Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Wednesday, August 18, 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, Hahn, Huizar, Krekorian, LaBonge, Perry, Rosendahl, Smith and Wesson (10); Absent: Koretz, Parks, Reyes, Zine and President Garcetti (5)
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
AUGUST 13, 2010
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 48
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 1-17
ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
Roll Call #13 - Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Reyes and Zine (2)
CD 8
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the FOSHAY/DORSEY EXPOSITION BOULEVARD 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 July 28, 2010)
Roll Call #1 - Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Koretz, Parks, Reyes, Zine and President Garcetti (5)
(Item Nos. 2-4)
ITEM NO. (2) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTEST - LIEN CONFIRMED
CD 5
HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the cost of barricading of all openings, cleaning and fencing of the lot at 1233 South Stearns Drive. (Lien: $1,200.00)
ITEM NO. (3) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTEST - LIEN CONFIRMED
CD 10
HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading of all openings and cleaning the lot at 4839 West 18th Street - Front Building. (Lien: $600.00)
ITEM NO. (4) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTEST - LIEN CONFIRMED
CD 15
HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the cost of cleaning the lot at 819 West 124th Street. (Lien: $6,663.25)
ITEM NO. (5) - RECEIVED AND FILED, INASMUCH AS A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
Roll Call #2 - Adopted to Receive and File, Ayes (10); Absent: Koretz, Parks, Reyes, Zine and
President Garcetti (5)
CD 15
HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the cost of barricading of all openings, cleaning and fencing of the lot and graffiti abatement at 10913 South Mona Boulevard Aka: 10915 South Mona Boulevard. (Lien: $8,418.13)
ITEM NO. (6) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTEST - LIEN CONFIRMED
Roll Call #1 - Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Koretz, Parks, Reyes, Zine and President Garcetti (5)
CD 15
HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the cost of barricading of all openings, cleaning and fencing of the lot and graffiti abatement at 1516 East 107th Street Aka: 1518 East 107th Street. (Lien: $11,342.72)
Roll Call #2 - Adopted to Receive and File, Ayes (10); Absent: Koretz, Parks, Reyes, Zine and
President Garcetti (5)
(Item Nos. 7-8)
ITEM NO. (7) - RECEIVED AND FILED, INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
CD 10
HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the cost of barricading of all openings of the lot at 1915 South 6th Avenue.
(Lien: $1,220.69)
ITEM NO. (8) - RECEIVED AND FILED, INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
CD 10
HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the cost of barricading of all openings of the lot at 2310 South Vineyard Avenue. (Lien: $2,332.39)
Roll Call #1 - Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Koretz, Parks, Reyes, Zine and President Garcetti (5)
(Item Nos. 9-10)
ITEM NO. (9) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - PROTEST DENIED - LIEN CONFIRMED
CD 5
HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the cost of cleaning the lot at 2055 South Parnell Avenue. (Lien: $875.70)
ITEM NO. (10) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTEST - LIEN CONFIRMED
CD 8
HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 6900 South Western Avenue, APN 6015-028-016. (Lien:$1,729.70)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 6900 South Sherman Way, to recover the cost of non-compliance of code violation, and the cost of inspections, plus appropriate fees and fines, as authorized by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 91.103, 98.0411(a) and Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 7.35.3 and 7.35.5, as described in the Building and Safety report, attached to the Council file; and, CONFIRM said lien.
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety to deposit to Department 08, Fund 48R, Balance Sheet Account 2200, any payment received against this lien in the amount of $1,729.70 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (11) - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
Roll Call #29 - Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Perry, Reyes and Zine (4)
CD 3
HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 21100 West Sherman Way, APN 2112-029-001. (Lien: $4,059.71)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien to recover the cost of inspections, recorded against property above, to recover the cost of delinquent annual inspection invoices, plus appropriate fees and fines, as authorized by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 98.0402(e), and Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 7.35.3 and 7.35.5, as described in the Building and Safety report, attached to the Council file; and, CONFIRM said lien.
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety to deposit to Department 08, Fund 48R, Balance Sheet Account 2200, any payment received against this lien in the amount of $4,059.71 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (12) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTEST - LIEN CONFIRMED
Roll Call #1 - Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Koretz, Parks, Reyes, Zine and President Garcetti (5)
CD 8
HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 6625 South Eighth Avenue, APN 4006-013-003. (Lien: $2,509.43)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien to recover the cost of inspections, recorded against property above, to recover the cost of delinquent annual inspection invoices, plus appropriate fees and fines, as authorized by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 98.0402(e) and Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 7.35.3 and 7.35.5, as described in the Building and Safety report, attached to the Council file; and, CONFIRM said lien.
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety to deposit to Department 08, Fund 48R, Balance Sheet Account 2200, any payment received against this lien in the amount of $2,509.43 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (13) - RECEIVED AND FILED, INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
Roll Call #2 - Adopted to Receive and File, Ayes (10); Absent: Koretz, Parks, Reyes, Zine and
President Garcetti (5)
(Item Nos. 13-17)
CD 9
HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 5501 South Main Street, APN 5101-030-030. (Lien: $3,111.72)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien to recover the cost of inspections, recorded against property above, to recover the cost of delinquent annual inspection invoices, plus appropriate fees and fines, as authorized by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 98.0402(e) and Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 7.35.3 and 7.35.5, as described in the Building and Safety report, attached to the Council file; and, CONFIRM said lien.
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety to deposit to Department 08, Fund 48R, Balance Sheet Account 2200, any payment received against this lien in the amount of $3,111.72 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (14) - RECEIVED AND FILED, INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
CD 9
HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 8344 North Reseda Boulevard, APN 2786-022-031. (Lien: $3,186.09)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien to recover the cost of inspections, recorded against property above, to recover the cost of delinquent annual inspection invoices, plus appropriate fees and fines, as authorized by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 98.0402(e) and Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 7.35.3 and 7.35.5, as described in the Building and Safety report, attached to the Council file; and, CONFIRM said lien.
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety to deposit to Department 08, Fund 48R, Balance Sheet Account 2200, any payment received against this lien in the amount of $3,186.09 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (15) - RECEIVED AND FILED, INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
CD 13
HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 6125 West Hollywood Boulevard, APN 5546-032-400. (Lien: $1,309.73)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien to recover the cost of inspections, recorded against property above, to recover the cost of delinquent annual inspection invoices, plus appropriate fees and fines, as authorized by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 98.0402(e) and Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 7.35.3 and 7.35.5, as described in the Building and Safety report, attached to the Council file; and, CONFIRM said lien.
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety to deposit to Department 08, Fund 48R, Balance Sheet Account 2200, any payment received against this lien in the amount of $1,309.73 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (16) - RECEIVED AND FILED, INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
CD 7
HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 12430 North San Fernando Road, APN 2507-007-024. (Lien: $2,655.12)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien to recover the cost of inspections, recorded against property above, to recover the cost of delinquent annual inspection invoices, plus appropriate fees and fines, as authorized by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 98.0402(e) and Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 7.35.3 and 7.35.5, as described in the Building and Safety report, attached to the Council file; and, CONFIRM said lien.
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety to deposit to Department 08, Fund 48R, Balance Sheet Account 2200, any payment received against this lien in the amount of $2,655.12 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (17) - RECEIVED AND FILED, INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
CD 3
HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 19729 West Sherman Way, APN 2115-019-013. (Lien: $3,083.85)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien to recover the cost of inspections, recorded against property above, to recover the cost of delinquent annual inspection invoices, plus appropriate fees and fines, as authorized by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 98.0402(e) and Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 7.35.3 and 7.35.5, as described in the Building and Safety report, attached to the Council file; and, CONFIRM said lien.
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety to deposit to Department 08, Fund 48R, Balance Sheet Account 2200, any payment received against this lien in the amount of $3,083.85 on the above referenced property.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 18-34
ITEM NO. (18) - ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #7 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes and Zine (3)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR AND CITY ETHICS COMMISSION relative to the reappointment of Ms. Cindy Miscikowski to the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Ms. Cindy Miscikowski to the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners for the new term ending June 30, 2015 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Miscikowski resides in Council District 11. (Current Commission gender composition; F=3; M=2).
Ethics Commission Review: Complete.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 12, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 10, 2010)
(Trade, Commerce and Tourism 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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ADOPTED
TRADE, COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Cindy Miscikowski to the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Ms. Cindy Miscikowski to the Board of Harbor Commissioners for the new term ending June 30, 2015, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Miscikowski resides in Council District Eleven. (Current Board gender composition: F=2; M=3)
Ethics Commission Review: Complete.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 12, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 10, 2010)
ITEM NO. (19) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #9 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes and Zine (3)
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. Victor Sampson to the North Valley Area Planning Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. Victor Sampson to the North Valley Area Planning Commission for the new term ending June 30, 2015 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Sampson resides in Council District 12. (Current Commission gender composition: M=4; F=1)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 11, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 10, 2010)
ITEM NO. (20) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #15 - Adopted as Amended, Ayes (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes and Zine (3)
CD 13
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment, zone change and Height District Change and appeal for property at 5960 West Sunset Boulevard (Including 5950 West Sunset Boulevard, 1460 North Gordon Street) and an Add Area that includes 5936-46 North Sunset Boulevard, 1459-67 North Tamarind Avenue and 1456 North Gordon Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. CERTIFY that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR No. 2009-0469-EIR; State Clearing House No. 2009041149) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the State Guidelines and the City Guidelines and that the City Council has reviewed the information contained therein and considered it along with other factors related to this project; that this determination reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency, City of Los Angeles; and that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 10-1202 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Environmental Impact Report.
2. ADOPT FINDINGS made pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081 of the Public Resources Code and the Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared by the City Planning Department and ADOPT the Statement of Overriding Considerations.
3. ADOPT FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as the Findings of Council and ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, as modified by the Planning and Land Use Management Committee.
4. ADOPT FINDINGS of the Planning and Land Use Management Committee, including the Environmental Findings, as the Findings of the Council.
5. RESOLVE TO DENY APPEAL filed by Robert Silverstein on behalf of East West Studios (The Silverstein Law Firm, Representative) from the determination of the CPC and THEREBY APPROVE a Site Plan Review for the property at 5960 West Sunset Boulevard (Including 5950 West Sunset Boulevard, 1460 North Gordon Street) and an Add Area that includes 5936-46 North Sunset Boulevard, 1459-67 North Tamarind Avenue and 1456 North Gordon Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.
6. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor, the Director of Planning and the City Planning Commission (CPC) APPROVING the proposed General Plan Amendment to the Hollywood Community Plan from the Limited Manufacturing designation to Regional Center Commercial designation for the subject property and the Add Area for the proposed construction of a new 10-story mixed-use trade school building with a total of approximately 115,000 square feet of floor area for the property at 5960 West Sunset Boulevard (Including 5950 West Sunset Boulevard, 1460 North Gordon Street) and an Add Area that includes 5936-46 North Sunset Boulevard, 1459-67 North Tamarind Avenue and 1456 North Gordon Steet.
CPC-2009-2504-GPA-ZC-HD-SPR-GB
Applicant: Emerson College (Katherine Casey, Craig Lawson and Co., Representative)
7. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the Director of Planning, effecting a zone change and Height District Change from [Q]C4-1 to (T)[Q]C4-2D and establishing an allowable Floor Area Ratio of 3.1:1, with no restriction as to height for property at 5960 West Sunset Boulevard (Including 5950 West Sunset Boulevard, 1460 North Gordon Street) and an Add Area that includes 5936-46 North Sunset Boulevard, 1459-67 North Tamarind Avenue and 1456 North Gordon Street, subject to Conditions of Approval as modified by the Planning and Land Use Management Committee.
8. REMOVE (T) Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to the Council file.
9. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the ordinance approved by the CPC on May 27, 2010.
10. INSTRUCT the Planning Department to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.
11. ADVISE the applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.
12. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
13. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CPC reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 21, 2010)
(Continued from Council meeting of August 11, 2010)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE)
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the attached ORDINANCE in lieu of any other ordinance, in order to change the haul route street entry to the construction site, and the permitted construction hours.
ITEM NO. (21) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #11 - Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Reyes and Zine (2)
ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION enacting a resolution of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners, revising proposed amendments to the City of Los Angeles Emergency Water Conservation Plan Ordinance to modify the schedule for allowed irrigation days, in an effort to reduce the magnitude of pressure fluctuations throughout the water distribution system.
(URGENCY CLAUSE)
[Motion (Smith - LaBonge) adopted on August 11, 2010]
Roll Call #3 - Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Koretz, Parks, Reyes, Zine and President Garcetti (5)
(Item Nos. 22-24)
ITEM NO. (22) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the sale of four surplus tractor tires at below market value to John Marshall High School (JMHS).
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (LaBonge - Garcetti):
1. APPROVE the Motion (LaBonge - Garcetti) authorizing the sale of four surplus tractor tires to JMHS for the below market price of $1.00 each ($4.00 total) in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.547.
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to expedite preparation of the appropriate documents to effectuate the sale and transfer of the above identified surplus equipment at below market value to JMHS.
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to inform JMHS (Andy Moran, Head Football Coach, 3939 Tracy Street, Los Angeles, CA 90027, [626] 695-0191) that the surplus tractor tires must be claimed within 60 days from the date of Council approval of the request, at which time it will revert to the City's surplus equipment pool for disposal by the Department of General Services.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that the sale of four used tractor tires at below market value is consistent with the City's Financial Policies since discarding, recycling or transporting the equipment produces a net financial cost to the City. This below market sale will increase the General Fund by $4.00.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (23) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the sale of four surplus tractor tires at below market value to Eagle Rock Junior/Senior High School (ERHS).
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - LaBonge):
1. APPROVE the Motion (Huizar - LaBonge) authorizing the sale of four surplus tractor tires to ERHS for the below market price of $1.00 each ($4.00 total) in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.547.
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to expedite preparation of the appropriate documents to effectuate the sale and transfer of the above identified surplus equipment at below market value to ERHS.
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to inform ERHS (Koh Ikeda, Assistant Principal, 1750 Yosemite Drive, Los Angeles, CA 9004I, [323] 340-3500) that the surplus tractor tires must be claimed within 60 days from the date of Council approval of the request, at which time it will revert to the City's surplus equipment pool for disposal by the Department of General Services.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that the sale of four used tractor tires at below market value is consistent with the City's Financial Policies since discarding, recycling or transporting the equipment produces a net financial cost to the City. This below market sale will increase the General Fund by $4.00.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (24) - ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (LADOT) relative to the Downtown L.A. Streetcar Corridors and First Mile/Last Mile Mobility Hub Planning Project and grant application.
(Budget and Finance 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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(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authority to apply for a grant for the Downtown L.A. Streetcar Corridors and First Mile/Last Mile Mobility Hub Planning Project.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), to apply for the TIGER II Community Planning Challenge Grants Program grant award in the amount of $3,000,000 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Downtown L.A. Streetcar Corridors and First Mile/Last Mile Mobility Hub Planning Project.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LADOT. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (25) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #27 - Adopted as Amended, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes, Zine (3)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES (HACLA) relative to authority to submit a grant application for the Watts Green Corridors Project.
(Budget and Finance 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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(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED, AS AMENDED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authority to submit a grant application for the Watts Green Corridors Project.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), in coordination with the Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles, Grant Housing Economic Development Corporation, National Resource Defense Council and other local community based organizations, to submit a grant application in the amount of $15.5 million to the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery Program (TIGER II Discretionary Grant) and the Community Planning Challenge Grants Program for the Watts Green Corridors Project.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by HACLA. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (PERRY - HAHN)
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to submit a HUD Community Challenge Planning Grant/LADOT Tiger II Planning Grant, in the amount of $2 million for engineering and design for the Central Avenue Streetscape Project. All matching funds have been identified as follows: $1.65 million in Federal SAFETEA-LU Earmark, $1.69 in 2009 Metro Call for Projects, and CRA funds. The grant application deadline in August 23, 2010.
Roll Call #3 - Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Koretz, Parks, Reyes, Zine and President Garcetti (5)
(Item Nos. 26-30)
ITEM NO. (26) - ADOPTED
CD 11
JOBS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Westchester (Property-Based) Business Improvement District’s (BID) 2010 Fiscal Year Annual Planning Report, District’s name change to the “Westchester Town Center BID”, and proposed use of rollover funds.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the District’s request for an official name change to be called the Westchester Town Center Business Improvement District (BID) effective with the 2010 Fiscal Year.
2. FIND that the District’s proposed use of rollover funds for the 2010 Fiscal Year concurs with the intentions of the Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
3. FIND that the Annual Planning Report for the Westchester Town Center BID’s 2010 Fiscal Year, as attached to the Council File, complies with the requirements of State Law.
4. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the Westchester Town Center BID’s 2010 Fiscal
Year, as attached to the Council File, pursuant to State Law.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (27) - ADOPTED
CD 1
JOBS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Greater Chinatown Business and Community Benefit (Property-Based) Business Improvement District’s (BID) 2010 Fiscal Year Annual Planning Report, and increase in the 2010 budget administration category.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the increase in the 2010 budget administration category concurs with the intentions of the Greater Chinatown Business and Community Benefit BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by the assessed property owners.
2. FIND that the Annual Planning Report for the Greater Chinatown Business and Community Benefit BID’s 2010 Fiscal Year, as attached to the Council File, complies with the requirements of the City’s Landscaping, Security, Programming and Maintenance (LSPM) Property Business Improvement District (PBID) Ordinance.
3. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the Greater Chinatown Business and Community Benefit BID’s 2010 Fiscal Year, as attached to the Council File, pursuant to the LSPM PBID Ordinance.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (28) - ADOPTED
CD 15
JOBS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Historic Waterfront District (San Pedro) Property Business Improvement District’s (BID) 2010 Fiscal Year Annual Planning Report, and increase in the 2010 budget category.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the increase in the 2010 budget category amounts concur with the intentions of the Historic Waterfront District (San Pedro) Property Business Improvement District’s (BID) Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by the assessed property owners.
2. FIND that the Annual Planning Report for the Historic Waterfront District (San Pedro) Property BID’s 2010 Fiscal Year, as attached to the Council File, complies with the requirements of State law.
3. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the Historic Waterfront District (San Pedro) Property BID’s 2010 Fiscal Year, as attached to the Council File, pursuant to State Law.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (29) - ADOPTED
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JOBS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Historic Downtown Los Angeles (Property-Based) Business Improvement District’s (BID) 2010 Fiscal Year Annual Planning Report.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the Annual Planning Report for the Historic Downtown Los Angeles BID’s 2010 Fiscal Year, as attached to the Council File, complies with the requirements of State Law.
2. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the Historic Downtown Los Angeles BID’s 2010
Fiscal Year, as attached to the Council File, pursuant to State Law.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (30) - ADOPTED
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an Interim Control Ordinance for the area generally bounded by Adams Boulevard to the North, Exposition Boulevard/Jefferson Boulevard to the South, Arlington/Western Avenue to the East and Crenshaw Boulevard to the West.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Wesson - Smith):
1. INSTRUCT the Planning Department, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to prepare an Interim Control Ordinance to prohibit the issuance of demolition, building, and any other applicable permits in the residential zones, within the geographical area generally bounded by Adams Boulevard to the North, Exposition Boulevard/Jefferson Boulevard to the South, Arlington/Western Avenue to the East and Crenshaw Boulevard to the West; and include an urgency clause making the Interim Control Ordinance effective upon adoption and make consistent with the provisions set forth in Government Code Section 65858.
2. DIRECT the Planning Department to prepare and present the Interim Control Ordinance for the review and consideration of the Planning and Land Use Management Committee within 90 days.
3. DIRECT the Planning Department to report to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee in 30 days with a status/progress report.
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. (31) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #16 - Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Reyes and Zine (2)
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TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the closure of Angels Flight and an elevated track and/or walkway adjacent to the funicular.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Perry - Reyes):
1. RECEIVE and FILE the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) report to Council dated August 5, 2010 (attached to the Council file), relative to the June 17, 2010, closure of Angels Flight and the National Transportation Safety Board's request for an elevated track and/or walkway adjacent to the funicular.
2. DIRECT the CRA to report back to the Transportation Committee in 60 days relative to the on-going operation of Angels Flight and any applicable universal funicular safety standards for emergency egress and ingress for passengers and emergency responders.
Roll Call #3 - Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Koretz, Parks, Reyes, Zine and President Garcetti (5)
(Item Nos. 32-34)
ITEM NO. (32) - ADOPTED
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT and HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES REPORT relative to encouraging new private developments in Downtown Los Angeles to produce more affordable units at all levels of affordability.
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Huizar - Reyes):
INSTRUCT the Planning Department, with assistance from the Los Angeles Housing Department and the Community Redevelopment Agency, to report back to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee in 30 days with recommendations on how to provide greater flexibility or new incentives to ensure that everything possible is being done to encourage new private developments in Downtown Los Angeles to produce more affordable units at all levels of affordability.
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. (33) - ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to an application for the Strategic Growth Council for the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program under the Safe Drinking, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the Director of Planning and/or designee of the Department of City Planning (DCP) on behalf of the City of Los Angeles to endorse the State of California’s Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program allowing for up to $1,000,000 for planning activities.
2. DESIGNATE the Director of Planning, DCP, or designee as the agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to grant applications, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the proposed City of Los Angeles, Department of City Planning Sustainable Communities Action Plan and Implementation Program.
3. DIRECT DCP to report to Council upon award notification and prior to the acceptance of any grant funds or the execution of the grant contract for the proposal project.
4. INSTRUCT DCP to ensure that, if awarded the grant, the scope addresses the following: a) a portion of the funds would go to the Department of Recreation and Parks, as a needs assessment already completed by the department highlighted the huge need for trails and connectivity between open spaces; b) Department of Recreation and Parks, with the help of other departments such as Department of Transportation and Planning, would recommend criteria that could be used to determine where multi-use trails are appropriate; and c) use of the Arroyo Seco as a case study since there is already funding to complete a portion of the path.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The DCP reports that acceptance of this grant will bring upwards of $1,000,000 in State award funds to the City. Matching funds are not required as a condition of this grant. The work program for the Department would be modified to incorporate staff time if the Grant is awarded. There would be no impact on the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Budget and Finance 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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ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to an application for the Strategic Growth Council for the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program under the Safe Drinking, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84).
Recommendation for Council action:
CONCUR with the recommendations contained in the Planning and Land Use Management Committee report dated August 11, 2010 relative to recommendations of the Department of City Planning (DCP) regarding an application for the Strategic Growth Council for the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program under the Safe Drinking, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84).
Fiscal Impact Statement: The DCP reports that acceptance of this grant will bring upwards of $1,000,000 in State award funds to the City. Matching funds are not required as a condition of this grant. The work program for the Department would be modified to incorporate staff time if the Grant is awarded. There would be no impact on the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (34) - ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a partnership agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to apply for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fiscal year 2010 Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the Director of Planning, Department of City Planning (DCP), or designee, to execute the Partnership Agreement on behalf of the City of Los Angeles, to partner with Metro to apply for funds under the HUD Fiscal year 2010 Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program in support of the proposed Sustainable Corridors Project.
2. AUTHORIZE the Director of Planning, DCP, or designee, to execute a Letter of Intent to Commit Resources on behalf of the City of Los Angeles, that if funds are awarded, to commit resources to the proposed project described in the application in the form of staff time in order to satisfy in part the grant program requirements for leveraged resources.
3. DIRECT DCP to report to Council upon award notification and prior to the acceptance of any grant funds or the execution of any grant agreement for the proposed project.
4. DIRECT DCP to, as soon as possible, invite the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments to agendize this matter in order for them to determine whether or not they wish to participate in the partnership and proposed project.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The DCP reports that, if successful, this grant opportunity could provide up to $5 million for regional planning, including up to $1 million for planning activities to be conducted by the City. Matching funds are not required as a condition of this grant. Any City staff time dedicated toward satisfying a requirement for leveraged resources will not exceed that already identified within the DCP work program and budget. There will be no impact on the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Budget and Finance 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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ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a partnership agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to apply for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fiscal Year 2010 Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program.
Recommendation for Council action:
CONCUR with the recommendations contained in the Planning and Land Use Management Committee report dated August 11, 2010 relative to recommendations of the Department of City Planning (DCP) regarding a partnership agreement with Metro to apply for the HUD Fiscal Year 2010 Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The DCP reports that, if successful, this grant opportunity could provide up to $5 million for regional planning, including up to $1 million for planning activities to be conducted by the City. Matching funds are not required as a condition of this grant. Any City staff time dedicated toward satisfying a requirement for leveraged resources will not exceed that already identified within the DCP work program and budget. There will be no impact on the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 35-54
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (35) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #4 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Koretz, Reyes, Zine and President Garcetti (4)
(Item Nos. 35a-35j)
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 August 11, 2010:
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a. Property at 1406 West Olympic Boulevard (Case No. 255414).
Assessor I.D. No. 5137-013-004
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 23, 2006)
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b. Property at 3462 South Second Avenue (Case No. 271658).
Assessor I.D. No. 5042-003-024
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 23, 2006)
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c. Property at 833 East 40th Place (Case No. 245989).
Assessor I.D. No. 5114-012-006
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 23, 2006)
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d. Property at 1205 South Elden Avenue (Case No. 128255).
Assessor I.D. No. 5076-018-010
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 23, 2006)
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e. Property at 1205 South Elden Avenue (Case No. 204648).
Assessor I.D. No. 5076-018-010
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 23, 2006)
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f. Property at 1627 South Burlington Avenue (Case No. 190683).
Assessor I.D. No. 5135-011-017
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 23, 2006)
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g. Property at 2043 East City View Avenue (Case No. 246595).
Assessor I.D. No. 5175-021-025
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 23, 2006)
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h. Property at 3064 East Sixth Street aka 3066 East Sixth Street (Case No. 265989).
Assessor I.D. No. 5186-018-090
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 23, 2006)
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i. Property at 408 South Avenue 20 aka 408 1/2 South Avenue 20 (Case No. 250564).
Assessor I.D. No. 5410-020-041
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 23, 2006)
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j. Property at 711 South Mott Street aka 711 1/2 South Mott Street (Case No. 24217).
Assessor I.D. No. 5185-031-016
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 23, 2006)
ITEM NO. (36) - RECEIVED AND FILED
Roll Call #14 - Adopted to Receive and File, Ayes (12); Absent: Perry, Reyes and Zine (3)
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MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to appeals of various Exceptions, Conditional Use, Project Permit Compliance, Site Plan Review and the Mitigated Negative Declaration for property at 5520 West Sunset Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency in the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 09-2092 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV-2008-1421-MND] filed on July 7, 2009.
2. ADOPT FINDINGS of the Planning and Land Use Management Committee as the Findings of the Council.
3. RESOLVE TO DENY APPEALS filed by: Andrew Schwartz; Robert Blue; and Doug Haines for La Mirada Avenue Neighborhood Association of Hollywood (Robert Silverstein, The Silverstein Law Firm, Representative), from the entire determination of the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC), and THEREBY APPROVE: 1) various Exceptions from the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented District Specific Plan approved by the CLAAPC and stated in the July 23, 2009 written determination of the CLAAPC; 2) a Conditional Use to permit the sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption; 3) a Project Permit Compliance with the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented District Specific Plan; and 4) a Site Plan Review for a project which results in an increase of 50,000 gross square feet or more of nonresidential floor area and a net increase of over 1,000 average daily trips, for the proposed construction of a 192,680 net square foot retail shopping center, approximately 74 feet high, which would include a 162,415 square foot Target store, 26,600 square feet of retail and food uses, and 3,665 square feet of associated uses for property at 5520 West Sunset Boulevard, subject to modified Conditions of Approval, as attached to Council file No. 09-2092.
Applicant: Jack N. Reif; Target APCC 2008-2703-SPE-CUB-SPP-SPR-1A
Representatives: Vasanthi Okuma and Greenberg Farrow
4. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (37) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #17 - Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Reyes and Zine (2)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE relative to receiving and filing the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Barbara Freeman to the Board of Taxicab Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Barbara Freeman to the Board of Taxicab Commissioners inasmuch as the nominee has withdrawn from consideration.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 20, 2010)
Roll Call #4 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Koretz, Reyes, Zine and President Garcetti (4)
(Item Nos. 38-40)
ITEM NO. (38) - ADOPTED
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COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE and RESOLUTION relative to the renewal of Temporary Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 76.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the renewal of Temporary PPD No. 76, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the General Exemption (Article II, Section 1 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines).
2. FIND that the parking problem that led to the establishment and subsequent renewal and re-establishment of Temporary PPD No. 76 in Council District 14 still exists, and that no permanent solution has been found.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION renewing Temporary PPD No. 76, on Cheesbroughs Lane between Indiana and First Streets in Boyle Heights Boulevard, for 12 months until August 17, 2011, pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58.d.
4. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to prepare a Notice of Exemption reflecting the Council’s action under Recommendation No. 1 above and file such notice with the City and County Clerks within five working days of the Council action.
Fiscal Impact Statement: DOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the additional cost of maintaining, administering, and enforcing temporary PPD No. 76. Furthermore, the City may gain additional General Fund revenue from the issuance of parking citations to violators of the district's parking restrictions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (39) - ADOPTED
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NEGATIVE DECALARATION, COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, and RESOLUTION relative to an expansion of Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 31.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. CONSIDER the attached Addendum and Negative Declaration dated October 30, 2009 (ND No. TR-519-09), and FIND that the proposed expansion of PPD No. 31 will not have a significant effect on the environment and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION amending the boundaries of PPD No. 31, pursuant to Section B.13 of the Council's April 16, 1996 "Rules and Procedures for Preferential Parking Districts," to include the residential area generally bounded in a clockwise fashion by the following:
· Western Avenue between Fountain Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard
· Fountain Avenue between Western Avenue and Vermont Avenue
· West side of Vermont Avenue between Fountain Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard
· North side of Santa Monica Boulevard between Vermont Avenue and Western Avenue
3. AUTHORIZE either of the following approved PPD No. 31 parking restrictions on residential frontage within the expanded portion of PPD No. 31:
a. "2-HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM DAILY, VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 31 PERMITS EXEMPT"
b. "2-HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM, DAILY; NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM, NIGHTLY; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 31 PERMITS EXEMPT"
4. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within the new boundaries of PPD No. 31, as described in Recommendation No. 2 above, and as specified in Section 80.58 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, and that PPD No. 31 be administered pursuant to the "Rules and Procedures for Preferential Parking Districts" as adopted by Council.
5. DIRECT LADOT to prepare a Notice of Determination reflecting the Council's actions under Recommendation No. 2 above, and file such notice with the City and County Clerks within five working days of the Council action.
Fiscal Impact Statement: LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits within the expanded area of PPD 31 will cover the additional cost of implementation and administration of the expanded PPD. Furthermore, the City may gain additional General Fund revenue from the issuance of parking citations to violators of the district's parking restrictions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (40) - ADOPTED
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COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE relative to the Santa Monica Freeway (Interstate 10) Robertson/National area circulation improvement project.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DETERMINE in accordance with Charter Section 1022 that due to the limited scope of this contract, it is more feasible and economical for the work to be done by consultant rather than by City employees.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), or designee, to:
a. Release a Request for Proposal (RFP), negotiate and execute a contract with a consultant for environmental and technical studies, and design plans for the I-10 Robertson/National area circulation improvement project, for an amount not to exceed $2,500,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
b. Execute agreements with the project partnering agencies for the purpose of establishing the roles and responsibilities of each agency participating in the project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
3. AUTHORIZE the appropriation of $2,250,000 for the Transportation Grant Fund No. 655, 1-10 Freeway/Robertson Boulevard On- and Off-Ramps Account Number to be determined by LADOT.
4. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to bill:
a. Culver City and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) up to $250,000 and deposit receipts into the Transportation Grant Fund No. 655, 1-10 Freeway/Robertson Boulevard On- and Off-Ramps Account Number to be determined by LADOT.
b. The federal SAFETEA-LU grant for the 1-10 Freeway/Robertson Boulevard project and deposit receipts into the Transportation Grant Fund No. 655, 1-10 Freeway/Robertson Boulevard On- and Off-Ramps Account Number to be determined by LADOT.
Fiscal Impact Statement: LADOT reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The contract amount, estimated up to $2,500,000, consists of $2,000,000 of Federal (SAFETEA-LU) funding, $250,000 of City of Los Angeles Proposition C Anti-Gridlock Transit Assistance Fund, $150,000 from Culver City, and $100,000 from Metro. The Proposition C Fund has sufficient funds to front fund and pay for the local match for this project. LADOT, however, does request the authority to bill Culver City and Metro for their share of the local match as well as the Federal SAFETEA-LU grant that was awarded for this project. Receipts from these billings will be deposited into the 1-10 Freeway/Robertson Boulevard Project Account within the Transportation Grant Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (41) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #22 - Adopted as Amended, Ayes (9); Noes: Parks, Perry and Smith (3); Absent: Cárdenas,
Reyes and Zine (3)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER and CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST relative to issuing a Request for Proposals and Concession Agreement for a proposed public-private partnership with respect to the City’s parking structures.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to issue a Request for Proposals and Draft Concession Agreement to qualified bidders for a proposed public-private partnership with respect to the City’s parking structures.
2. FIND that pursuant to Charter section 371(e)(10) the use of competitive bidding to enter into a long-term concession and lease agreement would be undesirable and impractical due to market practices, and that it would be in the best financial interest of the City to utilize a Request for Proposals process to engage in negotiations with proposers to achieve a concession and lease agreement that satisfies the goals and interests of the City and select a concessionaire.
3. DETERMINE this action, as a continuing administrative activity authorizing the release of an RFP for the lease of existing City facilities, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
4. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make technical adjustments as necessary to implement the intent of the Mayor and Council actions.
(Continued from Council meeting of August 11, 2010)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (HUIZAR - GARCETTI)
Recommendation for Council action:
REQUIRE that any Request for Proposal for a proposed Public-Private Partnership concession agreement for the lease of parking assets include the requirement that 1,200 transient/commercial parkers be accommodated at all times at the Pershing Square Garage.
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (PERRY - GARCETTI)
Recommendations for Council action:
REQUIRE that the Request for Proposal and Concession Agreement include the following provisions with regard to Pershing Square:
1. ACCOMMODATE 1,200 commercial/transient parkers at all times.
2. REQUEST bids that allow for multiple price options based upon:
a. The proposed Parking Rate Schedule as contained within the Concession Agreement.
b. Allowing all parking rates to increase no more than the increase in the Consumer Price Index in any one year, starting from a baseline year 1 using the current rate.
3. PROVIDE parking in a manner consistent with the ongoing efforts to provide retail, dining, and entertainment uses in the area.
ITEM NO. (42) - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
Roll Call #12 - Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Reyes and Zine (2)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) relative to authority to implement an early retirement incentive package.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the CRA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute the proposed Early Retirement Incentive Package Side Letter (Attachment A of the CRA report dated July 1, 2010) to the Memorandum of Understanding among the CRA and its Basic, Professional, Supervisory (BPS) and Management (CRAMA) bargaining units represented by AFSCME Locals 164, 585, 2204 and 1890, respectively.
2. CONCUR with the Board of CRA Commissioners to adopt a Resolution (Attachment B of the CRA report dated July 1, 2010) approving for unrepresented confidential, management and executive employees the same terms and benefits as provided in the Side Letter with the CRAMA and BPS bargaining units.
3. AUTHORIZE the CRA, CEO to implement an Early Retirement Incentive Package for eligible employees as a workforce reduction incentive.
4. DESIGNATE a period of at least 90 days or until December 17, 2010, whichever is later, for granting two years additional service credit in accordance with CalPERS Law, Government Code Section 20903, for eligible employees occupying certain designated classifications who may be subject to a potential reduction in force.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City's General Fund as a result of this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
(Continued from Council meeting of July 27, 2010)
Roll Call #4 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Koretz, Reyes, Zine and President Garcetti (4)
(Item Nos. 43-51)
ITEM NO. (43) - ADOPTED
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the 2010-11 Operation Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) grant award.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, or designee, to:
a. Accept, on behalf of the City, an award of $100,000 from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for the 2010-11 Operation ABC Program, for the period July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011.
b. Execute the 2010-11 Operation ABC Standard Agreement on behalf of the City, and submit any other necessary agreements and documents relative to the award for 2010-11, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Set up a receivable in Fund No. 339 of $100,000 and establish an appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70 for the receipt and disbursement of Operation ABC funds.
b. Increase appropriations, up to $95,850, from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, as follows:
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Account |
Title |
Amount |
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1012 |
Salaries Sworn |
$63,066 |
|
1092 |
Overtime Sworn |
$32,784 |
3. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to:
a. Submit reimbursement requests to the Department of ABC and deposit receipts in Fund 339/70, account number to be determined.
b. Spend up to the grant award amount of $100,000 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
c. Prepare the Controller's instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this grant award reimburses the City for $100,000 of the ABC Program's anticipated total cost of $328,770 for 2010-11. Related costs of $81,616 were included in the total cost calculation. The remaining cost of $238,770 will be a General Fund obligation, which is funded in the LAPD’s 2010-11 Adopted Budget. This program complies with City financial policies in that ongoing costs are supported by ongoing revenue.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (44) - ADOPTED
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the 2010-11 Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Program Grant Award.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, or designee, to:
a. Accept the 2010-11 Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Grant Award in the amount of $350,000 from the Los Angeles County Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Trust Fund Committee for the period July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011.
b. Negotiate and execute the Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Grant Award Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Set up a grant receivable of $350,000 and establish an appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70 for the disbursement of grant funds.
b. Increase appropriations up to $224,896, as needed, from Fund No. 339/70 to Fund No. 100/70, as follows:
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Account |
Title |
Amount |
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|
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1012 |
Sworn Salaries |
$209,896 |
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1092 |
Overtime Sworn |
$ 15,000 |
c. Transfer appropriations within Fund No. 339/70, as follows for the Fringe Benefits:
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From: |
Amount |
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Appropriation account to be determined |
$102,072 |
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To: |
Amount |
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F299 |
$102,072 |
3. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to:
a. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined.
b. Expend grant funds in accordance with the grant award cooperative agreement for the duration of the grant term.
c. Prepare the Controller's instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. All program specific positions were funded in the LAPD 2010-11 Adopted Budget. Acceptance of the grant does not require matching funds. The above recommendations comply with City financial policies.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (45) - 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 2205 East Enterprise 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 lII, 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 February 2, 2010 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 2205 East Enterprise 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 $2,739.20 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. (46) - 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 2722 North Chadwick 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 lII, 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 April 15, 2010 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 2722 North Chadwick 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 $2,033 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $1,900 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $133 in accordance with Sections 12.37 and 61.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code respectively. No additional funds will be required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.
ITEM NO. (47) - 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 11753 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 lII, 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 May 3, 2010 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 11753 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 $2,883.65 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 $2,695 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $188.65 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. (48) - 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 6929 North Radford Avenue pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.37 (Highway Dedication Ordinance).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article lII, 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 April 23, 2010 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 6929 North Radford Avenue.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,386.10 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $2,230 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $156.10 in accordance with Sections 12.37 and 61.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code respectively. No additional funds will be required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.
ITEM NO. (49) - 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 637-41 North Cross Avenue pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.37 (Highway Dedication Ordinance).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article lII, 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 April 23, 2010 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 637-41 North Cross Avenue.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,247 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $2,100 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $147 in accordance with Sections 12.37 and 61.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code respectively. No additional funds will be required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.
ITEM NO. (50) - 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 521 South San Pedro Avenue pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.37 (Highway Dedication Ordinance).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article lII, 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 May 7, 2010 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 521 South San Pedro Avenue.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,386.10 for processing this Irrevocable Offer of Dedication. This includes a fee to provide for the cost of processing the real estate transfer documents in the amount of $2,230 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $156.10 in accordance with Sections 12.37 and 61.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code respectively. No additional funds will be required from the General Fund for the processing of this request.
ITEM NO. (51) - 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 2752 North La Cuesta Drive pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.37 (Highway Dedication Ordinance).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article lII, 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 May 7, 2010 and the accompanying RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land located along 2752 North La Cuesta Drive.
4. AUTHORIZE the Real Estate Section, Bureau of Engineering, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the applicant has paid a Dedication Fee in the amount of $2,337.95 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 $2,185 and a seven percent surcharge in the amount of $152.95 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. (52) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #18 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes and Zine (3)
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CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (REYES - PERRY) relative to funding for the Highland Park Streetscape Improvement Project.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to:
a. Receive and expend federal transportation grant funds in the amount of $250,000 and match funds from the Department of Water and Power in the amount of $62,500 for the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) Highland Park Streetscape Improvement Project and transfer those funds into Fund 540, account G508.
b. Negotiate and execute an agreement between the City and LANI and any subsequent amendments for the implementation of the LANI Highland Park Streetscape Improvement Project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
2. DETERMINE that, in accordance to Charter Section 1022, due to the limited scope of work and the extensive experience of LANI in providing community neighborhood improvement projects with stakeholders, it is more feasible and economical for this work to be done by contractor rather than by City employees.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make any technical corrections consistent with this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
Roll Call #4 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Koretz, Reyes, Zine and President Garcetti (4)
(Item Nos. 53-54)
ITEM NO. (53) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to rescinding prior Council actions of June 30, 2010.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESCIND prior Council’s actions in consideration of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Planning and Land Use Management Committee report relative to appeals of various Exceptions, Conditional Use, Project Permit Compliance, Site Plan Review and the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the property at 5520 West Sunset Boulevard, (Council file No. 09-2092), and the matter be placed on the AUGUST 18, 2010 agenda for re-hearing.
ITEM NO. (54) - MAP APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
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FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 63888 for property located at 1415-17 Greenfield Avenue lying northwest of Ohio Avenue.
(Approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with
attached security documents)
(ADOPT City Engineer Report)
(Quimby Fee: $25,557)
Applicants: The Malik Corporation
Harvey A. Goodman
Closed Sessions - Items 55-62
ITEM NO. (55) - NO ACTION TAKEN
The City Council may recess into Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to confer with its negotiators - the City Administrative Officer, Chief Legislative Analyst, JP Morgan, Loop Capital, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, Patricia Tubert, Scott Balice Strategies, and Desman Associates - prior to the exchange or lease of the following real property by or for the local agency to grant authority to its negotiators regarding the price and terms of payment for the exchange, or lease:
City Properties:
· 6801 Hollywood Boulevard (Hollywood/Highland Parking Structure - Lot 745)
· 1400 Ivar Avenue (Cinerama Dome Parking Structure)
· Pershing Square Garage
· 12223 Ventura Boulevard (Lot 690)
· 1718 Cherokee Avenue (Lot 670)
· 1036 Broxton Avenue, Westwood (Lot 680)
· 123 S. Robertson Boulevard (Lot 703)
· 14401 Friar Street (Lot 601)
· 14591 Dickens Street
· 1001 N. Judge John Aiso Street
· 1633 N. Vine Street
· 8866 Pico Boulevard
Negotiating parties:
· Ace Parking
· Ampco System Parking
· Brainbridge ZKS
· Carlyle Infrastructure
· Central Parking
· CIM
· Cintra
· Classic Parking
· Five Star Parking
· Gates Group
· InterPark/GE Parking Concepts, Inc.
· Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
· LAZ Parking
· P4 Partners
· Parking Concepts Inc
· Prestige Infrastructure
· Standard Parking
· Starwood Capital
· Parking Company of America
(Continued from Council meeting of August 11, 2010)
ITEM NO. (56) - MEETING HELD - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #31 - Adopted in Open Session, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas, Perry, Reyes and
Zine (5)
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 Patricia Ballaz v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. BC 377606; Patricia Nazario v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. BC 385066, and Christina Gonzalez v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. BC 388928. (Incidents involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred May 1, 2007.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 9, 2010)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $1,612,500 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from City Attorney Fund 100/59, Account No. 9770.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon in said amount payable to Greene, Broillette and Wheeler, 20th Century Fox, Inc., American Home Insurance, Gallagher Bassett, and Particia Ballaz.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks - Smith - Rosendahl - Huizar “yes”) at its meeting of August 9, 2010, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
ITEM NO. (57) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #23 - Adopted in Open Session, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes and Zine (3)
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 case entitled Los Angeles Unified School District v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 407953. (This matter arises from a condemnation action in connection with the Vernon Branch Library Pocket Park at 4521 South Central Avenue.)
(Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on July 26, 2010)
ADOPTED
MOTION (LABONGE - WESSON)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute a settlement agreement and all other documents necessary to implement the terms of the settlement agreement with the Los Angeles Unified School District in settlement of the case entitled Los Angeles Unified School District v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. BC 407953.
2. FIND that the proposed settlement agreement has been previous evaluated under CEQA lead agency Los Angeles Unified School District, for the Proposed Central Region Elementary School No. 21 (State Clearinghouse No. 2008041112), and is therefore exempt under City CEQA Guidelines, Article II, Section 2(i), as an activity for which the underlying project has previously been evaluated for environmental significance and processed according to the requirements of CEQA.
3. FIND that the City’s Vernon Branch Library Pocket Park property is identified as: Lot 9, and the South half of Lot 8, in Block 9, of H.M. Ames First Subdivision of Vernon, in the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 24, Page 42 of the Miscellaneous Records of Los Angeles County.
4. FIND that the property the LAUSD proposes to exchange with the Vernon Branch Library Pocket Park property is identified as: those portions of Lots 1 through 5, inclusive of Block 8 of H.M. Ames First Subdivision of Vernon, in the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, State of California.
5. FIND that the property LAUSD proposes to exchange with the Vernon Branch Library Pocket Park property has a value that equals the amount of the grant used to acquire the Vernon Branch Library Pocket Park property.
6. FIND that the property LAUSD proposes to exchange with the Vernon Branch Library Pocket Park property and its facilities will be provided or paid for by LAUSD and that its acreage is larger than the Vernon Branch Library Pocket Park.
7. FIND that the transfer of the two properties does not diminish the environmental integrity of recreational value of the Vernon Branch Library Pocket Park.
8. FIND that property LAUSD proposed to exchange with the Vernon Branch Library Pocket Park property, including its facilities, will provide an equivalent or higher level of recreational and environmental services to the current users of the Vernon Branch Library Pocket Park.
9. FIND that the property LAUSD proposes to exchange with the Vernon Branch Library Pocket Park property and facilities are in additional to existing City property.
10. FIND that the City has obtained all required State and Federal approvals for the transfer of the Vernon Branch Library Pocket Park property to LAUSD.
This matter was approved by the Chair of the Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee (LaBonge "yes") at its meeting on August 10, 2010, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
ITEM NO. (58) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #24 - Adopted in Open Session, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes and Zine (3)
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 case entitled Kehende Lang v. City of Los Angeles, et al, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 375927. (Incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department which occurred on March 8, 2007.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 9, 2010)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $248,274.59, plus interest on that sum running at seven percent per annum, in settlement of the above-entitled matter from City Attorney Fund 100/59, Account No. 9770.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon in said amount payable to The Cochran Firm and Kehende Lang.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks - Smith - Rosendahl - Huizar “yes”) at its meeting of August 9, 2010, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
ITEM NO. (59) - NO ACTION TAKEN
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 case entitled Richard Romney v. City of Los Angeles, et al, United States District Court Case No. CV 09-3048VBF(PLAx). (FLSA retaliation involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 9, 2010)
ITEM NO. (60) - MEETING HELD - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #32 - Adopted in Open Session, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas, Perry, Reyes and
Zine (5)
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 case entitled Juan Doe v. City of Los Angeles, et al, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 411540. (Allegation of abuse of an Explorer scout by a Los Angeles Police Department officer.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 9, 2010)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $362,500 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from City Attorney Fund 100/59, Account No. 9770.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon in said amount payable to Goldberg and Gage, and Juan Sirri.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks -Smith - Rosendahl - Huizar “yes”) at its meeting of August 9, 2010, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
ITEM NO. (61) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #25 - Adopted in Open Session, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes and Zine (3)
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 case entitled Oren Ezra v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 419135. (Personal injury claim involving a traffic collision between a Los Angeles Police Department vehicle and plaintiff riding a motorcycle.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 9, 2010)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $126,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from City Attorney Fund 100/59, Account No. 9770.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon in said amount payable to Greenberg and Rudman, LLP and Oren Ezra.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks - Smith - Rosendahl - Huizar “yes”) at its meeting of August 9, 2010, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
ITEM NO. (62) - MEETING HELD - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #33 - Adopted in Open Session, Ayes (10); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas, Perry, Reyes and
Zine (5)
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 case entitled OLD LA v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 318378. (Litigation brought by Old LA against the City concerning the development of the Pico-Garnier Block located at the El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historical Monument.)
(Budget and Finance Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on August 16, 2010.)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to terminate the 2005 Tolling Agreement with Old LA in settlement of the above-entitled matter.
2. AUTHORIZE the El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historical Monument to release a Request for Proposals in order to solicit interest from third parties for the development and adaptive reuse of the Pico-Garnier Block.
This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks - Smith - Rosendahl - Huizar-Koretz “yes”) at its meeting of August 16, 2010, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 67-68
ITEM NO. (67) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #5 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Koretz, Reyes, Zine and President Garcetti (4)
CDs 1,4,&13
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authority to apply for United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Planning Challenge Grant Program.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Reyes - Garcetti):
1. AUTHORIZE the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to apply for the HUD Community Planning Challenge Grant Program in the amount of $3 million to support sustainable development through localized planning in Northeast Los Angeles.
2. INSTRUCT the CRA to report to Council with the program design and implementation and source(s) of funds for the match requirement at the time that they return for authorization to enter into a grant agreement.
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.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (68) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #30 - Adopted as Amended, Ayes (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Perry, Reyes and Zine (4)
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authority to submit a grant application for the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Perry - Reyes):
1. AUTHORIZE the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), in partnership with the Trust for Public Land, to submit a grant application for the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program funded by Proposition 84 and administered by the California Strategic Growth Council.
2. INSTRUCT the CRA to report back to Council with details of the program and budget if the grant application is approved.
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.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION (PERRY - ROSENDAHL)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the filing of an application for the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) South Los Angeles Green Alleys Master Plan in order to become a sustainable community.
2. CERTIFY that the applicant understands the assurances and certification in the application.
3. CERTIFY that the applicant or title holder will have sufficient funds to develop the Proposal or will secure the resources to do so.
4. CERTIFY that the Proposal will comply with any applicable laws and regulations.
5. APPOINT the Chief Executive Officer, CRA/LA, or designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project(s).
Item for Which Public Hearing Has Not Been Held - Item 69
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (69) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #6 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Koretz, Reyes, Zine and President Garcetti (4)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATE and TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to implementing language and administrative allocations necessary to carry out the 36th Program Year Consolidated Plan and other technical adjustments.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Establish and/or increase accounts within the Community Development Trust Fund No. 424 as follows:
|
Account |
Title |
Amount |
|
|
G108 |
Building and Safety - PACE |
1,216,561 |
|
|
G110 |
City Administrative Officer (CAO) |
15,000 |
|
|
G112 |
City Attorney - PACE |
323,239 |
|
|
G112 |
City Attorney - Falcon |
598,343 |
|
|
G122 |
Community Development - Capacity Building |
92,400 |
|
|
G122 |
Community Development - CUP |
30,000 |
|
|
G122 |
Community Development - CPAS |
172,273 |
|
|
G122 |
Community Development - YOM |
135,040 |
|
|
G122 |
Community Development - Construction |
-88,528 |
|
|
G122 |
Community Development - Hire - LA |
24,538 |
|
|
G122 |
Community Development - FSC |
110,313 |
|
|
G140 |
General Services - FSC |
30,000 |
|
|
G165 |
Disability |
34,426 |
|
|
G174 |
PW Board - River Rangers |
250,000 |
|
|
G174 |
PW Board - Clean Streets |
100,000 |
|
|
G174 |
PW Board - City Trees |
300,000 |
|
|
G174 |
PW Board - Clean and Green |
1,034,045 |
|
|
G174 |
PW Board - Office of Beautification |
345,000 |
|
|
G186 |
PW BOSS - Pico Venice Washington |
211,000 |
|
|
G186 |
PW BOSS - Victory/VanOwen |
254,000 |
|
|
G229 |
City Attorney - LAHD |
143,371 |
|
|
G299 |
Related Costs - CDD |
332,859 |
|
|
G436 |
Pico Venice Washington |
39,000 |
|
|
G519 |
Victory/VanOwen Streetscape |
46,000 |
|
b. Appropriate $1,216,561 to Building and Safety Fund No. 100/08 as follows:
|
Account |
Title |
Amount |
|
1010 |
Salaries |
1,140,796 |
|
3040 |
Contractual Services |
25,015 |
|
3310 |
Transportation |
50,750 |
c. Appropriate $15,000 to CAO Fund No. 100/10, Account No. 3040, Contractual Services.
d. Appropriate $921,582 ($598,343 Falcon and $323,239 PACE) to City Attorney Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 1020, Salaries-Grant.
e. Appropriate $143,371 to City Attorney Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 1020, Salaries-Grant.
f. Appropriate $476,036 to Community Development Fund No. 100/22 as follows:
|
Account |
Title |
Amount |
|
1010 |
Salaries |
-189,569 |
|
1070 |
Salaries - As Needed |
151,107 |
|
1090 |
Salaries - Overtime |
2,887 |
|
2120 |
Printing and Binding |
-13.524 |
|
2130 |
Travel |
872 |
|
3040 |
Contractual Services |
375,058 |
|
3310 |
Transportation |
-47,092 |
|
3340 |
Utilities |
104,000 |
|
6010 |
Office and Administration |
-15,841 |
|
6020 |
Operating Supplies |
108,138 |
g. Appropriate $2,029,045 to Public Works - Board Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040, Contractual Services.
h. Appropriate $465,000 to Public Works - Street Services as follows:
|
Account |
Title |
Amount |
|
1010 |
Salaries |
220,000 |
|
1090 |
Salaries - Overtime |
51,000 |
|
3030 |
Construction Expense |
73,000 |
|
3040 |
Contractual Services |
37,000 |
|
6010 |
Office and Administration |
13,000 |
|
6020 |
Operating Supplies |
71,000 |
i. Appropriate $30,000 to General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 3160, Maintenance Materials Supplies.
j. Increase appropriations within the Senior Human Services Program Fund No. 42J by $108,999 in Account No. G102.
k. Appropriate $108,999 to Aging Fund No. 100/02 as follows:
|
Account |
Title |
Amount |
|
1010 |
Salaries |
53,244 |
|
1070 |
Salaries - As Needed |
45,998 |
|
2120 |
Printing and Binding |
5,257 |
|
3040 |
Contractual Services |
375 |
|
6010 |
Office and Administration |
4,125 |
l. Transfer $23,611 in appropriations within Community Development Block Grant - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Fund No. 51N from Account No. F232, LA Prop to Account No. G143, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) Administration.
m. Increase appropriations in the amount of $23,611 within LAHD fund No. 100/43, Account No. 1070, Salaries - As Needed.
2. AUTHORIZE the Community Development Department General Manager, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with these actions subject to the approval of the CAO and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Schedule pursuant to Council action of June 30, 2010)
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
MOTION (HUIZAR - KREKORIAN) relative to funding to supplement the operating budget of the Lucille Beserra-Roybal FamilySource Center in Council District 14.
MOTION (HUIZAR - GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to requesting closure of the Fourth Street I-110 and I-10 Freeway off ramps on October 10, 2010 for the first ciclovia (bikeway) event.
MOTION (HUIZAR - CARDENAS) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Jose Ignacio Sanchez on April 1, 2010.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
10-0004-S2 - General Phineas Banning “The Father of the Port of Los Angeles” Hahn - All Councilmembers
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
10-0003-S2 - Sadiqa & Qayum Rosendahl
Pakinstan Flood Victims Rosendahl
Dan Avey LaBonge
Hahn, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Parks, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas, Perry, Reyes and Zine (5)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: June Lagmay, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10:15 am
ALL ITEMS FORTHWITH
- - - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - - -
10:15 A.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER
AS COUNCIL RECESSES ITS REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL - Members present: Alarcón, Hahn, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson and President Garcetti (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes and Zine (3)
ROLL CALL NUMBER (#) - INDICATES THE ORDER IN WHICH THE ITEMS WERE ACTED
UPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 63-65
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (63) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #2 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes and Zine (3)
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Technical Rank and File Bargaining Unit (MOU 21) represented by the Engineers and Architects Association (EAA) I.U.P.A. Local 8000, AFL-CIO.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the 2010-11 MOU for the Technical Rank and File Bargaining Unit (MOU 21) with an expiration of June 30, 2011.
2. AUTHORIZE the CAO and the Controller to make clerical or technical corrections to the MOU as required.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports the negotiated agreement will save the City an estimated $19,696,959 in one-time and on-going savings costs during the term of the MOU.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Roll Call #1 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes and Zine (3)
(Item Nos. 64-65)
ITEM NO. (64) - ADOPTED
CD 1
CATERGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) relative to a loan agreement with LTSC Community Development Corporation for the 52-unit New Hampshire Apartments affordable housing project located at 1037-53 South New Hampshire Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 (In-fill Development Projects) of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) CEQA Guidelines.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, CRA or designee, to execute, not sooner than 30 days after adoption of the Replacement Housing Plan, a loan agreement with LTSC Community Development Corporation and all ancillary documents for the New Hampshire Family Apartments affordable housing project, located at 1037-53 South New Hampshire Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $3,575,000 and to take such other actions as may be necessary to carry out the loan agreement.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund as a result of this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (65) - ADOPTED
CD 14
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUIZAR - REYES) relative to funds from the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to support graffiti abatement efforts by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps in the Adelante Redevelopment Project Area - Eastside Region.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to accept funds in the amount of $175,000 from the CRA and to deposit these funds in the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) in Fiscal Year 2010-11 for use by the Office of Community Beautification for the Adelante Eastside Clean and Safe Program.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent the Motion.
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 and Housing, Community and Economic Development Committees waived consideration of the above matter)
Closed Session - Item 66
ITEM NO. (66) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #3 - Adopted in Open Session, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Reyes and Zine (3)
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 case entitled J.D.R., et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV06-7466 VBF(MANx). (This case arises from incidents involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred May 11, 2005.)
(Budget and Finance Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on August 16, 2010.)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $175,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from City Attorney Fund 100/59, Account No. 9770.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw three separate demands as follows:
a. $15,000 payable to Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo to be paid by September 15, 2010.
b. $85,000 payable to Prudential Assigned Settlement Services Corporation to be paid by September 15, 2010.
c. $75,000 payable to Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo to be paid between July 1, 2011 and July 15, 2011.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks - Smith - Rosendahl - Huizar - Koretz “yes”) at its meeting of August 16, 2010, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
Whereupon the Special Council meeting did adjourn.
ATTEST: June Lagmay, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL