Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Friday, May 22, 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: Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Smith and Zine (10); Absent: Hahn, Rosendahl, Weiss, Wesson and President Garcetti (5).
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
May 19, 2009
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - NONE
PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIR -
An opportunity for public testimony was provided.
ROLL CALL NUMBER (#) - INDICATES THE ORDER IN WHICH THE ITEMS WERE ACTED
UPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
Item Noticed for Public Hearing - Item 1
ITEM NO. (1) - MOTION ADOPTED TO GRANT APPLICATION
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HEARING COMMENTS relative to application for determination of “Public Convenience or Necessity” for alcohol sales for off-site consumption at Total Wine and More.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Total Wine and More located at 8941 North Tampa Avenue, Northridge, 91324, will serve the “Public Convenience or Necessity” and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of “Public Convenience or Necessity” for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 8941 North Tampa Avenue.
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4
Applicant: David J. Trone (Dwight Steinert, Planning Associates, Inc., representative)
TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 19, 2009
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 19, 2009)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 2-8
ITEM NO. (2) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #9 - Motion (Alarcon - Cardenas) To Adopt As Amended, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Rosendahl, Weiss and President Garcetti (4)
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to releasing Request for Qualifications (RFQs) for the selection of a Bond Finance Team and to extend the term of the existing list of Housing Finance Team participants.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND, pursuant to Charter Section 371(e)(2), that the competitive bidding process would not be practicable or advantageous for the performance of the specialized, professional services conducted by the Bond Finance Team for the period June 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009, in that the work is of a temporary or occasional nature, with consideration given to the need for an interim period during which the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) will conduct a new RFQ process, as needed to mitigate interruption of services relative to the Single-Family and Multi-Family Bond Program.
2. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to:
a. Extend the term of the Bond Finance Team list established under the prior RFQ process, for the period June 1, 2009, through December 31, 2009, and authorize the LAHD to utilize the firms listed below, subject to a Charter Section 1022 determination and the condition that all related project costs be fully supported by bond revenue, program fee-income, and private funds provided by project supporters:
1) Simpson & Simpson (auditor/accountant).
2) CSG Advisors, Inc. (financial advisor).
3) First Southwest Company (financial advisor).
4) Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. (master servicer).
5) Bank of New York (trustee).
6) US Bank (trustee).
7) Citigroup (bond underwriter).
8) Merril Lynch (bond underwriter).
b. Release five separate RFQs for the selection of firms for each of the five classifications identified in the LAHD transmittal dated March 13, 2009 (Transmittal), substantially in the form of the drafts included in the Transmittal, following a Charter Section 1022 determination and subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality and the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Contract Administration, as to compliance with City contracting requirements.
c. Report to the Mayor and Council with an assessment of RFQ proposals and recommendations for selection that are consistent with the criteria attached (Attachment) to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated May 11, 2009.
d. Prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments that are consistent with the Mayor and Council actions on this matter, subject to the approval of the CAO, and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. The recommendations listed above are in compliance with City Financial Policies in that funding of all project expenses related to the Bond Finance Team, for the extension period June 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009, and the period covered under the new RFQ authority, up to maximum of three years, are to be fully supported by bond proceeds, program fee-income, and private funds provided by project sponsors.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ADOPTED
MOTION (ALARCON - PARKS)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. REFER subsections b., c. and d. of Recommendation No. 2 back to the Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee.
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department to revise the Request for Qualifications for Bond Financial Advisors to require social responsibility factors as a direct component of the Evaluation Factor scoring system used to recommend, or contract with, any applying firm or organization. These social responsibility factors should include, but are not limited to:
a. Demonstration of results in foreclosure prevention and loan modification efforts by local, state, and federal governments which include reduction in principal to reflect current market value.
b. Financial Institutions having branches located in underserved communities, Empowerment Zones, Enterprises Zones, and Community Redevelopment Areas, and other areas lacking local access to FDIC and NCUA insured financial institutions.
c. A satisfactory or above Community Reinvestment Act Performance Rating, with additional points for an "outstanding" rating.
d. MBE, WBE, SBE Certification and
e. Other social responsibility factors, as appropriate
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Smith - Zine) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Rosendahl, Weiss, Wesson and President Garcetti (5)
(Item Nos. 3-8)
ITEM NO. (3) - ADOPTED
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HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to expanding the boundaries for Redevelopment Survey Area No. 2 to include the Atwater Village and Glassell Park communities.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Community Redevelopment Agency to adopt by Resolution, the expansion of Redevelopment Survey Area No. 2 for study purposes to include the Atwater Village and Glassell Park communities.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (4) - ADOPTED
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HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to increasing a purchase order by $70,500 for legal services related to the condemnation of properties located at 944-1010 East Slauson Avenue for the Slauson Central Shopping Center Project.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), or designee, to execute an amendment to the purchase order for CRA v. Kramer Metals, Inc., increasing the budget by $70,500 (from $1,142,000 to $1,212,500) for legal services related to the condemnation of the Kramer Metals properties located at 944-1010 East Slauson Avenue for the Slauson Central Shopping Center Project, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund as a result of this action. The source of funds is Council District Nine Corridors South of the Santa Monica Freeway Recovery Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (5) - ADOPTED
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HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Construction and Permanent Loan Agreement (Agreement) with Andalucia Senior Apartments, L.P. (ASA), in an amount not to exceed $849,000, for the proposed development of the Andalucia Senior Apartments (Project), an affordable senior housing development located at 15305 Lanark Street.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, Community Redevelopment Agency, or designee, to execute an Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $849,000, and other related documents, with ASA, a California Limited Partnership, for the Project, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The source of funds is Earthquake Disaster Assistance Project Area for Portions of Council District 7 (EDAPA7) Tax Increment funds.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (6) - ADOPTED
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HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to converting the 1993 Capacity Building Loan (Loan) provided to the Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) to a grant.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Wesson - Reyes):
1. CONVERT the Loan provided to PACE in 1993, in the amount of $25,000, to a grant.
2. INSTRUCT the Community Development Department to:
a. Make the necessary changes to the current Loan documents to convert it to a grant, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
b. Report back with the necessary actions to convert the Loan to a grant.
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. (7) - ADOPTED
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) contract with LA Inc., The Convention and Visitors Bureau (LA Inc.) for joint implementation of the Strategic International Marketing Alliance (Alliance).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the proposed Second Amendment is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as provided by Article II, Section 2(f) of the City's CEQA Guidelines.
2. APPROVE the proposed Second Amendment to LAWA Contract (No. LAA-8357) with LA Inc., revising the scope of services and payment procedures, and reducing the maximum annual contract expenditures from $6.8 million to $5.2 million.
3. CONCUR with the Board of Airport Commissioners action of March 23, 2009, Resolution No. 23750, authorizing the Executive Director, LAWA, to execute the proposed Second Amendment with LA Inc.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 15, 2009
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 12, 2009)
ITEM NO. (8) - ADOPTED
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TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to funding for and the removal of temporary traffic calming measures for the Wilshire/Malcolm Project.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Weiss - Greuel), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to remove the temporary traffic calming measures, in accordance with LADOT's policy regarding the approval of traffic restrictions, and based upon the opinion survey results.
2. AUTHORIZE the transfer of $24,254 from LADOT's Neighborhood Traffic Management Fund No. 47H, “Wilshire/Malcolm" accounts, $14,254 from Account No. C194 and $10,000 from Account No. W311, to LADOT Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 1090 (Salaries Overtime), and the reversion of any unexpended fund balance at the end of Fiscal Year 2008-09 back to the originating account.
3. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to provide clarification or technical corrections, as necessary, to effectuate the Council's intent regarding this matter.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis on this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 9-18
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (9) - NO ACTION TAKEN
CONSIDERATION OF AND AUTHORITY TO submit potential grant applications in order to meet deadlines established by the Federal Government to secure American Recovery and Reimbursement Act of 2009 funding for the City of Los Angeles, approval of support letter for grants where the City is not the lead agency applying, and related discussions.
(Pursuant to Council action of April 7, 2009)
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Parks - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Rosendahl, Weiss, Wesson and President Garcetti (5)
(Item Nos. 10a-g)
ITEM NO. (10) - 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 May 15, 2009:
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a. Property at 1056 West Gage Avenue aka 1058 West Gage Avenue (Case No. 115480).
Assessor I.D. No. 6003-031-025
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 7, 2007)
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b. Property at 157 North Douglas Street aka 159 North Douglas Street (Case No. 112384).
Assessor I.D. No. 5160-013-022
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 16, 2007)
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c. Property at 1610 South Curson Avenue (Case No. 198327).
Assessor I.D. No. 5069-022-015
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 5, 2009)
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d. Property at 5026 South Denker Avenue (Case No. 156197).
Assessor I.D. No. 5016-034-011
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on December 20, 2007)
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e. Property at 6333 South Brynhurst Avenue (Case No. 121402).
Assessor I.D. No. 4006-007-012
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 19, 2007)
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f. Property at 820 West 40th Place (Case No. 108490).
Assessor I.D. No. 5019-002-023
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 10, 2007)
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g. Property at 9708 South Wilmington Avenue (Case No. 7881).
Assessor I.D. No. 6046-017-003
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 2, 2005)
ITEM NO. (11) - CONTINUED TO MAY 26, 2009
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Cardenas - LaBonge) Adopted To Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Hahn, Rosendahl, Weiss and President Garcetti (4)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR and MEMBER, AD HOC COMMITTEE ON GANG VIOLENCE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT relative to requesting the Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender to provide a briefing on the Client Assistance Recommendation Evaluation (CARE) Project.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Cardenas - Perry - Reyes):
REQUEST the Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender to provide a briefing on the CARE Project to the Ad Hoc Committee on Gang Violence and Youth Development, including, but not limited to, how the program interacts with other programs in the City that serve youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis on this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from the Council meeting of May 8, 2009)
ITEM NO. (12) - ADOPTED
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to a grant application for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program, and related Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Los Angeles and other local agencies.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to submit forthwith the grant application to the JAG ARRA Grant Formula Program on behalf of the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and the 77 other participating jurisdictions.
2. APPROVE the MOU between the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and 77 partner jurisdiction cities within the County for the period of March 1, 2009, through February 28, 2012; and, AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to execute the MOU, subject to the finalized allocation of funds as negotiated between the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and other jurisdictions, and further subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report back with the necessary actions to approve and accept the 2009 JAG ARRA Grant upon notification of award from Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Ad Hoc Committee on Economic Recovery and Reinvestment waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (13) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Cardenas - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Rosendahl, Weiss, Wesson and President Garcetti (5)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER and RESOLUTION relative to proposed debt financing for the Harper Settlement Agreement.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying authorizing RESOLUTION, Attachment B of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file, approving certain documents, and authorizing the issuance of up to $25 million in bonds.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the proposed $25 million bond issuance will be an obligation of the General Fund. The annual debt service amount resulting from the bond issuance is projected to be approximately $2.7 million for 10 years.
Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that issuance of the proposed $25 million in bonds will not cause the City's debt service payments to exceed six percent of General Fund revenues for non-voter approved debt as established in the City's Financial Policies, Debt Management Section. The $25 million bond issuance will result in annual debt service payments of approximately $2.7 million.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (14) - CONTINUED TO MAY 29, 2009
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS, BUREAU OF ENGINEERING, CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER and CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST and any other involved City departments to report relative to the Children’s Museum of Los Angeles Board of Directors decision to file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 of federal bankruptcy laws, and related matters.
(Continued from Council meeting of May 6, 2009)
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Parks - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Hahn, Rosendahl, Weiss, Wesson and President Garcetti (5)
(Item Nos. 15a-18)
ITEM NO. (15) - 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 (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to declaring the 11th Annual Fourth of July block party on July 4, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,043).
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b. MOTION (REYES - ZINE) relative to declaring the Santacruzan on May 30, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
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c. MOTION (REYES - ZINE) relative to declaring the Fourth Annual Lummis Day Festival on June 7, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,100).
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d. MOTION (WESSON for WEISS - SMITH) relative to declaring the It a SORO World festival on June 7, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,000).
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e. MOTION (ZINE- REYES) relative to declaring the 19th Annual Barry Wolfe Grand Prix on May 24, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,859).
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f. MOTION (HUIZAR - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Tri-Cultural Celebration on May 17, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $10,506).
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g. MOTION (CARDENAS - HAHN) relative to declaring the Western L.A. County Council of the Boy Scouts of America’s Balboa Oaks District Camp-O-Ree on May 29-31, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,950).
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h. MOTION (CARDENAS - HAHN) relative to declaring the St. Bridget of Sweden School Carnival on September 25-27, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $200).
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i. MOTION (CARDENAS - HAHN) relative to declaring the Valley Japanese Community Center, Inc. Annual Carnival 2009. on June 27-29, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $600).
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j. MOTION (HAHN - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the Holy Family School Fiesta on October 16-18, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,226).
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k. MOTION (HAHN - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the Hot Pedro Nights on August 22, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,924).
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l. MOTION (HAHN - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the 18th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture on September 12-13, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,260).
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m. MOTION (HAHN - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the 22nd Annual Harbor Holiday Parade on December 13, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,800).
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n. MOTION (HAHN - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the Fifth Annual Fiesta De Las Patrias on September 12-13, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,800).
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o. MOTION (HAHN - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the San Pedro Grand Prix on June 21, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $7,548).
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p. MOTION (HAHN - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the ILWU 75th Commemoration Event on May 15, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,800).
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q. MOTION (HAHN - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the Labor Day Parade on September 7, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,880).
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r. MOTION (HAHN - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the 10th Annual Charity Downhill Race and Car Show on August 30, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
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s. MOTION (HAHN - PARKS) relative to declaring the Saint Peter’s Fishermen’s Fiesta on June 28, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).
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t. MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to declaring the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of Berlin’s Wall on November 8, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).
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u. MOTION (HAHN - PARKS) relative to declaring the Sportswalk Induction ceremony and awards luncheon on October 12, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,736).
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v. MOTION (HAHN - PARKS) relative to declaring the 43rd Annual Watts Summer Festival on August 7-9, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $6,340).
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w. MOTION (HAHN - PARKS) relative to declaring the 44th Annual Watts/Willowbrook Christmas Parade on December 5, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $8,250).
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x. MOTION (HAHN - CARDENAS) relative to declaring the America’s Night Out Against Crime on August 4, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $412).
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y. MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to declaring the Larchmont Family Fair on October 25, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,567).
ITEM NO. (16) - ADOPTED
MOTION (WESSON - SMITH) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Christopher Taylor on June 13, 2008.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Christopher Taylor on June 13, 2008.
2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.
ITEM NO. (17) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (GREUEL - LABONGE) relative to funding for Oro Vista Passive Park.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
TRANSFER $63,000 in the Council District Two portion of the Council Fund No. 100/28, Account No. 1010 (Salaries - General) to the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 205/88, Account No. EM06-Oro Vista for additional amenities and enhancements at the future Oro Vista Park in Council District Two, including such features as larger planted areas, ornamental stone pilaster with park name, a way finding map and signage on trails.
ITEM NO. (18) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to the 38th Anniversary BBQ/Auction special event.
Recommendation for Council action:
AMEND previous Council action of April 3, 2009 relative to the 38th Anniversary BBQ/Auction to REQUEST all City departments to waive all City fees and costs associated with the event.
Item for Which Public Hearing Has Not Been Held - Item 19
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (19) - ADOPTED
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 70020, located at 1105-55 South Boyle Avenue, lying westerly of Boyle Avenue and northerly of Pomona Freeway.
(ADOPT City Engineer Report)
Applicants: Dynamic Builders, Inc.
Daniel A. Calvillo
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
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MOTION (ZINE - PERRY) relative to declaring the Optimist Dads’ Day Dash on June 13, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,591).
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MOTION (ZINE - PERRY) relative to declaring the Walk for Darfur on June 7, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,860).
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MOTION (PERRY - ZINE) relative to declaring the Swearing In Ceremony on June 4, 2009 a Special Event (the event organizer shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
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MOTION (PERRY - ZINE) relative to declaring the Father’s Day Affair on June 20, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
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MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the Sixth Annual City Lites Inner City Sports Event Bike Tour, 5K-Walk, and Health Fair & Festival on May 30, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $16,359).
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MOTION (PERRY - ZINE) relative to declaring the Celebration of Freedom on July 4, 2009 a Special Event (the event organizer shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
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MOTION (WESSON - SMITH) relative to declaring the Health Fair on May 16, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,262).
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MOTION (HUIZAR - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Third Annual Boyle Heights Technology Center Community Awards Gala on May 29, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $13,322).
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MOTION (HUIZAR - LABONGE) relative to declaring the SEIU Rally on May 22, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).
MOTION (ZINE - SMITH) relative to a fund transfer to cover the deficit in the As-Needed Salary Account through the end of the fiscal year.
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MOTION (GREUEL - LABONGE) relative to funding for a streetscape project as part of the Commerce Avenue Sidewalk Restoration Project.
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MOTION (GREUEL - LABONGE) relative to funding to support community programs and groups in Council District Two.
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MOTION (SMITH - ZINE) relative to funding from the Council District 12 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue fund to the Mulholland Institute for development of a strategic plan.
MOTION (CARDENAS - ZINE) relative to funding for the 18th Annual Citywide Emergency Preparedness Fairs.
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MOTION (WESSON - SMITH) relative to re-affirming the Special Event declaration for the Culver City Farmers’ Market.
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MOTION (ZINE - SMITH) relative to asserting jurisdiction over the effective action of the South Valley Area Planning Commission (SVAPC) in connection with a conditional use permit at 6350 Fallbrook Avenue in Canoga Park.
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MOTION (HUIZAR - CARDENAS) and ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 180491 to reflect a name change from “The California Endowment” to “800 North. Main LLC” in connection with the sale of surplus City-owned property.
Ayes, Alarcon, Cardenas, Greuel, Huizar, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Smith, Wesson and Zine (11); Absent: Hahn, Rosendahl, Weiss and President Garcetti (4).
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: June Lagmay, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE CITY COUNCIL