BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES

AGENDAS - The City Council meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 A.M. The agendas for City Council meetings contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Council Agendas are available in the Office of the City Clerk, Council and Public Services Division, Room 395, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, and on the City’s World Wide Web Home Page site on the Internet at www.lacity.org; click on “Council Calendar.”

Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not listed on the Council Agenda only if it is determined by a two-thirds (10) vote that the need for action arose after the posting of an Agenda. Some items on the Agenda may be approved without any discussion, however, any item may be called “special” by a Councilmember. If an item is called “special” it will be “held” until the remainder of the items on the Council agenda has been acted on by the Council. An item may also be called “special” if a member of the public has requested to speak on the item and a public hearing has not previously been held on the matter.

The City Clerk will announce the items to be considered by the Council, however items will be grouped. For example, all items for which required public hearings have not previously been held are listed in one section on the printed Agenda. The Council President will ask if any Councilmember or member or the public wishes to speak on one or more of these items. If anyone wishes to speak on an item, it will be called “special.” The remaining items in this section will be voted on by Council with one roll call vote.

PUBLIC INPUT AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS - An opportunity for the public to address the Council on agenda items for which public hearings have not been provided will be provided before or during consideration of the item. Members of the public who wish to speak on any item are requested to complete a speaker card for each item they wish to address, and present the completed card(s) to the Sergeant-At-Arms. Speaker cards are available at the back of the Council Chamber.

The Council will also provide an opportunity for the public to speak on public interest items for a cumulative total of up to fifteen (15) minutes. Testimony shall be limited in content to matters which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. The City Council may not take any action on matters discussed during the public testimony period.

COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS - Councilmembers requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the Council President in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the maker of the original motion, or the member calling a matter “special” shall have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other Councilmembers may speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring to speak on a question have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes.

A motion calling the “previous question” may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.

VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS - Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8 members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the Council Agenda will require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted. Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8) affirmative votes upon second consideration.

When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to “call the roll.” Every member present must vote for or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any member of Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the Rules, or where an intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and once during the next regular meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present the Agenda number, Council file number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative vote of eight members of the Council.

When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the matter, or has not caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting, the issue is again placed on the next agenda for the following meeting for the purpose of allowing the Council to again vote on the matter.

The City Council rules provide that all items adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other designated officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular Council meeting following the date of the Council action. A motion to send an item “forthwith” if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.

RULE 16 MOTIONS - Council Rule No. 16, in part, allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it having to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member) during a Council session to be placed on the next regular available Council Agenda.

Los Angeles City Council Agenda

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 11 am

Roll Call

Approval of the Record of Proceedings of the Council Meeting of

April 21, 2010

Salute to the Flag

Moment of Inspiration

Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Public Testimony on Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council

Items Noticed for Public Hearing - Items 1-4

ITEM NO. (1) - Motion Required

08-3494

CD 12

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Nordhoff Way and Nordhoff Street (Reballot) Lighting District.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

(Public Hearing held April 6, 2010)

ITEM NO. (2) - Motion Required

09-3082

CD 3

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Yolanda Avenue and Bassett Street Lighting District.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.

(Public Hearing held April 6, 2010)

ITEM NO. (3) - Motion Required

10-0044

CD 2

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Magnolia Boulevard and Cedros Avenue (Reballot) Lighting District.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments.

(Public Hearing held April 6, 2010)

ITEM NO. (4) - Motion Required

10-0043

CD 11

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Brockton and Idaho Avenues (Reballot) Lighting District.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to assure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

(Public Hearing held April 6, 2010)

Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 5-9

ITEM NO. (5) - Motion Required

10-0661

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER and RESOLUTION relative to a weatherization project that is expected to improve the quality of life for customers while defraying energy costs.

(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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ITEM NO. (6)

09-0406-S8

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City Treasurer’s Investment and Cash Management Report for the month ending November 30, 2009.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Treasurer’s Investment and Cash Management Report for the month ending November 30, 2009, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ITEM NO. (7)

09-0406-S9

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City Treasurer’s Investment and Cash Management Report for the month ending December 31, 2009.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Treasurer’s Investment and Cash Management Report for the month ending December 31, 2009, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ITEM NO. (8)

09-0406-S10

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City Treasurer’s Investment and Cash Management Report for the month ending January 31, 2010.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Treasurer’s Investment and Cash Management Report for the month ending January 31, 2010, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ITEM NO. (9)

10-0647

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Chandler Asset Management for investment advisory services.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Chandler Asset Management, Contract No. C-108307, for investment advisory services through April 30, 2011, or until a new investment advisor is selected through a competitive Request for Proposal process.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Treasurer. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 10-19

(10 Votes Required for Consideration)

ITEM NO. (10) - Motion Required

10-0384

CD 2

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Foothill Boulevard and Pierce Street Lighting District.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 5, 2010.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 29, 2010 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Foothill Boulevard and Pierce Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,540.75 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2010-11 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: June 21, 2010)

ITEM NO. (11) - Motion Required

10-0385

CD 15

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the “C” and Figueroa Streets Lighting District.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 5, 2010.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 29, 2010 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the “C” and Figueroa Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $12,711.43 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2010-11 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: June 21, 2010)

ITEM NO. (12) - Motion Required

10-0386

CD 4

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Killion Street and Lankershim Boulevard Lighting District.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 5, 2010.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 29, 2010 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Killion Street and Lankershim Boulevard Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,837.97 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2010-11 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: June 21, 2010)

ITEM NO. (13) - Motion Required

10-0387

CD 5

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Thayer and Missouri Avenues Lighting District.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 5, 2010.

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 29, 2010 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Thayer and Missouri Avenues Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $614.25 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2010-11 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: June 21, 2010)

ITEM NO. (14) - Motion Required

10-0540

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) and RESOLUTIONS relative to the submittal of seven Urban Greening for Sustainable Communities Program (Proposition 84) Grant applications for up to $2,638,004 from the California Strategic Growth Council and related actions.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS (attached to the CRA report dated April 1, 2010) authorizing the submittal of applications for the Urban Greening for Sustainable Communities Program (Proposition 84) Grant funds for a total amount up to $2,638,004 from the California Strategic Growth Council.

2. AUTHORIZE the Interim Chief Executive Officer, CRA, or designee, to:

a. Negotiate and execute all necessary contracts and agreements with the California Strategic Growth Council, if awarded any Grant funds, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

b. Amend the CRA Budget and Work Program for the fiscal year in which the Grant funds are received, as needed, to reflect the receipt and allocation of Grant proceeds up to $2,638,004.

c. Increase the authority to award contracts to the pre-qualified pool of Grant Consultants by $400,000, from $900,000 to $1,300,000, for the period ending June 30, 2010.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ITEM NO. (15)

10-0576

CD 11

MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PARKS) relative to amending prior Council action of April 16, 2010, regarding funding for numerous projects in the Venice Community.

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND prior Council action of April 16, 2010, (Council file No. 10-0576, Substitute Motion - Item No. 62), relative to funding numerous projects in the Venice Community to change the funding amount for “Oakwood Rec Ctr” from $182,900 to $75,000.

ITEM NO. (16)

09-1856-S1

MOTION (PARKS - ROSENDAHL) relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to accept deposits and reimbursements for traffic management services through the end of the Fiscal Year.

Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

AUTHORIZE the LADOT to:

a. Accept monies in an amount not to exceed a total of $750,000 from the entities representing Dodger Stadium ($325,000), Staples Center/Nokia Theatre/L.A. Live ($180,000), Hollywood Bowl ($110,000), Greek Theatre ($25,000), Los Angeles Coliseum ($100,000) and Sports Arena ($10,000), for traffic management services associated with commercial special events at these venues for the period beginning October 15, 2009 through June 30, 2010.

b. Deposit these funds into the Department of Transportation Trust Fund 840, Account No. 2200 (Miscellaneous Deposit) and to transfer the actual cost due to the requested services and equipment into the Transportation Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 1090 (Salaries - Overtime).

ITEM NO. (17)

10-0010-S17

MOTION (PARKS - SMITH) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Emanuel Dorsey on March 29, 2010.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Emanuel Dorsey on March 29, 2010.

2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.

ITEM NO. (18)

10-0010-S18

MOTION (PARKS - SMITH) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting of Katrina Green on March 30, 2010.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting of Katrina Green on March 30, 2010.

2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.

ITEM NO. (19)

09-0865-S1

RESOLUTION (ZINE - LABONGE) relative to declaring May 1, 2010 as ARBOR DAY in the City of Los Angeles.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE to DECLARE May 1, 2010 as ARBOR DAY and the City’s 24th consecutive honor as a Tree City USA, in the City of Los Angeles.

Items Called Special

Motions for Posting and Referral

Councilmembers’ Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings

Adjourning Motions

Council Adjournment

EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES - If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City Council's final action on a matter will become a part of the administrative record.

CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.5 - If a Council action is subject to judicial challenge pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5, be advised that the time to file a lawsuit challenging a final action by the City Council is limited by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 which provides that the lawsuit must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which the Council’s action becomes final.

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at 200 North Spring Street, City Hall, Room 395, during normal business hours.

Los Angeles City Council, Continuation Agenda

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 11 am

CONTINUED FROM: Friday, April 23, 2010

Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 20-21

(10 Votes Required for Consideration)

ITEM NO. (20) - Motion Required

10-0521

CD 15

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE relative to an amendment to an agreement between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and DMJM H&N for construction management services for the Port of Los Angeles Police Department headquarters.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

2. APPROVE the first amendment to Agreement No. 2572, changing the name of the consultant from DMJM H&N to AECOM Services, Inc. and extending the term of the agreement from three years to four years.

3. CONCUR with the Board of Harbor Commissioners action of January 21, 2010 approving the agreement.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Harbor Commissioners reports that approval of this item will not have a financial impact upon the Harbor Department.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 25, 2010

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 25, 2010)

ITEM NO. (21) - Motion Required

09-1710

CD 14

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM VICE-CHAIR and MEMBER, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE relative to the implementation of a bike corral pilot program along York Boulevard between Avenue 50 and Avenue 56.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Huizar - LaBonge):

DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), in coordination with the Planning Department, to:

a. Implement a bike corral pilot program along York Blvd between Avenue 50 and Avenue 56, in consultation with Council District 14 staff.

b. Identify local, state, and federal funds to implement non-motorized transportation projects like bike corrals.

c. Report back, in conjunction with the Department of Public Works, on an expeditious permit process for private property owners wishing to install bike racks and/or bike corrals on public property at their own expense, pending department authorization.

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.

AGENDA

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010

11:15 A.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER

AS COUNCIL RECESSES ITS REGULAR MEETING

JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER

ROOM 340, CITY HALL

200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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President
ERIC GARCETTI, Thirteenth District	ED P. REYES, First District
	PAUL KREKORIAN, Second District
President Pro Tempore	TOM LABONGE, Fourth District
JAN PERRY, Ninth District	PAUL KORETZ, Fifth District
	TONY CARDENAS, Sixth District
Assistant President Pro Tempore	RICHARD ALARCON, Seventh District
DENNIS P. ZINE, Third District	BERNARD C. PARKS, Eighth District
	HERB J. WESSON, JR., Tenth District
	BILL ROSENDAHL, Eleventh District
	GREIG SMITH, Twelfth District
	JOSE HUIZAR, Fourteenth District
	JANICE HAHN, Fifteenth District

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE BROADCAST LIVE ON CABLE TELEVISION CHANNEL 35 AND ON THE INTERNET AT: LACITY.ORG/CDVIDEO.HTM. LIVE COUNCIL MEETINGS CAN ALSO BE HEARD AT: (213) 621-CITY (METRO), (818) 904-9450 (VALLEY), (310) 471-CITY (WESTSIDE) AND (310) 547-CITY (SAN PEDRO AREA)

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BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES

Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not listed on the Council Agenda only if it is determined by a two-thirds (10) vote that the need for action arose after the posting of an Agenda. Some items on the Agenda may be approved without any discussion, however, any item may be called “special” by a Councilmember. If an item is called “special” it will be “held” until the remainder of the items on the Council agenda have been acted on by the Council. An item may also be called “special” if a member of the public has requested to speak on the item and a public hearing has not previously been held on the matter.

The City Council rules provide that all items adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other designated officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular meeting following the date of the Council action. A motion to send an item “forthwith” if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.

Los Angeles City Council Agenda, Special Council Meeting

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 11:15 am

- - - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - - -

11:15 a.m. or as soon thereafter

as the Council Recesses its Regular Meeting

ROLL CALL

Item for Which Public Hearing Has Been Held - Item 22

ITEM NO. (22) - Motion Required

10-0475-S3

MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to the Board of Water and Power Commissioner’s April 15, 2010 action on the Energy Cost Adjustment Factor increase effective July 1, 2010, and related actions.

(Energy and Environment 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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