Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Wednesday, April 7, 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, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Hahn, Huizar, Reyes, Rosendahl and Smith (5)
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
MARCH 31, 2010
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 6
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 for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 1-2
ITEM NO. (1) - NO ACTION TAKEN - CONTINUED TO APRIL 9, 2010
Roll Call #7 - Motion (Garcetti - Perry) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION and POSSIBLE ACTIONS addressing the Fiscal Year 2009-10 and 2010-11 budget deficits, City staff and others to report on budget balancing matters and possible closed executive session as it may relate to bargaining instructions relative to negotiations with employees and employee organizations.
[Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, to meet with the City’s labor negotiator(s) relative to the above matter.]
(Public Hearing closed on March 30, 2010)
ITEM NO. (2) - CONTINUED TO APRIL 13, 2010
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Mr. Richard E. Drooyan to the Board of Police Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Richard E. Drooyan to the Board of Police Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2014, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Ms. Andrea Ordin, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Drooyan resides in Council District Five. (New Commission Gender Composition: M = 4, F = 1)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending
Background Check Review: Pending
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 29, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 28, 2010)
(Public Safety Committee 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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CONTINUED
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Richard E. Drooyan to the Board of Police Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Richard E. Drooyan to the Board of Police Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2014, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Ms. Andrea Ordin, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Drooyan resides in Council District Five. (New Commission Gender Composition: M = 4, F = 1)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending
Background Check Review: Pending
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 29, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 28, 2009)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 3-7
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (3) - CONTINUED TO APRIL 21, 2010
PRESENTATIONS and DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL MANAGERS TO REPORT relative to specific layoff plans, including but not limited to numbers and titles of positions to be eliminated, General Fund dollars to be returned to the General Fund as a result of these actions, reductions in services and other impacts to residents, public infrastructure, recreation, education, and social services, as detailed in the Motion.
(Pursuant to Council action of March 10, 2010)
(Item Nos. 4-6)
ITEM NO. (4) - CONTINUED TO APRIL 13, 2010
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO REPORT relative to results of the working group convened to review consolidation initiatives and identify potential risks and benefits of consolidation.
(Pursuant to Council action of February 22, 2010)
(Continued from Council meeting of March 24, 2010)
ITEM NO. (5) - CONTINUED TO APRIL 13, 2010
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES TO REPORT relative to identifying cost savings and efficiencies for fleet maintenance.
(Pursuant to Council action of February 22, 2010)
(Continued from Council meeting of March 24, 2010)
ITEM NO. (6) - CONTINUED TO APRIL 13, 2010
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER and CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST TO REPORT relative to a restructuring proposal for Information Technology Restructuring and Infrastructure Efficiencies.
(Pursuant to Council action of February 22, 2010)
(Continued from Council meeting of March 24, 2010)
ITEM NO. (7) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Hahn - Alarcón) Adopted, Ayes (15)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the exemption of one Community Affairs Advocate position for the Harbor Department.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the exemption from the Civil Service Provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to City Charter Section 1001 (b) (1), of one position of Community Affairs Advocate for the Harbor Department.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM SCHEDULED PURSUANT TO CITY CHARTER SECTION 1001 (b) (1), WHICH STATES: “WITHIN TEN COUNCIL MEETING DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF THE RECOMMENDATION, THE COUNCIL MAY BY TWO-THIRDS VOTE DISAPPROVE THE MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE EXEMPTION. IF THE COUNCIL DOES NOT ACT ON THE RECOMMENDATION WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, THE RECOMMENDATION SHALL BE DEEMED APPROVED.”
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 7, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 7, 2010)
MOTION ADOPTED UPON FINDINGS BY COUNCIL THAT THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION AROSE SUBSEQUENT TO THE POSTING OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2010, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2) AND COUNCIL RULE 23
ADOPTED - FORTHWITH
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Hahn - Krekorian) Findings on Need to Act - Adopted, Ayes (15)
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Hahn - Krekorian) Adopted, Ayes (14); Noes (1)
MOTION (HAHN - KREKORIAN) relative to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to develop a plan to shut down all General Funded city services, except for public safety and revenue-generating positions, for two days per week beginning the week of April 12, 2010.
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the CAO to report to the City Council immediately on the service impacts that a two-day per week closure will have on the residents of the Los Angeles, including the cost savings as well as the additional costs that would be incurred in implementing such a plan, and what authority the Mayor and Council have to implement this proposal given the Labor Contracts that are in currently in place.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
CD 9
MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to funding for cost associated with the use of the mobile stage for the Midnight Mission’s Easter Day and Passover Celebration on April 4, 2010.
CD 11
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PARKS) relative to funding to conduct a comprehensive homeless services program in Council District 11.
CD 11
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PARKS) relative to funding for numerous projects in the Venice community.
CD 11
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - KORETZ) relative to a personal services contract with Sophia Heller to provide services to the 11th Council District.
CD 13
MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to installing street banners to recognize and highlight the Sunset & Vine Business Improvement District (BID).
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
RESOLUTION (REYES – LABONGE - PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring April 15, 2010 as Jackie Robinson Day in the City of Los Angeles.
RESOLUTION (SMITH - ZINE) relative to declaring April 16, 2010 as AT&T Texting & Driving: It Can Wait Day in the City of Los Angeles.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember LaBonge was excused from Council session(s) of April 13, 2010 arriving late; April 14, 2010 leaving at 12:00 p.m.; and May 14, 2010 leaving at 11:00 a.m. due to City business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Huizar was excused from Council session(s) of April 28, 2010 arriving late due to City business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Huizar was excused from Council session(s) of April 23, 2010 due to personal business.
Upon her request, and without objections, Councilmember Perry was excused from Council session(s) of Tuesday, April 20, 2010 due to City business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Alarcon was excused from Council session(s) of Friday, June 25, 2010 due to personal business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Zine was excused from Council session(s) of Wednesday, May 12, 2010 arriving at 11:00 a.m. due to City business.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
10-0004-S1 - Christine Williams (Hahn)
Keith Pritsker (Smith - Rosendahl)
Julia T. Nagano (Hahn)
Stuart Susswain (Hahn)
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
10-0003-S1 - Robert Martin Culp (Cárdenas - All)
William "Bill" Samaras (Hahn)
Edith Carissimi (LaBonge)
Tom Dixon (LaBonge)
Ayes, Alarcón, Cárdenas, Hahn, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (15)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: June Lagmay, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL