Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Wednesday, September 22, 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: Cárdenas, Huizar, Koretz, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson and President Garcetti (11); Absent: Alarcón, Hahn, Krekorian and Zine (4)
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 25
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
Roll Call #1 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Alarcón, Hahn, Krekorian and Zine (4)
(Item Nos. 1-11)
ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO APPEALS - LIEN CONFIRMED
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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 of the lot at 3905 West Santa Rosalia Drive aka 3901, 3903, 3905 West Santa Rosalia Drive. (Lien: $1,462.56)
ITEM NO. (2) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO APPEALS - LIEN CONFIRMED
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HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading of all openings and graffiti abatement at 3855 West Santa Rosalia Drive aka 3855 1/2, 3857 1/2, 3859 1/2 West Santa Rosalia Drive. (Lien: $1,644.83)
ITEM NO. (3) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO APPEALS - LIEN CONFIRMED
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HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the cost of barricading of all openings at 3847 West Santa Rosalia Drive aka 3849, 3851, 3853 West Santa Rosalia Drive. (Lien: $300.00)
ITEM NO. (4) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO APPEALS - LIEN CONFIRMED
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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 of the lot at 1419 South Hauser Boulevard. (Lien: $4,454.57)
ITEM NO. (5) - RECEIVED AND FILED - INASMUCH LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
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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 of the lot at 6939 North Peach Avenue. (Lien: $8,838.41)
ITEM NO. (6) - RECEIVED AND FILED - INASMUCH LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
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HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the cost of cleaning of the lot at 6807 North Hesperia Avenue. (Lien: 681.10)
ITEM NO. (7) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO APPEALS - LIEN CONFIRMED
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HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the cost of cleaning of the lot, graffiti abatement and demolition of the building(s) at 817 South Catalina Street. (Lien: $1,704.64)
ITEM NO. (8) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO APPEALS - LIEN CONFIRMED
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HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading of all openings and fencing of the lot at 822 North Alta Vista Boulevard. (Lien: $7,855.85)
ITEM NO. (9) - RECEIVED AND FILED - INASMUCH LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
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HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading of all openings, cleaning and fencing of the lot at 11259 North Aldea Avenue. (Lien: $2,877.34)
ITEM NO. (10) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTEST - LIEN CONFIRMED
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 7217 North Geyser Avenue, APN 2118-025-006. (Lien: $4,937.47)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 7217 North Geyser Avenue, to recover the cost of non-compliance of code violation, delinquent annual inspection invoices, plus appropriate fees and fines, as authorized by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 91.103, 98.0411(a), 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 $4,937.47 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (11) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTEST - LIEN CONFIRMED
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 4120 West Jefferson Boulevard, APN 5046-006-002. (Lien: $3,732.11)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 4120 West Jefferson Boulevard, to recover the cost of non-compliance of code violation, delinquent annual inspection invoices, plus appropriate fees and fines, as authorized by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 91.103, 98.0411(a), 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 $3,732.11 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (12) - ADOPTED AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #18 - Adopt as Amended, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Wesson and Zine (3)
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 3524 East Whittier Boulevard aka 3524-30 East Whittier Boulevard, APN 5188-016-008. (Lien: $3,254.70)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 3524 East Whittier Boulevard aka 3524-30 East Whittier Boulevard, 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 $3,254.70 on the above referenced property.
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (HUIZAR - HAHN)
Recommendation for Council action:
REFER the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) report and confirmation of lien against property located at 3524 East Whittier Boulevard, aka 3524-30 East Whittier Boulevard, APN 5188-016-008 back to the LADBS to reduce the assessed amount from $3,254.70 to $2,240.50 and set up a seven month payment plan of $320.07 per month, as negotiated with the property owner and the Council District 14.
Roll Call #1 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Alarcón, Hahn, Krekorian and Zine (4)
(Item Nos. 13-17)
ITEM NO. (13) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTEST - LIEN CONFIRMED
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 6426 South Vermont Avenue aka 6426-30 South Vermont Avenue aka 949-51 West 65th Street, APN 6013-013-017. (Lien: $1,321.50)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 6426 South Vermont Avenue aka 6426-30 South Vermont Avenue aka 949-51 West 65th Street, 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 $1,321.50 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (14) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTEST - LIEN CONFIRMED
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 7634 North San Fernando Road, APN 2405-006-036.
(Lien: $1,735.16)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 7634 North San Fernando Road, 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 $1,735.16 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (15) - RECEIVED AND FILED - INASMUCH LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 2617 East Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, APN 5177-033-015.
(Lien: $2,143.35)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 2617 East Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, 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 $2,143.35 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (16) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTEST - LIEN CONFIRMED
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 1268 West Pacific Coast Highway, APN 7411-019-020.
(Lien: $5,197.06)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 1268 West Pacific Coast Highway, 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 $5,197.06 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (17) - RECEIVED AND FILED - INASMUCH LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 2140 South Westwood Boulevard, APN 4321-012-030.
(Lien: $4,124.57)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 2140 South Westwood Boulevard, 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 $4,124.57 on the above referenced property.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 18-24
ITEM NO. (18) - ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #9 - Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Alarcón (1)
AUDITS AND GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Suzanne D. Manriquez to the Quality and Productivity Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Ms. Manriquez to the Quality and Productivity Commission for the new term ending April 4, 2014, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Manriquez resides in Council District 14. (Current Board gender composition: M=10; F=5)
Ethics Commission Review: Complete.
Background Check Review: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 24, 2010)
ITEM NO. (19) - ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #10 - Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Alarcón (1)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Carmel Sella to the Industrial Development Authority Board of Directors.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Council President’s reappointment of Ms. Carmel Sella to the Industrial Development Authority Board of Directors is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. (Current commission gender composition: M = 4; F = 2; Vacant = 1)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development 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
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Carmel Sella to the Industrial Development Authority.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Council President’s reappointment of Ms. Carmel Sella to the Industrial Development Authority is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. (Current commission gender composition: M = 4; F = 2; Vacant = 1)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (20) - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #20 - Adopted to Continue, Ayes (14); Absent: Alarcón (1)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Mr. Michael Ponce to the Harbor Area Planning Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. Michael Ponce to the Harbor Area Planning Commission for the new term ending June 30, 2015, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Ponce resides in Council District 15. (Current Commission gender composition: M= 2; F=3)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 26, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 24, 2010)
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
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CONTINUED
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. Michael Ponce to the Harbor Area Planning Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. Michael Ponce to the Harbor Area Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2015, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Ponce resides in Council District 15. (Current Commission gender composition: M= 2; F=3)
Ethics Commission Review: Complete.
Background Check Review: Complete.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 26, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 24, 2010)
ITEM NO. (21) - ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #11 - Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Alarcón (1)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Mr. David Marquez to the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. David Marquez to the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission for the new term ending June 30, 2015, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Marquez resides in Council District One. (Current Commission gender composition: M= 3; F= 2)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 24, 2010)
(Planning and Land Use Management 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
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. David Marquez to the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. David Marquez to the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2015, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Marquez resides in Council District One. (Current Commission gender composition: M= 3; F= 2)
Ethics Commission Review: Complete.
Background Check Review: Complete.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 24, 2010)
ITEM NO. (22) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #15 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Wesson and Zine (3)
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the Highland Park Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) expansion area to include the Garvanza Neighborhood and the renaming to the Highland Park-Garvanza HPOZ.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State’s CEQA Guidelines (ENV-2010-0944-CE).
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Planning Commission (CPC) as the Findings of the Council.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the Director of Planning on behalf of the City Planning Commission, establishing the boundaries of the Highland Park-Garvanza HPOZ for an area generally bounded by the Pasadena/110 Freeway, Bernice Avenue and the eastern side of Avenue 66 to the east; Glenalbyn Drive, Marmion Way, Avenue 56 and Avenue 63 to the west; the City of Pasadena to the north; and Avenue 35 to the south.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles CPC-2010-943-HPOZ
4. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the ordinance approved by the CPC on August 12, 2010.
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.
(URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED)
Roll Call #2 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Alarcón, Hahn, Krekorian and Zine (4)
(Item Nos. 23-24)
ITEM NO. (23) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an amendment to extend the fraud reporting and management system contract with the Network, Inc.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the amendment to the contract with the Network, Inc. (C-110627), to exercise the option to extend the contract by one year to August 30, 2011 at a cost of $45,500 and AUTHORIZE the Controller to execute the amendment.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Controller reports that the annual cost of the contract will be $45,500 and will be paid out of the Controller's contractual services funds budgeted for Fiscal Year 2010-11.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (24) - ADOPTED
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PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Vesting Tentative Tract appeal for property at 11676 West Chenault Street.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (WLAAPC), as the Findings of the Council.
2. RESOLVE TO DENY APPEAL filed by Chenault Partners, LLC (Rosario Perry, Representative) from the entire decision of the WLAAPC in overturning the decision of the Deputy Advisory Agency, THEREBY DISAPPROVING Vesting Tentative Tract 67054-CN-DB for the proposed one lot 36 unit condominium with two units set aside for very low income affordability on a 0.548 acre site for property at 11676 West Chenault Street.
Applicant: Chenault Partners, LLC (Rosario Perry, Representative) VTT 67054-CN-DB-1A
Fiscal Impact Statement: The WLAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 25-31
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
Roll Call #3 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Krekorian and Zine (3)
(Item Nos. 25-31)
ITEM NO. (25) - ADOPTED
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Sunset Boulevard and Vermont Avenue Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated July 1, 2010.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of NOVEMBER 24, 2010 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Sunset Boulevard and Vermont Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $7,344.55 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2010-11 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: November 17, 2010)
ITEM NO. (26) - ADOPTED
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Verdugo Road and Avenue 30 Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated July 7, 2010.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of NOVEMBER 24, 2010 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Verdugo Road and Avenue 30 Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,001.99 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2010-11 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: November 17, 2010)
ITEM NO. (27) - ADOPTED
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Los Rosas Street and Valley Circle Boulevard Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated July 8, 2010.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of NOVEMBER 24, 2010 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Los Rosas Street and Valley Circle Boulevard Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $324.18 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2010-11 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: November 17, 2010)
ITEM NO. (28) - ADOPTED
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Balboa Boulevard and Valerio Street Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated July 12, 2010.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of NOVEMBER 24, 2010 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Balboa Boulevard and Valerio Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $855.96 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2010-11 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: November 17, 2010)
ITEM NO. (29) - ADOPTED
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Pico Boulevard and Union Avenue Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated July 13, 2010.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of NOVEMBER 24, 2010 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Pico Boulevard and Union Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,978.21 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2010-11 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: November 17, 2010)
ITEM NO. (30) - ADOPTED
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Sabina and Lorena Streets Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated July 14, 2010.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of NOVEMBER 24, 2010 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Sabina and Lorena Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,235.19 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2010-11 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: November 17, 2010)
ITEM NO. (31) - ADOPTED
et al. RESOLUTIONS relative to removing various properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the following properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP), inasmuch as the owner(s) have corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the LAHD’s report of September 15, 2010:
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a. Property at 2928 South Carmona Avenue (Case No. 231491).
Assessor I.D. No. 5048-019-009
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 28, 2009)
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b. Property at 1245 North Hyperion Avenue (Case No. 292832).
Assessor I.D. No. 5429-012-031
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 15, 2010)
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c. Property at 1307 East 42nd Place (Case No. 106015).
Assessor I.D. No. 5116-003-001
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 9, 2007)
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d. Property at 1307 East 42nd Place (Case No. 235406).
Assessor I.D. No. 5116-003-001
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 18, 2010)
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e. Property at 1418 West 85th Street (Case No. 214295).
Assessor I.D. No. 6034-029-022
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 19, 2009)
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f. Property at 1526 South Beverly Drive (Case No. 279664).
Assessor I.D. No. 4306-015-022
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 22, 2010)
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g. Property at 1611 East Cesar E. Chavez Avenue (Case No. 240182).
Assessor I.D. No. 5174-010-033
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 10, 2010)
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h. Property at 1664 East 109th Street (Case No. 208855).
Assessor I.D. No. 6069-008-003
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 30, 2009)
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i. Property at 1933 East Sheridan Street (Case No. 215543).
Assessor I.D. No. 5175-023-029
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 2, 2009)
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j. Property at 226 West 87th Place (Case No. 278489).
Assessor I.D. No. 6040-020-022
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 15, 2010)
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k. Property at 300 East 35th Street (Case No. 5337).
Assessor I.D. No. 5120-014-001
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 29, 2006)
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l. Property at 312 South Commonwealth Avenue (Case No. 284025).
Assessor I.D. No. 5501-022-014
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 15, 2010)
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m. Property at 5332 North Kester Avenue (Case No. 286749).
Assessor I.D. No. 2249-024-012
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 13, 2010)
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n. Property at 6208 South San Pedro Street (Case No. 275787).
Assessor I.D. No. 6006-021-015
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 17, 2010)
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o. Property at 3659 South Sixth Avenue (Case No. 271818).
Assessor I.D. No. 5044-024-037
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 8, 2010)
Closed Sessions - Items 32-37
ITEM NO. (32) - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
Roll Call #4 - Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
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 South Central Farmers Action Fund, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS 117561. (This case concerns allegations that the City violated the Brown Act and that the City Clerk’s official Journal of Council Proceedings violates the City Charter.)
(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (33) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #5 -Adopted in Open Session, Ayes (13); Absent: Alarcón and Krekorian (2)
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 Manuel Avila v. City of Los Angeles, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board No. MON 0352156. (Claimant alleges he sustained personal injuries during the course and scope of his employment as a Police Officer for the City of Los Angeles.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on September 13, 2010)
ADOPTED
MOTION (SMITH - KORETZ)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a settlement in the case entitled Manuel Avila v. City of Los Angeles, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board No. MON 0352156, for 75 percent permanent disability of $138,577.50 for the cumulative trauma injury plus a life pension of $115.96 weekly (estimated at $14,817.36), for a total of $153,394.86. After taking credit for $29,584.28 in permanent disability advances, the total new money payout will be $123,810.58.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute the Stipulated Award with all appropriate parties for submission to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board for its award of payment.
This matter was approved by the Vice-Chair and Member of the Budget and Finance Committee (Smith-Koretz "yes") at its meeting on September 13, 2010, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
ITEM NO. (34) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #6 - Adopted in Open Session, Ayes (14); Absent: Alarcón (1)
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 Donald Carter v. City of Los Angeles, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No. VNO493457. (Claimant alleges he sustained personal injuries during the course and scope of his employment as a Fire Fighter for the City of Los Angeles.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on September 13, 2010)
ADOPTED
MOTION (SMITH - KORETZ)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a settlement in the case entitled Donald Carter v. City of Los Angeles, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No. VNO493457 for 100 percent permanent disability in the estimated sum of $544,847.20. The award is to be paid at $602.00 per week with annual increases based on the percentage increase of the state annual wage earnings every year for the remainder of applicant’s life.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute the Stipulated Award with all appropriate parties for submission to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board for its award of payment.
This matter was approved by the Vice-Chair and Member of the Budget and Finance Committee (Smith-Koretz "yes") at its meeting on September 13, 2010, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
ITEM NO. (35) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #19 - Adopted in Open Session, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Wesson 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 Arturo Portillo v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 415779. (This case arises from an automobile accident that occurred on July 18, 2008.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on September 13, 2010)
ADOPTED
MOTION (SMITH - KORETZ)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $500,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from Bureau of Sanitation, Solid Waste Resource Fund.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon in said amount payable to The Ellis Law Corporation and plaintiff, Arturo Portillo.
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 Vice-Chair and Member of the Budget and Finance Committee (Smith - Koretz "yes") at its meeting on September 13, 2010, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
ITEM NO. (36) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #20 - Adopted in Open Session, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Wesson 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 Robert Hill v. City of Los Angeles, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 365011. (This case arises out of Plaintiff’s claims that the Los Angeles Police Department retaliated against him.)
(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend $3,814,726.02, with interest calculated prospectively to September 30, 2010, the estimated date of payment, in settlement of the case entitled Robert Hill v. City of Los Angeles, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 365011 from City Attorney Fund 100, Department 59, Account No. 9770.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon in said amount payable to Law Offices of Gregory W. Smith and Robert Hill.
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.
ITEM NO. (37) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #7 - Adopted in Open Session, Ayes (14); Absent: Alarcón (1)
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 Tina Haro v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court (USDC) Case No. CV02-9587, and Daniel Ackley v. City of Los Angeles, USDC Case No. CV04-4334. (This matter concerns two consolidated Fair Labor Standards Act lawsuits involving Los Angeles Fire Department dual function paramedics.)
(Budget and Finance Committee will consider the above matter in Closed Session on August 4, 2008)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH)
REJECT the Plaintiff’s offer of settlement.
This matter was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee (Parks - Smith - Rosendahl - Huizar “Yes”) at its meeting of September 20, 2010, In Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(A).
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 39-40
ITEM NO. (39) - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
Roll Call #8 - Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to recommendations for supporting the efforts of the CLEAN Carwash Campaign.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Reyes - Garcetti):
1. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD) to work with the City Attorney to develop an Ordinance that would require vendors providing car wash services to sign a CLEAN Carwash Agreement in order to do business with the City.
2. INSTRUCT the GSD, Supply Services Division, to establish procedures to monitor City Departments' usage of blanket purchase orders for off-site carwash suppliers to ensure compliance with a City requirement that all vendors providing carwash services sign a CLEAN Carwash Agreement.
3. INSTRUCT City departments that require off-site carwash services to request blanket purchase order authorities in the City's Supply Management System for their desired vendors. As part of the request, the departments must submit the signed CLEAN Carwash Agreements or the blanket authority requests will not be granted and the vendor will not be added to the City's Supply Management System.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the GSD. 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. (40) - ADOPTED, AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #16 - Adopt as Amended, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Wesson and Zine (3)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and AMENDING MOTION (ROSENDAHL - HUIZAR) relative to the City’s 2011 Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Call for Projects applications.
ADOPTED
A. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Rosendahl - LaBonge):
1. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to present a list of Metro Call for Projects applications previously proposed but not approved.
2. INSTRUCT the City's proprietary departments and the Community Redevelopment Agency to use self-generated revenue for project matches to reduce the impact on available Proposition C funds.
ADOPTED
B. AMENDING MOTION (ROSENDAHL - HUIZAR)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST that Metro increase the funding allocated to bicycle projects from seven percent to fifteen percent.
2. INCLUDE a portion of Metro’s Proposition C funding to be dedicated to bicycle and pedestrian projects to allow local jurisdictions to seek funding for the implementation of bicycle lanes, crosswalks, bicycle parking and Bicycle Friendly Street projects.
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.
(Lost Quorum left on desk)
ADOPTED
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - LABONGE)
Recommendation for Council action:
REQUEST that the City of Los Angeles reach out to the cycling community and its coalition and include the Neighborhood Council's in the process.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 41-43
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (41) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #14 - Adopt as Amended, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Wesson and Zine (3)
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF DEPARTMENTS OF BUILDING AND SAFETY and PLANNING to report with options relative to the issuance of orders to comply to stop work on two permits issued for the installation of a large solar panel on a hillside in Montecito Heights, while the issue is studied further given that the property located at 4570 Griffin Avenue may be in a fire hazard zone.
(Pursuant to adoption of Motion [Reyes - Smith] on September 14, 2010)
(City Council may recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel in order to discuss anticipated litigation -- Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Discussion with legal counsel regarding potential litigation against the City in connection with the issuance of permits for the installation of solar panels at 4750 Griffin Avenue; and, discussion with legal counsel regarding the threat of litigation.)
ADOPTED
MOTION (REYES - KREKORIAN)
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety and the Planning Department to report back on any permits or any other type of application or indicator that might have gone through their respective departments indicating projects that may be in the pipeline regarding other solar panel installations.
ITEM NO. (42) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #17 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Wesson and Zine (3)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PERRY for LABONGE - HUIZAR) relative to encouraging all City employees to participate in this year’s 2010 Give to LA Campaign, the Combined Charitable Giving Campaign.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ENCOURAGE all City employees to participate in this year’s Campaign by giving to the charity of their choice through one-time gifts of payroll deductions, with the intent of helping people and programs with the greatest social and economic need within the City of Los Angeles.
2. REQUEST the Department of Aging to report to Council relative to the 2010 Give to LA Campaign on Tuesday, September 21, 2010.
(Lost Quorum left on desk)
ITEM NO. (43) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #13 - Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Alarcón and Wesson (2)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PARKS - PERRY - SMITH) relative to asserting jurisdiction over the Board of Water and Power Commissioner’s (Board) action on September 7, 2010.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ASSERT jurisdiction, pursuant to Charter Section 245, over the Board’s action on September 7, 2010, (Item No. 37 on the Agenda), relative to a Resolution authorizing execution to amend the Water and Power Employees’ Retirement Plan to suspend the Reciprocal Agreement between the Water and Power Employees’ Retirement Plan and the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System.
2. REFER the matter, upon assertion of jurisdiction, to the Personnel and Energy and Environment Committees’ for review and consideration.
3. REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to provide the Personnel and Energy and Environment Committees’ a detailed history between Water and Power Employees’ Retirement Plan and the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010)
10 VOTES REQUIRED
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to funding for costs associated with the use of the mobile stage for the Midnight Mission’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Celebration on November 25, 2010.
MOTION (LABONGE - KORETZ) relative to funding for services provided to clean up the landscaped medians on Highland Avenue between Melrose Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard in Council District Four.
MOTION (SMITH - ZINE) relative to installing street banners announcing the Northridge 100.
MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to authorizing the City Attorney to execute a waiver of conflict of interest for the firm Colantuono & Levine, PC.
MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to authorizing the City Attorney to execute a waiver of conflict of interest from the firm Best Best & Krieger (hereinafter referred to as BBK).
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS
Upon his request and without objections, Coucilmember Koretz was excused from Council session of October 26, 2010 to arrive at 10:30 a.m. due to City business.
Upon his request and without objections, Coucilmember Zine was excused from Council sessions of October 6, and November 9-10, 2010, due to City business.
Upon his request and without objections, Councilmember Perry was excused from Council sessions of September 29, 2010, to arrive at 11:00 a.m.; October 12, 2010, excused all day and December 8, 2010, to leave at 10:45 a.m. due to City business.
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
10-0003-S2 - Lilly "Luba" Sheinberg (Rosendahl)
Varnette P. Honeywood (Perry)
Ivon Walker-Allen (Perry)
Paul Franklin Dwight, Sr. (Hahn)
Bill Roberts (Hahn)
Buddy Collette (Hahn - All Councilmembers)
Manuel "Junior" Ruffin (LaBonge - All Councilmembers)
Edwin Newman (LaBonge - Rosendahl - All Councilmembers)
James Bacon (LaBonge - All Councilmembers)
Roderick Mann (LaBonge - All Councilmembers)
Pastor Emeritus Monsignor John V. Sheridan (LaBonge - All Councilmembers)
Sister Mary Campbell (LaBonge - All Councilmembers)
Muhammad Ikhrata (Parks - All Councilmembers)
Robert P. Biller (Parks - All Councilmembers)
Ronald Schaeffer (Reyes - LaBonge - All Councilmembers)
Ayes: Hahn, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas, Smith, Wesson 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, September 22, 2010
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10:15 am
- - - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - - -
10:15 A.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER
AS COUNCIL RECESSES ITS REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL - Members present: Cárdenas, Hahn, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (14); Absent: Alarcón (1)
ROLL CALL NUMBER (#) - INDICATES THE ORDER IN WHICH THE ITEMS WERE ACTED
UPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
Item for Which Public Hearing Has Not Been Held - Item 38
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (38) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #1 - Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Alarcón and Wesson (2)
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CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (ROSENDAHL - GARCETTI) relative to prohibiting or limiting the parking of oversize vehicles on certain streets in the community of Venice between 2:00 A.M. and 6:00A.M.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. REQUEST that the City Attorney, with assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), prepare and present an urgency ordinance that prohibits or limits the parking of oversize vehicles on certain streets in the community of Venice between 2:00 A.M. and 6:00A.M. as follows: the area bounded on the east by Lincoln Boulevard, on the south by the Los Angeles County line, on the west by Ocean Front Walk, and the border with the city of Santa Monica on the north.
2. TRANSFER from the Venice Area Surplus Property Fund No. 434/50 to the LADOT, Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 1090 (Salaries Overtime) for the staff time associated with fabrication and installation of these oversize vehicle parking signs.
3. TRANSFER from the Venice Area Surplus Property Fund No. 434/50 to LADOT Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 3350 (Paint & Sign Maintenance and Repairs) for the fabrication and installation of these signs.
4. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to deem those residents of Walk Streets to be residents of the nearest adjacent street segment for purposes of allowing residents to purchase oversize vehicle parking permits pursuant to the provisions of Subsection (c) of Section 80.69.4 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
Ayes: Cárdenas, Hahn, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (14); Absent: Alarcón (1)
Whereupon the Special Council meeting did adjourn.
ATTEST: June Lagmay, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL