Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Tuesday, May 19, 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, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson, Zine (10); Absent: Alarcon, Cardenas, LaBonge, Weiss and President Garcetti (5).
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
MAY 13, 2009
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 28
PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIR -
An opportunity for public testimony was provided.
ROLL CALL NUMBER (#) - INDICATES THE ORDER IN WHICH THE ITEMS WERE ACTED
UPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 1-16
ITEM NO. (1) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #7 - Motion (LaBonge - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Weiss and President Garcetti (2)
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Dr. Takashi Wada to the Commission for Children, Youth and Their Families.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Takashi Wada to the Commission for Children, Youth and Their Families for the term ending June 30, 2011, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Dr. Wada resides in Council District 14. (Current Commission gender composition: M = 4; F = 11)
Ethics Commission Review: Complete.
Background Check Review: Complete.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 23, 2009
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 22, 2009)
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Smith - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Weiss and President Garcetti (2)
(Item Nos. 2-3)
ITEM NO. (2) - ADOPTED
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SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SEIR), STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, MITIGATION MONITORING and REPORTING PROGRAM, PLANNING LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a proposed amendment to a Development Agreement between Cedars-Sinai and the City of Los Angeles and zone change for property at 8720 West Beverly Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. CERTIFY that the SEIR No. ENV-2008-0620 EIR; State Clearing House No. 2008031040 has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the State Guidelines and the City Guidelines and that the City Council has reviewed the information contained therein and considered it along with other factors related to this project; that this determination reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency in the City of Los Angeles; and that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 09-0676 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT SEIR No. ENV-2008-0620-EIR; State Clearing House No. 2008031040. (Final EIR No. ENV-1990-643-EIR; State Clearing House No. 90010839 was adopted by Council on June 23, 1993.)
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS made pursuant to, and in accordance with Section 21081 of the Public Resources Code and the Statement of Overriding Considerations as prepared by the City Planning Department.
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to, and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as the Findings of the Council.
4. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance authorizing the execution of an amendment to a Development Agreement between Cedars-Sinai and the City of Los Angeles to add 200,000 square feet of development to the Medical Center campus for property at 8720 West Beverly Boulevard.
5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE effecting a zone change from [T][Q]C2-2D-O to [T][Q]C2-2D-O,to revise the existing [Q] conditions to match portions of the Development Agreement to add 200,000 square feet of development to the Medical Center campus for property at 8720 West Beverly Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Applicant: Cedars - Sinai Medical Center, Thomas M. Priselac, President and CEO/Peter Braverman
Representative: Dwight Steinert CPC 2008-619-ZC-DA
Said rezoning shall be subject to the [Q] Qualified classification zone limitations substantially as shown on the sheet(s) attached to the Committee report.
6. REMOVE the [T] Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to the Committee report.
7. ADVISE the applicant of [Q] Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Planning Department reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 19, 2009
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 19, 2009)
ITEM NO. (3) - ADOPTED
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRADE, COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the Permanent Board Order (Order) No. 09-6977 for the Easement Deed between the City and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) for ingress and egress purposes relating to the Dominguez Gap Barrier Project.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided by Article III, Section 4(7) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
2. CONCUR with the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) action on February 5, 2009, approving Permanent Board Order No. 09-6977 to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles (Port) to execute the Easement Deed between the City and the LACFCD for purposes of the Dominguez Gap Barrier Project.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approving Permanent Board Order No. 09-6977 to authorize the Executive Director of the Port to execute the Easement Deed between the City and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for purposes of the Dominguez Gap Barrier Project.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The LACFCD will pay the Port a total compensation of $193,700, through seven annual installments of $12,371, for a total of $86,597, and a balance of $107,103, which will be paid upon execution of the Easement Deed. All revenue will be deposited into the Harbor Revenue Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (4) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #9 - Motion (Hahn - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Weiss and President Garcetti (2)
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION, TRADE, COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the Permanent Board Order (Order) No. 09-6988 amending the Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4, for Item 1210 - Electricity for Power and Lighting.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
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. CONCUR with the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) action on February 19, 2009, approving Permanent Board Order No. 09-6988 to amend Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4, Section 12, Item 1210 - Electricity for Power and Lighting.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approving Permanent Board Order No. 09-6988 to amend Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4, Section 12, Item 1210 - Electricity for Power and Lighting, to exempt Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) users from the 15 percent service charge for the provision of electrical power to vessels at wharves.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the proposed amendment to the Port of Los Angeles (Port) Tariff No.4, Section No. 12, Item No. 1210, will exempt the 15 percent service charge to provide an additional incentive for vessel owners to use AMP technology when berthed at the Port. Any funds collected as a result of electrical power furnished to vessels at Port wharves for AMP users will be paid to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power pursuant to the Multi-Facility Interconnection Agreement. The proposed Amendments to the Tariff will have no impact on the City General Fund and the City Financial Policies are not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (5) - CONTINUED TO JUNE 19, 2009
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Zine - Smith) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Alarcon, LaBonge, Weiss and President Garcetti (4)
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a speed limit revision for Zelzah Avenue between Rinaldi Street and Nordhoff Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. CONCUR with the Board of Transportation Commissioners (Board) action of June 26, 2008 approving the amendment of Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.81 to raise the speed limit for Zelzah Avenue as follows:
a. Between Rinaldi Street and San Fernando Mission Boulevard from 30 to 35 miles per hour.
b. Between Chatsworth Street and Nordhoff Street from 35 to 40 miles per hour.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending LAMC Section 80.81 to establish the recommended speed limit of Recommendation No. 1.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
General Comments: Northridge East Neighborhood Council
(Continued from Council meeting of May 5, 2009)
ITEM NO. (6) - REFERRED BACK TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Greuel - Perry) Adopted to Refer, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Alarcon, LaBonge, Weiss and President Garcetti (4)
CDs 5, 6 & 12
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a speed limit revision for Balboa Boulevard between Foothill Boulevard and Ventura Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. CONCUR with the Board of Transportation Commissioners (Board) action of August 14, 2008 approving the amendment of Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.81 to raise the speed limit on Balboa Boulevard as follows:
a. Between Foothill Boulevard and Jolette Avenue/Pineridge Drive from 45 to 50 miles per hour.
b. Between Jolette Avenue/Pineridge Drive and Midwood Drive from 40 to 50 miles per hour.
c. Between Rinaldi Street and Victory Boulevard from 35 to 40 miles per hour.
d. Between Victory Boulevard and Burbank Boulevard from 40 to 45 miles per hour.
e. Between Burbank Boulevard and Ventura Boulevard from 35 to 40 miles per hour.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending LAMC Section 80.81 to establish the recommended speed limit of Recommendation No. 1.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of May 5, 2009)
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Cardenas - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Alarcon, LaBonge, Weiss and President Garcetti (4)
(Item Nos. 7-11)
ITEM NO. (7) - ADOPTED
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a grant from the LA 84 Foundation for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2009-10 Summer Swim Program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to approve the submission of a grant application and accept a grant award from the LA 84 Foundation for the FY 2009-10 Summer Swim Program in the amount of $84,918.87.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to execute the resulting grant agreement (Terms and Conditions), 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 this grant does not require a match and provides needed funding for additional aquatic services to youth without any impact to the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (8) - ADOPTED
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a grant from Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit for the 2009 Summer Splash Program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) to approve the submission of an application, substantially in the form on file in the Board Office, to Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit for Summer Splash Program 2009 in the amount of $357,394.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to represent the City and execute the corresponding grant agreement, and any subsequent amendments thereto, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 14.6 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 this grant does not require a match and provides needed funding for additional aquatic services to youth without a negative fiscal impact to the Department’s General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (9) - ADOPTED
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting grant funds for various Extended Day Care and General Childcare Programs.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) to accept $2,433 in grant funding for 2008-09 from the State of California Department of Education (CDE) for Instructional Materials for Extended Day Care (Latchkey) Programs and General Child Care Programs at Jim Gilliam Child Care Center.
2. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary of the Board to adopt the resolution relative to the acceptance of the CDE funding for child care, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to execute the resulting grant agreement (Terms and Conditions), and any subsequent amendments thereto, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 14.6 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 this grant does not require a match and presents no fiscal impact to the Department’s General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (10) - ADOPTED
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to applying and accepting funds for the Summer Lunch Program from the Great American Dine Out Grant.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) to approve the submission of an application, substantially in the form on file in the Board Office, for the Great American Dine Out Grant for $10,000 to promote the Summer Lunch Program.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to represent the City and execute the corresponding grant agreement, and any subsequent amendments thereto, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 14.6 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 this grant does not require a match and would provide funds to increase youth participation in the Summer Lunch Program. By increasing participation, the RAP will be extending its reach to children in need and would receive increased reimbursement from the State, which would be used to provide additional resources for staffing and the administrative costs of the program.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (11) - ADOPTED
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization and execution of two agreements with URS Corporation Americas (URS) and with Kleinfelder West, Inc., (Kleinfelder) to provide the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) with geotechnical services, dam and reservoir safety, staff development, and related services for the Van Norman Complex Projects.
Recommendation for Council action:
CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners’ action of March 17, 2009, Resolution No. 009-207, authorizing the execution of Agreement No. 47804 with URS and Agreement No. 47805 with Kleinfelder for not-to-exceed amounts of $32 million and $27 million, respectively, each for an initial term of three years with an option to extend the term for up to four additional three-year periods for the provision of professional and technical services in support of the Van Norman Complex and various City water treatment and management projects.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Agreements will have no impact on the General Fund. Funding for the first year of the Agreements will come from the 2008-09 Departmental Budget, Water Revenue Fund. Future funding is included in the Department's Five-Year Plan. Since the LADWP is bound only by the City Debt Management Policies, the City Financial Policies are not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 22, 2009
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 22, 2009)
ITEM NO. (12) - REFERRED TO THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Parks - LaBonge) Adopted to Refer, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Alarcon, LaBonge, Weiss and President Garcetti (4)
TRADE, COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the contract between the City and LA Marathon LLC (C-93753) to change the day of the LA Marathon from a holiday Monday to a Sunday in March of each year, beginning with the 2010 event.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (LaBonge - Hahn - Rosendahl):
1. REQUEST the City Attorney and INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to negotiate an amendment to the contract between the City and LA Marathon LLC (C-93753) to change the day of the LA Marathon from a holiday Monday to a Sunday in March of each year, beginning with the 2010 event.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a contract amendment on behalf of the City.
3. INSTRUCT the CAO and the CLA, with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and other departments as appropriate, to meet with LA Marathon to develop a course route, for Council approval, which showcases the beauty, diversity and excitement of our great community.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Cardenas - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Alarcon, LaBonge, Weiss and President Garcetti (4)
(Item Nos. 13-16)
ITEM NO. (13) - ADOPTED
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GENERAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the amendment of the boundary for Overnight Parking District (OPD) No. 505 on Corinth Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the establishment of OPD No. 505, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the General Exemption (Article II, Section 1 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines).
2. FIND that, based on testimony presented by residents and representatives of the Mar Vista Community Council Transportation and Infrastructure Committee at a meeting held by Council District 11, the street proposed for inclusion within the amended boundaries of OPD No. 505 is experiencing the same problems the streets included in the current district associated with parked vehicles which have created a public nuisance.
3. FIND that Corinth Avenue between Clover Avenue and Stanwood Drive, the street segment proposed for inclusion within the amended boundaries of OPD No. 505, is contiguous with the current OPD and is a residential area developed with single-family residential dwelling units, whose residents lack adequate off-street parking, and whose residents are unable to find parking on the block due to the overnight parking of vehicles on their block by non-residents of the block.
4. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION amending the boundaries of OPD No. 505 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.54 to include both sides of Corinth Avenue between Clover Avenue and Stanwood Drive in Council District 11.
5. AUTHORIZE the following parking restriction for use in all of OPD No. 505:
"NO PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 505 PERMITS EXEMPTED"
6. FIND that the Los Angeles Police Department should continue to have the primary responsibility for the enforcement of the authorized overnight parking restriction in OPD No. 505, with support from the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Parking Enforcement, since the reported problems involve criminal activity.
7. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures to prepare, issue and collect payments for Overnight Parking Permits from the residents of OPD No. 505 in accordance with LAMC Section No. 80.54, where the following permit conditions will apply:
a. Maximum of three resident permits per dwelling unit at $15 each per year.
b. Maximum of two visitor permits per dwelling unit at $10 each per four months.
c. Maximum of 25 guest permits per dwelling unit per day at $1 each per day.
d. Sales of guest permits in excess of 25 per dwelling unit per day require written approval of Council District 11.
8. DIRECT the LADOT to post the authorized parking restriction signs on the residential portion of Corinth Avenue between Clover Avenue and Stanwood Drive, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited at all times in the interest of traffic flow or safety, upon Council action establishing the district, and without the need for any further petitions from the residents of this street segment supporting such signs.
9. FIND that all terms and conditions set forth in the report establishing the district shall remain in full force and effect and shall apply to the entire district unless specifically changed herein.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that Overnight Parking Districts with permits for residents and their guests are considered a special service, and the City is entitled to fully recover the costs of administering, posting, maintaining and enforcing these OPDs through the fees charged for permits. At this time, the annual cost of this special service is unknown but it is expected to be somewhat less than the cost of the Preferential Parking Program. Therefore, the City Attorney has recommended that LADOT set the initial OPD permit fees at a level of approximately two-thirds of the current PPD permit fees. A cost analysis of the Overnight Parking Program is planned to occur at the end of the 2008-09 Fiscal Year, and the permit fees will be adjusted accordingly based on the results of that analysis. In addition to recovering the full cost of the Overnight Parking Program from permit fees, the City may gain additional General Fund revenue from the issuance of parking citations to violators of the OPD's parking restrictions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (14) - ADOPTED
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 129 in the Wilshire Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the establishment of PPD No. 129 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 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 No. 945-07) that was originally filed on December 19, 2007, and was revised on March 9, 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 most of the comments opposing the establishment of the proposed 45-block PPD No. 129, bounded by the centerline of San Vicente Boulevard, the east side of Spaulding Avenue, the north side of Whitworth Drive, the east side of Stanley Avenue, the south side of Pico Boulevard, the east side of Ogden Drive, the south side of Saturn Street, the centerline of Fairfax Avenue, and including both sides of Orange Grove Avenue between Saturn Street and Pickford Street, both sides of Spaulding Avenue between Saturn Street and Pico Boulevard, both sides of Stanley Avenue between Pico Boulevard and Saturn Street, and both sides of Packard Street between Stanley Avenue and Curson Avenue, objected to the PPD extending east to Stanley Avenue.
3. FIND that reducing the boundaries of PPD No. 129 to only eight blocks in the immediate vicinity of the core petition area along Orange Grove Avenue addresses the majority of the complaints about the potential adverse impacts associated with the district.
4. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing PPD No. 129 pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54 which will include both sides of the residential portions of the following street segments:
a. Orange Grove Avenue between San Vicente Boulevard and Whitworth Drive
b. Orange Grove Avenue between Whitworth Drive and Packard Street
c. Orange Grove Avenue between Packard Street and Pico Boulevard
d. Whitworth Drive between Fairfax Avenue and Orange Grove Avenue
e. Whitworth Drive between Orange Grove Avenue and Ogden Drive
f. Whitworth Drive between Ogden Drive and Genesee Avenue
g. Packard Street between Fairfax Avenue and Orange Grove Avenue
h. Packard Street between Orange Grove Avenue and Ogden Drive
5. AUTHORIZE the following parking restrictions for use in all of PPD No. 129:
a. "No Parking, 6 PM to 8 AM; 2 Hour Parking, 8 AM to 6 PM; PPD No. 129 Permits Exempt"
b. "2 Hour Parking, 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday; PPD No. 129 Permits Exempt"
c. "No Parking, 6 PM to 8 AM; 2 Hour Parking, 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday; PPD No. 129 Permits Exempt"
6. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedure for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within PPD No. 129, as specified in LAMC Section 80.58 and require that PPD No. 129 be administered pursuant to the "Rules and Procedures for Preferential Parking Districts" as adopted by the City Council.
7. DIRECT the LADOT to prepare a Notice of Determination reflecting the Council's actions under Recommendation No. One above and file such notice with the City and County Clerks within five working days of the City Council's action.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the additional cost of implementing, administering, and enforcing PPD No. 129. 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.
ITEM NO. (15) - ADOPTED
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of temporary Overnight Parking District (OPD) No. 536 for Brimfield Avenue neighborhood adjacent to Pacoima Wash.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the establishment of OPD No. 536, will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); that the Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency, City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceeding 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 Preferential Parking Section; and adopt Negative Declaration (TR-663-08) filed on October 16, 2008.
2. FIND that the clockwise area bounded by: the north side of Chase Street between the dead-end west of Kester Avenue and Kester Avenue, the east curb of Kester Avenue between Chase Street and Community Street (north intersection), Community Street between Kester Avenue and the dead-end east of Community Street, the east curb of Kester Avenue between Community Street (north intersection) and Roscoe Boulevard, the west curb of Kester Avenue between Roscoe Boulevard and Community Street (south intersection), Community Street between Kester Avenue and Saloma Avenue, Saloma Avenue between Community Street and the dead-end south of Community Street, Community Street between Saloma Avenue and Brimfield Avenue, and Brimfield Avenue between the dead-end south of Community Street and the dead-end north of Community Street, the west side of Kester Avenue between Community Street (south intersection) and Chase Street and the south side of Chase Street between Kester Avenue and the dead-end west of Kester is developed with some single-family and multiple family residential dwelling units; which lack adequate off-street parking, where the residents depend upon being able to park on the street adjacent to their homes and where residents are unable to find overnight parking on the block due to the overnight parking of non-residents on their blocks.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing OPD No. 536 pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54 to include the area described in Recommendation No. Two.
4. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to immediately post signs upon adoption of the Resolution which state: "No Parking, 2 AM to 6 AM, OPD No. 536 Permits Exempt" parking restriction for both sides of:
a. Community Street between Kester Avenue and Brimfield Avenue
b. Saloma Avenue between Community Street and the dead-end south of Community Street
c. Brimfield Avenue between the dead-end north of Community Street and the dead-end south of Community Street
5. AUTHORIZE permit sales to all residents of OPD No. 536, including the residents of Kester Avenue between Chase Street and Roscoe Boulevard.
6. AUTHORIZE the "No Parking, 2 AM to 6 AM" parking restriction for any street segment within OPD No. 536 where there is no residential or park frontage on either side of the street.
7. AUTHORIZE posting of "No Parking, 2 AM to 6 AM; OPD No. 536 Permits Exempt" parking restriction on all unposted residential street segments within OPD No. 536, except for Kester Avenue between Chase Street and Roscoe Boulevard, upon written request from the Councilmember for the OPD.
8. AUTHORIZE posting of OPD signs on all segments of Kester Avenue between Chase Street and Roscoe Boulevard only upon LADOT receiving written request from the Councilmember and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) letter indicating criminal activity has expanded to those street segments of Kester Avenue between Chase Street and Roscoe Boulevard and requesting placement of "No Parking, 2 AM to 6 AM; OPD No. 536 Permits Exempt" parking restriction.
9. FIND that the LAPD should have the primary responsibility for the enforcement of the authorized overnight parking restriction in OPD No. 536, with support from LADOT Parking Enforcement, since the reported problems involve criminal activity.
10. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures to prepare, issue, and collect payments for Overnight Parking Permits from the residents of OPD No. 536 in accordance with LAMC Section 80.54, where the following permit conditions will apply:
a. Maximum of three resident permits per dwelling unit at $15 each per year
b. Maximum of two visitor permits per dwelling unit at $10 each per four months
c. Maximum of 25 guest permits per dwelling unit per day at $1 each per day
d. Sales of guest permits in excess of 25 per dwelling unit per day require written approval from Council District Seven.
11. DIRECT the LADOT to remove the authorized OPD NO. 536 parking restrictions for any of the street segments within OPD No. 536 in accordance with the criteria set forth in Recommendations Four, Six, Seven and Eight, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited at all times in the interest of traffic flow or safety, upon written instructions from the Council Office representing the specific street segment (Council District Seven) requesting the removal of such signs following Council action establishing the district.
12. DIRECT the LADOT to apply for a "CEQA Filing Fee No Effect Determination" from the California Department of Fish and Game, and then upon receipt of the "CEQA Filing Fee No Effect Determination", to prepare a Notice of Determination reflecting the Council's actions under Recommendation No. One above and file such notice with the City and County Clerks.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that OPDs with permits for residents and their guests are considered a special service, and the City is entitled to fully recover the costs of administering, posting, maintaining and enforcing these OPDs through the fees charged for permits. At this time, the annual cost of this special service is unknown but it is expected to be somewhat less than the cost of the Preferential Parking Program. Therefore, the City Attorney has recommended that the LADOT set the initial OPD permit fees at a level of approximately two-thirds of the current PPD permit fees. A cost analysis of the Overnight Parking Program is planned to occur, following the end of the 2008-09 Fiscal Year, after the overnight parking program has been in effect for about one year; and the permit fees will be adjusted accordingly based on the results of that analysis. In addition to recovering the full cost of the Overnight Parking Program from permit fees, the City may gain additional General Fund revenue from the issuance of parking citations to violators of the OPD's parking restrictions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (16) - ADOPTED
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2008-09 Transportation Grant Fund Annual Work Program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the recommendations of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), as shown in the attached CAO report to the Mayor dated April 30, 2009 (attached to the Council file), relative to the 2008-09 Transportation Grant Fund Annual Work Program.
2. SUBSTITUTE the following for Recommendation No. 32 of the CAO report:
INSTRUCT all City departments to submit all Letters of Agreement and Memoranda of Understanding requiring Proposition C funding to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and the CAO for review prior to execution.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that transfers of front and matching funds totaling approximately $30.2 million are included for costs incurred for various transportation grant funded programs in the 2008-09 Transportation Grant Fund Annual Work Program (TGFAWP). These funds are combined with approximately $79.8 million in grant funds to fully fund the 2008-09 TGFAWP. Funding in the 2008-09 Proposition C Adopted Budget are available and sufficient for the front and matching funds required this year. Recommended funding and associated transfers for the 2008-09 TGFAWP are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that Proposition C funding is budgeted and used to support this program.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 17-34
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (17) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Zine - Hahn) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Weiss and President Garcetti (2)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE relative to the appointment of Ms. Araceli Campos to the Commission on the Status of Women.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Araceli Campos to the Commission on the Status of Women for the term ending June 30, 2009 and a subsequent reappointment for the term ending June 30, 2014 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Campos will fill the vacancy created by Ms. Katie Buckland, who resigned on March 4, 2009. Ms. Campos resides in Council District Five. (Current Commission gender composition: M=0; F=6; Vacancy=1)
Ethics Commission Review: Not required.
Background Check Review: Complete.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 23, 2009
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 22, 2009)
ITEM NO. (18) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Smith - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Weiss and President Garcetti (2)
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the vacation of Marengo Street between Kingston Avenue and Brittania Street Vacation District (Airspace Vacation; VAC E1400751).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of April 10, 2002, that the vacation of Marengo Street between Kingston Avenue and Brittania Street Vacation District (Airspace Vacation), pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article VII, Class 5(3) of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines.
2. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of April 10, 2002, that this vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION declaring the intention to order the vacation of Marengo Street between Kingston Avenue and Brittania Street Vacation District.
4. DIRECT the City Engineer to prepare and present a Resolution to Vacate after the conclusion of the Public Hearing and Council’s instruction to proceed with this vacation and upon compliance with the conditions established for the Marengo Street between Kingston Avenue and Brittania Street Vacation District.
5. DIRECT that, vacation proceedings not completed within two years of the date of the Public Hearing, yet to be conducted, shall be terminated, with no further action by the Council.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Engineer. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (19) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #10 - Motion (Smith - Greuel) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Weiss and President Garcetti (2)
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 May 12, 2009:
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a. Property at 1046 South Catalina Street (Case No. 7541).
Assessor I.D. No. 5078-012-014
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 25, 2004.)
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b. Property at 1547 West 11th Street (Case No. 163762).
Assessor I.D. No. 5137-015-019
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 27, 2008.)
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c. Property at 2432 West Kent Street (Case No. 138086).
Assessor I.D. No. 5402-022-017
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 29, 2007.)
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d. Property at 2715 South Cloverdale Avenue (Case No. 169646).
Assessor I.D. No. 5043-013-017
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on September 11, 2008)
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e. Property at 4553 West St. Elmo Drive (Case No. 148426).
Assessor I.D. No. 5071-012-053
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 17, 2008)
ITEM NO. (20) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Huizar - Zine) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Alarcon, LaBonge, Weiss and President Garcetti (4)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (CDD) relative to executing a $3.422 million Loan Agreement with New Urban Partners, LLC (Borrower), to provide funding assistance in the development of the Jefferson and Fifth Avenue Mixed Use Project (Project) located at 2401-25 West Jefferson Boulevard, and related actions.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CDD, or designee, to:
a. Negotiate and execute a Promissory Note in favor of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the related documents (HUD Documents) to borrow $3.422 million pursuant to the Section 108 Loan Guarantee program from HUD, in order to provide financial assistance for the retail development of the Project, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
b. Negotiate and execute any amendment of the HUD Documents that may be necessary, relative to the intent of the CDD report dated January 12, 2009, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
c. Negotiate and execute a City Loan Contract and related documents (City Loan Documents) for advancing the City loan of $3.422 million (City Loan) to the Borrower for land acquisition and eligible predevelopment costs, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
d. Negotiate and execute agreements that will subordinate the City Loan to a construction or a permanent senior lender, and other amendment(s) related to the City Loan Documents relative to the intent of the CDD report dated January 12, 2009, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
e. Prepare Controller instructions, with concurrence of the City Administrative Officer, including any future technical adjustments, relative to the intent of the CDD report dated January 12, 2009, and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Establish new account E400 Jefferson and Fifth Avenue Project and appropriate $3.422 million within Fund No. 43F CDD Section 108.
b. Expend funds upon proper demand of the General Manager, CDD, or designee.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CDD reports that there will be no fiscal impact on the City General Fund. The front-end program income for the Community Development Block Grant when the loan is disbursed is $34,220. The City Loan in the variable interest rate period would bear interest at LlBOR index plus spread of 1.25 percent, per annum, and in the fixed interest rate period at index for Yield of Ten Years U.S. Treasury Notes plus spread of 1.25 percent, per annum.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (21) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #11 - Motion (Wesson - Zine) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Weiss and President Garcetti (2)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to proposed amendments to the City's dog licensing and rabies vaccination regulations.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present ordinances to:
a. Amend Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 53.00 et.seq. specific to dog licensing and rabies vaccination regulations, as proposed in Attachments I and II of the CAO report to the Mayor dated May 1, 2009 (attached to the Council file).
b. Amend the LAMC to delete the current fee setting process and replace it with a fee setting process based on the Department of Animal Services cost recovery model.
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Animal Services to report to the Mayor and Council three months after the effective date of the revised ordinance on the status of the dog licensing program.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action can potentially generate up to $1.0 million in additional General Fund revenue. This potential full-year revenue has not been reflected in the 2009-10 Budget.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (22) - ADOPTED AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #12 - Motion (Alarcon - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Weiss and President Garcetti (2)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST and RESOLUTION (ALARCON - GREUEL) relative to the City's position on AB 87 (Davis), which would institute a statewide per-bag fee of 25 cents on all single-use bags.
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 for AB 87 (Davis), which would institute a statewide per-bag fee of 25 cents on all single-use bags, with revenues to be used to fund grants to cities and counties on a per-capita basis for local pollution control and recycling programs.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules and Government Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (SMITH - ALARCON)
Recommendation for Council action:
REQUEST the authors of AB 68 (Brownley) and AB 87 (Davis) to combine their bills regarding a statewide fee for single-use bags.
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Huizar - Zine) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Alarcon, LaBonge, Weiss and President Garcetti (4)
(Item Nos. 23-30)
ITEM NO. (23) - ADOPTED
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to the vacation of Regent Street from Kelton Avenue to approximately 111 feet northeasterly thereof (VAC EXX21518).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of December 10, 2004, that the vacation of Regent Street from Kelton Avenue to approximately 111 feet northeasterly thereof, pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines.
2. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of December 10, 2004, that this vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION TO VACATE NO. 08-21518 for the vacation of Regent Street from Kelton Avenue to approximately 111 feet northeasterly thereof.
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit, following Council adoption, Resolution to Vacate No. 08-21518 to the Land Development Group of the Bureau of Engineering for recordation of said Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Engineer. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (24) - ADOPTED
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to the vacation of the T-shaped alley southerly of Olympic Boulevard between Birch Street and Naomi Avenue (VAC E1400952).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of September 6, 2005, that the vacation of the T-shaped alley southerly of Olympic Boulevard between Birch Street and Naomi Avenue, pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines.
2. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of September 6, 2005, that this vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION TO VACATE NO. 06-1400952 for the vacation of the T-shaped alley southerly of Olympic Boulevard between Birch Street and Naomi Avenue.
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit, following Council adoption, Resolution to Vacate No. 06-1400952 to the Land Development Group of the Bureau of Engineering for recordation of said Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Engineer. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (25) - ADOPTED
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to the vacation of Brokaw Place between Carlton Way and Hollywood Boulevard (VAC E1400988).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of October 8, 2008, that the vacation of Brokaw Place between Carlton Way and Hollywood Boulevard, pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines.
2. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of October 8, 2008, that this vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION TO VACATE NO. 09-1400988 for the vacation of Brokaw Place between Carlton Way and Hollywood Boulevard.
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit, following Council adoption, Resolution to Vacate No. 09-1400988 to the Land Development Group of the Bureau of Engineering for recordation of said Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Engineer. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (26) - ADOPTED
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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 7090 West Estepa Drive 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 April 22, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 7090 West Estepa Drive.
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 $1,926 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 $1,800 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $126 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. (27) - ADOPTED
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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 548 South Dove Drive 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 April 22, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 548 South Dove Drive.
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 $2,247 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 $2,100 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $147 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. (28) - ADOPTED
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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 1950 North Lucille Avenue 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 April 22, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 1950 North Lucille Avenue.
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 $2,337.95 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 $2,185 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $152.95 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. (29) - ADOPTED
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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 582 West Avenue 46 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 April 22, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 582 West Avenue 46.
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 $1,926 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 $1,800 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $126 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. (30) - ADOPTED
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CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (ROSENDAHL - HAHN) relative to receiving $137,500 in State funds for the geotechnical investigation of the Tramonto Landslide.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to execute the Contribution Agreement between the State of California and the City of Los Angeles for the geotechnical investigation of the Tramonto Landslide.
2. DIRECT the Office of Accounting to establish an account in the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50 to receive the $137,500 in State funds.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (31)
Roll Call #13 - Motion (Huizar - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Weiss and President Garcetti (2)
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 (HUIZAR - ALARCON) relative to declaring the Cinco de Mayo Celebration on May 2-3, and May 9-10, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $57,724).
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b. MOTION (HUIZAR - REYES) relative to declaring the Bike to Work Week Kick-Off on May 11, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,750).
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c. MOTION (SMITH - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the 2009 Granada Hills Charter High School Graduation Ceremony on June 4, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,075).
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d. MOTION (HAHN - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Mary Star of the Sea Church Fiesta on July 17-19, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,226).
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Huizar - Zine) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Alarcon, LaBonge, Weiss and President Garcetti (4)
(Item Nos. 32-34)
ITEM NO. (32) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (HUIZAR - PARKS) relative to installing street banners announcing the Third Annual Boyle Heights Concert and Fireworks Show at Hollenbeck Park on June 28, 2009.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the street banner program announcing the Third Annual Boyle Heights Concert and Fireworks Show at Hollenbeck Park, as a "City of Los Angeles Event" on June 28, 2009.
2. APPROVE the content of the street banners design for the above specified event.
ITEM NO. (33) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (HUIZAR - PARKS) relative to installing street banners announcing the Second Annual El Sereno Fireworks Show and Concert at El Sereno Park on July 5, 2009.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the street banner program announcing the Second Annual El Sereno Fireworks Show and Concert at El Sereno Park, as a "City of Los Angeles Event", on July 5, 2009.
2. APPROVE the content of the street banners for the above specified event.
ITEM NO. (34) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (GREUEL - SMITH) relative to funding to support community programs and groups in Council District Two.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
TRANSFER $20,000 in the Council District Two portion of the Council Fund No. 100/28, Account No. 1010 (Salaries - General) to the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0702 (CD2 Community Services) to provide funding to support community programs and groups in Council District Two.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
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MOTION (HUIZAR - PARKS) relative to declaring the 62nd Annual Memorial Day Observance on May 25, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,606).
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MOTION (HUIZAR - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the Fourth Annual Eagle Rock Veterans’ Day Parade on November 8, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $6,319).
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MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to declaring the Fred Jordan Mission’s Open House Event on May 23, 2009 a Special Event (all costs incurred by the City associated with this event will be paid by the event sponsor).
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MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to declaring the Annual Toluca Lake Holiday Open House on December 4, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,458).
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MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to declaring the Annual Toluca Lake Car Show on October 4, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,789).
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MOTION (HUIZAR - ALARCON) relative to declaring the 11th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival on October 3, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $11,638).
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MOTION (LABONGE - PARKS) relative to declaring the 50th Anniversary & Class of 2009 Graduation Ceremonies on June 8, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,280).
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MOTION (ROSENDAHL - SMITH) relative to declaring the Venice Be Ready Expo on May 31, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,146).
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MOTION (HUIZAR - CARDENAS) relative to amending the Council action of April 21, 2009 in connection with naming the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Street as “Delijani Square.”
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH) relative to a report on the results of the State propositions on the May 19, 2009 ballot and the potential impact on the 2009-10 City Budget.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Zine was excused from Council meeting of July 24, 2009 for City business.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
09-0727 - Bill and Jane Miller, 65 Years of Marriage (Greuel - All Councilmembers)
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
09-0726 - Rosita Ventura Omega (Alarcon)
Melba Geddes (LaBonge - All Councilmembers)
Robyn Lynn Shaw (Reyes)
Victoria “Tori” Elizabeth Shaw (Reyes)
Christopher Charles Horton (Rosendahl)
Edith “Edie” Reber (Alarcon)
Ayes, Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson and Zine (13); Absent: Weiss and President Garcetti (2).
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: June Lagmay, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE CITY COUNCIL