Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
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: Cárdenas, Hahn, Koretz, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Alarcón, Huizar, LaBonge and Parks (4); Vacant: Council District Two
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
DECEMBER 15, 2009
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 20
PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIR -
An opportunity for public testimony was provided.
ROLL CALL NUMBER (#) - INDICATES THE ORDER IN WHICH THE ITEMS WERE ACTED
UPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
Items Noticed for Public Hearing - Items 1-7
ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTEST - LIEN CONFIRMED
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the cost of cleaning the lot at 10952 North Whitaker Avenue. (Lien: $583.80)
(Continued from Council meeting of November 17, 2009)
ITEM NO. (2) - RECEIVED AND FILED, INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of cleaning and fencing of the lot and graffiti abatement at 2400 West Olympic Boulevard. (Lien: $16,853.12)
(Continued from Council meeting of November 17, 2009)
ITEM NO. (3) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTEST - LIEN CONFIRMED
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading of all openings and cleaning and fencing of the lot at 16308 West Shamhart Drive. (Lien: $11,262.18)
(Continued from Council meeting of November 17, 2009)
ITEM NO. (4) - RECEIVED AND FILED, INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading of all openings and cleaning and fencing of the lot at 3029 North Eva Terrace. (Lien: $18,475.27)
(Continued from Council meeting of November 17, 2009)
ITEM NO. (5) - RECEIVED AND FILED, INASMUCH AS THE LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the cost of fencing of the lot at 1608 East 43rd Street. (Lien: $5,083.33)
(Continued from Council meeting of November 17, 2009)
(Item Nos. 6-7)
ITEM NO. (6) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTEST - LIEN CONFIRMED
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading of all openings, cleaning and fencing of the lot, and graffiti abatement at 14717 West Sherman Way.
(Lien: $39,664.49)
(Continued from Council meeting of November 17, 2009)
ITEM NO. (7) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTEST - LIEN CONFIRMED
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading of all openings and cleaning and fencing of the lot at 2112 West Duane Street. (Lien: $20,818.55)
(Continued from Council meeting of November 17, 2009)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 8-15
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Rosendahl - Reyes) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Huizar, LaBonge and Parks (4)
(Item Nos. 8-10)
ITEM NO. (8) - ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to zone changes in applicable parcels within the Cypress Park and Glassell Park Community Design Overlay District to regulate auto-related, auto-oriented, and other incompatible uses.
[Motion (Rosendahl - Reyes) adopted on December 15, 2009]
ITEM NO. (9) - ADOPTED
ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to a 15-year lease and the sale of an access easement to Randy W. and Becky Marie Scott for City-owned property located at 156 Short Street, Bishop, California.
(Communication from the Board of Water and Power Commissioners adopted on December 16, 2009)
ITEM NO. (10) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to participation of financial advisors in City Bond financings.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report relative to participation of financial advisors in City Bond financings inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Cardenas - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
(Item Nos. 11-12)
ITEM NO. (11) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City Treasurer's Investment and Cash Management Reports for the months of May, June and July, 2009.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Treasurer's Investment and Cash Management Reports for the periods ending May 31, 2009, June 30, 2009 and July 31, 2009, inasmuch as the reports are submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (12) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City Treasurer's Investment and Cash Management Report for the month ending August 31, 2009.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Treasurer's Investment and Cash Management Report for the month ending August 31, 2009, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (13) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Rosendahl - Reyes) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Huizar, LaBonge and Parks (4)
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an amendment to an agreement with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. (CDM), to increase the agreement amount and extend the term, to provide the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) with engineering services related to the Owens Lake Dust Mitigation Program.
Recommendation for Council action:
CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners’ (Board) action of December 1, 2009, Resolution No. 010-173, authorizing the execution of a proposed Second Amendment to Agreement No. 47514 with CDM to increase the agreement amount by $830,000 for a new total of $11,600,000 and extend the term by one year to a total of four years to provide the LADWP with engineering services related to the Owens Lake Dust Mitigation Program.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Second Amendment will have no impact on the General Fund. Funding for the Agreement will come from the 2009-10 and 2010-11 Departmental Budget, Water Revenue Fund. Future funding is included in the Department's Five-Year Plan. 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 - FEBRUARY 1, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 29, 2010)
ITEM NO. (14) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #7 - Motion (Rosendahl - Alarcon) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City’s position on HR 2521 (DeLauro) "The National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009."
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Rosendahl - Alarcón), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2009-10 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for HR 2521 (DeLauro) "The National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009" that would facilitate efficient investments and financing of infrastructure projects and new job creation through the establishment of a National Infrastructure Development Bank.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of December 15, 2009)
ITEM NO. (15) - ADOPTED
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for Move LA to provide a presentation on the proposed National Infrastructure Development Bank and the benefits to Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rosendahl - Alarcón):
REQUEST Move LA to provide a presentation to the Transportation Committee on the proposed National Infrastructure Development Bank and the benefits to Los Angeles.
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 Council meeting of December 15, 2009)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 16-30
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (16) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Hahn - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) regarding Neighborhood Council elections.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Sections 20.36 and 22.816 of the LAAC relating to Neighborhood Council elections.
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.
ITEM NO. (17) - ADOPTED FORTHWITH
Roll Call #9 - Motion (Garcetti - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK and RESOLUTION relative to certified results of the Special Runoff Election held December 8, 2009 to fill the vacancy in Council District Two.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION declaring the results of the Special Election held December 8, 2009 to fill the vacancy in Council District Two for the portion of the unexpired term remaining through June 30, 2011.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that declaring the results of the Special Runoff Election held December 8, 2009 will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. The funds for conducting the Special Runoff Election were appropriated in a previous City Council action and no additional funds are required at this time.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Rosendahl - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcon, Huizar, LaBonge and Parks (4)
(Item Nos. 18a-28)
ITEM NO. (18) - 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 December 29, 2009:
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a. Property at 1010 North Dundas Street (Case No. 222131).
Assessor I.D. No. 5229-028-037
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 12, 2009)
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b. Property at 1112 South Orme Avenue (Case No. 187521).
Assessor I.D. No. 5170-003-032
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on December 18, 2008)
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c. Property at 11433 West Albers Street (Case No. 208525).
Assessor I.D. No. 2350-007-049
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 20, 2008)
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d. Property at 150 West 117th Street (Case No. 153727).
Assessor I.D. No. 6087-012-034
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 13, 2008)
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e. Property at 1516 South Cloverdale Avenue (Case No. 179090).
Assessor I.D. No. 6087-012-034
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on December 31, 2008)
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f. Property at 1607 West 12th Street (Case No. 188778).
Assessor I.D. No. 5137-026-031
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 9, 2008)
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g. Property at 1659 East 32nd Street (Case No. 147100).
Assessor I.D. No. 5117-004-007
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 14, 2008)
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h. Property at 1703 North Morton Avenue (Case No. 180569).
Assessor I.D. No. 5420-027-015
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 28, 2008)
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i. Property at 223 West 90th Street (Case No. 176247).
Assessor I.D. No. 6040-029-007
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 1, 2008)
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j. Property at 3231 East Gleason Avenue (Case No. 220766).
Assessor I.D. No. 5179-007-008
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 22, 2009)
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k. Property at 429 North Stanley Avenue (Case No. 236060).
Assessor I.D. No. 5527-026-011
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 1, 2009)
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l. Property at 4433 South Fourth Avenue (Case No. 175446).
Assessor I.D. No. 5014-021-006
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 1, 2008)
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m. Property at 5459 South Second Avenue (Case No. 177488).
Assessor I.D. No. 5005-002-021
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 19, 2008)
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n Property at 5962 West Lexington Avenue (Case No. 102283).
Assessor I.D. No. 5534-012-002
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 11, 2009)
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o. Property at 723 West 76th Street (Case No. 7584).
Assessor I.D. No. 6020-022-020
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 24, 2006)
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p. Property at 8108 South Hoover Street (Case No. 218673).
Assessor I.D. No. 6032-023-011
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 5, 2009)
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q. Property at 811 North Beaudry Avenue (Case No. 203978).
Assessor I.D. No. 5406-021-023
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 13, 2008)
ITEM NO. (19) - 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 1020-22 East Vernon 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 November 13, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 1020-22 East Vernon 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. (20) - 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 2640 North La Cuesta 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 September 15, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 2640 North La Cuesta 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. (21) - 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 3345 North Troy 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 September 15, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 3345 North Troy 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. (22) - 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 10424 South Central 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 September 24, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 10424 South Central 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. (23) - 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 4321 South Alameda 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 September 24, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 4321 South Alameda 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 $2,695 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 $2,874.20 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $179.20 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. (24) - 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 3101 North Floye 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 September 24, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 3101 North Floye 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 required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.
ITEM NO. (25) - 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 4418 South Wadsworth 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 October 7, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 4418 South Wadsworth 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 $2,247 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. (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 4418 North Sunnycrest 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 October 7, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 4418 North Sunnycrest 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 2531 North Sundown 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 October 7, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 2531 North Sundown 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. (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 2822 West El Roble 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 October 7, 2009 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 2822 West El Roble 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. (29) - ADOPTED, AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Alarcon - Garcetti) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (ALARCON - LABONGE) relative to the creation of a Los Angeles Film Commission.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. DIRECT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report to the Jobs and Business Development Committee on January 12, 2010 on the steps necessary to create a Los Angeles Film Commission that would have the mission to promote Los Angeles to the film industry and the film industry to residents.
2. DIRECT the CLA to review film commissions and film offices in other jurisdictions to guide the charter for the proposed Los Angeles Film Commission and recommend a budget with possible funding sources, the make-up of the Commission and its scope of work.
3. DIRECT the CLA to include in its report an initial economic analysis on the impact of the film industry on Los Angeles.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Jobs and Business Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED
MOTION (GARCETTI - ALARCON)
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst to evaluate a Commission model consisting of a panel of volunteer members and an executive director, and recommend the appropriate City Department, Agency, or Office where the Commission would reside.
ITEM NO. (30) - ADOPTED
CD 9
MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to funding for further support of Council District Nine community services efforts.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. UNENCUMBER and REVERT $7,757.03 in Council District Nine Fiscal Year (FY) 2007-08 through FY 2008-09 General City Purposes (GCP) allocations, as further identified by the City Clerk, to the Reserve Fund, TRANSFER therefrom to the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, and RE-APPROPRIATE therefrom to the GCP Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0709 (CD 9 Community Services) for further support of Council District Nine community services efforts.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to a request for an exemption from the Convention Center fee waiver policy for the Glamour Gowns 2010 event on March 12, 2010.
MOTION (SMITH - PERRY) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Artak Jragatsbanian for an additional six months.
MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Sean Lyndon Pouper on May 25, 2009.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS
Upon his request and without objections, Councilmember Zine was excused from Council session(s) of Tuesday, January 12, 2010, leaving at noon due to City business.
Upon her request and without objections, Councilmember Hahn was excused from Council session(s) of January 22, March 26, May 28, July 23 and 30, September 24, and November 19, 2010 leaving at 11:30 a.m. due to City business.
Upon her request and without objections, Councilmember Hahn was excused from Council session(s) of Friday, January 15, 2010 leaving at 11:00 a.m. due to personal business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Zine was excused from Council session(s) of Wednesdays, January 13 and 27, 2010 leaving at 11:15 a.m. due to City business
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember LaBonge was excused from Council session(s) of Tuesday, January 17, 2010 due to City business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Garcetti was excused from Council session(s) of Wednesday, January 20, 2010 due to City business.
Motion (Zine - Perry) unanimously adopted to excuse Councilmember Garcetti from Council session(s) of Friday, January 8, 2010 due to personal business. Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Garcetti was excused from Council session(s) Fridays, March 5, April 9 and 30; and June 4, 2010 due to personal business.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
10-0004 - Justin T. Murphy, Dectective II (Garcetti)
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
10-0003 - Linda Z. Solomon (Garcetti)
Noel Kendall (Garcetti)
Bennett Bradley (Garcetti)
Bobby Salcedo (Garcetti - All)
Rory Markas (Garcetti - All)
Candido Candy Saenz (Cardenas - Hahn - Alarcon - Rosendahl)
Luis Daniel Rosas (Alarcon)
Joseph Raymond Laguna (Alarcon)
Lawrence Owen Young (Hahn)
Jessie Avila (Huizar - Garcetti - Zine - Alarcon - All)
Jason Fleiss (LaBonge - All)
Dwight Steinert (Perry)
Joe R. Nevarez (Reyes - All)
Louis C. Garcia (Reyes)
Johanna Glass (Zine - Alarcon)
Ayes, Alarcón, Cárdenas, Hahn, Huizar, Koretz, LaBonge, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, , Zine and President Garcetti (11); Absent: Parks, Smith and Wesson (3); Vacant: Council District Two
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: June Lagmay, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL