Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Wednesday, December 3, 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, Huizar, LaBonge, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Alarcon, Hahn, Parks, Weiss and Wesson (5).
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 26, 2008
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 26
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) - MOTION ADOPTED TO GRANT APPLICATION - FORTHWITH - SEE FOLLOWING
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HEARING COMMENTS relative to application for determination of “Public Convenience or Necessity” for alcohol sales for off-site consumption at Arco AM/PM.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Arco AM/PM located at 6804 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood, 91605, will serve the “Public Convenience or Necessity” and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of “Public Convenience or Necessity” for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 6804 Vineland Avenue.
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.
Applicant: Lourab, Inc. (Rabi Kalek, representative)
TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 5, 2009
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 17, 2008)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 2-9
Roll Call #9 - Motion (Alarcon - Hahn) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Weiss (1)
(Item Nos. 2-3)
ITEM NO. (2) - CONTINUED TO JANUARY 6, 2009
EDUCATION AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requiring members of Neighborhood Councils that participate in the filing of Neighborhood Council files to file a financial disclosure form.
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Smith - Garcetti):
AMEND the prior Council action in Council file No. 08-0351 to read as follows:
APPROVE that the City shall facilitate the filing of Council files by Neighborhood Councils with the following provisions:
a. This shall be a two-year pilot project.
b. Neighborhood Councils may submit up to three Council files per calendar year.
c. A Council file submission requires the support of a second Neighborhood Council.
d. These files will be identified as Neighborhood Council Files.
e. No financial disclosure form shall be required of the members of a Neighborhood Council participating in the filing of a Neighborhood Council File.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Ethics Commission. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: Yes*
General Comments: Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council
ITEM NO. (3) - CONTINUED TO JANUARY 6, 2009
EDUCATION AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to procedures and guidelines for submitting Neighborhood Council Files.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the submission process for Neighborhood Councils to initiate Council Files, including:
a. Completing a Neighborhood Council File Submission Sheet and attaching documentation of the Neighborhood Council Board Action (Resolution or Minutes).
b. Filing the completed Neighborhood Council File Submission Sheet and attachments with the City Clerk.
2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to create a Neighborhood Council File only when all of the above required criteria have been verified, and refer the matter to the appropriate City Council Committee for consideration, consistent with established referral procedures.
3. INSTRUCT the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) to provide the training and resources to facilitate this activity as much as possible.
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk, DONE, and the Ethics Commission to report back in six months with a status report on the Neighborhood Council File pilot project.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no negative fiscal impact to the General Fund associated with the above actions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (4) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Cardenas - Parks) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (14); Absent: Weiss (1)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s future cable Public, Educational and Governmental Access (PEG Access).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE Option No. 1 as detailed in the June 16, 2008 Joint Board of Information Technology Commissioners/Municipal Access Policy Board report, attached to the Committee report.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer or the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: Yes*
For Proposal: Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council
(Continued from Council meeting of November 25, 2008)
ADOPTED
AMENDIING MOTION (HUIZAR - ROSENDAHL)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST that the Information Technology Agency (ITA) and City Attorney report to Council in closed session relative the legal ramifications of the City Attorney's lawsuit against Time Warner.
2. INSTRUCT the Chief of Legislative Analyst, City Administrative Officer and REQUEST that the Community Development Department and ITA to report within a week relative to the status of the Boyle Heights Technology Center studio production facility and potential funding sources that could be used to maintain existing staff positions at this site, which is the only one of the 14 access centers in the City that is located on public property.
ADOPTED
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - WESSON)
Recommendations for Council action:
REFER the following issues to the Budget and Finance Committee:
a. Funding from the Technology Development Account for public access studios (entire program) to the Budget and Finance Committee to look at the 40 percent.
b. That the channel designated as the electronic bulletin board be moved to a public access channel as soon as possible when funding is available.
ITEM NO. (5) - ADOPTED
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the re-exemption of one Principal Project Coordinator position and one Senior Project Coordinator position for the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the re-exemption of one position of Principal Project Coordinator and one position of Senior Project Coordinator for the DONE, from the Civil Service Provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b) (1).
2. DIRECT the Personnel Department to work with the DONE to explore the feasibility of converting the above two exempt positions to civil service.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 9, 2008
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 9, 2008)
ITEM NO. (6) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #10 - Motion (Perry - Parks) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (14); Absent: Weiss (1)
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the development of a University of Southern California (USC) University Park Campus Specific Plan.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Parks - Perry):
1. DIRECT the Planning Department, working with the First, Eighth and Ninth Council Districts, and in coordination with the Community Redevelopment Agency, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Building and Safety, and other City agencies as appropriate, to develop a USC University Park Specific Plan.
2. DIRECT the Planning Department, in coordination with the abovementioned Council Districts and City agencies, to prepare the Specific Plan with full citizen input and participation in the drafting of the Specific Plan and recommend any amendments to the applicable Community Plans as may be required to achieve the broad objective identified in the Motion, for the area under consideration attached to the Motion as Exhibit A.
3. DIRECT the Planning Department to provide a status report on the progress of implementation approximately every 60 days to the South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission and submit a draft plan to the City Planning Commission for consideration before January 2010, subject to delays beyond the control of the City.
4. DIRECT the Planning Department to prepare a nexus impact study in conjunction with the environmental impact report to assess the impacts of specific plan development on public infrastructure, facilities, and services and plan for the provision by applicant(s) of such facilities to be phased with development.
5. APPROVE amendments submitted by the Planning Department, Community Planning Bureau, as submitted in the Planning and Land Use Management Committee and attached to Council file No. 08-2620, that achieves the following: a) Ensures that through the Specific Plan, a unified vision is fostered for USC and the community making the Specific Plan a benefit for USC and the community; and, b) ensures the Specific Plan is consistent with the Community Plan Update currently being conducted.
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.
(Continued from Council meeting of November 26, 2008)
ADOPTED
MOTION ADOPTED AS AMENDED (PARKS - REYES - PERRY)
Recommendation for Council action:
ADD the following recommendations:
6. DIRECT the Planning Department to develop a Specific Plan solely for Master Planning Subareas One, Two and Three as defined by the USC University Park Campus Master Plan and referenced in Exhibit A. One of the objectives is to promote integration and connectivity between the University Park campus and the surrounding urban community. USC will provide full cost recovery to the Planning Department for work on the Specific Plan.
7. DIRECT the Planning Department, with the assistance of the City Attorney, and in consultation with the Chief Legislative Analyst, to work with USC on a development agreement to accompany the Specific Plan, particularly for the planned development associated with Project Site District 3 which may include the construction of 5,000 students beds, a 150 room hotel and 250,000 square feet of retail. The development agreement could possibly include but not be limited to: a local hire agreement for construction and permanent jobs, Green and LEED building features/certification, a revolving loan fund for the creation of affordable housing, a loan fund for a housing rehabilitation program, provisions for the applicable commercial developments to remain on the tax roles, and the establishment of preferential parking districts in residential areas adjacent to campus.
8. DIRECT the Planning Department to
concurrently work with USC on a nexus study for the for the larger community
area surrounded by USC which is bounded by the following streets: Washington
Boulevard to the north, Grand Avenue to the east, Normandie Avenue to the west
and Vernon Avenue to the south with the understanding that the area may be further
refined by the such studies. Costs associated with the nexus study will be
funded by USC in an amount not to exceed the reasonable costs of such study as
mutually agreed by the City and USC. The nexus study should analyze affordable
housing, green space, parking car-sharing opportunities and infrastructure
needs in the abovementioned area as it relates to the impacts of the proposed
new development in the specific plan area. The findings of the nexus study can
*will be utilized to mitigate potentially significant impacts of the new
development occurring in the proposed University Park Campus Specific Plan and
for the development implementation programs to be incorporated in the updates
of the adjacent South Los Angeles and Southeast Los Angeles Community Plans
which are currently underway and expected to be completed in 2010. The City
has an opportunity to fashion a more inclusive neighborhood in South Los
Angeles consistent with the pillars of New Urbanism where university students,
faculty and staff as well as community residents and stakeholders endeavor to
maximize benefits, minimize harm and address areas of common concern
(walkability, traffic, parking, housing, community health and safety). The
nexus study is intended to provide a clearer understanding of the needs of the
greater areas and help to implement planning tools that will address various
items including but not limited to urban design, incentives for affordable
housing on transportation/commercials corridors, and a preferential parking
district or parking overlay zone. The nexus study will provide the foundation
to potentially implement planning tools such as an overlay zone, specific plan,
pedestrian oriented districted and/or other appropriate planning tools for the
area.
9. DIRECT the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) of Los Angeles and the City Attorney's Office work with USC on the potential of amending the original Hoover Project Area portion of the Exposition/University Park Project Area. The original Hoover Project Area is set to expire in 2011. Without amending the Exposition/University Park Project Area the potential to capture CRA Low and Moderate Income Housing Tax Increment funds as well as CRA General Tax Increment from the proposed hotel/conference center and retail uses in Project Site District 3 could not be realized.
10. DIRECT the Planning Department and the CRA to take such other actions within their authority to carry out the intended purposes of this motion and the proposed Specific Plan, included but not limited to other entitlements and discretionary and ministerial approvals and to undertake any of the efforts directed by this motion an expedited manner to implement this high priority project.
11. DIRECT the Planning Department to incorporate the proposed USC Specific Plan location and boundaries as reflected in the attached revised Exhibit A map per added recommendation no. 6 and the greater area noted in added recommendation no. 8 as reflected in the text of this Motion.
(Item Nos. 7-9)
ITEM NO. (7) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a grant award from the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES) for the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Project Safe Neighborhoods Program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, or designee, to:
a. Accept the 2008-09 Project Safe Neighborhoods Program grant award in the amount of $50,497 from OES for the period October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009.
b. Execute an award agreement for the 2008-09 Project Safe Neighborhoods Program grant award, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to set up grant receivable of $50,497 and establish an appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70 for the disbursement of Project Safe Neighborhoods grant funds.
3. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in Fund No. 339/70.
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to increase appropriations up to $50,497, as needed, from Fund No. 339/70 to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts as follows:
|
Account |
Title |
Amount |
|
1012 |
Sworn Salaries |
$42,645 |
|
1092 |
Sworn Overtime |
7,852 |
|
|
Total |
$50,497 |
5. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative (CAO) Officer to attest by signing the Certification Page of the Award Agreement that the Chief of Police, or designee, is granted authority to sign the Certification of Assurance of Compliance of the grant application and/or Award Agreement, and is duly authorized legally to bind the grant recipient - the LAPD.
6. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Although no matching funds are required for this grant, the City must cover additional sworn salary ($63,978) and fringe benefit ($46,462) costs of $110,440. These costs are already included in the Adopted Budget since the Detective II position is already filled. Acceptance of the grant is in compliance with City financial policies as one-time revenue is used for one-time expenses.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (8) - ADOPTED
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles Police Department affiliation agreement with the Santa Clarita Community College District.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police to execute the accompanying agreement with the Santa Clarita Community College District in which certain training courses are approved for college credit through the District and the City is compensated at a rate of $3.00 per student contact hour per year.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will result in additional General Fund revenue totaling approximately $330,000 per year, with no additional expense on the part of the City.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (9) - ADOPTED
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of a van from the Foothill Volunteer Surveillance Team for use by the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Foothill Division.
Recommendation for Council action:
ACCEPT and APPROVE the donation of a van valued at $18,546.41 from the Foothill Volunteer Surveillance Team for use by authorized personnel at the LAPD's Foothill Division to conduct surveillance, and THANK the donor for this generous donation.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. 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 10-22
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Greuel - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Weiss (1)
(Item Nos. 10-14)
ITEM NO. (10) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
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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 Colfax Avenue and Chandler Boulevard Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated September 3, 2008.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of FEBRUARY 4, 2009 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Colfax Avenue and Chandler Boulevard Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $275.58 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 28, 2009)
ITEM NO. (11) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
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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 El Centro Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated September 3, 2008.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of FEBRUARY 4, 2009 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the El Centro Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $197.76 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 28, 2009)
ITEM NO. (12) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
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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 Hubbard and Fenton Avenues No. 1 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 FEBRUARY 4, 2009 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Hubbard and Fenton Avenues No. 1 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, $3,806.96 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 28, 2009)
ITEM NO. (13) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
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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 Figueroa and 77th Streets 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 FEBRUARY 4, 2009 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Figueroa and 77th Streets 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, $286.39 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 28, 2009)
ITEM NO. (14) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
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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 Main Street between 88th Place and 90th Street 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 12, 2008.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of FEBRUARY 4, 2009 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Main Street between 88th Place and 90th Street 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, $2,496.16 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 28, 2009)
ITEM NO. (15) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Roll Call #11 - Motion (Reyes - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Weiss (1)
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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 Sherbourne and Whitworth Drives 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 11, 2008.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of FEBRUARY 4, 2009 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Sherbourne and Whitworth Drives 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, $283.46 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 28, 2009)
ITEM NO. (16) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
(Item Nos. 16-17)
CONSIDERATION OF THE SIMPLIFIED “DIGEST” prepared by the Ballot Simplification Committee for five proposed Charter amendments appearing on the March 3, 2009, City Primary Nominating ballot, pursuant to the Los Angeles Election Code Section 405:
DISABLED CHILDREN SURVIVOR BENEFIT OF THE FIRE AND POLICE PENSION PLAN
SURVIVOR BENEFIT PURCHASE PROGRAM FOR RETIREES OF THE FIRE AND POLICE PENSION PLAN
FIRE DEPARTMENT INDEPENDENT ASSESSOR
ECONOMIC INCENTIVES FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.
SOLAR ENERGY AND JOB CREATION PROGRAM.
TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 2, 2009
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 17, 2008)
ITEM NO. (17) - ADOPTED - FORTHWITH
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 18, 2008:
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a. Property at 224 East Avenue 42 (Case No. 116999).
Assessor I.D. No. 5467-002-023
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 24, 2007)
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b. Property at 6031 North Cahuenga Boulevard (Case No. 70779).
Assessor I.D. No. 2414-016-014
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 18, 2007)
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c. Property at 1637 West 60th Place (Case No. 27499).
Assessor I.D. No. 6002-017-025
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 8, 2006)
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d. Property at 1135 West 54th Street (Case No. 15129).
Assessor I.D. No. 5002-025-007
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 6, 2006)
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e. Property at 1910 West Park Avenue (Case No. 150654).
Assessor I.D. No. 5404-002-007
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 21, 2008)
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f. Property at 1424 West 227th Street (Case No. 49726).
Assessor I.D. No. 7347-014-008
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 24, 2007)
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g. Property at 563 West 12th Street (Case No. 191387).
Assessor I.D. No. 7454-020-025
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on September 11, 2008)
ITEM NO. (18) - CONTINUED TO JANUARY 6, 2009
Roll Call #9 - Motion (Alarcon - Hahn) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (14); Absent: Weiss (1)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSIONERS (BONC) regarding Neighborhood Council Financial Disclosure Forms.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the implementation of a system-wide, mandatory conflict of interest ethics training for all Neighborhood Councils, with repercussions and consequences to individual board members in non-compliance, the specifics of which will be deliberated, determined and made public at a later date.
2. REQUIRE Neighborhood Council board members to file a modified Form 52 financial disclosure document that details information on their own, as well as their spouse or registered domestic partner’s current or past employment, and any gifts, and any real estate holdings or business interests that only pertain specifically to the Neighborhood Council File in question in order to open a Neighborhood Council File.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BONC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: Yes*
General Comments: Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council
(Education and Neighborhoods Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (19) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #12 - Motion (Parks - Reyes) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Weiss (1)
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 (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Grammy Museum Grand Opening Ceremony on December 5, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
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b. MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Community Big Giveaway Day on December 23, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
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c. MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Our Lady Virgin Mary Celebration on December 7, 2008 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
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d. MOTION (CARDENAS - SMITH) relative to declaring the Gift of Flight at Van Nuys Airport on December 4, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,600).
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e. MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to declaring the Street Festival-Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Cultural Event on December 7, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,848).
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f. MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Seventh Annual District Tree Lighting in Historic Leimert Park on December 1, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,120).
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g. MOTION (REYES - PERRY) relative to declaring the Holiday Community Celebration on December 12, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $6,000).
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h. MOTION (REYES - PERRY) relative to declaring the 64th Annual Northeast Los Angeles Holiday Parade and Winter Festival on December 7, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $8,000).
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i. MOTION (REYES - PERRY) relative to declaring the Lincoln Heights Holiday Parade on December 14, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,000).
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j. MOTION (HAHN for GREUEL - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Tujunga Village Holiday Open House on December 6, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,221).
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k. MOTION (ZINE for GREUEL - PERRY) relative to declaring the Studio City 14th Annual Holiday Parade and Open House on December 7, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $6,572).
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l. MOTION (PARKS - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the People’s Choice Awards Presentation on January 7, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $15,000).
(Item Nos. 20-22)
ITEM NO. (20)
MOTION (LABONGE - PARKS) relative to authorizing the Department of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification use of the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on January 15, 2009.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification to use the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on January 15, 2009 during normal business hours.
ITEM NO. (21) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to the Gilmore Associates Historic Core Holiday Party.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AMEND the Council action of November 5, 2008 (Council file No. 08-2972) relative to the special event declaration for the Gilmore Associates Historic Core Holiday Party to change the time of the street closure to 3:00 pm on December 6, 2008 to 2:00 am on December 7, 2008.
2. CLOSE the following sidewalks from 3:00 pm on December 6, 2008 to 2:00 am on December 7, 2008, pursuant to Ordinance No. 150567, relative to temporary street closures, subject to the supervision of the Director of the Bureau of Street Services:
a. Main Street between Winston Street and Fourth Street
b. Fourth Street between Main Street and Werdin Place
3. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to make technical corrections or clarifications as may be necessary to implement the intent of the Motion.
ITEM NO. (22) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (HAHN for GREUEL - LABONGE) relative to an agreement to lease office space for the Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE retroactively the executed Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, through the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, on behalf of the Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council and Sun Valley Care Development, Inc., under the terms and conditions outlined in the Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement dated October 23, 2008.
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral
Councilmembers’ Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Closed Sessions - Items 23-29
ITEM NO. (23) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #13 - Motion (Zine - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Greuel, Reyes and Weiss (3)
The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to settlement in the case entitled Alan Morelli, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. SC064949. (This is an inverse condemnation case concerning 200 Mantua Road in Council District 11.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on November 24, 2008.)
ADOPTED
MOTION (ZINE - ROSENDAHL)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute a settlement agreement and all other documents necessary to implement the settlement.
2. AUTHORIZE and INSTRUCT the Chief Accounting Officer of Public Works, without further instruction, to draw the necessary demand in the amount of $88,687 payable to Alan Morelli, Terry Morelli, Giancarlo Morelli by and through his Guardian Ad Litem, Terry Morelli: The Law Offices of Joseph Liebman; the Law Offices of Bart I. Ring; and from the Sewer Operations and Maintenance Fund No. 760/50, Account C282, Object 659, Work Order SFMDADMN.
3. AUTHORIZE and INSTRUCT the Chief Accounting Officer of Public Works, without further instruction, to draw the necessary demand in the amount of $597,629 payable to Alan Morelli, Terry Morelli, Giancarlo Morelli by and through his Guardian Ad Litem, Terry Morelli; The Law Offices of Joseph Liebman; The Law Offices of Bart I. Ring; from the Sewer Capital Fund No. 761/50, Account WF08, Object 659, Work Order EXX31458.
4. AUTHORIZE and INSTRUCT that the City Attorney, without further instruction, draw the necessary demand in the amount of $313,684 payable to Alan Morelli, Terry Morelli, Giancarlo Morelli by and through his Guardian Ad Litem, Terry Morelli; The Law Offices of Joseph Liebman; The Law Offices of Bart I. Ring; from the City Attorney Liability Claims Budget, Department 59, Account No. 9770.
5. AUTHORIZE and INSTRUCT that the Chief Accounting Officer of Public Works without further instruction, draw the necessary demand in the amount of $1,829,896 payable to the "Mantua Repair Fund" from the Sewer Capital Fund No. 761/50, Account WF08, Object 659, Work Order EXX31458.
6. AUTHORIZE and INSTRUCT that the City Attorney, without further instruction, draw the necessary demand in the amount of $1,056,354 payable to the "Mantua Repair Fund" from the City Attorney Liability Claims Budget, Department 59, Account No. 9770.
7, AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Officer of Public Works, upon instructions from the Bureau of Sanitation, to perform transfers to the Sewer Capital Fund No. 761/50, Account WF08 to provide the necessary appropriations.
This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks-Huizar-Rosendahl-Smith “yes”) at its meeting on November 24, 2008, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
ITEM NO. (24) - REFERRED TO BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled James Smith v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC365824. (This case arises from plaintiff's resignation as a probationary firefighter from the Los Angeles Fire Department.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on November 24, 2008.)
ITEM NO. (25) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to settlement in the case entitled Pablo P. Vitar, Jr. (deceased) v. City of Los Angeles, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Case No. VNO520868. (This is a death benefit claim.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on November 24, 2008.)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a settlement in the case entitled Pablo P. Vitar, Jr. (deceased) v. City of Los Angeles, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Case No. VNO520868 through a Stipulated Award for $160,000.00 (death benefits) plus a dependant benefit payable at the TTD rate until age 18.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute the Stipulated Award with all appropriate parties for submission to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board for its award of payment.
This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks-Huizar-Smith-Rosendahl "yes") at its meeting on November 24, 2008, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
ITEM NO. (26) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to settlement in the case entitled Samuel Williams, Jr. (deceased) v. City of Los Angeles, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Case No. VNO546980. (This is a death benefit claim.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on November 24, 2008.)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH)
Recommendations of Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a settlement in the case entitled Samuel Williams, Jr. (deceased) v. City of Los Angeles, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Case No. VNO546980, through a Stipulated Award of $250,000.00 (death benefits) plus $5,000.00 burial expenses.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute the Stipulated Award with all appropriate parties for submission to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board for its award of payment.
This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks-Huizar-Smith-Rosendahl "yes") at its meeting on November 24, 2008, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
ITEM NO. (27) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to settlement in the case entitled John Cappon v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC365046. (Plaintiff, a Los Angeles Fire Department captain, alleges employment retaliation.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on November 24, 2008.)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend $700,000 in settlement of the case entitled John Cappon v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC365046, from the Liability Claims Account No. 9770, Department 59, Fund 100.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon in said amount payable to Gregory Smith Client Trust Account.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks-Huizar-Smith-Rosendahl "yes") at its meeting on November 24, 2008, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
ITEM NO. (28) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to settlement in the case entitled Michael Widder v. City of Los Angeles, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Case No. VNO0534978. (Claimant alleges he sustained personal injuries during the course and scope of his employment as a Police Officer with the Los Angeles Police Department.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on November 24, 2008.)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a settlement in the case entitled Michael Widder v. City of Los Angeles, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Case No. VNO0534978, through a Stipulated Award of $140,570.00 plus a life pension thereafter payable at $42.52 per week.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute the Stipulated Award with all appropriate parties for submission to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board for its award of payment.
This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks-Huizar-Smith-Rosendahl "yes") at its meeting on November 24, 2008, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
ITEM NO. (29) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to settlement in the case entitled Vu Bui v. City of Los Angeles, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Case No. VNO507845. (Claimant alleges he sustained personal injuries during the course and scope of his employment as a Police Officer with the Los Angeles Police Department.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on November 24, 2008.)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a settlement in the case entitled Vu Bui v. City of Los Angeles, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Case No. VNO507845, through a Stipulated Award of $125,000.00 (death benefits).
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute the Stipulated Award with all appropriate parties for submission to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board for its award of payment.
This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks-Huizar-Smith-Rosendahl "yes") at its meeting on November 24, 2008, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
Item for Which Public Hearing Has Been Held - Item 30
ITEM NO. (30) - BUDGET AND FINANCE REPORT ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Smith - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (11); Noes: Alarcon, Cardenas, Reyes and Zine (4)
Roll Call #7 - Motion (Parks - Huizar) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (13); Noes: Alarcon and Zine (2)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to various actions related to elephant exhibits at the Los Angeles Zoo.
RECEIVED AND FILED
A. ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the Motion (Cardenas - Rosendahl - Alarcon) relative to various actions related to elephant exhibits at the Los Angeles Zoo including the closure of the elephant exhibit and the transfer of the remaining elephant to an elephant sanctuary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(On November 19, 2008, Council referred this matter to the Budget and Finance Committee.)
ADOPTED, AS AMENDED
B. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendations for Council action:
1. DISAPPROVE the recommendation of the Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee to receive and file the Motion (Cardenas - Rosendahl - Alarcon) relative to various actions related to elephant exhibits at the Los Angeles Zoo.
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Public Works to stop all appropriations and not approve any new or extensions to any contracts related to the Elephant Pachyderm Exhibit.
3. REFER the following issues relative to the Elephant Pachyderm Exhibit back to the Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee for further consideration:
a. Costs associated with transferring the remaining elephant to an elephant sanctuary.
b. Alternative uses for the current Elephant Pachyderm exhibit and the possible transfer of other zoo animals into the intended Elephant Pachyderm Exhibit.
c. Status of elephant exhibits that have closed and currently do house elephants on the zoos premise throughout the United States.
4. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst to report back to the Council relative to an analysis of options for privatization of the Los Angeles Zoo and/or options for reducing the General Fund subsidy to the Zoo.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the annual cost to the General Fund to construct the Pachyderm Forest Exhibit Project is $1.2 million in Municipal Corporation of Los Angeles debt service for 20 years. Additionally, the cost to operate and maintain the new 6.1 acre elephant exhibit, including the housing of three additional female elephants, is $615,000 annually, plus a one-time cost of $63,500.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (SMITH - PARKS)
Recommendation for Council action:
3d. REQUEST the Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee to identify alternative options for funding and to bring back the entire matter to Council by January 24, 2008.
Item for Which Public Hearing Has Not Been Held - Item 31
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (31) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Greuel - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Weiss (1)
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment and zone change for property at 9041 Laurel Canyon Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION amending the Sun Valley - La Tuna Canyon Community Plan as shown on the attached General Plan Amendment map, attached to the Council file.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, disapproved by the Director of Planning, amending Section 12.04 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code by amending the Zoning map.
(Pursuant to Council action on December 2, 2008)
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
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MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to declaring the Geller Company Party on December 4, 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 - PERRY) relative to declaring the Immaculate Conception Church Centennial Celebration on December 7, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,000).
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MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the L.A. Second Free Methodist Church Holiday Community Bazaar on December 6, 2008 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,139).
MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to funding for services in connection with a reception for the Asian Pacific Islander Leaders Group.
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MOTION (ROSENDAHL - GARCETTI) relative to a lease agreement with Beyond Baroque Foundation.
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MOTION (LABONGE - GARCETTI - GREUEL) relative to funding for the development of designs for the Larchmont Median North Project.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Parks was excused from Council sessions of Tuesday, January 27, 2009 leaving at 11:30 a.m. due to City business.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
08-2603 - Jeffrey Stuart Orr (Greuel - Garcetti - All)
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
08-2604 - Ronald Montenegro (Alarcon)
Victims of the Attack in Mumbai (LaBonge - All)
John Francis Harrington (Parks - Rosendah)
Mike Walters (Rosendahl - All)
Ronald I. Cohen (Zine)
Ayes, Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (12); Absent: Greuel, Reyes and Weiss (3).
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: Karen E. Kalfayan, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL