Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am
(For further details see Official Council Files)
(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)
ROLL CALL - Members present: Cardenas, Greuel, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Rosendahl, Weiss, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Alarcon, Hahn, Huizar, Reyes and Smith, (5).
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
November 5, 2008
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 40
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
Item Noticed for Public Hearing - Item 1
ITEM NO. (1) - CONTINUE HEARING AND PRESENT ORDINANCE ON DECEMBER 9, 2008
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HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Riverside Drive and Gail Street Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Riverside Drive and Gail 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 September 16, 2008 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on DECEMBER 9, 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 2-22
Roll Call #6 - Motion (LaBonge - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcon, Hahn and Smith (3)
(Item Nos. 2-6)
ITEM NO. (2) - ADOPTED
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MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change for property at 10853 North Sharp Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency in the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 08-2653 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV 2006-4823 MND] filed on September 18, 2006.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC) as the Findings of the Council.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the NVAPC, effecting a zone change from RA-1 to (T)(Q)RS-1, incident to subdivision, for the proposed maximum new three-parcel, single-family development on a 0.55 acre lot located at 10853 North Sharp Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Applicant: Manuel Marin APCNV 2007-2530 ZC
4. REMOVE the (T) Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to the Committee report.
5. ADVISE the applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.
6. 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.
7. 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.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The NVAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 30, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 17, 2008)
ITEM NO. (3) - ADOPTED
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change for properties at 12003, 12009, and 12015 Belhaven Avenue; 802 and 806 East 120th Street; and 12014 McKinley Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency in the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 08-2654 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Negative Declaration [ENV 2007-4595 ND] filed on October 26, 2007.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Planning Commission (CPC) as the Findings of the Council.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the CPC, effecting a zone change from OS-1XL to RD2-1 to correct the zoning of privately-owned residential properties at 12003, 12009, and 12015 Belhaven Avenue; 802 and 806 East 120th Street; and 12014 McKinley Avenue.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles CPC 2007-4457 ZC
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.
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.
TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 30, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 17, 2008)
ITEM NO. (4) - ADOPTED
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MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change for property at 21019 West Chase Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency in the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 08-2656 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV 2007-2280 MND] filed on January 10, 2008.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC) as the Findings of the Council.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the NVAPC, effecting a zone change from RA-1 to (T)(Q)R1-1 for the proposed construction of five single family residences, two stories with two covered parking spaces for each dwelling, on an approximately 36,528 net square irregular shaped lot in the RA-1 zone, located at 21019 West Chase Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Applicant: Richard Cooper, Adriana Montano, Representative APCNV 2007-2958 ZC
4. REMOVE the (T) Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to the Committee report.
5. ADVISE the applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.
6. 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.
7. 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.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The NVAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 31, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 17, 2008)
ITEM NO. (5) - ADOPTED
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MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone and height district change for property at 6415 West Selma Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency in the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 08-2817 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV 2007-3932 MND] filed on March 7, 2008.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Planning Commission (CPC) as the Findings of the Council.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the CPC, effecting a zone and height district change from C4-2-D to (T)(Q)C4-2 for the proposed 120 unit hotel with 107 parking spaces, nine stories in height, approximately 73,814 square feet in area located at 6415 West Selma Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval. (CPC also approved a Conditional Use Plan Approval and Conditional Use, Variances, and Site Plan Review for this project).
Applicant: Richard Heyman, 6417 Selma, LLC CPC 2007-3931 ZC-HD-CUB-ZV
Representative: Allen Matkins et al., LLC
4. REMOVE the (T) Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to the Committee report.
5. ADVISE the applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.
6. 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.
7. 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.
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.
TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 15, 2009
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 14, 2009)
ITEM NO. (6) - ADOPTED
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MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment and zone change for property at 4949 Balboa Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency in the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 08-2838 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV 2005-3101- MND] filed on August 19, 2005.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Planning Commission (CPC) as the Findings of the Council.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor, the CPC and the Director of Planning, APPROVING the proposed General Plan Amendment to the Encino-Tarzana Community Plan from Low I and Low II Density Residential to Medium Density land use designation for the proposed demolition of a single-family dwelling and detached garage and construction of 62 condominium units, approximately 45 feet in height, with 124 semi-subterranean and above ground parking spaces for residents and 83 parking spaces for church related activities, including 31 condominium guest spaces on a 52,978 square foot portion of a 1.2 acre site located at 4949 Balboa Boulevard.
CPC 2005-4304-ZC-GPA-HD-CU-SPR
Applicant: Douglas Teiger, Abramson Teiger Architects
(George Mihlsten, Latham and Watkins, Representative)
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the CPC, effecting a zone change from R1-1 to (T)(Q)R3-1 for the proposed demolition of a single-family dwelling and detached garage and construction of 62 condominium units, approximately 45 feet in height, with 124 semi-subterranean and above ground parking spaces for residents and 83 parking spaces for church related activities, including 31 condominium guest spaces on a 52,978 square foot portion of a 1.2 acre site located at 4949 Balboa Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval.
5. INSTRUCT the Planning Department to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.
6. ADVISE the applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.
7. 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.
8. 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.
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.
TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 5, 2009
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 17, 2008)
(Item Nos. 7-17)
ITEM NO. (7) - ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of JANUARY 9, 2009 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Samoa Avenue and Summitrose Street No. 1 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 November 7, 2008)
ITEM NO. (8) - ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of JANUARY 9, 2009 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Lull Street and Nita Avenue (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 November 7, 2008)
ITEM NO. (9) - ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of JANUARY 9, 2009 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Balboa Boulevard and San Jose Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
(Communication from the Bureau of Street Lighting adopted on November 7, 2008)
ITEM NO. (10) - ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of JANUARY 9, 2009 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Eldridge Avenue and Kagel Canyon Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
(Communication from the Bureau of Street Lighting adopted on November 7, 2008)
ITEM NO. (11) - ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of JANUARY 9, 2009 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Hollywood Boulevard and Orange Drive 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 November 7, 2008)
ITEM NO. (12) - ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION setting the date of JANUARY 9, 2009 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Beverly Glen Boulevard and Eastborne 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 November 7, 2008)
ITEM NO. (13) - ADOPTED
ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION amending Section 5.186 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (Factoring of Receivables).
[Motion (Zine - Greuel) adopted on November 7, 2008]
ITEM NO. (14) - ADOPTED
ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 21.17 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to clarify the scope of protection provided for taxpayer information and the extent of authorized disclosures, to provide for the disclosure of information to purchasers of accounts receivables, and to publicize the names of and amounts owed by delinquent taxpayers.
[Motion (Zine - Greuel) adopted on November 7, 2008]
ITEM NO. (15) - ADOPTED - FORTHWITH
ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION calling a Special Election to be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Los Angeles a proposed ballot measure to establish the Green Energy and Good Jobs for Los Angeles Program and consolidating this Special Election with the City’s Primary Nominating Election or a Statewide Special Election to be held on the same date.
[Motion (Garcetti - Greuel), Resolutions, Amending Motions (Garcetti - Greuel - Perry) and Additional Motion (Hahn - LaBonge) adopted on November 7, 2008]
ITEM NO. (16) - ADOPTED - FORTHWITH
ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to placing before the voters at the March 3, 2009 Primary Nominating Election a Charter amendment that would authorize the Mayor and the City Council to offer incentives to businesses to retain and attract businesses.
[Motion (Smith - Garcetti), Resolutions and Amending Motion (Smith - Garcetti) adopted on November 7, 2008]
ITEM NO. (17) - ADOPTED
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ORDINANCES SECOND CONSIDERATION, approved by the City Planning Commission (CPC), effecting a zone change from RA-1VL to (T)(Q)C2-1VL on a 30,620 feet portion of the site and a concurrent building line removal of a 25-foot and a 45-foot building line along the east side of Sunland Boulevard established by Ordinance Nos. 70239 and 110662 for the continued use and maintenance of existing school and recreational uses, and development of a Master Plan for the phased expansion of the development of an approximately 215,000 square foot (4.94 acres) site classified in the RA and C2 zones. The proposed project will include an elementary school, year round college program, after school program, summer day camp, youth organization, community center, recreational uses, retail/office uses and public parking with general business hours from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. seven days a week. The total floor area including existing structures to remain and proposed new buildings will be approximately 55,000 square feet. Approximately 49,804 square feet of new floor area is to be developed in five phases for the property at 9000, 9040, 9046 North Sunland Boulevard and 10801, 10813, 10823 West Penrose Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval. (The CPC also approved Conditional Uses and Transitional Height Determination for this project).
(Mitigated Negative Declaration, Findings and Planning and Land Use Management Committee report adopted on November 7, 2008)
ITEM NO. (18) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #7 - Motion (Huizar - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcon, Hahn and Smith (3)
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to funding recommendations concerning the Citywide Homeownership Foreclosure Assistance (Foreclosure Assistance) Program Request for Proposals (RFP) and a contract with Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services (LANHS).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the results of the RFP for the Foreclosure Assistance Program, as conducted by the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD).
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract assistance to low-income homeowners through the Foreclosure Assistance Program for an amount not to exceed $100,000, reflective of the Scope of Services detailed in the LAHD report dated July 29, 2008, and reflective of the budget and performance goals identified in Attachment One of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated October 28, 2008, for five months, effective from November 1, 2008, through March 31, 2009, with two one-year renewal options, in substantial conformance with the pro forma contract included as Attachment Two of the CAO report dated October 28, 2008, and subject to the following:
a. Availability of future funds.
b. Contractor performance.
c. Contractor and subcontractor compliance with all applicable City and federal contracting requirements.
d. Review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to expend funds not to exceed $100,000 from Fund No. 424, Community Development Trust Fund, Account No. E270, Foreclosure Technical Assistance, to pay for costs associated with the provision of Foreclosure Assistance Program services.
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, in consultation with the Community Development Department, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund Administrator, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and make any technical adjustments as needed and consistent with the actions pertaining to these actions, subject to the approval of the CAO, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of these recommendations would authorize the LAHD to negotiate and execute a contract with the LANHS, a California nonprofit corporation, for an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the delivery of homeownership foreclosure prevention assistance services. The recommendations are in compliance with City Financial Policies in that the full cost of these services will be paid through CDBG funds approved in the 2008-09 Federal Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan. Any subsequent contract extensions will be contingent on the identification of additional funding.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ADOPTED
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - REYES)
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department to report back to the Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee in two weeks on its outreach and marketing plan for the Foreclosure Assistance program and report back in 60 days with a status report and include maps indicating who has been impacted by the Foreclosure Assistance Program.
ITEM NO. (19) - ADOPTED - FORTHWITH
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Wesson - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcon, Hahn and Smith (3)
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RECEIVED AND FILED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Cooperation Agreement (Agreement) between the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) concerning the ownership, management, and disposition of the Dunbar Hotel and various actions related thereto.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, CRA, or designee, to execute an Agreement substantially in the form attached to the CRA report dated August 7, 2008) with the City of Los Angeles, acting by and through the LAHD to share responsibilities, costs, and oversight in the ownership, management, and disposition of the Dunbar Hotel and provide necessary funds to the LAHD for LAHD contracted consultants in an amount not to exceed $500,000 per year for activities directly related to the ownership, management, and disposition of the Dunbar Hotel, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
2. AMEND the CRA Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 (09) Budget and Work Program to recognize an advanced carryover from the FY 2008 Budget and Work Program in the amount of $450,000 and allocate such into FY09 budgeted line item "Affordable Housing."
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to:
a. Enter into an Agreement with the CRA to own, manage, and dispose of the Dunbar Hotel, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
b. Accept and use payments from the CRA as well as provide payments to the CRA for obligations associated with the ownership, management, and disposition of the Dunbar Hotel.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA and LAHD report that there is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund as a result of these actions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ADOPTED
SUBSTITUTE MOTION (WESSON - PERRY)
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the recommendations of the Chief legislative Analyst (Item # 19, Council file 08-2118) as contained in its November 3, 2008 report, attached to the Council file, IN LIEU of the Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee report relative to the ownership and disposition of the Dunbar Hotel.
ITEM NO. (20) - ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to increasing the pool of funds available for various planning related consulting services by $1.7 million for the period ending March 2009.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, Community Redevelopment Agency, or designee, to increase the planning and design, transportation and parking, and plan adoption consulting services contracts for the period ending March 2009 by $1.7 million (from $2.5 million to an amount not to exceed $4.2 million) to be funded on an as-needed basis by individual project areas, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (21) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #9 - Motion (Rosendahl - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcon, Hahn and Smith (3)
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TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to funding for costs incurred to prepare a transit-oriented development district and station area plans for the proposed LAX Green Line Extension.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rosendahl - Parks), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to expend an amount not to exceed $750,000 from the Council District 11 Coastal Transportation Corridor Specific Plan Fund No. 447 to reimburse City Planning Department (Planning), Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), LADOT, and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for costs incurred related to preparing a transit-oriented development district and station area plans for the proposed LAX Green Line Extension, including addressing parking, pedestrian access, LAX People Mover access, streetscape improvements, infrastructure development fees, congestion pricing, and joint-development opportunities, and integrating these into a land-use/transportation planning strategy.
2. AUTHORIZE the LADOT, with the assistance of Planning and LAWA, to apply for and accept grant funding from other agencies, such as Southern California Association of Governments, Southern California Air Quality Management District, California Department of Transportation and MTA, to augment the funding provided by the Motion in order to fully develop the LAX Green Line Extension station area plans.
3. DIRECT the LADOT, with the assistance of Planning and the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to study and initiate implementation of special districts and/or fees for the purpose of funding LAX Green Line Extension and station area infrastructure improvements.
4. AUTHORIZE the LADOT and Planning to hire outside transportation, planning and financial consultants to assist the City in preparing these plans.
5. INSTRUCT the LADOT to prepare and submit annual reports to the Council regarding the project progress.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis on this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM - 21A
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION - (ROSENDAHL - GREUEL)
Recommendation for Council action:
AMEND the Transportation Committee Report to include the Community Redevelopment Agency to the list of Departments which can be reimbursed for costs incurred for thee above purpose.
ITEM NO. (22) - ADOPTED
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR and MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE; COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, AD HOC COMMITTEE ON GANG VIOLENCE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT; BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to grant award for the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) Program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor's Office to accept the Fiscal Year 2008-09 JABG award in the amount of $184,649 from the California Corrections Standards Authority and to negotiate, execute, and submit any other necessary agreements and documents relative to the grant award, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, as requested by the grantor and subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, which endorses the grant agreement and agrees to comply with program and funding requirements of the grant.
3. APPROVE the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles for the Community Law Enforcement and Recovery (CLEAR) Program for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 in an amount not to exceed $195,634; and, AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to execute the Agreement on the behalf of the City, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Recognize a receivable in the amount of $184,649 and establish appropriation accounts within the JAJB Grant Fund 45X, Department 46, as follows:
|
Account |
Title |
Amount |
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|
|
|
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E146 |
Mayor's Office Salaries |
$9,232 |
|
E203 |
Supplies and Travel |
$300 |
|
E201 |
Contractual Services - County |
$175,117 |
|
|
|
|
b. Transfer cash in the amount of $20,517 from Fund No. 100/46, Account No. 3040, Contractual Services to JABG Fund No. 45X/46, Account No. E201, Contractual Services - County, to provide the required cash match for the 2008-09 JABG Award.
c. Transfer cash in an amount not to exceed $9,232 from JABG Fund No. 45X/46, Account No. E146, Mayor's Office Salaries, to Fund No. 100/46, Account No. 1020, Salaries Grant Reimbursed, to reimburse the General Fund for JABG related expenditures.
d. Transfer cash in an amount not to exceed $195,634 from JABG Fund No. 45X/46, Account No. E201, Contractual Services - County, to reimburse the County of Los Angeles in accordance with the Professional Services Agreement.
5. AUTHORIZE the Mayor's Office to prepare Controller's instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that acceptance of the 2008-09 JABG award in the amount of $184,649 will provide support for the CLEAR site in Ramona Gardens/Hollenbeck Gang Reduction and Youth Development Zone. A General Fund cash match of $20,517 will be provided from the Mayor's Office Contractual Services account. The above recommendations are in compliance with City financial policies in that one time revenues will support one-time expenditures.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 23-45
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (23) - REFERRED TO BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Roll Call #11 - Motion (Parks - Zine) Adopted to Refer, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PRESENTATIONS by various City Departments and outside economic advisors to discuss the impact of the current financial market crisis on all aspects of the City’s budget, reports from the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) on various Council initiatives, and related matters; consideration of proposed measures and introduction of motions:
CAO
CLA
City Treasurer
Office of Finance
LACERS, General Manager
Fire and Police Pension System, General Manager
Outside Economic Advisors
REPORT from the CAO and CLA on the following Council initiatives:
a. Motion (Parks - Greuel, Council file No. 05-2514) - Improved collection rate for the payment of fees or other amounts owed for City services from individuals, as well as insurance companies and Medi-Cal.
b. Motion (Greuel - Parks, Council file No. 07-1886) - Centralizing the City's billing functions by City staff or referral to an outside collection agency, and possible changes in the frequency of billing and collections.
c. Motion (Parks - Greuel, Council file No. 07-0467) - Examining all General Fund and Special Fund revenue streams to determine if the City is receiving its full share of property tax, sales tax, grants, refunds, and court fines.
d. Motion (Parks - Smith, Council file No. 07-0465) - Examining the City's processes for collecting debt due to the City via direct payment, litigation or any other mechanism, as applicable.
e. Motion (Hahn - Parks - et al., Council file No. 08-0792) - Revenue Day options.
f. Motion (Smith - Rosendahl, Council file No. 08-2502) - Impact of the financial market meltdown on the City's investment portfolios and its pension and retirement plans.
g. Motion (Hahn - Parks, Council file No. 08-0411) - Oil extraction fee.
h. Follow up actions from the Ad Hoc Committee on Public Debt, Bonds and Financing's discussion of issuance of debt, in terms of its direct impact on the City's General Fund and Special Fund budgets.
(Continued from Council meeting of October 21, 2008)
ITEM NO. (24) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Roll Call #6 - Motion (LaBonge - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcon, Hahn and Smith (3)
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Mid-City/Exposition LRT Project Segment A2 Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated September 17, 2008.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JANUARY 20, 2009 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Mid-City/Exposition LRT Project Segment A2 Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $43,933.03 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2009-10 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: January 12, 2009)
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Weiss - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Hahn, Huizar, Reyes and Smith (5)
(Items 25a-25o)
ITEM NO. (25) - 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 November 10, 2008:
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a. Property at 12309 West Moorpark Street (Case No. 185413).
Assessor I.D. No. 2364-017-047
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 7, 2008)
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b. Property at 6504 North Woodman Avenue (Case No. 179675).
Assessor I.D. No. 2329-002-003
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 29, 2008)
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c. Property at 1419 West 66th Street (Case No. 114810).
Assessor I.D. No. 6015-009-021
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 19, 2007)
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d. Property at 3007 South Brighton Avenue (Case No. 8196).
Assessor I.D. No. 5053-031-031
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 10, 2005)
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e. Property at 933 West 79th Street (Case No. 137428).
Assessor I.D. No. 6020-013-027
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on September 13, 2007)
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f. Property at 1425 East 41st Street (Case No. 95657).
Assessor I.D. No. 5116-011-019
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 22, 2007)
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g. Property at 751 East 76th Place (Case No. 32451).
Assessor I.D. No. 6023-018-018
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 25, 2007)
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h. Property at 1260 East 54th Street (Case No. 8518).
Assessor I.D. No. 5104-015-004
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 21, 2005)
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i. Property at 933 West 56th Street (Case No. 79282).
Assessor I.D. No. 5001-009-020
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 1, 2007)
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j. Property at 4025 South Adair Street (Case No. 125750).
Assessor I.D. No. 5113-023-014
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 14, 2007)
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k. Property at 1627 South Second Avenue (Case No. 14121).
Assessor I.D. No. 5072-033-018
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 19, 2007)
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l. Property at 7924 South Airport Boulevard (Case No. 184695).
Assessor I.D. No. 4105-016-008
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 14, 2008)
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m. Property at 3468 East Seventh Street (Case No. 25994).
Assessor I.D. No. 5188-020-002
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 1, 2006)
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n. Property at 1535 East Denni Street (Case No. 7814).
Assessor I.D. No. 7425-030-020
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 2, 2005)
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o. Property at 1419 East 111th Street (Case No. 158152).
Assessor I.D. No. 6070-007-023
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on December 27, 2007)
ITEM NO. (26) - CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 25, 2008
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Cardenas - Rosendahl) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10);
Absent: Alarcon, Hahn, Huizar, Reyes and Smith (5)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, AD HOC COMMITTEE ON GANG VIOLENCE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT relative to the Safe Passages/Kid Watch LA Programs.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the October 17, 2008 Commission for Children, Youth and Their Families report relative to the Safe Passages Program/Kid Watch LA Programs.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (27) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Roll Call #10 - Motion (Cardenas - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Alarcon, Hahn, Perry and
Smith (4)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, AD HOC COMMITTEE ON GANG VIOLENCE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT relative to grant funding in connection with the 2008-09 Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) Program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police or designee to accept the grant award of $428,125 from the Los Angeles County Probation Department (LACPD) for the 2008-09 JJCPA Program for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police or designee to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008-09 with the LACPD, for the period of July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 for a total of $428,125, subject to the City Attorney as to form and legality.
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish an appropriation account, account number to be determined by the Controller, within the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Fund No. 339 for the receipt and disbursement of 2008-09 JJCPA grant funds.
4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit the grant receipts in Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined.
5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to increase appropriations, as needed, from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amount, as follows:
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Account |
Title |
Amount |
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1092 |
Salaries Overtime - Sworn Police |
$325,625 |
|
1090 |
Salaries Overtime - Civilian Police |
12,500 |
|
4430 |
Uniforms |
80,000 |
|
6010 |
Office and Administration |
10,000 |
|
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|
|
|
|
Total |
$428,125 |
6. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare the Controller’s instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the JJCPA program costs are fully reimbursable by the grant and approval of the recommendations is in compliance with the City's Financial Policies as one-time revenue are used for one-time expenses.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (28) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, AD HOC COMMITTEE ON GANG VIOLENCE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT relative to the October 9, 2008 meeting of the Los Angeles County Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC) and funding levels awarded to the City by the Los Angeles County Probation Department.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the October 17, 2008 Commission for Children, Youth and Their Families report relative to the October 9, 2008 meeting of the Los Angeles County JJCC and funding levels awarded to the City by the Los Angeles County Probation Department in connection with the Schif - Cardenas Crime Prevention Act of 2000.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (29) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE relative to a proposed taxicab consultant study that will review the City's Taxicab Regulatory Program.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Greuel - Perry):
1. APPROVE the Scope of Work, as amended by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report dated October 31, 2008, which details the tasks and responsibilities to be undertaken by the selected consultant to conduct an independent review of the City's Taxicab Regulatory Program.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of the 2010 Taxicab Re-Franchising Plan incorporating the approved Scope of Work.
3. DIRECT the LADOT to report back with the recommended consultant.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The department proposes to cover all costs for the RFP from the Transportation Regulation and Enforcement Trust Fund No. 596/94. Full estimated costs for the conduct of the Scope of Work will not be known until after proposals are received in response to the RFP.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (30) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION - FORTHWITH
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) relative to executing a Predevelopment Loan Agreement in the amount of $3,668,000 with Sunset & Gordon Investors LLC for the Sunset Gordon Mixed-Use Project.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, CRA, or designee, to execute a Predevelopment Loan Agreement in the amount of $3,668,000 with Sunset & Gordon Investors LLC for the Sunset Gordon Mixed-Use Project located at 5939 Sunset Boulevard, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA reports that there is no impact to the City’s General Fund as a result of this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
(Item Nos. 31-32)
ITEM NO. (31) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to the 2006 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Task Force Readiness Cooperative Agreement grant extension for expenses and the purchase of program equipment by the Fire Department.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $25,000 from Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 1012 (Salaries, Sworn) to Fund No. 335/38, Account No. 006R, to support the necessary expense and purchase of equipment items that will be reimbursed by the FEMA grant.
2. AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to deposit the FEMA grant funds received under this cooperative agreement into Fund No. 335/38 (Fire Department Grants).
3. TRANSFER FEMA grant funds, from Fund No. 335/38 to Fund No. 100/38, Accounts 1010 (General Salaries), 1012 (Sworn Salaries), and 1098 (Overtime Variable Staffing) based on Fire Department submissions to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) documenting actual costs incurred for this FEMA USAR no-match Cooperative Agreement Program through the end of the extended grant term of March 31, 2009.
4. TRANSFER the uncommitted balance of advanced funds as of June 1, 2009 from Fund No. 335/38, Appropriation Account No. 006R to Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 1012 (Sworn Salaries) to meet payroll need.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The extension of time for the use of the FEMA grant funds is consistent with City financial policies in that Federal grant funds will be used for one-time expenses of the USAR task force.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (32) - ADOPTED
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CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PERRY - HAHN) relative to funding for a traffic safety plan that identifies concepts to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and transit use in Westlake.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to:
a. Receive two Caltrans Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) grants in an amount of $750,004 ($499,004 in SRTS Cycle One [Fiscal Year (FY) 2007-08] and $251,000 in Cycle Two [FY 2008-09]), which will implement the SRTS Program at six selected elementary schools and adopt the program at 25 schools located in South Los Angeles.
b. Receive a $247,500 grant under Caltrans Environmental Justice: Context-Sensitive Planning (FY 2008-09) on behalf of the Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP) to develop a traffic safety plan that identifies concepts to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and transit use in Westlake.
c. Expend $24,750 from Proposition A Fund No. 385 Transit Education Account No. 265 as the required match funding for the Caltrans Environmental Justice: Context-Sensitive Planning grant.
d. Negotiate and execute an agreement between the City of Los Angeles and the co-applicant, CCNP, for the implementation of the Caltrans Environmental Justice grant, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
e. Determine that, in accordance to Charter Section 1022, due to the limited scope of work and the extensive experience of CCNP in providing community neighborhood improvement projects with stakeholders, it is more feasible and economical for this work to be done by contactor rather than by City employees.
f. Expend $250,000 from Proposition A Fund No. 385 Transit Education Account No. 265 as front funding for FY 2008-09 for the above projects.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (33) - ADOPTED
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (ZINE - GREUEL) relative to suspending the enforcement of peak hour parking restrictions on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to suspend the enforcement of peak hour parking restrictions on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
2. INSTRUCT the LADOT to report to Council prior to Thanksgiving 2008 with a plan to implement this direction, including a plan for community outreach.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (34) - RECEIVE AND FILE
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Cardenas - Greuel) Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (10);
Absent: Alarcon, Hahn, Huizar, Reyes and Smith (5)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (ALARCON - HAHN) relative to the City's position on S. 3486 (Feingold) and H.R. 6941 (McDermott).
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:
a. SUPPORT of U.S. Senator Feingold's bill to establish the "Commission on Measures of Household Economic Security" (S. 3486), which will conduct a study and submit a report containing recommendations to establish and report economic statistics that reflect the economic status and well-being of American households.
b. SUPPORT of the recently introduced legislation by U.S. Congressman McDermott's bill to update the federal poverty measure to accurately reflect the economic needs and realities of American families in the 21st century, the "Measuring American Poverty Act of 2008" (H.R. 6941).
c. REQUEST that the federal government create an extensive report that better reflects the status of the American economy and of individual American households.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules and Government Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
(Continued from Council meeting of October 15, 2008)
Roll Call #16 - Motion (Parks - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Hahn, Perry, Smith and Wesson (5)
(Items 35a-35jj)
ITEM NO. (35) - ADOPTED
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 (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Theater for Children - The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood on October 23 and 28, 2008, November 4-5, November 11-13, and November 18-20, 2008 and December 2 and 4, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $11,045).
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b. MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to declaring the For All Time on November 6-9, November 12-16, and November 19-23, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $600).
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c. MOTION (REYES - PERRY) relative to declaring the Olympic Community Police Station Dedication Ceremony on January 17, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,000).
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d. MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to declaring the L.A. Earthquake Get Ready Rally on November 14, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $350).
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e. MOTION (CARDENAS - ZINE) relative to declaring the First Annual San Fernando Valley Children’s Day, A Salute to Kids on November 22, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,000).
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f. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the First Annual Heroes of Hope Run and Walk on November 23, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,158).
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g. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the Fourth Annual Power by Number Run/Walk on November 16, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $7,177).
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h. MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to declaring the Microsoft Event on November 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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i. MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to declaring the Eighth Anniversary Veterans Day Parade and Community Fair on November 8, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,292).
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j. MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to declaring the Paper Project Magazine Event on November 6, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs pertaining to this event).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Roll Call #17 - Motion (Parks - Rosendahl) Adopted to Receive and File, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Hahn, Perry, Smith and Wesson (5)
(Item no. 35k)
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k. MOTION (REYES - PERRY) relative to declaring the Madonna Concert on November 6-7, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $6,000).
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l. MOTION (WEISS - WESSON) relative to declaring the Disaster Preparedness Safety Fair on November 23, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,008).
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m. MOTION (GARCETTI - REYES) relative to declaring the A Day at the River on November 8, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
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n. MOTION (LABONGE - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the 22nd Annual 2K Run 4 FUN Festival at Griffith Park on December 13, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,347). This action does not include the waiver of fees and costs that may be associated with the use of facilities under the jurisdiction of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners.
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o. MOTION (LABONGE - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Annual Miracle Mile Run on September 27, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).
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p. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Celebrating a Decade of El Dia de los Muertos Event on November 7, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,433).
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q. MOTION (WESSON - REYES) relative to declaring the 25th Anniversary LANA Neighborhood Party on November 8, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,638).
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r. MOTION (GREUEL - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Von’s Room Gives Back event on December 21, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,672).
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s. MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Hellboy 2 Event on November 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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t. MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Super Model Magazine event on November 12, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
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u. MOTION (SMITH - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the St. John Baptist de la Salle Church’s 22nd Annual International Festival on May 16-17, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $6,739).
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v. MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Net Jets event on November 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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w. MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Kung Fu Panda & Secrets of the Furious Five DVD Release on November 9, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
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x. MOTION (LABONGE - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Angels on the Run Half Marathon on December 7, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).
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y. MOTION (ZINE for CARDENAS - SMITH) relative to declaring the Mayor’s Day of Service on November 22, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $9,162).
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z. MOTION (ZINE for CARDENAS - SMITH) relative to declaring the Third Annual Lighting of the Valley’s Christmas Tree on December 7, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,000).
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aa. MOTION (LABONGE - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the City of Angels Half-Marathon on December 7, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).
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bb. MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Bolt Premiere on November 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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cc. MOTION (GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Bolt Premiere After Party on November 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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dd. MOTION (LABONGE for PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the Street Renaming for Dr. Betty Price on November 16, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,343).
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ee. MOTION (HUIZAR - HAHN) relative to declaring the Old Memories Car Show on June 7, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,786).
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ff. MOTION (HUIZAR - REYES) relative to declaring the Santa Cecilia Festival and Procession on November 25, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $13,495).
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gg. MOTION (HUIZAR - HAHN) relative to declaring the LAC+USC Transition on November 7-8, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $6,108).
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hh. MOTION (HUIZAR - ALARCON) relative to declaring the Fourth Annual Multicultural Parade on November 23, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,994).
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ii. MOTION (HUIZAR - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Second Annual LAUSD 5K/1K Run Walk on November 22, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,636).
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jj. MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Hollywood Santa Parade on November 30, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $94,000).
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Weiss - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Hahn, Huizar, Reyes and Smith (5)
(Item Nos. 36-37)
ITEM NO. (36) - ADOPTED
MOTION (REYES - PERRY) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the deaths of Steven Munoz and Luis Rodriguez on October 12, 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 deaths of Steven Munoz and Luis Rodriguez on October 12, 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
MOTION (REYES - 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 Freddy Caranza on March 11, 2008.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Freddy Caranza on March 11, 2008.
2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.
ITEM NO. (38) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
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MOTION (ROSENDAHL - GARCETTI) relative to funding for the installation of tsunami signs in the coastal areas of Council District 11.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $3,240 in the Council District 11 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Emergency Operations Fund No. 392/34, Account No. 6010 for the purpose of installation of tsunami signs in the coastal areas of Council District 11.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to make any technical corrections or clarifications as may be necessary to implement the intent of the Motion.
ITEM NO. (39) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (CARDENAS - ZINE) relative to funding for watering newly planted trees in or around City rights of way in the Council District Six area of Van Nuys.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the expenditure of $15,000 from the Council District Six portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund to supplement tree watering services for one year in the Council District Six area of Van Nuys.
2. TRANSFER $15,000 from the Council District Six portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to Pacoima Graffiti Busters to fund watering of trees solely for the benefit of Council District Six.
3. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to make technical changes to clarify and to implement the intent of the Motion.
ITEM NO. (40) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (HUIZAR - ALARCON) relative to funds for various community projects in Council District Fourteen.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $75,000 in the Council District Fourteen portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50, to the Council District Fourteen portion of the Council Fund No. 100/28, Account No. 1010, to provide additional funding for all related expenses associated with eligible community projects in Council District Fourteen.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to make any technical corrections or clarifications as may be necessary to implement the intent of the Motion.
ITEM NO. (41) - ADOPTED
MOTION (GREUEL - LABONGE) relative to transferring funds for the construction necessary to expand the Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s (LADOT) coin counting operation.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the appropriation and transfer of $712,293 from Special Parking Revenue Fund No. 363/94 to General Services Fund No. 100/40 to undertake the construction necessary to expand the LADOT’s coin counting operation, as follows:
|
Account |
Title |
Amount
|
|
1014 |
Construction Salaries |
$144,999 |
|
1097 |
Overtime Construction |
$16,999 |
|
1101 |
Hiring Hall Construction |
$259,997 |
|
1121 |
Hiring Hall Fringe Benefits |
$100,999 |
|
1191 |
Hiring Hall Overtime |
$17,000 |
|
3180 |
Construction Materials and Supplies |
$172,299
|
2. DIRECT the Department of General Services to return any uncommitted advances at the end of fiscal year 2008-09 to Special Parking Revenue Fund No. 363/94.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make technical corrections as necessary to implement the Council’s intentions.
(Item Nos. 42-43)
ITEM NO. (42) - ADOPTED
EXEMPTION and MOTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring a shelter crisis and making findings pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.81.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that, based on the information stated in the Motion, this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under City CEQA Guidelines Article II, Section 1, and State CEQA guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can been seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
2. RESOLVE, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.81, that the City:
a. Recognize and declare a homeless shelter crisis.
b. Designate the shelters cited in the Motion as temporary shelters for the homeless from December 2008 through March 2009.
c. Adopt the following findings:
1) An emergency exists which affects the health and safety of homeless persons.
2) A shelter for the homeless in the proposed locations would contribute to the alleviation of the shelter crisis.
3) The project is consistent with the various elements of the General Plan.
4) The project would have no substantial adverse impact on properties or improvements in the surrounding neighborhood.
5) There is not an over-concentration of shelters for the homeless in the surrounding area.
6) The land uses and development in the immediate vicinity of the subject site will not constitute an immediate or potential hazard to occupants of the shelter.
ITEM NO. (43) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to the purchase and installation of Zero and Ultra Low Flow Water Urinals for the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the LACC, to:
a. Accept funds in the amount of $124,685.78 from the Metropolitan Water District to purchase and install Zero and Ultra Low Flow Water Urinals throughout the LACC.
b. Deposit the funds into the Convention Center Resource Revenue Fund No. 725/48, Revenue Source Code 4189.
c. Appropriate those funds from Fund No. 725 as follows:
1) Fund No. 100/48, Account No. 9150 Building Additions and Modifications in the amount of $105,685.78 to be used for the purchase of the Zero and Ultra Low Flow Water Urinals.
2) Fund No. 100/48, Account No. 1090 Salaries Overtime in the amount of $19,000 to be used to fund the necessary LACC staff for the installation of the fixtures.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make any technical corrections or clarifications to effectuate the intent of the Motion and ensure proper compliance with the provisions of the incentive from the Metropolitan Water District.
ITEM NO. (44) - ADOPTED
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (ROSENDAHL - GREUEL) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings to vacate an approximately 225-foot portion of Ventura Boulevard along the southerly side approximately 30 feet wide between Whitsett and Fairway Avenues.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law to vacate an approximately 225-foot portion of Ventura Boulevard along the southerly side approximately 30 feet wide between Whitsett and Fairway Avenues.
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
3. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested areas to the Public Works Committee.
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council’s consideration at the appropriate time under the City’s Street Vacation procedures.
(Continued from Council meeting of November 4, 2008)
Roll Call #14 - Motion (Huizar - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Hahn, Perry, Smith and Wesson (5)
ITEM NO. (45) - ADOPTED
et al. FINAL MAPS in the various Council Districts.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the Final Maps and ADOPT the City Engineer Reports as detailed in the various listed Council files, including bonds, agreements, contracts and other related issues, as specified:
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a. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 60658 for property located at 4715 South Ocean Front Walk lying northerly of Quarterdeck Street and westerly of Pacific Avenue.
(Bond No. C-114733)
Applicants: Jill C. Latimer Trust
Yale Partners
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b. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 63467 for property located at 1425 Detroit Street, lying westerly of Detroit Street and northerly of De Longpre Avenue.
Applicants: 1425 Detroit Street, LLC
Mardiros Markarian
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c. PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2006-0009 for property located at 120 West Imperial Highway lying westerly of Main Street.
(Bond No. C-114734)
(Quimby Fee: $8,924)
Applicants: Enterprise Homeownership Partners
Olen D. Murrey
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
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MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Harvest Festival 2008 on November 15, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
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MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Project Homeless Connect on December 4, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,000).
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MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Day Reporting Center Grand Opening Ceremony on November 21, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
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MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the 36th Annual American Music Awards on November 23, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $20,000).
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MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the First Annual Touch of Love, Thanksgiving Day on November 27, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,040).
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MOTION (REYES - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Camino Nuevo Charter Academy Dance Studio Grand Opening on November 21, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,000).
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MOTION (REYES - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the People In Progress Thanksgiving Celebration on November 23, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,000).
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MOTION (ROSENDAHL - REYES) relative to declaring the 16th Annual Veterans Holiday Celebration on December 7, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,118).
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MOTION (ROSENDAHL - REYES) relative to declaring the Chanuka Carnival on December 8, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,326).
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MOTION (PARKS for HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Thanksgiving Dinner for the Homeless and Community on November 25, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
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MOTION (PARKS for HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Thanksgiving Dinner for the Homeless and Community on November 27, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
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MOTION (PARKS for HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the San Pedro Girls Softball Tournament on November 14-16, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,348).
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MOTION (PARKS for HAHN - GREUEL) relative to declaring the 43rd Annual Watts/Willowbrook Christmas Parade on December 6, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $8,250).
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MOTION (PARKS for HAHN - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Weymouth Corners Annual Christmas Open House on December 5, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,260).
MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Tyron Howell and attempted murder of Christopher Anthony Baker for an additional six months.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
REAFFIRM Councils findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the death of Tyron Howell and attempted murder of Christopher Anthony Baker (Council action of October 16, 2006, CF 06-0010-S39) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the offer of reward by the Office of the City Clerk and, further, that the sum of $75,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.
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MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to a lease agreement for the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council at 2898 Rowena Avenue, Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90039.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the executed Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, through the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (on behalf of the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council) and Mr. David Haerle, the terms and conditions outlined in the Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement dated October 20, 2008, attached to the Council file.
MOTION (WEISS - GARCETTI) relative to funding for DNA testing.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $250,000 from the Council District Five portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D to Fund No. 100/70 (Police) Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for DNA testing.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer, or designee, to make technical corrections or clarifications that may be necessary to implement the intent of this action.
MOTION (ZINE - PERRY) relative to approving a transfer of funds to pay for various necessary services provided by the Department of General Services for a special reception for the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROPRIATE $390 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, as follows: $268 to Account No. 1090 (Salaries - Overtime) and $122 to Account No. 1070 (Salaries - As Needed), for services in connection with the December 2, 2008 Council District Three special reception for the Los Angeles County Bar Association in the City Hall Tom Bradley Room -- said funds to be reimbursed to the General Fund by the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
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MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to amending Council action in connection with the naming of an intersection as Dr. Betty Price Square.
Recommendation for Council action:
AMEND the Council action of March 25, 2008 relative to the naming of the intersection of 79th Street and New Hampshire Avenue as “Dr. Betty Price Square” to change the location of this square from the intersection of 79th Street and New Hampshire Avenue to the intersection of 79th Street and Budlong Avenue.
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MOTION (WESSON - ZINE) relative to reaffirming Council action in connection with the Special Event declaration for the Culver City Farmers’ Market.
Recommendation for Council action:
REAFFIRM the Council actions of December 20, 2006 and January 8, 2008 relative to the Special Event declaration for the Culver City Farmers’ Market, and READOPT the fee waiver, street closure, departmental instructions, and other provisions contained therein for an additional period of six month from the date of expiration of the current six-month period.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS
Upon her request, and without objection, Councilmember Perry was excused to arrive at 12:00 p.m. for the Council session of December 2, 2008 due to Personal business.
Upon his request, and without objection, Councilmember Alarcon was excused from the Council session of December 2, 2008 due to City business.
Upon his request, and without objection, Councilmember Alarcon was excused from the Council sessions of January 13, 14 and 16, 2009 due to City business.
Upon his request, and without objection, Councilmember Cardenas was excused from the Council sessions of December 10, 12, 16 and 17, 2008 due to City business.
Upon his request, and without objection, Councilmember LaBonge was excused to arrive at 11:30 a.m. for the Council session of December 17, 2008 due to City business.
Upon his request, and without objection, Councilmember Garcetti was excused from the Council sessions of January 16, 20 and 21, 2009 due to Personal business.
Upon her request, and without objection, Councilmember Hahn was excused from the Council sessions of December 9 and 10, 2008 due to City business.
Upon her request, and without objection, Councilmember Hahn was excused from the Council sessions of January 20 and 21, 2009 due to City business.
Upon her request, and without objection, Councilmember Hahn was excused to leave at 11:00 a.m. from the Council session of January 23, 2009 due to City business.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
08-2603 - Joyce Perkins Greuel
Richard Mossler Rosendahl
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
08-2604 - Kathy Rodgers Wesson
Gloria Byrd Wesson
Jackie Tatum LaBonge - Parks - Wesson - All Coucilmembers
Richard Bob Cardenas - All Councilmembers
W. Joe King Greuel
Lois Medlock Parks for Perry
Pete Newell Huizar - LaBonge - All Councilmembers
Ayes, Cardenas, Greuel, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Reyes, Rosendahl, Weiss, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Alarcon, Hahn, Perry, Smith 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
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10:15 am
- - - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - - -
10:15 A.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER
AS COUNCIL RECESSES ITS REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL - Members present: Cardenas, Greuel, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Rosendahl, Weiss, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Alarcon, Hahn, Huizar, Reyes and Smith (5).
ROLL CALL NUMBER (#) - INDICATES THE ORDER IN WHICH THE ITEMS WERE ACTED
UPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
Item for Which Public Hearing Has Not Been Held - Item 46
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (46) - ADOPTED - FORTHWITH
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Rosendahl - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Hahn, Perry, Smith, Wesson (5)
RESOLUTION relative to the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor, dated November 15, 2008 due to the wildfire that has burned in excess of 2,600 acres with resulting damages in the Sylmar area, 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 area; 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; 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; requesting that the Governor declare the existence of a disaster for purposes of providing assistance to the City of Los Angeles from State and/or Federal resources; and, requesting the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors to proclaim a declaration of disaster.
(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.)
Councilmember Huizar moved, seconded by Councilmember Reyes, that the Special Council meeting adjourn.
Ayes, Cardenas, Greuel, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Reyes, Rosendahl, Weiss, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Alarcon, Hahn, Perry, Smith and Wesson (5).
Whereupon the Special Council meeting did adjourn.
ATTEST: Karen E. Kalfayan, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL