AGENDA
LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2009
10:00 A.M.
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER
ROOM 340, CITY HALL
200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
INTERNET: www.lacity.org; click on Council file number for background documents
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President |
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ERIC GARCETTI, Thirteenth District |
ED P. REYES, First District |
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DENNIS P. ZINE, Third District |
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President Pro Tempore |
TOM LABONGE, Fourth District |
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WENDY GREUEL, Second District |
JACK WEISS, Fifth District |
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TONY CARDENAS, Sixth District |
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Assistant President Pro Tempore |
RICHARD ALARCON, Seventh District |
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JAN PERRY, Ninth District |
BERNARD C. PARKS, Eighth District |
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HERB J. WESSON, JR., Tenth District |
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BILL ROSENDAHL, Eleventh District |
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GREIG SMITH, Twelfth District |
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JOSE HUIZAR, Fourteenth District |
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JANICE HAHN, Fifteenth District |
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Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not listed on the Council Agenda only if it is determined by a two-thirds (10) vote that the need for action arose after the posting of an Agenda. Some items on the Agenda may be approved without any discussion, however, any item may be called “special” by a Councilmember. If an item is called “special” it will be “held” until the remainder of the items on the Council agenda has been acted on by the Council. An item may also be called “special” if a member of the public has requested to speak on the item and a public hearing has not previously been held on the matter.
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The Council will also provide an opportunity for the public to speak on public interest items for a cumulative total of up to fifteen (15) minutes. Testimony shall be limited in content to matters which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. The City Council may not take any action on matters discussed during the public testimony period.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS - Councilmembers requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the Council President in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the maker of the original motion, or the member calling a matter “special” shall have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other Councilmembers may speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring to speak on a question have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes.
A motion calling the “previous question” may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.
VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS - Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8 members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the Council Agenda will require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted. Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8) affirmative votes upon second consideration.
When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to “call the roll.” Every member present must vote for or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any member of Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the Rules, or where an intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and once during the next regular meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present the Agenda number, Council file number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative vote of eight members of the Council.
When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the matter, or has not caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting, the issue is again placed on the next agenda for the following meeting for the purpose of allowing the Council to again vote on the matter.
The City Council rules provide that all items adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other designated officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular Council meeting following the date of the Council action. A motion to send an item “forthwith” if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.
RULE 16 MOTIONS - Council Rule No. 16 allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it having to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member) during a Council session to be placed on the next regular available Council Agenda.
Los Angeles City Council Agenda
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am
Roll Call
Approval of the Record of Proceedings of the Council Meeting of
April 1, 2009
Salute to the Flag
Moment of Inspiration
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Public Testimony on Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Item Noticed for Public Hearing - Item 1
ITEM NO. (1) - Motion Required
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HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Harry Bridges Boulevard Improvements Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Harry Bridges Boulevard Improvements Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on February 3, 2009 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on APRIL 28, 2009 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 2-9
ITEM NO. (2)
AD HOC COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT REPORT relative to building a framework to evaluate the proposed uses and securing of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) economic revitalization funds.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INSTRUCT the City Clerk, until further notice, to place on the Council agenda each Friday consideration of various reports and actions, as necessary, including authority to submit grant applications to secure ARRA funding.
2. INSTRUCT all involved departments, including the proprietary departments, to submit to the Mayor and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) a designated senior-level staff member to act as the primary point of contact for all issues related to ARRA.
3. INSTRUCT City staff, as appropriate, to identify and pursue opportunities to collaborate with other governmental agencies and non-profits in an effort to maximize funding opportunities in the Los Angeles area.
4. ADOPT the following principles for the evaluation of proposed projects and uses of ARRA funds:
a. Readiness
b. Creates and/or retains jobs
c. Leaves a lasting impact or benefit for the community
d. Leverages the use of other available funds
e. Provides the highest degree of transparency
f. Ensures accountability
g. Offers multiple benefits
h. Targets identified strategic growth industries
i. Advances existing goals and policies established by the Mayor and Council
j. Supports local small businesses
k. Builds infrastructure in the city's older communities for future investment
5. REQUEST the Mayor, CLA, and City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report back to the Ad Hoc Committee on Economic Recovery and Reinvestment relative to:
a. Applications that have already been submitted for ARRA funds.
b. Recommendations for an outreach plan to notify Neighborhood Councils and other members of the public of the City's consideration of ARRA funding opportunities and the evaluation of proposed programs and projects; and, to promote other local economic stimulus benefits such as tax credits.
6. DIRECT the Information Technology Agency to build and publish to the internet, within seven days, a web-site with information regarding ARRA, available grants, grant applications submitted, upcoming meetings of ARRA working groups, actions taken by the Ad Hoc Committee on Economic Recovery and Reinvestment and Council, and as projects proceed - their impact on the local economy and recovery.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The CAO has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (3)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to various agreements regarding portions of Exposition Park.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Attorney report dated February 6, 2009 relative to Land Exchange and Operating Agreements with the State of California and a Gift Agreement with Friends of Expo Center regarding portions of Exposition Park, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of March 24, 2009)
ITEM NO. (4)
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to preparing an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Beacon Street Redevelopment Project Area (Project Area) to amend land use language.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION [attached to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) report dated February 5, 2009] which will provide for processing the preliminary amended Redevelopment Plan and preliminary report to the City Council in such a manner that the review of the draft documents by the City Council would be subject to the "10-day rule" under the Oversight Ordinance, pursuant to Section 8.99.05 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
2. DIRECT the CRA to prepare an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area, which relates to changes in the Redevelopment Plan's land use provisions and map to conform to the relevant Community Plan and the General Plan of the City of Los Angeles.
3. INTERPRET certain actions related to its process of preparing said amendment to the existing Plan Amendment for the Project Area Redevelopment Plan as ministerial action and not "actions of the CRA," subject to Section 8.99.04 of the City of Los Angeles Administrative Code, which relates to changes in the Redevelopment Plan's land use provisions and map to conform to the relevant Community Plan and the General Plan of the City of Los Angeles.
4. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, CRA, or designee, to:
a. Proceed with said Redevelopment Plan Amendment, and take all the necessary actions to complete it.
b. Transmit the Preliminary Plan, Preliminary Report, and Final Report to Council, and State Reports, Proposed Redevelopment Plan, and any/all other required documents for the proposed plan amendment to all affected taxing agencies to the Planning Commission of the City of Los Angeles, the City Council, relevant departments of the State of California, and any other required parties, as applicable.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of March 25, 2009)
ITEM NO. (5) - Motion Required
COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS relative to the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $9,185 from the Fireman's Fund for the Fire Department's purchase of home fire safety educational campaign materials.
(Public Safety Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comments will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Public Safety Committee at 213-978-1072.)
ITEM NO. (6)
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a follow-up report on transportation improvements funded by the Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation report dated March 5, 2009 regarding a follow-up report on transportation improvements funded by the Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of March 24, 2009)
ITEM NO. (7)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an updated Proposition A forecast.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. RECEIVE and FILE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report dated January 2, 2009, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the LADOT to execute a contract with Transportation Management and Design, Inc. to conduct of a comprehensive line-by-line analysis of the LADOT's fixed route (DASH and Commuter Express) public transit services at a total cost not to exceed $200,000.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (8)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to submittal of grant applications for the State Safe Routes to School Program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the Final List of Proposed Projects submitted to the Transportation Committee on March 25, 2009, attached to the Council file.
2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) General Manager to submit, on behalf of the City, funding applications to Caltrans for the projects shown on the Final List of Proposed Projects.
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT General Manager and the Directors of the Bureaus of Street Lighting and Street Services to execute the necessary funding agreements and receive Safe Routes to School grant funds.
4. DIRECT the General Managers and Directors of affected departments to submit to the LADOT, for inclusion in the Transportation Grant Fund report, any resource needs, including Proposition C match and front-funding, staff, and overtime funding, for the implementation of approved projects by Caltrans.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports there is no impact anticipated to the General Fund. In this call, 90 percent of the project cost is provided and 10 percent local match is required. Funds will be needed to provide front-funding since Safe Routes to School Program funds are available only on a reimbursement basis. Funds may be available from the City's Proposition C local return monies, Gas Tax funds, Public Works Trust Fund, Transportation Development Act Article 3/Local Transportation Fund, or other monies identified by the responsible agencies. If a project is eligible for Proposition C funding, the responsible agency must obtain Metro approval prior to expenditure of Proposition C funds. Once Caltrans announces the approved projects, the responsible City agencies will transmit reports to the City Council and the Mayor requesting front-funding. However, if Proposition C funds are determined to be eligible, the departments must coordinate with the LADOT for programming of said funds.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (9)
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of temporary Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 50 near Palisades Park.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the establishment of temporary PPD No. 50 will not have a significant impact on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); that the amended Negative Declaration (attached to the Council file) reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency, City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) in the custody of the Parking Permits Division; and adopt the revised Negative Declaration (TR-660-04) that was originally filed on September 21, 2004, and was revised on February 26, 2009, in response to verbal and written comments regarding the project's effects that were identified in the initially proposed Negative Declaration, and which are not new avoidable significant effects.
2. FIND that the majority of the residents of the proposed, standard PPD No. 50 bounded by Rimmer Avenue, McKendree Avenue, Monument Street and Bestor Boulevard on the north; Fiske Street, Sunset Boulevard and Pampas Ricas Boulevard on the east; EI Cerco Place, Hampden Place and Carthage Street on the south; and Temescal Canyon Road on the west, are opposed to the establishment of this large (approximately 90 residential street segments) district.
3. FIND that residents of the area are not opposed to smaller Preferential Parking Districts for impacted streets and that an adverse parking impact affecting fewer than six blocks exists, from which the residents deserve immediate relief, on Alma Real Drive between Toyopa Drive and Ocampo Drive, Alma Real Drive between Ocampo Drive and Chapala Drive, Alma Real Drive between Chapala Drive and Frontera Drive, Ocampo Drive between Alma Real Drive and Drummond Street, and Toyopa Drive between Carey Street and Drummond Street, in Council District 11.
4. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing Temporary PPD No. 50 pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d. Temporary PPD No. 50 will include both sides of the residential portions of the following street segments:
a. Alma Real Drive between Toyopa Drive and Ocampo Drive
b. Alma Real Drive between Ocampo Drive and Chapala Drive
c. Alma Real Drive between Chapala Drive and Frontera Drive
d. Ocampo Drive between Alma Real Drive and Drummond Street
e. Toyopa Drive between Carey Street and Drummond Street
5. AUTHORIZE the following parking restriction for use in all of temporary PPD No. 50:
2 HOUR PARKING, 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY TO FRIDAY; 4 HOUR PARKING, 8 AM TO 6 PM, SATURDAY; DISTRICT NO. 50 PERMIT EXEMPT
6. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within temporary PPD No. 50, as specified in LAMC Section 80.58.
7. DIRECT the LADOT to post the authorized parking restriction along the residential portions on both sides of any of the street segments in Temporary PPD No. 50, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited at all times in the interest of traffic flow or public safety, upon receipt and verification of petitions requesting the installation of the approved parking restriction on the street segment and containing signatures from residents that represent at least 67 percent of the dwelling units on the street segment, after Council action establishing the District.
8. DIRECT the LADOT to prepare a Notice of Determination reflecting the Council’s action under Recommendation No. 1 above and file such notice with the City and County Clerks within five working days of the Council’s action.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports the revenue from the sale of permits will cover the additional cost of implementing, administering, and enforcing Temporary PPD No. 50. Furthermore, the City may gain additional General Fund revenue from the issuance of parking citations to violators of the District's parking restrictions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 10-27
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (10) - Motion Required
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of Sanitary Sewer Easement for Peavine Drive easterly of San Ysidro Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-1722).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that the quitclaim of Sanitary Sewer Easement for Peavine Drive easterly of San Ysidro Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-1722) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. APPROVE the quitclaim of Sanitary Sewer Easement for Peavine Drive easterly of San Ysidro Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-1722) as shown colored green on Exhibit A of the March 10, 2009 City Engineer report and attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition:
That petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering with respect to the payment of the document recording fee.
3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated March 10, 2009, to approve the petitioner's request for the quitclaim of Sanitary Sewer Easement for Peavine Drive easterly of San Ysidro Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-1722).
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE authorizing the quitclaim of Sanitary Sewer Easement for Peavine Drive easterly of San Ysidro Drive (Right of Way No. 36000-1722).
5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action and ordinance to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $4,815 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
ITEM NO. (11) - Motion Required
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the dedication of City-owned real property as public street for Hollywood Boulevard and Van Ness Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that the dedication of City-owned real property as public street for Hollywood Boulevard and Van Ness Avenue is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. FIND that pursuant to Section 556 of the City Charter, this dedication, acceptance and establishment of City-owned real property as public street is in substantial conformance with the purpose, intent and provisions of the General Plan.
3. DIRECT that the City-owned real property lying on Hollywood Boulevard and Van Ness Avenue, shown hatched on the Exhibit Map contained in the February 12, 2009 City Engineer report and attached to the Council file, be dedicated, accepted and established as part of Hollywood Boulevard and Van Ness Avenue, all public streets of said City.
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dedicating, accepting and establishing certain real property owned by the City of Los Angeles as part of Hollywood Boulevard and Van Ness Avenue, all public streets of said City.
5. INSTRUCT the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Ordinance, as detailed above in Recommendation No. 2, with the County Recorder.
6. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project be forwarded to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that this action is being processed in conjunction under IDO No. 61D005.
ITEM NO. (12)
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 March 31, 2009:
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a. Property at 1012 North Virgil Avenue aka 1014 North Virgil Avenue (Case No. 71674).
Assessor I.D. No. 5539-001-018
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on December 7, 2006)
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b. Property at 1017 South Soto Street (Case No. 26300).
Assessor I.D. No. 5189-006-047
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 10, 2006)
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c. Property at 1146 South Spaulding Avenue (Case No. 198691).
Assessor I.D. No. 5085-024-023
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 15, 2009)
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d. Property at 354 West Sepulveda Street (Case No. 178307).
Assessor I.D. No. 7449-012-018
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on December 18, 2008)
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e. Property at 4151 South Woodlawn Avenue aka 120 East 41st Place (Case No. 125631).
Assessor I.D. No. 5113-031-001
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 23, 2007)
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f. Property at 419 North Coronado Street aka 2512 1/4 West London Street (Case No. 125631).
Assessor I.D. No. 5157-004-005
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 25, 2007)
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g. Property at 5124 West De Longpre Avenue (Case No. 30015).
Assessor I.D. No. 5544-038-010
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 15, 2006)
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h. Property at 5124 West De Longpre Avenue (Case No. 31163).
Assessor I.D. No. 5544-038-010
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 3, 2006)
ITEM NO. (13) - Motion Required
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR and MEMBER, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE relative to the submittal of project applications for the 2009 Transportation Improvement Program Call for Projects.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the Final Project List submitted to the Transportation Committee on March 25, 2009, attached to the Council file.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to submit applications for funding, on behalf of the City, to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for all projects included in the Final Project List.
3. AUTHORIZE the head of the lead department or agency for each project to execute a Memorandum of Understanding or a Letter of Agreement between the City and the MTA, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and accept any funds awarded by the MTA.
4. DIRECT the General Managers or Directors of affected departments to submit to the LADOT for inclusion in the Transportation Grant Fund report, any resource needs, including Proposition C match and front-funding, and staff and overtime funding, for the implementation of approved projects by the MTA.
5. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to include the Downtown Los Angeles Street Car project in the Final Project List previously provided to the MTA for inclusion into the strategic section of the 2008 Long Range Transportation Plan.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there will be no impact on the City's General Fund. Generally, some of the City's future Proposition C Local Transit Assistance (PCLTA) funds will be needed to provide matching funds for projects selected by the MTA. Since the MTA's awarded funds are available only on a reimbursement basis, PCLTA will also be needed as front-funding. Other potential sources of matching funds may include the Highway Bridge Program, private developer fees, Community Redevelopment Agency funds, Proposition A Local Transit Assistance funds, and other sources. Match and front-funding will be included in the Department's budget for Fiscal Year 2010-11 under PCLTA fund and successive budgets.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (14) - Motion Required
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to a contract with AVID Identification Systems, Inc., to provide an animal electronic tracking system for the Department of Animal Services.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Animal Services, to execute a contract with AVID Identification Systems, Inc., to provide the Department an animal electronic identification system for a three year term, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Funding for this agreement ($187,000) is available in the Animal Services Department, Animal Identification Account (Account 41C). The proposed agreement complies with City financial policies in that an on-going source of revenue is being used to fund the contract.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (15) - Motion Required
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS relative to payment of a reward offer for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect convicted of attempted murder and robbery at a Cash Depot check cashing service.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the payment of $50,000 to the claimant providing information instrumental in the arrest and conviction of the suspect convicted of attempted murder and robbery at a Cash Depot check cashing service on January 2, 2008.
2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to:
a. Transfer $50,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to the Special reward Trust Fund No. 436/14.
b. Transfer $50,000 from the Special reward Trust Fund No. 436/14, Account No. XXXX to the Police Department Fund No. 100/70, Secret Service Account No. 4310.
3. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to make the appropriate reward payment.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAPD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (16) - Motion Required
COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS relative to payment of a reward offer for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect convicted of murdering Mr. Fernando Garcia on November 17, 2008.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the payment of $50,000 to the claimant providing information instrumental in the arrest and conviction of the suspect convicted of murdering Mr. Fernando Garcia on November 17, 2008.
2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to:
a. Transfer $50,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to the Special reward Trust Fund No. 436/14.
b. Transfer $50,000 from the Special reward Trust Fund No. 436/14, Account No. XXXX to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Fund No. 100/70, Secret Service Account No. 4310.
3. INSTRUCT the Police Department to make the appropriate reward payment.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAPD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (17) - Motion Required
COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST and RESOLUTION relative to the City's position on AB 814 (Krekorian), AB 962 (DeLeon), and SB697 (DeSaulnier) to reduce gun crimes in California.
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Weiss - Wesson), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying amended RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2009-10 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 814 (Krekorian), AB 962 (DeLeon), and SB697 (DeSaulnier) to reduce gun crimes in California.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules and Government Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (18) - Motion Required
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 23644 West Vanowen Street pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.37 (Highway Dedication Ordinance).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Sections 556, 558, and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated March 4, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 23644 West Vanowen Street.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,386.10 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $2,230 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $156.10 in accordance with Sections 12.37 and 61.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code respectively. No additional funds will be required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.
ITEM NO. (19) - Motion Required
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 13068 Saticoy Street pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.37 (Highway Dedication Ordinance).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Sections 556, 558, and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated March 4, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 13068 Saticoy Street.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,386.10 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $2,230 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $156.10 in accordance with Sections 12.37 and 61.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code respectively. No additional funds will be required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.
ITEM NO. (20) - Motion Required
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 2520 West Temple Street pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.37 (Highway Dedication Ordinance).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Sections 556, 558, and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated March 4, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 2420 West Temple Street.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,386.10 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $2,230 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $156.10 in accordance with Sections 12.37 and 61.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code respectively. No additional funds will be required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.
ITEM NO. (21) - Motion Required
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to dedicating land for public street purposes for land located along 11635 West Saticoy Street pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.37 (Highway Dedication Ordinance).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Sections 556, 558, and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated March 4, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 11635 West Saticoy Street.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,386.10 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $2,230 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $156.10 in accordance with Sections 12.37 and 61.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code respectively. No additional funds will be required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.
ITEM NO. (22) - Motion Required
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street and alley purposes on Tuxford Street between Kewen Avenue and Cayuga Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-1753).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for street and alley purposes on property Tuxford Street between Kewen Avenue and Cayuga Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-1753) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for street and alley purposes lying on Tuxford Street between Kewen Avenue and Cayuga Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-1753), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the March 17, 2009 City Engineer report and attached to the Council file.
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project be forwarded to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $2,337.95 was paid for the processing of this offer to dedicate pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1. No additional City Funds are needed.
ITEM NO. (23)
MOTION (HUIZAR - PARKS) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Jose Luis Guadalupe on March 18, 2009.
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 Jose Luis Guadalupe on March 18, 2009.
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. (24)
MOTION (REYES - ZINE) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Eop Dong Yoo on December 17, 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 Eop Dong Yoo on December 17, 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. (25)
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MOTION (HUIZAR - HAHN) relative to funding from the Pipeline Franchise Revenue portion Council District 14 Real Property Trust Fund for the Legacy LA Hazard Armory Project.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. UTILIZE $30,000 in the Pipeline Franchise Revenue portion Council District 14 Real Property Trust Fund No. 696 to fund any aspect of the street and sidewalk infrastructure improvements associated with the Legacy LA Hazard Armory Project.
2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) to Legacy LA, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, if needed; and AUTHORIZE the Council member of the District to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
ITEM NO. (26)
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MOTION (LABONGE - PARKS) relative to funding from the Council District Four portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund to provide financial assistance for rented field lights at Hollywood High School.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting and the Controller, as appropriate, to TRANSFER up to $8,500 from the Council District Four portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50, to the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0709 (Council District Four), for the work to be performed as described in the text of the Motion.
ITEM NO. (27)
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MOTION (LABONGE - PARKS) relative to funding from the Council District Four portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund to provide financial assistance to the Larchmont Business Improvement District (BID) for a consultant study for sidewalk improvement projects.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services (BOSS) to prepare an agreement or other necessary document with the Larchmont BID for a consultant study for sidewalk improvement projects, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. Said agreement or other necessary document shall include, but not be limited to, the following: A detailed description of the work to be preformed, and the estimated completion date of such services.
2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of Council District Four to enter into and execute an agreement or other necessary document with the Larchmont BID, in an amount not to exceed $6,000 for the above work to be performed.
3. INSTRUCT the BOSS to ensure that the Larchmont BID submits to the Board of Public Works, Bureau of Accounting, a detailed accounting of the actual expenditures for the performance of the above work, and return any unspent funds to the Bureau within 30 days of completion of the work.
4. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to make technical corrections or clarifications as may be necessary to implement the intent of this Motion.
5. AUTHORIZE Board of Public Works, Bureau of Accounting and the Controller, as appropriate, to transfer up to $6,000 from the Council District Four portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50, to Fund No. 100/28 (Council), Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), for the above work to be performed as described in the text of the Motion.
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Motions for Posting and Referral
Councilmembers’ Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Adjourning Motions
Council Adjournment
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Los Angeles City Council, Supplemental Agenda
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 28-32
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (28) - Motion Required
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DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS, BUREAU OF ENGINEERING, CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST and any other involved City departments to report relative to the Children’s Museum of Los Angeles Board of Directors decision to file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 of federal bankruptcy laws, and related matters.
(Pursuant to Council action of April 3, 2009)
ITEM NO. (29) - Motion Required
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CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (GREUEL - PARKS) relative to amending City Contract No. 111492 with the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) for the Valley Glen Commercial Facade Project to extend the contract expiration from April 3, 2009 to December 31, 2009.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Development Department (CDD), or designee, to:
a. Negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 111492 with LANI for the Valley Glen Commercial Façade Project to extend the term from April 3, 2009 to December 31, 2009, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
b. Prepare Controller and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the review of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (30)
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 - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Hanna Montana Event on April 2, 2009 a Special Event (event sponsor to reimburse the City for all fees and costs incurred).
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b. MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Comedy for a Cure on April 5, 2009 a Special Event (event sponsor to reimburse the City for all fees and costs incurred).
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c. MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the 27th Annual Swim With Mike on April 18, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,868).
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d. MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Take the Night Back on April 8, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $997).
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e. MOTION (WEISS - REYES) relative to declaring the Tachnosas Sefer Torah on April 19, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,000).
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f. MOTION (REYES - ALARCON) relative to declaring the Community March for Peace on April 10, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,000).
ITEM NO. (31)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PARKS for PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the deaths of Clifton Hibbert, Jr. and Kenneth Patterson for an additional six months.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
REAFFIRM Council’s findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the deaths of Clifton Hibbert, Jr. and Kenneth Patterson (Council action of April 15, 2008, Council file No. 08-0010-S20) 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.
(Continued from Council meeting of April 3, 2009)
ITEM NO. (32)
MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Adrianna Bachan and injuries to Marcus Garfinkle on March 29, 2009.
Recommendation for Council action:
AMEND the Council action of April 1, 2009 to clarify the various sums and sources of reward monies being offered in this case by separate entities, as follows:
|
Source |
Amount |
|
City of Los Angeles |
$ 75,000 |
|
County of Los Angeles |
10,000 |
|
Private |
100,000 |
|
USC |
50,000 |
|
Total |
$ 235,000 |