Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Friday, July 17, 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: Alarcón, Hahn, Huizar, Koretz, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (12); Absent: Cárdenas and Reyes (2); Vacant: Council District Two
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
JULY 14, 2009
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 24
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) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #5 - Motion (LaBonge - Zine) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas and Reyes (2)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 22.541, governing the applicable rates for parking facilities managed by the Department of General Services (GSD).
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending LAAC Section 22.541, governing the applicable rates for parking facilities managed by the GSD.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 2-5
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Smith - Koretz) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas and Reyes (2)
(Item Nos. 2-4)
ITEM NO. (2) - ADOPTED
ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION amending Subsection (g) of Section 5.502 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, "Engineering Special Services Fund," to require approval of the City Administrative Officer for the use of any funds not deposited by developers, City departments or other agencies.
(Communication from the City Attorney adopted on July 10, 2009)
ITEM NO. (3) - ADOPTED
ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION to amending Subsections (c) and (e) of Section 5.516 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to transfer responsibility for administering the Street Banners Revenue Trust Fund from the Director of the Bureau of Street Services to the Director of the Bureau of Street Lighting.
(Communication from the City Attorney adopted on July 10, 2009)
ITEM NO. (4) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an extension of the effective date of Subsection C of Ordinance No. 180206.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the Motion (Hahn - Cardenas) relative to extension of the effective date of Subsection C of Ordinance No. 180206 requiring that proceeds from surplus property sales that would otherwise be deposited into the Council District Real Property Trust Funds during Fiscal Year (FY) 2008-09 be deposited instead in the General Fund for one additional year through FY 2009-10, inasmuch as this matter was addressed in the 2009-10 Adopted Budget and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (5) - ADOPTED AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Wesson - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas and Reyes (2)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed 2009-10 Budget and Work Program for the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the recommendations contained within the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report dated July 7, 2009 (Attachment), with the following amendments so as to withhold/exclude the General Revenue portion of the proposed 2009-10 Budget and Work Program from consideration at this time:
a. Amend Recommendation No. 1 to read: Approve the Fiscal Year 2009-10 Multi-Year Proposed Budget and Work Program as submitted by the CRA totaling $671.16 million ($680.1 million minus $8.94 million of General Revenue) and instruct the CRA to prepare and present quarterly financial status reports to the Mayor and the Council for consideration.
b. Amend Recommendation No. 4(a) to read: Amend the 2009-10 Proposed Budget, as adopted, for additional carryover minus General Revenue, including legally obligated encumbrances and previous Council approved work program objectives for 2008-09 and 2009-10 Proposed Budget and Work Programs, pending approval of the carryover amendment.
c. Remove Recommendation No. 4(c).
2. INSTRUCT the CRA to:
a. Provide a report within 10 days identifying General Revenue sources and include the sources of projected interest income on new and carryover resources.
b. Provide a report within 10 days identifying which new project subsidies are funded with General Revenue (specifically, the $2.7 million allocation to new project subsidies) and what the funds are used for (i.e. actual projects, additional operations, staff…).
c. Continue discussions with the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) relative to providing financial assistance (to the MOCA).
d. Provide a status report within 10 days identifying all properties acquired by the CRA over the past three years, including but not limited to the date and amount of purchase, the location, and the current/future use(s).
3. INSTRUCT the CLA and CRA to report back within 30 days relative to what projects have been funded with Los Angeles Development Funds and what process(es) are in place for submitting project requests.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO and CLA report that there is no City General Fund impact. The Fiscal Year 2009-10 proposed Budget and Work Program for the CRA allocated $673.16 million in funds primarily from tax increment receipts. The City's Financial Policies are not applicable to the CRA. The CRA is only bound by the disclosure provisions of the City's Debt Management Policies.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of July 10, 2009)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (WESSON - PERRY)
Recommendation for Council action:
“EXTEND the period of limited approval of the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2009-10 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) budget for an additional week from July 31, 2009 to August 7, 2009, in order to meet payroll and contractual obligations, operating expenses and any items of an emergency nature as determined by the Controller, contingent upon a full review and approval of the FY 2009-10 budget by the Council during this period; and to allow sufficient time for the CRA Board (August 6, 2009) to meet and ratify budget.
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (PERRY - PARKS)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DELETE Recommendation No. 1.
2. APPROVE the recommendations contained within the City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst report dated July 7, 2009 relative to the Fiscal Year 2009-10 (attached to the Council file) Multi-Year Budget and Work Program.
3. “INSTRUCT the Community Redevelopment Agency to consult with the affected Council Office(s) where General Revenue funds are generated prior to allocating these funds.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 6-21
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (6) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #7 - Motion (Koretz - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas and Reyes (2)
CONSIDERATION OF AND AUTHORITY TO submit potential grant applications in order to meet deadlines established by the Federal Government to secure American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funding for the City of Los Angeles, and related discussions.
(Pursuant to Council action of April 7, 2009)
ITEM NO. (7) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Perry - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas and Reyes (2)
(Item Nos. 7-16)
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 July 10, 2009:
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a. Property at 1836 South Highland Avenue (Case No. 137474).
Assessor I.D. No. 5067-012-001
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 26, 2008)
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b. Property at 2238 West 27th Street (Case No. 18180).
Assessor I.D. No. 5052-018-005
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 11, 2006)
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c. Property at 327 South Avenue 56 (Case No. 229983).
Assessor I.D. No. 5468-030-008
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 26, 2009)
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d. Property at 4136 West Normal Avenue (Case No.195451).
Assessor I.D. No. 5539-013-010
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on September 25, 2008)
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e. Property at 4136 West Normal Avenue (Case No. 112743).
Assessor I.D. No. 5539-013-010
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 2, 2007)
ITEM NO. (8) - 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 3820 Van Noord 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 lII, 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 May 15, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 3820 Van Noord 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 $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. (9) - 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 1500 North Gilcrest 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 lII, 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 June 1, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 1500 North Gilcrest 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 $2,033 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 $1,900 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $133 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. (10) - 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 14321 West Sherman Way 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 lII, 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 June 3, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 14321 West Sherman Way.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,386.10 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $2,230 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $156.10 in accordance with Sections 12.37 and 61.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code respectively. No additional funds will be required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.
ITEM NO. (11) - 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 135-141 South Swall 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 June 3, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 135-141 South Swall 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. (12) - 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 10301 West Magnolia Boulevard 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 June 3, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 10301 West Magnolia Boulevard.
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. (13) - 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 15027 West Moorpark Street pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.37 (Highway Dedication Ordinance).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Sections 556, 558, and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated June 12, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 15027 West Moorpark Street.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,386.10 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $2,386.10 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $156.10 in accordance with Sections 12.37 and 61.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code respectively. No additional funds will be required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.
ITEM NO. (14) - 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 14212 West Vanowen Street pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.37 (Highway Dedication Ordinance).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Sections 556, 558, and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated June 12, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 14212 West Vanowen Street.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,247 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. (15) - 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 6910 Woodley 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 June 12, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 6910 Woodley 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 $2,386.10 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $2,230 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $156.10 in accordance with Sections 12.37 and 61.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code respectively. No additional funds will be required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.
ITEM NO. (16) - 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 12953 Judd Street pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.37 (Highway Dedication Ordinance).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(5) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. FIND that this acceptance of the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Sections 556, 558, and 559 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
3. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated June 12, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 12953 Judd Street.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,247 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. (17) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Rosendahl - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas and Reyes (2)
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Mark Burnett on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the installation of the name of Mark Burnett on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6664 Hollywood Boulevard.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.
ITEM NO. (18) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #9 - Motion (Parks - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas and Reyes (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 (PERRY for REYES - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association 120th Anniversary Celebration on July 12, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).
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b. MOTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the 53rd Street Annual Block Club Celebration on August 22, 2009 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
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c. MOTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring the Los Angeles Mission Annual Back to School Party on August 22, 2009 a Special Event (the event sponsor shall reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event).
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d. MOTION (ROSENDAHL - SMITH) relative to declaring the Summer Movie Night on July 25, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,642).
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e. MOTION (HAHN - ALARCON) relative to declaring the Old Fort Mac Arthur Days on July 11-12, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,480).
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Perry - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas and Reyes (2)
(Item Nos. 19-20)
ITEM NO. (19) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (HAHN - ALARCON) relative to the Special Event declaration for the Sixth Annual Women of Watts Peace March.
Recommendation for Council action:
AMEND the Council action of June 30, 2009 relative to the Special Event declaration for the Sixth Annual Women of Watts Peace March to include the following street closures:
103rd from Wilmington to Grandee
Grandee between 108th and Santa Ana Boulevard
Santa Ana between Juniper and 101st to south Grape Street ending on 103rd Street
ITEM NO. (20) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PERRY) relative to funding for Common Ground Needle exchange programs (NEP) to operate at the Venice Family Clinic Venice Boulevard site.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $5,200 in the Council District 11 Real Property Trust Fund No. 693 to the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0711 (CD 11 Community Services) to provide funding for any aspect of Common Ground’s efforts for this NEP in Council District 11.
2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare the necessary agreement or other document(s), as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the City Attorney as to form and legality; and, AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the District to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
ITEM NO. (21) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #10 - Motion (Wesson - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas and Reyes (2)
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PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2006-2646, located at 10024 Pinewood Avenue, lying easterly of Pinewood Avenue and northerly of Foothill Boulevard.
(Approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with
attached security documents)
(ADOPT City Engineer Report)
(ADOPT Bond No. C-115625)
(Quimby Fee: $17,328)
Applicants: Yong Dae Chung
Michael M. Kim
Item Noticed for Public Hearing - Item 22
ITEM NO. (22) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ADOPTED
Roll Call #11 - Motion (Rosendahl - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes (2
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 3900 North Figueroa Street, APN 5451-006-021. (Lien: $1,871.65)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 3900 North Figueroa Street, to recover the cost of delinquent annual inspection invoices, plus appropriate fees and fines, as authorized by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 98.0402(e), and Sections 7.35.3 and 7.35.5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, as described in the Building and Safety report, attached to the Council file; and, CONFIRM said lien.
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety to deposit to Department 08, Fund 48R, Balance Sheet Account 2200, any payment received against this lien in the amount of $1,871.65 on the above referenced property.
(Lost Quorum - Left on Desk)
Item for Which Public Hearing Has Been Held - Item 23
ITEM NO. (23) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Parks - Zine) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas and Reyes (2)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Emergency Operations Board's (EOB) 2008 Sayre Fire Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Activation After Action/Corrective Action report.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the EOB's 2008 Sayre Fire EOC Activation After Action/Corrective Action report dated April 20, 2009.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Lost Quorum - Left on Desk)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 24-30
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (24) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #12 - Motion (Rosendahl - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas and Reyes (2)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, AD HOC RIVER COMMITTEE relative to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s (LADWP) policies and procedures for maintaining transmission line rights-of-way (ROW) along the Los Angeles River.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Garcetti - Reyes):
1. NOTE and FILE the March 13, 2009; March 2, 2007; and October 30, 2006 reports from the LADWP relative to the Department’s policies and procedures for maintaining transmission line ROW along the Los Angeles River.
2. DIRECT the LADWP to report back on a quarterly basis on projects, policies, and maintenance issues that impact the Los Angeles River.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LADWP. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Lost Quorum - Left on Desk)
ITEM NO. (25) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #13 - Motion (Parks - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas and Reyes (2)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, AD HOC RIVER COMMITTEE relative to the establishment of a Los Angeles River Special Projects Office and the implementation of the Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan (LARRMP).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. NOTE and FILE the June 1, 2009 report from the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) and the May 29, 2009 report from the Department of City Planning (Planning) relative to the establishment of a Los Angeles River Special Projects Office and the implementation of the LARRMP.
2. DIRECT Planning to report back with the final written report on the impact of Hi Speed Rail.
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.
(Lost Quorum - Left on Desk)
ITEM NO. (26) - ADOPTED AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
Roll Call #14 - Motion (Huizar - Koretz) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes and Smith (3)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTION (HUIZAR - GARCETTI) relative to the City's position on any initiative that would reduce the vote threshold required to pass a State Budget.
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 any initiative or referendum that would reduce the vote
threshold required to pass a State Budget from the current two-thirds to a lesser
amount *majority vote with the caveat that the budget is not increased
or decreased more than five percent. (*Parks - Huizar)
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules and Government Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
(Lost Quorum - Left on Desk)
ITEM NO. (27) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Parks - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas and Reyes (2)
CD 8
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PARKS - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the Summer Night Lights Saturday Classic Car Theme Night on July 25, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).
Recommendations for Council action:
DECLARE the Summer Night Lights Saturday Classic Car Theme Night on July 25, 2009 as a “Special Event”; APPROVE any temporary street closures as requested; and, INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Council motion, including the waiver of fees, costs and requirements and other related issues, as specified.
(Lost Quorum - Left on Desk)
ITEM NO. (28) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
Roll Call #15 - Motion (LaBonge - Alarcón) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes and Smith (3)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY - HUIZAR) relative to funding for this year’s City celebration of El Grito.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $75,000 in the El Grito line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, to the General Services Trust Fund No. 843/40, Account No. 28F to pay for various costs associated with this year’s City celebration of El Grito.
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to make any technical adjustments to this motion.
(Lost Quorum - Left on Desk)
ITEM NO. (29) - SUBSTITUTE MOTION ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
Roll Call #16 - Motion (Garcetti - Zine) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes and Smith (3)
CD 13
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (GARCETTI - HAHN) and SUBSTITUTE MOTION (GARCETTI - ZINE) relative to funding to devote staff to community amenity and public transportation issues to improve the community for residents and others in Council District 13 (CD 13).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
RECEIVED AND FILED
A. MOTION (GARCETTI - HAHN)
1. TRANSFER $150,000 from the CD 13 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund, Fund No. 43D/50 to the CD 13 portion of Fund No. 100/28, Account No. 1010 (Salaries General) for staff costs devoted to the furtherance of community amenities and public transportation.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to correct errors or to make technical corrections that may be necessary to implement the intent of this motion.
ADOPTED
B. SUBSTITUTE MOTION (GARCETTI - ZINE)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $80,000 from the CD 13 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund, Fund No. 43D/50 to the CD 13 portion of Fund No. 100/28, Account No. 1010 (Salaries General) for staff costs devoted to the furtherance of community amenities and public transportation.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to correct errors or to make technical corrections that may be necessary to implement the intent of this motion.
(Lost Quorum - Left on Desk)
ITEM NO. (30) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #17 - Motion (Koretz - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes and Smith (3)
et al. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF FINAL MAPS in the various Council Districts.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the Final Maps and ADOPT the City Engineer Reports as detailed in the various listed Council files, including bonds, agreements, contracts and other related issues as specified:
CD 2
a. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 64751 for property located at 6916, 6920 and 6924 West Valmont Street lying southerly of Valmont Street and westerly of Marcus Avenue.
(Bond No. C-115623)
(Quimby Fee: $62,468)
Applicants: Valmont Villas, LLC
Techna Land Co.
CD 11
b. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 67445 for property located at 1845-51 Federal Avenue, lying westerly of Federal Avenue and northerly of Missouri Avenue.
(Bond No. C-115624)
(Quimby Fee: $82,308.19)
Applicants: Federal Investors, LLC
Tala Associates
(Lost Quorum - Left on Desk)
Closed Sessions - Items 31-33
ITEM NO. (31) - CONTINUED TO JULY 22, 2009
Roll Call #20 - Motion (Smith - Parks) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Cárdenas and Reyes (2)
The City Council shall recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to settlement in the case entitled City of Los Angeles v. Rosen, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC370711. (This is an eminent domain lawsuit brought by the City to acquire property for the new Police Headquarters Facility - Motor Transport Division and Main Street Parking Project.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on July 6, 2009.)
(Lost Quorum - Left on Desk)
ITEM NO. (32) - MEETING HELD - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #21 - Motion (Wesson - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (10); Noes: Zine (1); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes and Smith (3)
Roll Call #22 - Motion (Wesson - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (10); Noes: Zine (1); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes and Smith (3)
The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to settlement in the case entitled Angelo Gousse, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC252-804. (This case arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department commencing on February 9, 2001.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on July 6, 2009.)
(Lost Quorum - Left on Desk)
ADOPTED
MOTION (WESSON - GARCETTI)
Recommendations for Council action: SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend $3,010,000 in settlement of the case entitled Angelo Gousse, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC252-804, from Liability Claims Account No. 9770, Fund 100, Department 59.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw demands thereon, payable to Greene Broillet and Wheeler, LLP Client Trust Account and Angelo Gousse as follows:
a. $2,010,000 to be paid after July 1, 2009
b. $1,000,000 to be paid after July 1, 2010
This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks - Huizar - Rosendahl - Smith "yes") at its meeting on July 6, 2009, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
ITEM NO. (33) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #23 - Motion (Garcetti - Wesson) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes and Smith (3)
The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to settlement in the case entitled Martinez v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC397712. (This is an inverse condemnation lawsuit concerning 5939 Rodeo Road in Council District 10.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on July 6, 2009.)
(Lost Quorum - Left on Desk)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - PERRY)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend $125,000 in settlement of the case entitled Martinez v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC397712, from the Sewer Operations Maintenance Fund 760, Account 282, Object 304 City Attorney Claims.
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works, Office of Accounting, to draw a demand thereon in said amount payable to the Law Offices of Glenn Ward Calsada, Client Trust Account.
This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks - Huizar - Rosendahl - Smith "yes") at its meeting on July 6, 2009, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
MOTION ADOPTED UPON FINDINGS BY COUNCIL THAT THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION AROSE SUBSEQUENT TO THE POSTING OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA FOR FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2009, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2) AND COUNCIL RULE 23
ADOPTED - FORTHWITH
Roll Call #18 - Motion (Alarcón - Rosendahl) Findings on Need to Act - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes and Smith (3)
Roll Call #19 - Motion (Alarcón - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes and Smith (3)
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MOTION (ALARCON - ROSENDAHL) relative to temporary street closures for the Plaza Pacoima Development Project.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. CLOSE Paxton Street from San Fernando Road to Bradley Avenue in Pacoima from 12:01 a.m. on July 20, 2009 through 11:59 p.m. on July 24, 2009, subject to the supervision of the Director of the Bureau of Street Services, pursuant to Ordinance No. 150,567 relating to temporary street closures,
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Street Services to furnish, deliver and pick-up, any necessary traffic control devices, barricades, cones and flashers.
3. DIRECT the Department of Transportation to post “Temporary No Parking” signs, as may be needed, on the affected street and provide traffic control personnel, as required.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
CD 9
MOTION (PERRY - HUIZAR) relative to declaring the 69th Annual Festival on August 15-23, 2009 a Special Event (event sponsor to reimburse the City for all fees and costs incurred).
CD 13
MOTION (GARCETTI - HAHN) relative to declaring the Watermelon Festival on August 14-16, 2009 a Special Event (event sponsor to reimburse the City for all fees and costs incurred).
CD 13
MOTION (GARCETTI - ZINE) relative to declaring the Rock and Roll Ago on July 16, 2009 a Special Event (event sponsor to reimburse the City for all fees and costs incurred).
CD 13
MOTION (GARCETTI - ZINE) relative to declaring the Madame Tussauds Hollywood Press on July 21, 2009 a Special Event (event sponsor to reimburse the City for all fees and costs incurred).
CD 13
MOTION (GARCETTI - ZINE) relative to declaring the Free Shakespeare at Barnsdall Arts Park on July 17-31, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $4,578).
CD 10
MOTION (WESSON - KORETZ) relative to declaring the Spirit of LA 5K Run/Walk on July 25, 2009 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,058).
MOTION (PARKS - HUIZAR) relative to authorizing the Human Services Department to use the City Hall Tom Bradley Room for a joint Commission meeting on July 30, 2009.
CD 14
MOTION (HUIZAR - LABONGE) relative to funding funds for several street beautification programs in Council District 14.
CD 4
MOTION (LABONGE - GARCETTI) relative to providing funds for the support of community programs, services and needs in Council District Four.
MOTION (PARKS - HUIZAR) relative to delaying the effective date of imposing a moratorium on all Special Event declarations.
RESOLUTION PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
CD 13
RESOLUTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE - HAHN) relative to the City’s position on HR 2760 (Watson) which would designate the United States Postal Service facility at the Johnny Grant Hollywood Post Office Building.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTION ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
09-1668 - Teena Marie (Rosendahl - Smith)
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
09-1667 - Julius Shulman (Garcetti - LaBonge - All Councilmembers)
Remedios Bueno (Alarcon - Huizar - All Councilmembers)
Virgil Rae (Mac) McCutchan (Hahn)
Mustapha Sesay (Hahn)
Jaime Lara (Huizar)
Henry S. Sloan, Jr. (LaBonge - Perry - All Councilmembers)
Victims of the Jakarta Bombings (LaBonge - All Councilmembers)
Virginia T. Zane (Parks)
Ayes, Alarcón, Hahn, Huizar, Koretz, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Rosendahl, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes and Smith (3); Vacant: Council District Two
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: June Lagmay, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL