Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Friday, March 19, 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: Alarcón, Cárdenas, Huizar, Koretz, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Rosendahl Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (11); Absent: Hahn, Krekorian, Reyes and Smith (4)
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
MARCH 16, 2010
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 42
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 1-2
ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - CITY ENGINEER INSTRUCTED TO PROCEED
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Huizar - Parks) Adopted, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Reyes and Smith (2)
CD 14
HEARING PROTESTS relative to street vacation of Lyon Street northerly of Cesar E. Chavez Avenue and easterly of Vignes Street. (VAC E1401141)
[Motion (Huizar - Rosendahl) adopted, as amended, on December 16, 2009.]
ITEM NO. (2) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Perry - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Krekorian, Reyes and Wesson (3)
CDs 4, 9, 12, 14 & 15
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the September 2009 Amendment to the Non-Disposal Facility Element (NDFE).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the September 2009 Amendment to the NDFE.
2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation to submit the NDFE Amendment to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for its approval.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Public Works reports that the September 2009 Amendment to the City NDFE has no fiscal impact.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 3-52
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Zine - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Reyes and Smith (2)
(Item Nos. 3-16)
ITEM NO. (3) - ADOPTED
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to include provisions pertaining to bilingual bonus pay and the definition of overtime for non-represented employees.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Sections 4.84 and 4.113 of the LAAC to include the provisions for non-represented employees authorizing overtime for Fair Labor Standards Act non-exempt employees to provide overtime in excess of 40 hours actually worked instead of 40 hours compensated and bilingual bonuses to be provided as a non-pension based dollar amount instead of a percentage of salary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the annual salary savings to the General Fund for converting bilingual bonus pay for non-represented employees from a salary percentage basis to a non-pension based flat dollar amount is approximately $27,000. The General Fund salary savings that will be generated from basing overtime of non-represented employees on hours worked in excess of 40 hours actually worked rather than hours compensated in a workweek is yet to be determined in view of non-represented employees currently being furloughed.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (4) - ADOPTED
CDs 2, 4 & 5
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a speed limit revision for Riverside Drive between Vineland Avenue and Van Nuys Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the amendment of Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.81 to revise the recommended speed limit for Riverside Drive between Vineland Avenue and Van Nuys Boulevard from 35 to 40 miles per hour, so as to be able to retain radar enforcement.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending LAMC Section 80.81 to establish the recommended speed limits of Recommendation No. One and amend the Ordinance to reflect the revised boundaries.
3. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to report back in 90 days on the impact of the new speed limits.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Transportation Commissioners. 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
ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION amending Chapter 10 of Division 4 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to allow members of the Los Angeles City Employees Retirement System to apply for immediate retirement in specified situations.
[Motion (Smith - Parks) adopted on February 17, 2010.]
ITEM NO. (6) - ADOPTED
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an amendment to the 2009-10 Health Insurance Counseling Advocacy Program (HICAP), provision of senior services in the West Adams Aging Service Area, and technical adjustments for provision of respite services.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA), or designee to:
a. Approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2009-10 Amendment No. 1 to the HICAP (Standard Agreement HI-0910-25) for receipt of the funding which provides a net increase of $50,026 from $611,733 to $661,759, Attachment 1 of the LADOA report attached to the Council file.
b. Approve the FY 2009-2010 HICAP Budget Revision No. 1 that will reflect the funding increase (Attachment 2).
c. Execute the contract amendment with the HICAP Service Provider, Center for Health Care Rights (Contract No. 116121), and allocate the additional funds.
d. Approve the negotiation of a contract with People Coordinated Services, Inc. for provision of MPC Program services in the West Adams Aging Service Area (ASA 12) for the period July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010 in the amounts and units of service approved by City Council (Council File No. 09-1821).
e. Provide for the technical adjustments to revise the funding of AB2800 Community Based Services Programs and the contracts of AB2800 Community Based Services Program service providers for FY 2009 - 2010.
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Increase the appropriations within the HICAP Fund No. 47Y as follows:
|
Account |
Title |
Amount |
|
F102 |
Aging |
$ 4,819 |
|
F201 |
HICAP |
45,207 |
|
|
|
Total $50,026 |
b. Increase the appropriation within Fund No. 100 Department 02 and transfer funds on an as needed basis as follows:
|
|
Fund |
Account |
Title |
Amount |
|
From: |
47Y |
F102 |
Aging |
$4,819 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
To: |
100/02 |
6010 |
Office & Admin Exp |
$4,819 |
c. Increase the appropriations within the Community Based Services Program, AB 2800 Fund No. 40F as follows:
|
Account |
Title |
Amount |
|
F201 |
Alzheimer’s Day Care |
$68,516 |
|
F600 |
Linkages |
130,900 |
|
F700 |
Respite Services |
18,291 |
|
F900 |
Senior Companion |
15,998 |
|
|
|
Total $233,705 |
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOA reports that the above recommendations authorize the receipt of $50,026 in Older Californians Act one-time-only money for the HICAP. There is no additional impact on the City's General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (7) - ADOPTED
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to submitting a grant application to the National Endowment for the Arts in the amount of $100,000 for a Local Arts Agencies - Access to Artistic Excellence grant.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), or designee, to submit a grant application to the National Endowment for the Arts in the amount of $100,000 for a Local Arts Agencies- Access to Artistic Excellence grant, March, 11, 2010 deadline.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, DCA, or designee to submit required grant documents as required by the National Endowment for the Arts, including project proposal, budget, and DCA operating budget documentation, subject to the City Attorney approval as to form and content.
3. AUTHORIZE the DCA to expend for the purposes of a minimum 1:1 match a percentage of full-time salaries equivalent to $50,000 from Fund 100, Account 1010, and up to $50,000 in funds from outside private foundations.
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manger, DCA, or designee, to prepare any Controller instructions needed to implement actions approved by the Council and Mayor on matters presented in or deriving from the report, and/or to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to review by the City Administrative Officer, and further, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The DCA reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (8) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a $200,000 donation from the Walt Disney Company to help fund the City’s Heritage Months Celebration programs.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), or designee to accept on behalf of the City, a corporate donation of $200,000 from the Walt Disney Company to help fund the City’s Heritage Months Celebration programs.
2. AUTHORIZE the DCA to expend and disburse the $200,000 for the purpose of the City’s Heritage Months Celebration programs as detailed in the DCA report attached to the Council file.
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Appropriate $200,000 from the Walt Disney Company into the DCA Trust Fund (Fund No. 844), into a newly created account entitled Fiscal Year (FY) 09-10 Heritage Month Celebration.
b. Decrease the appropriation in Fund 844, Account 214E (FY 09) by $50,000 and increase the appropriation in Fund 844, Control Account 130F by $50,000.
c. Transfer $50,000 from Fund 844, Account 130F to the following accounts and increase appropriation authority as follows:
|
Account |
FY |
Fund |
Amount |
|
3040 (Contractual Services) |
2009-10 |
100 |
$30,000 |
|
1070 (As Needed Salaries) |
2009-10 |
100 |
$20,000 |
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to prepare any necessary technical amendments and adjustments to effectuate the expenditure of these funds.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The DCA reports that the above recommendations will have no fiscal impact to the General Fund and there is no City match required to receive these funds. The acceptance of the donation and approval of the above recommendations are in compliance with the City’s financial policies.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (9) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Office of Finance Quarterly and Annual Reports on the City’s Accounts Receivables.
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Parks - Krekorian):
INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to work with the Office of Finance (Finance) to schedule the Quarterly and Annual Reports on the City’s Accounts Receivables, prepared by Finance, as routinely scheduled matters in the Budget and Finance Committee.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by Finance. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (10) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Robeco Investment Management, Inc., for overpayment of business tax.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the refund claim filed by Robeco Investment Management, Inc., in the sum of $77,126.51 plus interest, for overpayment of business taxes.
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. (11) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a process to collect nuisance abatement fees.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Motion (Smith - Reyes) relative to an instruction that the Department of City Planning prepare a report that delineates its process to collect the newly adopted nuisance abatement fees inasmuch as the process was delineated during the Committee discussion and the maker of the Motion requested that it be noted and filed, and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (12) - ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Annual Report of Financial Transactions for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the CRA Annual Report of Financial Transactions for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (13) - ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending September 30, 2009.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the CRA Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending September 30, 2009.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (14) - ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Quarterly Financial Status Reports for the periods ending September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2009.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the CRA Quarterly Financial Status Reports for the periods ending September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2009.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (15) - ADOPTED
CD 9
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an $8 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) float loan agreement (Float Loan) with the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) for the Hope Street Family Center Project (Project) located at 1600 South Hope Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. RECEIVE and FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated September 9, 2009.
2. APPROVE the following recommendations of the Community Development Department (CDD), as submitted in its report dated May 20, 2009, subject to confirmation of repayment of the Ford Hotel Loan and compliance with US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) eligibility requirements:
a. Find that the Project meets the National Objective and Public Benefit requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act, as the Project provides goods or services to residents of an area, such that the number of low-and-moderate-income persons residing in the areas served by the development of a family resource and recreation center where all residents in the area can benefit from childcare, family education programs, and recreation facilities where at least 51 percent of the residents are low and moderate income persons.
b. Approve the Float Loan subject to environmental assessments of the Project being in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.
c. Authorize the General Manager, CDD, or designee, to:
1) Negotiate and execute a Float Loan in the amount of $8 million from the unexpended funds of the CDBG, providing interim funding assistance for the eligible development costs of the Project by Catholic Healthcare West (Beneficiary), or to a subsidiary thereof, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
2) Prepare Controller instructions, make any technical adjustments relative to the intent of this report, and Request the Controller to implement the instructions to expend funds upon proper demand of the General Manager, CDD.
3) Amend the Consolidated Plan as necessary.
d. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer, CRA, or designee, to:
1) Obtain from the Beneficiary and assign to the City of Los Angeles a recorded Deed of Trust in the amount of $8 million against the Project, and provide CDD with a conformed recorded copy of the Deed of Trust, escrow closing statement, title insurance, and all documents related to expenditures of the Float Loan.
2) Obtain an Irrevocable and Unconditional Direct Pay Letter of Credit from Bank of America in the amount of $8 million (LOC), with the City of Los Angeles named as the sole beneficiary of the LOC, in a form acceptable and approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality, to serve as a the source of repayment of the Float Loan by not later than 30 months from funding of the Float Loan.
3) Obtain from the Beneficiary, status of the Project, any Program Income applicable to the Float Loan, and such other information and documentation that may be required, as determined by the CDD, pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations regarding the CDBG funds extended as a Float Loan and ensure that the CDD is provided with all information regarding the expenditure and uses of the Float Loan.
e. Request the Controller to establish a new account entitled "The Hope Street Family Center" and expend $8 million within the Community Development Department Trust Fund No. 424, Account Number E725.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CDD reports that approving the recommendations contained within its report dated May 20, 2009, will have no impact on the General Fund. The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact if the recommendations in its report dated September 9, 2009, are approved.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (16) - ADOPTED
CD 14
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to amending and restating a loan agreement (Loan Agreement) with East LA Community Corporation (ELACC) to increase the amount of a Predevelopment and Construction/Permanent Loan from $2 million to $3 million to fund development of the Boyle Hotel Apartments.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the accompanying Subordination RESOLUTION [attached to the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report dated March 9, 2010] which:
a. Finds that an economically feasible alternative of financing said project on substantially comparable terms without subordination of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Deed of Trust and other agreements which secure the Loan Agreement is not reasonably available.
b. Authorizes subordination of the CRA Deed of Trust and other agreements to the construction and permanent loans provided for the proposed project.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, CRA, or designee, to execute the Loan Agreement and to take such other actions as are necessary to administer the Loan Agreement as set forth herein with ELACC, a California not-for-profit (501)(c)(3) corporation, to provide up to $3 million (a $1 million increase from the original approval of a $2 million Loan Agreement) to fund predevelopment and construction/permanent costs related to the rehabilitation of 31 affordable residential rental units in the Boyle Hotel and construction of 20 new affordable rental units (Boyle Hotel Apartments) at 101-05 North Boyle Avenue and 1729-33 East First Street, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of these actions. Funds for the Loan Agreement will be derived from Adelante Eastside Low and Moderate Housing Funds and tax increment.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (17) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to issuing Letters of Commitment under Round 1 of the 2010 Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), and various actions related thereto.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the recommendations contained within the accompanying Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated March 5, 2010.
2. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report back relative to the status of:
a. Establishing a recruitment radius for housing constructed with AHTF monies, specifically to provide residents of communities where new housing is being built the first opportunity to access it.
b. The application process for project-based vouchers.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no fiscal impact on the City’s General Fund. Approval of the proposed recommendations will allocate a total of $22,824,560 in HOME, CRA 5 percent Set-Aside, and McKinney Bond funds for a total of 446 affordable housing units.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (18) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Zine - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Reyes and Smith (2)
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to awarding contracts in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $3 million, for a three-year period with two one-year extensions, to four firms for Land Title Services.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), or designee, to award contracts to the firms of Chicago Title Company, Stewart Title of California, First American Title Insurance Company, and Fidelity National Title Insurance Company for land title services in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $3 million, for a three-year term with options to renew for two additional one-year periods, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of this action. The source of funds will be derived from individual redevelopment project area funds.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (19) - CONTINUED TO MARCH 26, 2010
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Policy on Contractor Responsibility (Policy).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the CRA Board of Commissioners’ adoption of an amended Policy (Attachment A of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report dated January 26, 2010) which clarifies contracting responsibilities and performance evaluation procedures.
2. INSTRUCT the CRA to monitor implementation of the amended Policy and report to Council in one year on its effectiveness.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Zine - Parks) Adotped, Ayes (13); Absent: Reyes and Smith (2)
(Item Nos. 20-25)
ITEM NO. (20) - ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to funding in the amount of $500,000 for ten non-profit organization grantees under the Nonprofit Operating Support Grant Program (NOSGP) for the administration of affordable housing programs.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Interim Chief Executive Officer, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), or designee, to award and execute contracts in the amount of $50,000 with each of the following 10 organizations for a total aggregate amount of $500,000 under the NOSGP for planning and administration related to the provision of affordable housing programs, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality:
a. A Community of Friends
b. Abode Communities
c. Coalition for Responsible Community Development
d. East Los Angeles Community Corporation
e. Hollywood Community Housing Corporation
f. Los Angeles Family Housing
g. Los Angeles Housing Partnership
h. LTSC Community Development Corporation
i. Mercy Housing
j. NEW Economics for Women
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (21) - ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTIONS relative to submitting four Transportation Planning Grant (TPG) applications for transportation planning studies plus a 10 percent matching fund, for up to $998,000, to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS [attached to the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report dated March 9, 2010] allowing the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to apply for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010-11 Caltrans TPGs for an amount not to exceed $998,000 to fund transportation planning studies.
2. AUTHORIZE, if the TPGs are awarded, a 10 percent match of up to $99,800 in tax increment funds from the Downtown ($20,000), East Valley ($55,000), Hollywood and Central ($12,400), and South Los Angeles ($12,400) Redevelopment Project Areas (RPAs) to fund the transportation planning studies for projects within the respective regions.
3. AUTHORIZE the CRA to negotiate and execute consultant contracts and subcontracts in an amount not to exceed $1,097,800 to complete the transportation planning studies.
4. INSTRUCT the CRA to notify Council and provide the following information:
a. The Caltrans TPGs that were successfully awarded.
b. The consultant contractors and subcontractors that will be used to complete the transportation planning studies.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City General Fund. If the TPGs are awarded, matching funds will be derived from tax increment funds from the Downtown, East Valley, Hollywood and Central, and South Los Angeles RPAs (included in future CRA budgets).
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (22) - ADOPTED
CD 9
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to executing a float bridge loan of up to $4.02 million (Float Loan) with the Old Financial District Limited Partnership (Borrower), for a maximum duration of three days, from the unexpended portion of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and related actions.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Perry - Parks), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Development Department (CDD), or designee, to:
a. Make an exception to the existing Float Loan Policy to:
1) Negotiate and execute a Float Loan with the Borrower, for a maximum duration of three days, from the unexpended portion of the CDBG, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
2) Temporarily exceed the 20 percent maximum capacity requirement of the CDBG Letter of Credit balance by $1,824,635, over the $2.2 million available float loan capacity, to fund the $4,024,635 Float Loan.
b. Amend the 35th Year Consolidated Plan.
c. Prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
2. REQUEST the Controller to establish new account F740, Old Bank District Float Loan, and appropriate and expend an amount not to exceed $4,024,635 within the Community Development Trust Fund No. 424.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (23) - ADOPTED
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s position on legislation to raise the tax cap and urge Metro to increase the proposed half-cent transportation sales tax measure for the November 2008 ballot to one-cent.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the Chief Legislative Analyst report relative to including in the City’s 2007-08 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT of legislation to raise the tax cap and urge Metro to increase the proposed half-cent transportation sales tax measure for the November 2008 ballot to one-cent, pursuant to Resolution (Rosendahl - Reyes - Alarcón).
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (24) - ADOPTED
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s position on SB 324 (Cedillo), Donation of Counterfeit Goods, which would authorize the donation of illegal goods to nonprofit organizations for distribution to low-income households.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the Chief Legislative Analyst report relative to including in the City’s 2009-10 State Legislative Program, OPPOSITION to SB 324 (Cedillo), Donation of Counterfeit Goods, which would authorize the donation of illegal goods to nonprofit organizations for distribution to low-income households, pursuant to Resolution (Greuel - Smith).
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (25) - ADOPTED
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s position on HR 555 expressing concern for the well-being of journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee and urging the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to release them on humanitarian grounds.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the Resolution (LaBonge - Garcetti - Hahn) relative to including in the City’s 2009-10 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for HR 555 expressing concern for the well-being of journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee and urging the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to release them on humanitarian grounds.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Item Nos. 26-27)
ITEM NO. (26) - CONTINUED TO MARCH 24, 2010
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the impact of a proposed reduction to the Council and Public Services Division in the Office of the City Clerk.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated May 5, 2009 relative to a report back on the impact of a proposed reduction to the Council and Public Services Division in the Office of the City Clerk.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (27) - CONTINUED TO MARCH 24, 2010
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reduction of translation services in the Office of the City Clerk.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated May 5, 2009 relative to a report back on reduction of translation services in the Office of the City Clerk.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Item Nos. 28-32)
ITEM NO. (28) - ADOPTED
JOBS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed contract with FilmLA, Inc. (FilmLA) for film permit coordination services in the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the contract with FilmLA for film permit coordination services for a term of five years, with three additional extensions of five years each, for a total term of 20 years; and further, AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to execute said contract, as attached to the Council File.
2. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections, if necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no fiscal impact on the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (29) - ADOPTED
JOBS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s (LADWP) efforts to facilitate film production in the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the December 23, 2009 LADWP report relative to the LADWP’s efforts to facilitate film production in the City of Los Angeles.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (30) - ADOPTED
JOBS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the implementation of a program to provide City-owned parking lots at no cost to film and television productions.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to continue the policy of extending the free use of all non-operated parking facilities (metered and non-metered) to the film industry and that such uses will be coordinated with FilmLA, Inc. (FilmLA) or such other entity that may be contracted by the City to coordinate and manage film activities; and further, DIRECT that the current restrictions imposed for film use, as detailed in the March 4, 2010 LADOT report, attached to the Council file, should continue until such time changes are made either by the relevant Council District or the LADOT.
2. DIRECT the LADOT and Department of General Services (GSD) to charge film production companies for the use of any of the 24 operated facilities (facilities currently operated by the GSD or a private parking operator) during operating hours; DIRECT that said charges will be based on a revenue replacement methodology and that revenue replacement will be calculated at an average cost per space of revenue per day; and DIRECT that after operating hours film production companies will reimburse the operated parking facilities' labor and non-labor operating costs.
3. DIRECT that monthly parking permit holders would not be displaced from their parking spaces while the parking facility (operated and non-operated) is being utilized by film production companies.
4. DIRECT the GSD to implement a revenue replacement option for film production companies utilizing GSD parking facilities during operating hours as a means of providing them with the flexibility to utilize GSD parking facilities during operating hours if the facilities are available and not being utilized for special events that impact the surrounding business community; DIRECT that the replacement revenue would be calculated at an average cost per space of revenue generated by that specific facility on the day of the week that it is requested; and AFFIRM that this option would be revenue neutral to the City's budget and would provide film production companies with access to GSD parking facilities for daytime filming activities.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LADOT or GSD. 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. (31) - ADOPTED
JOBS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Department of Recreation and Parks’ (RAP) filming policies.
Recommendation for Council action:
DIRECT the Park Film Office/RAP to continue its commitment to facilitate all requests for filming and adopt the following policies:
a. The Park Film Office will continue to work closely with persons who are responsible for RAP facilities to gain approvals for permits.
b. RAP Film Coordinators, when told that approval cannot be given by the park location supervisor, will elevate the request to the Park Film Office supervisor for review. The Park Film Office supervisor will negotiate with the park or facility supervisor and if it still cannot be approved, look into and recommend alternate sites for the production companies to consider.
c. The Park Film Office will establish an e-mail address that comments, suggestions, complaints, and compliments can be made by production supervision. Film Office staff will follow up on the emails as appropriate.
d. The Park Film Office supervision will remain on call on a 24/7 basis to resolve any problems that may arise after hours.
e. The RAP will provide the names and locations of recreation facilities that may have to close due to budget restraints to Film LA, Inc. (FilmLA), as potential sites for film groups to permit.
f. Film Monitor training will continue to evolve with increased focus on customer service and decision making skills.
g. Expand film location quality control checks.
h. Update the Park Film Office web site to provide pertinent information to facilitate filming in RAP facilities.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (32) - ADOPTED
JOBS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to extending the Filming Use Fee Waiver [Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 22.353.1] in connection with the use of City property for filming.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the extension of the Filming Use Fee Waiver for an additional four years.
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance within 30 days that extends the sunset date of LAAC Section 22.353.1 through June 30, 2014.
3. DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to work with FilmLA, Inc. to gather more information in regard to the benefits gained from the Filming Use Fee Waiver.
Fiscal Impact Statement: According to the CAO, the fiscal impact of waiving the Filming Use Fee will vary depending upon the demographics of future film productions which are impossible to predict. However, for the last three years the Filming Use Fee Waiver has had a total cost $292,075 or approximately $97,360 per year.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (33) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the creation of a formal City Fellowship Program.
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Huizar - LaBonge):
REQUEST the Mayor’s Volunteer Office to create a formal City Fellowship Program to attract full and part-time volunteer workers, in exchange for a larger portfolio of responsibilities and more formal structure than would be offered to an intern but with no stipend or cost associated with the Program. The Personnel Department should assist in identifying which divisions or each department could most benefit from participating in such a Program.
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.
(Continued from Council meeting of March 12, 2010)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (HUIZAR - PARKS)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. CLARIFY that there should be no use of General Funds to support this program, but that the Mayor’s office is authorized to seek private funds from foundations, grants from the County, State and federal governments, and any funds that our City proprietary departments might have set aside for job training purposes.
2. CREATE a second new category of full or part-time volunteer (“Angels”) for any recently retired City employee who is will to assist the City for free with work that there is no staff to perform. There are many individuals already helping their former departments in this way and we should encourage more of this activity.
3. CLARIFY that the purpose of these programs is to maintain as high a level of City Service to the public given the large number of positions being eliminated, while at the same time allowing departments to preserve their core functions. Labor should be included in discussions with management about where to place any volunteers who come forward and how they will be supervised, to ensure that their inclusion in the workplace is harmonious and does not disrupt morale.
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Zine - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Reyes and Smith (2)
(Item Nos. 34-51)
ITEM NO. (34) - ADOPTED
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of 48 grant-funded positions in various divisions of the Community Development Department (CDD), in accordance with Charter Section 1001 (d)(4).
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the following 48 positions in the CDD be EXEMPTED from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter for a term not to exceed two years, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4). These positions are grant-funded, and the Board of Civil Service Commissioners approved the exemption request from CDD on January 28, 2010:
|
No. |
Code |
Title |
Division
|
|
1 |
1577 |
Asst. Chief Grants Administrator |
Central/West Region |
|
2 |
1538 |
Senior Project Coordinator |
East L.A. Region |
|
2 |
1538 |
Senior Project Coordinator |
Central/West Region |
|
3 |
1538 |
Senior Project Coordinator |
South/Harbor Region |
|
1 |
1538 |
Senior Project Coordinator |
Exec |
|
1 |
1538 |
Senior Project Coordinator |
Operations |
|
11 |
1546 |
Senior Project Assistant |
South/Harbor |
|
10 |
1546 |
Senior Project Assistant |
East L.A. |
|
2 |
1546 |
Senior Project Assistant |
South Valley |
|
1 |
1546 |
Senior Project Assistant |
North Valley Region |
|
1 |
1546 |
Senior Project Assistant |
Workforce Investment Board |
|
1 |
1546 |
Senior Project Assistant |
Central West |
|
1 |
1546 |
Senior Project Assistant |
Planning Research Evaluation |
|
3 |
1537 |
Project Coordinator |
South/Harbor |
|
2 |
1537 |
Project Coordinator |
Central/West |
|
1 |
1537 |
Project Coordinator |
North Valley |
|
2 |
1542 |
Project Assistant |
East L.A. |
|
1 |
1542 |
Project Assistant |
North Valley |
|
1 |
1542 |
Project Assistant |
Central West |
|
1 |
1550 |
Program Aide |
East L.A. |
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CDD. 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. (35) - ADOPTED
CD 11
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to not requiring street widening of Overland Avenue between Pico Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard.
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Greuel for Weiss - Rosendahl):
DIRECT the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering and Planning Department to stop requiring the widening of Overland Avenue between Pico Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard.
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.
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of this matter)
ITEM NO. (36) - ADOPTED
CD 1
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to making necessary corrections of land use designation and zoning in applicable parcels located within the Taylor Yard area in the Northeast Community Plan.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Reyes - Garcetti):
1. DIRECT the Planning Department, in consultation with the City Attorney, to make necessary corrections of land use designation and zoning in applicable parcels located within the Taylor Yard area in the Northeast Community Plan, including properties which are privately owned and incorrectly zoned and designated public facilities, and in addition to land use designations and zone changes adopted in 1999 by the Council and not implemented yet by the Planning Department.
2. DIRECT the Planning Department, in consultation with City Attorney and Community Redevelopment Agency staff, to initiate proceedings for review and report including a draft ordinance for recommended General Plan Amendments and Zone Changes in applicable parcels located within the Taylor Yard area and across Taylor Yard, along the eastside of San Fernando Road.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (37) - ADOPTED
CD 8
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to appeals of corrective Conditions imposed on the operation of the business known as Liquor Bank located at 3600 West Stocker Street.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Article III, Section 1, Class 21(2) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. ADOPT FINDINGS of the Zoning Administrator, acting on behalf of the Director of Planning, as the Findings of Council.
3. RESOLVE TO DENY APPEALS filed by: (1) Kim Wang Sik (King Woods and Associates, Inc.-ENT Partners, Inc., Representative); and, (2) Ferena Novin, Esq., on behalf of Ken and Tom Theung, from the entire and part of the decision of the Zoning Administrator and THEREBY SUSTAIN and find that the operation of the business known as Liquor Bank, located at 3600 West Stocker Street is a public nuisance, and requires the modification of its operation to mitigate adverse impacts on persons and properties in the surrounding area.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles, Office of Zoning Administration DIR 2009-1885 (RV)
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Planning Department. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 29, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 26, 2010)
ITEM NO. (38) - ADOPTED
CD 14
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to appeals of corrective Conditions imposed on the operation of the Ford Hotel located at 1000 East Seventh Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Article III, Section 1, Class 21(2) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. ADOPT FINDINGS of the Zoning Administrator, acting on behalf of the Director of Planning, as the Findings of Council.
3. RESOLVE TO GRANT IN PART/ DENY IN PART APPEAL filed by Joseph Corcoran, SRO Housing Corporation (Lauren Yang, Craig Lawson and Co., LLC, Representative) from part of the determination of the Zoning Administrator and THEREBY IMPOSE operating conditions, as modified by the Planning and Land Use Management Committee and attached to Council file No. 10-0131, on the operation of the Ford Hotel located at 1000 East Seventh Street.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles, Office of Zoning Administration DIR 99-0340 (RV)(PA4)
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Planning Department. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 24, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 24, 2010)
ITEM NO. (39) - ADOPTED
CD 11
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Venice West Cafe located at 321 South Ocean Front Walk in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of the Council.
2. APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Venice West Cafe located at 321 South Ocean Front Walk in the list of Historic Cultural Monuments.
Applicant/Owner: Charles Fisher and Alan Leib/James Adelstein, VP CHC 2009-2840 HCM
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CHC reports that such designation in and of itself has no fiscal impact. Future applications for permits may cause minimal administrative costs.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 7, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 7, 2010)
ITEM NO. (40) - ADOPTED
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT directing the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to report on a periodic basis relative to efforts undertaken to reduce the backlog of DNA evidence kits.
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Garcetti - Koretz - Smith - Parks):
DIRECT the LAPD to present monthly verbal reports and quarterly written reports to the Public Safety Committee regarding on-going efforts to reduce DNA evidence kit backlogs, including updates on total funds spent, personnel hired, and related matters.
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.
(Continued from Council meeting of March 12, 2010)
ITEM NO. (41) - ADOPTED
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2009 Human Trafficking Task Force Initiative Supplemental Program grant award from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (DOJ-BJA).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, or designee, to:
a. Accept the 2009 Human Trafficking Task Force Initiative - Supplemental Program Grant in the amount of $125,000 for the period of September 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010, from the DOJ-BJA.
b. Execute the Award Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
c. Negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding for the Los Angeles Metropolitan Task Force on Human Trafficking Operations Program, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to:
a. Spend up to the grant amount of $125,000 in accordance with the grant agreement.
b. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in Fund 339/70.
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Establish a grant receivable in Fund 339 in the amount of $125,000.
b. Appropriate $125,000 in Fund 339, Account Y509 for disbursement of the 2009 Human Trafficking Task Force Initiative - Supplemental Program.
c. Transfer appropriation of $11,813 within Fund 339 from Account Y509 to Account F299.
d. Increase appropriations as needed from Fund No. 339/70, Account Y509 to Fund No. 100/70 in the accounts and amounts as follows:
|
Account |
Title |
Amount |
|
1010 |
Salaries General |
$28,350 |
|
1090 |
Overtime |
$ 3,000 |
4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller's instructions for any technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
5. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, or designee, to execute an extension through September 30, 2010, of the current Memorandum of Agreement with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department for services relating to the Human Trafficking Task Force Supplemental Program.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Acceptance of this grant will reimburse the City for 60 percent of the cost of a Management Analyst staff position. The remaining 40 percent will be paid by existing budgeted resources within the LAPD.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (42) - ADOPTED
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to conduct criminal background checks of certified Emergency Medical Technician I (EMT) personnel.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the LAFD to conduct criminal background checks of certified EMT-I personnel.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAFD. 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. (43) - ADOPTED
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a cash donation for the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) cadet program.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the LAPD to accept a cash donation in the amount of $90,000 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for the purchase of uniforms and equipment, and the defrayment of graduation ceremony costs for the LAPD's cadet program, and THANK the donor for its generous gift.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAPD. 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. (44) - ADOPTED
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a cash donation for the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) cost of participation in the Rand Center on Quality Policing Research Consortium.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the LAPD to accept a cash donation in the amount of $30,000 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for the first-year cost of participation in the Rand Center on Quality Policing Research Consortium, and THANK the donor for its generous gift.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAPD. 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. (45) - ADOPTED
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a cash donation for two Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Air Support Division pilots to attend the Beechcraft Kingair course training.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the LAPD to accept a cash donation in the amount of $21,000 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for the cost of two LAPD Air Support Division pilots to attend Beechcraft Kingair course training, and THANK the donor for its generous gift.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAPD. 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. (46) - ADOPTED
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a cash donation for the production of three Public Service Announcements (PSA) and one 15-minute video for use by the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Counter-Terrorism and Criminal Intelligence Bureau.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the LAPD to accept a cash donation in the amount of $25,411.51 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for the production of three PSAs and one 15-minute video for use by the LAPD's Counter-Terrorism and Criminal Intelligence Bureau, and THANK the donor for its generous gift.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAPD. 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. (47) - ADOPTED
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the activities of the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Revolving Training Fund (RTF).
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE LAPD report to Council dated February 8, 2010 (attached to the Council file), relative to the activities of the Department’s RTF for the period January 1 through June 30, 2009.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (48) - ADOPTED
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the payment of an Illegal Dumping Apprehension reward for the illegal dumping incident that occurred at 636 East 78th Street.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the $1,000 graffiti apprehension reward payment for an Illegal Dumping Apprehension Reward Payment for an incident that occurred at 636 East 78th Street on June 30, 2009.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to pay this claim from the Illegal Dumping Trust Fund No. 46G.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Police Department. 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. (49) - ADOPTED
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Shared Lane Pavement Markings pilot program.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation report dated November 6, 2008, as initiated by Motion (Garcetti - Reyes).
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (50) - ADOPTED
CD’s 5,6 & 12
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a speed limit revision for Balboa Boulevard between Foothill Boulevard and Ventura Boulevard.
Recommendation for Council action:
REQUEST the Board of Transportation Commissioners (Board) to reconsider the proposed speed limit revision for Balboa Boulevard between Foothill Boulevard and Ventura Boulevard.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (51) - ADOPTED
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting the exchange of compensation to gain access to passengers.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that it is necessary for the City of Los Angeles to have an ordinance that prohibits employees or agents of venues generating non-prearranged passengers to demand, accept, or receive any compensation from transportation providers in exchange for access to passengers and that such an ordinance also prohibit compensation from the owner or agents of venues generating non-prearranged passengers to drivers, companies or agents in exchange for recommending or directing any passenger to an establishment operated by a specific owner.
2. DETERMINE that the San Diego Metropolitan Transportation Development Board Ordinance No. 11, Section 1.8(v), provides a good basis for a similarly worded ordinance in the City of Los Angeles because it appears to be effective in the City of San Diego.
3. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance that will prohibit the exchange of compensation to gain access to passengers.
4. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to prepare a marketing plan and outreach effort that includes an informational flyer for hotels and taxicab companies.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Transportation Commissioners. 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. (52) - CONTINUED TO MARCH 26, 2010
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Zine - Koretz) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Reyes and Smith (2)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSPORTATION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to mobile billboard advertising.
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Zine - Koretz - Rosendahl):
REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and any other relevant agencies, to report to the City Council with an analysis of the effects of the Lone Star decision on the legality of a ban on mobile billboards in the City of Los Angeles and examine the feasibility of making it a condition of a business tax license that companies do not use mobile billboard advertising, and present a draft ordinance to effectuate such a ban within 45 days of Council approval.
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 March 5, 2010)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 53-67
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Huizar - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Reyes and Smith (2)
(Item Nos. 53a-53s)
ITEM NO. (53) - 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 March 11, 2010:
CD 1
a. Property at 1424 South Magnolia Avenue (Case No. 19960).
Assessor I.D. No. 5056-007-014
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 29, 2006)
CD 8
b. Property at 1538 West 85th Street (Case No. 180029).
Assessor I.D. No. 6034-029-005
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on September 11, 2008)
CD 8
c. Property at 1538 West 85th Street (Case No. 226613).
Assessor I.D. No. 6034-029-005
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 9, 2009)
CD 13
d. Property at 221 South Reno Street (Case No. 128506).
Assessor I.D. No. 5155-006-004
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 25, 2007)
CD 13
e. Property at 221 South Reno Street (Case No. 170404).
Assessor I.D. No. 5155-006-004
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 12, 2008)
CD 13
f. Property at 221 South Reno Street (Case No. 208500).
Assessor I.D. No. 5155-006-004
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 22, 2009)
CD 13
g. Property at 221 South Reno Street (Case No. 265768).
Assessor I.D. No. 5155-006-004
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 7, 2010)
CD 14
h. Property at 2429 East 3rd Street (Case No. 179133).
Assessor I.D. No. 5180-004-015
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 31, 2008)
CD 10
i. Property at 3500 West 27th Street (Case No. 165617).
Assessor I.D. No. 5051-017-029
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 8, 2008)
CD 10
j. Property at 3509 South 10th Avenue (Case No. 200391).
Assessor I.D. No. 5044-009-031
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 22, 2009)
CD 9
k. Property at 3718 South Maple Avenue (Case No. 262149).
Assessor I.D. No. 5121-023-022
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 5, 2010)
CD 10
l. Property at 4060 South Stevely Avenue (Case No. 244312).
Assessor I.D. No. 5028-002-029
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 23, 2009)
CD 9
m. Property at 421 West Gage Avenue (Case No. 185138).
Assessor I.D. No. 6004-038-047
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on September 25, 2008)
CD 13
n. Property at 5073 West Romaine Street (Case No. 132117).
Assessor I.D. No. 5537-019-017
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 1, 2007)
CD 13
o. Property at 5073 West Romaine Street (Case No. 230972).
Assessor I.D. No. 5537-019-017
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 24, 2009)
CD 8
p. Property at 6106 South Brynhurst Avenue (Case No. 220309).
Assessor I.D. No. 4006-005-012
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 23, 2009)
CD 8
q. Property at 655 West Colden Avenue (Case No. 251781).
Assessor I.D. No. 6039-009-029
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 14, 2010)
CD 1
r. Property at 839 West Bartlett Street (Case No. 237548).
Assessor I.D. No. 5407-005-015
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 17, 2009)
CD 9
s. Property at 915 West 48th Street (Case No. 229762).
Assessor I.D. No. 5018-010-012
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 8, 2009)
ITEM NO. (54) - ADOPTED
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, COMMUNICATION FROM ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE relative to the Temescal Canyon Park Stormwater Best Management Practices Project, and related matters.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REVIEW and consider the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND).
2. FIND that, on the basis of the whole record, there is no substantial evidence and that the project will have no significant effect on the environment and the MND reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis.
3. ADOPT the MND.
4. APPROVE the project as described in the Initial Study.
5. ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring Program.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Public Works reports that the project has a budget of $18,646,000. The funding is from the Proposition O General Obligation Bond Funding and was approved by the City Council on March 8, 2007.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (55) - CONTINUED TO MARCH 26, 2010
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK and RESOLUTION relative to approving the certified results of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Adelante Eastside Project Area Committee (PAC) Election.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the certified results of the votes cast at the CRA Adelante Eastside PAC Election conducted by the Office of the City Clerk - Election Division on February 23, 2010 for the various candidates at the election for 20 vacancies in the categories of Existing Community Organization, Business Owner-Manufacturing/Industrial, Business Owner-Non-Manufacturing/Non-Industrial, Residential Owner Occupant and Residential Tenant.
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Huizar - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Reyes and Smith (2)
(Item Nos. 56-60)
ITEM NO. (56) - 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 12932 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 January 21, 2010 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 12932 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. (57) - 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 10059 North Laurel Canyon 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 January 21, 2010 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 10059 North Laurel Canyon 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 $2,386.10 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. (58) - 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 10512 West Crockett 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 January 21, 2010 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 10512 West Crockett 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 $2,230 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. (59) - 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 12800 Foothill 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 January 21, 2010 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 12800 Foothill 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 $2,739.20 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 $2,560 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. (60) - ADOPTED
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Andrea Bocelli on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the installation of the name of Andrea Bocelli on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.
ITEM NO. (61) - CONTINUED TO MARCH 24, 2010
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CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUIZAR - CARDENAS) relative to naming the Hollenbeck Police Station as the "Rudy de Leon/Hollenbeck Station."
Recommendations for Council action:
1. EXECUTE all actions necessary to name the Hollenbeck Police Station as the "Rudy de Leon / Hollenbeck Station," in recognition of Captain De Leon's 31 years of service to the city and commitment to the Police Department and the Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles communities; proceeding in a manner that is consistent with the precedence established in naming and dedicating similar Police Department facilities throughout the city and in keeping with the preservation of the Hollenbeck name, which is of historical importance to the Boyle Heights community.
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to design appropriate exterior signage and that is compatible with the proposed signage for the interior, including Captain De Leon's image and appropriate biographical verbiage; and, DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify sufficient funding for this signage from Proposition Q funds or other appropriate sources.
3. DIRECT the Department of General Services to fabricate and install permanent exterior and interior signage; and, in conjunction with appropriate Police Department personnel, Council District 14 staff, and members of the Hollenbeck Community Police Advisory Board to determine the best location to place the signage and best wording to be used.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Public Safety and Information Technology and Government Affairs Committees waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (62) - ADOPTED
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL) relative to an application to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for the 2009 Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) Solicitation for Proposals.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services, Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency, City of Long Beach, Fixing Angelenos Stuck in Traffic, Bike About USA, and Bikestation and any other appropriate agencies/private entities, to prepare and submit an application by the March 26, 2010 deadline to the MTA for the 2009 JARC Solicitation for Proposals for the development of a New Integrated Mobility Hub concept to address the transportation gap issue especially as it relates to the challenge of overcoming the "first and last mile" problem of utilizing public transportation.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (63) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (ZINE - SMITH) relative to funding for the purchase, installation and related expenses of 16 security cameras and four work stations throughout Council District Three.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $679,830.67 from the Council District Three portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), with a line item specifically for the purchase, installation and related expenses of 16 security cameras and four work stations throughout Council District Three, in consultation with and subject to the approval of the Councilmember of the Third District.
2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services as well as the LAPD to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
ITEM NO. (64) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Huizar - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Reyes and Smith (2)
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MOTION (GARCETTI - PERRY) relative to installing street banners promoting and identifying the importance of Census 2010 in the Thai community.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the street banner program promoting and identifying the importance of Census 2010 in the Thai community, on Hollywood Boulevard near Western Avenue, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event, for the period of March 15, through May 15, 2010.
2. APPROVE the content of the street banners design for the above specified event.
ITEM NO. (65) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Garcetti - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Reyes, Smith and Wesson (3)
RESOLUTION (GARCETTI - ROSENDAHL) relative to the City’s position for the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Children.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
RESOLVE to affirm SUPPORT for the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child and advance policies and practices that are in line with the principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in all city agencies and organizations that address issues directly affecting the City’s children.
ITEM NO. (66) - ADOPTED - FORTHWITH
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RESOLUTION (HUIZAR - ROSENDAHL) relative to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) submitting an application for grant funding from the California Department of Transportation Community-Based Transportation Planning (CBTP).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. RESOLVE to DIRECT the LADOT, in coordination with the Community Redevelopment Agency, to coordinate with Council Districts 14 and Nine, L.A. Streetcar Inc. and any other appropriate department/agency to prepare and submit an application for grant funding from the California Department of Transportation CBTP grant program for the Downtown L.A. Streetcar project before the application deadline.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, to execute all necessary contracts and agreements and all negotiations for all documents, including but not limited to contracts, subcontracts, applications, agreements, extensions, renewals, payment requests, and/or amendments of funding provided by Caltrans which may be necessary for the completion of the project.
ITEM NO. (67) - ADOPTED
RESOLUTION (HUIZAR - PERRY - ET AL.) relative to declaring March 21-28, 2010 as “Los Angeles Census Week” in the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE to DECLARE March 21-28, 2010 as “Los Angeles Census Week” in the City of Los Angeles, and call on all Angelenos to fill out the U.S. Census Bureau’s questionnaire and turn in the form before the April 1, 2010 deadline.
Item for Which Public Hearing Has Been Held - Item 68
ITEM NO. (68) - CONTINUED TO MARCH 23, 2010
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Controller’s March 1, 2010 report, relative to Revenue Estimates for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY).
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Controller’s March 1, 2010 report relative to revenue estimates for the upcoming FY and estimates of the amount of revenue required to meet the annual debt service requirements for principal and interest for the City’s General Obligation Bonds, 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.
Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Friday, March 19, 2010
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10:15 am
- - - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - - -
10:15 A.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER
AS COUNCIL RECESSES ITS REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL - Members present: Alarcón, Cárdenas, Hahn, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Parks, Perry, Rosendahl, Zine and President Garcetti (11); Absent: LaBonge, Reyes, Smith and Wesson (4)
ROLL CALL NUMBER (#) - INDICATES THE ORDER IN WHICH THE ITEMS WERE ACTED
UPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
Item for Which Public Hearing Has Been Held - Item 69
ITEM NO. (69) - ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Alarcón - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: LaBonge, Reyes, Smith and Wesson (4)
MOTION (GARCETTI - WESSON) relative to requiring a payment of a one percent performance deposit from Recovery Zone Facility Bond applicants.
(Ad Hoc Committee on Economic Recovery and Reinvestment report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
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ADOPTED
AD HOC COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT REPORT relative to requiring a payment of a one percent performance deposit from Recovery Zone Facility Bond (RZFB) applicants.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Garcetti - Wesson):
1. APPROVE the Recovery Zone Bond Steering Committee's (RZBSC) request to require a performance deposit from each RZFB applicant in the amount of one percent and authorize the RZBSC to establish reasonable arrangements to return the deposit.
2. REQUEST the City Attorney prepare and present an ordinance to establish a Fund to hold the RZFB deposits and INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to administer the Fund.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO or the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 70-71
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (70) - REFERED TO HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Hahn - Parks) Adopted to Refer, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: LaBonge, Reyes, Smith and Wesson (4)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) relative to executing an amended and restated loan agreement with 5555 Hollywood, LP (Developer), to reflect changes in financing sources and to modify previously approved affordability levels of the units in an affordable senior housing development (Project) located at 5555 Hollywood Boulevard.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, CRA, or designee, to execute an amended and restated loan agreement, and all loan documents related thereto, with the Developer to reflect changes in financing sources and to modify previously approved affordability levels for the Project located at 5555 Hollywood Boulevard, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund and that no additional funds are required for this action. The approved Fiscal Year 2010 (FY10) Budget for the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area includes $23,972,800 for Affordable Housing. To date, the total FY10 commitments to Affordable Housing, including this project, equal $8,109,950, or 34 percent of the total FY10 Affordable Housing Budget.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (71) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Hahn - Huizar) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: LaBonge, Reyes, Smith and Wesson (4)
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (CARDENAS - KORETZ - ZINE - KREKORIAN) relative to the City's position on H. Res. 267 recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz which marks the traditional Iranian New Year.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2009-10 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for H. Res. 267, recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their contributions to society, and wishing Iranian-Americans and the people of Iran a prosperous new year.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Information Technology and Government Affairs Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
Closed Session - Item 72
ITEM NO. (72) - ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
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 cases entitled Frederick T. Mecozzi v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. BC377597; Raad Elias v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. BC377598; Carl Stein v. City of Los Angeles, BC377601; Patricia Ballaz v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. BC377606; Elisa Rojas v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. BC377608; Fernando Mejia v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. BC377614; Theodore Garcia v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. BC377658; Carlos Botifoll v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. BC379940; Christina Gonzales v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. BC388828; Patricia Nazario v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. BC385066. (This matter involves litigation arising from the demonstration on May 1, 2007.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on March 15, 2010.)
Ayes, Alarcón, Cárdenas, Hahn, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Parks, Perry, Rosendahl, Zine and President Garcetti (11); Absent: LaBonge, Reyes, Smith and Wesson (4)
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI - PARKS - ET AL.) relative to asserting jurisdiction over the Board of Water and Power Commissioner’s action on March 18, 2010.
MOTION (ALARCON - HUIZAR) relative to installing street banners announcing Cesar Chavez Day.
MOTION (HUIZAR - ALARCON for REYES - CARDENAS) relative to installing street banners announcing the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council.
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to funding for use of the City Hall Tom Bradley Room by Council District Nine on March 23, 2010.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS
Upon her request, and without objections, Councilmember Hahn was excused to leave at 1:00 p.m. from Council Session of Tuesday, March 23, 2010, and excused from Council Sessions of Friday, March 26, 2010 and Tuesday, April 27, 2010, all due to Personal Business.
Upon her request, and without objections, Councilmember Perry was excused to leave at 10:45 a.m. from Council Session of Tuesday, March 30, 2010, due to City Business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Parks was excused to arrive at 10:45 a.m. to Council Session of Wednesday, March 31, 2010, due to City Business.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
10-0004 - Michael D. Shea Garcetti - All Councilmembers
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
10-0003 - Vincent R. Gutierrez Alarcón - Cárdenas
Fess Parker Hahn
Leah Adelpour Koretz
Ayes, Alarcón, Cárdenas, Hahn, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Parks, Perry, Rosendahl, Wesson Zine and President Garcetti (12); Absent: LaBonge, Reyes and Smith, (3)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: June Lagmay, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL