Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Tuesday, January 26, 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: Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (11); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas, Hahn and Huizar (4)
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
JANUARY 20, 2010
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 18
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 #3 - Motion (LaBonge - Reyes) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Hahn and Huizar (3)
CD 4
HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the modification of the Larchmont Village Business Improvement District (BID), pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed modification of the Larchmont Village BID, pursuant to Section 36636 of the California Street and Highways Code.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE modifying the Larchmont Village BID, as described in the Modified Management District Plan.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that direct costs associated with Department administrative expenses will be charged in the BID and will be recovered from assessments collected.
There is currently one City-owned, real property included in the list of properties to be assessed within the boundaries of the BID, as disclosed in the Modified Management District Plan and as required under existing state BID legislation. This property is controlled by a General Fund Department. Funding is available in the Business Improvement District Trust Fund 659 to pay the General Fund share of assessments for the first operating year.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 181031 on December 16, 2009).
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 2-12
ITEM NO. (2) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Smith - Zine) Adopted, Ayes (9); Noes: Parks, Perry and Rosendahl (3);
Absent: Alarcón, Hahn and Huizar (3)
ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION adding Article 5.1 to Chapter IV of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and amending Section 91.107.3.2 of the LAMC to implement the Compassionate Use Act and the Medical Marijuana Program Act consistent with the provisions of the Acts, but without violating state or federal law [Section 45.19.6.3.A.2(a) - 1,000-foot radius from sensitive uses requirement].
(Exemption and Communication from the City Attorney adopted on January 19, 2010)
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Reyes - Wesson)) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Hahn and Huizar (3)
(Item Nos. 3-7)
ITEM NO. (3) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to budgetary cash flow.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Controller's report relative to budgetary cash flow, 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. (4) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by GHC of Canoga Park LLC for overpayment of business tax.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the refund claim filed by GHC of Canoga Park LLC in the amount of $52,153.73 plus interest, for overpayment of business tax.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. 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. (5) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by World Financial Group.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the refund claim filed by World Financial Group in the amount of $90,697.82 for overpayment of electrical services relative to their 2009 Annual Convention of Champions at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC).
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LACC, or designee, to draw a demand in said amount from Fund 725 (LA Convention Center Revenue), Department 48, Revenue Source 4183 (Convention).
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LACC. 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. (6) - ADOPTED
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Amendment No. 1 to four Inyo County Lodging contracts to extend the term by two years and to increase the total amount of the contracts.
Recommendation for Council action:
CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners’ (Board) action of November 20, 2009, Resolution Nos. 19254, 19255, 19256, and 19257, authorizing the extension of the term of the following contracts by two years and increasing the total amounts as follows:
a. Resolution No. 19254 - Contract No. 5324-9 with Holiday Inn Express, increasing the amount of the contract by $400,000, to a revised total of $533,888.
b. Resolution No. 19255 - Contract No. 5381-9 with Creekside Inn B.W., increasing the amount of the contract by $500,000, to a revised total of $633,888.
c. Resolution No. 19256 - Contract No. 5383-9 with Dow Villa Motel, increasing the amount of the contract by $500,000, to a revised total of $633,888.
d. Resolution No. 19257 - Contract No. 5294-9 with Frontier Motel, increasing the amount of the contract by $400,000, to a revised total of $533,888.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) reports that approval of the proposed amendment will have no impact on the General Fund. Expenditures are budgeted and funded under various projects within the Water and Power Revenue Funds. 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 - JANUARY 30, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 29, 2010)
ITEM NO. (7) - ADOPTED
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to agreements with Black & Veatch Corporation (Black & Veatch) and URS Corporation Americas (URS) to provide the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) with geotechnical services, dam and reservoir safety, staff development, environmental and archeological services, and other related services for the North Haiwee Dam Seismic Improvement Project.
Recommendation for Council action:
CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners’ (Board) action of December 1, 2009, Resolution No. 010-172, authorizing the execution of Agreement No. 47879 with Black & Veatch and Agreement No. 47880 with URS to provide the LADWP with geotechnical services, dam and reservoir safety, staff development, environmental and archeological services, and other related services for the North Haiwee Dam Seismic Improvement Project.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed agreements will result in two expenditures from the Water Revenue Fund of $9,000,000 for the agreement with Black & Veatch and $4,000,000 for the agreement with URS, resulting in a total not-to-exceed amount of $13,000,000. Since the LADWP is bound only by the City Debt Management Policies; the City Financial Policies are not applicable. Approval of the proposed resolution will have no impact on the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 1, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 29, 2010)
ITEM NO. (8) - CONTINUED TO JANUARY 27, 2010
Roll Call #7 - Motion (Cárdenas - Perry) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Alarcón, Huizar and Reyes (3)
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving a new Bond Finance Team and related actions.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the qualified list of eight firms (Consultants) below selected through the Los Angeles Housing Department’s (LAHD) Bond Finance Team Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process, to be effective for a period of one year from the date of approval, with two one-year renewal options, subject to satisfactory Contractor performance and City needs:
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Service Area |
Consultant Name |
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Bond Underwriter |
Red Market Capital, Inc |
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Bond Underwriter |
Merchant Capital, LLC |
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Bond Underwriter |
Citi |
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Bond Underwriter |
Backstrom, McCarley, Berry & Co, LLC |
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Financial Advisor |
CSG Advisors |
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Financial Advisor |
First Southwest Company |
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Bond Trustee |
US Bank |
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Bond Trustee |
Wells Fargo |
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to enter into all necessary agreements as needed to enable the Consultants to function as members of the Bond Finance Team.
3. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report back in 60 days on furthering efforts to outreach to local firms and provide technical assistance training to help them qualify for future Request for Proposals (RFP) and/or RFQs.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of the recommendations would approve the selection of eight Consultants identified through the 2010 Bond Finance Team RFQ process and would authorize the LAHD to enter into necessary agreements with these consultants for a period of up to three years. The CAO further reports that the recommendations of this report are in compliance with City Financial Policies in that the full cost of these services will be paid through bond proceeds, program fee-income, and private funds provided by individual project sponsors. Any subsequent funding awards and term extensions will be subject to satisfactory Consultant performance and City needs.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Reyes - Wesson)) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Hahn and Huizar (3)
(Item Nos. 9-12)
ITEM NO. (9) - ADOPTED
CD 13
GENERAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Overnight Parking District (OPD) No. 543 on Myra Avenue between Fountain Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the establishment of OPD No. 543, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the General Exemption (Article II, Section One of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines).
2. FIND that Myra Avenue between Fountain Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard is primarily a residential area developed mostly with single-family residential dwelling units, whose residents lack adequate off-street parking and are unable to find parking on the block due to the overnight parking of vehicles on their block by non-residents.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing OPD No. 543, pursuant to LAMC Section 80.54 to include both sides of Myra Avenue between Fountain Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard in Council District 13.
4. AUTHORIZE the following parking restriction for use in all of OPD No. 543:
"NO PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 543 PERMITS EXEMPT"
5. FIND that the Los Angeles Police Department should have the primary responsibility for the enforcement of the authorized overnight parking restriction in OPD No. 543, with support from Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Parking Enforcement, since the reported problems involve criminal activity.
6. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures to prepare, issue, and collect payments for overnight parking permits from the residents of OPD No. 543 in accordance with LAMC Section 80.54, where the following permit conditions will apply:
a. Maximum of three resident permits per dwelling unit at $15 each per year.
b. Maximum of two visitor permits per dwelling unit at $10 each per four months.
c. Maximum of 25 guest permits per dwelling unit per day at $1 each per day.
d. Sales of guest permits in excess of 25 per dwelling unit per day require written approval of Council District 13.
7. DIRECT the LADOT to post the authorized parking restriction signs on the residential portions of Myra Avenue between Fountain Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited at all times in the interest of traffic flow or safety, upon Council action establishing the OPD, and without the need for any further petitions from the residents of this street segment supporting such signs.
8. DIRECT the LADOT to remove the authorized overnight parking restriction signs for any of the street segments within OPD No. 543, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited at all times in the interest of traffic flow or safety, upon receiving written instructions from the Council District Office representing the specific street segment and requesting the removal of such signs following this Council action establishing the OPD.
9. DIRECT the LADOT to prepare a "Notice of Exemption" reflecting the Council's actions under Recommendation No. One above and file such notice with the City and County Clerks within five working days of the City Council's action.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that Overnight Parking Districts with permits for residents and their guests are considered a special service, and the City is entitled to fully recover the costs of administering, posting, maintaining and enforcing these OPDs through the fees charged for permits. At this time, the annual cost of this special service is unknown but it is expected to be somewhat less than the cost of the Preferential Parking Program. Therefore, the City Attorney has recommended that LADOT set the initial OPD permit fees at a level of approximately two-thirds of the current Preferential Parking District permit fees. A cost analysis of the Overnight Parking Program is planned to occur at the end of the Fiscal Year 2009-2010, and the permit fees will be adjusted accordingly based on the results of that analysis. In addition to recovering the full cost of the Overnight Parking Program from permit fees, the City may gain additional General Fund revenue from the issuance of parking citations to violators of the OPD's parking restrictions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (10) - ADOPTED
CD 12
GENERAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of an Overnight Parking District (OPD) on the east side of White Oak Avenue and the west side of Jellico Avenue adjacent to Jesse Owens Park.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the establishment of an OPD, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the General Exemption (Article II, Section One of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines).
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing an OPD, pursuant to LAMC Section 80.54 to include the following street segment:
a. The 360 foot long segment on the east side of White Oak Avenue between the alley south of Sherman Way and the southerly boundary of Jesse Owens Park.
b. The 300 foot long segment on the west side of Jellico Avenue (adjacent to Jesse Owens Park) between the dead-end north of Hart Street to a point approximately 300 feet southerly of the dead end.
3. AUTHORIZE the following parking restriction for use in this OPD:
"TOW AWAY; NO PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM"
4. FIND that the Los Angeles Police Department should have the primary responsibility for the enforcement of the authorized overnight parking restriction in this OPD, with support from Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Parking Enforcement, since the reported problems involve criminal activity.
5. DIRECT the LADOT to post the authorized overnight parking restriction signs on the following street, except for areas where either parking is currently prohibited at all times in the interest of traffic flow or safety or there are existing parking prohibitions that encompass the 2 AM to 6 AM time period, upon Council action establishing this OPD:
a. The 360 foot long segment on the east side of White Oak Avenue between the alley south of Sherman Way and the southerly boundary of Jesse Owens Park.
b. The 300 foot long segment on the west side of Jellico Avenue (adjacent to Jesse Owens Park) between the dead-end north of Hart Street to a point approximately 300 feet southerly of the dead end.
6. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to install or remove the authorized parking restriction signs within this OPD, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited at all times in the interest of traffic flow or safety, upon written instructions from Council District 12 requesting the installation or removal of such signs following Council action establishing the district.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that all costs of the Overnight Parking Program are intended to be fully supported by fees charged for Overnight Parking Permits or from other contributions. Since there will be no Overnight Parking Permits for this OPD and no other contributions have been identified, the cost of parking restriction sign installation will have to be absorbed by the LADOT General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2009-10. However, the City may gain additional General Fund revenue from the issuance of parking citations to violators of the OPD's parking restrictions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (11) - ADOPTED
CD 12
GENERAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of an Overnight Parking District (OPD) on the east side of the 7600 and 7700 block of White Oak Avenue between Saticoy Street and Stagg Street.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the establishment of an OPD, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the General Exemption (Article II, Section One of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines).
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing an OPD, pursuant to LAMC Section 80.54 to include the following street segment:
The east side of White Oak Avenue between Saticoy Street and Stagg Street.
3. AUTHORIZE the following parking restriction for use in this OPD:
"TOW AWAY; NO PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM"
4. FIND that the Los Angeles Police Department should have the primary responsibility for the enforcement of the authorized overnight parking restriction in this OPD, with support from Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Parking Enforcement, since the reported problems involve criminal activity.
5. DIRECT the LADOT to post the authorized overnight parking restriction signs on the following street, except for areas where either parking is currently prohibited at all times in the interest of traffic flow or safety or there are existing parking prohibitions that encompass the 2 AM to 6 AM time period, upon Council action establishing this OPD:
The east side of White Oak Avenue between Saticoy Street and Stagg Street.
6. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to install or remove the authorized parking restriction signs within this OPD, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited at all times in the interest of traffic flow or safety, upon written instructions from Council District 12 requesting the installation or removal of such signs following Council action establishing the district.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that all costs of the Overnight Parking Program are intended to be fully supported by fees charged for Overnight Parking Permits or from other contributions. Since there will be no Overnight Parking Permits for this OPD and no other contributions have been identified, the cost of parking restriction sign installation will have to be absorbed by the LADOT General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2009-10. However, the City may gain additional General Fund revenue from the issuance of parking citations to violators of the OPD's parking restrictions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (12) - ADOPTED
CD 12
GENERAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of an Overnight Parking District (OPD) on the south side of Sherman Way adjacent to Louise Park.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the establishment of an OPD, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the General Exemption (Article II, Section One of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines).
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing an OPD, pursuant to LAMC Section 80.54 to include the following street segment:
The 600 foot long segment on the south side of Sherman Way (adjacent to Louise Park) between Louise Avenue and a point approximately 600 feet easterly of Louise Avenue.
3. AUTHORIZE the following parking restriction for use in this OPD:
"TOW AWAY; NO PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM"
4. FIND that the Los Angeles Police Department should have the primary responsibility for the enforcement of the authorized overnight parking restriction in this OPD, with support from Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Parking Enforcement, since the reported problems involve criminal activity.
5. DIRECT the LADOT to post the authorized overnight parking restriction signs on the following street, except for areas where either parking is currently prohibited at all times in the interest of traffic flow or safety or there are existing parking prohibitions that encompass the 2 AM to 6 AM time period, upon Council action establishing this OPD:
The 600 foot long segment on the south side of Sherman Way (adjacent to Louise Park) between Louise Avenue and a point approximately 600 feet easterly of Louise Avenue.
6. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to install or remove the authorized parking restriction signs within this OPD, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited at all times in the interest of traffic flow or safety, upon written instructions from Council District 12 requesting the installation or removal of such signs following Council action establishing the district.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that all costs of the Overnight Parking Program are intended to be fully supported by fees charged for Overnight Parking Permits or from other contributions. Since there will be no Overnight Parking Permits for this OPD and no other contributions have been identified, the cost of parking restriction sign installation will have to be absorbed by the LADOT General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2009-10. However, the City may gain additional General Fund revenue from the issuance of parking citations to violators of the OPD's parking restrictions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 13-20
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Rosendahl - Wesson)) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Hahn and Huizar (3)
(Item Nos. 13-14k)
ITEM NO. (13) - ADOPTED
CD 15
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to granting to O'Donnell Oil LLC a non-public utility pipeline franchise to install, retain, operate and maintain pipelines and their adjunct communication lines within the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE granting to O'Donnell Oil LLC a non-public utility pipeline franchise to install, retain, operate and maintain pipelines and their adjunct communication lines within the City of Los Angeles, as specified in the Ordinance, or which may be approved by the Council or the Board of Transportation Commissioners, subject to the condition that O'Donnell Oil LLC provides to the City written documentation to comply with all conditions and terms contained in the Ordinance.
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to refund the $510 good faith deposit to O'Donnell Oil LLC upon approval of the faithful performance bond by the LADOT, the City Attorney, and upon publication of the Ordinance.
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.
(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (14) - 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 January 26, 2010:
CD 8
a. Property at 10007 South San Pedro Street (Case No. 4428).
Assessor I.D. No. 6063-002-034
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on December 7, 2006)
CD 1
b. Property at 125 South Avenue 60 (Case No. 6032).
Assessor I.D. No. 5492-024-007
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 24, 2006)
CD 1
c. Property at 1283 West 24th Street aka 1285 West 24th Street (Case No. 151459).
Assessor I.D. No. 5055-017-012
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 1, 2008)
CD 1
d. Property at 1309 South Oxford Avenue aka 1309 1/2 South Oxford Avenue (Case No. 223158).
Assessor I.D. No. 5074-001-012
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 7, 2009)
CD 13
e. Property at 1426 West Avon Park Terrace aka 1428 West Avon Park Terrace (Case No. 240033).
Assessor I.D. No. 5415-007-016
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 5, 2009)
CD 10
f. Property at 1445 South Hayworth Avenue (Case No. 4816).
Assessor I.D. No. 5068-017-011
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 25, 2006)
CD 10
g. Property at 1445 South Hayworth Avenue (Case No. 79155).
Assessor I.D. No. 5068-017-011
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 3, 2006)
CD 8
h. Property at 158 East 84th Place aka 8459 South Wall Street (Case No. 227411).
Assessor I.D. No. 6030-015-015
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 30, 2009)
CD 9
i. Property at 220 West 59th Place aka 220 1/2 West 59th Place (Case No. 206265).
Assessor I.D. No. 6005-014-006
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 13, 2008)
CD 9
j. Property at 220 West 59th Place aka 220 1/2 West 59th Place (Case No. 239777).
Assessor I.D. No. 6005-014-006
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 28, 2009)
CD 1
k. Property at 419 West Solano Avenue (Case No. 5979).
Assessor I.D. No. 5414-025-012
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 29, 2006)
ITEM NO. (15) - REFERRED BACK TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Parks - Cárdenas) Adopted to Refer, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Alarcón, Hahn and Huizar (3)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE relative to reserving appropriate office space at Figueroa Plaza for the Human Services Department and the Department of Aging.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Smith):
1. REQUEST the Department of General Services (GSD) to reserve appropriate office space at Figueroa Plaza for the Human Services Department and the Department of Aging, as soon as they become available.
2. REQUEST the GSD to work directly with these departments, at the appropriate time, to effectuate their relocation to Figueroa Plaza as part of the City's long-term strategy of reducing private leasing costs for departmental office space.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement Submitted: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (16) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Rosendahl - Wesson)) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Hahn and Huizar (3)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE relative to a 10 percent waiver of membership dues from the Southern California Association of Governments.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated December 1, 2009, relative to the steps necessary to request a 10 percent waiver of membership dues from Southern California Association of Governments, inasmuch as the City has received the 10 percent waiver of membership dues and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (17) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #9 - Motion (Perry - Reys) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (13); Absent: Alarcón and Huizar (2)
CD 9
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to the acceptance of an easement deed from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) in connection with real property located on Gage Avenue between Avalon Boulevard and Central Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INSTRUCT the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering (BOE), and any other appropriate City department or agency take the necessary actions to execute the acceptance of an easement deed from the Metro in connection to real property located on Gage Avenue between Avalon Boulevard and Central Avenue in the South Los Angeles Area of the City of Los Angeles.
2. AUTHORIZE the BOE to prepare technical corrections or clarifications to implement the intent of this Motion.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (PERRY - REYES)
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works to report back on revenue generation options at the site which is a median on Gage Avenue between Avalon Boulevard and Central Avenue.
ITEM NO. (18) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Rosendahl - Wesson)) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Hahn and Huizar (3)
MOTION (REYES - PERRY) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Veronica and Cynthia Ultreras for an additional six months.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
REAFFIRM Councils findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the death of Veronica and Cynthia Ultreras (Council action of June 28, 1994, February 4, 2009 and August 14, 2009, Council file No. 94-0010-S17) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the offer of reward by the Office of the City Clerk and, further, that the sum of $75,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.
ITEM NO. (19) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #10 - Motion (Parks - Zine) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Alarcón and Huizar (2)
MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Juan Johnson on August 16, 2009.
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 Juan Johnson on August 16, 2009.
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. (20) - CONTINUED TO JANUARY 27, 2010
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Parks - Perry) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Hahn and Huizar (2)
MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Damien White on April 5, 2009.
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 Damien White on April 5, 2009.
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.
MOTION ADOPTED UPON FINDINGS BY COUNCIL THAT THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION AROSE SUBSEQUENT TO THE POSTING OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2) AND COUNCIL RULE 23
ADOPTED
Roll Call #11 - Resolution (Cárdenas - Smith) Findings on Need to Act - Adopted, Ayes (13);
Absent: Alarcón and Huizar (2)
Roll Call #12 - Resolution (Cárdenas - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Alarcón and Huizar (2)
RESOLUTION (CARDENAS - GARCETTI - SMITH) relative to City’s position on aspects of the Federal Communication Commission’s National Broadband Plan.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
1. RESOLVE to hereby include in its 2009-10 Federal Legislation Program OPPOSITION to any aspect of the Federal Communications Commission’s National Broadband Plan that attempts to control, limit or change local permitting procedures relative to rights-of-way, and places or increases financial and administrative burdens on the City.
2. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, with assistance of the law firm of Miller & Van Eaton, currently under contract with the City, to file comments, consistent with the above position, with the Federal Communication Commission; and, file comments and/or in other matters specifically related to this issue.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY - ZINE - ET AL.) relative to the status of implementation of Coalition of Los Angeles City Unions concessions.
MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY - ZINE - ET AL.) relative to the draft proposal of a Request for Proposal for City-owned garages.
MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY - ZINE - ET AL.) relative to the vacant positions and positions eligible for transfer from General Fund to special fund.
MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to amending prior Council action on December 8, 2009 regarding funding for acquisition of property located at 5401 La Mirada Avenue.
MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to funding to cover the cost of a project entitled “Glendale Boulevard and Brunswick Avenue Urban Forestry Christmas Light Installation” in the Atwater Village portion of Council District 13.
MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to funding for the creation of a new streetscape design along Hollywood Boulevard to enhance the amenities for pedestrians and create continuity in the general appearance of the area in Council Districts Four and 13.
MOTION (ZINE - ROSENDAHL) relative to lease approval for office space at 18341 Sherman Way, Suite 102, Reseda, CA 91335, in Council District Three.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS
Upon his request and without objections, Councilmember Reyes was excused to leave at 12:00 p.m. from the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday meetings for the entire year (County Sanitation board meetings), due to City Business.
Upon her request and without objections, Councilmember Hahn was excused to leave at 11:00 a.m. from Council Session of Tuesday, February 2, and to leave at 12:00 p.m. from Council Session of Wednesday, February 17, 2010, both due to Personal Business.
Upon his request and without objections, Councilmember Wesson was excused to leave at 1:30 p.m. from Council Session of Wednesday, February 3, 2010, due to City Business.
Upon her request and without objections, Councilmember Perry was excused to arrive at 11:30 a.m. to Council Session of Tuesday, February 16, 2010, due to City Business.
Upon his request and without objections, Councilmember Koretz was excused to arrive at 10:15 a.m. to Council Session of Friday, February 19, 2010, due to City Business.
Upon his request and without objections, Councilmember Cárdenas was excused from Council Sessions of Friday, March 26, Friday, May 28, and Friday June 18, 2010, all due to City Business.
Upon his request and without objections, Councilmember Zine was excused to leave at 11:20 a.m. from Council Session of Friday, April 23, and excused from Council Session of Friday, April 30, 2010 both due to Personal Business and excused from Council Sessions of Wednesday, March 24, Wednesday, May 26, Wednesday, July 28, Wednesday, September 22, and Wednesday, November 24, 2010 all due to City Business.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
10-0004 - Detective III Richard Householder Rosendahl - All Councilmembers
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
10-0003 - Virginia Lorenzen Zine - Smith
Eugene Zinn Zine
Shing Kwan Perry - All Councilmembers
Ayes, Cárdenas, Hahn, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (13); Absent: Alarcón and Huizar (2)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: June Lagmay, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL