District Six.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to make any technical changes to clarify and to implement the intent of the Motion.
ITEM NO. (17) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (ROSENDAHL - HUIZAR) relative to the purchase and installation of security cameras at the Mar Vista Family Center (MVFC).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services, with the assistance of the Department of General Services Purchasing Division to purchase and install a security camera at the cul-de-sac of Slauson Avenue and the Ballona Creek Bike Path, with maintenance for the first two years included in the purchase contract. Maintenance after the first two years will be the responsibility of the MVFC.
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to monitor the security camera specified in Recommendation No. 1 above, as agreed to by the LAPD.
3. TRANSFER $22,959.46 from the Council District 11 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 3040, for the above specified purchase, installation and maintenance of a security camera.
4. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to make any technical corrections or clarifications as may be necessary to implement the intent of this Motion.
5. DIRECT that this action will supersede the previous Council action on June 11, 2008 under Council file No. 08-1478.
ITEM NO. (18) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (WEISS - ROSENDAHL) relative to streetscape improvements in the West Third Street community.
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 to assist the West Third Street community in planning a more pedestrian friendly environment, including streetscape design and improvements, 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 the following: A detailed description of the work to be performed and the estimated completion date of such services.
2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of Council District Five to enter into and execute an agreement or other necessary document with West Third Business Association, for an amount not to exceed $15,000 for the above work to be performed.
3. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services to ensure that West Third Street Business Association 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 thirty days of completion of the above work.
4. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to make any technical corrections or clarifications as may be necessary to implement the intent of this Motion.
5. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting and the Controller, as appropriate, to TRANSFER up to $15,000 from the Council District Five portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to Fund No. 100/28 (Council), Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), for the above work to be performed.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 19-20
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (19) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Alarcon - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Perry (3)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (ALARCON - CARDENAS) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Joseph Anthony Wichmann on October 9, 2007.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Joseph Anthony Wichmann on October 9, 2007.
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. (20) - ADOPTED AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Zine - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (10); Noes: Alarcon and Cardenas (2); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Perry (3)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (ZINE - WEISS - GREUEL) relative to the City's position on Proposition 5.
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 OPPOSITION to Proposition 5.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules and Government Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (HUIZAR - GARCETTI)
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
RESOLVE that the City SUPPORT the goal of providing greater opportunities for the rehabilitation of prisoners as a way to reduce recidivism and lower the incarceration costs for taxpayers. The State should strive to ensure that proper resources are devoted to rehabilitation programs.
MOTION ADOPTED UPON FINDINGS BY COUNCIL THAT THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION AROSE SUBSEQUENT TO THE POSTING OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2008, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2) AND COUNCIL RULE 23
ADOPTED - FORTHWITH
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Greuel - Smith) Findings on Need to Act - Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Parks, Perry, Reyes and Weiss (5)
Roll Call #7 - Motion (Greuel - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Parks, Perry, Reyes and
Weiss (5)
MOTION (GREUEL - SMITH) relative to the purchase and financing of replacement police radios.
Recommendation for Council action:
AMEND the Council’s action of October 10, 2008 to substitute the following for recommendation No. three:
3. ADOPT the Lessee Resolution and the Escrow Agreement, in almost final form (attached to the Council file), and authorize the City Administrative Officer to negotiate and execute the Escrow Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and other documents as needed, in order to proceed with the financing of the Motorola Police Radios as originally adopted on October 10, 2008.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
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MOTION (LABONGE - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Los Angeles Bach Festival Young Person’s Concert on October 24, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).
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MOTION (LABONGE - WESSON - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Annual Charity Bazaar on November 22-23, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,226).
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MOTION (LABONGE - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Second Annual Neighborhood Street Party on October 26, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
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MOTION (LABONGE - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Annual Greater Alarm Gala at Fire Station 27 on October 22-23, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).
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MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Who’s Next, What’s Next Event on October 11, 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 - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Arpa International Film Festival on October 26, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $982).
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MOTION (SMITH - ZINE) relative to declaring the Harvest Festival on October 31, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $6,543).
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MOTION (GARCETTI for PARKS - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Crenshaw High School Annual Homecoming Football Game on October 17, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,920).
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MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Little in the Middle Event on October 16, 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 Re-Encuentro Con Alvaro Torres Community Music Festival on October 19, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,000).
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MOTION (ROSENDAHL - REYES) relative to declaring the Third Annual Nowita Place Block Party on October 25, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,092).
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MOTION (GARCETTI for PERRY - REYES) relative to declaring the Jules Verne Film Festival Opening Night on October 24, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
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MOTION (HUIZAR - ALARCON) relative to declaring the Feria del Mole on October 12, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,955).
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MOTION (HUIZAR - LABONGE) relative to declaring the LA Youth Festival on October 18, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,831).
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MOTION (ROSENDAHL - WESSON) relative to declaring the Open Magnet Charter School Fall Family Festival on October 25, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,221).
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MOTION (WEISS - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Warner Elementary Halloween Haunt on October 26, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,188).
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MOTION (WEISS - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Sherman Oaks Elementary School Halloween Carnival on October 25, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
MOTION (GARCETTI for PERRY - REYES) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Clifton Hibbert Jr. and Kenneth Patterson for an additional six months.
MOTION (LABONGE - GARCETTI - HUIZAR) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of John Robert McGraham on October 9, 2008.
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MOTION (LABONGE - GREUEL) relative to funding for maintenance of 20 pink Tabebuia trees in Council District Four.
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MOTION (LABONGE for HAHN - HUIZAR) relative to funding for community services in Council District 15.
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MOTION (GREUEL for PARKS - GARCETTI) relative to a Neighborhood Council lease agreement for the Park Mesa Heights Community Council.
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MOTION (LABONGE - HUIZAR) relative to funding for community services in Council District Four.
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MOTION (HUIZAR - GREUEL) relative to funding for installing various banners for holiday events in Council District 14.
RESOLUTION PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
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RESOLUTION (WESSON - REYES - LABONGE) relative to the designation of the Koreatown neighborhood as a Preserve America Neighborhood.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS
(Garcetti - Greuel) unanimously adopted to excuse Councilmember Hahn from the Council meeting of October 22, 2008 to leave at 11:00 a.m. for City business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Parks was excused from Council meetings of October 28-29, 2008 for personal business.
Upon her request, and without objections, Councilmember Greuel was excused from Council meeting of November 4, 2008 for personal business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Zine was excused from Council meetings of October 21 and October 28, 2008 to leave at 11:45 a.m. for City business; and December 16, 2008 for City business.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
08-2603 - David Sandoval (Garcetti - Huizar)
Rafique Ahmad Khan (Hahn - All Councilmembers)
Reverend Elder Troy Perry (Rosendahl - All Councilmembers)
Denny and Nan Schneider (Rosendahl - All Councilmembers)
Neelura Bell (Greuel - Wesson - All Councilmembers)
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
08-2604 - None
Ayes, Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Huizar, LaBonge, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Hahn, Parks, Perry, Reyes 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, October 17, 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, Huizar, LaBonge, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Weiss, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Perry (3).
ROLL CALL NUMBER (#) - INDICATES THE ORDER IN WHICH THE ITEMS WERE ACTED
UPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
Veto Message from the Mayor - Item 21
ITEM NO. (21) - MOTION ADOPTED TO SUSTAIN MAYOR’S VETO
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Greuel - Garcetti) Adopted, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Hahn, Parks, Perry and Reyes (4)
MAYOR’S VETO MESSAGE disapproving Council’s action of October 1, 2008 to transfer $96,000 from the Unappropriated Balance and to approve the retention of an outside law firm to assist the City Attorney in defending the case entitled John Quarles, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. United States District Court Case No. CV 06-08222 DPP (SSx).
PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTION 341 (b)
10 VOTES REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE MAYOR’S VETO
(Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with its legal counsel relative to the above matter)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 22-27
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (22) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Garcetti - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Perry (3)
RESOLUTION relative to the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor, dated October 14, 2008 due to the Marek and Sesnon wildland fires driven by dry conditions and high winds which caused significant damage to property in and around the wildland fires’ boundaries, pursuant to the provisions of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.27.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to approve the Mayor’s Declaration of Local Emergency, directing the Emergency Operations Organization to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property in the affected areas; directing all City Departments impacted by the fire and its ongoing effects to continue conducting damage assessments and collecting cost estimates for the purpose of State and Federal disaster assistance; requesting the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors to declare a local emergency; and, directing that the Declaration of Local Emergency shall take effect immediately and that the widespread publicity and notice shall be given this Declaration through the most feasible and adequate means of disseminating such notice throughout the City.
(Pursuant to Section 8.27 of the LAAC, Council approval of the existence of a local emergency and need for continuing state of local emergency is required within seven days from the original declaration by the Mayor and every 14 days thereafter until terminated.)
ITEM NO. (23) - FAILED OF ADOPTION
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Cardenas - Alarcon) Adopted, Ayes (3); Noes: Greuel, Huizar, LaBonge, Rosendahl, Smith, Weiss, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (9); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Perry (3)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, AD HOC COMMITTEE ON GANG VIOLENCE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT and RESOLUTION relative to the City's position on Proposition 5, the Nonviolent Offender Rehabilitation Act.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Cardenas - Parks) SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2007-08 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for Proposition 5, the Nonviolent Offender Rehabilitation Act, which will provide effective, community-based, culturally and linguistically appropriate drug treatment and supportive services to nonviolent offenders instead of prison and ensure that youth inside and outside the criminal justice system are given early and effective treatment to prevent future addiction and crime.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules and Government Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (24) - FAILED OF ADOPTION - OVER TO OCTOBER 21, 2008 PURSUANT TO COUNCIL
RULE 53
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Alarcon - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (7); Noes: Rosendahl, Smith and Zine (3); Absent: Hahn, Parks, Perry, Reyes and Weiss (5)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST and RESOLUTION (ALARCON - CARDENAS - REYES - WESSON - HUIZAR - GARCETTI - PARKS) relative to the City's position on the California Voters First Initiative, Proposition 11.
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: 1) OPPOSITION to Proposition 11, the California Voters First Initiative; and, 2) URGE the State Legislature to develop its own redistricting plan to place a referendum on the 2010 ballot that addresses concerns with previous proposals.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(Rules and Government Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (25) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Garcetti - Greuel), Ayes (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Perry (3)
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to funding from the Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events line item in the General City Purposes budget for the Kwanza Foundation’s Spoken Word 2009 and the third annual “Taste of Soul” sponsored by Mothers in Action.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the use of $55,000 in the Council’s portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 as follows:
a. $15,000 to fund any aspect of the Kwanza Foundation’s Spoken Word 2009;
b. $40,000 to fund any aspect of the third annual “Taste of Soul” community event sponsored by Mothers in Action.
2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to prepare the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) in an amount not to exceed $15,000 to the Kwanza Foundation, and in an amount not to exceed $40,000 to Mothers in Action, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amounts, for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, if needed.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion.
(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (26) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Rosendahl - Cardenas), Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Parks, Perry, Reyes and Weiss (5)
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (HAHN - CARDENAS) relative to the City's position on H.R. 5662 the "Putting our Resources Towards Security Act."
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2007-08 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for H.R. 5662 the "Putting our Resources Towards Security Act, " which would (1) require the Secretary of Homeland Security, during the next five years, to increase as specified the number of Customs and Border Protection Officers, Agricultural Specialists and Border Security Support Personnel for posting at U.S. ports of entry; and (2) authorize $1,000,000,000 for each of Fiscal Years 2009-2013 to make improvements to existing ports of entry in the United States to improve border security and for other purposes as specified.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules and Government Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (27) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Garcetti - Greuel) , Ayes (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Perry (3)
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (HAHN - SMITH) relative to the City's position on S. 1237 and HR 2074 regarding closing the "terror gap."
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2008-09 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for S. 1237 and HR 2074 or any subsequent legislation which would add individuals who are suspected of terrorism as a tenth category of prohibitions against dangerous persons purchasing or possessing firearms.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules and Government Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
Councilmember Alarcon moved, seconded by Councilmember Reyes, that the Special Council meeting adjourn.
Ayes, Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Huizar, LaBonge, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Weiss, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (12); Absent: Hahn, Parks and Perry (3).
Whereupon the Special Council meeting did adjourn.
ATTEST: Karen E. Kalfayan, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL