Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
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: Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Perry, Reyes, Smith, Weiss, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, Parks, Rosendahl and Wesson (5).
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
APRIL 7, 2009
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 39
PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIR -
An opportunity for public testimony was provided.
ROLL CALL NUMBER (#) - INDICATES THE ORDER IN WHICH THE ITEMS WERE ACTED
UPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
Items Noticed for Public Hearing - Items 1-13
ITEM NO. (1) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #13 - Motion (Huizar - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcon, Parks and Wesson (3)
CDs 4 & 13
HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to levying the Los Feliz Village Business Improvement District (BID) special assessment for the BID’s eighth fiscal year (operating year) beginning on January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed levying of the special assessment for the BID’s 2009 fiscal year, pursuant to Section 36524 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the special assessment for the BID’s 2009 fiscal year, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 36525 of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist.
3. APPROVE the Los Feliz Village BID Advisory Board for the BID’s 2009 fiscal year.
4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City and the Los Feliz Village Business Improvement Corporation, the nonprofit service provider for administration of the BID.
5. REQUEST the Controller to provide, if necessary and if available, an advance against the BID's assessment revenue, in an amount not to exceed $20,337.50 (representing 25 percent of the anticipated assessment revenue for the BID’s 2009 fiscal year), to the Los Feliz Village BID.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk administrative expenses will be charged to the BID and will be recovered from assessments collected. The amount of recoverable costs for the BID’s eighth operating year will be $4,881 or six percent (five percent plus an additional one percent for processing of billing for a total of six percent) of the BID’s annual assessments revenue.
This is a merchant-based BID and there are no assessments for City-owned properties within the BID, therefore there is no impact on the General Fund.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 180604 on March 20, 2009)
(Item Nos. 2-6)
ITEM NO. (2) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON MAY 5, 2009
CD 11
HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Federal and Missouri Avenues (Reballot) Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Federal and Missouri Avenues (Reballot) 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 10, 2009 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on MAY 5, 2009 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (3) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON MAY 5, 2009
CD 13
HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the McCready Avenue and Electric Street Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the McCready Avenue and Electric Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on February 10, 2009 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on MAY 5, 2009 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (4) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON MAY 5, 2009
CD 2
HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Coldwater Canyon Avenue and Sarah Street No. 3 Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Coldwater Canyon Avenue and Sarah Street No. 3 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 10, 2009 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on MAY 5, 2009 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (5) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON MAY 5, 2009
CD 2
HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Woodman Avenue and Gault Street No. 2 Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Woodman Avenue and Gault Street No. 2 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 10, 2009 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on MAY 5, 2009 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
ITEM NO. (6) - PUBLIC HEARING HELD - CONTINUE HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO BE PRESENTED ON MAY 5, 2009
CD 7
HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Telfair Avenue and El Cajon Street Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Telfair Avenue and El Cajon Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Ordinance of Intention adopted on February 10, 2009 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on MAY 5, 2009 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Zine - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcon, Parks and Wesson (3)
(Item Nos. 7-12)
ITEM NO. (7) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
CD 3
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Ventura Boulevard and Yolanda Avenue No. 1 Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held March 24, 2009)
ITEM NO. (8) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
CD 9
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the 12th and San Pedro Streets No. 1 Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held March 24, 2009)
ITEM NO. (9) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
CD 11
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Stoner and Ohio Avenues Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held March 24, 2009)
ITEM NO. (10) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
CD 1
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Lucas Avenue and Beverly Boulevard Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held March 24, 2009)
ITEM NO. (11) - PUBLCI HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
CD 4
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Wilcox and Melrose Avenues Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to assure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.
(Public Hearing held March 24, 2009)
ITEM NO. (12) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
CD 7
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the El Dorado Avenue and La Rue Street Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to assure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.
(Public Hearing held March 24, 2009)
ITEM NO. (13) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Weiss - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcon, Parks and Wesson (3)
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to additional emergency and evacuation requirements for high-rise buildings and related fees.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 57.33.19 and 57.02.02 to provide additional emergency and evacuation requirements for high-rise buildings, to add applicable definitions, and related fees.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Based on direct and indirect staffing costs, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) proposes the following fees: Fire Safety Director Fee $305 per building; Floor Warden Fee $24 per floor, and a Total Building Evacuation Oversight Fee $500 per evacuation. The LAFD estimates the new emergency evacuation program fee revenue will be is $188,458. Fees will be collected on an annual basis in conjunction with the high-rise fees. Fee revenue will recover the cost of the Fire Inspector position that is currently in the LAFD's High-rise Unit.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 14-35
ITEM NO. (14) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Hahn - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcon, Parks and Wesson (3)
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to declaring election results of a Special Election and levying special taxes within the City of Los Angeles Community Taxing District No. 2 (Grand Avenue Project).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION declaring results of a special election and directing recording of a notice of special tax lien.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying special taxes within City of Los Angeles Community Taxing District No. 2 (Grand Avenue Project.)
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of the City Attorney. 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. (15) - ADOPTED AS AMENDED - ORDINANCE OVER TO APRIL 21, 2009 - SEE FOLLOWING
CDs 1, 5, 11 & 15
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorization to the proposed sale of four surplus City-owned properties at public auction to include parcels at: 4607 Ocean Front Walk; 10234 National Boulevard; 735 Battery Street; and 1309 Isabel Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DETERMINE that the following real properties, as described in the Ordinance and Notice of Sale as attached to the Council file, are no longer required for the use of the City and that the public interest or necessity requires their sale:
a. Parcel No. 1 - 4607 Ocean Front Walk (APN 4294-004-904)
b. Parcel No. 2 - 10234 National Boulevard (APN 4314-023-900)
c. Parcel No. 3 - 735 Battery Street (APN 7445-008-901)
d. Parcel No. 4 - 1309 Isabel Street (APN 5454-009-900)
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE and Notice of Sale establishing the proposed minimum bids as set forth in the Ordinance and Notice of Sale for the properties as described above in Recommendation No. 1.
3. INSTRUCT the Asset Management Division of the Department of General Services (GSD) to complete the transaction as outlined in the Ordinance and Notice of Sale and deposit the net proceeds of the sale into the appropriate accounts, as follows:
a. Parcel No. 1 - 4607 Ocean Front Walk, deposit net proceeds into the Venice Surplus Property Trust Fund.
b. Parcel No. 2 -10234 National Boulevard, deposit net proceeds into the General Fund.
c. Parcel No. 3 - 735 Battery Street, deposit net proceeds into the General Fund
d. Parcel No. 4 -
1309 Isabel St., deposit net proceeds 50% into the Real Property
Trust Fund No. 683 (CD 1) and 50% to the General Fund.
4. AMEND the February 27, 2009 GSD report to reflect that Parcel No. 2 is located in Council District Five.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the sale of the properties will generate one-time gross revenue to the City, based on the minimum bids of approximately $3,537,000 prior to payment of the costs of sale. The net proceeds will be deposited into the appropriate accounts as provided by law. The sale will eliminate the need for continued maintenance of the above properties. In addition, it will return the properties to the County tax rolls and will generate annual revenues from the payment of taxes on said properties.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Hahn - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcon, Parks and Wesson (3)
(Item Nos. 16-18)
ITEM NO. (16) - ADOPTED
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a $1,500 grant from the CLASS Parks Program from the National Recreation and Parks Association for the Teens Outside Program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ACCEPT a grant from the National Recreation and Park Association in the amount of $1,500 for the Teens Outside Program.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to execute the resulting grant agreement, and any subsequent amendments thereto, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 14.8 et seq. as may be amended, on behalf of the City, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The RAP reports that acceptance of this grant funding will have a minimal impact on the Department’s General Fund. The $1,500 grant will cover approximately half the cost of a backpacking trip. Any remaining costs will be covered by the CLASS Parks allocated budget.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (17) - ADOPTED
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an agreement with Jones and Madhavan for as-needed mechanical engineering services.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to Contract No. 2727 with Jones and Madhavan, for a term of 13 years, beginning July 17, 1996 through July 16, 2009, for an amount not to exceed $1.5 million, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that funding for the fees paid under the terms of the contract is provided within each project budget. There is no additional impact on the General Fund. This recommendation is in compliance with the City Financial Policies in that one-time revenues will be used to fund one-time expenditures.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 25, 2009
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 22, 2009)
ITEM NO. (18) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an agreement between the City of Los Angeles and the State Franchise Tax Board (FTB) for the reciprocal exchange of business taxpayer information.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Parks - Smith), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
AUTHORIZE the Director, Office of Finance, to execute an agreement between the City of Los Angeles and the State FTB for the reciprocal exchange of business taxpayer information not to exceed $60,000 for the period of April 1, 2009 through December 31, 2011.
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. (19) - CONTINUED TO APRIL 28, 2009
CD 8
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization to accept $140,000 in connection with the purchase and installation of ten security cameras at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and Mary McLeod Bethune Library.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Parks - Huizar), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to accept LA Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) AB 1290 (Normandie 5 Redevelopment Project Area) funds in the amount of $140,000 in connection with the purchase and installation of ten security cameras at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and Mary McLeod Bethune Library and deposit said funds into the Department of General Services Fund 100/40 Account 1101 Construction Hiring Hall $65,000, Account 1121 Construction Hiring Hall Fringe Benefits $24,700 and Account 3180 Construction Material and Supplies $50,300.
2. REQUEST the CRA to revise the existing contract for this project to reflect the change in the scope of work.
3. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to make technical corrections or clarifications as may be necessary to implement the intent of the Motion.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Hahn - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcon, Parks and Wesson (3)
(Item Nos. 20-27)
ITEM NO. (20) - ADOPTED
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s funding contribution towards the Los Angeles Imagery Acquisition Consortium (LAR-IAC) Data Refresh Project.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE funding in the amount of $74,408 for the Construction Services Trust Fund for the City’s participation in the County-wide Los Angeles Region Imagery Acquisition Consortium’s LAR-IAC2 Project.
2. APPROPRIATE $220,091 from Fund 100/10, the Office of the City Administrative Officer, Revenue Source Code 4195, SERV TO PROPR DEPT-WATER/POWER to Fund No. 100/32, Information Technology Agency (ITA), Communication Services Account No. 9350.
3. APPROPRIATE $20,310 within City Planning Systems Development Fund 588/68 to a new Account E132, titled ITA.
4. INSTRUCT that the following transfers in the total amount of $237,086 be effectuated from the department special funds contributing to this project to Fund 100/32, Information Technology Agency, Communication Services Account No. 9350, as follows:
|
Fund |
Fund Name |
Account |
Title |
Amount
|
|
588/68 |
City Planning Systems Development Fund |
E132 |
ITA |
$ 20,310 |
|
48R/08 |
Building and Safety Building Permit Enterprise Fund |
E530 |
Systems Development Project Costs |
$ 43,157 |
|
761/50 |
Sewer Construction and Maintenance Sewer Capital Fund |
A278 |
Expense and Equipment - Engineering |
$ 99,211 |
|
438/50 |
Construction Services Trust Fund |
New |
|
$ 74,408 |
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. This proposed expenditure complies with the City's Financial Policies in that available current year balances from the special funds will be used to support this one-time cost. Furthermore, the proposed special fund financing conforms to the requirements set forth in the respective special fund ordinances.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (21) - ADOPTED
CD 2
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization the issuance of a Right of Entry (ROE) Permit or other necessary documentation for the Studio City Beautification Association for the use of City property located at 11200 Ventura Boulevard.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Greuel - Parks):
INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute an ROE permit, or any other document(s) as needed, with the Studio City Beautification Association for the use of City property located at 11200 Ventura Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 91604, for the period March 20, 2009 through May 31, 2009, and subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
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. (22) - ADOPTED
CD 9
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization to negotiate and execute a new lease with LA Reflections for retail space in the Police Administration Building at 155 South Main Street to operate a full-service restaurant.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a new lease with LA Reflections for retail space in the Police Administration Building at 155 South Main Street to operate a full-service restaurant under the terms and conditions as detailed in the February 26, 2009 GSD report, attached to the Council file.
2. AMEND the February 26, 2009 GSD report, as follows:
On Page 2, Terms and Conditions, Security Deposit: Delete “Tenant will provide four month’s rent as security deposit” and replace with “Tenant will provide two month’s rent as security deposit.”
Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the minimum annual gross revenue from the restaurant will be $144,121 or $12,010 monthly. The City will provide a rent credit of $45.00 per rentable square foot for tenant improvements.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (23) - ADOPTED
CD 6
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a new project under the Proposition F General Obligation Bond Program to replace Fire Station 7 in Arleta.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
AUTHORIZE a new project under the Proposition F General Obligation Bond Program to replace Fire Station 7, in Arleta, using program savings and contingency.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that funding is available for Fire Station 7 from Proposition F Fire Facilities Bond Program project savings and program contingency. As of October 31, 2008, the Proposition F, interest earning is $32,748,657. Bond Premium of $3,567,430 is available and with Program Contingency of $11,655,861, a total of $47,971,948 would be available for additional program work.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (24) - ADOPTED
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a donation of equipment from the Valley Cultural Center/Grateful Hearts for use by Fire Stations 56 and 87, and Drill Tower 81.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Fire Department to accept donation of equipment valued at $16,885 from the Valley Cultural Center/Grateful Hearts for use by Fire Stations 56 and 87, and Drill Tower 81, and THANK the donor for its generous donation.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Fire Commissioners. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (25) - ADOPTED
RULES AND GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to City’s position on H.R. 40 which would acknowledge the fundamental injustices associated with the practice of slavery and would establish a commission to study reparation proposals for African Americans.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Parks - Perry), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2009-10 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT of H.R. 40 which would acknowledge the fundamental injustices associated with the practice of slavery and would establish a commission to study reparation proposals for African Americans, to examine slavery and discrimination in the 13 American colonies and the United States from 1619 to the present, and recommend appropriate remedies
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (26) - ADOPTED
RULES AND GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to City’s position regarding legislation defining and criminalizing terrorism, providing law enforcement authority to investigate potential terrorists and/or terrorist threats, and allowing the State to prosecute terrorism cases.
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Weiss - Hahn), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying amended RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2009-10 State Legislative Program SPONSORSHIP of legislation defining and criminalizing terrorism, providing state and local law enforcement authority to investigate potential terrorists and/or terrorist threats, and allowing the State to prosecute terrorism cases.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (27) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
RULES AND GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to City’s position on AB 700 (Krekorian) which would establish the Creative Industries and Community Economic Revitalization Fund to benefit the arts throughout California.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Garcetti - LaBonge), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2009-10 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 700 (Krekorian), the Creative Industries and Community Economic Revitalization Act of 2010, which would establish the Creative Industries and Community Economic Revitalization Fund to benefit the arts throughout California.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (28) - ADOPTED
RULES AND GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to City’s position regarding legislation that would reauthorize the Federal Assault Weapons Ban to reduce the availability of assault weapons in the United States and abroad.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Weiss - Garcetti - Greuel - Hahn - Huizar - Reyes - Wesson), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2009-10 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT of legislation that would reauthorize the Federal Assault Weapons Ban to reduce the availability of assault weapons in the United States and abroad.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (29) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Hahn - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcon, Parks and Wesson (3)
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to two Master Services Agreements (MSAs) between the City’s Harbor Department (Port) and AT&T through the State of California (State) Integrated Information Network (CALNET II) for local/long distance, data and other related services.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that approving Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) Resolution No. 09-6670 for two Authorizations to Order (ATO) with AT&T under two State CALNET II MSAs for telecommunication services, is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II, Section 2(f) of the City's CEQA Guidelines.
2. APPROVE Board Resolution No. 09-6670 relative to MSAs 1 and 2 between the City of Los Angeles and AT&T.
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board, approving the two MSAs and ATO with AT&T.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of Harbor Department Resolution No. 09-6670 for the proposed Agreement with AT&T under the State CALNET II MSAs for telecommunication services will add two ATO for local, long distance and related telephone and data services in an estimated amount of approximately $1.3 million for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008-09. This estimated amount includes an estimated discount rate and savings of 39 percent or approximately $770,000. Total general costs over three fiscal years, from FY 2006-07 through FY 2008-09, will be approximately $4.1 million. In the CALNET II agreement, the telecommunication costs will include a total cost savings of 35 percent or approximately $1.6 million. Since the Port is only bound by the City Debt Management Policies, the City Financial Policies are not applicable. All funding will be provided by the Harbor Revenue Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 28, 2009
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 28, 2009)
ITEM NO. (30) - CONTINUED TO APRIL 15, 2009
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the first amendment to the agreement between the City and Sasaki Associates for professional planning, design and support services for the Wilmington Waterfront Development Program to extend the term from three years to six years.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided by Article II, Section 2(f) and 2 (d) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
2. APPROVE First Amendment to Agreement No. 2425 with Sasaki Associates for professional planning, design and support services for the Wilmington Waterfront Development Program to extend the term from three years to six years.
3. CONCUR with the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) action on December 8, 2008 authorizing the Executive Director, Harbor Department (Port), to execute First Amendment to the contract with Sasaki Associates.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the proposed First Amendment to Port Agreement No. 08-2425 with Sasaki Associates will extend the contract term by three years to a total of six years for planning, engineering design and support services for the Wilmington Waterfront Development Program. The original agreement included a compensation fee of $12,060,250. No increase in compensation is being requested at this time; however, the Port anticipates that additional compensation will be required during the proposed three-year amendment to support scope of work changes and construction. The Port funds are available to fund the proposed Agreement with Sasaki within this fiscal year (FY 2008-09) and will be budgeted, as needed, over the life of the Agreement. Since the Port is only bound by the City Debt Management Policies, the City Financial Policies are not applicable. Funding will be provided by the Harbor Revenue Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 28, 2009
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 28, 2009)
ITEM NO. (31) - ADOPTED
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to Contract No. DA-4101 with Clean Energy to increase the expenditure amount for the purchase of compressed natural gas (CNG) for Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA’s) alternative-fueled vehicles.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided by Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
2. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, LAWA, to execute the proposed First Amendment to Contract No. D-4101 with Clean Energy to increase the expenditure amount by $4,758,000 for a total contract amount of $6,758,000 to purchase CNG for LAWA vehicles, with expenditures exceeding $5,000,000 requiring Board of Airport Commissioners’ further approval.
3. CONCUR with the Board of Airport Commissioners’ action taken March 2, 2009 to approve the proposed First Amendment to Contract No. D-4101 with Clean Energy.
4. DIRECT the LAWA to report back on the feasibility of developing a compressed natural gas fuel station located on or within the vicinity of LAWA with funding to be provided through a partnership between the LAWA and the City’s Bureau of Sanitation.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the proposed First Amendment to the Clean Energy agreement will increase the contractual expenditure amount by $4,758,000 for a total contract amount of $6,758,000 to supply CNG for alternative fuel vehicles at LAWA. Funds for this contract are available in the Fiscal year 2008-09 LAWA Operating Budget (Cost Center 1150042 for Airport Construction and Maintenance Facilities Repair and Maintenance – Field Section, Commitment Item 522, Materials and Supplies). Funds for subsequent years will be included as part of the annual budget process. Since the LAWA is only bound by City debt management policies, the City's financial policies are not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2009
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2009)
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Hahn - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcon, Parks and Wesson (3)
(Item Nos. 32-33)
ITEM NO. (32) - ADOPTED
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to securing $4,114,594.83 in Federal funding in connection with inactive projects.
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services (BOSS) to report quarterly on the status of inactive projects since the BOSS was designated as the City’s single point of contact by the Mayor on October 1, 1998 (Council file No. 96-0708).
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Los Angeles Department of Transportation reports that there should be no fiscal impact once the necessary information is submitted to the California Department of Transportation.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of this matter)
ITEM NO. (33) - ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION relative to funding agreements for Congestion Reduction Demonstration Initiatives.
(Transportation Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Transportation Committee at 213-978-1064.)
(Continued from Council meeting of March 27, 2009)
ADOPTED
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to funding agreements for Congestion Reduction Demonstration Initiatives.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the recommendations of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), as shown in the LADOT report dated March 16, 2009 (attached to Council file), relative to funding agreements for Congestion Reduction Demonstration Initiatives.
2. SUSTITUTE the recommendation of the LADOT, as shown in the LADOT report dated April 3, 2009 (attached to Council file), for Recommendation No. Seven in the LADOT report dated March 16, 2009.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that the proposed action would not have an impact on the General Fund, as front funds and matching funds for these projects are proposed to be provided from the Proposition C Anti-Gridlock Transit Fund and the Special Parking Revenue Fund (SPRF). Pending the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority determination that the Transit Priority System project meets the criteria for Proposition C Local Return Funding, it is anticipated that $129,561 in funds be allocated from the Proposition C Anti-Gridlock Transit Fund. Of the maximum $3.5 million in matching funds proposed from the SPRF over four fiscal years (Fiscal Year 2008-09 through Fiscal Year 2011-12), $800,000 is projected to be existing salary costs and the remaining $2.7 million is expected to be recovered through the increased parking meter revenue generated from the project.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (34) - CONTINUED TO APRIL 21, 2009
AD HOC RIVER and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to the status of California’s proposed high-speed train system.
A. AD HOC RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (LaBonge - Greuel):
1. DIRECT the Department of City Planning (Planning) to work with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), and any other appropriate City departments, to assess the impacts of the High Speed Rail current routes on the City community plans and goals, on the Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan, and other specific plans that fall within the proposed routes.
2. DIRECT Planning to work with the LADOT, its City taskforce, and other appropriate agencies to establish a cohesive City vision and official City position on alignments.
3. DIRECT Planning to report back in 30 days to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee and the Ad Hoc River Committee with a status report and recommendations for an official City position on high speed rail alignments through the impacted communities.
B. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (LaBonge - Greuel):
REQUEST the California High Speed Rail Authority to provide a status report on California's high speed train system, including the anticipated time table for decision-making and project implementation that will impact Southern California.
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. (35) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2009-10 35th Program Year Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan - Second Year Action Plan.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the recommendations of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), as shown in the attached CAO/CLA report dated April 3, 2009, relative to the 2009-10 35th Program Year Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan - Second Year Action Plan.
2. APPROVE the additions, changes, and deletions submitted to the Housing, Community and Economic Development (HCED) Committee on April 8, 2009 (attached to the Council file).
3. INSTRUCT the Community Development Department (CDD) to find a full year of funding for the Hilltop and Playgroup program either from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds or from stimulus dollars, and to report back to HCED Committee on where they plan on getting the funds from.
4. APPROVE, pending the results of the settlement in the case involving the sale of Antes Columbus, the earmark of the entire amount of program income of approximately $5.6 million for Council District Nine for qualifying projects.
5. APPROVE $1 million from the sale of the proposed Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) respite center located at 58th and Hoover to be earmarked for the New Image Emergency Shelter.
6. INSTRUCT the CLA to work with the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to develop a list of all CDBG funded projects and the program income generated from them and to report back to the HCED Committee in 30 days.
7. DIRECT the CDD and LAHSA to report back to the HCED Committee in 60 days on the status of the Request for Proposal for services provided at San Julian and Gladys Parks and the James Wood Community Center.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO and CLA report that there is a General Fund impact. The recommendations in their report address the 35th Program Year Consolidated Plan (35th PY Con Plan) for 2009-10, which is comprised of total funds of approximately $92.5 million from the federal CDBG, $45.8 million from HOME Investment Partnerships, $14.5 million from Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, and a $3.2 million Emergency Shelter Grant. All recommendations are subject to the final award of grant funds by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The Proposed 35th PY Con Plan would provide approximately $37.5 million to support filled positions (direct salaries: $26.6 million, related cost reimbursement: $10.9 million). General Fund revenue receipts from CDBG will be approximately $640,000 less than in the 34th Program Year.
As proposed, it is anticipated that the General Fund will contribute approximately $4.5 million in related cost reimbursement for CDBG-funded activities. This amount is approximately $500,000 more than in the 34th Program Year. $2.4 million of the 35th Program Year amount is assigned to CDD.
The CAO and CLA note that it is a policy decision as to how and at what level the City will support, with City resources, specifically the General Fund, in funding the CDBG grant program activities. Approval of Recommendation No. 33 of their report would instruct CDD to develop a plan to reduce reliance upon the General Fund for Council consideration to decrease the General Fund contribution to approximately $2 million.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Budget and Finance Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(For background reports and materials related to this matter, contact the Legislative Assistant for the Budget and Finance Committee at 213-978-1075.)
ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2009-10 Program Year 35 Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan - Second Year Action Plan.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the recommendations of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) as contained in a joint CAO/CLA report dated April 3, 2009, attached to the Council file, relative to the 2009-10 (35th Program Year) Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan (Second Year Action Plan).
2. INSTRUCT the CLA to report back to the Council in 30 days relative to a draft Ordinance requiring transmittal of the Consolidated Plan to the Council by December 1st of each year.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO/CLA report that there is a General Fund impact. The recommendations within this report address the 35th Program Year Consolidated Plan (35th PY Con Plan) for 2009-10, which is comprised of total funds of approximately $92.5 million from the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), $45.8 million from HOME Investment Partnerships, $14.5 million from Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, and a $3.2 million Emergency Shelter Grant. All recommendations are subject to the final award of grant funds by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (REYES - GREUEL)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. INSTRUCT the CDD, the CAO and CLA to make the following additions, changes, and deletions to the HCED Committee Report, relative to approval of the 35th PY Consolidated Plan.
2. INSTRUCT CDD, the CLA and CAO to make changes to Attachment G in the CAO/CLA Report to be consistent with the Changes listed in Attachment G-2 contained in this amendment.
3. DELETE the recommendations in the HCED Committee Amendment relative to Attachment K (3, 4, and 5).
4. INSTRUCT the CLA to report back to the Council in 30 days relative to a draft Ordinance requiring transmittal of the Consolidated Plan to the Council by December 1st of each year.
5. INSTRUCT CDD, the CLA, and CAO to make additions to Attachment N in the CAO/CLA Report to be consistent with the changes listed in Attachment N-1 contained in this amendment for projects to be considered during the CDBG stimulus process and reprogramming.
6. INSTRUCT the CLA to report back to the Council by September 15, 2009 with a review of all capital projects relative to providing possible reprogramming options for LAHD - Section 108 Debt Service, Brownfields Development Opportunities, and City Trees (LACC).
7. REQUEST the Community Redevelopment Agency to provide a Quarterly Status Report to the Council beginning September, 2009, on all CDBG -funded projects, potential or actual CDBG program income, and grants applied for with CDBG funds.
8. INSTRUCT the CDD, CLA and CAO to make changes to Attachment B in the CAO/CLA Report to increase the 34th Year Deficit Taken in 36th Year by $1,143,789 to $5,050,358 and reduce the 34th Year Deficit Taken in 35th Year by the same amount.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 36-56
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
(Item Nos. 36-41)
ITEM NO. (36) - ADOPTED
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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 Cohasset Street and Orion Avenue 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 March 20, 2009.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 16, 2009 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Cohasset Street and Orion Avenue 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, $395.52 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: June 8, 2009)
ITEM NO. (37) - ADOPTED
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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 Olympic Boulevard and Stoner Avenue 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 March 18, 2009.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 16, 2009 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Olympic Boulevard and Stoner Avenue 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, $816.20 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: June 8, 2009)
ITEM NO. (38) - ADOPTED
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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 Bundy Drive and Rochester Avenue 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 March 18, 2009.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 16, 2009 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Bundy Drive and Rochester Avenue 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, $323.36 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: June 8, 2009)
ITEM NO. (39) - ADOPTED
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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 Cantara Street and Ensign Avenue 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 March 18, 2009.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 16, 2009 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Cantara Street and Ensign Avenue 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, $449.90 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: June 8, 2009)
ITEM NO. (40) - ADOPTED
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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 Hewitt and First 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 March 19, 2009.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 16, 2009 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Hewitt and First 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, $1,339.22 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2010-11 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: June 8, 2009)
ITEM NO. (41) - ADOPTED
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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 Plummer Street and Corbin Avenue 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 March 19, 2009.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 16, 2009 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Plummer Street and Corbin Avenue 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, $4,159.53 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2010-11 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: June 8, 2009)
Roll Call #8 - Motion (LaBonge - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcon, Parks and Wesson (3)
(Item Nos. 42a-42k)
ITEM NO. (42) - ADOPTED
et al. RESOLUTIONS relative to removing various properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the following properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP), inasmuch as the owner(s) have corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the LAHD’s report of April 7, 2009:
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a. Property at 112 North Flores Street a.k.a. 116 North Flores Street (Case No. 189005).
Assessor I.D. No. 5511-009-009
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on December 11, 2008)
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b. Property at 119 East 111th Place a.k.a. 121 East 111th Place (Case No. 147395).
Assessor I.D. No. 6073-017-019
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 15, 2008)
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c. Property at 14721 West Burbank Boulevard a.k.a. 5610 North Natick Avenue (Case No. 212700).
Assessor I.D. No. 2244-019-013
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 20, 2008)
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d. Property at 14721 West Burbank Boulevard a.k.a. 5610 North Natick Avenue (Case No. 156984).
Assessor I.D. No. 2244-019-013
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 20, 2008)
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e. Property at 14727 West Sylvan Street (Case No. 158661).
Assessor I.D. No. 2241-007-019
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 28, 2008)
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f. Property at 1547 West Ewing Street a.k.a. 1549 West Ewing Street (Case No. 180530).
Assessor I.D. No. 5420-034-003
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 26, 2008)
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g. Property at 1553 West 228th Street (Case No. 51118).
Assessor I.D. No. 7347-015-034
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 12, 2006)
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h. Property at 2214 West Reservoir Street a.k.a. 2214 1/2 West Reservoir Street (Case No. 167548).
Assessor I.D. No. 5402-032-004
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 29, 2008)
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i. Property at 3648 South Empire Drive (Case No. 200972).
Assessor I.D. No. 4313-004-019
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 26, 2008)
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j. Property at 417 South Savannah Street (Case No. 204428).
Assessor I.D. No. 5185-011-019
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 20, 2008)
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k. Property at 636 West 81st Street (Case No. 81852).
Assessor I.D. No. 6032-023-003
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 5, 2007)
(Item Nos. 43-46)
ITEM NO. (43) - ADOPTED
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE relative to authorization to issue a rent credit for a lease agreement with LA Spice, LLC (LA Spice) at 5651 West Manchester Avenue.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to issue a rent credit to LA Spice for their lease at 5651 West Manchester Avenue as detailed in the February 26, 2009 GSD report, attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports Approval of this request will reduce income to the General Fund by $3,230.36.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (44) - ADOPTED
COMMUNICATION FROM CONTROLLER relative to the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Report on the Application of Agreed-upon Procedures Related to Article XIII-B Appropriation Limit Calculation.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Controller report relative to the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Report on the Application of Agreed-upon Procedures Related to Article XIII-B Appropriation Limit Calculation.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Audits and Governmental Efficiency Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (45) - ADOPTED
COMMUNICATION FROM CONTROLLER relative to the Fiscal Year 2007-08 audited financial statements of the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Program.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Controller report relative to the Fiscal Year 2007-08 audited financial statements of the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Program.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Audits and Governmental Efficiency Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (46) - ADOPTED
COMMUNICATION FROM CONTROLLER relative to the Fiscal Year 2006-07 Cost Allocation Plan 31 audit report for Department Administration and Support and Compensated Time Off.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Controller report relative to the Fiscal Year 2006-07 Cost Allocation Plan 31 audit report for Department Administration and Support and Compensated Time Off.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Audits and Governmental Efficiency Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (47) - SUBSTITUE RESOLUTION ADOPTED IN LIEU OF ORIGNAL RESOLUTION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #12 - Motion (Reyes - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcon, Parks and Wesson (3)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST and RESOLUTION (HUIZAR -GARCETTI - ALARCON) relative to the City's position on SB 60 (Cedillo) requiring the Department of Motor Vehicles to report on or before May 1, 2008 concerning the federal Real ID Act of 2005.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2007-08 State Legislative Program SUPPORT of SB 60 (Cedillo) that would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to report to the Legislature on or before May 1, 2008 on certain issues concerning the federal Real ID Act of 2005.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules and Government Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION (HUIZAR - REYES) relative to the City's position on SB 60 (Cedillo) requiring the Department of Motor Vehicles to report on or before May 1, 2008 concerning the federal Real ID Act of 2005.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2009-10 State Legislative Program SUPPORT of SB 60 (Cedillo) that would require the California Department of Motor Vehicles to issue driver’s licenses that are compliant with the federal Real ID Act of 2005.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (48) - ADOPTED
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION OF INTENTION relative to the redesignation of public alley to pedestrian mall for the alley easterly of Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and the alley northerly of Selma Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INSTITUTE by a two-thirds vote of the entire Los Angeles City Council the redesignation of public alley to pedestrian mall proceedings, pursuant to the Pedestrian Mall Law of 1960 over the alley easterly of Cahuenga Boulevard lying between Selma Avenue, as shown in Exhibit B of the February 4, 2009 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
2. FIND that the redesignation of the public alley to pedestrian mall for the alley easterly of Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and the alley northerly of Selma Avenue to be subject to the Council’s determination to be made at the Public Hearing to be held pursuant to the Pedestrian Mall Law of 1960 and to be scheduled under the Resolution of Intention, as attached to the Council file.
3. FIND that in conformance with Section 11102 of the Pedestrian Mall Law of 1960 that the public alley being redesignated is not needed for motorized vehicles.
4. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION OF INTENTION for the proposed redesignation.
5. DIRECT the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Resolution of Intention, as attached to the Council file, with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
6. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on JULY 28, 2009 upon adoption of the Resolution of Intention by Council.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the General Fund will be impacted by the administrative costs for the investigation and processing of this redesignation of public alley to pedestrian mall and the minimum cost is $4000.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
Roll Call #9 - Motion (Rosendahl - Zine) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcon, Parks and Wesson (3)
(Item Nos. 49a-49k)
ITEM NO. (49) - ADOPTED
et al. MOTIONS relative to “Special Events” to be held in the various Council Districts.
Recommendations for Council action:
DECLARE the following community events as “Special Events”; APPROVE any temporary street closures as requested; and, INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed the Council motions attached to the various listed Council files, including the waiver of fees, costs and requirements and other related issues, as specified:
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a. MOTION (GARCETTI - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Hollywood Wilshire YMCA - Healthy Kid Day 2009 on April 18, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,800).
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b. MOTION (GARCETTI - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the KIDS EGGstravaganza 2009 on April 11, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,573).
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c. MOTION (REYES - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the 2009 Opening Day on April 13, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,000).
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d. MOTION (REYES - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Annual Peace March in Honor of Emiliano Zapata on April 12, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,000).
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e. MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Ninth Annual Free Community Carnival on April 18, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,475).
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f. MOTION (SMITH - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the 14th Annual National Street Rod Association Appreciation Day on May 17, 2009 a Special Event (event sponsor to reimburse the City for all fees and costs incurred).
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g. MOTION (SMITH - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the LIFEhouse Christian Schools Northridge Spring Carnival on April 24-26, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $7,123).
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h. MOTION (WESSON - ZINE) relative to declaring the Remembering Dr. King - 41st Anniversary Parade on April 4, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $8,270).
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i. MOTION (WESSON - ZINE) relative to declaring the Fire Service Day on May 9, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,366).
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j. MOTION (CARDENAS - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Israeli’s Independence Day Festival on May 3, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,278).
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k. MOTION (CARDENAS - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the First Annual Pet Care Fair on April 18, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,500).
(Item Nos. 50-51)
ITEM NO. (50) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to a Special Event declaration for the Orange Drive Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the SoCal Certified Farmers’ Market Association.
Recommendation for Council action:
AMEND the Council action of May 6, 2008 relative to a Special Event declaration for the Orange Drive Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the SoCal Certified Farmers’ Market Association on every Saturday starting October 4, 2008 to October 3, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to extend the street closure area to include the 900 block of Orange Drive between Romaine Street and Willoughby Avenue.
ITEM NO. (51) - ADOPTED
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 March 13, 2009 deaths of Carlos Hernandez and Alejandro Garcia.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $75,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the March 13, 2009 deaths of Carlos Hernandez and Alejandro Garcia.
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. (52) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
Roll Call #14 - Motion (Perry - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcon, Parks and Wesson (3)
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 7, 2009)
ITEM NO. (53) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (HAHN - ROSENDAHL) relative to expeditiously processing permits and any other necessary entitlement activities for the Cheryl Green Community Center.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INSTRUCT the Department of Public Works with assistance from other relevant city agencies to ensure that permits are issued in an expeditious manner to the Boys and Girls Club to meet the May 2, 2009 deadline.
2. REQUEST that these city departments assign a representative to be the respective primary point of contact.
(Item Nos. 54-55)
ITEM NO. (54) - ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION (WESSON - LABONGE) relative to extending the Country Club Park Interim Control Ordinance imposing interim regulations to temporarily prohibit the issuance of building and demolition permits in a portion of the Wilshire Community Plan Area within the proposed Country Club Park Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) generally bounded by Olympic Boulevard to the north, Western Avenue to the east, Pico Boulevard to the south and Crenshaw Boulevard to the west, but excluding the commercially zoned properties along Olympic, Pico, Crenshaw and Western.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE to EXTEND the provisions of Ordinance No. 179285 imposing temporary interim regulations on the issuance of certain building permits as described above within the portion of the Wilshire Community Plan Areas as described above for a 180-day period ending October 21, 2009 or upon adoption of permanent regulations inasmuch as the City Planning Department is actively working to assure that an HPOZ is being expeditiously processed.
ITEM NO. (55) - ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION (WESSON - LABONGE) relative to extending the Windsor Village Interim Control Ordinance imposing interim regulations to temporarily prohibit the issuance of building and demolition permits in a portion of the Wilshire Community Plan Area within the proposed Windsor Village Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) generally bounded by Wilshire Boulevard to the north, Crenshaw Boulevard to the east, Olympic Boulevard to the south and both sides of Lucerne Boulevard to the west.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE to EXTEND the provisions of Ordinance No. 179286 imposing temporary interim regulations on the issuance of certain building permits as described above within the portion of the Wilshire Community Plan Areas as described above for a 180-day period ending October 21, 2009 or upon adoption of permanent regulations inasmuch as the City Planning Department is actively working to assure that an HPOZ is being expeditiously processed.
Roll Call #11 - Motion (Perry - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcon, Parks and Wesson (3)
(Item Nos. 56a-56e)
ITEM NO. (56) - MAPS APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORTS ADOPTED
et al. FINAL MAPS in the various Council Districts.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the Final Maps and ADOPT the City Engineer Reports as detailed in the various listed Council files, including bonds, agreements, contracts and other related issues as specified:
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a. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 66191 for property at 22709-11 West Del Valle Street, lying northerly of Del Valle Street and westerly of Ponce Avenue.
(Bond No. C-114926)
Applicants: Vartan and Lucy Kojababian
Wagner-Kerr Associates, Inc.
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b. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 67794 for property at 4733 Elmwood Avenue, lying northerly of Elmwood Avenue and westerly of Western Avenue.
(Bond No. C-114927)
(Quimby Fee: $77,976)
Applicants: Chandu Patel
Taik Yul Kim
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c. PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2007-0878 for property at 2480 North McCready Avenue, lying easterly of McCready Avenue and southerly of Fletcher Drive.
(Bond No. C-114928)
Applicants: Electric Partners
Jeremiah M. Crowley
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d. PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2005-8179 for property at 844 East California Avenue, lying southerly of California Avenue and westerly of Lincoln Boulevard.
(Bond No. C-114929)
(Quimby Fee: $10,244)
Applicants: Paul Cameron Gray
Sophie Smits
P. A. Arca Engineering, Inc.
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e. PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2005-1537 for property at 22266 and 22276 West Avenue San Luis, lying southerly of Avenue San Luis and easterly of Shoup Avenue.
(Bond No. C-114930)
(Quimby Fee: $2,429)
Applicants: Michael Gesas
Nick Kazemi
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
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MOTION (LABONGE - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Day of Buddha’s Coming (Birth of Buddha) on April 19, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,533).
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MOTION (SMITH - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Sierra Canyon School Medieval Fair on April 24, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,078).
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MOTION (SMITH - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the St. John Eudes Carnival on May 29-31, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = 7,123).
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MOTION (LABONGE for PARKS - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the 2009 Shrine Circus on April 17-19, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
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MOTION (PERRY - ZINE) relative to declaring the 51st Street Block Club’s Annual Mother’s Day Celebration on May 9, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
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MOTION (PERRY - ZINE) relative to declaring the 75th Street Block Club Party on July 5, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
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MOTION (ZINE - PERRY) relative to declaring the Valley Cultural Center’s 10th Annual Food, Wine, and Micro-Brew Festival on May 7, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $818).
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MOTION (ROSENDAHL - REYES) relative to declaring the Art in the Afternoon event on May 3, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,915).
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MOTION (HAHN - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the 2009 Grand Grunion Gala on May 16, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $806), except fees and costs that may be associated with facilities under the jurisdiction of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners.
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MOTION (HAHN - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the 21st Annual Taste in San Pedro on July 31, to August 2, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $6,000).
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MOTION (ZINE - REYES) relative to amending Council action of January 13, 2009 in connection with Special Event declaration for the 21st Annual Canoga Park Memorial Parade.
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MOTION (GARCETTI - REYES) relative to amending the Transportation Element of the General Plan to redesignate Glendale Boulevard from a Secondary Highway to a Modified-Standard Secondary Highway.
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
RESOLUTION (GREUEL - LABONGE) relative to declaring April 19-25, 2009 as Safety Seat Check Up Week in Los Angeles.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Reyes was excused from Council sessions of Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 29, 2009 due to City business.
Upon her request, and without objections, Councilmember Perry was excused to leave at 11:30 a.m. from Council session of Tuesday, May 5, 2009 due to City business.
Upon her request, and without objections, Councilmember Hahn was excused from Council sessions of Tuesday, May 19, 2009 and Wednesday, April 20, 2009 due to City business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Cardenas was excused from Council session of Tuesday, May 6, 2009 due to City business.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
09-0727 - John R. McDowell Jr. (Greuel - Huizar)
Joe Wheatley (Rosendahl - All Councilmembers)
Polish Film Festival (Rosendahl - All Councilmembers)
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
09-0726 - Odell Stewart (Garcetti - All Councilmembers)
Sylvan Wachs (Greuel - Zine - Rosendahl)
Dr. James Foxworthy (Hahn)
Ayes, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Weiss, Zine and President Garcetti (11); Absent: Alarcon, LaBonge, Parks and Wesson (4).
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: Karen E. Kalfayan, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL